Nomad Tackle

Slipstream 280 Flying Fish CALIFORNIA 11"

$69.99

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Description

The Pat. Pending SLIPSTREAM 280 Flying Fish is a revolutionary heavy-duty Hybrid lure that has been designed to perfectly mimic a flying fish in both appearance and action in the water. It is extremely versatile and can be trolled or fished from a kite , with a huge variety of rigging options to suit your specific style of fishing. The unique folding California wing design mimics the exact wing shape of the Pacific flying fish found off the coast of California. The wings will fold back when cast for extra distance or when fighting big Tuna and Marlin for reduced drag through the water. Designed to be trolled up to 9kn , the through body rigging means it can be rigged like a conventional skirted lure to slide up the leader when fighting a fish, ensuring fish stay hooked. When kite fishing, the hook holder channel along the top of the body allows the hook to sit perfectly positioned but completely concealed, meaning the only thing the fish see from below is a completely natural looking flying fish skipping along the surface. Every predator in the ocean loves to eat flying fish , and the Nomad Design Slipstream 280 has been crafted by decades of experience on the water to be tougher, last longer and to catch big fish. WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Specifications

Category

Inshore Lures

Length

11 in (279 mm)

Sink Rate

floating

Target Species

offshore

Techniques

casting, trolling

Water Column

surface

Running Depth

0 ft

Action

surface skipping glide

Conditions

open water, low light

Field Notes

Use this when predators are feeding on bait near the surface, especially when trolling or kite fishing for fast-moving pelagics. The folding wings help it cast farther and reduce drag when a fish is hooked, while the through-body rigging keeps it tracking naturally at speed.

Pros

  • Realistic flying fish profile and surface action
  • Versatile for trolling or kite fishing
  • Through-body rigging helps keep fish pinned
  • Folding wings improve casting and reduce drag

Cons

  • Large specialized lure with a higher price point
  • Best suited to big-game saltwater applications
  • Requires appropriate heavy tackle and rigging

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