A high-end trolling lure designed for offshore species like wahoo, tuna, mahi, and marlin. It comes in sizes from 110 mm up to 220 mm, with varying body types (floating or sinking), diving depths, and high-speed trolling capabilities. The Nomad DTX Minnow is the ultimate inshore and offshore trolling lure. They are ideal for a wide variety of species including striped bass, big salmon, kingfish, yellowtail, tuna and wahoo. This trolling lure features Nomad Design's Autotune, Hydrospeed, Diamond Armour, and Gorilla Through Wire advanced design technologies. The autotune design provides maximum diving depth and ensures that the lure is always swimming straight, while the Diamond Armour and Gorilla Through Wire system make for an incredibly durable bait that still functions flawlessly after catching as many as 50 fish. Nothing dives deeper and runs truer than a DTX minnow, and you can count on them to do so for as long as you own one. Fitted with super strong split rings and BKK inline single or treble hooks, the DTX Minnow is ready for any challenge and can be fished with confidence straight out of the box.
Key technologies include:
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Autotune™ tow point – keeps the lure centered and swimming straight, even after catching many fish
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Hydrospeed belly eyelet – enables higher trolling speeds up to 12 knots
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Diamond Armour & Gorilla Through Wire – internal reinforcement for durability
✅ Performance: Pros
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Deep and True Running: Consistently swims straight even after multiple fish hits — Nomad’s claim is backed by tests with 50+ fish without drift issues .
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Catch Results: Anglers report multiple Tuna catches — one noted it “caught more Tuna than any other lure” on a day trip .
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Build Toughness: Strong internal construction resists damage, even holding up to hard strikes from big fish like goliath grouper and blue marlin .
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Speed Flexibility: Handles trolling from mid-range (4 kn) to high-speed (up to 12 kn) depending on the model .
❌ Potential Drawbacks:
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Inconsistent initial swimming: Early Gen 1 models may not swim properly out of the box, necessitating refunds or replacements. Gen 2 models have largely resolved this issue.
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Tangles and drag: A few reports of heavy drag, tangled lines, spectral leader damage, especially when multiple lures are trolled loose. Recommend stout leaders and careful spread setup
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Not ideal at very high speeds for small models: The 120 mm may swim erratically above 6 kn; larger sizes like 140/165/200 are rated for faster trolling
🧭 Choosing the Right Size
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Model |
Depth |
Speed Range |
Ideal For |
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DTX110/125 SNK |
13–16 ft |
4–9 kn |
Smaller tuna, inshore species |
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DTX140 FLT |
~26 ft |
2–10 kn |
Versatile offshore |
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DTX145 FLT (shallow) |
~10 ft |
1.5–10 kn |
Striped bass, nearshore |
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DTX165 SNK |
~30 ft |
3–12 kn |
Tuna, wahoo, billfish |
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DTX180/200 HD |
10–40 ft |
4–18 kn |
Big game, high-speed trolling |
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DTX220 HD |
~50 ft |
4–12 kn |
Largest offshore species |
The Nomad DTX Minnow is a top of the line trolling lure engineered for deep, straight runs at speed, and battle-ready durability. Its patented Autotune and internal strength systems make it dependable after dozens of strikes. Choose the right size and model based on your target species and speeds. Prepare for some initial ironing out of tangles and use proper leaders and spread setup.
Ideal for serious offshore anglers chasing species like wahoo and tuna.
🛠️ Goose Pro Staff Tips
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Stick with Gen 2 or later to avoid initial swim issues.
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Use heavy-duty leaders, e.g., single-strand wire, for toothy species.
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Maintain proper rod spread and lure spacing to reduce thrashing.
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Pick a model matching your target depth and speed.
📌 Need Help?
Let us know what species you're chasing and the typical trolling speed— we would be happy to help you pick the perfect DTX model for your setup!