Nomad Design MadScad 115 Auto Tune Sinking Stickbaits

The MadScad 115 Auto Tune is the everyday casting size in Nomad Design's new-generation MadScad range: a 4-1/2 inch, 1-1/2 oz sinking stickbait for pelagics and reef fish that are feeding just under the surface rather than blowing up on top.

What sets it apart is the Auto Tune tow point. The line tie has more freedom to move through the nose, so the lure kicks into a wide S-swimming action with far less rod work than a traditional stickbait. The deep-sided baitfish profile adds body roll, and the action self-corrects, so it tracks straight on a slow wind, a steady medium retrieve, or a full burn without blowing out.

How to Fish It

Cast it long, let it sink to the depth the fish are holding, then swim it slow, work it with the rod, or burn it fast. Because it stays below the surface, it keeps working on fish that follow but will not commit to a topwater bait. Anchovy, Sardine, and the two mackerel patterns cover the bait most saltwater anglers see day to day.

It comes rigged with BKK Diablo 5X 3/0 hooks on a heavy-duty build meant for tuna, mackerel, mahi, jacks, and other fast predators.

Specifications

Key Features

• Auto Tune tow point for a wide S-swimming action with less rod work
• Sinking, sub-surface stickbait that holds in the strike zone
• Self-correcting action tracks true at slow to fast retrieves
• Balanced for long casts and high-speed spinning
• BKK Diablo 5X 3/0 hooks fitted