🎣 Why is the Nomad DTX Minnow So Popular?

phil32990
Jul 23
3 min read

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:

Autotune™ tow point – keeps the lure centered and swimming straight, even after catching many fish
Hydrospeed belly eyelet – enables higher trolling speeds up to 12 knots
Diamond Armour & Gorilla Through Wire – internal reinforcement for durability

✅ Performance: Pros

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 .
Catch Results: Anglers report multiple Tuna catches — one noted it “caught more Tuna than any other lure” on a day trip .
Build Toughness: Strong internal construction resists damage, even holding up to hard strikes from big fish like goliath grouper and blue marlin .
Speed Flexibility: Handles trolling from mid-range (4 kn) to high-speed (up to 12 kn) depending on the model .

❌ Potential Drawbacks:

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.
SHOP GEN2 Nomad DTX Minnow MODELS AT THE GOOSE

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
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

Model	Depth	Speed Range	Ideal For
DTX110/125 SNK	13–16 ft	4–9 kn	Smaller tuna, inshore species
DTX140 FLT	~26 ft	2–10 kn	Versatile offshore
DTX145 FLT (shallow)	~10 ft	1.5–10 kn	Striped bass, nearshore
DTX165 SNK	~30 ft	3–12 kn	Tuna, wahoo, billfish
DTX180/200 HD	10–40 ft	4–18 kn	Big game, high-speed trolling
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.