Nomad Design Ridgeback 80 LC 80g - Candy Sardine Lure for Long Casting

Overview

The Nomad Design Ridgeback 80 LC (80 g / 3 oz) in Candy Sardine is built for anglers who want long, confident casts paired with an eye-catching, lifelike action. Its distinctive shape combines an angled head with a weighted belly, creating a striking underwater silhouette that helps you cover water quickly while presenting a natural profile in the strike zone.

Designed to be fished straight from the box, this lure ships with Ultimate BKK hooks and a robust through-wire system engineered to withstand powerful runs and tough battles. The finish features a triple-layer coating for depth of color and added durability, so it stays looking good after repeated casts and fish encounters.

Key benefits

• Angled head design generates an erratic sideways dart with each wind of the reel, helping capture attention in varying currents.
• Weighted belly enhances casting distance from shore or from a boat, letting you reach feeding zones more efficiently.
• Fitted with Ultimate BKK hooks for reliable hookups straight out of the packet.
• Gorilla Through Wire technology wraps the wire around internal plastic supports and welds both ends, reducing the risk of wire separation during big-fish battles.
• Triple Shield Protection applies three resin coats to deepen color and improve durability against water and wear.

Craft and design

Designed and tested in Australia, the Ridgeback 80 LC embodies decades of hands-on watercraft experience. The lure’s profile remains balanced across retrieves, while the finish resists peeling and chipping under typical fishing conditions.

Key components include BKK hardware for confident hook sets and a through-wire build designed to endure demanding uses. This is a lure built for anglers who value resilient gear and long-lasting performance.

Real-world use

From sandy beaches to rocky jetties and boat decks, Ridgeback 80 LC offers versatile performance across inshore waters. Try a range of retrieves—from gentle tugs to steady, paced winds—to provoke bites from predatory fish drawn to flash and vibration.

• Shore casting: long-distance throws to reach distant feeding zones.
• Boat fishing: balanced action that stays in the strike zone across currents.
• Durable setup: hardware and finish designed for repeated trips and varied conditions.

Notes: benefits described reflect the lure’s design and features; outcomes depend on technique and environmental factors.