Nomad Design Ridgeback Micro Jigs 120g Sardine – Slow Pitch & Fast Jigging Action

Meet the Nomad Design Ridgeback Micro Jigs

The Ridgeback Micro Jig from Nomad Design blends precision engineering with a distinctive angled head to produce an exciting, unpredictable jig action. In the SAR - Sardine color, the 120g (4oz) model is designed for both slow pitch jigging and quick, high-speed retrieves. Expect a fluttering start that transitions into a clean dive, with a sideward dart that can stir strikes from a wide range of saltwater targets.

Two versatile retrieval styles you can mix and match

Slow pitch jigging lets the Ridgeback flutter and sink with a controlled cadence, inviting bites on the way down. When you switch to a faster retrieve, the lure kicks off to the side with an erratic rhythm that breaks up the water column and keeps predator attention high.

• The Ridgeback is a saltwater back-sliding style casting jig
• It can be worked slowly with a flutter or quickly with a jerking, high-speed action
• The larger Ridgeback models feature a robust 5X single hook for solid hookups
• The angled head design creates an irregular sideways movement at the top of each lift
• Worked fast or slow, it shoots off to the side with an unpredictable dash

Practical fishing ideas

Cast toward feeding lanes, reef edges, and structure, then adapt your retrieve to water depth and current. Start with a slow lift-and-pause cadence to trigger flutter, then switch to a quicker, snappy reel to provoke lateral darts when targets are actively feeding.

• Ideal for slow pitch jigging in deeper water
• Effective for fast jigging near structure and in open water
• Compatible with a range of rod actions and line sizes

Why the Ridgeback could fit your tackle box

The dual-action design helps cover multiple scenarios with a single lure. The 120g weight provides dependable depth control in moderate current, while the sardine silhouette remains versatile across many saltwater environments. Use as part of a layered jigging approach to explore both pelagic and bottom-water zones.

Specification at a glance

• Weight: 120g (4oz)
• Color: SAR - Sardine
• Style: Saltwater back-sliding casting jig
• Hook: Larger Ridgeback sizes use a 5X single hook
• Action: Flutter on slow lift, erratic sideward dash on fast retrieves