Replacement arrived!By the way, I did forget to mention that the original lure did have a decent strike however as most anglers will attest you can get a hit th-cam.com/users/postUgkxCbNOWAGmn6nfbCbJDmasvBq7J38KZNw2 and fish will hang on and release lure. I used the replacement lure yesterday and ran thru a Shimano Waxwing, Kastmaster, Bobber (set to sink). I found the does run deep (I casting on the flats 3.5'). Make sure you adjust your rate of retrieve and rod tip angle (up) to prevent getting snagged on bottom. Used it a couple of times and action was very lifelike (looked like local bait fish for trevally), craftsmanship very good....however eyeball fell out. I asked for replacement and it is on it's way! It was very easy to change out treble to single inline hook.
Thanks a boat load for watching and leaving some great feedback and a truly great compliment. That's my goal, to keep things simple and down-to-earth. I believe everything broken down to it's most basic elements isn't too hard to comprehend, so, that's how I try to pass on what has & hasn't worked for me over the past 4 decades of fishing these waters. Thanks again for your support of the channel. SIncerely, couldn't get this done without you. Tight lines & take care ;)
Hi Rick,. Thanks a million for taking time out of your life to stop by and watch and chat with me. Sharing what works through My success failures is all part of what this channel is about. Transparency so everyone can have some fun. I'm not your average angler that feels as if keeping all my secrets and taking them to the grave with me is going to make me better than anyone. We're all here with the same goals in mind. Thanks again for all you do for the channel I truly and sincerely appreciate it. Tight lines & take care ;)
Hi Alex, thanks a million for keeping me at the top of your list. I truly and sincerely appreciate the honor and humbling compliment. One day we will get a trip done. Can't thank you enough for always being here and supporting the channel. Tight lines & take care ;)
Super job Heath. Your crimp technique is spot on. Time permitting, I like to use crimps on line over 60lb. Super clean and strong. Your tip about making the loop at the lure as small as possible was great too. Those are the tips that help all anglers catch more fish and have a better overall experience. Thanks. Jay
Hi Jay, Thanks a boat load for watching and always being here to support the channel. I truly and sincerely appreciate it and can't thank you enough. I totally agree with you on the pound test line to start crimping... 60... with 40 and under I'll use any topical knot, at 50 I only go with a double clinch... after that it's crimps. When I use a crimp and send it through a lure, like an Ilander I'll use chafe tubing to prevent what is called a crotch break. Metal on metal friction produces heat that compromises mono easily. Thanks again for everything. Tight lines & take care ;)
Thanks a boat load for watching and always being here. I sincerely appreciate it and can't thank you enough for your support and positivity. Truly couldn't do this without you. Thanks again. Tight lines & take care ;)
Thanks a boat load for watching and always supporting the channel with some positivity. Sincerely and truly appreciate it and can't thank you enough. Tight lines & take care ;)
Hi Heath, More information to keep the fish scared and the fishermen happy. You have some very good looking lures. I'm sure the fish like them too. Hope the family's well and say "Hi" to Avi and the "Fishing Girls." Good luck and have fun, Mickey
Hi Mickey, thanks for watching, always being here and showing some love for my family. I sincerely appreciate it. Yes sir, I am fairly picky when it comes to my lure selection. As humans, we inherently tend to eat with our eyes first, if it looks good, it'll probably taste good. I think the same way with fish. I believe the best possible presentation will get the fish to bite. Everyone says "Hi" and Avi gives you a thumbs up. Weather is acting funny this week. Me and Avi got caught in a storm yesterday. Hopefully we'll get out next week and start putting some meat back on the deck. Thanks again for everything. Hope all is well with you and your family. See you Sunday. Take care :)
Hi Heath, A big "Thumbs Up" to Avi. Glad you're all well. I went to the gun range on Wednesday and did OK. I haven't been shooting in at least three years, so I was a bit out of practice. The gun laws in MO are more relaxed than NJ. I fished in the pond next to the house on Thurs. The small Bass just seem to be biting at the tail of the plastic worm. I think they are still in the spawning mode. Take care and I'll "See" you on Sunday, Mickey
Those are great lures. I sadly lost one this morning in about 140’ of water trolling about 10 knots. I had allot of heat on the drag to prevent line creep but I was going for the Wahoo bite. I use 30 wide Tiagras with 65 lb braid to a 50’ length of 100lb mono followed by a 6’ length crimp on 250lb leader with barrel swivels only keeping it streamline. Unfortunately I lost a nice fish this morning. The Lure a was a 200 size.. was a nice morning none the less! Tight lines Capt Tony
Thanks a million for watching and sharing your story. It's always a bummer to lose a great fishing lure like that. But it does happen. It ruins my day. Those are some nice setups you got. Sounds like you're doing everything right just had a stroke of bad luck and a fish ate the entire thing. However if you believe in karma this just means bigger better hookups are on the horizon. Thanks again for your support of the channel and stopping by taking time out from your life to chat with me. I truly can't sincerely appreciate it and you're sharing your experiences. Tight lines & take care ;)
Suggest changing the nomad hooks. You can see in video they are almost like a circle hook. Too many misses with these factory hooks. Had to change to regular J type hooks.
Thanks a million for watching and always being here to support the channel. I truly appreciate it and couldn't do this without you. Sincerely, thanks. Tight lines & take care ;)
Thanks a million for watching and leaving some stellar feedback. I truly appreciate it and your support for the channel. Couldn't get this done without you. Thanks again. Tight lines & take care ;)
@@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing well... It wasnt stellar. But I found this very interesting and useful... I will certainly buy the equipment to crimp the rigs.
Hi Chris, thanks a million for watching and always being here. Nomad DTX series is great, solid lure with a great finish. The multiple sizes are a plus too, I prefer the larger baits, as I use them for wahoo and kings mainly. Be safe on your trip down here. Tight lines & take care ;)
Thanks a million for watching and always being here to support the channel. I like to give a little bit of a heads-up for what's coming out in the next episode, glad it gives you something to look forward to. I truly appreciate your enthusiasm and can't thank you enough. Tight lines & take care ;)
Thank You surprised you do not incorporate chaff gear on your loops up here in NE that limits you to one catch and then you have to rerig the leader for they tend to fray at the split rings and snap swivels
Thanks a million for watching and always being here. I truly appreciate it and can't thank you enough. So, you are correct about crimps and mono, you have to consistently monitor the loop to prevent a crotch break. However, chafe tubing is not always necessary. I use chafe tubing when sending the crimp through a lure, like an Ilander, turbo slammer or jet head. That metal on metal friction produces heat that compromises the mono on the loop and causes the crotch breaks. On a lure like this one the connection is out in the open, so I feel comfortable that the tubing is not required. But, yes, crimped connections are strong and quick to assemble, but can fail just as easily if not done properly and maintained. Thanks again for everything. Tight lines && take care ;)
Thanks again for the knowledge Heath! Fist bump ma favorite dude for me, the FishSlayer! Tight Lines Brother! PS....Did you make a video, a year or 2 ago, when you were fishing with a triple hook rig, or stinger rig, with dead bait, and caught a mutton, kingfish or both? I was trying to find it. I thought I saw it on your channel. Thanks ~Chuck
Hi Chuck, thanks a million for watching and always being here. Can't ever thank you enough for your support. Avi says "Hello"... he gave me an elbow bump instead the fist. Yes there is a video, it's about 2 years old, got a mutton on that double hook rig rig flat lining it out. Here's the link: th-cam.com/video/ZsQzt3S0_fA/w-d-xo.html Hope this helps. Thanks again for everything. Tight lines & take care ;)
Once again great video. I'm going to order some of these but trying to work out what the extra eye at the bottom of the lure is used for. In their description its says it's for high speed trolling but not sure how. Regards
Thanks a million for watching and leaving some great feedback. I truly appreciate it and your support for the channel. I haven't figured out the extra eye either. I high speed troll with it the way it comes out of the box and it does just fine. You can probably write their customer support and they may have a good answer for you. In a few weeks I'll be high speed trolling for Marlin with it, hopefully we get hooked up and you'll see the lure comes ready to go. Thanks again. Tight lines & take care ;)
@@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing in their description it mentions something about being attacked at a lower point for high speed trolling. But in the mean time il ask them the question. Regards
The extra eye is to rig an assist hook with dyneema cord on the most forward point and then use the second loop behind it to tie the hook to with a cable tie. This is to keep the hook oriented and keep the lure swimming true at high speeds.
Heath, thanx again as always great video. What do you think about a short piece of wire with a haywire twist to the split ring on the deep diver and a haywire loop at the rod end to connect to the swivel? Or do you think that would affect the way it swims, cuz I know you mentioned on the 150# at the lure end to make the loop small?
Thanks a boat load for watching and asking a great question. You can definitely use wire leader tied on by a haywire twist without any issue. You'll want to try to get the loop as small as you can, but it's not the end of the world if you don't. The smaller the connecting loop, the deeper it will dive. I use 270 lb cable when I go high speed trolling for wahoo. All works the same. The lure has a powerful diving lip, and the construction of the lure makes it ultra tough. Hope this helps. Thanks again for your support of the channel, I truly and sincerely appreciate it. Tight lines & take care ;)
You know I love the channel Heath! I recently saw the vid about tying (alberto) knot, mono to wire... in my area anything is likely to eat a dtx but most likely targeting wahoo or kings. What do you think about 10' on mono or floro tied a short trace of wire using the method described in the video I mentioned. I hate a long piece of wire, as I feel it hurts your odds of getting bit in the first place. Have you ever tried alberto tied to cable or 7 strand? Will it work the same way?
Thanks a million for watching and asking a great question. Yes, you can use a short wire on the DTX and tie it directly to your leader. Using cable won't work for that application, it's too thick. You can use knotable wire if you want to also. If you're in the area where there are toothy critters, it's smart to use some wire... the DTX isn't cheap. Hope this helps. Thanks again for your support of the channel, I truly appreciate it. Tight lines & take care ;)
Thank you Heath for the great video. I was told use aluminum sleeves for mono crimping? Do these lures have be tuned? I had a Bonita lure keep riding out to one side and skip out of the water. I wasn’t using a planer. Any thoughts? Newby here. Thank you
Thanks a million for watching sharing and asking a great question. I have not had to tune these lures or had any problems with them acting funny when trolling with them. Aluminum sleeves have worked the same for me as these sleeves that I've used haven't had any crotch breaks or any mythical problems like that. I believe line failure is partially due to incorrectly rigging it. I don't use Chafe gear or anything like that either. I've heard the Bonita's can be problematic but I have not ran into it yet. The most common problem is the hooks getting hung up on the underbelly of it when you get up and rolling. If you're having a problem with it you can either write the manufacturer or take it back to where you bought it from and see what they can do for you. Hope all this helps. Thanks again for taking out time to stop by and chat with me I truly and sincerely appreciate it. Tight lines & take care ;)
Thanks a million for watching and leaving some excellent feedback. I truly appreciate it and your support for the channel. Thank again. Tight lines & take care ;)
Hi Heath. Just to clarify, when you say connecting the crimped loop to the swivel you're actually referring to attaching with a snap that is attached to a swivel? It sounded like you were saying the loop had to be big enough to attach to the swivel with the loop only but then it seems it would be better to make the swivel a permanent part of the rig and tie your mainline directly to the swivel. Personally, I'm not a fan of snaps because while convient it's just another weak link between me and the fish. That said I recently bought some Hawaiian snaps for big popping and stick baits but haven't had a chance to figure out if I like them or not. So, I guess the question is are you using a snap to connect the crimped loop to the swivel or are you attaching the swivel to the crimped loop then tying on the swivel to mainline? And if using snaps, what type of snaps do you recommend for 150-300 lbs class tackle?
Thanks a boat load for watching and always being here. I sincerely appreciate your support for the channel. Yes I am referencing a snap swivel, with a coast lock. Yes, I agree, all connecting points are weak links. I find ball bearing swivels with coast locks to be pretty reliable. For big game fish like marlin and wahoo, I use a 300 lb test swivel. For small stuff like mahi, tuna and kingfish i'll use a size 7 from Mustad. Also, for high speed trolling and planer fishing connections i'll use the 300 lb swivels... the wire they are made from is pretty tough. Hope this helps answer your question. Can't thank you enough for everything. Tight lines & take care ;)
Why do you need the top shot at the end of braid? If I have 80 pound braid connected to a snap swivel with a Bimini and cats paw why can’t I connect that to my 200 pound leader going to the Nomad? Thanks for everything. Appreciate all of your advice and videos.
Top shot is for shock absorbency when the fish strikes. The top shot (aka shock cord) stretches and retracts to help set the hook. If you only use a short leader connected to the lure, you yank the hook out of the fishes mouth... If your 200 lb leader is 25 feet or longer you should be ok with that. Hope this helps
@@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing Amazing! Great to have a South Florida fisherman willing to pay it forward to those who are trying to learn! Many thanks! Planer has caused me tons of problems and tangles. Hoping this simple setup will allow me more shots at fish!
Thanks a million for watching, sharing and asking a great question. So, these bigger lures are for the bigger more elusive game fish. finding them everytime you go out just doesn't happen. It takes patience, practice and a good bit of being the right place at the right time. Don't give up on the yo-zuri bonito they really do work. As for this lure, the Nomad DTX 220 LRS, it also gets the job done, has great swimming action and dives deep, also is a resilient lure that can handle being bitten into. Definitely works for kingfish, wahoo, marlin and big tuna. But again, it takes time to learn the fishery and how & when to use this lure. Always great to hear from you and have your support for the channel. Hope this helps. Tight lines & take care ;)
Hi pal I'm in venice Florida been out 2 days nothing must be red tide but I was wondering how far back should I troll my lure my swivel is getting caught In weeds thanks
You need to let out at least 200 ft... if you use braid mainline with 25 foot leader of 150 lb mono lure trolls best. Unfortunately weeds are all a part of it, once they get caught on your line they ride down to the swivel, or even worse the lure. A little trick to help avoid weeds is pick up your speed... just make sure you have good connections or you lose your $50 lure
Hi sir just wanted to ask about DTX NOMAD MINNOW SINKER 220 is good for kingfish , wahoo and tuna fishing are they working good places can you tell me that will be great of your thanks
When I catch kingfish they almost always caught on the mid body hooks. This says to me that the mackerel attack is from the side or below. Tuna come from behind and engulf the lure. Do you have a swivel on the end of your mainline for attaching the leader.
Thanks for watching and leaving some great feedback. I've had kings come up hooked on either hook... I've also snagged them... Not sure if they go blind a split second before the bite . And yes I have a 300 lb snap swivel on the in end of the main line. This lure puts out a lot of pressure. Thanks for your support of the channel. Tight lines ;)
@@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing yeah those deep divers really work the line. Nomad make great lures some of the stickbaits are awesome as well. Have a great time fishing this year.
Thanks a million for watching and asking a great question. I wouldn't do any less than 5 or 6 knots. At around 8 knots it'll get down to 50 feet. Hope this helps. Thanks again for your support of the channel. I truly and sincerely appreciate it. Tight lines & take care ;)
That 80 might not be enough... it's under a lot of pressure when you're trolling, the cable is fine, just make sure your crimps or knots are good or you'll lose it.
I got 140mm 60grms bigmac asahi for trolling, my friend tried to troll it for 120 meters from boat with 3 to 8 knots speed, the lure get jump out of the water, can you give me a suggestion how to make lure dive instead of jumping out of the water? Thanks master.
Smaller lures like that as well as the dtx he is showing your setups line reel rod everything has got to be damn near perfect for these lures to run smooth. Not a very beginning friendly lower look up on nomads website and TH-cam they will have the best advice for you.
Hi sir please can you tell me which is the best DTX NOMAD SINKER 220 or 200 fo kingfish and grouper fishing please tell me because I wanted to get 4 of them can you please help me which colours that will be great of your thanks
Thanks a million for watching and asking a great question. Unfortunately even a heavy duty spinner like the 7500 is not big enough gear to handle this lure and a drag it creates. Any of the Penn senator or international reels will work just fine. Hope this helps. Thanks again for your support of the channel I truly and sincerely appreciate it. Tight lines & take care ;)
Small crimps ull have more croch breaks ,because the bigger loop it will stretch an the more loop the more stretch ,vice versa smaller loops less stretch ,,I catch gbft Atlantic gaint bluefin tuna ,so u can take this as truth ,
Thanks a million for watching and sharing. Always great to hear different perspectives on a similar subject. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge from experience. Tight lines & take care ;)
I prefer to burn my mono end and use chafe for less crotch breaks. The nomads are fussy though..you do need a real small loop like you did. I like the halcos and mag bays better for high speed. You go higher than 9 knots or so and you need to use titanium wire for a super tiny connection point or the nomads don’t swim right.
Thanks a million for watching and sharing. I do use chafe tubing on crimps that I send through a lure, like Ilanders, turbo slammers and jet heads... that metal on metal friction produces heat that compromises the mono and causes crotch breaks. crimps out in the open I haven't really ran into crotch break issues. But the connection needs to be maintained and the crimp needs to be done right, or yes, it will break. Thanks for the info on the other deep divers, my collection isn't huge, but it gets the job done, so I'll have to look into them. Thanks again, I appreciate the support for the channel. Tight lines & take care ;)
I have caught a tuna that big. But I've caught sharks that are. Crimps work. You just have to trust the technology, and practice fastening them properly.
Thanks a million for watching. You don't really have to change the settings. You can just add 10% to MPH reading and you are about there. Hope this helps. Thanks again for supporting the channel. Tight lines & take care ;)
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Replacement arrived!By the way, I did forget to mention that the original lure did have a decent strike however as most anglers will attest you can get a hit th-cam.com/users/postUgkxCbNOWAGmn6nfbCbJDmasvBq7J38KZNw2 and fish will hang on and release lure. I used the replacement lure yesterday and ran thru a Shimano Waxwing, Kastmaster, Bobber (set to sink). I found the does run deep (I casting on the flats 3.5'). Make sure you adjust your rate of retrieve and rod tip angle (up) to prevent getting snagged on bottom. Used it a couple of times and action was very lifelike (looked like local bait fish for trevally), craftsmanship very good....however eyeball fell out. I asked for replacement and it is on it's way! It was very easy to change out treble to single inline hook.
Thanks for actually showing how to rig it - short and simple - keep them coming
I like how simple you keep your videos...
Thanks a boat load for watching and leaving some great feedback and a truly great compliment. That's my goal, to keep things simple and down-to-earth. I believe everything broken down to it's most basic elements isn't too hard to comprehend, so, that's how I try to pass on what has & hasn't worked for me over the past 4 decades of fishing these waters. Thanks again for your support of the channel. SIncerely, couldn't get this done without you. Tight lines & take care ;)
Thanks Again Heath for making great easy to follow videos for guys like me that are just starting out
Hi Rick,. Thanks a million for taking time out of your life to stop by and watch and chat with me. Sharing what works through My success failures is all part of what this channel is about. Transparency so everyone can have some fun. I'm not your average angler that feels as if keeping all my secrets and taking them to the grave with me is going to make me better than anyone. We're all here with the same goals in mind. Thanks again for all you do for the channel I truly and sincerely appreciate it. Tight lines & take care ;)
Great vid, You’re still the guy I want to fish with the most! Keep up the great videos
Hi Alex, thanks a million for keeping me at the top of your list. I truly and sincerely appreciate the honor and humbling compliment. One day we will get a trip done. Can't thank you enough for always being here and supporting the channel. Tight lines & take care ;)
Super job Heath. Your crimp technique is spot on. Time permitting, I like to use crimps on line over 60lb. Super clean and strong. Your tip about making the loop at the lure as small as possible was great too. Those are the tips that help all anglers catch more fish and have a better overall experience. Thanks. Jay
Hi Jay, Thanks a boat load for watching and always being here to support the channel. I truly and sincerely appreciate it and can't thank you enough. I totally agree with you on the pound test line to start crimping... 60... with 40 and under I'll use any topical knot, at 50 I only go with a double clinch... after that it's crimps. When I use a crimp and send it through a lure, like an Ilander I'll use chafe tubing to prevent what is called a crotch break. Metal on metal friction produces heat that compromises mono easily. Thanks again for everything. Tight lines & take care ;)
if you close the crimp so you lose a lot of breaking load ..... try with a dynamometer
Great as always. Thanks 👍
Thanks a boat load for watching and always being here. I sincerely appreciate it and can't thank you enough for your support and positivity. Truly couldn't do this without you. Thanks again. Tight lines & take care ;)
Great info Heath!
Thanks a boat load for watching and always supporting the channel with some positivity. Sincerely and truly appreciate it and can't thank you enough. Tight lines & take care ;)
Hi Heath, More information to keep the fish scared and the fishermen happy. You have some very good looking lures. I'm sure the fish like them too. Hope the family's well and say "Hi" to Avi and the "Fishing Girls." Good luck and have fun, Mickey
Hi Mickey, thanks for watching, always being here and showing some love for my family. I sincerely appreciate it. Yes sir, I am fairly picky when it comes to my lure selection. As humans, we inherently tend to eat with our eyes first, if it looks good, it'll probably taste good. I think the same way with fish. I believe the best possible presentation will get the fish to bite. Everyone says "Hi" and Avi gives you a thumbs up. Weather is acting funny this week. Me and Avi got caught in a storm yesterday. Hopefully we'll get out next week and start putting some meat back on the deck. Thanks again for everything. Hope all is well with you and your family. See you Sunday. Take care :)
Hi Heath, A big "Thumbs Up" to Avi. Glad you're all well. I went to the gun range on Wednesday and did OK. I haven't been shooting in at least three years, so I was a bit out of practice. The gun laws in MO are more relaxed than NJ. I fished in the pond next to the house on Thurs. The small Bass just seem to be biting at the tail of the plastic worm. I think they are still in the spawning mode. Take care and I'll "See" you on Sunday, Mickey
Wow, i have the same greenish yellow that you have🤯 all the way in the pacific💯
Nice thanks 👍
Those are great lures. I sadly lost one this morning in about 140’ of water trolling about 10 knots. I had allot of heat on the drag to prevent line creep but I was going for the Wahoo bite.
I use 30 wide Tiagras with 65 lb braid to a 50’ length of 100lb mono followed by a 6’ length crimp on 250lb leader with barrel swivels only keeping it streamline. Unfortunately I lost a nice fish this morning. The Lure a was a 200 size.. was a nice morning none the less!
Tight lines
Capt Tony
Thanks a million for watching and sharing your story. It's always a bummer to lose a great fishing lure like that. But it does happen. It ruins my day. Those are some nice setups you got. Sounds like you're doing everything right just had a stroke of bad luck and a fish ate the entire thing. However if you believe in karma this just means bigger better hookups are on the horizon. Thanks again for your support of the channel and stopping by taking time out from your life to chat with me. I truly can't sincerely appreciate it and you're sharing your experiences. Tight lines & take care ;)
What lb swivels do you use and are they wind on or ball bearing?
I use a wind on 200 lb SPRO swivel. They are designed to go through the guides etc very clean set up
Suggest changing the nomad hooks. You can see in video they are almost like a circle hook. Too many misses with these factory hooks. Had to change to regular J type hooks.
Thanks captain
Thanks a million for watching and always being here to support the channel. I truly appreciate it and couldn't do this without you. Sincerely, thanks. Tight lines & take care ;)
Great video bro!!
Thanks a million for watching and leaving some stellar feedback. I truly appreciate it and your support for the channel. Couldn't get this done without you. Thanks again. Tight lines & take care ;)
@@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing well... It wasnt stellar. But I found this very interesting and useful... I will certainly buy the equipment to crimp the rigs.
Great video Heath! Love the DTX Minnows we have them in various sizes and they work!
Hi Chris, thanks a million for watching and always being here. Nomad DTX series is great, solid lure with a great finish. The multiple sizes are a plus too, I prefer the larger baits, as I use them for wahoo and kings mainly. Be safe on your trip down here. Tight lines & take care ;)
I was waiting this video since i saw the new
Yep. Love those posts about upcoming videos 👍
Thanks a million for watching and always being here to support the channel. I like to give a little bit of a heads-up for what's coming out in the next episode, glad it gives you something to look forward to. I truly appreciate your enthusiasm and can't thank you enough. Tight lines & take care ;)
Thank You surprised you do not incorporate chaff gear on your loops up here in NE that limits you to one catch and then you have to rerig the leader for they tend to fray at the split rings and snap swivels
Thanks a million for watching and always being here. I truly appreciate it and can't thank you enough. So, you are correct about crimps and mono, you have to consistently monitor the loop to prevent a crotch break. However, chafe tubing is not always necessary. I use chafe tubing when sending the crimp through a lure, like an Ilander, turbo slammer or jet head. That metal on metal friction produces heat that compromises the mono on the loop and causes the crotch breaks. On a lure like this one the connection is out in the open, so I feel comfortable that the tubing is not required. But, yes, crimped connections are strong and quick to assemble, but can fail just as easily if not done properly and maintained. Thanks again for everything. Tight lines && take care ;)
Thanks again for the knowledge Heath! Fist bump ma favorite dude for me, the FishSlayer! Tight Lines Brother!
PS....Did you make a video, a year or 2 ago, when you were fishing with a triple hook rig, or stinger rig, with dead bait, and caught a mutton, kingfish or both? I was trying to find it. I thought I saw it on your channel. Thanks ~Chuck
Hi Chuck, thanks a million for watching and always being here. Can't ever thank you enough for your support. Avi says "Hello"... he gave me an elbow bump instead the fist. Yes there is a video, it's about 2 years old, got a mutton on that double hook rig rig flat lining it out. Here's the link:
th-cam.com/video/ZsQzt3S0_fA/w-d-xo.html
Hope this helps. Thanks again for everything. Tight lines & take care ;)
Can you explain why you would not use a swivel to attach to the lure...thanks
You can use a swivel.. it will troll a little funny, but I'm sure it will be fine.
Once again great video. I'm going to order some of these but trying to work out what the extra eye at the bottom of the lure is used for. In their description its says it's for high speed trolling but not sure how. Regards
Thanks a million for watching and leaving some great feedback. I truly appreciate it and your support for the channel. I haven't figured out the extra eye either. I high speed troll with it the way it comes out of the box and it does just fine. You can probably write their customer support and they may have a good answer for you. In a few weeks I'll be high speed trolling for Marlin with it, hopefully we get hooked up and you'll see the lure comes ready to go. Thanks again. Tight lines & take care ;)
@@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing in their description it mentions something about being attacked at a lower point for high speed trolling. But in the mean time il ask them the question. Regards
The extra eye is to rig an assist hook with dyneema cord on the most forward point and then use the second loop behind it to tie the hook to with a cable tie. This is to keep the hook oriented and keep the lure swimming true at high speeds.
Heath, thanx again as always great video. What do you think about a short piece of wire with a haywire twist to the split ring on the deep diver and a haywire loop at the rod end to connect to the swivel? Or do you think that would affect the way it swims, cuz I know you mentioned on the 150# at the lure end to make the loop small?
Thanks a boat load for watching and asking a great question. You can definitely use wire leader tied on by a haywire twist without any issue. You'll want to try to get the loop as small as you can, but it's not the end of the world if you don't. The smaller the connecting loop, the deeper it will dive. I use 270 lb cable when I go high speed trolling for wahoo. All works the same. The lure has a powerful diving lip, and the construction of the lure makes it ultra tough. Hope this helps. Thanks again for your support of the channel, I truly and sincerely appreciate it. Tight lines & take care ;)
@@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishingThanx Heath.
You know I love the channel Heath! I recently saw the vid about tying (alberto) knot, mono to wire... in my area anything is likely to eat a dtx but most likely targeting wahoo or kings. What do you think about 10' on mono or floro tied a short trace of wire using the method described in the video I mentioned. I hate a long piece of wire, as I feel it hurts your odds of getting bit in the first place. Have you ever tried alberto tied to cable or 7 strand? Will it work the same way?
Thanks a million for watching and asking a great question. Yes, you can use a short wire on the DTX and tie it directly to your leader. Using cable won't work for that application, it's too thick. You can use knotable wire if you want to also. If you're in the area where there are toothy critters, it's smart to use some wire... the DTX isn't cheap. Hope this helps. Thanks again for your support of the channel, I truly appreciate it. Tight lines & take care ;)
Thank you Heath for the great video. I was told use aluminum sleeves for mono crimping? Do these lures have be tuned? I had a Bonita lure keep riding out to one side and skip out of the water. I wasn’t using a planer. Any thoughts? Newby here. Thank you
Thanks a million for watching sharing and asking a great question. I have not had to tune these lures or had any problems with them acting funny when trolling with them. Aluminum sleeves have worked the same for me as these sleeves that I've used haven't had any crotch breaks or any mythical problems like that. I believe line failure is partially due to incorrectly rigging it. I don't use Chafe gear or anything like that either. I've heard the Bonita's can be problematic but I have not ran into it yet. The most common problem is the hooks getting hung up on the underbelly of it when you get up and rolling. If you're having a problem with it you can either write the manufacturer or take it back to where you bought it from and see what they can do for you. Hope all this helps. Thanks again for taking out time to stop by and chat with me I truly and sincerely appreciate it. Tight lines & take care ;)
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Thanks a million for watching and leaving some excellent feedback. I truly appreciate it and your support for the channel. Thank again. Tight lines & take care ;)
I'm in venice.florida do the king mackerel when not close to shore are they still around just out farther off shore
In the gulf the kings come in shallow chasing the spanish macks. You can find them by bridges and piers quite often.
Hi Heath. Just to clarify, when you say connecting the crimped loop to the swivel you're actually referring to attaching with a snap that is attached to a swivel? It sounded like you were saying the loop had to be big enough to attach to the swivel with the loop only but then it seems it would be better to make the swivel a permanent part of the rig and tie your mainline directly to the swivel. Personally, I'm not a fan of snaps because while convient it's just another weak link between me and the fish. That said I recently bought some Hawaiian snaps for big popping and stick baits but haven't had a chance to figure out if I like them or not.
So, I guess the question is are you using a snap to connect the crimped loop to the swivel or are you attaching the swivel to the crimped loop then tying on the swivel to mainline? And if using snaps, what type of snaps do you recommend for 150-300 lbs class tackle?
Thanks a boat load for watching and always being here. I sincerely appreciate your support for the channel. Yes I am referencing a snap swivel, with a coast lock. Yes, I agree, all connecting points are weak links. I find ball bearing swivels with coast locks to be pretty reliable. For big game fish like marlin and wahoo, I use a 300 lb test swivel. For small stuff like mahi, tuna and kingfish i'll use a size 7 from Mustad. Also, for high speed trolling and planer fishing connections i'll use the 300 lb swivels... the wire they are made from is pretty tough. Hope this helps answer your question. Can't thank you enough for everything. Tight lines & take care ;)
What do u like better 59lb wire with haywire twist or 135lb malon cable with crimps on your deep diving lures I'm in Florida thanks big fan👍🦈🦈
Most of the time I go with 300 lb mono leader.... or 150 lb cable.
Why do you need the top shot at the end of braid? If I have 80 pound braid connected to a snap swivel with a Bimini and cats paw why can’t I connect that to my 200 pound leader going to the Nomad? Thanks for everything. Appreciate all of your advice and videos.
Top shot is for shock absorbency when the fish strikes. The top shot (aka shock cord) stretches and retracts to help set the hook. If you only use a short leader connected to the lure, you yank the hook out of the fishes mouth... If your 200 lb leader is 25 feet or longer you should be ok with that. Hope this helps
@@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing Amazing! Great to have a South Florida fisherman willing to pay it forward to those who are trying to learn! Many thanks! Planer has caused me tons of problems and tangles. Hoping this simple setup will allow me more shots at fish!
@pmekras666218 sorry to hear that... planer is a very reliable way to find fish
I tried the yozuri one that you showed in a video never had any luck, how would you rate this one? Thanks awesome video
Thanks a million for watching, sharing and asking a great question. So, these bigger lures are for the bigger more elusive game fish. finding them everytime you go out just doesn't happen. It takes patience, practice and a good bit of being the right place at the right time. Don't give up on the yo-zuri bonito they really do work. As for this lure, the Nomad DTX 220 LRS, it also gets the job done, has great swimming action and dives deep, also is a resilient lure that can handle being bitten into. Definitely works for kingfish, wahoo, marlin and big tuna. But again, it takes time to learn the fishery and how & when to use this lure. Always great to hear from you and have your support for the channel. Hope this helps. Tight lines & take care ;)
@@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing thanks
Did you use a snap swivel to hook your line from the rod to your leader?
Yes you need a 300 lb ball bearing swivel from you main line to your leader
Hi pal I'm in venice Florida been out 2 days nothing must be red tide but I was wondering how far back should I troll my lure my swivel is getting caught In weeds thanks
You need to let out at least 200 ft... if you use braid mainline with 25 foot leader of 150 lb mono lure trolls best. Unfortunately weeds are all a part of it, once they get caught on your line they ride down to the swivel, or even worse the lure. A little trick to help avoid weeds is pick up your speed... just make sure you have good connections or you lose your $50 lure
Hi sir just wanted to ask about DTX NOMAD MINNOW SINKER 220 is good for kingfish , wahoo and tuna fishing are they working good places can you tell me that will be great of your thanks
I use it mainly for wahoo and kingfish.... but it also catches dolphin, tuna and bonito...Bonito.... occasionally I'll get a marlin strike also.
When I catch kingfish they almost always caught on the mid body hooks. This says to me that the mackerel attack is from the side or below. Tuna come from behind and engulf the lure. Do you have a swivel on the end of your mainline for attaching the leader.
Thanks for watching and leaving some great feedback. I've had kings come up hooked on either hook... I've also snagged them... Not sure if they go blind a split second before the bite . And yes I have a 300 lb snap swivel on the in end of the main line. This lure puts out a lot of pressure. Thanks for your support of the channel. Tight lines ;)
@@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing yeah those deep divers really work the line. Nomad make great lures some of the stickbaits are awesome as well. Have a great time fishing this year.
Heath, what brand and size in-line hook do you replace the Nomad 220? Gracias
Oh lord... It comes pre-rigged.
Thank you Mine came with treble hooks
Hey Captain! What do you think is the MINIMUM speed for the 220?
Thanks a million for watching and asking a great question. I wouldn't do any less than 5 or 6 knots. At around 8 knots it'll get down to 50 feet. Hope this helps. Thanks again for your support of the channel. I truly and sincerely appreciate it. Tight lines & take care ;)
I have 80lb mono on my deep diving lure tied directly is the mono to small I also have 130lb cabel if I use that is that ok
That 80 might not be enough... it's under a lot of pressure when you're trolling, the cable is fine, just make sure your crimps or knots are good or you'll lose it.
Can I connect the main line and leader using a ball bearing barrel swivel
Yes. You want to connect it with a 300 lb test ball bearing swivel with a coast lock
I got 140mm 60grms bigmac asahi for trolling, my friend tried to troll it for 120 meters from boat with 3 to 8 knots speed, the lure get jump out of the water, can you give me a suggestion how to make lure dive instead of jumping out of the water? Thanks master.
Using to heavy of line or using to heavy or wire
Not trolling it in the right conditions
Loops that you crimped were possibly to big
Smaller lures like that as well as the dtx he is showing your setups line reel rod everything has got to be damn near perfect for these lures to run smooth. Not a very beginning friendly lower look up on nomads website and TH-cam they will have the best advice for you.
Hi sir please can you tell me which is the best DTX NOMAD SINKER 220 or 200 fo kingfish and grouper fishing please tell me because I wanted to get 4 of them can you please help me which colours that will be great of your thanks
I'd go with greens and blue or go with the purple and black.. good luck
Thanks for your reply sir
I got a nice boat at placida , fl , your gonna have to show me ? I learn better that way , when you wanta go ?
Can I use a penn 7500 for trolling with those type gs of lures
Thanks a million for watching and asking a great question. Unfortunately even a heavy duty spinner like the 7500 is not big enough gear to handle this lure and a drag it creates. Any of the Penn senator or international reels will work just fine. Hope this helps. Thanks again for your support of the channel I truly and sincerely appreciate it. Tight lines & take care ;)
Hi, Teacher l miss you. Teacher, What is the use of Nomad extra Port at the bottom? For extra Hook thank you, Teacher!!!
That extra loop is the wire that runs through the lure to attach the hooks... do not use it... you will mess up the balance of the lure
Small crimps ull have more croch breaks ,because the bigger loop it will stretch an the more loop the more stretch ,vice versa smaller loops less stretch ,,I catch gbft Atlantic gaint bluefin tuna ,so u can take this as truth ,
Thanks a million for watching and sharing. Always great to hear different perspectives on a similar subject. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge from experience. Tight lines & take care ;)
I prefer to burn my mono end and use chafe for less crotch breaks. The nomads are fussy though..you do need a real small loop like you did. I like the halcos and mag bays better for high speed. You go higher than 9 knots or so and you need to use titanium wire for a super tiny connection point or the nomads don’t swim right.
Thanks a million for watching and sharing. I do use chafe tubing on crimps that I send through a lure, like Ilanders, turbo slammers and jet heads... that metal on metal friction produces heat that compromises the mono and causes crotch breaks. crimps out in the open I haven't really ran into crotch break issues. But the connection needs to be maintained and the crimp needs to be done right, or yes, it will break. Thanks for the info on the other deep divers, my collection isn't huge, but it gets the job done, so I'll have to look into them. Thanks again, I appreciate the support for the channel. Tight lines & take care ;)
How can crimp hold 140kg tuna ?
I have caught a tuna that big. But I've caught sharks that are. Crimps work. You just have to trust the technology, and practice fastening them properly.
Is that an xrap magnum 30 or 40?
That's a Nomad DTX220
Sorry , I am confused because the dorado colored lure in this video with the treble hooks does not look like a Nomad DTX220.
@@stevensavietta297 you're correct that is an xrap 30... My bad
How far back captain?
Let it out at least 200 feet
@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing 200' bk, how fast ?
@@Al.gone.fishing regular speed 8 to 10 mph... high speed 14 -17 mph
Looks like I have to change my gps setting to show knots instead of mph
Thanks a million for watching. You don't really have to change the settings. You can just add 10% to MPH reading and you are about there. Hope this helps. Thanks again for supporting the channel. Tight lines & take care ;)
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a little overkill, don't you think?
Not at all... don't want to lose your $50 lure :)
Spray WD 40 on your lure. This will get the fish excited. WD 40 is fish oil. I have caught hundreds of fishes using WD 40.
Really??? I've never heard of this... but you kinda got me excited