Casting for Salmon & Tailor with the Ridgeback LC
Chase Tailor & Salmon in the Surf with the Ridgeback Long Casting range
If you’re chasing salmon or tailor from the beach, distance is everything. You need to reach the schools feeding just beyond the break and that’s exactly where the Nomad Design Ridgeback Long Casting metals excel.
Available in 10, 15, 20, 40, 60 and 80g sizes and finished in seven deadly colour patterns, the Ridgeback Long Casting range is built to cover any surf or rock fishing scenario. Whether you’re flicking smaller models for early-season salmon or punching heavy metals into a stiff headwind for big tailor, there’s a weight to match the conditions.
Cast Further, Fish Smarter
The weighted belly profile gives these lures incredible casting distance from the shore so you can confidently send your lure past the breakers and into the strike zone. Each lure is carefully balanced so even lighter models fly straight and true without tumbling mid-air.
Once in the water, the original Ridgeback design comes alive. Its angled head produces an erratic, sideways darting action with each wind of the reel. This unpredictable movement is deadly on salmon and tailor that are feeding aggressively in the wash, triggering reaction bites from fish that might otherwise ignore a more predictable retrieve.
Ready to Fish, Built to Last
Every Ridgeback Long Casting lure comes fitted with premium Ultimate BKK hooks that are razor sharp and strong enough to handle repeated strikes from big predators straight out of the packet. Like all Nomad Design lures, the Ridgeback range is designed by anglers with decades on the water, meaning you’re buying a lure that’s tougher, lasts longer, and catches more fish.
Tips for Success
Match the weight to conditions:
Light models (10–20g) shine in calm surf and for sight casting to schools. Heavier sizes (40–80g) punch through wind and cover more water quickly.
Vary your retrieve:
Start with a medium-fast wind and throw in pauses to let the lure flutter as tailor often smash it on the drop, while salmon will hit during a steady burn.
Look for bait and birds:
Salmon and tailor often push bait to the surface. Casting just beyond the foamy edge or under diving birds dramatically increases your hookup chances.
Whether you’re targeting early-morning tailor runs or chasing big surf salmon on a windswept beach, the Ridgeback Long Casting range gives you the reach, action, and strength to land more fish.
Check out the whole Ridgeback LC range here
