How to Use the Nomad Design Dartwing
Engineered to mimic a skipping baitfish, the Nomad Dartwing is built for long, accurate casts thanks to its aerodynamic, rear-weighted design. This makes it a distance-casting weapon that helps anglers cover more water and reach feeding fish others can’t.
The Dartwing’s unique wing-shaped head creates a versatile surface action that can be tailored to your target species and conditions. On a steady retrieve, the wings produce an irresistible side-to-side darting motion and body roll that fires up predatory fish. Speed it up with sharp rod tip twitches, and the Dartwing will skip across the surface, throwing spray and creating maximum surface disturbance to call fish in from afar. Worked slow, the floating version delivers a subtle walk-the-dog action with a delicate spitting effect, a presentation unlike any other surface bait.
For anglers chasing fast-moving fish or needing to cover big areas quickly, the Dartwing’s long casting ability and fast-retrieve action make it an excellent search bait.
Choosing the Right Dartwing Size
Small Dartwing Sizes 70, 90 & 130 - Inshore & Estuary Fishing
The smaller Dartwing models are perfect for estuary and freshwater species such as bream, bass, perch. The 130 is ideal for inshore predators like tailor and school tuna. Their subtle yet enticing action mimics shrimp and small baitfish, making them deadly around mangroves, flats, and river mouths.
Large Dartwing Sizes 165 & 200 - Offshore & Pelagic Species
The bigger Dartwing sizes are designed for offshore and bluewater fishing, where distance and disturbance are key. Their aerodynamic shape lets you punch casts far into feeding schools of tuna, mackerel, kingfish, and other fast-moving pelagics, while the aggressive skipping action draws explosive strikes on the surface.
