Is Nomad SQUIDTREX Better Than The Real Thing..?

Is it too early to call best lure design of 2023 😅
Well as if Nomad didnt already dominate the deep water vibing market, but then along come the new Nomad Design Squidtrex. The latest lure craze to hit the deep blue and there are already a lot of trophy deep water species falling victim to this seductive lures charm.
In this episode we spend a lot of time looking for new areas to fish, and what better to test the water than with the Squidtrex 130. We knew the glamourous conditions and small tides were going to make it tough, so we fished the lures fast so the fish didn’t have much time to study our offerings, and the results are here to show.
This video is 4k so make sure you crank the resolution up!
Enjoy ✌🏻

[@adamalback400]

Foul hooking the Trev up the clacker was just classic 🤣🤣. Good to see some really healthy banter between the boys also. Tight lines mate

[@Micksgonefishing]

Hahaha man I thought that was something epic too! Oh and banter, what banter 😅 I had to edit all the proper good stuff out 😂😂😂 too many Fs and Cs flying around as well as the shark donger 😂 what a trip

[@glennmerchant6275]

Thank you for the episodes I really enjoy them. I am always impressed how when your Dad if fishing with you that you go to great lengths to make it easier for him and now you are bringing the 3rd generation into the team. That is one of the great things with fishing it can be enjoyed by all despite age differences. Tight lines always.

[@Micksgonefishing]

Thanks for the comment Glenn, I love taking the old man out and doing what he did for me! I love that I’m able to take him out and show him what he shaped me into and teaching him what I’ve learnt! And to be able to pass it all down to my own boys is something I’m proud of!!! I’m glad you enjoy the videos!

[@deanhoward7534]

Yep totally agree 👍

[@chinncannon]

I don't know if Nomad is giving you these jigs to use or not, but at over $20-$30 buck a pop or more for the biggest ones, I can't see using them over real squid or a big tube jig if you're going to be breaking them off all the time like in this video. I love the look and how they seem to work, but ouch every time they snap off!

[@Micksgonefishing]

It’s a gamble, bait = smaller, less desirable fish whereas lures are like a live bait when worked effectively so less undesirable bycatch, at $50 a block of squid I’d rather the challenge of catching a trophy fish on a lure, minus the bycatch. It depends how much you like catching small fish I suppose…

[@kizzjd9578]

I agree, they are expensive but they work really well. They outfished jigs and bait last time I went out. Bait was getting sharked on 200lb leader pe6, jigs were catching the occasional fish. Squidtrex catching quality reef fish just sitting in the rod holder lol. They need to adjust the small swuidtrex though because the hook gets caught on itself.

[@user-lb9pp1py7n]

at this case might as well get your rod and reel from Walmart too. Fishing is not cheap can’t complain about pricey lures when rods and reels are top tier in your arsenal .

[@Micksgonefishing]

@@user-lb9pp1py7n don’t forget the $50k boat you’re out on to do this type of fishing

[@Rev104ft]

Bro, love your vids. Keep it up.

[@Micksgonefishing]

Thanks man, will do 👌🏻

[@antz2556]

Old Michael Jackson hey!!! Great vid again mick👍👍🍺🍺

[@Micksgonefishing]

Hahaha it was definitely MJ 😂 Thanks mate!

[@ronyfrelly5042]

The best fishing bait at the moment that I have seen from the bait I have used from other bait👍🎣

[@Micksgonefishing]

I agree!

[@seanprawn3315]

Holy shit I've missed a few episodes & the beards gone!

[@Micksgonefishing]

Hahaha you need to catch up bro 😂😂🍻

[@benroche181]

Great vid as always Mick. Squid trex looks like a belter!!

[@Micksgonefishing]

Thanks mate, yeah it’s good fun playing with a new lure concept and getting the feel for it! Especially with its conversion rate on some of the more difficult species. I just heard it caught 2 wrasse for one of the blokes I spoke to on Facebook and In Matt’s new video Nolzy gets 3 good reds straight up on it! Pretty good track record only 1 week out!

[@benroche181]

@@Micksgonefishing wow man. Def worth a squizz!!!

[@YTFishingKif]

Good fishing😍👍🏻👍🏻🔥🔥

[@Micksgonefishing]

We’re spoilt here, that was a tough day 😅

[@richardcochrane8119]

This is the first time iv seen Mick's face

[@Micksgonefishing]

Haha still got the slug to hide behind 😂

[@christopherhonor2410]

Sick video mate, can't wait for a run with you when I'm up there next,

[@Micksgonefishing]

Thanks mate ✌🏻

[@jasonlaw6667]

awsome cheers bud\

[@Micksgonefishing]

All good bro ✌🏻

[@Fish_dady]

6:50 was so funny 😂 he’s Mikel Jackson

[@Micksgonefishing]

Hahahaha

[@kamsanijohar7994]

Cantik lure nya mantap..sir

[@Micksgonefishing]

Cheers mate 🍻

[@yoshavzoobnyobaustralia977]

Best father and son time ❤️🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@Micksgonefishing]

Yeah mate, gotta make the most of it, doesn’t happen often enough!

[@rob7385]

Was that a snapped hook from that Trev when yous were tangled?

[@Micksgonefishing]

It was, good spotting 👌🏻

[@markheath9172]

Just been on a long fishing trip and used the squidtrex extensively - didnt find them very good - triggerfish chewed the tentacles off. Fished no better than a normal soft plastic and jighead which is far cheaper especially if sharks are around.

[@Micksgonefishing]

Sounds like you got a few fish then, if the triggers were that bad then you’d naturally change to a cheaper offering if it worked just as good, in the last year I’ve used them I find they’re better on quiet days when not a lot else is happening

[@vsonic86]

I notice these squidtrek came with assist hook. But will it kill the action if you replace them with a bigger assist hook? Also if you have a smaller size such as 110 and 90😭, will it kill the action if you add sinker at the bottom using that split ring for faster sinker?

[@Micksgonefishing]

I haven’t played with the setup enough to know what the sinker below will do but I think it will kill the action a little. A slight hook upgrade is fine!

[@Amrifishingandtraveling93]

Nice big size

[@Micksgonefishing]

Thanks mate!

[@ReefRunnerRebuild]

God looks close to my favourite spot out near penrith. Need to get me a couple of those jigs though

[@Micksgonefishing]

Haha yeah we were sniffing around out there 😂

[@Voltys_fishing]

How many knots are you doing on you loop knot with the Squidtrex? Cant wait to try mine

[@Micksgonefishing]

Usually just tie a granny, go through the lure, back through the granny, then 1.5 turns around the main line then back through the granny.. works a treat 👌🏻

[@Voltys_fishing]

@@Micksgonefishing Cheers mate Sure i seen that in ya last video Was surprised how few turns you tie it off with But obviously it holds with just a few Proof in the video 👍

[@Micksgonefishing]

Yeah look if I’m tying 30lb or lower I’d do an extra turn but in everything over that 1.5 turns is plenty

[@scowy_sg2125]

I don’t know if your allowed to say but I think from memory did you used to use oceans legacy jigging rods. Did you just change up for sponsorship. I’m looking for a slow pitch rod got a OL casting rod and I’m impressed with quality for price. Was hoping to get your thoughts. If your nomad sponsored or whatever and can’t say then all good 👍🏽

[@Micksgonefishing]

I’m not sponsored for rods or tackle at all mate, I am sponsored by BKK and Tide Apparel and that’s it. I’ve still got my legacy rods but I’ve had them for a long time and I’ve been playing with some other stuff lately. A standard slow pitch rod for vibing isn’t really ideal, that’s why I’ve gone to the heavy tipped pe 3-6 nomad rod for vibing. Hoping to help develop the ultimate vibing rod soon as I feel that’s something that’s missing in the market…

[@scowy_sg2125]

@@Micksgonefishing copy that cheers for the feed back. And yeah I vibe more then I slow pitch really I was hoping to try get a one size fits all jigging vibing overhead outfit around the Pe4 mark just to save money. But may not be realistic

[@kizzjd9578]

@@Micksgonefishinghow are you going on the vibe rod? Be interesting to see

[@mobydickmischeivousadventures]

What size simrad are u using, cheers, bought a boat n not sure what sounder i want to put in it

[@Micksgonefishing]

12” simrad 👌🏻

[@noahocampo8863]

matt made the same kind of video fishing the squid trex and he noticed the same thing about the squid. the fish respond better after burning it then stopping it abruptly.

[@Micksgonefishing]

Yeah I saw he was using a similar technique, definitely get the fishes attention!!

[@ezamrazali709]

Power2👍

[@Micksgonefishing]

Got him 💪🏻

[@Matt7337S]

Hey mate what combo are you using. Seems like it could lift the bottom off the ocean.

[@Micksgonefishing]

Pe 3-6 nomad rod mate, it’s got some serious power!!

[@user-ix4wl8br4t]

Hello what is the best colourof squidtrex for peligic fish like blue fish and seabass and bonito? Thanks

[@Micksgonefishing]

I haven’t caught those species in Aus here but if it were me I’d be going the white glow or the brown speckle, both bright colours which will attract attention 👌🏻

[@sloth7702]

This bait is awesome! Cant wait to get my hands on one and soak it in salt water.

[@Micksgonefishing]

You’re not wrong, better be quick! They sell out fast 👌🏻

[@deedeelemons2035]

Ha? He? He? ,They watched the last vid and coming for ya marks? He says! No mate I hope , that not the case, I’m local and try and guess,where you are but really haven’t got a clue, this is my waters, as indigenous , been out doing professional boating, fishing, tourists, and overnighters, for over 20years in this area! This captain can’t pick em! Nope, no, good vid bloke❤ dad held his own too!

[@deedeelemons2035]

However, their are some places I can call, as soon as you pass them especially islands

[@Micksgonefishing]

Haha yeah, it’s all good I only put up what I’m willing to share! I’ve fished that spot for years and in 20-30 visits I’ve only caught proper epic stuff there twice. It’s very hit and miss and it takes a lot of learning to crack it so good luck poaching it if you don’t understand what ya looking at, as to why and when it fires. I love this place hey, so many rewarding options to put your effort into from the creeks to the reef 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@Micksgonefishing]

Yeah the islands all have plenty of land marks to reference from but I doubt many fishos these days can actually use them to locate small structure! GPS has spoiled us!!

[@glennl9630]

What is your rod and reel set up??

[@Micksgonefishing]

Nomad pe3-6 slow pitch rod with a shimano grappler reel and pe 3 (50lb) braid

[@russthemuss8142]

Dad's on board - Gidday Micks Dad!

[@Micksgonefishing]

Haha Dads gone fishing 😂

[@russthemuss8142]

@Micksgonefishing yeah, it's great to see you with your Dad, I wish I had mine to take along but he's long gone, we have to make the most of every day, right? I was going to mention it was no surprise you had a shave as you didn't want to show up your dads greys! All the best to you mate, keep the video coming. Are the Percys in range for you?

[@Micksgonefishing]

Thanks mate, appreciate the comment and I’m thinking the exact thing, Dad always has priority when it comes to a spot in my boat!!! He was cooked after that first nanny, look how wrecked he is in the intro 😂 makes me happy I can take him out to do this stuff! He is my idol ❤️ and yeah I’m the oldest of 6 kids, I personally have 4 so he should be way greyer than me 😅😂😂

[@aquamenadventures4382]

Having a fish finder in fishing is like taking candy from a baby. Except the baby is in 20-40 meters deep weighing 30-50 lbs. Lol

[@Micksgonefishing]

Haha if only it actually was that easy!

[@aquamenadventures4382]

@@Micksgonefishing well i cant lie. Why would anyone limit the fishing experience if there are available upgrades to the traditional. Good catch btw keepsafe and God bless fam

[@jamesbn23]

What spinning reel is that??

[@Micksgonefishing]

6k twinny

[@ThamLangUL]

Quá tuyệt vời bạn ơi!

[@Micksgonefishing]

Cheers mate!

[@IRFANCAST]

I believe

[@Micksgonefishing]

They definitely came out swinging!

[@nickmuscat6007]

Hahah people looking for ya marks 🤣 At least there giving you the courtesy to not pull right up beside ya or making a B line for ya from 5k's out like they normally do in the channel 🤣

[@Micksgonefishing]

Haha yeah I’m pretty onto boats creeping up on me, I’m already heading away from my marks if I see one on the horizon coming towards me 😅 chances are when people ping me I’m already in the flats 😂😂 I went past to see how hectic it was and counted 5 boats where I rarely see one or two… good thing I don’t give out all my secrets aye 😅😅🤣

[@johnelkins4250]

@Micksgonefishing these baits wouldn't last 5 min in waters around the states .trigger fish would destroy it 1st drop

[@coynedaddy]

Yeah boils my piss

[@Jackomac]

@@johnelkins4250 we have trigger fish too, just go somewhere they aren’t

[@johnelkins4250]

@JackoMac lol there is no where they aren't over here man especially any amount offshore

[@jreca]

Hiw deep were you guys?

[@Micksgonefishing]

40-50m here mate

[@civic30045]

What’s your conventional setup ?

[@Micksgonefishing]

Grappler on a pe3-6 nomad jig rod

[@AshtonDickson-we1nc]

What combo is that

[@Micksgonefishing]

Pe 3-6 nomad rod and a grappler reel 🤘🏻

[@azharzakira3164]

already sold out mate😢😢😢

[@Micksgonefishing]

Yeah it’s the same story here, I’m glad I stocked up before they all went!

[@demitheschnauzer4392]

Man you messing with some horses that Pattie ok ok. Man you have to understand it’s just for conversation and companionship bro. Nobody wants to die alone.

[@Micksgonefishing]

Haha I’ll take a stronger setup next time I head out that wide I think!

[@patmac4806]

Ha ha, don’t let us see too much of them islands eh? 😅

[@Micksgonefishing]

Haha only what I’m willing to share…

[@patmac4806]

@@Micksgonefishing I live at freshy, some of the hills look familiar. Good on ya anyway, gotta enjoy life. 😎

[@TimberTramp]

Master bait’r

[@Micksgonefishing]

Yeah mate 😂

[@kajahussalnkajahussaln7985]

I am caming to fising

[@Micksgonefishing]

Haha Australia is 👌🏻👌🏻

[@asas-ff8rm]

sorry - very noob

[@Micksgonefishing]

Yep