Nomad DTX Minnow 220 Heavy Duty

Get a big trolling minnow down and tracking true. The Nomad DTX Minnow 220 Heavy Duty pairs its Autotune tow point and bib system with a Hydrospeed belly eyelet for a deep-running, straight-swimming presentation. Its distressed-baitfish action is built for offshore trolling when tuna, wahoo, mackerel, or mahi mahi are on the menu.

When Your Spread Needs a Deep Runner

A lure that wanders or blows out at speed can cost you fishing time. This DTX design is intended to track straight while running deep, with a reinforced Gorilla Through Wire build for demanding offshore use. Troll at speeds up to 14 knots and adjust your setup to find the depth and action you want; depth varies with line, distance behind the boat, speed, and conditions.

The Right Pick If...

You're building an offshore trolling spread and want a large minnow with a distressed-baitfish swim and deep-running design. If you need a smaller profile or a shallower-running option, compare the other DTX models below. This is specialized trolling tackle rather than an all-purpose casting lure.

Best For

• Offshore trolling for tuna, wahoo, mackerel, and mahi mahi.
• Deep-running minnow presentations where straight tracking matters.
• Working a mixed trolling spread with different lure sizes or running depths.

Key Features

• Autotune tow point and bib system designed to keep the lure tracking true.
• Concealed Hydrospeed belly eyelet for faster trolling applications.
• Gorilla Through Wire construction and distressed-baitfish swimming action.
• Designed and tested by the Nomad Sportfishing Team in Australia.

Models & Specs

Choose a Pattern for the Spread

Use mackerel, sardine, or pilchard-inspired finishes when they suit the bait around you; try Hot Pink or another high-contrast pattern when you want a more visible option. Select your color using the variants and photos.

How to Fish It

Set it behind the boat in a position that gives it clean water, then watch the lure's action and adjust speed and line length if it stops tracking consistently. Check the tow point, leader, and hooks before deployment, and match tackle strength to your target fish.

Tackle Express Tips

• Watch the lure at your actual trolling speed before setting the full spread.
• Vary setback and speed to dial in depth and tracking rather than treating a listed depth as fixed.
• Inspect the bib, hooks, and leader after strikes or hard contact.

Quick Answers

How deep does it run? It can run over 50 ft, depending on trolling speed, line, and setback.

How fast can I troll it? Up to 14 knots; check that it tracks cleanly at your chosen speed.

What species is it suited to? Tuna, wahoo, mackerel, and mahi mahi are strong offshore trolling applications.

Complete the Spread

Compare the Nomad DTX Minnow Heavy Duty 200mm for another DTX size, the DTX Minnow 180 Heavy Duty Shallow FLT for a different running profile, or the Nomad Madmacs High Speed Trolling Lure for another trolling presentation.

Choose your color and build a spread suited to the fish and conditions.