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Nomad Design Slipstream 140 Flying Fish — Ahi Ghost (AHIG)

Nomad's flying-fish trolling lure in the 140mm size. Ahi Ghost colourway. Rigged for tuna trolling out of the box.

Field Tool$29.99 (single lure, nomadtackle.com) / ~$39.95–$45 AUD (retailer; Anglers Warehouse lists as a separate 'Lure Pack' SKU at an unconfirmed AUD price)
Nomad Design Slipstream 140 Flying Fish — Ahi Ghost (AHIG) — Nomad Design trolling lure product photograph
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Editorial

The Slipstream 140 is Nomad's flying-fish trolling lure — the smaller of the Slipstream range, sized for school-class tuna and the bait-fish profile that triggers them.

140 millimetres of profile, rigged for trolling at offshore-grade speeds. The Slipstream's flying-fish design produces a side-to-side action under tow that mimics injured bait skipping on the surface — the visual that pelagics key on. The Ahi Ghost (AHIG) colourway is a pearl-and-translucent finish that works best in clean blue water and high-sun conditions.

Sold as part of Nomad's Slipstream lure pack on the Australian market — exact pack composition (single-lure vs. multi-lure mix) was not verifiable in current research; pricing and pack contents should be confirmed with the retailer before purchase.

Why It Matters

Surface trolling for tuna and mahi works on a small set of proven baits — Halco Laser Pro, Williamson Speed Pro, Nomad Slipstream. The Slipstream's flying-fish profile and pre-rigged delivery make it a low-friction entry into the category. For anglers building a small offshore trolling spread, the Slipstream 140 is the size that pulls double duty across tuna and dolphinfish work.

Best For

  • School-class yellowfin and longtail tuna trolling
  • Mahi-mahi over offshore FADs
  • Spread filler alongside larger Slipstream 200 and 280 sizes
  • Anglers building a first offshore trolling kit

Technical Snapshot

AttributeDetail
Length140mm (5-1/2")
Weight50g (1-3/4oz)
Depth / Water ColumnSurface
ActionFloating — wings fold for casting; skips/trolls on surface
Hooks FittedBKK Kajiki 3X Single 6/0
UsesKite fishing, casting, trolling up to 8–9 knots
Through-body riggingLure slides up leader when fighting fish; unique channel design
WingsFolding; interchangeable via stainless steel nuts and bolts
Colour availabilitySun Spot, Phantom, Oceanic, Lumo Glow, Ahi Ghost, Butterfly, Electric, Ulysses
SKU (Ahi Ghost single)NOM-0141-2 (per gofishingstores.com)
Body constructionHD ABS, Matrix Metal Plate System, Diamond Grid internal pattern
Lure Pack existenceA distinct 'Slipstream 140 Flying Fish Lure Pack' URL exists at Anglers Warehouse AU — pack contents and price not confirmed from crawled data

Collector / Field Notes

The Slipstream lineup includes 140, 200, and 280 sizes — the 140 sits at the bottom of the range, sized for school-class fish. The AHIG colour code appears across multiple Nomad lures (Slipstream and Riptide both list Ahi Ghost) and is a pearl-translucent pattern designed for high-sun blue-water conditions. The product page at Anglers Warehouse AU returned a 403 during research, so the AU "Lure Pack" SKU's exact composition could not be confirmed.

FAQ

What is the Slipstream 140 used for?

Surface trolling for school-class tuna (yellowfin, longtail), mahi-mahi, and dolphin fish. The 140 sits at the smaller end of the Slipstream range — for spread filler and lighter pelagic work.

What does AHIG / Ahi Ghost mean?

AHIG is Nomad's product code for the Ahi Ghost colourway — a pearl-and-translucent pattern designed for high-sun blue-water conditions. The same colour code appears across the Slipstream and some Riptide models.

Is the Slipstream pre-rigged?

Yes. The Slipstream ships rigged for trolling out of the box — the practical advantage over comparable trolling lures that require user-rigging.

Where in the spread does the 140 fit?

Typically as a near-boat filler or short rigger position. The larger Slipstream 200 and 280 sit further back or on long riggers. The 140 covers school-class fish that follow the spread close.

What are the other Slipstream sizes?

Slipstream 140 (5.5"), Slipstream 200 (8"), Slipstream 280 (11"), and the Slipstream 280 California variant. Larger sizes target bigger pelagics — bluefin, marlin-class trolling spreads.

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Frequently Asked

What is the Slipstream 140 used for?
Surface trolling for school-class tuna (yellowfin, longtail), mahi-mahi, and dolphin fish. The 140 sits at the smaller end of the Slipstream range — for spread filler and lighter pelagic work.
What does AHIG / Ahi Ghost mean?
AHIG is Nomad's product code for the Ahi Ghost colourway — a pearl-and-translucent pattern designed for high-sun blue-water conditions. The same colour code appears across the Slipstream and some Riptide models.
Is the Slipstream pre-rigged?
Yes. The Slipstream ships rigged for trolling out of the box — the practical advantage over comparable trolling lures that require user-rigging.
Where in the spread does the 140 fit?
Typically as a near-boat filler or short rigger position. The larger Slipstream 200 and 280 sit further back or on long riggers. The 140 covers school-class fish that follow the spread close.
What are the other Slipstream sizes?
Slipstream 140 (5.5"), Slipstream 200 (8"), Slipstream 280 (11"), and the Slipstream 280 California variant. Larger sizes target bigger pelagics — bluefin, marlin-class trolling spreads.
Tags
flying fishsurfacekite fishingtrollingmarlintunaoffshorehybrid lureBKKblue water

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