Halco - Slidog 85
Specifications
About this lure
The Halco – Slidog 85 is the bite-sized addition to the legendary Slidog stickbait range, delivering the same deadly action in a compact, easy-to-fish profile. From shallow flats to deeper structure, this little lure punches well above its weight and gets smashed by a wide range of inshore predators.
- Compact 85mm profile – Perfect for pressured fish and smaller baitfish scenarios
- Signature shimmy on the drop – Side-to-side fall that triggers strikes at any depth
- Easy-to-work action – Fish it fast, slow, or with pauses and sweeps
- Light 15g weight – Ideal for spinning and light tackle casting
- Versatile retrieve styles – Straight wind, stop–go, or let it sink and flutter
- Inshore assassin – Deadly on snapper, trevally, kahawai, and other little pelagics
How to fish the Halco - Slidog 85
Big Kev's Tips
Which colour, and when
PilchardNatural baitfish match that shines in clear water under bright sun.
Chrome Gold Black BackHard flash in clear water and bright sun - draws kahawai and kingfish from a distance.
White RedheadRed head reads as a wounded baitfish, a strong contrast trigger in bright conditions.
FusilierChartreuse belly with chrome flash stands out when the light drops or water clouds up.
Liquid LimeHigh-vis reaction colour that stands out in stained or murky water.
FifoWarm orange flash pulls fish in at dawn, dusk or in low light.
HoodlumNatural baitfish profile for clear water and bright daylight.
LumoGlows to stay visible in low light, overcast skies or dirty water.
Blue FluoroHigh-vis reaction colour that stands out in stained or murky water.
Silver ShadowHard flash in clear water and bright sun - draws kahawai and kingfish from a distance.
Trout EnvyNatural baitfish match that shines in clear water under bright sun.
Chrome PinkPink flash that holds across conditions - a reliable snapper colour.
Gin ClearGhost finish disappears in gin-clear water, fooling pressured fish in full sun.
Chrome TigerHard flash in clear water and bright sun - draws kahawai and kingfish from a distance.
Coral TroutWarm coral flash pulls snapper in low light or lightly stained water.
Tickled PinkClassic NZ pink confidence colour that works across all light and water conditions.
Gravel RashNatural baitfish match that shines in clear water under bright sun.
Pink CadillacClassic NZ pink confidence colour that works across all light and water conditions.
Rose TattooClassic NZ pink confidence colour that works across all light and water conditions.
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