Malosi - Vader 260F
About this lure
The Malosi Vader 260F is a flagship floating stickbait engineered to command attention in New Zealand's big game waters. Built with a unique hybrid construction that encases a buoyant Paulownia wood core within a tough ABS-like resin shell, this 260mm lure offers the perfect blend of liveliness and extreme durability required for targeting massive Kingfish and Tuna.
- Hybrid Construction – Combines a lively Paulownia wood core with a hard resin outer shell for superior buoyancy and impact resistance.
- Versatile Action – Delivers a wide S-curve on long sweeps, erratic splashing on twitches, or a seductive subsurface swim on a straight retrieve.
- Heavy-Duty Wire – Features a 2mm stainless steel through wire to withstand the crushing jaw pressure of trophy pelagics.
- Long Casting Design – Rear-weighted balance allows for exceptional casting distance, punching through stiff New Zealand coastal breezes.
- Rigging Versatility – Supplied unrigged to accommodate large trebles or singles depending on your specific target and catch-and-release preference.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Floating Stickbait |
| Length | 260mm |
| Weight | 180g |
| Core Material | Paulownia Wood / Resin Shell |
| Hardware | Unrigged (Suits heavy trebles/singles) |
How to fish the Malosi - Vader 260F
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Which colour, and when
RapturePearl-white chrome flash that reads clean and bright in full sun on clear water.
AcidSilver-chrome flash with a natural baitfish profile, the clear-water bright-day pick.
FuseHigh-vis chartreuse cuts through chop or overcast glare when you need the lure seen.
SushiRed-head contrast with warm flash body, a strong low-light or overcast attractor.
NecroDark metallic silhouette that punches hard contrast against bright sky or choppy water.
CalypsoTiger-stripe chrome pattern mimics a fleeing baitfish in clear, well-lit conditions.
NabooSilver-chrome flash with a natural baitfish profile, the clear-water bright-day pick.
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