Halco - Skim Stick 185
Specifications
About this lure
The Halco Skim Stick 185 is a unique surface lure built for blue-water anglers targeting aggressive pelagics. Blending the profile of a stickbait with the surface disturbance of a skittering popper, it perfectly imitates a long, fleeing baitfish skimming across the top when predators are on the hunt.
- Hybrid surface design – combines stickbait profile with skittering popper action
- Long, narrow baitfish profile – mimics fleeing prey on the surface
- Surface-skimming action – ideal for drawing explosive strikes from pelagics
- Clear polymer construction – durable body with internal holographic detailing
- Inline single hook setup – fitted with Decoy 5/0 singles for safer handling and solid hook-ups
- Blue-water capable – designed for casting and slow trolling situations
How to fish the Halco - Skim Stick 185
Big Kev's Tips
How to work it
The Skim Stick 185 is a surface hybrid that combines stickbait profile with skittering popper action, making it ideal for casting to aggressive kingfish and kahawai in blue-water conditions.
Work it with steady, rhythmic strips or twitches to create surface disturbance that imitates a fleeing baitfish; the long 185mm profile and skittering action trigger explosive strikes from pelagics hunting near the top.
It's equally effective on slow trolling passes, where the surface-skimming action draws fish from below.
Pair it with solid saltwater casting gear capable of handling the lure's casting distance and the strike power of kingfish and kahawai.
Which colour, and when
StripeyPurple and silver flash gives a strong outline in low light or overcast conditions.
DoradoNatural green-gold mackerel match for clear water and bright daylight.
Midnight BlueDark silhouette that stands out hard against bright sky - the pick for clear, sunny conditions.
Medium RarePink over chrome reads as a wounded baitfish - a confidence colour across most conditions.
CaviarClear body with orange head fires up in low light or choppy water.
Blue AngelDark silhouette that stands out hard against bright sky - the pick for clear, sunny conditions.
KoiOrange body pushes maximum visibility in low light or stained water.
PoddySilver-green back with red head - a natural baitfish match for clear, bright conditions.
SmeltChartreuse with red head cuts through when the water is stirred up or the light is flat.
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