FCL Labo - TBO 220F SLIM
Specifications
About this lure
The FCL Labo TBO 220 Slim Floating Stickbait is a beautifully balanced, nose-up floating lure that delivers a smooth, natural swimming action. Its tapered slim body produces a tight, S-shaped movement that drives kingfish and tuna wild, while remaining stable and easy to work in rough water. Handmade and painted in Japan, the TBO 220 Slim brings proven FCL craftsmanship and exceptional topwater performance.
- Slim tapered body β creates a tighter, more refined swimming action
- Nose-up float β keeps the lure tracking true and stable in rough seas
- Versatile action β swims in an enticing S-pattern or walk-the-dog motion
- Easy to work β ideal for steady sweeps with slack line for subsurface chop
- Proven performer β effective on kingfish, tuna, GTs, mackerel, and other pelagics
- Handmade in Japan β impeccable finish and trusted FCL Labo quality
How to fish the FCL Labo - TBO 220F SLIM
Big Kev's Tips
How to work it
Fish the TBO 220 Slim as a topwater stickbait, worked across the surface where its nose-up float keeps it tracking true even in rough seas.
Retrieve with steady sweeps of the rod tip, feeding slack line between pulls to let the slim tapered body swing into its tight S-pattern, or walk-the-dog with sharper twitches for a side-to-side action.
At 130g the lure carries well on the cast, letting you cover ground and reach working fish, while the balanced build keeps it stable through subsurface chop.
Pause on slack line to let it sit nose-up before the next sweep - this settle-and-swim rhythm often draws the strike.
Match it to a stickbait rod and reel loaded to handle hard-running pelagics.
It's a proven performer on kingfish, tuna, GTs, mackerel and other pelagics feeding on or near the surface.
Which colour, and when
Bluefin TrevallyNatural baitfish match for clear water and bright sun.
Bright MackerelNatural baitfish match for clear water and bright sun.
Bright Pink MackerelHigh-vis pink stands out in low light or when the water is stirred and colour washes out.
DBT Flying FishChrome belly throws flash in clear water, a strong pelagic baitfish profile on bright days.
KahawaiNatural baitfish match for clear water and bright sun.
Purple Phantom MackerelDark silhouette that holds a hard outline in bright-day chop, the go-to when fish are looking up.
ST BlueBright blue flash for clear, open water and strong overhead light.
Striped FusilierBlue back with high-vis chartreuse belly cuts through glare and draws reaction strikes in choppy or overcast conditions.
White Glow BellyGlow belly lifts visibility at dawn, dusk or under overcast skies when light is flat.