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Halco

Halco - Poltergeist 80

In stock
$1980

Colour: Fifo

Why this colour

Warm flash that draws fish in during low light or stained water.

How to fish this lure The retrieve, the rig, and the colour Big Kev would tie on.

Specifications

TypeTrolling Minnow
Length80mm
Weight17g
BuoyancyFloating
RiggingMustad Trebles
Trolling Speed0.5 - 3 knots
Trolling Depth~5m

About this lure

The Halco Poltergeist 80 is the ultimate crash diver, engineered to dive hard and fast the moment you turn the handle. Designed for tight structure and sharp drop-offs, it spends maximum time at depth when casting and quickly crashes down when trolling—perfect for triggering reaction strikes from fish holding deep.

  • True crash-diver design – dives almost vertically as soon as the retrieve begins
  • Maximum depth time – ideal for casting where space is limited and depth is critical
  • Drop-off specialist – excels when trolling from shallow ground into deeper water
  • Bottom-contact action – regularly hits structure, then re-dives aggressively
  • Shuffling swim at depth – highly effective around rock bars and ledges
  • Heavy-duty hardware – fitted with #2 Mustad 5XX treble hooks

How to fish the Halco - Poltergeist 80

Big Kev's Tips

Which colour, and when

Fifo FifoWarm flash that draws fish in during low light or stained water.
Deep Purple Deep PurpleDark silhouette that holds its outline well in low light or overcast conditions.
Mullet MulletNatural baitfish match for clear water and bright daylight.
Darkside DarksideDark silhouette that holds its outline well in low light or overcast conditions.
Red Stripe Red StripeThe red stripe reads as a wounded baitfish trigger in clear, bright conditions.
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