Halco - Tilsan Bass 55
Specifications
About this lure
The Halco TB55 carries the proven DNA of the classic Tilsan Bass and updates it with modern materials and precision balance. Designed to suspend perfectly in freshwater, it allows anglers to hold the lure right in the strike zone, making it deadly when fish are reluctant to chase.
- Suspending action – stays in the strike zone longer to trigger hesitant fish
- Modernised classic design – refined from the legendary Tilsan Bass profile
- Consistent running depth – tracks true at trolling and casting speeds
- Compact 55mm body – ideal for matching smaller baitfish in freshwater
- Versatile presentation – effective for both trolling and casting applications
- Quality hardware – fitted with #6 Mustad treble hooks for solid hook-ups
How to fish the Halco - Tilsan Bass 55
Big Kev's Tips
How to work it
The Tilsan Bass 55 suspends at depth, making it ideal for working reluctant fish that won't chase.
Cast and retrieve with a steady, medium pace, or troll at 1-4 knots to maintain the lure's 3.5 m running depth. Pause occasionally during retrieves to let the lure hang in the strike zone - this suspension characteristic often triggers strikes from inactive fish.
The compact 55 mm body and quality Vanfook treble hooks suit freshwater applications where precision and solid hook-ups matter.
Which colour, and when
Brown TroutMatches the natural flank of a trout-country baitfish in clear, bright conditions.
Rainbow TroutMatches the natural flank of a trout-country baitfish in clear, bright conditions.
Swamp TigerDark, broken pattern that reads as a strong silhouette in stained or low-light water.
Mustard GrunterBlack and gold contrast pulls attention in low light or lightly coloured water.
Ghost GreenSubtle, near-invisible finish that fools wary fish in gin-clear, bright conditions.
Gin ClearSubtle, near-invisible finish that fools wary fish in gin-clear, bright conditions.
Combat RockBlack and gold contrast pulls attention in low light or lightly coloured water.
DynamiteHigh-vis pink with dark contrast - a reaction colour that works when fish need a trigger.
Sunset ClauseWarm orange and gold tones that shine at dawn, dusk or under overcast skies.
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