Malosi - Chieftain 180F
About this lure
The Malosi Chieftain 180F is a game-changing floating stickbait designed to withstand the brutal strikes of New Zealand Kingfish and pelagics. Crafted with a unique hybrid construction, it features a buoyant Paulownia wood core encapsulated in a tough resin shell, offering the perfect balance of liveliness and extreme durability required for topwater battles.
- Hybrid Construction – Combines a solid Paulownia wood core with a hard resin shell for superior action and impact resistance.
- Horizontal Posture – Sits flat on the surface at rest, mimicking a wounded baitfish more naturally than tail-down lures.
- Versatile Action – erratic S-swim on a straight retrieve, or aggressive bubble trails when swept and popped.
- Heavy Duty Build – Reinforced with 2mm stainless steel through-wire and finished with 10 layers of protective PU coating.
- Rigging Flexibility – Tuned to swim perfectly with trebles, singles, or a mixed hook setup for varied conditions.
| Type | Floating Stickbait |
| Length | 180mm |
| Weight | 75g |
| Core Material | Solid Paulownia |
| Recommended Split Rings | #8 Heavy |
How to fish the Malosi - Chieftain 180F
Big Kev's Tips
How to work it
Fish the Chieftain 180F on the surface as a topwater stickbait for Kingfish and pelagics.
Cast it out and let it settle - its horizontal posture means it sits flat at rest, imitating a wounded baitfish. From there, choose your action: a straight retrieve draws an erratic S-swim, while sweeping the rod tip and popping the lure throws aggressive bubble trails to call fish up.
Vary your cadence to read the fish's mood - subtle swimming on calm days, sharper sweeps and pauses when they want aggression.
At 75g and 180mm this lure carries well on the cast and lands with presence, so pair it with a rod and reel matched to heavy topwater work and stout leader.
Rig with trebles, singles, or a mixed setup to suit conditions, and use #8 heavy split rings to hold up to brutal strikes.
The through-wire and reinforced build are made for sustained topwater battles.
Which colour, and when
RaptureNatural baitfish profile that shines in clear water under bright sun.
AcidDark natural back over metallic belly suits clear water in bright daylight.
FuseHigh-vis chartreuse element grabs attention in choppy water or flat grey light.
SushiWarm flash back over silver belly - a reliable low-light or dawn pick.
NecroDark silhouette with flash accents - cuts through low light or overcast conditions.
CalypsoHigh-vis chartreuse element grabs attention in choppy water or flat grey light.
NabooNatural baitfish profile that shines in clear water under bright sun.
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