Malosi - Minion 80F
About this lure
The Malosi Minion 80F is a precision-engineered shallow floating minnow designed to dominate skinny water and estuarine environments. Built with a robust dual-layer shell and high-grade ABS material, this 80mm lure offers a versatile action that transitions from a seductive slow roll to an erratic darting panic, making it a lethal option for New Zealand's shallow-water Snapper, Kahawai, and freshwater Trout.
- Precision Weighting – Delivers a balanced, highly responsive action that casts surprisingly well for its size.
- Floating Buoyancy – Rises on the pause to hover above weed beds and rock structure, minimizing snags in shallow zones.
- Versatile Action – Produces a tight shimmer on a slow roll or kicks and darts with aggressive rod twitches.
- Dual-Layer Construction – Ensures maximum durability against aggressive strikes from toothy predators.
- Pre-Rigged Hardware – Ready to fish with heavy-duty BKK 6066-3X #10 treble hooks for superior hook-up rates.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Length | 80mm |
| Weight | 7.6g |
| Type | Floating Shallow Minnow |
| Depth | <1m |
| Hooks | BKK 6066-3X #10 |
How to fish the Malosi - Minion 80F
Big Kev's Tips
How to work it
The Minion 80F excels in skinny water and estuaries where a slow, seductive retrieve works best.
Cast and work it with a gentle twitch-and-pause rhythm to produce a tight shimmer, or ramp up to aggressive rod twitches for erratic darting when targeting active fish.
Its floating design means it rises on the pause, ideal for working over weed beds and rock structure in shallow zones without snagging. The 7.6g weight casts well for its 80mm size, making it easy to place precise casts in tight spaces.
Which colour, and when
RapturePure chrome flash draws fish from a distance in clear, bright conditions.
AztecHolographic silver with a dark back matches baitfish closely in clear, bright water.
SpectrePearl white holographic finish works well in low light or slightly overcast conditions.
MambaHard dark silhouette with contrast belly - the pick for bright-day glare or choppy water.
TonicHolographic silver with a dark back matches baitfish closely in clear, bright water.
EtherPure chrome flash draws fish from a distance in clear, bright conditions.
MisoWarm orange tones stand out in low light or lightly stained water.
FrostPearl white holographic finish works well in low light or slightly overcast conditions.
LotusHigh-vis yellow flash cuts through stained or murky water when other colours disappear.
NukeWarm orange tones stand out in low light or lightly stained water.
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