Malosi - Vader 220F
About this lure
The Malosi Vader 220F is a commanding floating stickbait engineered to draw explosive strikes from New Zealand’s apex predators. Built with a unique hybrid construction, it features a solid Paulownia wood core encapsulated in a toughened resin shell, offering the lively action of timber with the durability required for heavy salt water use. Ideally suited for targeting Kingfish and Tuna around reef edges and pins, this lure moves serious water with a wide S-shaped swimming action and a dense bubble trail.
- Hybrid Construction – Combines a solid Paulownia wood core with a 2mm ABS-like resin shell for superior action and durability.
- Heavy-Duty Wiring – Features a 2mm stainless steel 316L through-wire system to withstand the crushing power of trophy fish.
- Versatile Action – Produces a wide, slashing S-curve on the sweep and an erratic porpoise action when twitched.
- Long Casting – Rear-weighted design ensures stability in flight and maximum distance even in windy conditions.
- Premium Finish – Coated with 10 layers of polyurethane for maximum resistance to toothy strikes and hook rash.
- Rigging Versatility – Tunable buoyancy allows for the use of heavy trebles for grip or inline singles for improved release.
| Type | Floating Stickbait |
| Length | 220mm |
| Weight | 100g (Unrigged) |
| Material | Paulownia Core / Resin Shell |
| Recommended Hooks | 5/0 Trebles or 8/0–11/0 Singles |
How to fish the Malosi - Vader 220F
Big Kev's Tips
How to work it
Fish the Vader 220F on the surface as a topwater stickbait, working it across reef edges and pins where predators hunt.
Use a sweep-and-pause cadence: a long rod sweep produces the wide, slashing S-curve, while sharp twitches on a slack line generate an erratic porpoise action and a dense bubble trail that draws attention from below.
The rear-weighted design casts a long way and holds stability in wind, so cover water and search for active fish rather than sitting on one spot.
Vary your retrieve speed and pause length until you find the trigger, letting the floating body rest between moves.
Match it to a heavy stickbait outfit and strong terminal tackle to handle Kingfish and Tuna.
The tunable buoyancy lets you rig heavy trebles for grip or inline singles, so set up according to how the fish are hitting on the day.
Which colour, and when
RapturePearl white and chrome flash - the natural baitfish match for clear water and bright sun.
AcidGreen-silver chrome flash reads as a tight baitfish profile in clear, well-lit water.
FuseHigh-vis chartreuse cuts through stained or low-light water to stay visible.
SushiRed head with warm flash body - a wounded-baitfish trigger in bright, clear conditions.
NecroDark metallic silhouette throws a hard outline - the pick for bright-day contrast or overcast.
CalypsoBold tiger stripe and orange flash - a reaction colour for choppy water or low light.
NabooPearl white and chrome flash - the natural baitfish match for clear water and bright sun.
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