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Trolling Bibless Minnow

Halco

Halco - Max 190

In stock
$2980 Elsewhere: $32.99

Colour: Pilchard

Why this colour

Natural baitfish match that shines in clear water and bright daylight.

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

Specifications

TypeTrolling Bibless Minnow
Length190mm
Weight155g
BuoyancySinking
Rigging7/0 Inline Singles
Trolling Speed2 - 12 knots

About this lure

The Halco – Max 190 is a versatile, high-performance bibless minnow designed to cover water fast and handle aggressive pelagics. A larger evolution of the Max 130, this streamlined lure delivers exceptional casting distance, tracks straight at speed, and fishes effectively whether jigged, cast, or trolled.

  • Streamlined bibless design – Casts long and runs true with minimal resistance
  • Heavy 155g weight – Reaches distant fish and performs in strong wind
  • Wide application range – Effective for jigging, casting, and trolling
  • High-speed capable – Trolls cleanly at speeds up to 12 knots
  • Slender tail profile – Maximises hook exposure on the strike
  • Upgraded inline singles – Fitted with 7/0 inline hooks for improved hook-ups and safer handling

How to fish the Halco - Max 190

Big Kev's Tips

How to work it

The Max 190 is a bibless, rapid-sinking minnow that the description confirms can be jigged, cast, or trolled - so all three methods are on the table. At 155g and 190mm it casts long and cuts into strong wind, letting you reach fish holding away from the boat, then work it back at pace for aggressive pelagics.

Trolled, it tracks straight and runs cleanly at speeds up to 12 knots, so set it in the spread and tow it at trolling speed to cover water fast. Cast and retrieve at speed, or drop it and jig the sink where fish are down in the water column - its rapid sink rate gets it under the surface quickly.

Match it to heavier spin or overhead gear suited to kingfish and tuna. The slender tail and 7/0 inline singles maximise hook exposure and improve hook-ups on the strike.

Which colour, and when

Pilchard PilchardNatural baitfish match that shines in clear water and bright daylight.
White Redhead White RedheadWhite belly with a red head reads as a wounded baitfish in the top few metres.
King Brown King BrownDark brown silhouette punches a hard outline in bright glare or choppy water.
Yellowfin YellowfinNatural baitfish match that shines in clear water and bright daylight.
Fusilier FusilierBlue and chartreuse flash cuts through stained or churned water when visibility drops.
Stripey StripeyBlue and silver pelagic tones built for clear water and strong overhead light.
Liquid Lime Liquid LimeHigh-vis chartreuse reaction colour for murky, stirred or low-light conditions.
Fifo FifoWarm orange flash with a silver belly, a reliable low-light or overcast attractor.
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