Malosi - Crusader 180M

The Malosi Crusader 180M is a heavy-duty sub-surface minnow engineered for New Zealand's topwater game when fish are feeding just below the skin. Built with a solid Paulownia wood core and a durable resin shell, this lure offers the perfect solution for targeting Kingfish and large pelagics on reef edges and wash zones where surface strikes are reluctant.

Designed to track true in turbulent water, the Crusader features a reinforced bib that bites instantly, allowing it to hold depth and flash hard in current. Its action is versatile; a rod sweep produces a deep thud, while a slow retrieve creates a seductive side-to-side roll. This 180mm floating lure rises cleanly on the pause, helping you clear shallow reef snags while triggering aggressive reaction bites from stalking predators.

• Hybrid Construction – Combines a buoyant Paulownia wood core with a tough ABS-like resin shell for maximum durability.
• Sub-Surface Action – Dives and tracks just below the surface, ideal for choppy conditions or shy fish.
• Thru-Wire System – Features 2mm stainless steel 316L wire to withstand the raw power of NZ Kingfish.
• Versatile Retrieve – Delivers a heavy thud on the sweep and a rolling flash on a straight wind.
• Bibbed Design – Ensures the lure bites fast and holds its swimming depth even in strong currents.