Malosi - Echo 80F
About this lure
The Malosi Echo 80F is a precision-engineered floating stickbait designed to dominate New Zealand's shallow estuaries, flats, and harbour margins. Built with a robust dual-layer shell and equipped with an internal rattle, this 80mm surface lure mimics a fleeing baitfish with an erratic walk-the-dog action that triggers aggressive strikes from Kahawai, Trevally, and Snapper lurking in the shallows.
- Walk-the-Dog Action – Delivers a seductive side-to-side slide with minimal rod tip movement, making it easy to animate even for beginners.
- Floating Buoyancy – Rises on the pause to hover above weed beds and oyster racks, allowing you to fish skinny water without snagging.
- Sonic Attraction – Features an internal clicking mechanism that emits a distinctive sound to draw predatory fish in from a distance.
- BKK Hardware – Pre-rigged with 3X strong BKK 6066 treble hooks to withstand the crushing jaws of aggressive inshore species.
- Aerodynamic Profile – The balanced 8g body design ensures long, accurate casts to reach spooky fish feeding on the flats.
| Length | 80mm |
| Weight | 8g |
| Type | Floating Stickbait |
| Hooks | BKK 6066-3X #10 |
How to fish the Malosi - Echo 80F
Big Kev's Tips
How to work it
Cast the Echo 80F to shallow flats, estuaries, and harbour margins where baitfish congregate. The internal rattle adds sonic attraction to draw fish from distance.
Work it with a walk-the-dog retrieve-gentle side-to-side rod tip twitches that create a seductive sliding action; the lure's floating design means it rises on the pause, ideal for skipping over weed beds and oyster racks without snagging.
Keep your rod tip low and use short, rhythmic twitches rather than aggressive jerks. Pause frequently to let the lure hover and trigger strikes from aggressive shallow-water feeders.
The 8g body casts well to spooky fish on the flats, and the Vanfook trebles are built to handle hard-fighting inshore species.
Which colour, and when
RaptureSilver sardine flash draws fish in clear water under bright sun.
AztecHard dark silhouette with red accent - bright-day contrast or low light.
SpectrePearl white holographic glow reads well in low light or overcast conditions.
MambaHard dark silhouette with red accent - bright-day contrast or low light.
TonicNatural green-gold baitfish match for clear water and bright daylight.
EtherPearl white holographic glow reads well in low light or overcast conditions.
MisoWarm orange-brown tone that stands out in stained or murky harbour water.
FrostPearl white with blue back - a clean baitfish profile for clear, calm conditions.
LotusWarm yellow flash to pull fish in when the light drops off.
NukeHigh-vis yellow head with pale body - a reaction colour for stirred or low-light water.
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