Malosi - Staple Hero 180F
Specifications
About this lure
The Hero 180F is a heavy-duty long-casting floating minnow designed to reach distant predators and trigger aggressive strikes. Its streamlined body and internal weight-transfer system deliver excellent casting distance, while the pronounced rolling action and deep rattle create strong attraction on the retrieve. Diving to around 1–1.5m, the Hero is built to cover water efficiently when fish are feeding just below the surface.
- Floating minnow design – Dives to around 1–1.5m with an enticing rolling swim
- Long-cast weight transfer – Internal system maximises casting distance and accuracy
- Pronounced rolling action – Creates strong flash and movement to trigger strikes
- Deep internal rattle – Adds sound and vibration to draw attention from predators
- Heavy-duty construction – Dual-layer shell with durable PCB bib for strength
- BKK Fangs 5X hooks – Equipped with strong #2/0 trebles for hard-hitting pelagics
How to fish the Malosi - Staple Hero 180F
Big Kev's Tips
How to work it
Cast the Hero 180F to distant marks and work it with steady, medium-paced strips to activate its pronounced rolling action and deep rattle.
The lure dives to around 1-1.5 m on the retrieve, making it ideal for targeting fish feeding just below the surface.
Use a steady cadence to maintain depth and trigger aggressive strikes; vary retrieve speed if fish are following but not committing. Pair with a medium-weight saltwater rod and braided line for maximum casting distance and direct contact with the lure's action.
Which colour, and when
AlbinoSilver flash that catches bright sun and pulls fish from a distance in clear water.
BlazeDark silhouette cuts a hard outline against bright sky, a proven trigger in clear conditions.
EmeraldNatural green baitfish tone that blends in clear water under full daylight.
FusiHigh-vis chartreuse stands out when the light drops or the water goes stained.
FusionSilver flash that catches bright sun and pulls fish from a distance in clear water.
PlasmaPink chrome holds visibility across a wide range of light and water conditions.
WookyDark silhouette cuts a hard outline against bright sky, a proven trigger in clear conditions.
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