Malosi - Vader 260F
About this lure
The Malosi Vader 260F is a flagship floating stickbait engineered to command attention in New Zealand's big game waters. Built with a unique hybrid construction that encases a buoyant Paulownia wood core within a tough ABS-like resin shell, this 260mm lure offers the perfect blend of liveliness and extreme durability required for targeting massive Kingfish and Tuna.
- Hybrid Construction – Combines a lively Paulownia wood core with a hard resin outer shell for superior buoyancy and impact resistance.
- Versatile Action – Delivers a wide S-curve on long sweeps, erratic splashing on twitches, or a seductive subsurface swim on a straight retrieve.
- Heavy-Duty Wire – Features a 2mm stainless steel through wire to withstand the crushing jaw pressure of trophy pelagics.
- Long Casting Design – Rear-weighted balance allows for exceptional casting distance, punching through stiff New Zealand coastal breezes.
- Rigging Versatility – Supplied unrigged to accommodate large trebles or singles depending on your specific target and catch-and-release preference.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Floating Stickbait |
| Length | 260mm |
| Weight | 180g |
| Core Material | Paulownia Wood / Resin Shell |
| Hardware | Unrigged (Suits heavy trebles/singles) |
How to fish the Malosi - Vader 260F
Big Kev's Tips
How to work it
The Vader 260F is a surface stickbait designed for big game work in New Zealand coastal waters.
Work it with long sweeps to generate a wide S-curve action, or use sharp twitches for erratic splashing to trigger strikes. On a straight retrieve, it swims subsurface with a seductive motion.
The 180g weight and rear-weighted balance deliver exceptional casting distance, cutting through coastal wind - ideal for covering ground when hunting in open water. Cast long, vary your cadence between aggressive twitches and steady strips, and pause to let it sit.
Which colour, and when
RapturePearl-white chrome flash that reads clean and bright in full sun on clear water.
AcidSilver-chrome flash with a natural baitfish profile, the clear-water bright-day pick.
FuseHigh-vis chartreuse cuts through chop or overcast glare when you need the lure seen.
SushiRed-head contrast with warm flash body, a strong low-light or overcast attractor.
NecroDark metallic silhouette that punches hard contrast against bright sky or choppy water.
CalypsoTiger-stripe chrome pattern mimics a fleeing baitfish in clear, well-lit conditions.
NabooSilver-chrome flash with a natural baitfish profile, the clear-water bright-day pick.
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