Malosi Vader 260F | Floating Stickbait
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Product Description
Command the blue.
The Malosi Vader 260F is the flagship floating stickbait engineered for size, presence, and authority. At 260Â mm it booms across flat water and holds line in heavy wind, all while flashing and gliding with a seductive roll built to draw the largest surface predators. Cast it past where others land, sweep hard, then let Vader float, its unique action keeps big tuna, GTs and kings locked and chasing. Ships unrigged so you can rig to suit your target size and style.
- Massive surface presence: 260 mm size throws serious water, visible from distance and hard to ignore.
- Flash & roll: wide sides throw blinding light, rolling seductively when sweeping.
- Precision float: stays high during pauses and resets, holding prime strike angle.
- Wind-cut casting: weight-forward build for long range and stable flight even in strong conditions.
- Hook & hardware versatile: run heavy trebles for secure hook-ups, or inline singles to trim wind resistance and reduce snags.
Tip: sweep with intention, long sweeps maintain speed and roll, while slower sweeps with long pauses let Vader float into the sweet-spot where burly predators explode.
Sweep ? Roll ? Glide ? Pause High. The Vader creates a wide, slashing S-curve with dense bubble trails when swept, and an erratic, splashing porpoise action when twitched. It also swims seductively just below the surface with a tip-down, straight retrieve at a controlled speed. For a large, responsive floating stickbait with a commanding presence, the Vader is the lure you need to be throwing.
The Vader has been designed to accomodate a range of different rigging configurations, giving anglers the versitality they need to customize this lure for a range of fishing conditions and target species. The 260 size can accommodate the largest hooks from any brand, making it an excellent choice when pursuing huge trophy fish around world.
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Floating Stickbait |
| Model | Vader 260F |
| Length | 260Â mm |
| Weight | ~180g (unrigged) |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Core | Solid Paulownia |
| Shell | ABS-like Resin |
| Through Wire | 2?mm Stainless Steel |
| Top Coat | 10× Layers PU |
When to throw the Vader 260F?
Use it when you’ve got room to swing and need reach, long cast, big rod, blue water pushing. It shines over flats, wide reef walls, or when bait is scattered and fish are pushing.
How should I work it?
Drive with long sweeps to generate roll, then let it glide and float-pause. Let the lure hang high to tempt surface strikes. In wind, keep tip low to maintain sweep energy.
What tackle suits the 260F?
Big popping/spin outfits (PE 7–10), heavy rods (200-220 mm class), 130-lb+ leader and smooth drag, built for serious fish.
Where to buy the Vader 260F?
Available at Land & Sea, in-store and online — www.land-sea.co.nz.
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