The Malosi Chieftain 180F is a game-changing floating stickbait designed to withstand the brutal strikes of New Zealand Kingfish and pelagics. Crafted with a unique hybrid construction, it features a buoyant Paulownia wood core encapsulated in a tough resin shell, offering the perfect balance of liveliness and extreme durability required for topwater battles.

• Hybrid Construction – Combines a solid Paulownia wood core with a hard resin shell for superior action and impact resistance.
• Horizontal Posture – Sits flat on the surface at rest, mimicking a wounded baitfish more naturally than tail-down lures.
• Versatile Action – erratic S-swim on a straight retrieve, or aggressive bubble trails when swept and popped.
• Heavy Duty Build – Reinforced with 2mm stainless steel through-wire and finished with 10 layers of protective PU coating.
• Rigging Flexibility – Tuned to swim perfectly with trebles, singles, or a mixed hook setup for varied conditions.