Halco Max 130 – 13cm 80g

Halco Max 130 13cm | 80g: The High-Speed Bibless Specialist

The Halco Max 130 is a cutting-edge, bibless minnow designed to push the boundaries of lure speed and versatility. At Gerrys Fishing, we rate this as one of the premier high-speed lures for both casting and trolling. Named the Best New Hard Body Lure at the Australian Tackle Show upon its release, the Max 130 is engineered for extremely fast straight retrieves and is a proven winner on Yellowfin Tuna, Mackerel, and Giant Trevally (GT).

Its highly streamlined design and 80g weight make it an unbeatable casting tool, even into the strongest head-on breezes, while its legendary toughness ensures it stays in one piece against the worlds most aggressive pelagics.

Engineering & Extreme Speed Capability

• High-Speed Stability: Unlike many lures that blow out at high speeds, the Max 130 is designed to run straight and true several meters below the surface. It can be trolled at speeds from 2 knots up to an incredible 12 knots with minimal resistance.

• Slender Tail Design: The body tapers into a slender tail section. This is strategically designed for maximum hook exposure on the strike, ensuring that fast-moving predators are pinned securely.

• Reinforced Polymer Structure: Built from high-tech polymers with a solid structure, the Max is essentially bulletproof. Its wire-through construction means that even if the body is scarred, you remain directly connected to the fish.

• Heavy-Duty Armament: Factory-rigged with #2 Mustad 3XX Trebles and Halcos legendary heavy-duty fish rings, this lure is equipped to fight fish weighing hundreds of pounds.

Technical Specifications

Tactical Applications

The Max 130 is a technical tool that excels in several exotic and local scenarios. The Gerrys team suggests:

• The Burn and Bloom Casting: When working feeding schools of Tuna or Mackerel, launch the Max 130 and burn it back with a high-speed reel. Its sinking nature allows you to vary the count-down time to cover different depths where fish are holding.

• Prospecting the Wash: Use its incredible castability to reach white-water washes and bommies from a distance. The 80g weight allows for precision casting from the shore or a drifting boat into the strike zone.

• Offshore Trolling Spread: Add a Max 130 to your trolling spread when traveling between spots. Its high-speed capability (up to 12 knots) means you can fish on the move without slowing the boat down, making it an excellent search lure for Wahoo and Tuna.

• Vertical Jigging: Because it is a rapid sinking bibless lure, it can be jigged vertically over pinnacles for species like Yellowtail or Amberjack. Use sharp rod lifts to create an erratic darting motion as it falls.

Gerrys Verdict:

The Halco Max 130 (13cm/80g) represents the lure of the future for the serious saltwater angler. It is a dynamic sinking minnow that combines the distance of a metal lure with the realistic swimming action of a hard body. If you are hunting record-breaking pelagics, the Max 130 is an essential weapo