HALCO POLTERGEIST

Reviewed by Matt Borg
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The Halco Poltergeist has been a top seller of the Halco range for many years now.

The Poltergeist is made in two sizes: the 80mm and the 50mm. I have used both models personally have found the Poltergeist to be a lure great for casting and trolling. I have caught Murray cod, golden perch, redfin, trout and flathead using the Poltergeist 80 and 50.

Halco claims that they are "The ultimate crash diver". This means that from the moment you begin your troll or retrieve the lure dives straight down. I have found that they are very productive when casting into deep water that is close to the bank. Lures that crash dive are great for getting to fish that hold up in the structure right against the bank.

80mm Specifications
	Length: Weight: Swim Depth: Hooks: Speed: Applications:   Buoyancy:	80 mm 17 grams 5 metres Plus No.1 Mustad 3xx Trebles 0.5 - 3 knots Trolling / Casting Floating

50mm Specifications
	Length: Weight: Swim Depth: Hooks: Speed: Applications:   Buoyancy:	50 mm 7 grams 3 metres Plus No.6 Mustad Triple Grip Trebles 0.5 - 3 knots Trolling / Casting Floating

Halco Lures also have a "Bullet Proof" bib made from polycarbonates used in bulletproof glass. They also are put together with a unique glue-less locking method, they claim glue solvents weaken plastic over time and the glue-less system hold bibs firmly in place.

For any more information on the Halco Poltergeist visit the Halco website here or drop into your local tackle shop.

Matt Borg
November 2004