Hawaiian Malolo - Trolling Bird Teaser

The Hawaiian Malolo Trolling Bird Teaser is a handcrafted offshore trolling teaser designed to imitate the size, shape, and surface action of a fleeing flying fish. Built to run upright across the surface with its wings extended, the Malolo creates commotion, flash, and lifelike movement within the trolling spread to attract tuna, marlin, mahi mahi, wahoo, and other pelagic gamefish.

Designed for long-rigger and stinger or shotgun positions, the Hawaiian Malolo adds tension to longer trolling lines while providing an easy visual reference for lure positioning. The additional tension can help keep long lines separated in windy conditions and allows smaller trolling lures to maintain their position farther back in the spread. Pair it with your preferred offshore trolling lure to add the profile and surface disturbance of a fleeing flying fish ahead of the presentation.

Built for demanding offshore use, each Hawaiian Malolo Bird Teaser features a durable polyurethane body, injection-molded nylon wings, and heavy-duty stainless steel rigging. The teaser comes rigged with 600 lb 49-strand stainless steel cable, stainless steel thimbles, double-barrel crimps, and a 400 lb tournament ball-bearing coastlock swivel for dependable performance in offshore trolling applications.

Features:

• Handcrafted offshore trolling bird teaser
• Designed to imitate a fleeing flying fish
• Creates surface commotion, flash, and lifelike movement
• Runs upright with a side-to-side fluttering wing action
• Ideal for tuna, marlin, mahi mahi, wahoo, and other pelagic species
• Recommended for long-rigger and stinger or shotgun positions
• Adds tension to long trolling lines for improved lure positioning
• Provides a highly visible reference for setting long lines
• Can help smaller 4–6" trolling lures maintain position farther back in the spread
• Durable polyurethane body
• Injection-molded nylon wings
• Heavy-duty stainless steel rigging

Specifications:

• Body Length: 6.25"
• Wingspan: 7.25"
• Body Material: Polyurethane
• Wing Material: Injection-Molded Nylon
• Rigging: 600 lb 49-Strand Stainless Steel Cable
• Hardware: Stainless Steel Thimbles and Double-Barrel Crimps
• Swivel: 400 lb Stainless Steel Tournament Ball-Bearing Coastlock Swivel
• Recommended Position: Long Rigger or Stinger/Shotgun
• Recommended Lure Size: 6–9" Skirted Bullet-Head Lures
• Suggested Lure Leader Length: Approximately 6–12 ft., depending on trolling setup

How to Fish the Hawaiian Malolo Bird Teaser:

The Hawaiian Malolo is especially well suited for the longer positions in an offshore trolling spread. Long-rigger and stinger or shotgun positions allow the bird to work across the surface while creating additional commotion ahead of the trolling lure.

Attach the Malolo ahead of your trolling lure and set the presentation at your desired position in the spread. Hawaiian Malolo recommends 6–9" skirted bullet-head lures for these longer positions, although a variety of offshore trolling lures can be fished behind the bird.

The Malolo can also be used with smaller 4–6" trolling lures when additional line tension is needed to keep those presentations running properly farther behind the boat.

Where should I run a Hawaiian Malolo in my trolling spread?

The Hawaiian Malolo is well suited for long-rigger and stinger or shotgun positions. These longer positions give the bird room to work across the surface while adding visibility and surface disturbance ahead of the trolling lure.

What does a Hawaiian Malolo Bird Teaser imitate?

The Hawaiian Malolo is designed to imitate a flying fish fleeing across the surface. Flying fish are an important forage species throughout offshore environments and are commonly pursued by tuna, marlin, mahi mahi, wahoo, and other pelagic predators.

How far behind the Hawaiian Malolo should the lure run?

Leader length depends on your trolling setup and lure selection, but approximately 6–12 ft. is a useful starting range behind the trolling bird.

Can I use a Hawaiian Malolo for tuna fishing?

Yes. The Hawaiian Malolo is designed for pelagic trolling and can be incorporated into trolling spreads targeting tuna as well as marlin, mahi mahi, wahoo, and other offshore gamefish.