4oz Frantic Mack
£100.00
The original FRANTIC series created in 2010 (and the first StrategicAngler® model to be released) has finally received a major update. In early 2023, I decided to experiment in making the 8.25″ Frantic series a little smaller since we just moved to the Outerbanks and there were a lot more tuna casting opportunities. The Yellowfin and Bigeye here are on average, around 30-60 lbs with some over the triple digit mark, so a smaller lure would be awesome and also be perfect for targetting those big bluefins we see early season who seem to prefer a smaller bait! After a year of prototyping, the new Frantic series was released in the Spring of 2024.
Even though I wanted to make the 8.25″ Frantic smaller, I also wanted it heavier so it could cast as well as (or even better) than the original. With the release of the UV enhanced/clear Naia series in 2020 followed by the Proteus series in 2021, I experimented with different Frantic re-designs for over a year until I found the sweet spot: a 7 inch (180mm), UV enhanced, clear solid cast body with a heavier ballasting system that comes in at just under 130g. The wire loops were also redesigned and now feature all teardrop shapes to allow a much looser action with any hook setup you choose. I found that the hardware on a “U” shaped belly or tail hanger often limit the movement of a lure due to the split ring and hook sitting too close to the body. (The teardrop loops were a new configuration that was developed from the Naia and Proteus series since they only have a rear hook point).
The most significant attribute to the new Frantic 180 is the “Dead drop.” Cast the lure and leave it be. The new Frantic 180 has a very aggressive horizontal fluttering drop that shimmies and throws light from its internal reflective foil. This reflected light, coupled with an all natural paint pattern on a clear Frantic 180 truly defines what a dead or dying baitfish looks like. Work it back with a twitch or another long pause, you can also do a fast retrieve or a sweep, and it will always frantically swim with a tight wiggle.
The new (clear) Frantic design will eventually replace the 8.25″ Frantic FS/SS models (now a legacy model); once I use up all my stock of injection molded blanks.
The new Frantic series is only available as a Fast sinking model.
SPECIFICATIONS
FRANTIC 180
Length: 7 inches (180 mm)
Average weight: 4 ounces (125-130 grams)
0.087 inch (2.2 mm) thick x-heavy wiring
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Description
The original FRANTIC series created in 2010 (and the first StrategicAngler® model to be released) has finally received a major update. In early 2023, I decided to experiment in making the 8.25″ Frantic series a little smaller since we just moved to the Outerbanks and there were a lot more tuna casting opportunities. The Yellowfin and Bigeye here are on average, around 30-60 lbs with some over the triple digit mark, so a smaller lure would be awesome! After a year of prototyping, the new Frantic series was released in the Spring of 2024.
Even though I wanted to make the 8.25″ Frantic smaller, I also wanted it heavier so it could cast as well as (or even better) than the original. With the release of the UV enhanced/clear Naia series in 2020 followed by the Proteus series in 2021, I experimented with different Frantic re-designs for over a year until I found the sweet spot: a 7 inch (180mm), UV enhanced, clear solid cast body with a heavier ballasting system that comes in at just under 130g. The wire loops were also redesigned and now feature all teardrop shapes to allow a much looser action with any hook setup you choose. I found that the hardware on a “U” shaped belly or tail hanger often limit the movement of a lure due to the split ring and hook sitting too close to the body. (The teardrop loops were a new configuration that was developed from the Naia and Proteus series since they only have a rear hook point).
The most significant attribute to the new Frantic 180 is the “Dead drop.” Cast the lure and leave it be. The new Frantic 180 has a very aggressive horizontal fluttering drop that shimmies and throws light from its internal reflective foil. This reflected light, coupled with an all natural paint pattern on a clear Frantic 180 truly defines what a dead or dying baitfish looks like. Work it back with a twitch or another long pause, you can also do a fast retrieve or a sweep, and it will always frantically swim with a tight wiggle.
The new (clear) Frantic design will eventually replace the 8.25″ Frantic FS/SS models (now a legacy model); once I use up all my stock of injection molded blanks.
The new Frantic series is only available as a Fast sinking model.
SPECIFICATIONS
FRANTIC 180
Length: 7 inches (180 mm)Average weight: 4 ounces (125-130 grams)0.087 inch (2.2 mm) thick x-heavy wiring
