Illex Magnum Deraball Soft Plastic Shad Visible Gold Carp

Illex Magnum Deraball: the compact swimbait for pike, perch and catfish

Among Illex lures, the Magnum Deraball combines the swimming action of a crankbait with the soft body of a shad. The result is a swimbait with a rounded, ball-shaped profile and a remarkably dense soft plastic compound. Despite its compact length of 10.2 cm, it casts surprisingly far. This lets you reach distant holding spots that lighter soft plastic lures can barely cover.

Precise casts to cover

Along structure-rich banks, this Illex soft plastic lure shows its strengths. With its 51 g weight, you can place it accurately under overhanging branches, along the edges of lily pad fields or next to sunken timber. The lure sinks and, on a steady retrieve, runs at a depth of around 0.1 to 1 m. By varying the retrieve speed and adding short drops, you decide how tight to the cover you work it. Its pronounced wobbling action tempts even hesitant predators to strike.

Line-thru system against lost fish

What sets the Deraball apart from many conventional fishing lures is its rigging. The leader runs through the body, so the lure slides up the line after the take. As a result, the fish cannot use the weight of the lure as leverage to throw the hook. The reinforced size 1/0 treble hook is held in position by two fixing antennae. It sits on a rolling swivel with 360° rotation, which helps prevent line twist and keeps the lure running steadily.

More pressure waves for trophy predators

As the magnum version of the proven Deraball, this lure displaces considerably more water and produces stronger pressure waves. Predators detect these signals through their lateral line, even in coloured water. Among pike lures, it stands out as a pike shad for big fish, and it is just as effective among perch lures for specimen fish or among catfish lures for smaller waters. With six colour options, you can choose the right pattern for clear or coloured water and changing light conditions.

What sets the Illex Magnum Deraball apart

• Hybrid of crankbait and shad with a rounded, compact profile
• Long casting distance thanks to its dense body and 51 g weight
• Line-thru system reduces lost fish during the fight
• Fixed treble hook on a 360° rolling swivel for a stable action
• Strong pressure waves for big pike, perch and catfish