ILLEX Magnum Deraball Soft Lure

ILLEX Magnum Deraball, a soft lure for big pike

The ILLEX Magnum Deraball is a hybrid soft swimbait developed to target large predatory fish. A larger version of the well-known Deraball, it retains the original concept while offering a stronger presence in the water and a bulkier profile to attract bigger fish.

Developed in collaboration between ILLEX and JACKALL, this line-through lure is a go-to choice for pike and largemouth bass. Its compact, bulky silhouette can resemble a range of natural prey, such as baitfish, amphibians or small animals moving near the surface.

The Magnum Deraball is therefore an excellent option for targeting pike, as well as largemouth bass, big perch and other opportunistic predators.

A vibrating action to trigger strikes from big predators

A simple, effective straight retrieve

The ILLEX Magnum Deraball needs no complicated technique to be effective. A simple straight retrieve gives it a tight, vibrating swimming action.

Its body and tail produce strong vibrations and displace a substantial amount of water. This pronounced presence helps predators detect the lure quickly, especially when they are holding in vegetation or near cover.

It is thus well suited to searching for fish when the aim is to cover likely big-pike holding spots quickly.

An ideal lure for shorelines and shallow water

The Magnum Deraball performs particularly well in shallow water. It lets you work snaggy shorelines, gaps in weed beds, lily pads, submerged timber, undercut banks and rocky areas effectively.

Its high density also makes it easier to cast a good distance and place the lure precisely alongside cover.

The Magnum Deraball is especially well suited to skipping, a technique that bounces the lure across the water to reach spots beneath branches or overhanging foliage.

A versatile soft lure for different depths

Fishing deeper with the Magnum Deraball

Although it is particularly effective in shallow water, the ILLEX Magnum Deraball can also be used to explore greater depths.

Adding a free-sliding tungsten bullet weight in front of the lure increases its sink rate and helps target fish holding deeper.

This makes it easy to adapt the Magnum Deraball to conditions on the water and the depth at which predators are swimming.

ILLEX Magnum Deraball line-through rigging

A system designed to help keep fish hooked

The Magnum Deraball features line-through rigging, also known as a sliding rig. The leader passes directly through the lure’s body before connecting to the hook.

Once a fish is hooked, the lure’s body can slide up the line. This moves it away from the predator’s mouth during the fight, reducing strain on the lure and giving the fish fewer opportunities to use it as leverage to shake the hook.

Hooks suited to large predators

The ILLEX Magnum Deraball comes equipped with a reinforced treble hook mounted on a rolling swivel. This setup allows the hook to rotate freely during the fight and follow the fish’s movements.

It is particularly useful when targeting powerful pike or other large predatory fish.

Why choose the ILLEX Magnum Deraball?

The ILLEX Magnum Deraball soft lure combines ease of use, a strong presence in the water and the ability to reach hard-to-access spots. Its vibrating action helps you target predators lying in ambush, while its density makes accurate casts and skipping easier.

Its generous size makes it a particularly appealing option for targeting larger fish, especially big pike around weed beds, shorelines and cover.

Thanks to its line-through rigging and reinforced hook setup, it is also designed for hard fights with powerful fish.

ILLEX Magnum Deraball specifications

• Type: hybrid soft lure, soft swimbait
• Length: 10.2 cm
• Weight: 51 g
• Buoyancy: sinking
• Action: tight, vibrating wobble
• Target species: pike, largemouth bass, big perch, catfish
• Rigging: line-through system
• Reinforced treble hook on a rolling swivel
• Suited to shorelines, weed beds and snaggy areas
• Excellent casting and skipping performance