Delta Flex trace lifter XL

Kairotic Delta-Flex XL Trace Lifter

The big brother of the proven Delta-Flex Standard — designed specifically for heavy anchor rigs, electric reel setups and serious drone fishing applications. The XL Delta-Flex has been independently tested lifting a 750g anchor on the retrieve.

Built on the same proven flexible hydrofoil wing design as the Standard Delta Flex, the XL scales up the lift capacity while keeping the same marine grade flexible material, same proven geometry and same dual mode operation that makes the Delta-Flex unique.

How It Works

Same principle as the Standard — think of flying a kite. The wing is back-weighted so the nose naturally wants to rise under tension, with your anchor hanging below establishing the correct angle of attack automatically. Water pressure acts on that angled surface generating lift, and the flexible wings self-adjust as retrieve speed changes, transitioning from a lift foil at slow speeds to a streamlined hydrofoil profile at faster electric reel speeds.

At slower retrieve speeds the wings flex to present maximum surface to the water. As speed increases they flatten into a true hydrofoil profile — reducing drag and sustaining the plane. In rougher conditions it foils below the surface, on a calm day you can watch it tracking on the surface on the retrieve.

Core Features

• XL Flex Construction: Scaled up wing surface for heavy anchor and electric reel applications
• Back-Weighted Profile: Nose-up angle of attack inherent in the design — self-adjusts to anchor weight automatically
• Dual Mode Operation: V down it planes on the surface like a boat hull, V up it foils below the surface — lift generated either way, no self righting required
• Marine Grade Flexible Material: Saltwater tested, UV resistant, non-buoyant — sinks and sits flat at rest, less prone to being pulled sideways in cross current
• Debris Shedding: Swept wing profile sheds weed, kelp and line debris cleanly on the retrieve
• Universal Bore: Spins 360° on your trace to eliminate backbone twist
• Fish On: When a fish is fighting the flex means the wing streamlines rather than catching on structure — it gets out of the way when you need it to
• Built Tough: Resists saltwater, UV and abrasion

What Our Customers Say

"I've purchased from 2 other manufacturers and yours is far and away the best — will lift our 750g anchor."
— Grant Simpson

Select Your Rigging Option

Bare Wing Only ($21.00 single) ($55 3 pack)
Perfect for experienced anglers who crimp their own backbones. You can use swivels in place of crimps.

Fully Pre-Rigged ($28.00 single — Plug & Play)
Ready to fish straight out of the bag. No crimping tools required. Clips straight on to your backbone

Pre-Rigged Specifications: 600mm of 200lb commercial monofilament backbone, premium coastlock swivel top connection, crimped 3-way swivel with interlocking snap clip for fast anchor changes.

Important Note

The Delta-Flex XL is a hydrodynamic wing — it requires forward movement to generate lift. It will not hold an anchor up at rest. When retrieve stops or a fish takes and fights toward the bottom, the wing will naturally drop and streamline with the rig — this is normal and expected behaviour. Unlike a rigid alternative it flexes rather than catches, so it's not going to cost you a prize fish by getting caught up on structure. Resume retrieve and it engages immediately.

Proudly designed, field-tested and manufactured in New Zealand by Kairotic Lures. Flat-rate $10.00 tracked courier nationwide.