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Rollo Wobler
Specifications |
| Type |
Jointed Crankbait |
| Material |
Plastic |
| Colors/Patterns |
6
available |
| Sizes |
8cm,
12cm |
| MSRP |
Rollo Wobler:12.00 (8cm), 12.25 (10cm), 12.50 (12cm)
Rollo Basic:9.72-10.27 depending on size |
Impressions: When I first received the Rollo Lure and
the Rollo Wobler I had to take a minute to understand what these lures were
actually all about. The heart of this system is never actually viable to anglers
as the mechanics are hidden within the bodies of these lures. The system was
originally designed to be used with dead bait, but requests for the same type of
system in artificial lures prompted the creation of the Wobler jointed Rollo
lures. The best way to explain the system is to start by exploring the greatest
challenge anglers face when dealing with toothy fishes of prey.
Introducing the Rollo System
Wobler, a artificial lure designed for prey fish
The problem: Anglers who enjoy fishing
for Pike and Walleye always have to flirt with the danger of losing fish due to
serrated lines. Unlike other freshwater fish these species have teeth capable of
slicing right through mono. In the past the only way to combat this problem was
to use a steel wire leader. While this ensured that fish couldn't cut through
the line it also reduced the effectiveness of both bait and lure fishing. Fish
would shy away from thick wire leaders, and clamping artificial lures onto wire was
often difficult. The Rollo System was designed to address this very problem.
The Rollo system was originally
designed for use with bait. The entire system is inserted and rigged into dead
bait
The Rollo System: The original Rollo System was first
designed to be used with dead bait. This patented system solved the problem by
creating a retractable wire leader, essentially making the bait presentation
much more realistic, and still maintain the advantage of a wire leader. Once a
fish hits the lure it would take the entire lure into its mouth, and only once
enough line tension is generated would the leader extend. Another benefit of the
system is the integration of two treble hooks, making hookups much easier then
with single bait hooks.
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The heart of the Rollo system is
the spring loaded wire trace winder |
Rigging: The Rollo system comes with the main system, 2 connectors, 2 treble
hooks, and a copper wire. It assembles in seconds and is ready to rig onto your
dead bait. Anglers can use any bait from a minnow to a oversized shiner. The
Rollo System is then inserted into the mouth of the bait so it rests within the
fish's body. The hooks are then attached to the top and bottom, or either side of the
fish. The copper wire is then used to tie the head of the fish firmly around the
inserted Rollo System. Once a fish takes the bait and you set the pressure on
the line causes the wire trace to come out of the Rollo System and prevents any
fish from biting through your main line.
With the Rollo system the Wobler
is well weighted and casts easily
Lure fishing with the Rollo System: More
and more anglers are finding lure fishing to be an effective and exciting way to
catch major prey fish. With the Rollo System's proven effectiveness with dead
bait it made sense to incorporate the same system into a series of artificial lures.
Thus RMK created
a jointed lure called the Wobler. These lures come in two sizes and six colors.
The Rollo system is integrated into the lure's head, and an additional 2 bb's
were added to increase weight and generate more noise. While designed for prey
fish, during our tests we found that these lures actually worked well for other
species including large lake trout and bass!
Once pressure is put on your line
the wire trace extends outwards from the Wobler
Casting: The Rollo System's long metal
spring actually doubles as a weight in the front of the lure. Two additional
bb's not only increase mass and noise, but also enhance balance to help the
Wobler run true. When using the standard bait Rollo System casting is easy as
the weight of the bait carries the lure extraordinarily far. Because the Rollo
System is inserted into the bait it can never accidentally flip off your hook
during the cast. Casting the Rollo System with accuracy over long distances is
effortless with either spinning or casting outfits.
Retrieved quickly the Wobler's
tail swishes back and forth generating commotion in the water
Retrieving:
One of the best things about the Rollo system is that it essentially turns a
dead bait into a very realistic crankbait. You can actually swim the rigged
Rollo dead bait in almost any way you would swim an artificial lure.
The Wobler can be retrieved quickly for to
generate a side by side sweeping tail motion, trolled for more depth, or even
jerked across the surface. The speed and versatility of this lure make it a good
choice for quickly searching out fish. The one thing we do recommend is that
when you get a fish on the line...set hard! Because the wire trace must come out
to bring the lure to complete tension it will take a little extra effort to
drive in the hook. After a few fish you will get used to this motion.
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A medium
sized lip on the Wobler allows the lure to dive to 5 feet on retrieves and
10 feet while trolling |
Durability: The
wire trace is wrapped and coated so it slips in and out of the main lure body
without any friction or damage to the lure opening. In our tests we cut at it
with nail clippers, a knife, and even ran it over a circular file. This wire
trace is tough, and can easily handle a barrage of sharp teeth. The Rollo Lure
System and the Wobler are both quite durable. The paint on our test lures seems
somewhat unfinished, and is different then the examples on the Rollo site. While
it didn't chip or become damaged during the test, the new lures are much more
attractive with the addition of a gill and scale pattern. (We will confirm
shortly what the final product will look like)
