DUO Rough Trail Bubbly 185F - 18.5 cm

Product highlights

The DUO Rough Trail Bubbly 185F is a floating topwater lure engineered to cover many fishing situations. Positioned as a complement to a larger model in the same family, it offers a more moderate bite size—ideal when fish are wary or feeding on medium-sized prey.

With every pull, its sides produce powerful light flashes that catch predators' attention even at long range. Its concave throat creates a deep, steady sound during retrieval, forming a strong audio signal that triggers strikes from both active and sluggish fish.

Highly versatile, the Rough Trail Bubbly 185F performs well in fast, energetic retrieves as well as in slow animations with pauses. At rest, it adopts a strongly vertical posture, making it easier for subsurface predators to spot and attack.

Equipped with a through-wire reinforced internal frame, this hardbait is built to withstand violent runs and the powerful jaws of large predators. It is a technical and durable lure, perfectly suited to demanding anglers seeking a reliable tool for intensive outings.

Technical specifications

• Floating topwater hardbait type, dedicated to prospecting in open water and along edges.


• Concave throat producing an attractive sound on each pull to increase the lure's attraction radius.


• Sides designed to generate intense light flashes during pulls and direction changes.


• Very stable behavior at high retrieval speeds, while remaining effective on slow animations with long pauses.


• Nearly vertical attitude at rest, aiding predator detection under the strike zone.


• Through-wire internal frame ensuring maximum retention during fights with big fish.


• Profile designed to offer an intermediate bite size, suitable for many species and prey sizes.


• Robust construction for regular use with heavy tackle and tightened drags.

Benefits and strengths

Primary advantage: its animation versatility. The DUO Rough Trail Bubbly 185F is ideal for sustained retrieves to trigger highly active fish, but remains equally effective on slow presentations with pauses. This ability to fish at multiple rhythms makes it a topwater lure par excellence.

Its dual visual and audio signal is another major strength. The flashes from its sides combined with the sound produced by its concave throat work together. For wary fish or slightly stained water, this combination significantly increases visibility and provokes reflex strikes.

The vertical posture at rest is also a noteworthy advantage. This suspended behavior gives predators time to lock onto the prey, improving strike quality and hookup rates.

Finally, its reinforced through-wire frame reassures anglers during powerful fights. The lure is built to withstand the stresses imposed by large predators, allowing anglers to fully use line strength without fearing structural failure.

Usage tips

To get the most from the Rough Trail Bubbly 185F, alternate speeds and animation styles during the same drift or over the same spot. Start with a fast, aggressive retrieve with sharp pulls to quickly probe for active fish.

If strikes are scarce, slow down: choose a slower presentation with moderate pulls interspersed with pronounced pauses. Often the most violent strikes occur when the lure rights itself vertically just after a stop.

Also vary pause length and frequency according to fish activity. For wary or reluctant fish, extended pauses can make the difference. Always keep the line taut to feel the slightest hit during these suspended phases.

Finally, match rod-and-reel strength to the lure's robustness. A solid setup lets you fully exploit its resistance and maintain control over large specimens.

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FAQ

Question 1 : Is this lure suitable for large, powerful predators?

Answer: Yes, the DUO Rough Trail Bubbly 185F is equipped with a reinforced through-wire internal frame, specifically designed to face large predators and endure prolonged fights.

Question 2 : Should I favor a fast or slow retrieve?

Answer: The lure is effective in both cases. Use a fast retrieve to trigger active fish, then switch to a slower presentation with pauses if strikes become rare or fish get wary.

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