The KOSADAKA Ultima XS 90F wobbler is an inexpensive floating lure that stands out with long casts and a responsive action during twitching retrieve. The wobbler's shape resembles a boat: a straight belly, a slight tail curve, and an accurately raised back angle – a typical minnow shape. The color palette is quite diverse; on sunny days, the brightly shimmering sides, which strongly provoke predators, ensure excellent catch efficiency.
The wobbler is available in two versions. The older model is 110 mm long and weighs 12.1 g, while the newer one is 90 mm and weighs only 6.5 g. It would seem that such a combination of length and weight should negatively affect the casting distance. However, this is not the case: even the smallest wobbler flies perfectly, without causing air resistance. This is due to the ball-shaped articulated system, whose balls move from the head to the tail during the cast. This helps the Kosadaka Ultima XS wobbler fly better, making casts long and accurate. After falling into the water, the balls return to the front chamber, ensuring the wobbler's stable horizontal position and excellent animation. Even casts at 50 meters are not a problem. In other words, the flight characteristics of the Kosadaka Ultima XS wobbler are very good.
This lure is ideal for shallow waters. Although the manufacturer indicates a diving depth of up to 1.5 m (for the older version) and up to 1 m (for the newer one), this can only be achieved with a steady retrieve. Twitching retrieve makes the Kosadaka Ultima XS rise significantly higher. Its strong positive buoyancy (not affected even by a leader) and small blade mean that twitching and jerking will be the most effective retrieve methods. The Kosadaka Ultima XS wobbler has a high responsiveness to animation; the smaller model's action during twitching is sharper and more erratic, but characterized by great fluidity.
The hardware also raises no objections. It is of good quality, although the size of the hooks raises questions. Some treble hooks installed on the Kosadaka Ultima XS wobbler are sometimes too small. Quite large predators tend to bite this lure, so increasing the hook size might sometimes be advisable.
Either way, this wobbler has proven itself well in shallow waters. Good effectiveness on medium and large pike characterizes the Kosadaka Ultima XS wobbler positively. Long casting, stable action even without active animation, and a low price make the Kosadaka Ultima XS desirable for both beginners and an optimal choice for anyone looking for a quality product at a reasonable price.
Technical specifications of the Kosadaka Ultima XS 90F wobbler:
Wobbler type: floating
Weight (g): 6.55
Length (mm): 90
Diving depth (m): 0.3 to 1.0
Retrieve methods: twitching, jerking
Recommended fish: perch, zander, pike, ide
