Rapala Ott Garage Rocco 05 Tuxedo Shad

The Rapala Ott Garage Rocco 05 in Tuxedo Shad is a diving crankbait born from professional angler Ott DeFoe's garage workshop—where custom lure building went from childhood passion to tournament-proven design. This hard bait features a buoyant balsa construction paired with a square circuit board lip, giving it the castability and deflection you need when fishing tight cover and rocky structure. The medium rolling action keeps it hunting naturally through the strike zone without drawing excessive attention, making it effective for bass and other gamefish that respond to subtle, realistic bait profiles.

What sets the Rocco apart is its ability to back out of snags and deflect cleanly off wood, stone, and vegetation—critical traits for anglers working shallow to mid-depth zones where cover is thick. The Tuxedo Shad finish delivers a realistic forage pattern that matches natural prey in most freshwater systems, giving you confidence in changing light and water conditions.

Whether you're fishing a tournament trail or a familiar home lake, the Ott Garage Series represents the real-world refinements that come from thousands of casts and actual fish contact. This is a lure built by someone who knows what it takes to catch bass consistently.

Key Features

• Buoyant balsa body for reliable diving depth and action
• Square circuit board lip designed for deflection and cover contact
• Medium rolling action—responsive but not erratic
• Highly castable design for accurate presentations
• Backs out of sticky situations and deflects off cover
• Realistic Tuxedo Shad forage pattern

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish will the Rocco 05 catch?

The Rapala Ott Garage Rocco is designed as a hard diving crankbait for bass and other gamefish. The realistic Tuxedo Shad finish and medium rolling action make it effective in freshwater systems where natural forage patterns matter.

Will this crankbait deflect off rocks and wood without getting snagged?

Yes. The Rocco's balsa construction and square circuit board lip are specifically engineered to deflect off cover and back out of sticky situations, making it suitable for fishing structure-heavy areas.

What's the difference between the Rocco and other crankbaits?

The Rocco comes from the OG Series—lures designed by professional angler Ott DeFoe based on decades of tournament and custom bait-building experience. The buoyant balsa body, medium rolling action, and smart lip design reflect real-world refinements tested in actual fishing conditions.

Is the Tuxedo Shad finish realistic in all water conditions?

The Tuxedo Shad pattern is a versatile forage-match that works across changing light and water clarity, making it a reliable choice in most freshwater fishing situations.