Ima Lures Rattlin Roumba

Ima ROUMBA & Rattling ROUMBA

A Wake Bait That Does More Than Just Wake

The Ima ROUMBA is a one-of-a-kind surface-to-shallow bait that delivers a natural side-to-side waking action paired with a subtle body roll that triggers aggressive strikes. Designed by professional angler Fred Roumbanis, this bait was built to excel where others struggle—over grass, around cover, and in pressured water.

Whether you're targeting bass buried in milfoil, hydrilla, docks, laydowns, or standing timber, the ROUMBA creates a unique presence that fish simply can’t ignore.

What Makes It Different

• Natural Waking Action
  Produces a smooth, side-to-side wobble across the surface that mimics distressed baitfish.
• Multi-Species Imitation
  Can be worked to imitate:
  • Baitfish waking on the surface
  • Crawfish scooting through shallow cover
  • Frogs moving across vegetation
• Designed for Heavy Cover
  Excels over submerged grass and through tight structure where traditional hard baits struggle.

ROUMBA vs. Rattling ROUMBA

ROUMBA (Silent)

• Best for clear water or pressured fish
• More subtle, natural presentation
• Ideal during low tide or when visibility is high

Rattling ROUMBA

• Built-in rattle to call fish from a distance
• Perfect for dirty/stained water
• Excels in low visibility or high water conditions

Pro Tip from Fred Roumbanis:
Keep both tied on. As water clarity changes—especially in tidal systems—switch between silent and rattling to stay dialed in.

Why It Belongs in Your Rotation

This isn’t just another wake bait. The ROUMBA fills a unique gap between topwater and shallow crankbaits—giving you a versatile, high-percentage option when fish are buried in cover but still willing to feed up.

Specifications

• Length: 3"
• Weight: 1/2 oz
• Type: Wake Bait / Shallow Crank
• Hooks: #4 Owner ST-36

When to Throw It

• Over submerged grass (milfoil, hydrilla)
• Around docks and laydowns
• Shallow flats with cover
• Tidal fisheries with changing clarity