Garbolino Olivette Competition Tungsten – Online

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Product Details and Uses

Garbolino Olivette Competition Tungsten – Online

The Garbolino Olivette Competition Tungsten (Online) represents the next generation of terminal tackle for the serious match and pole angler. Made from premium tungsten, these olivettes are 30% denser than traditional lead, allowing them to be 30% smaller for the exact same weight. This reduced profile offers a massive advantage in terms of water penetration, rig control, and discreet presentation—making your bulk shotting significantly less visible to wary fish.

The “Online” designation refers to the pin-fix system. Instead of being threaded onto the line, these olivettes feature two pins that are secured to the line using silicone sleeving. This allows for lightning-fast weight changes without having to break down your entire rig.

Technical Specifications

Feature	Details
Material	High-Density Tungsten
Density	30% denser than lead
Fixing Method	Online (2-Pin with Silicone Sleeving)
Available Weights	0.30g, 0.45g, 0.60g, 0.80g, 1.00g, 1.20g, 1.50g, 2.00g, 2.50g
Quantity	5 pieces per packet
Application	Pole and Bolognese style rigs
Finish	Precision-machined matte finish

Key Performance Features

Compact Stealth: Because tungsten is so dense, these olivettes are much smaller than standard brands. This smaller surface area creates less resistance when shipping out and provides a much more discreet “bulk” that won’t spook fish in clear water.
Rapid Interchangeability: The Online pin-fix system is a game-changer. By simply sliding the silicone sleeves off the pins, you can swap your olivette for a different weight in seconds. This allows you to adapt to changing wind conditions or change your float size without cutting your line.
Faster Rig Settling: The increased density allows the rig to cut through the water column more efficiently. This is vital when you need to get your bait past “nuisance” fish in the upper layers to reach the larger specimens on the deck.
Enhanced Rig Control: The weight is concentrated into a smaller area, giving you better “feel” and control when holding back in a river current or manipulating the rig on a breezy lake.
Safe and Non-Toxic: Being made of tungsten, these are 100% lead-free and environmentally friendly, while offering superior mechanical performance.

Ideal Usage Scenarios

Deep Water Pole Fishing: The small profile and high density make these the perfect choice for getting baits down quickly in 10ft+ of water.
Bolognese & River Fishing: The secure pin-fix system ensures the weight stays exactly where you put it, even when casting heavy “Bolo” floats into moving water.
Technical Match Conditions: When the fish are “shy” and seeing a large bulk of shot might turn them away, the tiny tungsten profile provides the ultimate stealthy presentation.
Dynamic Rig Adjustments: Perfect for sessions where you need to experiment with different fall rates to find where the fish are feeding.

Gerry’s Tip: The “Online” pin system is incredibly versatile. I recommend keeping a selection of sizes in your box already fitted with small lengths of silicone. If the wind picks up mid-session and you need to move from a 0.80g float to a 1.20g, you can make the switch in less than 30 seconds. Because the tungsten is so small, it also collects less debris and “green slime” in rivers compared to larger lead alternatives