ADUSTA Zelfas 133F: A Long-Casting Floating Lipless Minnow That Covers 10–70 cm

ADUSTA’s Zelfas 133F is a floating lipless minnow for big fish. It casts far, starts swimming the moment it lands, and covers a wide range of depths, which is rare for a floating minnow.

About ADUSTA

ADUSTA is a lure brand launched by Gosen, the Japanese line maker, based in Kobe. It focuses on recreating the movement and shape of real fish and is especially popular with anglers overseas. It was launched in Japan in June 2021, and makes bass lures as well as saltwater ones. The name stands for Authentic, Designed, Universal, Standard, Tackle, Anglers.

Key features

1. Distance

A tungsten-ball weight-transfer system and its own body design give an average of about 70 m into a headwind, and over 80 m at best, according to the maker. That lets you reach current lines and offshore spots that were out of range before.

2. A wide depth range and stable action

An internal structure called the “Xeno Spine” gives a wide range and stable action. You can control it from 10 to 70 cm below the surface, and the action changes with rod work and retrieve speed. One lure can cover flounder, seabass and big yellowtail.

3. Action that changes with speed

Slowly retrieved, it moves like a weak baitfish. At medium to fast speeds it shifts from rolling to darting. It starts working right after landing and holds its course and depth even in wind.

Specs

My take

Fast start-up, varied action and distance are the main points. If you are looking for a lipless minnow that can cover a wide range of depths on the surf, the Zelfas 133F is worth a look.

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Born in 1994. Originally from Hyogo Prefecture, I moved to Iwata City in Shizuoka Prefecture in search of the sea. I am an Enshunada surf angler who enjoys surf fishing. I am also active on YouTube, and my fishing grounds range from Irago to Iwata.