Shimano Cardiff Folletta is a compact slow-sinking minnow-style lure designed primarily for trout fishing. Its variable weight transfer system and distinctive action make it effective with both twitching and steady retrieves.
Aggressive twitching action and subtle steady retrieve
When twitched, the Cardiff Folletta responds with sharp, dynamic movements, with the action becoming especially pronounced at the end of each pull. This irregular movement makes it easy to trigger fish with short, decisive twitches.
On a steady retrieve, the lure works more subtly with gentle side-to-side movement. This makes it easy to adjust the presentation to the activity level of the fish, while the realistic colour patterns enhance its baitfish profile.
Cardiff Folletta 50SS measures 5 cm, weighs 3.3 g and is slow sinking. It runs to a depth of around 1 m. In addition to trout, it can also be used for perch, chub, ide and asp.
Shimano Cardiff Folletta is a compact slow-sinking minnow-style lure designed primarily for trout fishing. Its variable weight transfer system and distinctive action make it effective with both twitching and steady retrieves.
Aggressive twitching action and subtle steady retrieve
When twitched, the Cardiff Folletta responds with sharp, dynamic movements, with the action becoming especially pronounced at the end of each pull. This irregular movement makes it easy to trigger fish with short, decisive twitches.
On a steady retrieve, the lure works more subtly with gentle side-to-side movement. This makes it easy to adjust the presentation to the activity level of the fish, while the realistic colour patterns enhance its baitfish profile.
Cardiff Folletta 50SS measures 5 cm, weighs 3.3 g and is slow sinking. It runs to a depth of around 1 m. In addition to trout, it can also be used for perch, chub, ide and asp.
Shimano
Founded in the early 1920’s by Shozaburo Shimano, Shimano started off as a company known for precision engineering. Today the company is regarded as one of the forerunners in product innovation and a leader in the industry.
Shimano prides itself on its ability to design and produce fishing tackle that features cutting edge technology such as High Efficiency Gearing (HEG), A-RB and TC4 Construction.
With more than 75 employees in the fishing tackle division in Irvine, California headquarters, Shimano American Corporation has a national sales force of 60 of the most seasoned professionals in the industry that have a passion for fishing.
With an eye towards the future, Shimano is heavily involved in youth development around the country and environmental and governmental affairs that help protect the land and sea.