Trout Species in JapanNew!!
As for the target in Japanese fishing, you cannot miss trout species. In this article, I will list the major trout species found in Japan. Japan is home to several trout species, both native and introduced. These fish are highly valued for fishing (fly, lure and traditional styles) and for commercial fishing. As Japan is […]
How to Go Black Bass Fishing in Japan
Black bass fishing is one of the most popular freshwater fishing activities in Japan, attracting both locals and visiting anglers. The most common species targeted is the largemouth bass, introduced from the United States in the 1920s. Today, Japan is known for having some of the most passionate bass anglers and even high-level tackle and […]
Real Fisher; Offshore Lures Made by the REAL Captain Fisherman
Speaking of offshore boat fishing, nobody else is more reliable than the captain of the boat. Japan’s offshore fishing is prosperous because of the richness of such experienced captains. It is notable that these captains are often the opinion leaders of the market. When a captain says something is effective on his/her boat, then the […]
History of Black Bass Fishing and Brands Established in Each Era
The brief history of Japanese bass fishing is shown in relation to some major brands and famous bass tournament anglers. 1925 First Release of Black Bass into Lake Ashinoko. A Businessman Tetsuma Akahoshi, who was educated in Pennsylvania Univ, imported black bass from the United States and, with the cooperation of Tokyo Imperial University (now […]
Fishing Shop Guides in Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka and Kyoto
For most of you, one highlight of your visit to Japan is to visit fishing tackle shops. In this blog article, I summarized the major fishing shops in the cities which you are likely to visit in Japan. These are not extensive listings. Since these listed shops are located in accessible areas for tourists it […]
Fishing Guide for Foreign Visitors in Japan
There are many kinds of fishing done in Japan. There are some that are very traditional and different from what you see in your country, and others that are very close to the one you do, such as lure fishing. For those who love fishing in their own country, visiting Japan can be a wonderful […]
POZI DRIVE GARAGE; Characteristics Speaks in the Water
Since it was founded in 2015 by the famous sea bass angler, Mr. “RED” Nakamura and the lure designer Mr. Iimura have been creating products from unique view points. This uniqueness comes from the combination of the in depth mastery of shallow sea bass game of RED Namakura and feeling of the old American lures. […]
EZ Lab; Where Development and Production Goes Together
In 2004, a soft lure factory in Japan was established, with only one second-hand soft lure molding machine. Since then, this factory has traveled their path to study for the best lure. While it has been successfully helping other brands with their dedicated study, they reached their next stage to have their own brand. This […]
DRT; Stylish Brand with Performance Baits from Japan
DRT (abbreviation of “Division Rebel Tackles”) is the dedicated bass lure brand. Even this abbreviated alphabet name is not in your mind, the name of TiNYKLASH (Tiny Clash) may ring a bell for you. What brought DRT to become one of the most popular Japanese baits in the world is the superior products and fashionable […]
HUDDLE; What Offshore Games Gather Up
What is the best in the hand made lures is that the designer can do whatever he/she wants in lures. For this freedom, anglers can see the big difference between good and bad in hand made lures. In this respect, the fishing tested or proven performance is the key to knowing how these handmade lures […]