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Japanese Bass fishing techniques 2024


fishing user avatarbasslover12345 reply : 

Has anyone ever tried lures made by Japanese lure designers such as Seiji Kato who invented lures such as the Jackall TN60 and lures such as

"Octopus Flick-Shake." It's three wacky-rigged worms on a single hook, or  using two flick shake like a cross at one time because it for volume up and appeal up. Or has anyone ever tried the sasuteki (or "Okeechobee") rig or a PD-Chopper/Ammonite-Shad combo


fishing user avatarbasslover12345 reply : 

Has anyone ever tried lures made by Japanese lure designers such as Seiji Kato who invented lures such as the Jackall TN60 and lures such as

"Octopus Flick-Shake." It's three wacky-rigged worms on a single hook, or  using two flick shake like a cross at one time because it for volume up and appeal up. Or has anyone ever tried the sasuteki (or "Okeechobee") rig or a PD-Chopper/Ammonite-Shad combo


fishing user avatarbasslover12345 reply : 

Has anyone ever tried lures made by Japanese lure designers such as Seiji Kato who invented lures such as the Jackall TN60 and lures such as

"Octopus Flick-Shake." It's three wacky-rigged worms on a single hook, or  using two flick shake like a cross at one time because it for volume up and appeal up. Or has anyone ever tried the sasuteki (or "Okeechobee") rig or a PD-Chopper/Ammonite-Shad combo


fishing user avatarDalton Tam reply : 

If anything made by Gary Yamamoto counts, then I guess i could say i use alot a Japanese lures.


fishing user avatarDalton Tam reply : 

If anything made by Gary Yamamoto counts, then I guess i could say i use alot a Japanese lures.


fishing user avatarDalton Tam reply : 

If anything made by Gary Yamamoto counts, then I guess i could say i use alot a Japanese lures.


fishing user avatarbasslover12345 reply : 

In 2011 I plan to try Different bass fishing techniques from Japan


fishing user avatarbasslover12345 reply : 

In 2011 I plan to try Different bass fishing techniques from Japan


fishing user avatarbasslover12345 reply : 

In 2011 I plan to try Different bass fishing techniques from Japan


fishing user avatarWRB reply : 

Japanese lures have become a mainstay in todays bass fishing. Lucky Craft lures for one example, Gamakatsu and Owner hooks, Shimano and Daiwa reels and FC line. Don't forget Takahiro Omori who brought Japanese fishing presentations and lures to the Elite status.

The Japanese took west coast bass fishing to a higher level and set the world record.

We all are using Japanese fishing techniques today.

WRB


fishing user avatarWRB reply : 

Japanese lures have become a mainstay in todays bass fishing. Lucky Craft lures for one example, Gamakatsu and Owner hooks, Shimano and Daiwa reels and FC line. Don't forget Takahiro Omori who brought Japanese fishing presentations and lures to the Elite status.

The Japanese took west coast bass fishing to a higher level and set the world record.

We all are using Japanese fishing techniques today.

WRB


fishing user avatarWRB reply : 

Japanese lures have become a mainstay in todays bass fishing. Lucky Craft lures for one example, Gamakatsu and Owner hooks, Shimano and Daiwa reels and FC line. Don't forget Takahiro Omori who brought Japanese fishing presentations and lures to the Elite status.

The Japanese took west coast bass fishing to a higher level and set the world record.

We all are using Japanese fishing techniques today.

WRB


fishing user avatarscbassin reply : 

I have several Tn 60's & fish them regularly. I also fish the Octopus Flick shake. I have caught a few good bass on it but the problem is the Bluegill  go for it big time so I don't use it as much.  :)


fishing user avatarscbassin reply : 

I have several Tn 60's & fish them regularly. I also fish the Octopus Flick shake. I have caught a few good bass on it but the problem is the Bluegill  go for it big time so I don't use it as much.  :)


fishing user avatarscbassin reply : 

I have several Tn 60's & fish them regularly. I also fish the Octopus Flick shake. I have caught a few good bass on it but the problem is the Bluegill  go for it big time so I don't use it as much.  :)


fishing user avatarSDoolittle reply : 

Is anyone using a Tubo rig yet?


fishing user avatarSDoolittle reply : 

Is anyone using a Tubo rig yet?


fishing user avatarSDoolittle reply : 

Is anyone using a Tubo rig yet?


fishing user avatarJ Francho reply : 
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Is anyone using a Tubo rig yet?

LMAO, I thought about buying it when it was on clearance.


fishing user avatarJ Francho reply : 
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Is anyone using a Tubo rig yet?

LMAO, I thought about buying it when it was on clearance.


fishing user avatarJ Francho reply : 
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Is anyone using a Tubo rig yet?

LMAO, I thought about buying it when it was on clearance.


fishing user avatarJ Francho reply : 
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If anything made by Gary Yamamoto counts, then I guess i could say i use alot a Japanese lures.

Unless Page, AZ got moved to Japan, that's a "no, you don't."  They're American made baits, as evidenced by the little USA flag on the package.

;)

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fishing user avatarJ Francho reply : 
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If anything made by Gary Yamamoto counts, then I guess i could say i use alot a Japanese lures.

Unless Page, AZ got moved to Japan, that's a "no, you don't."  They're American made baits, as evidenced by the little USA flag on the package.

;)

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fishing user avatarJ Francho reply : 
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If anything made by Gary Yamamoto counts, then I guess i could say i use alot a Japanese lures.

Unless Page, AZ got moved to Japan, that's a "no, you don't."  They're American made baits, as evidenced by the little USA flag on the package.

;)

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fishing user avatarhmongkidBee reply : 

Seiji Kato was created more than the flick shake lures and such, he was the inventor of the daiwa minnow jerkbait and the lucky craft pointer.  Two lures that we don't think much about.  Japanese lures just like any other lures have their place and time.  My preference is any lure as long as I LIKE IT ;D


fishing user avatarhmongkidBee reply : 

Seiji Kato was created more than the flick shake lures and such, he was the inventor of the daiwa minnow jerkbait and the lucky craft pointer.  Two lures that we don't think much about.  Japanese lures just like any other lures have their place and time.  My preference is any lure as long as I LIKE IT ;D


fishing user avatarhmongkidBee reply : 

Seiji Kato was created more than the flick shake lures and such, he was the inventor of the daiwa minnow jerkbait and the lucky craft pointer.  Two lures that we don't think much about.  Japanese lures just like any other lures have their place and time.  My preference is any lure as long as I LIKE IT ;D


fishing user avatarDalton Tam reply : 
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If anything made by Gary Yamamoto counts, then I guess i could say i use alot a Japanese lures.

Unless Page, AZ got moved to Japan, that's a "no, you don't." They're American made baits, as evidenced by the little USA flag on the package.

;)

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lol then good ole American baits will have to do me for now until I can Afford lucky craft. ;D


fishing user avatarDalton Tam reply : 
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If anything made by Gary Yamamoto counts, then I guess i could say i use alot a Japanese lures.

Unless Page, AZ got moved to Japan, that's a "no, you don't." They're American made baits, as evidenced by the little USA flag on the package.

;)

!Bo(pG2QBmk~$(KGrHqEOKikEuZHw4iSKBLnQOchf6!~~_1_1183_1.JPG

lol then good ole American baits will have to do me for now until I can Afford lucky craft. ;D


fishing user avatarDalton Tam reply : 
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If anything made by Gary Yamamoto counts, then I guess i could say i use alot a Japanese lures.

Unless Page, AZ got moved to Japan, that's a "no, you don't." They're American made baits, as evidenced by the little USA flag on the package.

;)

!Bo(pG2QBmk~$(KGrHqEOKikEuZHw4iSKBLnQOchf6!~~_1_1183_1.JPG

lol then good ole American baits will have to do me for now until I can Afford lucky craft. ;D


fishing user avatarSam reply : 

Yes.  ;)


fishing user avatarSam reply : 

Yes.  ;)


fishing user avatarSam reply : 

Yes.  ;)


fishing user avatarGrey Wolf reply : 
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In 2011 I plan to try Different bass fishing techniques from Japan

Are you a collector of Japanese baits ?


fishing user avatarGrey Wolf reply : 
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In 2011 I plan to try Different bass fishing techniques from Japan

Are you a collector of Japanese baits ?


fishing user avatarGrey Wolf reply : 
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In 2011 I plan to try Different bass fishing techniques from Japan

Are you a collector of Japanese baits ?


fishing user avatarRandall reply : 

Yes and this might help with just Seiji Kato's baits. http://www.seijilures.com/biography.html


fishing user avatarRandall reply : 

Yes and this might help with just Seiji Kato's baits. http://www.seijilures.com/biography.html


fishing user avatarRandall reply : 

Yes and this might help with just Seiji Kato's baits. http://www.seijilures.com/biography.html


fishing user avatarWRB reply : 
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Yes and this might help with just Seiji Kato's baits. http://www.seijilures.com/biography.html

Thank you for sharing Seiji's background, impressive list of lures! The TD Minnow was a hot item along with the Michael popper out west in late 80's and  early 90's.

WRB


fishing user avatarWRB reply : 
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Yes and this might help with just Seiji Kato's baits. http://www.seijilures.com/biography.html

Thank you for sharing Seiji's background, impressive list of lures! The TD Minnow was a hot item along with the Michael popper out west in late 80's and  early 90's.

WRB


fishing user avatarWRB reply : 
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Yes and this might help with just Seiji Kato's baits. http://www.seijilures.com/biography.html

Thank you for sharing Seiji's background, impressive list of lures! The TD Minnow was a hot item along with the Michael popper out west in late 80's and  early 90's.

WRB


fishing user avatardeaknh03 reply : 

if I have to use a japanese lure to catch a 20+ lber then bring em on! ;D


fishing user avatardeaknh03 reply : 

if I have to use a japanese lure to catch a 20+ lber then bring em on! ;D


fishing user avatardeaknh03 reply : 

if I have to use a japanese lure to catch a 20+ lber then bring em on! ;D


fishing user avatarErn reply : 
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Is anyone using a Tubo rig yet?

Read the Article in FLW mag a couple years ago when I was getting an oil change at Walmart one morning.  Neat idea on the setup.  Don't know if I "Need" one though.


fishing user avatarErn reply : 
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Is anyone using a Tubo rig yet?

Read the Article in FLW mag a couple years ago when I was getting an oil change at Walmart one morning.  Neat idea on the setup.  Don't know if I "Need" one though.


fishing user avatarErn reply : 
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Is anyone using a Tubo rig yet?

Read the Article in FLW mag a couple years ago when I was getting an oil change at Walmart one morning.  Neat idea on the setup.  Don't know if I "Need" one though.


fishing user avatarJamesH reply : 

Ill try anything reasonable.  I like the idea of the X worms for wacky rigging. But as far as I have seen they are 2 6" worms and together thats a big bait to present.


fishing user avatarJamesH reply : 

Ill try anything reasonable.  I like the idea of the X worms for wacky rigging. But as far as I have seen they are 2 6" worms and together thats a big bait to present.


fishing user avatarJamesH reply : 

Ill try anything reasonable.  I like the idea of the X worms for wacky rigging. But as far as I have seen they are 2 6" worms and together thats a big bait to present.


fishing user avatarRaul reply : 

Dude, if you want to learn japanese fishing techniques don 't ask here, expect to find japanese techniques in magazines or have to wait until somebody reveals the "secret" behind japanes fishing techniques, anyway, I don 't see a lot of Japanese folks around ;) Simple, if what you want is japanese techniques go to Japan, better yet ypu don 't have to go to Japan, just CLICK HERE, there you go, japanese techniques in japanese by Japanese Pros   :), don 't ask me what they say, but from what I can see I can draw a lot of conclusions.


fishing user avatarRaul reply : 

Dude, if you want to learn japanese fishing techniques don 't ask here, expect to find japanese techniques in magazines or have to wait until somebody reveals the "secret" behind japanes fishing techniques, anyway, I don 't see a lot of Japanese folks around ;) Simple, if what you want is japanese techniques go to Japan, better yet ypu don 't have to go to Japan, just CLICK HERE, there you go, japanese techniques in japanese by Japanese Pros   :), don 't ask me what they say, but from what I can see I can draw a lot of conclusions.


fishing user avatarRaul reply : 

Dude, if you want to learn japanese fishing techniques don 't ask here, expect to find japanese techniques in magazines or have to wait until somebody reveals the "secret" behind japanes fishing techniques, anyway, I don 't see a lot of Japanese folks around ;) Simple, if what you want is japanese techniques go to Japan, better yet ypu don 't have to go to Japan, just CLICK HERE, there you go, japanese techniques in japanese by Japanese Pros   :), don 't ask me what they say, but from what I can see I can draw a lot of conclusions.


fishing user avatarGrey Wolf reply : 
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Dude, if you want to learn japanese fishing techniques don 't ask here, expect to find japanese techniques in magazines or have to wait until somebody reveals the "secret" behind japanes fishing techniques, anyway, I don 't see a lot of Japanese folks around ;) Simple, if what you want is japanese techniques go to Japan, better yet ypu don 't have to go to Japan, just CLICK HERE, there you go, japanese techniques in japanese by Japanese Pros :), don 't ask me what they say, but from what I can see I can draw a lot of conclusions.

Bravo.


fishing user avatarGrey Wolf reply : 
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Dude, if you want to learn japanese fishing techniques don 't ask here, expect to find japanese techniques in magazines or have to wait until somebody reveals the "secret" behind japanes fishing techniques, anyway, I don 't see a lot of Japanese folks around ;) Simple, if what you want is japanese techniques go to Japan, better yet ypu don 't have to go to Japan, just CLICK HERE, there you go, japanese techniques in japanese by Japanese Pros :), don 't ask me what they say, but from what I can see I can draw a lot of conclusions.

Bravo.


fishing user avatarGrey Wolf reply : 
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Dude, if you want to learn japanese fishing techniques don 't ask here, expect to find japanese techniques in magazines or have to wait until somebody reveals the "secret" behind japanes fishing techniques, anyway, I don 't see a lot of Japanese folks around ;) Simple, if what you want is japanese techniques go to Japan, better yet ypu don 't have to go to Japan, just CLICK HERE, there you go, japanese techniques in japanese by Japanese Pros :), don 't ask me what they say, but from what I can see I can draw a lot of conclusions.

Bravo.


fishing user avatarmrbassky reply : 

I love trying new stuff no doubt and alot of great new stuff comes from Japan. But as a tournament angler I can say they are not my style. Most of the techniques are geared for finesse and while they do catch some big fish I am usually better off on most lakes using  a more power approach especially since our lakes here have 15in limits for the most part and don't have quality smallies or spots.

Not saying they don't work but they are better suited to smallmouth and spotted bass and lakes with 12 in size limits. You don't see many major tournaments won on drop shots where Spots or Smallies are not the main target unless its out west where 12in fish are what you need.


fishing user avatarmrbassky reply : 

I love trying new stuff no doubt and alot of great new stuff comes from Japan. But as a tournament angler I can say they are not my style. Most of the techniques are geared for finesse and while they do catch some big fish I am usually better off on most lakes using  a more power approach especially since our lakes here have 15in limits for the most part and don't have quality smallies or spots.

Not saying they don't work but they are better suited to smallmouth and spotted bass and lakes with 12 in size limits. You don't see many major tournaments won on drop shots where Spots or Smallies are not the main target unless its out west where 12in fish are what you need.


fishing user avatarmrbassky reply : 

I love trying new stuff no doubt and alot of great new stuff comes from Japan. But as a tournament angler I can say they are not my style. Most of the techniques are geared for finesse and while they do catch some big fish I am usually better off on most lakes using  a more power approach especially since our lakes here have 15in limits for the most part and don't have quality smallies or spots.

Not saying they don't work but they are better suited to smallmouth and spotted bass and lakes with 12 in size limits. You don't see many major tournaments won on drop shots where Spots or Smallies are not the main target unless its out west where 12in fish are what you need.


fishing user avatarRaul reply : 
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I love trying new stuff no doubt and alot of great new stuff comes from Japan. But as a tournament angler I can say they are not my style. Most of the techniques are geared for finesse and while they do catch some big fish I am usually better off on most lakes using a more power approach especially since our lakes here have 15in limits for the most part and don't have quality smallies or spots.

Not saying they don't work but they are better suited to smallmouth and spotted bass and lakes with 12 in size limits. You don't see many major tournaments won on drop shots where Spots or Smallies are not the main target unless its out west where 12in fish are what you need.

I completely disagree with that theoretical "finesse" emphasis you are supposing, don 't see any difference between wacky rigging a 3 inch senko and fishing it with 6 lb test than rigging a 6 inch senko and fishing it with 14 lb test, and many example can be made; finesse is not about how small are your baits, how thin is your line or how light is your rod, finesse is how deliberately slow is your approach.


fishing user avatarRaul reply : 
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I love trying new stuff no doubt and alot of great new stuff comes from Japan. But as a tournament angler I can say they are not my style. Most of the techniques are geared for finesse and while they do catch some big fish I am usually better off on most lakes using a more power approach especially since our lakes here have 15in limits for the most part and don't have quality smallies or spots.

Not saying they don't work but they are better suited to smallmouth and spotted bass and lakes with 12 in size limits. You don't see many major tournaments won on drop shots where Spots or Smallies are not the main target unless its out west where 12in fish are what you need.

I completely disagree with that theoretical "finesse" emphasis you are supposing, don 't see any difference between wacky rigging a 3 inch senko and fishing it with 6 lb test than rigging a 6 inch senko and fishing it with 14 lb test, and many example can be made; finesse is not about how small are your baits, how thin is your line or how light is your rod, finesse is how deliberately slow is your approach.


fishing user avatarRaul reply : 
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I love trying new stuff no doubt and alot of great new stuff comes from Japan. But as a tournament angler I can say they are not my style. Most of the techniques are geared for finesse and while they do catch some big fish I am usually better off on most lakes using a more power approach especially since our lakes here have 15in limits for the most part and don't have quality smallies or spots.

Not saying they don't work but they are better suited to smallmouth and spotted bass and lakes with 12 in size limits. You don't see many major tournaments won on drop shots where Spots or Smallies are not the main target unless its out west where 12in fish are what you need.

I completely disagree with that theoretical "finesse" emphasis you are supposing, don 't see any difference between wacky rigging a 3 inch senko and fishing it with 6 lb test than rigging a 6 inch senko and fishing it with 14 lb test, and many example can be made; finesse is not about how small are your baits, how thin is your line or how light is your rod, finesse is how deliberately slow is your approach.


fishing user avatarbrushhoggin reply : 

look at the locations those dudes are at, man...bass fishing heaven!! literally some of the most beautiful fishing spots i've seen


fishing user avatarbrushhoggin reply : 

look at the locations those dudes are at, man...bass fishing heaven!! literally some of the most beautiful fishing spots i've seen


fishing user avatarbrushhoggin reply : 

look at the locations those dudes are at, man...bass fishing heaven!! literally some of the most beautiful fishing spots i've seen


fishing user avatarpasadenafishin reply : 

After watching a couple of those videos i noticed that the guy is fishing with a jig head that has a little propeller on it. Says its made by KATSUICHI (Decoy) anyone know anything about it?


fishing user avatarpasadenafishin reply : 

After watching a couple of those videos i noticed that the guy is fishing with a jig head that has a little propeller on it. Says its made by KATSUICHI (Decoy) anyone know anything about it?


fishing user avatarpasadenafishin reply : 

After watching a couple of those videos i noticed that the guy is fishing with a jig head that has a little propeller on it. Says its made by KATSUICHI (Decoy) anyone know anything about it?


fishing user avatarpasadenafishin reply : 

YES after tons of google translations i finally got it!! Its called the wheel head by fish arrow


fishing user avatarpasadenafishin reply : 

YES after tons of google translations i finally got it!! Its called the wheel head by fish arrow


fishing user avatarpasadenafishin reply : 

YES after tons of google translations i finally got it!! Its called the wheel head by fish arrow


fishing user avatarRaul reply : 

Like that tiny propeler jig there 's a bunch of interesting terminal tackle in those videos, look at them, there 's this little piece of plastic with a hole and a tiny screw for neko rigging ( it 's called Nekomaster ) , but what 's inportant is not exactly the hardware but how it 's used. For example that video where the guy is fishing with the propeller jig, what 's is important is not the hardware per se, the hardware adds but it 's not the most important part, the most important part is the fishing technique, that technique the guy is fishing in that particular video is called Midosto ( mid strolling ) and you can practice it with a regular jighead with great results.


fishing user avatarRaul reply : 

Like that tiny propeler jig there 's a bunch of interesting terminal tackle in those videos, look at them, there 's this little piece of plastic with a hole and a tiny screw for neko rigging ( it 's called Nekomaster ) , but what 's inportant is not exactly the hardware but how it 's used. For example that video where the guy is fishing with the propeller jig, what 's is important is not the hardware per se, the hardware adds but it 's not the most important part, the most important part is the fishing technique, that technique the guy is fishing in that particular video is called Midosto ( mid strolling ) and you can practice it with a regular jighead with great results.


fishing user avatarRaul reply : 

Like that tiny propeler jig there 's a bunch of interesting terminal tackle in those videos, look at them, there 's this little piece of plastic with a hole and a tiny screw for neko rigging ( it 's called Nekomaster ) , but what 's inportant is not exactly the hardware but how it 's used. For example that video where the guy is fishing with the propeller jig, what 's is important is not the hardware per se, the hardware adds but it 's not the most important part, the most important part is the fishing technique, that technique the guy is fishing in that particular video is called Midosto ( mid strolling ) and you can practice it with a regular jighead with great results.


fishing user avatarIncheon Basser reply : 

flick shake is a name of a bait not a technique the Flickshake" idea didn't start in Japan it started in Korea the rig and technique is called a Kaiser Rig and it was invented by Jeon Woo Yong a pro from Korea just FYI :)


fishing user avatarIncheon Basser reply : 

flick shake is a name of a bait not a technique the Flickshake" idea didn't start in Japan it started in Korea the rig and technique is called a Kaiser Rig and it was invented by Jeon Woo Yong a pro from Korea just FYI :)


fishing user avatarIncheon Basser reply : 

flick shake is a name of a bait not a technique the Flickshake" idea didn't start in Japan it started in Korea the rig and technique is called a Kaiser Rig and it was invented by Jeon Woo Yong a pro from Korea just FYI :)


fishing user avatarbrushhoggin reply : 

link on the prop jig vid?


fishing user avatarbrushhoggin reply : 

link on the prop jig vid?


fishing user avatarbrushhoggin reply : 

link on the prop jig vid?


fishing user avatarRaul reply : 

Vol 41


fishing user avatarRaul reply : 

Vol 41


fishing user avatarRaul reply : 

Vol 41


fishing user avatarWRB reply : 
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I love trying new stuff no doubt and alot of great new stuff comes from Japan. But as a tournament angler I can say they are not my style. Most of the techniques are geared for finesse and while they do catch some big fish I am usually better off on most lakes using a more power approach especially since our lakes here have 15in limits for the most part and don't have quality smallies or spots.

Not saying they don't work but they are better suited to smallmouth and spotted bass and lakes with 12 in size limits. You don't see many major tournaments won on drop shots where Spots or Smallies are not the main target unless its out west where 12in fish are what you need.

I completely disagree with that theoretical "finesse" emphasis you are supposing, don 't see any difference between wacky rigging a 3 inch senko and fishing it with 6 lb test than rigging a 6 inch senko and fishing it with 14 lb test, and many example can be made; finesse is not about how small are your baits, how thin is your line or how light is your rod, finesse is how deliberately slow is your approach.

Finesse is about attention to detail and accurately targeting bass, the opposite of power fishing and cover water fast.

Aaron Martens is a classic example of a finesse fisherman who won the Elite 2007 CA delta event using a 4" drop shot Roboworm with 75+ lbs., not 12" bass. We adopted the drop shot presentation from Japan, Japan adopted the Roboworm technology from CA.

WRB


fishing user avatarWRB reply : 
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I love trying new stuff no doubt and alot of great new stuff comes from Japan. But as a tournament angler I can say they are not my style. Most of the techniques are geared for finesse and while they do catch some big fish I am usually better off on most lakes using a more power approach especially since our lakes here have 15in limits for the most part and don't have quality smallies or spots.

Not saying they don't work but they are better suited to smallmouth and spotted bass and lakes with 12 in size limits. You don't see many major tournaments won on drop shots where Spots or Smallies are not the main target unless its out west where 12in fish are what you need.

I completely disagree with that theoretical "finesse" emphasis you are supposing, don 't see any difference between wacky rigging a 3 inch senko and fishing it with 6 lb test than rigging a 6 inch senko and fishing it with 14 lb test, and many example can be made; finesse is not about how small are your baits, how thin is your line or how light is your rod, finesse is how deliberately slow is your approach.

Finesse is about attention to detail and accurately targeting bass, the opposite of power fishing and cover water fast.

Aaron Martens is a classic example of a finesse fisherman who won the Elite 2007 CA delta event using a 4" drop shot Roboworm with 75+ lbs., not 12" bass. We adopted the drop shot presentation from Japan, Japan adopted the Roboworm technology from CA.

WRB


fishing user avatarWRB reply : 
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I love trying new stuff no doubt and alot of great new stuff comes from Japan. But as a tournament angler I can say they are not my style. Most of the techniques are geared for finesse and while they do catch some big fish I am usually better off on most lakes using a more power approach especially since our lakes here have 15in limits for the most part and don't have quality smallies or spots.

Not saying they don't work but they are better suited to smallmouth and spotted bass and lakes with 12 in size limits. You don't see many major tournaments won on drop shots where Spots or Smallies are not the main target unless its out west where 12in fish are what you need.

I completely disagree with that theoretical "finesse" emphasis you are supposing, don 't see any difference between wacky rigging a 3 inch senko and fishing it with 6 lb test than rigging a 6 inch senko and fishing it with 14 lb test, and many example can be made; finesse is not about how small are your baits, how thin is your line or how light is your rod, finesse is how deliberately slow is your approach.

Finesse is about attention to detail and accurately targeting bass, the opposite of power fishing and cover water fast.

Aaron Martens is a classic example of a finesse fisherman who won the Elite 2007 CA delta event using a 4" drop shot Roboworm with 75+ lbs., not 12" bass. We adopted the drop shot presentation from Japan, Japan adopted the Roboworm technology from CA.

WRB


fishing user avatarMr Jenkins reply : 

dont support japan buy american


fishing user avatarMr Jenkins reply : 

dont support japan buy american


fishing user avatarMr Jenkins reply : 

dont support japan buy american


fishing user avatarRaul reply : 
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dont support japan buy american

Dude did you even bother to read the thread ?  :-?


fishing user avatarRaul reply : 
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dont support japan buy american

Dude did you even bother to read the thread ?  :-?


fishing user avatarRaul reply : 
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dont support japan buy american

Dude did you even bother to read the thread ?  :-?


fishing user avatarBassnajr reply : 

The Jackall Deka Hama Ku Ru is the best topwater bait ever made!!! It is a work of art on the end of your line AND it just catches fish. IF you can find them (I bought one online from Japan for $20.00 shipped) in the color you want you are VERY lucky!! I perfer the lipless model not the wake version.

I wonder if all the LC's on the market right now are totally made in Japan???


fishing user avatarBassnajr reply : 

The Jackall Deka Hama Ku Ru is the best topwater bait ever made!!! It is a work of art on the end of your line AND it just catches fish. IF you can find them (I bought one online from Japan for $20.00 shipped) in the color you want you are VERY lucky!! I perfer the lipless model not the wake version.

I wonder if all the LC's on the market right now are totally made in Japan???


fishing user avatarBassnajr reply : 

The Jackall Deka Hama Ku Ru is the best topwater bait ever made!!! It is a work of art on the end of your line AND it just catches fish. IF you can find them (I bought one online from Japan for $20.00 shipped) in the color you want you are VERY lucky!! I perfer the lipless model not the wake version.

I wonder if all the LC's on the market right now are totally made in Japan???


fishing user avatardeaknh03 reply : 

sorry to be off topic, but Bassnjar, you found the right one?


fishing user avatardeaknh03 reply : 

sorry to be off topic, but Bassnjar, you found the right one?


fishing user avatardeaknh03 reply : 

sorry to be off topic, but Bassnjar, you found the right one?


fishing user avatarBassnajr reply : 
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dont support japan buy american

Dude did you even bother to read the thread ? :-?

;D X2...everything is made over seas now...... I await the day a USA lure company makes the same quality as some of the Japanese companies!!


fishing user avatarBassnajr reply : 
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dont support japan buy american

Dude did you even bother to read the thread ? :-?

;D X2...everything is made over seas now...... I await the day a USA lure company makes the same quality as some of the Japanese companies!!


fishing user avatarBassnajr reply : 
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dont support japan buy american

Dude did you even bother to read the thread ? :-?

;D X2...everything is made over seas now...... I await the day a USA lure company makes the same quality as some of the Japanese companies!!


fishing user avatarBassnajr reply : 
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sorry to be off topic, but Bassnjar, you found the right one?

I did with your help..you were right purple package...NO LIP!!! He only has two with no lip. If Santa leaves me some sratch, I will order the other!!!!!


fishing user avatarBassnajr reply : 
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sorry to be off topic, but Bassnjar, you found the right one?

I did with your help..you were right purple package...NO LIP!!! He only has two with no lip. If Santa leaves me some sratch, I will order the other!!!!!


fishing user avatarBassnajr reply : 
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sorry to be off topic, but Bassnjar, you found the right one?

I did with your help..you were right purple package...NO LIP!!! He only has two with no lip. If Santa leaves me some sratch, I will order the other!!!!!


fishing user avatardeaknh03 reply : 

Glad to help, everyone here helps out so much, it makes everyone want to join.


fishing user avatardeaknh03 reply : 

Glad to help, everyone here helps out so much, it makes everyone want to join.


fishing user avatardeaknh03 reply : 

Glad to help, everyone here helps out so much, it makes everyone want to join.


fishing user avatarRaul reply : 
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The Jackall Deka Hama Ku Ru is the best topwater bait ever made!!! It is a work of art on the end of your line AND it just catches fish. IF you can find them (I bought one online from Japan for $20.00 shipped) in the color you want you are VERY lucky!! I perfer the lipless model not the wake version.

I wonder if all the LC's on the market right now are totally made in Japan???

Where you get it from ? didn 't know you were looking for a Jackall bait, these guys have one of the greatest Jackall stocks you can find, besides they are reliable.


fishing user avatarRaul reply : 
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The Jackall Deka Hama Ku Ru is the best topwater bait ever made!!! It is a work of art on the end of your line AND it just catches fish. IF you can find them (I bought one online from Japan for $20.00 shipped) in the color you want you are VERY lucky!! I perfer the lipless model not the wake version.

I wonder if all the LC's on the market right now are totally made in Japan???

Where you get it from ? didn 't know you were looking for a Jackall bait, these guys have one of the greatest Jackall stocks you can find, besides they are reliable.


fishing user avatarRaul reply : 
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The Jackall Deka Hama Ku Ru is the best topwater bait ever made!!! It is a work of art on the end of your line AND it just catches fish. IF you can find them (I bought one online from Japan for $20.00 shipped) in the color you want you are VERY lucky!! I perfer the lipless model not the wake version.

I wonder if all the LC's on the market right now are totally made in Japan???

Where you get it from ? didn 't know you were looking for a Jackall bait, these guys have one of the greatest Jackall stocks you can find, besides they are reliable.


fishing user avatardeaknh03 reply : 

Raul, they don't have the one he was looking for. he wanted the lipless one which i believe is discontinued, but we found a couple from another ebay seller that had 2 left in stock.


fishing user avatardeaknh03 reply : 

Raul, they don't have the one he was looking for. he wanted the lipless one which i believe is discontinued, but we found a couple from another ebay seller that had 2 left in stock.


fishing user avatardeaknh03 reply : 

Raul, they don't have the one he was looking for. he wanted the lipless one which i believe is discontinued, but we found a couple from another ebay seller that had 2 left in stock.


fishing user avatardeaknh03 reply : 

http://cgi.ebay.com/Jackall-Bros-Lake-Polic-Deka-Hamakuru-Mat-Tiger-/140443651403?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20b3180d4b#ht_652wt_1141

this one


fishing user avatardeaknh03 reply : 

http://cgi.ebay.com/Jackall-Bros-Lake-Polic-Deka-Hamakuru-Mat-Tiger-/140443651403?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20b3180d4b#ht_652wt_1141

this one


fishing user avatardeaknh03 reply : 

http://cgi.ebay.com/Jackall-Bros-Lake-Polic-Deka-Hamakuru-Mat-Tiger-/140443651403?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20b3180d4b#ht_652wt_1141

this one


fishing user avatarRaul reply : 

I 've purchased from Sayaka, great guy to do business with.  ;)


fishing user avatarRaul reply : 

I 've purchased from Sayaka, great guy to do business with.  ;)


fishing user avatarRaul reply : 

I 've purchased from Sayaka, great guy to do business with.  ;)


fishing user avatarSam reply : 

Yes.  :)


fishing user avatarSam reply : 

Yes.  :)


fishing user avatarSam reply : 

Yes.  :)


fishing user avatarScorcher214 reply : 

Some of the Jackall lures i was looking at on TW looked pretty sweet. I plan to try the flick shake and a few other techniques such as the i-motion. Bass masters had an article on Japanese fishing techniques, t'was interesting.


fishing user avatarScorcher214 reply : 

Some of the Jackall lures i was looking at on TW looked pretty sweet. I plan to try the flick shake and a few other techniques such as the i-motion. Bass masters had an article on Japanese fishing techniques, t'was interesting.


fishing user avatarScorcher214 reply : 

Some of the Jackall lures i was looking at on TW looked pretty sweet. I plan to try the flick shake and a few other techniques such as the i-motion. Bass masters had an article on Japanese fishing techniques, t'was interesting.


fishing user avatarNibbles reply : 
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Some of the Jackall lures i was looking at on TW looked pretty sweet. I plan to try the flick shake and a few other techniques such as the i-motion. Bass masters had an article on Japanese fishing techniques, t'was interesting.

Not trying to step on any toes but if you're interested in using a flick shake rig you may want to do a little googling around to see if you can find a custom jig maker who can make em for cheaper.

I personally buy weedless wacky jigs from a guy for around 50-75 cents each depending on whether I want them with Matzuo Sickles or Mustad Light Wires. The nice thing about custom orders is that you can also decide on the color, hook size and type of hook.

Unless of course you're set on getting only tungsten flick shake jigs. I personally find Jackall wacky jigs to be a little pricey at $6.99 for 3. That isn't to say that I don't have a few packs of them laying around somewhere. ;D


fishing user avatarNibbles reply : 
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Some of the Jackall lures i was looking at on TW looked pretty sweet. I plan to try the flick shake and a few other techniques such as the i-motion. Bass masters had an article on Japanese fishing techniques, t'was interesting.

Not trying to step on any toes but if you're interested in using a flick shake rig you may want to do a little googling around to see if you can find a custom jig maker who can make em for cheaper.

I personally buy weedless wacky jigs from a guy for around 50-75 cents each depending on whether I want them with Matzuo Sickles or Mustad Light Wires. The nice thing about custom orders is that you can also decide on the color, hook size and type of hook.

Unless of course you're set on getting only tungsten flick shake jigs. I personally find Jackall wacky jigs to be a little pricey at $6.99 for 3. That isn't to say that I don't have a few packs of them laying around somewhere. ;D


fishing user avatarNibbles reply : 
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Some of the Jackall lures i was looking at on TW looked pretty sweet. I plan to try the flick shake and a few other techniques such as the i-motion. Bass masters had an article on Japanese fishing techniques, t'was interesting.

Not trying to step on any toes but if you're interested in using a flick shake rig you may want to do a little googling around to see if you can find a custom jig maker who can make em for cheaper.

I personally buy weedless wacky jigs from a guy for around 50-75 cents each depending on whether I want them with Matzuo Sickles or Mustad Light Wires. The nice thing about custom orders is that you can also decide on the color, hook size and type of hook.

Unless of course you're set on getting only tungsten flick shake jigs. I personally find Jackall wacky jigs to be a little pricey at $6.99 for 3. That isn't to say that I don't have a few packs of them laying around somewhere. ;D


fishing user avatardeaknh03 reply : 

After helping bassnajar out finding a deka hama kuru without the lip, I had to get one myself, cant wait to get that thing in my hands!


fishing user avatardeaknh03 reply : 

After helping bassnajar out finding a deka hama kuru without the lip, I had to get one myself, cant wait to get that thing in my hands!


fishing user avatardeaknh03 reply : 

After helping bassnajar out finding a deka hama kuru without the lip, I had to get one myself, cant wait to get that thing in my hands!


fishing user avatarSouth FLA reply : 

Links to Japanese Tackle Manufactures

http://japanbassfishingmyblog.wordpress.com/big-tackle-shows-in-japan/

Scroll down on page, just spent about an hour marveling at stuff  :o


fishing user avatarSouth FLA reply : 

Links to Japanese Tackle Manufactures

http://japanbassfishingmyblog.wordpress.com/big-tackle-shows-in-japan/

Scroll down on page, just spent about an hour marveling at stuff  :o


fishing user avatarSouth FLA reply : 

Links to Japanese Tackle Manufactures

http://japanbassfishingmyblog.wordpress.com/big-tackle-shows-in-japan/

Scroll down on page, just spent about an hour marveling at stuff  :o


fishing user avatarGangley reply : 

The Japanese popper bait called "Yellow Magic"

The most productive popper style bait in my tackle box.  It ain't cheap(approx $16), but considering its a top water and I don't tend to lose them, they are worth their weight in gold.


fishing user avatarGangley reply : 

The Japanese popper bait called "Yellow Magic"

The most productive popper style bait in my tackle box.  It ain't cheap(approx $16), but considering its a top water and I don't tend to lose them, they are worth their weight in gold.


fishing user avatarGangley reply : 

The Japanese popper bait called "Yellow Magic"

The most productive popper style bait in my tackle box.  It ain't cheap(approx $16), but considering its a top water and I don't tend to lose them, they are worth their weight in gold.


fishing user avatarlegendaryyaj reply : 
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dont support japan buy american

LoL!

What kinda reel and terminal tackle do you use? Ardent and Eagle Claw?


fishing user avatarlegendaryyaj reply : 
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dont support japan buy american

LoL!

What kinda reel and terminal tackle do you use? Ardent and Eagle Claw?


fishing user avatarlegendaryyaj reply : 
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dont support japan buy american

LoL!

What kinda reel and terminal tackle do you use? Ardent and Eagle Claw?


fishing user avatarScorcher214 reply : 

Thanks Nibbles, will look into it. And I would recomend to everybody: http://www.apstv.net/spb/spb40.html

Raul posted it earlier in the thread but this is a great site. Even if i can't understand the language, it's fishing and it is helping me get through the winter. Plus you might even learn a few new ways too fish ;). A new place I want to visit is Japan now. The waters they fish are so beautiful!


fishing user avatarScorcher214 reply : 

Thanks Nibbles, will look into it. And I would recomend to everybody: http://www.apstv.net/spb/spb40.html

Raul posted it earlier in the thread but this is a great site. Even if i can't understand the language, it's fishing and it is helping me get through the winter. Plus you might even learn a few new ways too fish ;). A new place I want to visit is Japan now. The waters they fish are so beautiful!


fishing user avatarScorcher214 reply : 

Thanks Nibbles, will look into it. And I would recomend to everybody: http://www.apstv.net/spb/spb40.html

Raul posted it earlier in the thread but this is a great site. Even if i can't understand the language, it's fishing and it is helping me get through the winter. Plus you might even learn a few new ways too fish ;). A new place I want to visit is Japan now. The waters they fish are so beautiful!


fishing user avatargobig reply : 

They should dub those videos over like old kung Fu movies. ;D


fishing user avatargobig reply : 

They should dub those videos over like old kung Fu movies. ;D


fishing user avatargobig reply : 

They should dub those videos over like old kung Fu movies. ;D




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