JACKALL; History, Development Philosophy and NowNew!!
JACKALL is one of the most influential lure brands in modern Japanese fishing. From iconic designs like the TN series to innovative creations like the GANTAREL, the company has built a strong reputation among anglers of every style. This article introduces JACKALL’s history, development style, signature products, and its expansion into global markets. How JACKALL […]
Application of Seabass Lures for Pike Fishing
Japanese seabass lures—designed originally for Suzuki (Japanese seabass) fishing—should have been more popular in Pike fishing, in my opinion. Although these lures were born in a saltwater environment thousands of kilometers away, their design principles make them surprisingly effective not only for seabass but also for freshwater predator fishing. Here are reasons why I think […]
Fishing Tackle Shows in Yokohama and Osaka, in 2026
Have you been to Japan? As a fishing enthusiast, January and February are some of the most interesting timings to visit Japan. Do you know why? Japan's two biggest shows are held in January and February; Yokohama fishing show in January and Osaka fishing show in February. These exhibitions serve as major meeting points for […]
The Solution to the Snagged Lures in Japan; Marine Sweeper’s Activity
Have you ever thought about what happens to the lures left in the bottom of the sea, after your lure is snagged to the structure? The answer is clear. It remains in the water until it degrades or is broken down into pieces. It takes a very long time for that. Facing this headache of […]
Trophy Bass Fishing in Japan
For many bass fishermen globally, to come to Japan for fishing is a good chance to get a trophy bass. In Japan there are some lakes which are said to hold the bass over 70 cm (about 27 inch) length or nearly 15 pounds. In this blog, you can get the idea of which lake […]
Swimbaits in Japan
Swimbaits in Japanese Bass Market This year, a new swimbait was released from Megabass. It was a renewal of the famous swimbait, MAGDRAFT. What was renewed was the improved magnet hook holding system, MAG HOLD system. It is improved in the way that the magnet is not easily exposed out of the body. And they […]
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 […]
Tariff on Fishing Tackles entering US
At the time of writing of this article (beginning of April 2025,) there is news about the US government’s tariff, especially “Reciprocal Tariff.” While the details of reciprocal tariff is yet to be cleared, I would like to review the current situation of tariff, around fishing tackles entering the US. I have an impression that […]
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 […]