The fishing started early , and the fish were all over the place!
. The pleasant, glorious sunlight made for a relaxing, leisurely start.
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Akimoto:I like the slow and steady process of doing it. . so even if I don't catch any fish, I think I can enjoy just concentrating in silence.
Kay:. It has been a long time since I have fished for bass, so I would like to catch one first to calm my fluttering mind.
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Hemimiya:. I love the outdoors, and I go climbing a lot. . but this is the first time for me to experience the outdoors with living creatures. It seems difficult that I have to adjust to the fish, not my pace.
Nao:Unlike bait fishing, lures require a lot of technique. But that is what makes it interesting!
. Casting with the lure of your choice. Then, on the first cast, Mr. Akimoto got a great hit! . But, regrettably, he was caught. Unfortunately, he didn't pause for a moment, and on his third cast, he got a hit!
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Akimoto:Well, it's kinda big! I'm glad I caught it on a lure I don't use in the stream .
Seeing Mr. Akimoto catch the fish so quickly, everyone looks surprised. That's what I'm talking about!
Then, too, Mr. Asamiya!
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Nice bass!
Hemimiya:It was amazing! It's a battle between man and fish. I could feel the life force from the feeling of being connected by a thread to the bass that was rebelling against me, saying, "I'm not going to listen to you. It was amazing, really .
And again! Akimoto-san raises his voice.
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The second fish was already in the water. Everyone was excited by the good start to the fishing season. We can't afford to lose!
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HOUYHNHNM FISHING CLUB team caught the fish was Hiramoto. . and two in a row.
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Hiramoto:The first fish was caught on a STEEZ spinnerbait I was throwing to see what was on the bottom, and the second was a Tiny Crush, a collaboration between "DRT" and "Suplex". I had just gotten this lure and was looking forward to seeing how it would work, and it was the lure of the day.
I also caught the Ichikawa River in quick succession. He caught it on the "Crash Joker," also by DRT. It is a very big lure!
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Ichikawa:I caught it . I'm already satisfied today.
Bass are responding well. I have a feeling we are going to have a blast today! Mr. Asamiya caught his second fish!
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Hemimiya:. I'm invincible now. I can catch fish, catch fish, catch fish right away!
The lure that Mr. Asamiya and Mr. Akimoto caught their consecutive fish on was the "Peanut" by Daiwa, a long-time favorite and national crankbait since its release in 1980. The form is cute, and the pull-like movement makes you want to use it. . It is a long seller, and is also available in a variety of colors and designs.
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Finally, Nao!
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Nao:Ssshhhh! It's my first bass. The moment I hooked it , it feels great. It's fun!
The hit lure was Daiwa's STEEZ Shad. This lure appeals to bass with its natural movement, just like a real small fish.
Kay:I envy you , I really do.
Kay looks at Nao with envy. She seems to be a little tense because of her experience. But...!
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Kay:Black bass for the first time in a long time . I'm so glad I caught it . I'm so excited! I wonder if it's about 30 centimeters long. Bass fishing is about to be rekindled.