I have a feeling we will catch a lot of fish today.
The "Kangoo" arrives safely at Takataki Lake. We stopped by a boat store to purchase a day fishing pass and asked the store staff about the field conditions. It seems that the lake is low and there has been no rain for the past week or two, so the fish are not very active.
Even so, we will not know the actual conditions until we drop a line. Each of us will make preparations while planning our strategy.
The three of us finally start fishing. Casting lures in various locations, they first try to see what the fish are doing.
The lake is stocked with a lot of bass, but it's a major field among anglers, so the fish have learned and are more relaxed. But there is a sense of life in the lake. I have a feeling that we will be able to catch fish today.
Just as he released these words, Ichikawa's rod moved.
I caught a nice 30 cm bass! This is a good start.
It makes me insanely happy. It's these moments that keep me going!" (Ichikawa)
Right after Ichikawa caught a bass, Ishii got a bite on his rod! This one was over 35 cm in length! It was a series of hits, as if the "HOUYHNHNM FISHING CLUB" was really showing its worth.
It feels good! It's already great! I have a feeling we'll catch a lot of fish today!" (Ishii)
Ikemoto wants to catch some fish himself, while watching the other members get consecutive hits. Perhaps this is the time to be patient.
Maybe the lure selection isn't right. Today is just the beginning. I'll keep trying different things and keep working at it.
We decided to take a coffee break, as a break is also important for good fishing. Each of us gave advice to the other while sharing our own impressions of the lake. After a brief discussion on how to attack the lake in the future, we decided to change our fishing spots.
The three of us are the type of people who act immediately when they have an idea. We loaded our luggage into the Kangoo again to head to the next point. The work is done with excellent hands. In no time at all, they were ready to go.
I like the fact that the back door of the Kangoo is a double-sliding door. It is very easy to put luggage in and out. I can't believe how different it is just by changing the way it opens.
