DAY 1 First time on Lake Biwa, first time wading.
HOUYHNHNM FISHING CLUB enjoys bass fishing mainly at major fields in the Kanto area, but our memories of Lake Biwa are exceptional. I was eager to fish in Lake Biwa again this year! and we came back again. On the first day, we fished wading game. On the first day, we wore waterproof waders and a floating vest with a built-in buoyancy device, and cast while entering the water. This is a different kind of fishing, as it allows anglers to explore several meters ahead of the water, which is difficult to do when fishing on land, and to feel a sense of oneness with the water.
This time, in addition to the usual members, three skilled bass fishermen accompanied us. Moreover, it was the first time for them to visit Lake Biwa. Everyone seemed to be filled with anticipation.
Yosuke Ishii (middle)
HOUYHNHNM, Editor-in-Chief.
Director of HOUYHNHNM FISHING CLUB. I have good results every time I fish Lake Biwa, so I have high expectations for this year's tournament. Personally, I think I have improved my skills this year, so I hope to have a culmination of fishing. I have always been looking for numbers, but this time I want to aim for size. Last year on Lake Biwa, my personal best was 51 cm, and I want to have fun so that I can overwrite that."
Yasuyuki Murayama (middle right)
F-LAGSTUF-F Designer
He loves fishing so much that he collaborates with a fishing maker for his apparel brand "Flagstaff. This is my first time at Lake Biwa. There are big bass, but sometimes I can't catch them. It's been a while since I've fished without a boat, so I'm going to keep an eye on things. For now, I want to catch one bass, regardless of size."
Yasutaka Saisu (middle left)
Owner, ARMS Clothing Store
He runs the popular vintage clothing store "Arms Clothing Store" with stores in Yutenji, Shimokitazawa, and Aoyama. I haven't fished in a while because I've been so busy lately," he said. And this is my first time on Lake Biwa. It was also my first time wading for bass fishing. It feels great. It's even better if you can catch fish! I came here without any previous information because I wanted to see the local environment firsthand.
Miki Hayashida (right)
MISTER HOOLYWOOD Sales
He is the sales manager of Mr. Hollywood, which develops N. HOOLYWOOD. I was surprised to see you come to Lake Biwa for the first time as a member of HOUYHNHNM FISHING CLUB. Lake Biwa is a place full of romance, with bass over 70 cm in length, and I have always dreamed of fishing there. It will be my first time wading, so I hope to catch one fish first while I get a feel for the situation.
Shogo Komatsu (left)
writer
He writes mainly for magazines and webzines. I am happy to be here at Lake Biwa again this year! The weather is perfect and it feels great. I have prepared a lot of lures that I think will catch fish. Last year's fishing was not so good, so this time I was very enthusiastic. All I can think about is catching fish. First of all, I want to enjoy wading for the first time.
Fumihiko Ikemoto
photographer
He is active in magazines, websites, and advertisements, and also does outdoor photography. He says, "I have no experience of catching a lot of fish in one trip, so this time on Lake Biwa, I want to focus on numbers. I hope to catch some of the typical Lake Biwa sizes. This will be my first time wading, so I'm a little nervous, and I don't feel like I have my feet on the ground. I'm a little bit excited.
