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Why can’t I shine my headlamp on the water?

When night fishing, you may occasionally hear the phrase, “Please turn on the light!” This is something that beginner anglers often do not understand. ​ Many people think, “Some people keep shining a light on the surface of the water, but how much of a hindrance can a lighted headlamp have on fishing?” This time, […]

The Difference Between Spinning Reels and Bait Reels

The most common reels used for lure fishing are spinning reels and baitcasting reels. While  there are “spincasting reels,” which appear to combine the functions of both spinning and baitcasting reels, these are not as widely used. I plan on writing a separate post about spin casting reels, but to put it briefly, they look similar to […]

Surf Lure Points: How to Find and Attack Rip Currents

Rip currents are a constant presence in the news, causing fatalities at sea during the summer vacation season. However,  the locations where these dangerous rip currents occur are also essential surf lure fishing spots . Places where rip currents are likely to occur include places with a long shallow coastline, places with artificial structures such as breakwaters […]

Why are the screws on the reel painted?

Even among those who have some knowledge of reel disassembly and assembly, there are surprisingly many who do not know the purpose of the paint applied to the threads when the reel is disassembled. That’s why most people don’t prepare the necessary supplies, and this can cause other problems. So today, let’s find out why […]

Is it okay to use WD-40 when servicing a reel?

Although it is not very common, you will often see posts saying that they used WD-40, which is readily available on the market, as a lubricant for their reels. Some people even claim that spraying WD-40 on their reels made them spin better, eliminating the need to buy a special lubricant. However, this is not […]

A Basic Understanding of Lure Fishing Match the Bait

According to information on the portal, “Match the Bait” ​​means that the more similar the size, shape, and color of the lure used is to the actual food of the fish, the higher the probability of it biting. This refers to a method of increasing the probability of catching a sea bass by figuring out […]

Types of soft lure (worm) tackle (various rigs)

In lure fishing, the term “00 rig” refers to equipment or tackle, just as the English word “rig” means. ​ When using live bait or fake bait (lure), it is important to make sure that the hook reaches the target fish, but since lures are things that fish may not think they can eat, it […]