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HIRONORI KITADE: THE LuRE OF ASIAN FISHINg
JAPANA TRUE FISHING PARADISE
Better late than never! Hajimi Murata, above with a huge akame and KD left with a fine lure caught specimen.
detect subtle bites from timid fish. At the same time, rod and reel developments have also greatly improved with particular enhancements to rod capabilities when fishing specific PE lines. Specialist line guides and blank materials combine to increase sensitivity and bite detection as well as increasing your ability to transmit the desired action directly from your hand, down the line to your fishing lure. The evolution of this fishing equipment has caused new revolutions in angling techniques. Fishermen are now looking at new ways in
which they can use their modern fishing tackle now that the equipment of yesteryear can no longer be used; one of these new techniques is known as ‘drift method’. To perform the drift method, you simply cast
your lure up stream from shore or boat and let the lure drift downstream without winding it back in other than to maintain line tension. Keep your rod tip high and watch for a sudden attack. This is similar to fly fishing. You will be able to manipulate your lure as you wish by jerking or simply letting the current impart action to your lure as it drifts downstream. Without braided line and today’s
technological fishing advancements, you would not be able to realise the benefits of this finesse fishing method.
Best approach to catching big predators at all times ..
The drift method is most effective during the middle of the fishing season, when water temperatures are neither too hot, nor too cold, as this is when baitfish are most active. During the off season, as temperatures peak
or bottom out, the baitfish move away with the temperate waters and akame begin to feed on bottom dwelling crabs as mentioned earlier. It is during this time when you should
consider fishing different methods close to the bottom in order to imitate these feeding crabs. North Craft Air OGRE and Storm SX-Soft VIB are the perfect choices for variable fishing methods
when using the lift-&-fall technique close to the bottom. Cast the lure out, let it sink and lift your rod slightly to bring it to life, pulling it off the bottom to get the fish’s attention. Let the lure sink back down and repeat. Oftentimes the akame will strike as the lure returns to the bottom during the fall. As previously mentioned the best time to use
this method is just before and after slack high tide in Japan for the best chance. By combining this method with the drift method, you can increase your chances further; fish the lure upstream in little current and bring the lure back with the flow. It is natural for baitfish to behave in this manner so akame will remain calm and more likely to believe your bait presentation is real. This is particularly effective for smarter, larger fish. The drift method is not limited to akame
fishing, but is also effective for sea bass and trout, in fact it’s applicable to all predator fishing. I am certain the technique would be just as effective in other fisheries, and in other countries for different species. Please try it by all means if you are fishing in
medium to high flow areas in Europe, USA, or any other country in the world. n
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During the off season, as temperatures peak or bottom out, the baitfish move away with the temperate waters and akame begin to feed on bottom dwelling crabs
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