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Reply With QuoteChris Stewart sells some micro gear on his Tenkara Bum site:
https://www.tenkarabum.com/micro-fishing-gear.html
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Among giants….
Hello everyone, before i start I like to say what I’m about to write is purely for entertainment and information only. But for some it might even be a cultural enlightenment. Not trying to sell an idea or pushing for another fishing merchandise, just for a good read. Most if not all on this “panfish” ultralight subforum already know what JDM stand for when it comes to rods and reels, thanks in part to our own Randy…aka Alphahawk. I like to also introduce another thing that’s very Japanese- their obsession with catching the tiniest of fish called Tanago: a tiny freshwater fish less than 2 inches long often found in rain drainage and tiny creeks. In the US it’s “microfishing”, but I won’t go there. Contrary to popular belief, not all Japanese live near a ocean dock or have the means to drive to their favorite trout streams and rivers. Those living in crowded cities often resort to fishing out of pay-per- visit private ponds stocked with putNtake “goldfishes,” with this thin short chopstick of a rod made mostly out of bamboo just to have an outing with the kids…..
Today I got an hour and caught a few micros of my own, the smallest bluegills swimming among their giant adults as you can see in photos. Equipments used: a #30 Tanago hook, 1lb mono line, top-section of a UL rod (no reel), BB split shot and minced shrimp as bait. Thanks for reading and enjoy the photos! PS the last bluegill is the “smallest” fish I’ve ever lipped in my life!!!
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Chris Stewart sells some micro gear on his Tenkara Bum site:
https://www.tenkarabum.com/micro-fishing-gear.html
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Thanks DBD, I did buy my hooks from Tenkara, didn’t know he owns that too, thanks.
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That is a very interesting read. They do take hteir fishing serious. I watch a fella catch trout out of all sorts of ditches and storm drains
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Thanks for sharing the interesting read! I learned something new..
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Man, those little guys are something else. They will attack anything.
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That was good to read. Thank you for posting it.
I used to catch minnows for bait that way when I was a young boy. Used a rod tip section, some of my mother's nylon sewing thread, a size 20 hook (smallest they had in local stores), and a small piece of bread balled up on the hook. Wasn't the most efficient way to get a lot into the minnow bucket, but still was entertaining trying to hook up those little guys.
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I've watched several videos of old guys in Japan doing this. Many times out on a tiny canal in the middle of nowhere by themselves. Then there are the ones who go out in these boats with opposing seating on each side just having a relaxing day. I notice they watch those floats like a hawk tracking a field mouse. I have also seen them carry them away in a bucket...I assume they eat these tiny fish..maybe you know.
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Cricketcage, you and I got something in common right there. Growing up in Thailand refugee camp in late 70’s I got to use mother’s sewing thread as well, but it was no quality thread so she showed me how to fold them over and put a little spit on my palm and braid the (now 2 strings) over my knee so it’ll twisted together and become stronger. In fact she got me started in my life long journey to become a multi species fisherman….catching everything from Asian farm eels, snakeheads, needle nose, tilapias, and those little aquarium fishes we call gouramis, excellent tasting fish fried whole BTW..lol.
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Yes Randy I believe I saw the same video and if correct the fishes they after are what they call "Edo", a saltwater goby species love to live in Tokyo brackish canals and interscoastal waterways. Since location is not permissable as a commercial fishing area, the avid anglers have to catch their meals so to speak. A gent from the document was showing how he prepared these little "rock fish" looking things and his fridge was full of dried freeze Edo fillets, saying "only" anglers get to enjoy these delicacies...lol.Originally Posted by Alphahawk
