Thread: 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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