Really interesting video on Japanese fishing and Taku Ito.  Thought some of you might appreciate it, I believe it is from 2015.  Interesting that he says he isn't a good finesse fisherman, which is what he won his event this year on.

 

Here ya go: 

 

Thanks for that, @HaydenS.  I really enjoyed it for a couple of reasons.  I love watching Taku Ito; his excitement is awesome.  Also, just this morning,  I noticed that the spine of a Bassmaster magazine says something about 'Worldwide Authority' and I got to thinking that in the last several years there has been a couple articles about Africa, one or two from Mexico...(maybe something from Europe?)  But almost nothing from Japan that I recall.  Great video

Super happy for him winning in my backyard.  So refreshing to see new faces gaining some success!

1 hour ago, Choporoz said:

Thanks for that, @HaydenS.  I really enjoyed it for a couple of reasons.  I love watching Taku Ito; his excitement is awesome.  Also, just this morning,  I noticed that the spine of a Bassmaster magazine says something about 'Worldwide Authority' and I got to thinking that in the last several years there has been a couple articles about Africa, one or two from Mexico...(maybe something from Europe?)  But almost nothing from Japan that I recall.  Great video

I agree, I got goose bumps when he won St Lawrence.  He is a joy to watch fish, Taku Time!

I remember the Africa article, and the Mexico one.  I look forward to seeing some out of Japan!

 

If anyone can find part two please let us know!