I am sharing the link to their 2014-15 catalog. It is in Japanese but still worth giving it a look. Please enjoy:
Showing posts with label Tackle House. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tackle House. Show all posts
October 13, 2015
Tacklehouse Web Catalog
Tacklehouse is one of those Japanese firms that develop amazing lures. I consider their lures quite effective and also very nice looking. As usual with Japanese companies, TH has a wide range of lures that range from LRF minnows to heavy ones that target big tunas.
I am sharing the link to their 2014-15 catalog. It is in Japanese but still worth giving it a look. Please enjoy:
I am sharing the link to their 2014-15 catalog. It is in Japanese but still worth giving it a look. Please enjoy:
December 17, 2013
Tackle House "Shores Streamer"
When it comes to original lure designs I think Tackle House is the first name that comes to my mind. Those guys are really creative and always push it forward for new ideas and designs.
The "Shores" series was introduced as a "ultra light" lure range for those anglers who love to chase small fishes around the world.
The newest entry to the series is this Streamer. What can I say? It looks crazy, a mixture of metal body with plastic with the shape of a fly streamer. I think we have a winner here as I am pretty sure the small 32mm lure will drive fishes crazy and produce amazing catches.
I am looking forward to hear and read more about this lure. I always welcome new designs and this one is definitely an hot product.
Source: Tackle House
The "Shores" series was introduced as a "ultra light" lure range for those anglers who love to chase small fishes around the world.
The newest entry to the series is this Streamer. What can I say? It looks crazy, a mixture of metal body with plastic with the shape of a fly streamer. I think we have a winner here as I am pretty sure the small 32mm lure will drive fishes crazy and produce amazing catches.
I am looking forward to hear and read more about this lure. I always welcome new designs and this one is definitely an hot product.
Source: Tackle House
September 10, 2013
Minnows for Pelagics
I was having a nice conversation with a fellow angler about minnows that are suited for blue water and pelagic. In other words we were discussing those minnows that are strong, heavy and that fishes like bonito, tuna, dorado, false albacore love so much.
I am not a guy who casts lures in deep and open waters for pelagic therefore my personal experience is limited. Nevertheless I like to read other blogs, check online catalogs and see what is very suited for this kind of fishing.
There are some lures that I consider very worthy in those situations when you need to cast for blue water fishes.
DUO Larus Minnow 80/24
This is a lure that I like a lot. It is in my lure box and I had the chance to use it only once in some nice rocky shore with a 60mt drop-off. I knew of the presence of pelagics like bonito and false albacore
(Euthynnus alletteratus) .
This lure is heavy and very strong. What I really like are two incredible features: Metal lip and swivel hook eye.
The lip is metal therefore very strong and virtually unbreakable. The sviwel is an interesting design option. It allows the hook to rotate freely and when the fishes is hooked the rotation of the swivel basically takes out any chances of pulling the hook with applied torsion by the fish. The hooks are OK but I think the bigger brother (95mm /34g.)
The action is a very dense and fast rolling. This thing likes fast retrieve all the way to your feet.
The weight is 24 grams and given the short length (80mm) it casts like a bullet even in windy situation. Very suited for windy rocky shore.
Here is what DUO says about it:
The Larus Minnow 80/24 is best suited when one wants to downsize the lure to small bait-fish. With a compact 80mm body, it shares the characteristics of the other Larus Minnows: a heavy weight, metal lip, and rolling swivel hook-eye to withstand the attacks of offshore fish.
The weight is 24g, giving not only a favorable casting distance, but also a good swimming response at slow to medium reeling speeds. It is not only great offshore, but also for fishing from shore if targeting powerful species.
The bigger brothers spots better hooks (ST56 /4 ) and is heavier. I would go with the bigger one for medium sized pelagics and perhaps tuna (with a hook upgrade to ST66 or single hooks)
More info: DUO Larus Project
Tackle House Contact Bezel
The other minnow is from a company that I love: Tackle House.
These guys make some incredible lures. The Contact series along with the K-ten series have made the history of lure fishing. The Contact series includes some gems like the Feed Popper, Brit, Flitz and the Bezel.
The Bezel is the minnow I'd like to write about. This is a pure jig/minnow with a lip, and it is really tough. How tough? Thru-wire and ST66 (Tuna class) hooks are a good introduction.
It comes in two sizes : 100mm/36g and 120/48g
This is what Tackle Houses says (google translate helped here)
High precision Jigumino
Main target is, joints, bonito. It is Jigumino which is indispensable to shoot nabla offshore. Falling trembling little by little with the head bent forward after the splashdown. High speed retrieve the basic course, slide also doing in the twitch in the case of emergency. For controlling the attitude with "bezel lip", in response to the flow of water efficiently in the Berry region, and swim in U~obunroru stable distinguished for the high-speed range, I do not miss the chance.
I have tried this and I can tell you that it is a little difficult to use and animate. It requires some skilled work with the rod and wrist. You can make a fast retrieve for skipping purposes but I think the secret is in giving it fast and hard twitches in order to make it slide and roll a little. For me is still a work in progress but the potential is there.
Also I think it can get a nice attack on the fall.
Here is a video in Japanese. Just check the guys hands to get an idea :)
Source: Tackle House
I am not a guy who casts lures in deep and open waters for pelagic therefore my personal experience is limited. Nevertheless I like to read other blogs, check online catalogs and see what is very suited for this kind of fishing.
There are some lures that I consider very worthy in those situations when you need to cast for blue water fishes.
DUO Larus Minnow 80/24
This is a lure that I like a lot. It is in my lure box and I had the chance to use it only once in some nice rocky shore with a 60mt drop-off. I knew of the presence of pelagics like bonito and false albacore
(Euthynnus alletteratus) .
This lure is heavy and very strong. What I really like are two incredible features: Metal lip and swivel hook eye.
The lip is metal therefore very strong and virtually unbreakable. The sviwel is an interesting design option. It allows the hook to rotate freely and when the fishes is hooked the rotation of the swivel basically takes out any chances of pulling the hook with applied torsion by the fish. The hooks are OK but I think the bigger brother (95mm /34g.)
The action is a very dense and fast rolling. This thing likes fast retrieve all the way to your feet.
The weight is 24 grams and given the short length (80mm) it casts like a bullet even in windy situation. Very suited for windy rocky shore.
Here is what DUO says about it:
The Larus Minnow 80/24 is best suited when one wants to downsize the lure to small bait-fish. With a compact 80mm body, it shares the characteristics of the other Larus Minnows: a heavy weight, metal lip, and rolling swivel hook-eye to withstand the attacks of offshore fish.
The weight is 24g, giving not only a favorable casting distance, but also a good swimming response at slow to medium reeling speeds. It is not only great offshore, but also for fishing from shore if targeting powerful species.
The bigger brothers spots better hooks (ST56 /4 ) and is heavier. I would go with the bigger one for medium sized pelagics and perhaps tuna (with a hook upgrade to ST66 or single hooks)
More info: DUO Larus Project
Tackle House Contact Bezel
The other minnow is from a company that I love: Tackle House.
These guys make some incredible lures. The Contact series along with the K-ten series have made the history of lure fishing. The Contact series includes some gems like the Feed Popper, Brit, Flitz and the Bezel.
The Bezel is the minnow I'd like to write about. This is a pure jig/minnow with a lip, and it is really tough. How tough? Thru-wire and ST66 (Tuna class) hooks are a good introduction.
It comes in two sizes : 100mm/36g and 120/48g
This is what Tackle Houses says (google translate helped here)
High precision Jigumino
Main target is, joints, bonito. It is Jigumino which is indispensable to shoot nabla offshore. Falling trembling little by little with the head bent forward after the splashdown. High speed retrieve the basic course, slide also doing in the twitch in the case of emergency. For controlling the attitude with "bezel lip", in response to the flow of water efficiently in the Berry region, and swim in U~obunroru stable distinguished for the high-speed range, I do not miss the chance.
I have tried this and I can tell you that it is a little difficult to use and animate. It requires some skilled work with the rod and wrist. You can make a fast retrieve for skipping purposes but I think the secret is in giving it fast and hard twitches in order to make it slide and roll a little. For me is still a work in progress but the potential is there.
Also I think it can get a nice attack on the fall.
Here is a video in Japanese. Just check the guys hands to get an idea :)
Source: Tackle House
November 11, 2012
Tackle House Britt
This is an high quality lure. A pencil that is ideal for big bluefish, dorado and leerfish. I just heard that Tackle House has introduced the 120mm version. Have a look here.
July 22, 2012
Tackle House Bezel: where to buy
After my post on the Tackle House Bezel (see here) I received some messages about where to get the lure.
I was lucky enough to buy it directly during my trip in Japan, and I didn't find it online.
Good news is that JDM Tackle has just added the Bezel to the online store. If you are looking for it have a look here.
I was lucky enough to buy it directly during my trip in Japan, and I didn't find it online.
Good news is that JDM Tackle has just added the Bezel to the online store. If you are looking for it have a look here.
October 27, 2011
I Got Mail!!
This morning I got a nice surprise in the mail. My favourite snaps (Decoy Egg Snap) and a famous lure (Tackle House K-Ten Blue Ocean HG).
Details coming soon...
October 23, 2011
Tackle House
When it come to lures, Japan has a lot to offer. There are many companies that produce very nice lures.
One of those is without a doubt Tackle House. The Tokyo based company is famous for is K-Ten lure.
This is what their website says about the K-Ten : "A lure that can reach further and has a wider range of use than any other...the K-TEN Blue Ocean was developed to satisfy these dreams. The magnet-loaded fully automatic gravity moving system allows it to reach an astonishing casting distance and perform outstanding luring actions. With its simplified design, increased versatility and unlimited potential, the K-TEN Blue Ocean is still regarded by many as the finest plug produced by Tackle House."
I just ordered both the K-Ten Blue Ocean and the Contact Feed Shallow, with the latter being regarded as a real seabass killer in shallow waters. I will write more about these lures and the company itself once I get my order in the mail. For now just take a look at their english website.
Tackle House Website in English
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| K-Ten Blue Ocean |
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| Contact Feed Popper (120mm - 30gr.) |
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| Contact Feed Shallow (128mm - 18.5 gr) |
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