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Maria Lures: The Making

And here I think is the most important section of the webpage: How the lures are made. It is worth the read.

Made in Japan Quality

Maria Lures

In my second post in this blog I have talked about my first lure being a Maria Blues Code.
The Maria company is a great lure maker. They are reasonable priced (to JDM standards) and they catch fish. I have tried at least 6-7 models in the lineup and they never let me down.

I have to admit that Maria puts interesting and original names to their lures. They sound almost exotic and sometimes cool. :)  Angel Kiss, Pop Queen, Mucho Lucir, Mar Amigo, Wise Dog. Sure they don't lack of creativity.


One of my favorite poppers. Pop Queen.
It casts a mile and has the "perfect" popping retrieve. I have used both the 80 and 130mm sizes.
Available Size and weight:
50mm5g
80mm16g
105mm28g
130mm40g

Here is the website where you can find more details about the lures. They even have an English section now!

Check it out : Maria Official Webpage

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

K-Ten Blue Ocean

Contact Feed Popper (120mm - 30gr.)

Contact Feed Shallow (128mm - 18.5 gr)

Amazing Fly Fishing Video

OK, I admit, it is not related to lure fishing but still a wonderful video that needs to be shared. Enjoy!

                   

Riding High: A Season on the Fly from Waterline Media on Vimeo.

The best boxes in the business: Meiho Chemical

I have to admit that I am fond of tackle boxes. I use them a lot and I like keeping all my lures and accessories in order. I have tried many brand out there but, without any doubt, the best tackle boxes are the ones made by the Japanese company Meiho Chemical.
This year I had the chance to buy a couple of them over the net. What can I say? They are awesome, well made and durable. What impresses me is the quality of the molding. The tolerances are perfect, no gaps whatsoever between the hinges or latches. When you close the lid you can feel the quality the same way you feel when you shut the door of a luxury car. You get the idea.
If you check the catalog you will see that Meiho produces hundreds of different models. They have the right box for every situation and need.

Meiho SFC S and M Lure Boxes

Right now I am using some Meiho SFC boxes. SFC stands for System Fishing Compo.They are polypropylene boxes that come in 9 different sizes and 5 different setups. You have the fly,worm,lure, plain and spinner versions. I like the SS,S,M and L sizes. The small one is perfect for ultralight tackle, while the S and M can be good for 5-6cm minnow lures or small soft baits. I also have the spinnerbait version that I use for my long jerk minnows. The center divider helps keeping everything organized.
I love them ! A+!

For more info you can check this link:
Meiho Chemical Industry

Detail of the Latch. The material and the molding is superb!

Made in Japan