DUO Co. Ltd. Facebook Page

I have already praised DUO's marketing efforts on the social network (see here). The company is implementing an aggressive marketing strategy on facebook in order to reach effectively an international audience.
The official facebook page they recently opened is maintained by DUO's marketing staff and is getting new users everyday. Right now they have about 1205 likes but the number is increasing everyday.
The page is full of nice DUO lures photos, amazing fishes, news from the headquarters, and most important, from time to time you will see some interesting contests where DUO gives you the chance to win some cool prizes. I like seeing many DUO enthusiast use the wall to share their passion for lure fishing and lures. This is what creates a good community and brand loyalty!

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Dolphin Game by Halcyon System's

Enjoy this nice dolphin game video by Halcyon Systems.

Japanese Seabass Photos

Do you want to see some cool Suzuki (Japanese Seabass) pictures?
Check here. Duel has made a special gallery!

The Best Videos Of Catch Magazine

Again, its time to share an amazing fly fishing video. Enjoy!!
More about Catch Magazine here


The T-Motion Collection from Todd Moen Creative on Vimeo.

Bay Ruf Manic 115

This is a lure that I'd really like to try. I am fond of lipless lures and pencil baits in general. I use the Maria Blues Code with success for seabass and bluefish. I think that the creativity in the retrieve can make the difference.
The Bay Ruf Manic 115 is a lure that reminds me of the Maria BC but with a more interesting shape and an action that looks to be less subsurface and more erratic. The straight retrieve produces a tight rolling movement. Looks like a small mullet on the run.

This Manic needs to be tried and reviewed. I'll definitely get one and write another post about it in the future.

This is what DUO says about the lure:

-The Manic Movement
The lure’s buoyancy, weighting, volume, and body shape have all been delicately adjusted. The action created by this sensitively balanced lure is a tight rolling only; there is no wobbling or sinusoidal action. The rolling action is so tight that some anglers will not even think it is moving; rest assured it does leave a vibrant wake even at the slowest retrieval speeds.
-Wake Performance
As soon as you initiate retrieval, the lure will float to the subsurface and create a exquisite wake. The tight rolling action will add a weak but unique swell in the V shaped wake, appealing more efficiently to the game fish.
-Casting distance
By moving the hook-eye from the tail section of the body, the lure was left with an aerodynamic pointed end. It has amazing castability for its size.
-Irregular action
With some twitching and jerking of the rod, the lure performs an irregular action reminiscent of bait-fish on the surface. A creative angler can find myriad uses for this lure.

These are the specs:

Length:115mm
Weight:16g
Hook＃8

Here are two cool video about the Manic.

Zip Baits ZBL System Minnow 9F

I like trying  new lures from different companies. Lately I have discovered Zip Baits, as usual, a Japanese company that makeshigh quality lures. I am always interested in those small 7-9cm lures that I can use in calm waters in search of seabass near home. These kind of lures give the best when used with light tackle. In my case I combine these sized lures with a 7-8ft  7-21gr. rods that have a fast-moderate action. Add a 2500 sized reel with 0.8 PE and you have a great combo.

The Zip Bait lure in question is the ZBL System Minnow 9F. A small floating minnow that thanks to the "mag-drive" system (tungsten weight shifting system) allows long casts. I have to admit that I still don't know how it swims but these type of lures are always welcome in my lure box. My local seabass love these kind of lures and I will definitely write a review once I take it out for a cast.
For now just enjoy a portrait picture I took today and a link to the Zip Baits site.

Color 718 for me please!

From the Zip Baits website.