Source: Shimano TV
February 29, 2012
February 27, 2012
DUO Goes To NA
So, I have already wrote about what I think of DUO strategy in the international market. They are one of the first Japanese companies to came up with a good marketing plan in order to expand their market on an international levels. I admire their lures as much as their effort to promote them worldwide. They make good use of the website (the English pages are great), facebook and keep in touch with key bloggers around the world.
Now they made a big step by entering one of the biggest markets available : North America.
Indeed the NA market is a big one but also very competitive. The are hundreds of companies already involved in the market and it might take some time for DUO to gain some share. On the other hand the products are excellent so is the team that DUO has setup on the other side of the pond.
I heard that the first biggest step will be in the freshwater market, with products of the Realis range.The Realis lures dedicated to bass fishing, a big thing in the US.
I am sure they will be successful with this new and ambitious project. I believe it will be all easy when you have a winner in your hand and a well executed sales/marketing effort.
They already have a new Facebook Page. Give it a look.
I wish DUO North America good luck!!!
Some of the lures that will be available in North American stores soon:
Realis Minnow80SP
Realis Spin Bait 60
Realis Vibration 62
Realis Pencil 110
Now they made a big step by entering one of the biggest markets available : North America.
Indeed the NA market is a big one but also very competitive. The are hundreds of companies already involved in the market and it might take some time for DUO to gain some share. On the other hand the products are excellent so is the team that DUO has setup on the other side of the pond.
I heard that the first biggest step will be in the freshwater market, with products of the Realis range.The Realis lures dedicated to bass fishing, a big thing in the US.
I am sure they will be successful with this new and ambitious project. I believe it will be all easy when you have a winner in your hand and a well executed sales/marketing effort.
They already have a new Facebook Page. Give it a look.
I wish DUO North America good luck!!!
Some of the lures that will be available in North American stores soon:
Realis Minnow80SP
Realis Spin Bait 60
Realis Vibration 62
Realis Pencil 110
February 25, 2012
Alle's Lures working in Guinea Bissau (again)
Ok, so I envy my friend Alessandro. He goes in beautiful places, catches fishes, tests new lures, takes photos and comes back home with a nice smile on his face.
He just came from a trip in Guinea Bissau and shared some amazing shots with us.
He mostly used his own lures and had the chance to test some of his new creations. I think nothing is better than having your designed lures tested on some waters like those of the African Country.
He also tested some lures of my Italian friends Seaspin. I can see a Coixedda and Pro-Q in the mouth of big sized fishes.
It is all too good: the fishes, the setting, the anglers, the lures...
Thanks "Ale" for allowing me to share these photos with my fellow readers.
"Grazie"
Sources:
Vagabond Fisherman Shop
Alle's Lures
He just came from a trip in Guinea Bissau and shared some amazing shots with us.
He mostly used his own lures and had the chance to test some of his new creations. I think nothing is better than having your designed lures tested on some waters like those of the African Country.
He also tested some lures of my Italian friends Seaspin. I can see a Coixedda and Pro-Q in the mouth of big sized fishes.
It is all too good: the fishes, the setting, the anglers, the lures...
Thanks "Ale" for allowing me to share these photos with my fellow readers.
"Grazie"
Sources:
Vagabond Fisherman Shop
Alle's Lures
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| Nice Jack Crevalles. One of my favorite fishes. |
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| Jack Crevalle on a Seaspin Pro-Q |
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| Another Jack Crevalle on a Seaspin Pro-Q |
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| Nice Barracuda |
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| Brute force... |
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| Seaspin Coixedda |
February 24, 2012
DUO Press Bait Kamuy
This is an interesting lure by DUO. It is basically a jig minnow from the Press Bait series. They have the look of a minnow but they are castsand have an action like a jig.
I heard good things about the Press bait series and especially the Saira. My friend UrbanCastman takes nice fishes in Italy with the Saira.
The Kamuy model was designed for salmon trout fishing in the Hokkaido. It has a slim body that mimics bait-fish and comes with a single salmon hook (Owner s-61 1/0 single hook) that give a solid hold.
My friend told me that has an amazing fluttering movement during the drop. It just flutters attracting the fishes.
When searching over Google I have found pictures of bonitos and garfishes taken with the kamuy.
I have been impressed also by the special assist cord of the hook. It is a short loop that is formed by a very short assist cord. It gives flexibility to the whole hook.
Specs
Length : 110mm
Weight: 25g
Type: Sinking
I definitely need to try it soon.
In the meantime please check these amazing photos of the Kamuy taken by my friend Kaywox. He is a fine angler and photographer. You can see the Press Bait Kamuy in its complete beauty.
I heard good things about the Press bait series and especially the Saira. My friend UrbanCastman takes nice fishes in Italy with the Saira.
The Kamuy model was designed for salmon trout fishing in the Hokkaido. It has a slim body that mimics bait-fish and comes with a single salmon hook (Owner s-61 1/0 single hook) that give a solid hold.
My friend told me that has an amazing fluttering movement during the drop. It just flutters attracting the fishes.
When searching over Google I have found pictures of bonitos and garfishes taken with the kamuy.
I have been impressed also by the special assist cord of the hook. It is a short loop that is formed by a very short assist cord. It gives flexibility to the whole hook.
Specs
Length : 110mm
Weight: 25g
Type: Sinking
I definitely need to try it soon.
In the meantime please check these amazing photos of the Kamuy taken by my friend Kaywox. He is a fine angler and photographer. You can see the Press Bait Kamuy in its complete beauty.
February 21, 2012
DUO Tide Minnow 135 Surf B&W
It is a very busy period for me. Spending lots of time at the office and meetings. I came home late tonight but I wanted to share something on my blog. A quick camera work with my precious Duo Tide Minnow Surf and here is a black & white photo.
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