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OK! I hope good luck comes to you too.

There are many other fishing methods besides micro fishing. I also agree with enjoying various fishing methods. I hope you continue to enjoy many fishing trips.

I think fishing as a child is an important experience to become familiar with nature. You had a wonderful childhood. Please continue to cherish the time you spend in nature.

Thank you so much!

Dear addict, welcome to my channel. This fishing is really fun and addictive. I'm surprised that there are micro fishing enthusiasts in Cape Town. I'm also surprised that the Japanese word "tenkara" is used. I hope you have a wonderful week.

@@TAKA_ojfc Yes I agree with you, it is fun and addictive. Tenkara fishing is really popular all over the World now and there is a small following of Tanago fisherman here in South Africa too. We catch small tilapia species as well as juvenile bass, bluegill and mosquito fish as well as minnow species. I uploaded a short video on catching the red fin minnows on Tenkara on my channel. Have a great day.

@@SeanMillsFishing I received many comments on this channel and learned that micro fishing is enjoyed in many countries. I am very happy to know that small fishing is also enjoyed in South Africa. I'll also watch your video. Thank you.

@TAKA_ojfc Thank you

Welcome to my channel. I think that an angler's morning is the same no matter where you go😊 My fishing starts with a walk in the fresh air and a cup of coffee in the morning. Some people call it boring, but that doesn't change the pace of my life. Please enjoy this boringly leisurely fishing journey in my videos.

Thank you so much. Please come visit my channel again😊

This fish is attractive for micro fishing as it can be caught all year round. However, it is unfortunate that many anglers dislike them because there are too many of them.

Thank you for always watching my videos. My videos may be a little boring, but I hope you enjoy the quiet moments in the boring videos.

To sharpen Tanago hooks, we use a microscope called a "stereo microscope" rather than a regular microscope. First, we cut off the tip of a commercially available Tanago hook and create a new tip in its place. The hardness of the hooks varies depending on the type, so some are easy to sharpen and some are difficult to sharpen. The files we use are specially made diamond files. We use six different types of files depending on the area to be sharpened, and the thinnest one, which is used to sharpen the inside of the hook, is about one-fifth the thickness of a hair.

Please try micro fishing. Big game fishing is popular not only in the UK but also in Japan. I also go big game fishing from time to time. I never reject other types of fishing, and I think that each person has their own way of enjoying fishing. However, I would like to preserve for the future the old Japanese fishing and its charm, which is beginning to be forgotten even in Japan.

This world is very beautiful. But it's a shame that many people are busy and miss its beauty. There was a time when many rivers in Japan were polluted and the environment was such that fish could not live there. Now, fish are returning to the rivers that were polluted in the past. I hope you continue to enjoy great fishing.

@@TAKA_ojfc I, and other like-minded people here in NZ engage the government and others to fight against the continued pollution of not just rivers and streams but the aquifers that are the mainstay of our drinking water. Currently, we are experiencing nitrate levels in many town water supplies that are well above safety levels. "DO NOT DRINK THE WATER" notices are being posted by local councils. We are no longer "Clean and Green"

@@stevensad38 Coincidentally, a similar problem recently occurred in Japan with tap water used for drinking. In some areas, "organic fluorine compounds" were detected at levels several dozen times higher than the legal limit. This substance is said to have a significant effect on the human body, and government agencies have issued announcements in some areas urging people not to drink the water. What is surprising is that it took three years from the detection of the substance to the announcement. Human society has become unable to ensure the safety of not only nature, but even ourselves.

Thank you too for enjoying my fishing trip to Japan.

I agree with your way of thinking. I don't think the "solitude" I experience while fishing is lonely. Because it is in this silence that we can feel the joy of living in nature. The drought that has lasted for two years is serious. I think it must be difficult for both fish and humans. Nature sometimes tests living things, but I'm sure it will give us blessings afterwards. I wish you good health and good fortune.

I didn't know it was becoming popular in the US either. I'm surprised to read your comments and see how many different countries enjoy micro fishing. For me, Hawaii gave me the impression of catching extra large fish like trolling for marlin and tuna. I'm really happy that it has changed the impression of fishing, which is enjoyed in many different countries. Thank you.

I knew that similar shrimps live in many countries, but I didn't know that they live in Hawaii too. Thank you for letting me know. I'd like to try those shrimps when I go to Hawaii someday.

I agree. Feeling nature while having a dialogue with yourself. It may have something in common with Zen.

That's right! Did you enjoy this Japanese big game? I would like to continue this adventure in search of even greater communication with nature.

@@TAKA_ojfc Big fish or tiny fish, it's all good. You are surely one of the best anglers on TH-cam and an overall cool dude.

@@bakters Thank you. I'm happy. I think that fishing alone in the middle of the earth is a great adventure in life, regardless of the size of the fish.

Every person's life is a beautiful story in itself and I'm not afraid to put into words what I feel in my heart. Because it's the best way to meet people like you who have good understanding.

Gamakatsu's "KIWAME TANAGO" is a very good hook. Many Japanese tanago anglers use it. However, if you are targeting smaller tanago, this hook is still a little too large. Among commercially available hooks, the "OWNER" "MIKURO TANAGO" is even smaller. It is best to use different hooks depending on the size of the fish you are fishing for. And the ultimate is to sharpen the hook yourself even smaller.

Thank you!

@@wayfinderpalu5872 No problem!

Thank you. I think we humans are too busy. It's enough to be quiet and calm, and to be busy only when eating, like these crucian carps.

Exactly! Life is a beautiful story, even the most mundane of days. Thank you.

Hi. I'm glad you call me a friend. The videos I share are not flashy, but I hope you enjoy the peaceful fishing scenes of Japan.

If you are using Tanago Gluten, we do not recommend "TANAGO GURUTEN KYOGIYOU". This is because the bait is designed to come off the hook easily in order to catch fish quickly. Also, because it contains fish attractants, it becomes difficult to control the pace at which you catch fish.

I think that's right. Encountering such fantastical scenery is also a fun part of fishing. Thank you!

Thank you for always watching my videos. If you ever feel like you need a little peace and quiet, I hope you'll remember this channel and enjoy the relaxing fishing scenes in Japan.

Thank you. I'm happy😃

Thanks a lot. Please come again to my channel.

Yes, I believe fishing is something that can calm the mind and enrich your life.

I'm very happy to hear that you like tanago fishing. In Japan, there is a history of the water becoming very polluted during the period of rapid economic growth after the Second World War. During that time, there were many rivers that were no longer home to extinct fish and creatures. However, after several decades, many people have learned firsthand the beauty and importance of nature, and although it is still not enough, there are now almost no polluted water bodies. There will always come a time when humans will realize the importance of nature. Until then, I believe that those of us who enjoy the waterside have no choice but to continue picking up the trash that is thrown in front of us.

Thank you. I would like to continue sharing with you the good old culture and traditions that remain in the Japanese countryside.

虫が苦手な方もいると思い動画には映していませんが、エサは赤虫を使っています。タナゴグルテンでも釣れるのですが、エサ持ちの良い赤虫がいいですよね。

Welcome to my channel. Thank you. I was very surprised to learn that there is a similar fishing style in the Netherlands😃 There used to be contests in Japan to compete on the number of fish caught, but I feel that the current trend is to pursue how to enjoy fishing carefully rather than catching a lot of fish, as the better the fisherman is. Competing by catching smaller fish than other people is also a part of the Japanese culture of tanago fishing. However, I believe that this leisurely time is a waste if humans compete with each other😊.

Thank you for noticing a good point. Before I start fishing, I attach a simple filtration device to this cube to remove the cloudiness of the water. This filter is very easy to make. To explain it simply, take a plastic bottle that you have finished drinking from and place it upside down on the cube. This plastic bottle contains "activated charcoal," which is excellent for filtering, and the water that passes through is purified and falls into the cube. Once the water has collected, I simply put in a number of fish so that they do not get stressed.

Thank you for the video idea. This little treasure box contains a lot of memories and only a few small tools, but it might be interesting to introduce them to you.

I would like to continue sharing this boringly quiet countryside and the time I spend quietly playing with fish in this corner with many people. And I believe that this peaceful time is one way to enrich our lives. Thank you very much.

Thank you very much. My videos may be boring to many people, but I want many people to feel the peaceful time of fishing. I sincerely appreciate your comment.

Thank you! I'm glad you're interested in Japanese culture and tanago fishing. As you say, I'm sad that it's difficult to buy traditional Japanese tanago fishing equipment and rigs overseas. As far as I know, it's possible to buy Japanese products from overseas through a site called "buyee". I've never used it, so I don't know how reliable it is. There are many tanago fishing equipment and rigs for sale in Japan, so it would be nice if they could be easily purchased overseas. It's still a while away, but I'd like to open a shop on a site like eBay. I want people all over the world to know about Japan's interesting traditional fishing.

Thank you for your interest in Japanese fishing. Of course. There are several yellow beads attached to the bottom of the float. When a fish takes the bait in its mouth, the float does not necessarily sink downward. Sometimes it moves slowly sideways. In particular, bitterling and carp are fish that often eat quietly. In micro fishing, these beads are attached to know the slight movement and direction of the line in the water. That's why you can catch fish even though the float is not moving much in the video.

I think this kind of shop is unique to Japan, so please stop by when you are sightseeing. If you like fishing, I think it will be a very interesting experience. Please come to Japan again.

Hello. A popular way to eat this fish is to deep fry it and then marinate it in vinegar with onions. In Japan, it is called "Nanbanzuke" and is very delicious. Of course, it is also a delicious fish to grill and eat.

@@TAKA_ojfc i will have to try this.

@@MarkC-h7l In Japan, it is a dish that is often eaten when drinking alcohol. Please try it.

Welcome to my channel. There are many different fish in the world, and many different fishing methods and rigs to catch them. Another part of the fun of fishing is imagining new ideas from among the many methods available. I wish you a fun fishing life😊 Thank you!

Welcome to my channel. I think so too😊 Thank you!

Thank you so much!😊

Wow! Thank you for coming to my channel from Hawai’i.

I think it is possible to use the bobber stopper as an indicator. However, the bobber stopper is a little big, so you may need to make it about half the size. Good luck to you in micro fishing.

@@TAKA_ojfc thanks for helping!

@@12345B You're welcome. Please feel free to ask anytime.

The current may be a little too fast for you, but if you have a river or creek, you may be able to find a quiet little channel where the float won't move. Give micro fishing a try!

Thank you so much!

Thank you so much!