Two Opposite FFS Techniques Shaping Japanese Tournament Bass Fishing
Forward-facing sonar has become a major part of modern Japanese bass tournaments. But on heavily pressured lakes, simply finding the fish is no longer enough.
Read article →The Unique Boat Situation in Japanese Bass Tournaments
One of the most interesting things about Japanese bass tournaments is that the boats are not always the same. In many countries, when people imagine top-level bass tournaments, they probably picture full-size bass boats with big outboards.
Read article →Daisuke Aoki Wins JB TOP50 with a Secret “Prop Hair Ball” Setup
The JB TOP50 is one of the highest-level bass tournament series in Japan. Many of Japan’s best professional anglers compete there, and every event is watched closely by serious bass fishermen across the country.
Read article →The New Frontier of JDM Finesse: The "Micro-Reaction Darting" Revolution at JB TOP50 2026
At the 2026 JB TOP50 Season Opener at Lake Nanairo—a notoriously high-pressure, crystal-clear reservoir—the winning strategy wasn't just about "finesse" in the traditional sense.
Read article →The Latest Smallmouth Bass Techniques from Japan
Wakasagi – The Key Forage Fish in Japan In many Japanese bass fishing lakes, a small baitfish called wakasagi plays a crucial role.
Read article →Inside Japan’s Premier Bass Tournament: JB TOP50 at Lake Hibara
Last weekend, Japan’s highest-level bass tournament — the JB TOP50 Pro Series — took place at Lake Hibara in Fukushima Prefecture.
Read article →Shigeru Otsuka: From Japanese Bass Tournament Champion to Tackle Shop Pioneer
When people ask about the origins of Proshop Otsuka, the story always comes back to one man: Shigeru Otsuka (大塚 茂). He is not only our company president, but also a professional bass angler with a long career in Japan’s competitive scene.
Read article →Japanese Bass Fishing Tournaments – Unique Styles and Innovations
Hello everyone overseas! Today I’d like to share a bit about bass tournaments here in Japan. Just like in the U.S., we do have events with big fiberglass bass boats.
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