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October 31, 2011 14cm and 200g. We are releasing a shorter and heavier version of the Tachi Metal. Ideal for deep areas, swift currents or targeting small to medium sized cutlassfish. 4 colors. To be on shelves in December 2011. Special double hook is sold separately. |
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October 31, 2011 A new heavy weight Nin-rubber for deeper waters and swifter currents. To allow for customization, this is sold as a head only. 3 colors. To be on shelves in December 2011. |
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October 30, 2011 The only jig for sea bream and sea bass in Ise Bay, Kariboso now comes in a new heavy weight size of 150g. With the same length but a wider and thicker body than the 120g, it is surprisingly easy to move despite its weight. 4 colors. To be on shelves in December 2011. |
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October 30. 2011 Popular in a wide range of areas as a standard jig, a new heaviest 180g model is on the way. Excellent for targeting deep water amberjacks. 4 colors. To be in stores in December 2011. |
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October 30, 2011 New colors in cherry salmon sizes of Sugar 2/3 Deep SG, Sugar Deep, Sugar Deep Short Bill, Sugar Minnow Drift Twitcher, ORC Range Vibe to be released between December 2011 and January 2012. These new colors will eventually be extended to other sizes. |
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October 30, 2011 New colors for Caramba 40 and 50 for 2012. A glow color for night fishing, and multicolor with different colors on both sides for a total of 3 new colors. To be in stores in December 2011. |
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July 25, 2011 Under development for a number of years, the long awaited new area crank is finally here. And it's called Kangoku MG Crank. We focused on swift sinking and ease of depth control, producing amazing fishing frenzies in the final stages of development. To be in stores in mid-September. |
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July 25, 2011 The Maimu series, a new 5cm small pencil will go on sale. An easy to use and effective pencil that acutely changes direction with snaps of the rod. Light Salt Maimu is a saltwater model for targeting boil ups of small sea bass, black porgy and black rock fish. All fitted with treble hooks. Kangoku Maimu is an area fishing model fitted with single hooks. To be in stores in mid-September. |
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July 25, 2011 We are adding 5 colors targeted specifically at newly released (houryuu chokugo in Japanese) highly active trout to the Kangoku Raptor range. Used effectively with highly appealing actions, these colors will improve your catch rate in no time. To be in stores in mid-September. |
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July 25, 2011 New colors have been added to the Kangoku He and Bun/Kobun line up for Fall/Winter fishing. In the Kangoku He series, there are 3 new color schemes using random color dots (Scat). In the Bun/Kobun series, there are 3 new color schemes imitating beetles. Both to be in stores in mid-September. |
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March 26, 2011 2 new colors not included in the catalog have been added to the Bungy Cast 30G, with it's outstanding casting distance, this lip-less minnow is effective for everything from sea bass to bonito and blue fin tuna. To be on sale with the other 5 catalog colors in mid-May. |
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March 26, 2011 A larger version of the Sugapen, the 120F, which we have received many inquiries about since it was announced in the 2011 catalog, will go on sale. 120mm, 10 colors RRP \1,838. To start shipping in early June. |
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March 24, 2011 We will sell a version of the popular Kariboso jig which has been lightened to 75g. Use it for jigging for Sea Bass in the Irago Bay area. In stores in early April. |
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January@28, 2011 Minnows designed for use on Black Rockfish in the shallows, the Beat Eat 47S and 55S have been announced. Sinking density to give good casting range. Plus, the rising lip with reverse slant and taper brings the lure to a shallow range as soon as you begin retrieving. The action is very tight to match bait action. This is one revolutionary little minnow. You gotta try it. In stores in early March. |
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January 28, 2011 New lures for light trout fishing will be on sale soon. A variety of sizes in proven lures. |
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December 20, 2010 Catalog pages have been updated for 2011. |
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November 25, 2010 An early web announcement of 2011 model new model and color lures for Cherry Salmon. For 2011, the Sugar 2/3 Deep SG92F (72 to be released later) and a modification of the Range Vibe ORC, the ORC Range Vibe Trout 70ES/80ES (55 to be released later) will be released. In addition, the models below marked with * will have the same color ranges and the new colors M-254 Orange Jet Purple, M-255 Blue Jet Rainbow and HH-256 Haito Holo-Orange have been added. New models shall be released as follows: |
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August 23, 2010 Shipping of products for area fishing already introduced in the web and print catalogs will soon begin. The Kangoku Raptor is a high-appeal spoon for targeting highly active fish. In a change from the original plan for only one model, we will be releasing 2 models with the same silhouette but different weights and thicknesses. Caramba40 is a down-sized version of the popular Caramba50 which is known to work so well on shy trout. Now it is even easier to use in ponds with smaller fish. Both are set to be in stores in early September. |
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August 18, 2010 The Bungy Cast is born. A lip-less minnow that is great for hitting far-off boil-ups but still swims when slowly retrieved. Great for land-based and off-shore fishing. To be in stores in early September. |
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| July 26, 2010 New Summer/Fall colors in Range Vib 70/90 The highly acclaimed Range Vib 70ES/90ES are being released in 10 new colors. We have gathered strong performing colors such as the standard chrome base and the semi-transparent clear mist base. 70ES is expected on shelves in August and 90ES between September and October. |
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| July 4, 2010 New Summer/Fall colors added to Range Minnow 2, Deathlock and Jerkbait NJ We are adding 4 new colors to the Range Minnow 2, Deathlock and Jerkbait NJ. There are 3 natural colors based on bait fish and a bright rainbow color. All colors are set to become standards and will be easy to use. To be in stores in July. |
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| June 11, 2010 Water Walker Shoulder Bag now shipping We are beginning shipping of the Water Walker series already featured in the catalogue. First up will be our versatile shoulder bag in 2 sizes. Appearing on shelves now. |
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May 25, 2010 Just in time for the Japanese Black Porgy popping season, we are releasing 4 new summer colors for Backfire. These colors are not in our printed catalogue so please check them out here. To be on shelves by the end of May. |
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April 12th,2010 A downsized version of our cast and catch easy fishing top water plug "Tono", called "Kotono", is on the way. Whether going for small mouth or trout feeding on spring cicadas, pond trout rising at dusk, or just fun-fishing in shallow surf or around the rocks, this is one handy plug. Of course, it's so cute you could carry it as a charm too lol. But first, get your hands on one and check this cutie out. Available in stores in early May. |
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April 8th, 2010 Bassday's Masashi Kawashima and its original creator Kaneo Matsuda have recreated the handmaid Kariboso Jig. We increased its proven effectiveness and, through mass production, have made it easier to get. Expected to be on shelves in mid June. |
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February 1, 2010 We are re-releasing Kangoku Shad and ORC Umibaku Shad after a full model change. We shrank them from their original 45mm to 40mm make them even easier to use on shy pond trout and average sized black rockfish. Their action is a lifelike wobble and roll that responds to a wide range of retrieve speeds, from fast to slow. Both are expected to be on shelves in early March. |
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January 7, 2010 At only 32mm and 5.6g, the small but heavy Range Metal has been just been released. With two holes each for the hook and line (snap) eyes, it is easy to tune the swimming style. The moving rear fin appeals strongly when the lure is falling. Expected to be on shelves in late February. |
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January 6, 2010 Unlimited by budgets, we tried to create a whole new expression with the new 2010 colors for the Premium Series. Expected to be in shops in late February. |
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