Feature Guides
Feature articles on saltwater lure fishing — "top picks" and technique tips — written to be easy to follow if you're just getting started. Use them to find the right gear for the fish you want to target.
Tokyo Bay Hairtail Jigging: 5 Recommended Metal Jigs
Five jigs of different types, three points for choosing, a reference video and the hooks to pair with them. The definitive jig guide, written from the editor's own experience.
Sagami Bay Yellowfin Ebing for Beginners | Recommended Tackle & Rigs
Rod, jig, spreader, rig, worm and line — each explained by role. A beginner's guide to ebing, the bait-imitating technique devised by Masaumi Murakoshi.
Sagami Bay Mahi-Mahi & Yellowtail Casting: 5 Recommended Lures
Five top picks for casting at bird piles and boils — how to choose by depth, plus hooks and leaders for big fish. Put together from the editor's own fishing experience.
Offshore for Beginners | The Gear to Get First
From a life jacket to a cooler, explained in order of priority. You don't need to buy everything at once.