To Tateyama, which is rich in fish species.
Arrived at Tateyama at 4:30. The weather forecast seems to have been off and there is a light drizzle. Tateyama is located at the southern tip of the Boso Peninsula and has a mild climate throughout the year due to the Kuroshio Current. There is a wide variety of fish to be caught, and it is quite convincing that Sakana-kun is the "Tateyama Fish Ambassador.
And Tateyama Port is the only port in Kanto designated by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism as a "model port for promoting fishing culture. That means that the fishing grounds have been improved and safety measures have been strengthened to create a more comfortable environment. You can enjoy fishing from the breakwater or pier without getting on a boat. You can catch a lot of horse mackerel and squid from the harbor, and there are also sandy beaches where you can catch flounder and maggot. You can also aim for bonito on land.
We load our luggage on the boat and prepare to set sail. This time, we will try jigging using a metal lure called a metal jig. We will sink a metal jig weighing about 200 grams to a depth of 100 meters, and move the rod up and down to attract fish. Your arms and shoulders will be tired, but that will all blow away when you catch a fish. The members are elated to catch a tasty fish for tonight's banquet.
Yosuke Ishii (right)
HOUYHNHNM, Editor-in-Chief.
Huynem Fishing
Club Director. "It's been a long time since I've fished the sea, and it's winter. It's been a long time since I've been to Tateyama, and it's winter. The last time I was in Tateyama was when I was a child, so it's been quite a while. The goal this time is to eat the fish we catch. Apparently, you can catch so-called high-end fish such as mahata and kintoki-dai, so I want to do my best."
Ryuhei Takeuchi (center right)
Whole Representative
He is a representative at "Marugoto," which operates popular cafes such as "BAGGAGE CAGEMARKET" in Harajuku, "PORT TOMIGAYA" in Tomigaya, and "TONES COFFEE" in Kashiwa.
ROASTERS" in Kashiwa, and "TONES COFFEE ROASTERS" in Kashiwa. He says, "I have been fishing since I went to Niijima in the summer. I do bait fishing, but this is my first time jigging. But I'm here with the intention of catching more fish than anyone else."
Tomoyasu Hirose (middle)
illbe Director
As a former J-League player, he played for Montedio Yamagata and Tokushima Vortis for eight years. After retiring, he switched to the apparel industry and launched the custom-made suit label "Aisleby" in 2021. He says, "When it comes to outdoor activities, I like mountain climbing, and fishing is my first challenge. I'm just looking forward to it. It would be nice if I could catch a high-end fish by beginner's luck.
Kenta Shimogaki (middle left)
SEK Representative
After working at a select store, he now operates "S.E.K.," an OEM apparel company that prints T-shirts and produces original clothing. I fish for bass in Chiba, but this is my first time ocean fishing. This is my second time to go ocean fishing. The last time I was on a boat, I only caught one mackerel, so I want to break that record.
Shogo Komatsu (left)
writer
He writes mainly for magazines and web magazines. I haven't been to Tateyama in a year. I have good personal memories of Tateyama, so I have high expectations for today. I haven't jigged since May, so I'm looking forward to that too. Anyway, I hope it will be a fun night and that we all catch some tasty fish, fish we've never caught before."
Fumihiko Ikemoto
photographer
He is active in magazines, websites, and advertisements, and also handles outdoor photography. One week ago, I went to Shimoda in Izu on a private fishing trip, jigging for sunfish. In the end, I didn't catch any sunfish, but I did catch some rockfish, so I have a feeling I'll be able to catch some today."
