I realized the high potential of Tateyama!
By the time it was time to leave, the rain had stopped and the boat headed south for 40 minutes in the cool air. The tide is relatively fast off the coast of Tateyama, and the tide passes through the mouth of Tokyo Bay, so it is said that big fish can be caught. The captain says that bluefish such as kampachi, sunfish, yellowtail, and in some cases, tuna can be caught. However, the tide has recently changed and the water temperature has risen a little, so the situation is changing. We arrived at our first destination, being rocked by the somewhat rough seas. With high expectations, we made our first cast. To my surprise, there was an immediate reaction!
The first fish caught was Komatsu. The red fish, which I have never seen before, is said to be called Hachibiki. Of course, you can eat it.
Komatsu: I didn't expect to catch it on the first cast. And a fish I didn't know. It's beautiful.
Ishii caught it at about the same time. It was a black rockfish!
Ishii: I caught it right away. I thought I saw it for the first time, and it was a black porgy. When I heard that it was a high-end fish, my tension was even higher. I didn't think it was such a nice fish because it looks so plain (laughs).
Furthermore, the port side of the boat was also getting excited at the same time. Mr. Shimogaki caught the fish.
However, he hooked out just before catching the mackerel. ...... this is frustrating. But soon there was a reaction. A hachibiki went up.
Frost hedge: I was disappointed with the mackerel, but glad I caught them right away. At first, I wondered if it was a root snag. I thought so, but it was pulling jerkily. When I reeled it in, I saw a red figure and got excited.
We were excited to get off to a good start. Mr. Takeuchi, who had never jigged before, and Mr. Hirose, who had never fished before, were gradually getting a feel for the sport.
Takeuchi: I have not yet been able to visualize what the metal jig is doing in the water. If it were bait, it would come close to me, but how would it react to a metal jig? It is interesting to think about that.
Hirose: It's difficult because I haven't gotten the hang of it yet. I still don't know when to drop the metal jig to the bottom, shuck it up, and reel it in. First of all, I want to get a sense of the bite.
The response has become reluctant, so we move to a new point. Although we repeatedly moved to different spots, the basic fishing method remained the same. However, the depth of the water changes the fish that can be caught, and the size of the metal jig and the way it is moved also affect the fish that can be caught.
Ikemoto: Among lures, jigging is often seen as a good way to catch fish. It is interesting to learn the habits of fish because the fish that can be caught depend on the depth and action. When jigging for bluefish, you don't need a pause to get them to bite, but the captain told me that root fish won't bite if you move the lure too fast. Wait a minute, you have to make a pause.
The next hit was Komatsu. It was a scorpionfish. It is a fish that can be eaten, although it has poisonous fins and other parts. Moreover, it is said to be tasty!
Komatsu: I also caught a scorpionfish for the first time. Scorpionfish have a strong image of being brown, but they are red. I was about to touch it with my bare hands. Knowledge is important.
