The option of handmade lures.
Ready-made lures are great, but if you are the kind of person who is not satisfied with just that, we recommend you to make your own handmade lures. If you can catch bass on a lure that you have spent a lot of time and put your heart and soul into, wouldn't it be the best ......?
PROFILE
He started painting motorcycles in his sophomore year of high school, an experience that has led him to his current work. This year, he will also begin his artist activities, which is something to look forward to.
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The first lure I made was over 10 years ago. A friend of mine was using vintage lures, and they looked cool, but they were too expensive to buy. So I started making vintage-style lures on my own, using old catalogs as references.
Fukuchi-san is a paint artist by profession. When I looked at his works, I found that all of them were of such high quality and beautiful that they looked like products. I don't think I could do it myself, but I would be very happy if I could catch a bass with a lure I made myself.
When I actually caught a fish, I was so impressed that I couldn't stop making them (laughs). The trick is to make lures that match the various baits that bass prey on. The other thing is experience. Weight, action, you just have to keep testing."
This is Mr. Fukuchi's favorite lure. The marbling and mesh used to imitate scales are very detailed. He enjoys imagining bass biting while making these lures.
Small parts used for lures. Each homemade lure costs about 3,000 yen, but it is inexpensive because it can be made from leftover materials.
Fukuchi also sprays the lure with "Moon Eyes" and "Ross Flake" paints, which are commonly used for custom painting.
