Good relationship between off the hook and fishing.

HOUYHNHNM's has so far published articles on fishing, mainly bass fishing, but there are many more ways to enjoy fishing. This time, we caught up with the team from "off the hook," a fanzine about the waterfront, which was brought together by photographer Taro Hirano, Nakamura Graph's director and designer Keisuke Nakamura, and writer Shunya Muraoka, to enjoy fishing for crucian carp. By the way, all three of them are now well into their twenties. They are all elderly men. Here is the story of their fishing experience and the "off the hook" magazine, divided into two parts.

Video Direct & Edit_Rui Shimamoto, Woomin Gen
Videography_Ryuichi Tani, Ray Otabe, Woomin Gen
Edit_Jun Nakada
Special Thanks_DAIWA

(Part 2) The story behind the waterfront coterie magazine "off the hook" .

The second part of this article is about the fanzine "off the hook". How did it start? What kind of content? What do they want to convey? We will unravel the story from the words of Mr. Hirano, Mr. Nakamura, and Mr. Muraoka.

I was the one who started it. It was Mr. Hirano who started the conversation.

Plain:It all started when I interviewed Mr. Aoyagi of Nepenthes. As a matter of fact, Mr. Aoyagi is also an experienced angler, and as I listened to his story, I realized that that is what makes fishing so much fun. I wanted to hear more about this kind of sensory aspect of fishing from various anglers.

Muraoka:Like an omnibus.

Plain:. yes. After that, I kept thinking about what kind of format would be best, and I suddenly realized that if there is someone who can design and someone who can look at the words, a book can be made. . I realized that if I had someone to design it and someone to read it, I could make a book. . So I immediately called on both of them.