Outdoor play requires many kinds of gear, and the car is one of them.
The "Kangoo" takes the expressway from Tokyo to the direction of Kameyama Lake in Chiba. This is where Yudai often fishes.
There was a famous boat shop on Lake Turtle Island, and my friends and I used to go there several times to enjoy fishing on a boat. Over time, the store owner came to remember us and started to give us all kinds of information.
I have always loved the outdoors. My parents used to take me camping since I was a child. My hometown is in Yamaguchi, surrounded by the sea, mountains, and rivers. I also did a lot of fishing until I was in elementary school. After that, I got away from fishing, but I surfed, went camping with friends, and had constant outdoor activities.
Surfing, fishing, and camping are all activities that can only be done in the field. Yudai says that a car is indispensable to get from his home in Tokyo to the field of nature.
I think a car is one of the many gears you need when you go out. So a car like the Kangoo that can hold a lot of luggage is an absolute must for me. My child is still small, so I'm happy to be able to put a baby stroller in the car.
The new Kangoo is also notable for its improved driving performance. It is equipped with a variety of driving and parking assistance systems, including Emergency Lane Keeping Assist and Blind Spot Intervention, the first of its kind for the model introduced in Japan.
I really appreciate the various support functions," he said. I often drive early in the morning or late at night. Also, when I was driving, I thought the interior space was very comfortable. The ceiling is high, so it doesn't feel oppressive, and visibility is high. The engine is quiet, so it is easy to concentrate on driving. The more I drive it, the more I think it is an attractive car.
While talking like this, the "Kangoo" steadily approached its destination, Turtle Lake. Yudai's expression gradually tightened.
I think about fishing the whole time I'm driving after I leave home. I mean, I am constantly running simulations from the stage of preparing my gear (laughs). (Laughs) I enjoy thinking about where to start and how to get around, and the travel time flies by. Before I know it, the urban landscape has turned into a natural landscape, and I love the feeling of being immersed in an extraordinary environment little by little.
The "Kangoo" arrived safely at a certain point in Kameyama Lake. We immediately started to prepare for fishing.
You put on your fisherman's vest, stow the gear you need, and examine your fishing rod for the field. Equipped with the tools needed to realize the image in your mind, you walk to the lakeside.
I am good at fishing for overhangs, which are trees that rise up to cover the surface of the water. This point allows me to do that, so I'm going to give it a try.
Yudai casts carefully while looking at the surface of the water and drops the lure at the targeted position. His movements are not in vain, and the lure lands on the surface of the water and dives into the water, drawing a beautiful line along with the line.
I'm targeting bass that I can see swimming by using small lures, but they don't get on them very well.... I'm not getting a good response."
During this time of year, the lake is low, making it difficult to see the fish and making it more challenging for the anglers. We tried casting over and over again, but no fish would be caught on the hook. We got ourselves together and headed for the next spot.
