No.5 Keigo Tsujii
PROFILE
Restaurant " in Wakabayashi, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo.Awashima 102Owner of . He serves bistro dishes using fresh vegetables, seafood, and meat, and also offers a wide selection of natural wines to go with them. In his private life, he enjoys bass fishing, and often goes fishing on his days off.
Instagram:@awashima.keigo
. lightweight, easy to move, and stress-free fishing.
Left: Harrington Stretch Crewneck Jacket ¥19,800
Right: Bean's Gurkha Pants ¥15,400 (both at L.L. Bean Customer Service Center)
How long have you been fishing?
Tsujii:. I've been doing it since the first grade of elementary school. I basically love the outdoors, and in addition to fishing, I also climb mountains. . so I am indebted to "L.L. Bean" for everything.
I would like to know more about your fishing style.
Tsujii: . I use big lures and target big fish. That is the original attraction of bass fishing. Recently, the number of anglers has been increasing, and the fish are getting smarter, so it's harder to catch them on a hook. . That makes it even more difficult to catch them with big lures.
However, bass fishing is interesting to fish with lures of unexplained shapes, which is the style that was originally practiced in the U.S. I like to fish in this classic way. I like to fish in that classic way. I have caught bass up to 58 centimeters in length, and my goal is to catch bass over 60 centimeters. But there is a wall. . I always feel frustrated because I can't get over the barrier of a few more centimeters.
. You usually do activities such as camping, don't you?
Tsujii: My love for camping stems from fishing, but all of my friends also like camping. Since I am a chef, I want to be particular about my meals, so I prepare my own meals and serve them to my friends at the camp, drinking good wine and spending time with them. . I work in the city, so going to nature is very relaxing.
You mentioned that you like the classic style of fishing, but what about fashion?
Tsujii: . I often wear clothes that are originally made in my own store or by my friends. I also often buy from my favorite vintage clothing stores. They also carry a lot of "L.L. Bean" clothing. Fishing is a part of my lifestyle, so I tend to wear functional fashion that goes along with it. Accessories are also cute.
How do you like L.L.Bean Japan Edition?
Tsujii: It's so good. In fact, I went fishing today and wore it while I was there and it felt great. It was lightweight, easy to wear, and easy to move around in, so I was able to enjoy fishing without any stress. . It looks simple and it's easy to match with old items of clothing. I also like the collarless design of the jacket and the fact that I can wear it like a cardigan.
How about pants?
Tsujii: I like the silhouette. It's not too wide, but not weirdly compact either, just right. . I like that the pockets are gusseted and have a large capacity, and I like that the waist is an easy type. . It's functional, but the design is attractive because it's easy to use in everyday life.
