From Passionable Fishing, our Japanese-language journal.

When I put on a double soft-lure rig, most of the time—provided the aji see it—I catch the biggest aji roaming through that spot.

My wife and I have both experienced this many times.

The drawback is that the fish soon seem to wise up to it. Still, catching at least one big one leaves me reasonably satisfied. When a different school comes through, it works again.

“Shaku aji” means an aji around 30 cm long or larger. The results described here are the author’s own fishing experiences.

Show them the falling lures

The take comes on the fall. The fish snatches the lures in one sudden rush, with remarkable force.

I switch to a sinker slightly heavier than usual. First, I let the rig sink diagonally while drawing it towards me a little.

Once it is near the bottom, I work it with slow, enticing jerks. Then I let it fall again, consciously trying to show the fish the two descending lures.

It does not take long. One or two of those movements, and a fish comes for it.

I think it is tremendously effective.

Mmm… yes. That puts me in a very good mood.

Related: how I attach the two soft lures and my seasonal lure combinations.

Originally published on our Japanese-language site, Passionable Fishing, on 24 Jul 2020. Translated for Avantgarde Fishing. These are the author’s personal observations at the time of writing. Product availability and fishing conditions may have changed.
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