Japan's Bass Fishing Industry VS The USA's Industry! The Hook Up Podcast EP. 5
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- In today's episode Ben and Geoff dive into some of the less talked about information surrounding the Japanese Bass fishing industry and how it compares to the USA's bass fishing industry
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Not to be gay or any weird shit but I think I want to give Ben a hug. You’re a good dude, kind heart and seem real to the damn point. Glad you chose not to do that. Love you man.
Virtual hugs 🤘. Cheers my friend 🍻
Nothing wrong with that bro. I tell my best friends the same thing because they are family to me. Where Ben went with that showed a side, we (or at least I) didn't know. It showed his sincerity and that under that cool dude personality, is a regular dude living a life.
Props to you for highlighting it and thanks to Ben for sharing a vulnerable time.
Tight lines brothers!
-Phantom
What makes that “gay”? LMAO Why are people so weird these days?
@@KriticullCTRL I don’t know ask the people that think so. I personally don’t care or have a problem with it. I was just putting it out there for the people who think it’s weird.
Nothing weird with a hug man, don’t overthink it 👍
When you mention that fisherman here in America need to enjoy the experience more and I agree! I also fly fish and the appreciation that fly fishermen have for every little thing from the smallest of fish to the 5 mile hike, besides a few elitist😵💫. In the bass realm we need to appreciate more instead of constantly focusing on just catching and not noticing the small things.
TheHookUpTackle is such a hidden gem and deserves so much more.
This is so true !!
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“Like fishing for a bunch of crackheads” 5:15. This sounds like my lakes everyday, every year. Excellent description.
i litereally watch these things and treat'em like a podcast when im driving around for work. thanks guys!
Thank you for watching!
The Hook UpTackle is my favorite for this very reason. You are all genuinely great people. The value and real perspectives you share is greatly appreciated. Well done Ben and Crew for your many life accomplishments.
Thank you for listening and being a part of this 🤘🍻
Guys, that's why Japanese fishermen come to Korea for vacation fishing. Much less pressure still..
wake up babe, The Hookup Tackle just dropped a new podcast
You would have to stack 3 Ohio lakes on top of each other just to get 100 feet of water. That would make me feel like I’m fishing in space.
Hearing you talk about the start of your retail store and why you sell mainly jdm tackle was really cool and something I wondered about
I’m glad it was interesting- thank you for listening! 🍻
When US population will hit projected 700mln growth by 2100 will the fishing pressure increase a lot?
A friend yesterday mentioned this podcast to me. Been buying from The Hook Up from possibly the beginning but have not been following this channel at all. Big mistake. So far so good guys. Looking up the Kenta interview asap.
the part where you talk about the gratitude and the "pulse" of the earth, taking a step back and absorb the moment was great. slow down, turn off your electronics, appreciate the small bass with the bigs and be grateful.
Supply/demand. The demand was so much greater than the supply. Hence created the monster money grabbers you have today. Started out just to fill the supply gap. Then transformed into this knockoff cash grab we have today. Just like the rods and reels. People want what they want yesterday.if its not enough supply to fill demand. Someone will step up and fill it. So we are part of the problem ourself. 🤔 Just my opinion.
Opening a business and staying committed to its success when literally everything was on the line is extremely motivating to hear. The struggle can easily break a person. You had a vision and that vision gave us a great tackle resource. Thank you for not giving up! Wishing you, your family, your employees much success and happiness.
Guys, great watch! Love the Hook Up and the different options you provide. But one thing you are either missing or just skipping by intentionally is the fact that we cannot get enough of these Japanese products into the American market. Sorry but if people cannot get their hands on enough new Jackall drift fries…. Well, you know the deal…. Someone is going to step in and fill the void. Not sure it’s fair to not allow Americans to fish some of this fine JDM simply because there is not enough of it out there for us. I ordered quite a bit of JDM tackle strait form Japan cause even yuh Gus can’t keep it in stock. So, companies are going to do what people also want them to do and make a comparable product so we can all use it and experiment with it. I do hate the knock off game in fishing, but I do think a major issue that is overlooked is the fact that you can’t get your hands on some of this JDM products. Just saying.
Why can't this place be in the Northeast Coast. It's so depressing having every single shop just sell everything down to nothing. You can't stock up and get ready for the next season until March or April. The east coast needs a real tackle shop like this where the people who run it actually love the sport and realize the season never ends. You boys have taken far too much of my money. You carry what we can't at the shop I work at. Keep it up gentlemen.
I still want to visit Japan, but I’m not too keen on fishing for bass there now 😄. I’m bummed when there’s a couple of cars parked at the launches here. I couldn’t imagine those crowds.
Not sure what I like better...your product drop vids or these podcasts...hope this continues!
The thing that bothers me most nowadays is everyone’s willingness to call everything a knockoff. It feels like a lot of ppl are willing to call something a knockoff without any knowledge or research done on the product. Unless it’s a company they support therefore they are willing to call it “something a little different” as long as it fits their agenda. I hate true knockoffs but I think it’s gone a little overboard in the other direction where ppl are willing to call everything a knockoff.
Can your next epsoide you guy cover gear (rod and reel) design: US vs JAPAN?
Experience is key bc it still surprises me when fighting a fish or even watching others line, I know when a bass is about to jump 😅😂
Great discussion. Ever consider going to Cuba to try to break the world record? I'm sure it would be hard to get it certified but the fishing would be better and the opportunity is still there.
Ben, you’re the man!
Omg I am old I still have lake police baits aka now jackal lol 😂
Oh man, I seen the Waddle Bat, and had to have one. Many years later it still has not given me a bite.
I'll keep trying though.😂
Omg. Jackall riser bait.... I could never make it as sweet as it was in that damn video
Wait....... they wouldn't rent the Brother a car? i had to listen to that 2x to make sure i heard that right..
What in the Joe Rogan is going on this episode was super genuine and interesting nice work keep it up guys
Thank you for listening 🤘🍻
Heard it here first 8in cover scat next big hit awesome video y’all are awesome!
I agree with that part about Japanese ads. The jackallstation channel goes hard 😂
St James is killing it on open waters too. Not just with word play folks
Went to a handmade lure convention in Tokyo in December, and wow 🤯.
Just two weebs talking about their love, Japan.
Hearing about Jeff's greyhound bus ride made me reminisce about the time I took the greyhound from Claremont CA to Atlanta GA 15 years ago....the wild characters I ran into and illicit activities that go down a bus stops.....NEVER AGAIN! 😂😂😂
Haha! Greyhound for life! 😂
Great Stuff Ben, Always Love your content
I haven’t caught any crackheads this winter
I like this format a whole bunch!
Do Japanese anglers ever use Huddlestons or ospreys ?
So will these be posted to Apple and Google podcasts?
Sitting down after putting my son to bed and turning this on... Looking forward to it. Thanks for the content guys. 👊
Thank you for tuning in!!
These podcasts would be sick live!
Bro jeff i need that shirt
Cool episode guys keep em coming 🍻🎣
A little late to post but I gotta say that Geoff’s philosophy on what can be exploited in Japan is on point. Tracking studies done here in the states, albeit none of record class fish, show that fish will respond to pressure by relocating. In a huge lake, it’s a promising idea that there will be populations that are occupying areas where most anglers aren’t fishing. Good shit guys, I’m stoked for Geoff and I look forward to following his trajectory.
You both sounds tired..!! That's what happens when you have too much of a great time. As always, Re-learn, Re-set & Resume. We're learning alot just listening to you both. Cheers from Australia.
Thanks.
I am learning from both, Japan's bass fishing industry and the USA's industry and apply it in Europe.
It is really nice to be able to get to know all of you. Thank you for doing these podcasts.
Thank you for listening!
About 20 min. in the dialgoue is Geoff muttering mmmmmhmm every 2.5 seconds. Literally hundreds of mmmmhmm's. Just gets worse and worse. 2 hrs of this. Cant watch anymore.
Hey, don’t forget that the American companies 50 years ago were the innovative companies that were coming up with new things and building quality stuff unfortunately over 50 years of lure saturation it’s diluted that massively Japan’s a new bass fishing industry for the most part they haven’t been around 50 6070 years so America was the original innovators
All power to you for finding your thing and doing it well and with obvious passion and getting through the darkness here in Uk lure fishing in its infancy but growing year on year keep the faith surround yourself with good people who are happy that you are happy and do well as for the others, as we say in Yorkshire f@@kum
Maybe you will answer this question , who from meggabass designed the magdraf? Thanks love you guys happy new year to you all 👍😊
Really great episode! Hearing the Japanese perspective on bass fishing was cool - never knew fishing was that tough over there. Also, AZ fish & game must talk a lot to NH F&G because it’s the exact same thing here with the love of trout - all the funding goes to trout and nothing to bass 😞
God it is so hard to talk about personal struggles. Ben thank you for sharing your story. God bless you and your family. I am very happy you have found joy and success. Cheers buddy.
Wow, what a personal story. Thank you Ben for sharing and I am glad that JDM tackle saved your life because my virtual interactions with you have been the best! 🍻
These podcasts videos are awesome. I live in Northern CA and lucky to be close to Clearlake and the Delta where bass fishing is pretty good. I also see pressure increasing every year. I think Texas has the right idea with the Sharelunker Program. Bass Lives Matter 🎣
damn dude. Your story was touching Ben. Glad you’re doing well now. It gave me some hope. I really appreciate you sharing it with us. cheers brother.
Fantastic video, thank you for sharing your story Ben. This will help someone and stories like this have helped myself and my wife in the past when people share; you know you are not alone. I feel everyone needs to have a moment in their life like this to appreciate life in a deeper way. Proud of you and I am happy to support your passion and success. Hope we can meet one day in your shop or a fishing show.
If you believe Large mouth bass fishing is difficult in Japan, you should try it in Australia!😀
I love that you were able to share your stories of getting into JDM. Because for many of us you guys were our introduction to JDM tackle. I always try to get my baits from you guys because you share the same passion I do about baits and fishing. As a garage maker I get so much inspiration from the Japanese makers as their level of craftsmanship is so insane!! Thanks for the vulnerability Ben as many of us have been in those dark moments. After surviving 2 different cancers in 15 years I know the darkness and being outdoors saved me too!!
I enjoy pods, and listen to a variety of them, but seriously look forward to all of THUT voices each time a new episode drops. Ben, you are funny in the best of ways, and have built a great mix of guys and gals around your brand. You deserve every success - the lean times have served you well to take everything in stride and with a sense of humor and grace that nearly all in the business should strive to emulate. Geoff - always adding great perspective for my swimbait semi addiction also. Keep it up. Fanboy here
Thanks you guys for everything and im realy glad you made the good choice Ben !
Every single video that im looking from you made my day .
I use to be in a realy dark place too. try to take my own life twice and failed !
Jail time made me think alot about my own choice in life and now im sober and glad to be alive ave a 5 years olds boys and all i think now is fishing to forget the rest .
Fishing and dirtbike as save my life and completly change the way i see the world around me ❤.
Love you guys and i wish one day we can talk about fishing gear togeter .
Thank you for the honest discussion Ben! People don't understand the pain that true trailblazing entrepreneurs often suffer in pursuit of finding their way. Cheers my friend!
Thanks for fighting through those dark times Ben. Thanks for sharing your life story with us. I can totally relate. I came close to doing the same thing many years ago and something be it divine inspiration said no you’re not doing this and you’re not alone and people will miss you and they need you. I still battle the depression side and feel like a failure. But I continue to get up every day and try and be the best person I can be. Much love and support. 🙏🏽
Dude you literally described how every small business owners across the world feel. Love this shit!!!!
Maybe do live and do Q&A ?
Interrsting topic
Um Japan vs America? Where at? Time stamp please 😂
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Where I live, the average weekend fisherman would be lucky to catch a bass over 6lbs.
Excellent work
That was informative, entertaining, and interesting. Every podcast has been terrific. Can't wait for the next one.
In Japan, there are bass anglers only using top water lures. Sometimes handmade gigantic baits only (pretty insane how big these top water lures are), sometimes Vintage Heddon only. They don't catch much, but it's the joy of it. I have a friend making lures there professionally. He doesn't make that much money off of it, but he enjoys "kaizen"-ing his baits and that's how life should be. It's not about numbers.
BTW, my top recommendation fishing in Japan is Lake Ashi. Beautiful view of Shrine and Mt.Fuji. There are some giants there, too.
And the birthplace of Largemouth Bass in Japan
@@thehookuptackle_usa You know it right! Transplanted in 1925 by Tetsuma Akaboshi, a Japanese business exclusive and a bunker. He studied at Univ. of Pennsylvania and got into bass fishing.
wow. this is some real shit. Thanks for sharing your story so openly. I'm genuinely so happy for all the success you are seeing right now.
Great Podcast and Videos as always. Looking forward to the next episode!
Great episode to THT team. Great to see you able to enjoy success and your hard work! Yall are the best!
Brada got no stamina 😆
Hell yeah!!
Hell yea
This was an incredible video. I had no idea the 'podcast' existed.
Happy New Year, guys. I think it's probably me.. But I fast forwarded thru most of this episode??
Thanks for listening to whatever part you listened to 🤘🍻
Does Ben purchase the whole Orion beer supply? I've tried two major stores that carry beer from all over the world, but they never have Orion. I'm on a mission now.
Yes - it’s all mine!!!! 😂🍻
Absolutely right on the money same on my local lake
Great video guys, you should take a lucky subscriber to Japan to fish , Also you should try and get the Steez real control series in the shop 😊
That was the surprise in the $20k mystery box 🤘🍻
I love these discussions! Great show! There’s another side to the story where alot of these Japanese baits and lures that are built were inspired by classic American made baits and lures.
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I enjoy these show you guys have been doing
What Ben is only 26? I thought I was younger than him. 😂
Awesome show guys! 👊🏾
I wish I was 26 😂.
@@thehookuptackle_usa 😂
keep going with these, guys!
Third or something
Ay yo
Strong. Love you guys 🍻
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Ben hearing you talk about the dark period in your life was eye opening and made me realize we all struggle. Your UA-cam channel has become a comfort thing for me, I wake up and drink coffee and listen to you guys. I’m basically fully disabled, can’t work a full time job because of my chronic pain and I’m only 26. I’ve lost a lot of friends due to my disability. All I have is fishing anymore, because of my physical limitations. I feel like I’ve gained some friends from being able to listen these talks and podcasts of yours and Jeff’s. I appreciate all your guys effort a ton and thank you for keeping me inspired and stoked to get out there and fish. I bought my first Megabass finesse rod this year because of your guys recommendations and can’t wait to get out there in 2024 and use it.
Thank you Ben for sharing your story, I can totally relate to being in a dark place. I’m so glad you didn’t give up!
I was wondering if you guys would be willing to create playlists for the different types of videos you guys make. You guys have so many great videos that cover a wide spectrum of content, and having them broken down into different playlists would help all of us find the videos that fall into a certain category.
I think this would help more people see how amazingly diverse the content on this channel is. It would be great to be able to find all of the: podcasts , what’s new this week (WNTW), 1v1, bait/technique specific, gear specific, etc.
Sorry if this is an annoying comment, I just have a lot of faith in what you guys are doing, and want everyone to know.