GREATEST Fishing Lures On Earth!? The SECRET Behind Japan's LEGENDARY Lure Factory!!

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  • Опубліковано 9 сер 2023
  • When it comes to fishing tackle there is few brands known as well as Duo Realis! For years they have provided the industry with high quality products and have pushed the limits of fishing manufacturing. In today's video we had the amazing opportunity to tour Duo Realis's state of the art facility to show you the entire process that goes into making industry leading baits!! A huge thank you to Duo Realis for showing us their extraordinary facility!
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  • @SolidMango-gh3jk
    @SolidMango-gh3jk 11 місяців тому +66

    And this pride and precision is why I will pay for Duo. That’s something all American companies has lost! Also thanks Duo for the Transparency and letting us along for the ride !

    • @jddarby007
      @jddarby007 11 місяців тому +8

      True, that's why my trucks are Japanese (Toyota).

    • @thesonorandesertangler
      @thesonorandesertangler 11 місяців тому +3

      @@jddarby007 I have a 95 Toyota that was my daily driver until this year. My wife bought me a Rav4 Hybrid Limited, because she knew I was never going to replace it. I now only use it for camping and fishing trips.

    • @jack03111969
      @jack03111969 11 місяців тому +6

      That’s a fact the sad thing about it even the Chinese products over the last 30 plus years have gotten better then the crap we produce here in America half the price and last two times longer

    • @jdubya3498
      @jdubya3498 11 місяців тому +2

      That's what a lot of of the guys I fish with or around don't get get and where the "you seriously pay $_____ for _____baits"

    • @rainbosprinkles6548
      @rainbosprinkles6548 11 місяців тому

      ​@@jack03111969that's not true. There's still great USA fishing companies. Most from China is still junk. It's better than it used to be but it's nowhere near twice as good.
      Name me a single Chinese company making 2 x better rod blanks than Loomis at NFC.

  • @gennarodelgaiso39
    @gennarodelgaiso39 11 місяців тому +15

    Now every fishing fanatic knows what's behind a Duo lure: engineering, hard work, precision, extreme care and first of all passion. Thanks for sharing this wonderful world with us!

  • @naturecutsinc1108
    @naturecutsinc1108 11 місяців тому +26

    Amazing. $14 lures seem like a bargain after watching this. Great video

  • @desertbassin
    @desertbassin 11 місяців тому +22

    I wish each viewer could see this factory in person! It was nothing short of mind blowing! True artisans in every step of the way 🙌🏼

    • @thehookuptackle_usa
      @thehookuptackle_usa  11 місяців тому +5

      💯- we should do a field trip

    • @herbsteiner1013
      @herbsteiner1013 11 місяців тому +2

      Your camera work was excellent, CJ! 👍

    • @desertbassin
      @desertbassin 11 місяців тому

      @@herbsteiner1013 thanks man! Thanks for watching

  • @Veritas84Aequitas
    @Veritas84Aequitas 11 місяців тому +7

    The perspicacity, drive, innovation and pride that the Japanese value in all their crafts is simply impossible to overlook. I'm a big proponent to support it fully through the fishing gear I use, the truck I drive, guitars I play, the knives I use and so much more. The quality speaks volumes and it's easy to feel that everything they do can be deemed worthy as artisanal, even if it's something that has fruitioned to become mass production. Such a beautiful, brilliant, hard working culture. 兄弟姉妹に感謝します 🙏

  • @rogercastle2434
    @rogercastle2434 11 місяців тому +9

    I really love their baits. I catch a lot of fish on them. Well made, durable, and they just work! Thanks, Ben, for the tour. This is a treat.

  • @alcav54
    @alcav54 11 місяців тому +9

    Years ago I took a course on Japanese quality management and it is just mind-boggling how intricate and how much care they put into the manufacturing process of anything so it doesn’t surprise me that all these baits are made the same way. A lot of the American lure manufacturers did learn a thing or two from watching this video on how to improve their processes, improve their lures

    • @thehookuptackle_usa
      @thehookuptackle_usa  11 місяців тому +1

      It’s impressive to the see the pride in every step. And I hope you’re right that this will inspire some more brands! 👊🍻

    • @VolcanoTimeLapse
      @VolcanoTimeLapse 11 місяців тому +3

      The Japanese people are hard-working, honorable folk. Their cities are clean and bright. The food is delicious. The culture is interesting. America loves Japan.

  • @bayouburner281
    @bayouburner281 11 місяців тому +5

    Their gluing/bonding process for the halve baits is insane-Duo/Yo-Zuri makes some bulletproof and fish catching stuff🤙🏻

  • @jeffpickett9730
    @jeffpickett9730 11 місяців тому +3

    Wow Ben, this was very eye opening. I never would have dreamed that all those people are dedicated to each and every lure. So impressive. I will continue to fill my boxes with Duo Realis gear whenever possible. Thank you for the tour!!

    • @thehookuptackle_usa
      @thehookuptackle_usa  11 місяців тому

      It’s a very dedicated team - pride in what they do 👍💪🍻

  • @Silnthuntr1
    @Silnthuntr1 11 місяців тому

    Awesome video!! Thanks for giving us a peek into the world of quality fishing lure production.

  • @josemanuelfernandezsanjorg7042
    @josemanuelfernandezsanjorg7042 11 місяців тому

    Awesome job on showing all the process step by step!! Thanks Duo for all the transparency!!

  • @JimmyGFishing
    @JimmyGFishing 11 місяців тому

    Awesome tour, incredible products. Thank you!

  • @jvfishingfever
    @jvfishingfever 11 місяців тому +3

    Ben, just incredible how much work and detail that goes into each and every bait! Thank you for bringing us along on your tour of the factory! Love your videos covering new products and how you guys go about using different lures and set ups you use!

  • @mengkhang1037
    @mengkhang1037 11 місяців тому

    Duo and yozuri have always been in my tackle forever. Love the design and the art. Owning any of them you can't but admire everything about it.

  • @unfi6798
    @unfi6798 11 місяців тому +2

    This is the best episode of Hook Up.! Thank you for taking us with you with this remarkable journey in lures making. Cheers from Australia.

  • @herbsteiner1013
    @herbsteiner1013 11 місяців тому +5

    Amazing video! I thought the level of automation in the manufacturing of these baits was higher than what was displayed in the video. These baits are truly hand assembled and I can see why a premium is placed on these baits and hence their higher prices to American (and probably world wide) consumers. I enjoy fishing Duo baits and my appreciation for them has increased exponentially. Thanks to Ben (and CJ?) for the excellent and very informative vid! 👍👍👍

    • @thehookuptackle_usa
      @thehookuptackle_usa  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for watching! The fact that even on this scale of production “hand crafted” is still a vital role is really special to see 👍🍻

  • @markhogquist2000
    @markhogquist2000 11 місяців тому

    That was awesome! Totally made my day. Thank you so much 👍

  • @frankhunt5018
    @frankhunt5018 11 місяців тому

    Domo domo to Duo, Geoff and Ben. These trip to Japan just keep getting better and better. I can't wait to go there again.

  • @MitchItch
    @MitchItch 11 місяців тому

    Badass, thanks for sharing this Ben! And thanks Duo!

  • @veitkoss2603
    @veitkoss2603 6 місяців тому

    My highest respect and admiration to all the meticulous and ambitious employees of Duo International. I was never expecting this much craftsmanship behind the lures of Duo. They are such an awesome sources of pleasure for anglers - thank you.

  • @benjaminyang5872
    @benjaminyang5872 11 місяців тому

    Man it's been a looong time coming in the US for Duo. Getting the respect they deserve! My favorite lure brand.

  • @herbtudor5592
    @herbtudor5592 11 місяців тому

    Really a GREAT VIDEO ! Very impressed!🎣

  • @bhmsupra
    @bhmsupra 11 місяців тому

    Much respect here. Very nice tour and excellent product. Thanks !!!

  • @michaelbyrne8860
    @michaelbyrne8860 11 місяців тому +1

    I was stationed in Japan, in the 70's and I can tell you the Japanese attention to detail is amazing! It showed in their food presentation, and just about everything in their society! So even though this video about Duo fishing lures is news to me! I'm not surprised by their dedication to the process of making fishing lures! An American invention! Duo has become the Japanese Heddon of Lure making! My Grandfather owned the Kick A Poo Lodge just outside the city of Dowagic Michigan on Indian Lake, where James Heddon had his Factory making Heddin Lures by hand! Which my Uncle as a teenager would dumpster dive for factory rejects! I think James Heddon would take his hat off to the Duo lure making process and say "Domo Arigato" for keeping a great tradition alive! Sinn Fein Byrne

  • @JonJonsOutdoors
    @JonJonsOutdoors 11 місяців тому +2

    Probably my favorite video of all time Ben! One of the many reasons I will never buy a Berkley or Rapala product again! As a maker the time and work that goes into coming up w baits and being innovative is intense. Appreciate your work on this!!

    • @thehookuptackle_usa
      @thehookuptackle_usa  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for continuing the lure making legacy dude!

  • @customverno
    @customverno 11 місяців тому

    Freaking lights out.....awesome....thanks for taking us along!!!!

  • @davidbrowningjr.4209
    @davidbrowningjr.4209 11 місяців тому

    This is so awesome to see the process behind the baits cool vid and awesome experience

  • @dong8307
    @dong8307 11 місяців тому +1

    Great video. Fascinating how much work goes into a quality bait.

  • @alcav54
    @alcav54 11 місяців тому +3

    Chopsticks on the assembly line is just amazing

  • @Plee92
    @Plee92 11 місяців тому

    Duo is awesome. Great thing u r showcasing their stuff.

  • @VolcanoTimeLapse
    @VolcanoTimeLapse 11 місяців тому +3

    Great work! Love this...

  • @descantinginsalubrious
    @descantinginsalubrious 11 місяців тому +1

    I've seen short little videos of DUO products displaying how much hand craft goes into them. This video is mind blowing! I"m in the MATRIX.

  • @luremeIn
    @luremeIn 11 місяців тому

    Started and always been a believer of its quality and craftsmanship, its something special

  • @dgroves85
    @dgroves85 11 місяців тому

    This is awesome!

  • @randallmiller572
    @randallmiller572 11 місяців тому

    Awesome video!! Really appreciate the craftsmanship and dedication!!

  • @cjjones9348
    @cjjones9348 4 місяці тому

    Amazing, definitely sticking to Duo, manns and lucks crafts!

  • @MetatronsCube23
    @MetatronsCube23 11 місяців тому

    Duo Realis currently dominates my tackle box, absolutely love the soft and hard baits. Cool seeing where it all gets made!

  • @gregoryn9378
    @gregoryn9378 11 місяців тому

    thankyou for the tour of craftmanship that prior to this docu I have become obsessed with creating vicotrys from coast to coast and around the world keep setting the hook.

  • @tryhard5515
    @tryhard5515 11 місяців тому +1

    Ive been waiting for this video in forever

  • @timisoutdoors
    @timisoutdoors 11 місяців тому

    I truly enjoyed this episode. Impressive throughout! I have a few baits, but definitely will be buying more from DUO!

  • @thetravelingmongo
    @thetravelingmongo 11 місяців тому +2

    Big respect for calling them artisans 🔥

    • @thehookuptackle_usa
      @thehookuptackle_usa  11 місяців тому

      The amount of training and pride each step takes - no other word for it 👊

  • @WestCoastChris138
    @WestCoastChris138 11 місяців тому

    SO. FREAKIN. COOL!! Shoutout to Ben an the boys for bringing us this type of content, couldn’t get it anywhere else!!

  • @Alwayswatching8111
    @Alwayswatching8111 11 місяців тому

    Awesome video!

  • @georgeadcock2347
    @georgeadcock2347 11 місяців тому

    Ben thanks so much for this. I had a lure manufacturing business with 38 people employed . This is outstanding.....

    • @thehookuptackle_usa
      @thehookuptackle_usa  11 місяців тому

      Thank you for watching! Sounds like you had a big operation!!

  • @NOVIAUGI
    @NOVIAUGI 11 місяців тому

    Amazing Content - Thanks

  • @theglue2849
    @theglue2849 11 місяців тому

    Pretty sure that's awesome! Nice little docu

  • @af4od02
    @af4od02 11 місяців тому

    Thank you for this factory tour. The workmanship of these artisans is outstanding.

  • @ipnoteca
    @ipnoteca 11 місяців тому

    i feel so lucky living in japan and have access to most of the cool stuff. amazing video and amazing company!

  • @devinmathewson9564
    @devinmathewson9564 11 місяців тому

    That’s insane! Thanks for the video.

  • @thesonorandesertangler
    @thesonorandesertangler 11 місяців тому

    This is the content I subscribed for. I love the Duo Realis Shinmushi Cicada Bug this time of year on my BFS combo.

  • @robertcooley6977
    @robertcooley6977 11 місяців тому +1

    GREAT fking video! Their products are worth every dime we pay for them. Had no idea how many hands worked on those baits. Appreciate the tour, Ben.

  • @kenmccarthyfishing
    @kenmccarthyfishing 11 місяців тому

    Ben that was absolutely amazing,top notch QUALITY,that definitely out there ❤ in every bait 👏👏👏🤙

  • @bmack5146
    @bmack5146 11 місяців тому

    Wow. That gives you an appreciation for why their lures work so well.

  • @jeffelliott2917
    @jeffelliott2917 11 місяців тому

    Awesome Video Boys!!! Really Cool!!! Wish I could get on that boujee level and just go nuts in your store. Ballin on a budget right now.

  • @juli82E
    @juli82E 11 місяців тому

    This was Awesome!! I'd soooo love to work there!

  • @AnxiousBaits
    @AnxiousBaits 8 місяців тому

    Love to factory tour their facility. They make awesome stuff.

  • @waynegrub1374
    @waynegrub1374 11 місяців тому

    Now I understand pricing of these types of baits, great great job Ben!! As customers we needed to see this !!

    • @thehookuptackle_usa
      @thehookuptackle_usa  11 місяців тому

      I’m glad it was enjoyable! Thank you for watching 🍻

  • @JonJonsOutdoors
    @JonJonsOutdoors 11 місяців тому

    The paint room and metal stencils make me Jelly! Wow!!

  • @alotl1kevegas860
    @alotl1kevegas860 11 місяців тому

    Wow, absolutely amazing.

  • @fisherman_leon
    @fisherman_leon 11 місяців тому

    Absolutely one of my favourite lure maker😊

  • @Smallmouthnation
    @Smallmouthnation 11 місяців тому

    Worth every penny I spent on this brand. Ty Ben and Jeff for the awesome video

  • @hen_17
    @hen_17 11 місяців тому

    Never heard of Duo Realis and Jackal until I bought a few of their jerkbaits back in 2019 when I started to invest in higher end gear/lures.
    Finally getting to see this amazing tour of Duo Realis’s factory/craftsmanship is just incredible and amazing. Next question is are y’alls doing a Megabass tour next? Lol

    • @thehookuptackle_usa
      @thehookuptackle_usa  11 місяців тому +1

      Once they stop being “top secret” I’d love to 😜

  • @JD.California_monkey_mackerel
    @JD.California_monkey_mackerel 10 місяців тому

    I love this video on how lures are made I love fishing I love to fish and I love lures seeing this video really makes me appreciate the people that make fishing lures what a beautiful videos I'm from California and I'm new to your UA-cam channel 🎣 fishing is beautiful and special to me

  • @bassmaster5589
    @bassmaster5589 11 місяців тому

    Very new to the JDM scene, but have watched a lot of your videos in the last few days. Excited to get some things ordered and try it out!

    • @thehookuptackle_usa
      @thehookuptackle_usa  11 місяців тому

      Welcome to the channel! Holler if you ever have any questions.

  • @gregstott8109
    @gregstott8109 11 місяців тому

    Very cool. That looks awesome. I wish I worked there. That would be a dream.

  • @Bluejspey
    @Bluejspey 11 місяців тому

    This is a great video thank you. We've always known JDM lures are worth the cost, but now we know why we pay what we do and why they work so well.

  • @bizon82rp
    @bizon82rp 6 місяців тому

    I have found one Realis lure in the canal of Malmo in Sweden, that is why i am here. Great video! Soon We could see a shortage in supplies in Europe bacause of war in Red Sea.

  • @evertrules24
    @evertrules24 11 місяців тому

    I’ve been using the pencil 100 in saltwater. Last time I went out I caught a huge redfish. Broke one of the hooks but I still landed the fish. I upgraded to single inline hooks. Fish love this lure

  • @fredchurch5395
    @fredchurch5395 11 місяців тому

    “ABSOLUTELY SICK”!!!

  • @Pierrepadda
    @Pierrepadda 11 місяців тому

    Looooovvee it ,amazing

  • @MrJimmyLube
    @MrJimmyLube 11 місяців тому

    Very cool Ben, very cool

  • @JustFishingTV
    @JustFishingTV 11 місяців тому

    Definitely one of my favorite brands!

  • @gray1738
    @gray1738 11 місяців тому

    I wasn't ever expecting to hear a Faded Paper Figures song in a fishing video but its a nice surprise.

  • @Basstronauts318
    @Basstronauts318 11 місяців тому

    Duo makes the best JDM hardbaits, hands down!

  • @scinko5162
    @scinko5162 11 місяців тому +1

    Made me want a duo realis bait

  • @cameroncardoza5626
    @cameroncardoza5626 11 місяців тому

    Fascinating video! Wasn't really familiar with your channel prior!
    Watched until the end!
    Bet it was a blast to be invited! An Honor! Well done 👍

  • @ReelAZMatt
    @ReelAZMatt 11 місяців тому

    Well that was impressive!

  • @BassUnion
    @BassUnion 11 місяців тому

    That was sick

  • @See-Ireland
    @See-Ireland 10 місяців тому

    It is truly special this days! There is one more brand in the world that makes lures with passion.. it's Salmo from Poland 💪🏼

  • @meeoong...2820
    @meeoong...2820 11 місяців тому

    thats very very veryyy serious factory fishing lure

  • @thetravelingmongo
    @thetravelingmongo 11 місяців тому +4

    US bait companies could never🥶

    • @herbsteiner1013
      @herbsteiner1013 11 місяців тому

      I agree. Speed of delivery and lowest production costs are far more important than precision and durability, for the most part. Witness Toyota and Honda vehicles compared to US auto manufacturing. Which I find to be a very sad situation... few if any US vehicles reach 300K miles. We could do better, but somewhere along the line, choose not to.

  • @arnemueller2112
    @arnemueller2112 11 місяців тому +2

    That was so fucking interesting! Thanks for bringing these insights to us. Ah, and buy the way, this explains clearly, why these baits are a bit pricier than others (but totally worth it).

    • @thehookuptackle_usa
      @thehookuptackle_usa  11 місяців тому

      Thank you for watching! I’m glad it was an interesting watch! 👊🍻

  • @dante7228
    @dante7228 11 місяців тому

    I would have loved to see how they test casting distance in different wind conditions... One of the main criteria to buy a lure for me

  • @GRACIOUSWARRIOR2021
    @GRACIOUSWARRIOR2021 11 місяців тому

    So cool how many do you guys sell of duo specifically?

  • @kelvinyu339
    @kelvinyu339 11 місяців тому

    Duo Realis Rozzante 77 sp is the best small jerkbait I ever used and I've bought everyone around.

  • @glenndaugherity6187
    @glenndaugherity6187 11 місяців тому

    Awesome video Ben !! Where can I get my hands on that sun hoody ?? 👍👍

    • @thehookuptackle_usa
      @thehookuptackle_usa  11 місяців тому

      We have them instock. We’ll restock bigger sizes this month 👍

  • @dustybacon91
    @dustybacon91 11 місяців тому

    Hopefully some of those Psyduck cranks make an appearance in the shop soon 😂

  • @Patriot-dt3wk
    @Patriot-dt3wk 11 місяців тому +1

    Impressive. What other brands do they manufacture for other than their own?

    • @thehookuptackle_usa
      @thehookuptackle_usa  11 місяців тому +2

      Brands don’t usually want that info advertised- but a good percentage of the best known brands in Japan have baits made here 👍

  • @playingwithmytrains5440
    @playingwithmytrains5440 11 місяців тому

    How do the painters keep from spraying paint on the lips and hook eyes?

  • @JoseMartinez-dq4km
    @JoseMartinez-dq4km 11 місяців тому

    That was sweet

  • @nenadnedovic9246
    @nenadnedovic9246 11 місяців тому

    With Duo you can see the quality.

  • @mistertwister1816
    @mistertwister1816 11 місяців тому +1

    Love the chop sticks for lures.

  • @jones52401
    @jones52401 11 місяців тому

    love video

  • @YaveWYA
    @YaveWYA 11 місяців тому

    No wonder my rozantes last forever and catch so much fish. DUO is obviously doing something right!

  • @brianpierson7708
    @brianpierson7708 11 місяців тому

    SPRO needs to use that !! I have a little John MD 50 in the pack cracked from the bill to front hook hanger right now 😭😭

  • @DavidNBass
    @DavidNBass 11 місяців тому

    Such an amazing video! And people are wondering why tackle freaks like us spend the kind of money we do and why we like non American made lures as well 😂

  • @shadybanks8625
    @shadybanks8625 11 місяців тому

    That was impressive. I think it's time for a Duo Realis sale but please restock first.

  • @sonofafisherman743
    @sonofafisherman743 11 місяців тому

    What was that bait in the tank darting like crazy ?awesome place

  • @edwinro77
    @edwinro77 11 місяців тому

    Awesome

  • @cincinnatiking8008
    @cincinnatiking8008 11 місяців тому +3

    Now I understand why I'm paying a bit more for a JDM bait, especially from this company