Japanese Rock Fish Fishing DVD Ainame Underwater Camera Sato Fumiki Japan 2007

Label / Publisher

つり人社 (Tsuribito-sha) / Pure Fishing Japan / Zenac

Production: Tokyo Sea Hunt / nanimo

Catalog Number

FD-3028

Format

DVD — Single Disc

Region / Compatibility

Region 2 (Japan). A region-free or multi-region player is recommended for buyers outside Japan.

Year

Released November 20, 2007

Original Price at Publication

¥3,570 (tax included) / ¥3,400 (tax excluded)

Runtime

65 minutes

Video

MPEG-2, 16:9 LB, NTSC

Audio

Stereo

Language

Japanese only

Content Description

A landmark rock fishing DVD described as essential viewing for all rock fish (ロックフィッシュ) anglers. Features top Japanese shore angler Fumiki Sato (佐藤文紀), a celebrated specialist in rock fishing from coastal ledges (磯撃ち), demonstrating his signature strong-pattern techniques targeting Ainame (アイナメ — Greenling), a prized Japanese rock fish.

The unique selling point of this release is its synchronized dual-camera format: above-water footage of Sato casting and working lures is recorded simultaneously with digital HD underwater camera footage, giving viewers an unprecedented look at exactly how lures move underwater and how Ainame react and strike. Key findings revealed in the footage include: Ainame are highly aggressive and wide-ranging fish; schools of 4–5 fish will chase a lure for tens of meters; there are numerous short bites anglers are unaware of; Ainame are highly territorial and will aggressively expel intruders; and large Ainame hold in specific high-quality zones. Texas rig and machine cast techniques are featured throughout.

Condition

Case/jacket is in good condition. Disc is free of major scratches or flaws.