Daily Flash Minnow in Japan企画!利根川編
利根川には、美津男さんとの新作ルアーテストと大会風景の撮影も兼ね、訪問させていただいた。
利根川といえは、年数回トーナメントが開催されており、『TBC』利根川バスクラブに所属する事で、だれでも気軽に参加可能なトーナメントとなっている。丁度取材にいった時期は2010年度の『TBCクラシック』の真っ最中、撮影には絶好のチャンスでありまた、TBCエントリー選手のTOP30のみが参加できるトーナメントなので、好試合が予想された。本来なら美津男さんもこのトーナメントに参加できる資格があるのだが仕事の都合上、不参加。
しかし、大会サポートとし本業を早めに終え、司会を務めていた。地元のアングラー皆で大会を盛り上げている証拠でもあった。トーナメントの模様は、12月号Enjoynetwork DVDからご覧いただけますのでそちらをご利用ください。
トーナメントの結果はタフなコンディションの中、大石選手が3本!リミットメイクには届かなかったが、BIGフィッシュ賞も取り、優勝に輝いた!!前日から水温が下がり、ハードベイトでは厳しい状況で、ソフトルアーが勝利に結びついたと本人は言う。また、ポイントについては『対岸』というポイントで1日中、釣り続けたとの事。
表彰式後、年間総合優勝『AOY』の発表では、我が利根川の達人美津男さんも4位の好成績で、今年のTBCを締めくくった。美津男さんこれからも、がんばってください!!
TBCホームページ『利根川バスクラブ』
http://tbc1999.com/
それでは皆さん!!See you soon!
次回は、『SHINGO開発記録』
Sandy
This is the Daily Flash Minnow report from Tone River (Tonegawa), Japan!
I had visited the Tone River with Mr. Mitsuo to accomplish some lure testing and filming of the tournament scenes. This is the place where tournaments are held several times a year. And when you become a member of the “TBC Tonegawa Bass Club”, anyone can easily participate in tournaments. Coincidently when I was there, it was right on time for the “2010 TBC Classic” – a great opportunity to do some filming. The top 30 anglers were only allowed to participate in this particular TBC tournament so a very exciting competition was expected. Mr. Mitsuo was also qualified to participate in this tournament, but due to his primary profession, unfortunately he was not able to.
However, he had finished early and was able to participate in this event as a tournament supporter – as an MC. It showed how all the local anglers came together to support this tournament. For more details of the tournament, please take a look at the next “December Enjoy Network” DVD.
As for the result, out of a tough condition Mr. Oishi caught 3! It did not quite make the limit make, but he did receive a “Big Fish” award and had won the tournament!! Mr. Oishi had said that since the day before, water temperature had decreased and became a tough condition for hard baits, so soft baits led him to victory. He also shared with us that he kept fishing only at this one spot called “Taigan (Opposite Shore)” all day long.
After the award ceremony, for the “AOY” presentation of this year’s overall champion, our Tonegawa master, Mr. Mitsuo had gotten 4th place! He ended this year with a wonderful result at the TBC Classic. “Mr. Mitsuo, I will be wishing you the best!!”
TBC Website – “Tonegawa Bass Club”:
http://tbc1999.com/
See you again soon!
Next report will be “SHINGO’s Development Record”
Sandy