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 4^thplace! 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
The Daily Flash Minnow