HTO Aikido 1000 Spinning Reel


I just spooled up a new HTO Aikido 1000 spinning reel with 0.2PE to give it a go at some Perch and LRF duties. It’s the first truly budget fixed spool reel (£45) that I haven’t immediately recoiled from. It’s a nice looking reel. The body has a Zaion-type vibe to it. The weight isn’t outrageous and I was pleasantly surprised by the smooth line-lay when spooling it up. Here’s some more detailed images I took >More

Shimano Stella 3000 FE

Shimano Stella 3000 FE
My Shimano Stella 3000 FE has seen quite a few years of action. It’s been absolutely solid. In addition to its durability, the stand-out feature is its drag. Really, really smooth with very little start-up time and therefore perfect for light line applications. More

Back on the Black Bream

Black Bream on Free Rig
Black Bream on Metal
Just a quick post to say Dan and I are back on the Black Bream and straight in where we left off. The Free Rig getting it done once again, although fish on metal too. Plenty more info on our bream fishing coming up, weather permitting.

Polyester Fishing Lines

Polyester fishing lines, or Ester fishing line as also known still seem relatively new outside of the Japanese Domestic Market. But they are starting to appear elsewhere. Even here in little Britain. I first came across them in 2018 at the Osaska Fishing Show and came home with a spool of 34 Pinky to try on an ultralight outfit. Here’s my review. More

Rapala Japan 2cm Jigging Rap

Rapala Jigging Rap W2 Perch
Rapala Japan Jigging Rap 2cm
When I visited the Japanese tackle stores in 2018, one thing I did not expect to see in the saltwater light game aisle was ice jigs. But there they were, the cute little 2cm 4g Rapala Jigging Raps. More

Jack Nakamura Worm Oislock

Jack Nakamura Worm Oislock
One of the coolest soft plastic lures in my collection – the Jack Nakamura Worm Oislock. This bright red creaturebait comes from a JDM lure manufacturer that I discovered in a trip to Osaka, Japan.

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About Light Rock Fishing

Light Rock Fishing, or LRF as it’s more commonly known means different things to different people. Essentially it’s ultra light lure fishing – requiring skill and finesse. It’s the perfect way to hone your general lure fishing skills and continues all year round. No longer do you need to pack up your lure fishing tackle in winter, once traditional sport species like Bass disappear. For others, like me, LRF is the ideal fishing discipline to target new and interesting species, helping us to notch-up record levels of species each season. To all though, young and old, experienced or beginner, LRF means incredibly fun fishing. Get involved!

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