In this popular series, Anglers Shop Maniax's Yusuke Komazaki and Backlash's Atsushi Teramachi demonstrate how to use trendy lures. This time, the theme is the unusual genius? "Slender Sliding Spoons." The word "slender" comes from the fact that even a standard spoon can slide in many different ways depending on how it's used.

Yusuke Komazaki
YUSUKE KOMAZAKI
President of Anglers Shop Maniax. He is well-versed in all types of fishing, from area trout fishing to offshore casting for tuna. He also participates in area tournaments.

ATSUSHI TERAMACHI
ATSUSHI TERAMACHI
Manager of the Game Fishing Division at Backlash in Gifu Prefecture. He has recently become interested in area trout fishing and is working hard to promote area trout fishing in the central part of the prefecture.

Interview Cooperation: Ashigara Casting Area
This popular fishing spot is one of Kanagawa Prefecture's most popular. Located on the banks of the Kari River, a Sakawa River system, in addition to the pond-type fishing spot shown in the photo, there are also river-based fishing spots. Reservations can be made online up to five days in advance, and fishing spots are numbered and clearly designated, allowing for safe fishing.
DATA
■Address: 1682 Yagurasawa, Minamiashigara City, Kanagawa Prefecture 250-0136
■TEL: 0465-73-2939
■Business Hours: Year-Round
■Closed: Wednesdays
■Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Reception 6:30 AM - 4:45 PM)
■Website: http://www.ashigara-ca.com/aca/

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