April 2022, Hachijojima expedition.

The second fishing expedition this year was to Hachijojima.

It is close to Haneda Airport, about 1 hour away.

Hachijojima Airport.

The flight was operated conditionally due to strong winds.

I was relieved when we managed to land.

It is a wonderful place rich in nature.

Mt. Hachijo Fuji.

Start fishing immediately!

First hit for Masae-chan!

Very strong pull.

Everyone else followed suit.

Another hit for Okei-san!

Another hit for Okada-kun!

The pole is bent very much.

It was a hit me as well.

It was a strong fish.

We caught a lot of crested wrasse.

We also caught a fish over 60 ㎝.

We also caught the bullhead snapper we were looking for. 

I want to catch bigger monsters.

Oshitani-kun was also caught.

spotted knife jaw.

Fukazawa-san got it too!

This fish is beginning to turn white in the mouth.

I caught this guy too!

porcupine fish.

Okada-kun, this too!

Disgruntled face!

Next time I want to catch a big one.

This first time, the main focus is on research.

Good friends!

Oshitani couple.

nice couple!

Fukazawa couple.

Okei-san caught the fish he she wanted too!

Good friend.

Okada-kun's treasure!

Big lure!

DJ Hachijo!

I also bought many souvenirs.

There are hot springs on Hachijojima.

I also went to the spa four times.

On the last day, we all went sightseeing.

I also went to the footbath.

I was able to relax.

We also looked into the following fishing spots.

It was a fun time.

We also drank a lot of alcohol.

Equipped with two beers!

Good morning and start the beer!

Fukazawa-san and Oshitani-kun love to drink.

off is great!

Hachijojima has great food.

Dinner on the first day.

Delicious sashimi.

Tuna and bigeye tuna.

Tempura of Ashitaba, a specialty of Hachijojima, is also excellent!

The bitterness of the ashitaka leaves is delicious.

The finishing touch is the island sushi!

It was delicious!

There were also encounters.

Mae-can of Hachijojima.

Island fishermen.

He was bright and very nice.

On the second day, we went to a different restaurant for dinner.

It was delicious here too.

It is a great time to enjoy a good meal together.

it was a happy time.

Hachijojima was a great place with nature, hot springs, and delicious food.

I couldn't the type and size of fish, but there was romance here.

The information is that November through April is a good time to target rock porgy.

Team 珍道中

It's going to be busy…

February 2022, Koshikijima expedition.

2022 first fishing.

Happy New Year.

I have been on an expedition to Kagoshima.

Mt. Fuji was beautiful.

Arrived safely at noon.

The sea was rough due to the strong wind from the north.

I couldn't go offshore and decided to go fishing at the harbor.

The usual Satokou embankment.

There was no reaction from the fish.

Only this one was caught.

About 40 cm

I decided to finish early and take a rest.

I'm always looking forward to dinner.

It was very delicious and I was full.

The 2nd day.

The sea was still stormy.

The general forced me to leave the ship.

The wind was strong and big waves were hitting.

It was a good condition for fishing.

Stone bream fish, 43cm.

It was good to catch it.

I was able to catch the second one.

Stone bream fish, 47cm.

I found that I could catch it even in February.

It was finished because the wind became stronger and the swell became bigger.

I came back to land at noon.

There was a big flock of yellowtail so I went buy lure.

It is a liquor store and a fishing tackle shop.

I bought a lure for the first time.

Digital that I can't throw with my tackle. 

After that, I enjoyed sightseeing and driving in the afternoon.

It was very nice weather.

The scenery was also refreshing.

Nagamenohama Observatory.

I also saw the fishing point.

Nishizaki breakwater.

Third day.

The sea has became a little calmer.

I went fishing with the general on this day.

He was fishing for large-scale blackfish.

I managed to catch one too.

Stone bream fish, 47cm.

I also caught a blacktip grouper.

It's a delicious fish.

It was a very nice weather.

It's warm and spring is near.

I was able to catch this day too, so I ended it in the daytime.

In the afternoon, I worked in my room and spent a relaxing time.

I went to bed at 9 o'clock on this day as well.

Last day.

I didn't fish this day because I caught three fish of interest.

I enjoyed sightseeing and driving slowly and went home.

It was a beautiful beach.

Koshiki Ohashi is a superb view.

It's a nice drive.

This time I went to an area I had never been to.

It was just a scenic spot.

I also went to Napoleon Rock for the first time.

It's on the far right!

Next we will go to Hachijojima!

December 2021, Yakushima expedition.

Procurement of fishing bait.

The world's first hechi fishing specialty store.

Award Champ is store manager "UO UO  UO"

Where is the store manager hiding?

Arrived at Yakushima Airport.

I came for the first time in a year.

I'm happy to come again.

First day.

I crossed the long-awaited offshore embankment of Anmo.

It is a very high breakwater.

A handle of 7 to 8m is required.

The waves are strong and are collapsing in places.

The swell was very big.

It is a very large and wide breakwater.

Commemorative photo.

Masae-chan, Oshitani-kun, Maruyama-san.

The lacation is also great.

I was blessed with the weather.

Start fishing.

I was able to catch the target spotted knifejaw.

The size was small.

I also caught horse mackerel friends.

Various fish were caught on Yakushima.

Anyway, there are a lot of fish species.

Scarus ovifrons.

Oshitani-kun also caught a monster.

Clown coris.

It was a strong pull.

One the first day, the reaction of the fish was good and I could catch various fish.

Day 2.

The reaction of the fish was not good compared to the day before.

I also caught a clown coris.

The pull is strong and fun, but I don't need a second one.

We all had yakiniku for lunch.

We bake anytime, anywhere!

Oshitani-kun did it!

Big silver!

This is the champion fish of this expedition!

For dinner, I went to Yakushima's famous restaurant NINA!

You should definitely go when you come to Yakushima.

It was the best food.

I'm looking forward to going every year.

Especially the pasta is excellent!

You should definitely eat it!

Last day.

As The days went by, the reaction of the fish became unsatisfactory.

The wind stopped and it became calm.

I was able to catch the guest's fish, but I couldn't catch the target fish.

I feel that Yakushima has a good tide.

I'm not good at boats.

It is good to go to Yakushima by plane.

I will go to Yakushima again in 2022!