Tackle
Smelt-fishing starter kit
Renting from a dome boat or local shop first makes it easier to match that lake's setup.
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What is in this kit
- Smelt rod and tipA soft dedicated tip that shows tiny smelt bites. ¥2,500–9,000AdFind on AmazonFind on Rakuten
- Smelt reelCompact reel that repeats depth reliably; manual or electric. ¥2,500–12,000AdFind on AmazonFind on Rakuten
- Smelt multi-hook rigConsumable tiny multi-hook rig; match size to the lake and fish. ¥250–700AdFind on AmazonFind on Rakuten
- Maggot bait for smeltStandard smelt bait, cut small enough for the hook. ¥300–700AdFind on AmazonFind on Rakuten
- Fishing pliers / hook removerEssential protection from venomous spines and sharp teeth. Most injuries happen when someone unhooks a fish bare-handed. ¥800–4,000AdFind on AmazonFind on Rakuten
- Life jacket, adult (Japan Craft Inspection approved)The first thing to buy, and worn on piers, rocks and boats alike. Boat fishing requires the government-approved type marked with the cherry-blossom stamp. ¥5,000–20,000AdFind on AmazonFind on Rakuten
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