" Aiming star snapper in Akime" shun

Location: Akime (Hontengu)

Date and time: July 15 (18:00-5:00 the next morning)

Middle tide: Full 21: 25-Dry 4:06

I wasn't able to catch the extremely high-class fish, Star snapper, last month, but this time I'm getting my revenge at Akime, located in Minamisatsuma.

I was assisted by the ferry "Sachimaru."

The rapids we descended to are called "Hontengu"

After driving left from the port, I arrived near the border with the Kushi area.

Both sides of the rapids are covered with backwaters and several large rock formations are scattered around.

When I measured the water depth, it was about one to one and a half rod lengths at my feet, and after casting a little further it was about two and a half rod lengths.

Choosing the right spot is crucial when fishing for Star snapper, and after much deliberation I chose the exit of a lagoon facing the Kushi area.

There is an overhang at my feet, so I aim for individuals that stay close to the edge or those that migrate around the deep water.

The bait is a blend of frozen bait "Sardine Slices" and "Chinu Enmaku," which attracts fish with its turbidity.

The bait used was "silver-stripe round herring" and "Nama Ikikun sea shrimp."

The basic fishing method is to use silver-stripe herring, but as soon as you switch from silver-stripe herring to sea shrimp, you will often catch star snapper.

Fishing Rig

Float No. 2, Main line: No. 6, Leader: No. 10, Hook: Red sea bream No. 12-13

A full-speed guide mechanism that uses a split shot sinker to strike the leader

This time I'll aim for the edge again.

I simply pile up bait at my feet and fish through it, almost like fishing with a line.

When it gets dark, night fish start to appear.

If you feel something shaking in your hand, you will get a Knight fish, and then you feel ``knock knock'' - this is usually a manybar goatfish.

As the bite from the bait-stealer faded away, there was a "Bang!" as the tip of the rod was pressed down forcefully.

I managed to hold back the sharp thrust and pulled it up without difficulty, and it was a 30cm Star snapper.

Using the same method, I caught several star snapper in succession.

Here, I changed the bait to "sea shrimp." I chose the biggest one and continued fishing...

"Bang!" It was the heaviest feeling of the day. However, the line was cut at the point where it was directly connected to the leader... What a shame.

Just before the tide stopped after 9pm, I got a strong bite, this time using a banded blue sprat!

After a struggle to get the fish caught in the dip net and then dragged out, I finally caught a 45cm Star snapper!

I was relieved to finally catch a fish that I was satisfied with.

After midnight, the event was interrupted by thunder and rain...

I resumed at 4:30

I caught one star snapper and a 50cm+ yellowtail.

It's time to call it a day.

What I realized again this time is that big shrimps are eaten by big fish...and it must be difficult for predators to eat them.

Next time, we'll be introducing "Namaikikun Sea Shrimp"""Large grain size"I'll give it a try.