玉ウキ仕掛け

Basic Structure of the Rig

• Rod (Fixed‑line Rod): A “nobe‑zao” (fixed‑line rod without a reel) is commonly used. Rods between 1.2m and 2.4m are chosen depending on the fishing spot.
• Rig Type:
  Ball‑float Rig — A simple rig with a single small float with legs. It clearly shows bites and is ideal for beginners.
• Line & Hook: Use nylon or fluorocarbon around 1号 (4lb) as the main line, and small specialized long‑arm shrimp hooks (around size 2).
• Bait: Red worms are the most common, but worms, and even everyday foods like raw ham, imitation crab, or fish‑sausage can be used as substitutes.

Fishing Procedure

1. Finding a Spot: Focus on shaded or hidden areas such as gaps between tetrapods, spaces between rocks, undercut banks, and grassy overhangs.
2. Adjusting Float Depth: Set the depth so the bait touches the bottom. Adjust the float so it sits just below the surface or sinks 1–2cm, making shrimp movement easier to see.
3. Dropping the Rig: Quietly lower the rig into gaps. When a shrimp finds the bait, it often drags it to a safe place away from other shrimp, causing the float to slide sideways or get pulled underwater.
4. “Mogu‑mogu Time” (Waiting): Even if the float moves, do not set the hook immediately. Wait 20–30 seconds (up to about a minute depending on conditions) until the shrimp fully takes the bait into its mouth.
5. Light Hook‑set & Landing: Lift the rod gently to “listen” for resistance. If you feel the shrimp’s characteristic backward‑kicking vibration, it’s hooked.
6. Purging Mud: Keep caught shrimp alive in a bucket with an aerator. Let them sit in clean water for half a day or more to purge mud, which removes odor and improves taste.