Lake Yamanaka Smelt fishing experience report | Boat House Main
This time Yamanashi ・ Lake Yamanaka x Smelt fishing Activity Japan Editorial Department I Experience report To do!
Fishing for smelt at a shop in Lake Yamanaka " boat house main "of Short time plan of 2-3 hours Experience.
Editorial Department I
This is my first time fishing for smelt.
.
Will it be possible to catch smelt safely?
Report on the charm and fun of smelt fishing To do!
table of contents
- 1 Smelt fishing at Lake Yamanaka｜Season & Features
- 2 9am Arrive at Lake Yamanaka
- 3 Take a boat to the dome ship
- 4 Receive a lecture on smelt fishing
- 5 Let's go fishing for smelt!
- 6 Spectacular location where you can see Mt. Fuji from inside the dome ship
- 7 When a school of fish comes, it's ready to eat!
- 8 You can disembark at any time you like
- 9 Smelt is made into tempura at a nearby restaurant.
- 10 Enjoy smelt fishing at Lake Yamanaka!
- 11 Feature articles recommended by the editorial department
Smelt fishing at Lake Yamanaka｜Season & Features
Lake Yamanaka
So,
Smelt fishing season is
Usually from September to June
to
.
Equipped with heating and toilet
are doing
There are many plans to experience smelt fishing on a dome boat.
It is characterized by
Also, if the weather is good
Great location with a view of Mt. Fuji
is also one of the attractions
.
You can enjoy fishing for smelt while looking at the beautiful Mt. Fuji.
9am Arrive at Lake Yamanaka
On the day of the interview. at 7am Meet at JR Shinjuku Station and joined up with the Activity Japan editorial members. Drive to Lake Yamanaka going now.
About 2 hours by car from JR Shinjuku Station . Go to Lake Yamanaka around 9am arrival!
Lake Yamanaka on this day
A little foggy and magical atmosphere
.
If the water temperature of the lake is lower than the air temperature,
steam fog
seems to occur.
Smelt fishing Open from 7am As a result, several dome ships are already anchored offshore.
The meeting place is Pier opposite Shijimi Ramen ” .
Rental boat sign It is easy to understand because it is displayed!
There is a ``Boat House Main'' staff nearby, so talk to them and tell them your name and that you are making a reservation.
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- Yamanashi
- Lake Yamanaka/Oshino
- Smelt fishing/Ice smelt fishing
You can enjoy smelt fishing, sightseeing boats, and rental bicycles♪
Take a boat to the dome ship
The earliest reservation is at 7 o'clock, so the dome ship is already at anchor.
Therefore,
For those who made reservations after that time
Take the boat to the dome ship
.
wear a life jacket Then, to the boat.
It feels so good to glide through Lake Yamanaka on a boat. !
We arrived at the dome ship in less than a minute!
Inside the dome ship
Shoes strictly prohibited
. Change from shoes to slippers.
It's okay to take off your jacket
warm and comfortable
!
On the dome ship
toilet
There is,
Equipped with drinks and a microwave.
doing. I think I can concentrate on fishing for smelt!
According to the staff,
Eating and drinking is OK (no alcohol)
Many people bring snacks and light meals.
It seems that.
I was a little worried about getting seasick, but
The dome ship is very
Stable and less shaking for peace of mind
.
It shakes a little when waves form, such as when a large boat passes by, but it doesn't really bother me.
There was no wind on this day, and it was calm.
Because it's a lake, maybe there aren't as many waves as there is in the ocean?
Receive a lecture on smelt fishing
After receiving an explanation about the dome ship's equipment
Smelt fishing lecture
fart!
How to use the rod and how to feed it
The staff will teach you very carefully.
.
By the way, the fishing line for smelt is
It has 5 needles
That's right.
Your expectations are high for your dream of catching 5 fish!
Then select the rod.
Since this is an interview, the rod is
Rent both electric and manual winding
(Usually, when making a reservation, choose the type of rod: electric or manual).
Since there were a total of 3 people participating, we chose 2 electric and 1 manual, and will try both electric and manual!
When fishing for smelt at Lake Yamanaka, the line is cast about 10 meters depending on the depth of the water.
Therefore,
It may take a little time to wind it up manually.
.
however,
When rolled by hand with a crunchy texture
You can enjoy the feeling of fishing even more.
.
on the other hand
Electric is
One-touch button operation
It's so easy
!
You can check the display to see how many meters of thread have come out, and it will automatically stop when winding up.
The bait is
Benisashi
That's called
small pink caterpillar
(fly larva)
. It is alive!
People who hate insects may need to be a little prepared.
Let's go fishing for smelt!
After finishing the lecture, Try fishing for smelt right away !
The first barrier is feeding
maybe
.
The red sashimi is attached to a live item, so it moves.
Even if the aim is set,
It takes some getting used to until you can stick the needle properly.
.
Because it's so small
It might be a little difficult for people with long nails
.
In order to attract the smelt by pricking the butt with a needle and then emitting a scent,
cut off the head with scissors
.
Some people may find it a bit cruel until they get used to it.
Also,
It takes time because you have to attach it to 5 needles at first.
.
By the way, for people who don't want to touch the bait or who can't easily attach the bait.
Convenient as tweezers are available for rent.
.
It is also helpful when changing bait (removing old bait from the hook).
Editorial Department I touched the bait itself, but it was difficult to attach it due to the nails.
The first two or three times I went there, I asked the friends I went with to help me out (lol).
Once the bait is attached to the hook, it is dropped into the lake.
When the weight reaches the bottom and the thread stops,
Wrap the thread so that it is about 10 cm above the bottom and wait.
.
Raise the rod as if to tempt me.
.
In smelt fishing,
It is very important to change the food
!
The smell and contents of the bait will disappear, so change it frequently.
To do.
Rather than changing the food all at once,
It is recommended that you change the settings starting from the bottom every 5 minutes.
That's what he said.
especially
The key is to keep the 1st to 3rd baits from the bottom fresh.
It seems so.
If you go with more than one person, please wait while the person next to you is exchanging food.
It is best to replace them in order.
yes.
Make it easy for smelt to notice
Increase the amount of time the device remains underwater
do,
Replace as quickly as possible
Tips for catching smelt
.
Editorial Department I had a hard time getting bait at first.
After changing it a few times, you will be able to put it on easily!
Spectacular location where you can see Mt. Fuji from inside the dome ship
In smelt fishing There will be some waiting time To do.
While moving the rod, I drank a drink and waited.
If you are not catching smelt, reapply the bait frequently and wait patiently.
Smelt fishing results
Varies depending on day and time
.
Even professionals who catch 1,000 fish a day can sometimes only catch a few fish.
.
outside the window
You can see Mt. Fuji and swans
So,
It's nice to just look at the scenery
!
The staff members are always on the lookout, calling out to you and teaching you tips on how to fish.
When a school of fish comes, it's ready to eat!
I thought I heard people around me say, “I caught a fish!” Editorial Department I was also a hit. !
The tip of the rod twitches
, accordingly
Raise the rod and let the bait bite
.
I was excited and wound up the electric motor in a few seconds...
I caught my long-awaited smelt. !
Gradually, the customers around me started catching fish all at once.
It can be said that it is the real pleasure of fishing for smelt.
Some people catch 4-5 fish with one rod.
!
Activity Japan editorial department also
Successfully caught two fish at once
!
Because a school of fish passed by, almost full state To!
However, it is only a matter of "
When a school of fish passes by
”.
I was lucky this time, but if you want to catch multiple fish at once,
It seems to depend on whether the school of fish bites.
is.
You can disembark at any time you like
By the way, in this plan,
You can finish fishing for smelt at any time you like.
Also attractive
.
If you have other plans or want to enjoy sightseeing, you can plan your schedule flexibly.
If you return midway, you will be transferred by boat, so Please call the staff at least 15 minutes in advance. is needed.
Pack ice to take home and a bag to store the smelt you caught. Get it for free So don't worry is not it!
Smelt is made into tempura at a nearby restaurant.
Go to the store right next to the platform.
The smelt I caught was
At partner restaurants
Tempura
(The restaurant changes depending on the day)
.
Although it comes with your meal order,
Free fried smelt
is.
I'm glad it's free!
The editorial staff eating the smelt they caught for the first time.
I wonder what the taste of the smelt that I caught myself would be...
I was excited to take a bite of freshly fried smelt.
The freshly caught smelt
It's insanely delicious
!
The smelt was a good size, so
It's filling and has a fluffy texture.
!
Because it is freshly caught,
I don't feel any odor at all
!
" Freshly caught smelt is so delicious! "The editorial department was impressed.
Enjoy smelt fishing at Lake Yamanaka!
this time, First smelt fishing experience However, it was a lot of fun.
Fishing results for smelt seemed to depend on the school of fish, but on the day I interviewed them, Because schools of fish came several times, I was lucky to catch a wonderful smelt. was!
The day I experienced smelt fishing was February and it was cold outside, but
The dome ship is warm and very comfortable.
.
Equipped with toilets, drinks, and a microwave.
in,
Recommended for families with small children
you know!
In addition, the staff of the main boat house who provide the plan are Everyone is kind and gives careful lectures. Safe even for beginners You can enjoy it.
Smelt fishing at Lake Yamanaka
Available until around June
.
spring break
or
Golden Week (GW)
Also recommended
you know!
The “Boathouse Main” plan we visited this time
We have introduced a new smelt fishing dome boat at Lake Yamanaka. Let's fish for smelt on a shiny and beautiful dome boat! It's an empty-handed plan that comes with everything you need including a rod, tackle, bait, and something to take home that you can easily experience in 2 to 3 hours. We will also give you free ice and Ziploc bags to take home, so please feel free to join us.
Let's go fishing for smelt at Lake Yamanaka! This is a course with a hand-wound rental rod and a gimmick. (Electric rental rods are also available as an option) *Feed will be charged an additional 100 yen on-site. Enjoy up to 6 hours from 7:00 to 13:00. Please apply for your desired boarding time when making a reservation (you can disembark at any time you like on site). Coro below
Let's go fishing for smelt at Lake Yamanaka! Hand-rolled rental rod, device, and bait all included! This is a great value 3-hour private trial course available only on weekdays. *A maximum of 30 people can apply! We are implementing the following coronavirus countermeasures.・Temperature will be taken before boarding. *Persons with a temperature of 37.5 degrees or higher will be refused boarding.・Please use alcohol disinfection before boarding.
Let's go fishing for smelt at Lake Yamanaka! This is a great value private experience course available only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. *A maximum of 14 people can apply! We are implementing the following coronavirus countermeasures.・Temperature will be taken before boarding. *Persons with a temperature of 37.5 degrees or higher will be refused boarding. - Alcohol disinfection will be performed before boarding.・Alcohol disinfectant is always available on board.
- 4.3
- (46 reviews)
- Koshinetsu
- Yamanashi
- Lake Yamanaka/Oshino
- Smelt fishing/Ice smelt fishing
You can enjoy smelt fishing, sightseeing boats, and rental bicycles♪
*The contents of this article are current as of February 2024.
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