Ayu tomozuri — live-decoy fishing
アユの友釣り
A live ayu enters another fish’s territory; trailing hooks catch the defending fish. This is a specialist river method.
Tackle and preparation
Confirm the river permit, season, allowed section and decoy supply with the local cooperative or shop.
On the water
- Keep the decoy healthy.
- Guide it into a suitable current rather than pulling it continuously.
- Land promptly and replace a tired decoy.
