Catching Tiny Fish With Tiny Rods

Every fisherman today has a big fish story, but in ancient Japan, the tiniest fish was the biggest catch. Tanago fishing is a Japanese tradition dating back to samurai over 200 years ago. A tanago fish can be as small as the nail of a pinky finger; in order to catch one, a fisherman must have a hook, bait, and a very special fishing rod called Edo Wazao, handmade from natural bamboo. Twin brothers Toryo and Shuhei Tosaku are the 8th generation of their family to keep up the precious craft of Edo Wazao. With less than ten skilled craftsmen left, the brothers are hoping carry on the legacy of their ancestors.

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[ben]

me: looks at goldfish

goldfish: don't even think about it

[namaske]

Nah the fishes are actually normal size, the fishermen are just very large

[howtos]

No one: "the smallest fish is the biggest catch"

Me: so I'm not a failure to fishing

[JustinY.]

So this is how they get the food for Little Bits

[mho...]

Great & wholesome story!
not just the quirky hobby of hunting for tiny fish, but also deep respect for these 2 guys keeping the family tradition going!

[Samboy]

These are the types of videos I get excited about.

[DrGeneralkumar]

The rest of the world: I do pointless shit all day, I gotta do something else

Japan: I do pointless shit all day, I take pride in this

[Willgtl]

I love taking my smallest ultralight spinning setup, tying on my smallest jig and catching fry. It's a lot of fun when the lunker bass aren't biting. So far the smallest I've caught was a little 3" largemouth.

The action is really good too. It's just bite after bite after bite.

[sr-hdbz]

I use to catch minnows like this. Took a stick and tied rope made hook out of paper clip and boom

[alyssiataylor]

The sense of pride and tradition in Japan is absolutely amazing. This is why I love everything abouy Japan. I hope I can go soon!

[RoyalBengalKing]

When i was a little kid growing up in Bangladesh around age 5-6 I used to catch so many of these tiny fish. Would be a fishing line on a long shaft with a weight and a floater made of reed. When the floater dipped a little under water meant that you got a bite and you'd pull at an angle and get your fish.

[Mischiefcity]

It makes me sad that this channel stopped making videos. Always interesting, and I learn something new

[WhatUpDoe]

Love this! Same thing here in canada, after youve caught the big bass and rainbow trout, its fun to catch small bluegills and pumpkinseed sunfish on micro hooks and hot dogs. Micro fishing is a great way to relax!

[nataliealfera]

Deja vu, i have been in this place before

[DanielHerrera-heno]

So these guy's "fish stories" are the opposite of traditional fish stories....instead of bragging about catching the biggest they brag about catching the smallest!

[blue]

Nostalgic reminds me of my first fish as a kid I caught with a twig and some fish line. Thanks great big stories your content on this channel is second to none.

[westernoutdoors]

Honestly this is probably one of the oldest forms of sport fishing, not for sustenance but for fun and challenge. So cool!

[luwangth]

I am sure to visit Japan one day..and I promise I will drop by this shop..and buy this wonderful piece of art...for I love fishing and I respect those who take pride in their work...

[ra]

Hey dude what did u do in 6 years.

“Oh nothing I made a billion dollar company using micro-transaction called PayPal”

“What did You do”

“I made twelve tiny Fishing rods”

[JorryGT]

So typical and so marvellous 👏Japanese culture and craftsmanship are just amazing!