Surface Fool Z (Sato Fisheries Association x BCL collaboration)

[What is BCL?]

BCL not only certifies anglers' achievements by linking their fishing records to NFT lures, but also provides a service (the BCL app) that allows anglers to praise and compete with each other on their achievements and efforts.

[How to play BCL]

This lure comes with an NFT. When you receive the product, you can earn the lure NFT by registering the 5-digit number on the package on the BCL app. Also, if you submit your catch on the BCL app, your catch will be linked to the NFT lure and recorded on the blockchain.

*Please note that if you lose your package, we may not be able to reissue your number.

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[What is the Surface Fool Z?]

The "Z" model was created by copying the scale pattern on the side of the body using a file specially designed for transfer printing.

The original Baka Ichidai was carved with an iron pen.

The production concept is how to catch many cautious bass that are used to seeing surface lures.  is.

We believe that the "realism" that is close to the real thing is an added value that keeps users motivated.

This is the creator's assumption that only covers the surface from the March release to December, so please feel free to ignore it.

There is an eye at the mouth. If you tie it here, it can be used as a regular I-shaped hairstyle.

The internal weight is concentrated between the eye and the swivel. When casting, it feels like the lure is flying from the head side.

Since there is no weight dispersion, the flight posture is stable and the lure can fly farther than you would expect from a 3g lure (I use a 6.7ft glass spinning reel with PE 0.2-0.3 and fluoro 6lb leader).

The #6 swivel is secured in place with an internal wire running through it.

It helps prevent fish caught in shallow surface areas from escaping, and also serves as a line eye, as described below.

The tail is made of a slightly taut material called "marshmallow fiber."

This material is used for dry fly material, has good water repellency and does not cause the tail to droop underwater.

It is cut to about 20mm, making it easy to flap and not hindering the flight distance.

If you have a material you like, please use it interchangeably.

One sheet of indicator stickers is included exclusively for BCL customers.

It is a vibrant fluorescent pink, and the tape material is very soft, so it fits beautifully even on complex curved surfaces.

It sticks well even if the lure is a little damp.

"Fluorescent green" is good. "Fluorescent orange" was good.  I'm sure each of you has your own favorite color.

It can be made in a variety of colors, so I'll leave that as my homework for the future.

The back of the lure is folded at a fairly sharp angle, but the tape sticks firmly without coming loose.

Another feature is that it does not damage the painted surface when removed.

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The key to this lure is how to minimize the distance it travels while continuing to create ripples on the water surface.

Tie the line to the swivel (you can use a snap if you don't mind the contact noise), lift the body from below, and make small repeated rolls to create ripples on the water surface to attract fish.

The reason we used a swivel is so that the knot faces in the direction the line is pulled (towards the angler).

(For some reason, there have been no problems with the hook picking up the line.)

You can also make it move sideways with a slightly stronger twitch.

The basic balance is to swim towards the head, so pray that the head will face in the direction you want it to flow when it hits the water 🙏

As for advice on how to use it, I recommend tying it with a swivel during calm times and in calm spots.

When the wind starts to blow and the water surface appears, tie the line around the mouth.

If the fish is hesitant, increase the roll pitch to the limit to allow them to escape, and they will eat it with a whack of seaweed.

That's it🖐