DUOJapan brand
DUO was established as a fishing tackle
distributor in the year 1995 when president Hisahiro Matsushita went
independent and started his own company. The lure business of the
90''''s was severely influenced by the Japanese recession. However,
never compromised its principles and did not give up on the initial
concept of making products of the highest quality. -Adhering to this
principle, even at a time when the majority of companies switched to
foreign factories for cheaper labor cost, did not abandon the production
in Japan for the inferior production in the overseas market.
Two years after the launch of the company, sales revolving around
products created at the hands of Mr. Masahiro Adachi, one of the most
acclaimed young designers in the country, were commenced.
Now in its third decade, is widely considered one of the top brands of
the industry in Japan, a country widely seen as the pinnacle of lure
manufacturing.
Chief designer of DUO and current CEO, Mr. Masahiro Adachi is well-known
for keeping true to the height of basic performance and also has a
world reputation for producing magnificent lures in which simple beauty
is combined with outstanding performance.
By the year 2016, range of products includes over 300 models and the
amount of lures sold has reached over 20 million units. In addition,
since 1999 the company has also been active in the field of OEM,
supplying products to some of the top brands in Japan, as well as
enjoying its own success.
Realis Fangbait 120DR
The heavy duty weapon for “Going Beast Mode”.
What do you tie on your rod when you plan to target a 20kg Papuan Bass, 40kg barramundi or 100kg arapaima? What tackle generates enough confidence to tie it on even when fighting a world class record fish? We offer you the answer – the Fangbait series.
Developed by Kazuhiro Uyama and tested on his many trips to chase the greatest of world’s predators, Fangbait aims to become a staple in “beast hunters” tackle boxes. In contrast to the countless long lipped diver shaped lures on the market, Fangbait DR series is equipped with outstanding castability. These types of lures are mainly utilized for trolling and when cast, the long lip prevents it from maintaining a stable flight. Fangbait DR series however is loaded with a moving weight system enabling the lure to cast great distances.
As a pioneering model for Fang Ops brand, it represents the concept of building some of the toughest lures in the world to the fullest. The tag team of 120DR and 140DR has been built to tackle even the largest of the “beasts” guarded by a strong 1.2mm diameter thick wire running through the whole body. By running the wire through the outer side of the body, we were able to further reduce the plastic usually required around the wire, while increasing the air chamber for more buoyancy. We have also inserted 3 different sized stainless-steel pins to secure the wire which runs through the body. This prevents the wire from coming loose, while reducing the weight by trimming the unnecessary meat off the body.
The next generation diving jerkbait, Fangbait DR series will change the conception of what was known as a diving type lure.
DUO Realis Fangbait 120DR
Length: 12.00 cm
Swimming depth: 200-280 cm
Type: Floating
Type : DR - Deep Runner
Weight: 26.70 g