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Important Notice
Due to changes in import/export regulations between Japan and the United States, tariffs will now apply to all lures shipped from Japan to the U.S. Previously, you could purchase lures at just the lure body price plus shipping.... -
Built in Fractions of a Gram
Each wooden bait has a different density, so every single one requires individual weight tuning. Even blanks cut from the same piece of wood can vary in buoyancy due to differences in moisture and natural oil content. I hand-carve each b... -
Choosing the right wood. Everything starts there.
As 2026 begins, MBD is preparing to release two baits this year: BUGROCK WAKE and the RAT bait. Both have been tested extensively over the past several years, and I’ve finally reached a point where I can release them with full confidence... -
Time, Experience, and Wooden Swimbait.
I sometimes find myself thinking, “MBD is my experience and my time itself.” That’s why I don’t compromise. I carefully build each piece, one by one, and I’m committed to creating baits meant to be used and trusted for a long time.These ... -
Always learning.
Right now I am working on the final topcoat for the EDEN8 — scheduled to be the last drop of the year. The swim check is always the most nerve-wracking step because I treat it as the final confirmation… but honestly, this topcoat stage g... -
Wood’s Individuality.
Some days still feel warm in the afternoon, but mornings and nights here in Japan have gotten pretty cold. When I’m on the lake, I can still feel a bit of fall left… but winter is definitely closing in.Most of the lakes I fish are tucked... -
The EDEN8 History.
All these baits were made before EDEN8 came into being. Everyone starts as a beginner. At first, I could only carve things that looked like a child's artwork. Making baits was all new to me. I didn't know how to achieve certain actions, ... -
EDEN8 and EDEN7 Drop information.
November 2 at 9:00 PM Eastern time. EDEN8 Color(Perch) EDEN8 Color(Sexy Shad) EDEN7 Color(Baby Perch) EDEN7 Color(Sexy Shad) EDEN8 is a hybrid bait combining swimmer and glider characteristics. MBD Web store -
The Dream Lake－Castaic Lake
【】 From Clear Lake, the next destination was—Castaic Lake.By the time I had started fishing, this lake was already famous in Japan as a place where big fish could be caught. At the same time, I understood that Castaic Lake was one of t... -
Holy Ground—Clear Lake.
Driving from Sacramento, I finally arrived at Clear Lake before evening.After dropping my bag at the lodge, I quickly prepared my gear. I only had two days to fish here. I checked the boat ramps on the map and loaded the SUP I had brough...
