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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.... -
Always Getting Better. Regarding Color Changes.
Starting with our next drop, even baits with the same color name will have slightly different tones.This is because I’ve changed paint manufacturers, and the characteristics of the paints themselves are different — so even familiar color... -
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...
