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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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...