Negative Positive Angler episode 5 focuses a little less on fishing but is still entertaining. Things are slowly getting better for Hiro; He is settling into his new life and his hard work is paying off. But as anyone who has ever picked up a fishing rod and enjoyed it knows, money doesn't last long in the hands of anglers. And that money leaves their hands even faster when they're in a fishing store trying to impress a cute waifu. That's exactly the situation Hiro found himself in. While I've recently made fun of the show's art style, I have to take that back when it comes to Kozue. She is so adorable.
Even though Hiro is still in debt, he makes it rain and uses fishing gear to fish. Some people may get mad at this lack of self-control and complain about the lack of character development. But that's not me. I found it refreshing that almost halfway through the movie, Hiro is still struggling with the behaviors that got him into this mess. Problems like that are never resolved in a few weeks.
And even though he irritated Takaaki by spending a sizable portion of his salary on fishing gear, there's always a reason to spend more money on it. In this case, it's a life-changing, soul-stirring, salvation-bringing Exceed 4000-X fishing rod. A solid purchase worth 77,500 ($506). When it comes to fishing reels, buying something in that price range is an investment, but it's not as good as more expensive models. I firmly believe that the Exceed 4000-X is based on the Daiwa Exist. The 4000 version of the Exist costs around $1000, so $500 is an attractive price.
Calling something 'expensive' is subjective. A person's personal and socioeconomic preferences come into play when using the word. To me, a $500 roll of film is a necessary expense. $500 in groceries brought me closer to extremism. Hiro shares this sentiment. After getting dressed because of a careless purchase, he spent the night watching videos on the Exceed 4000-X.
This episode pushes the fishing aside and focuses on heartfelt bonding moments between Hiro and Kozue/Takaaki. While one might say 'awww', Hiro and Takaaki's moment was the catalyst that made Hiro give in and buy the Exceed 4000-X.
Negative positive fisherman Episode 5: Fishing corner
Since it's a slower-paced episode, we only cover a few things related to fishing: fishing lures and reel selection. But those things depend on what you want to fish and where you fish. So let's start with what Hana and Kozue are doing.
How to fish with a Sabiki rig
Sabiki fishing, as Hana eloquently explains, involves using a pre-tied rig, typically with six to 10 small hook lines on a dropper. It is often used to catch bait or small fish around piers, breakwaters and boats. This is a fairly simple fishing method.
But if you want to read about it in more detail, I highly recommend the Marukyu Global Article. You don't need a reeled rod to use one of these rigs. You can tie the Sabiki truss to poles, sticks, or telescopic poles (such as the one Kozue is using).
On the other hand, if you were expecting a thorough explanation of drop-shot fishing, I owe you one. I don't skim through content out of laziness; There's a reason I don't like fly fishing. Lure fishing is quite location specific and I covered that in a previous article.
Where and in what conditions you fish will determine the type of line, weight and bait you use. But there are a few tips I can give you. Always use circle hooks; these are less likely to hook the fish in the gills or throat. This allows you to release fish that you may not want to keep or have to release.
Roll size
Do you know what fish and anglers have in common? They get really excited about random numbers. While numbers in the anime world equate to late-night entertainment, in the fishing world, these numbers refer to the size of a reel of film. One thing this show, like many other fishing anime, tends to fail at is providing an explanation regarding fishing rod sizes. You cannot use the same reel for all fish or bait.
You want to match the reel size to the fish you want to catch. You can fish for panfish, salmon, and small fish near shore with a 2500 size reel. The 4000 reel is for species like redfish, snapper, and medium-sized barracuda. For larger inshore fish like large jacks and tarpon, you need a reel measuring 6,000.
What do those numbers mean?
However, not all rolls have the same structure. And this is definitely confusing for new anglers. One manufacturer's 3500 size roll may actually be larger than another manufacturer's 4000 size roll, as demonstrated in the video below. Overall, I'm quite satisfied with the way the show explains things. I hope that prompted someone to pick up a fishing rod.
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