GREATEST Fishing Lures On Earth!? The SECRET Behind Japan's LEGENDARY Lure Factory!!

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  • čas přidán 9. 08. 2023
  • When it comes to fishing tackle there is few brands known as well as Duo Realis! For years they have provided the industry with high quality products and have pushed the limits of fishing manufacturing. In today's video we had the amazing opportunity to tour Duo Realis's state of the art facility to show you the entire process that goes into making industry leading baits!! A huge thank you to Duo Realis for showing us their extraordinary facility!
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Komentáře • 232

  • @SolidMango-gh3jk
    @SolidMango-gh3jk Před 11 měsíci +64

    And this pride and precision is why I will pay for Duo. That’s something all American companies has lost! Also thanks Duo for the Transparency and letting us along for the ride !

    • @jddarby007
      @jddarby007 Před 11 měsíci +8

      True, that's why my trucks are Japanese (Toyota).

    • @thesonorandesertangler
      @thesonorandesertangler Před 11 měsíci +3

      @@jddarby007 I have a 95 Toyota that was my daily driver until this year. My wife bought me a Rav4 Hybrid Limited, because she knew I was never going to replace it. I now only use it for camping and fishing trips.

    • @jack03111969
      @jack03111969 Před 11 měsíci +6

      That’s a fact the sad thing about it even the Chinese products over the last 30 plus years have gotten better then the crap we produce here in America half the price and last two times longer

    • @jdubya3498
      @jdubya3498 Před 11 měsíci +2

      That's what a lot of of the guys I fish with or around don't get get and where the "you seriously pay $_____ for _____baits"

    • @rainbosprinkles6548
      @rainbosprinkles6548 Před 10 měsíci

      ​@@jack03111969that's not true. There's still great USA fishing companies. Most from China is still junk. It's better than it used to be but it's nowhere near twice as good.
      Name me a single Chinese company making 2 x better rod blanks than Loomis at NFC.

  • @gennarodelgaiso39
    @gennarodelgaiso39 Před 11 měsíci +15

    Now every fishing fanatic knows what's behind a Duo lure: engineering, hard work, precision, extreme care and first of all passion. Thanks for sharing this wonderful world with us!

  • @naturecutsinc1108
    @naturecutsinc1108 Před 11 měsíci +25

    Amazing. $14 lures seem like a bargain after watching this. Great video

  • @desertbassin
    @desertbassin Před 11 měsíci +22

    I wish each viewer could see this factory in person! It was nothing short of mind blowing! True artisans in every step of the way 🙌🏼

  • @Veritas84Aequitas
    @Veritas84Aequitas Před 11 měsíci +7

    The perspicacity, drive, innovation and pride that the Japanese value in all their crafts is simply impossible to overlook. I'm a big proponent to support it fully through the fishing gear I use, the truck I drive, guitars I play, the knives I use and so much more. The quality speaks volumes and it's easy to feel that everything they do can be deemed worthy as artisanal, even if it's something that has fruitioned to become mass production. Such a beautiful, brilliant, hard working culture. 兄弟姉妹に感謝します 🙏

  • @rogercastle2434
    @rogercastle2434 Před 11 měsíci +9

    I really love their baits. I catch a lot of fish on them. Well made, durable, and they just work! Thanks, Ben, for the tour. This is a treat.

  • @alcav54
    @alcav54 Před 11 měsíci +9

    Years ago I took a course on Japanese quality management and it is just mind-boggling how intricate and how much care they put into the manufacturing process of anything so it doesn’t surprise me that all these baits are made the same way. A lot of the American lure manufacturers did learn a thing or two from watching this video on how to improve their processes, improve their lures

    • @thehookuptackle_usa
      @thehookuptackle_usa  Před 11 měsíci +1

      It’s impressive to the see the pride in every step. And I hope you’re right that this will inspire some more brands! 👊🍻

    • @VolcanoTimeLapse
      @VolcanoTimeLapse Před 11 měsíci +3

      The Japanese people are hard-working, honorable folk. Their cities are clean and bright. The food is delicious. The culture is interesting. America loves Japan.

  • @bayouburner281
    @bayouburner281 Před 11 měsíci +5

    Their gluing/bonding process for the halve baits is insane-Duo/Yo-Zuri makes some bulletproof and fish catching stuff🤙🏻

  • @michaelbyrne8860
    @michaelbyrne8860 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I was stationed in Japan, in the 70's and I can tell you the Japanese attention to detail is amazing! It showed in their food presentation, and just about everything in their society! So even though this video about Duo fishing lures is news to me! I'm not surprised by their dedication to the process of making fishing lures! An American invention! Duo has become the Japanese Heddon of Lure making! My Grandfather owned the Kick A Poo Lodge just outside the city of Dowagic Michigan on Indian Lake, where James Heddon had his Factory making Heddin Lures by hand! Which my Uncle as a teenager would dumpster dive for factory rejects! I think James Heddon would take his hat off to the Duo lure making process and say "Domo Arigato" for keeping a great tradition alive! Sinn Fein Byrne

  • @veitkoss2603
    @veitkoss2603 Před 5 měsíci

    My highest respect and admiration to all the meticulous and ambitious employees of Duo International. I was never expecting this much craftsmanship behind the lures of Duo. They are such an awesome sources of pleasure for anglers - thank you.

  • @jeffpickett9730
    @jeffpickett9730 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Wow Ben, this was very eye opening. I never would have dreamed that all those people are dedicated to each and every lure. So impressive. I will continue to fill my boxes with Duo Realis gear whenever possible. Thank you for the tour!!

    • @thehookuptackle_usa
      @thehookuptackle_usa  Před 11 měsíci

      It’s a very dedicated team - pride in what they do 👍💪🍻

  • @jvfishingfever
    @jvfishingfever Před 11 měsíci +3

    Ben, just incredible how much work and detail that goes into each and every bait! Thank you for bringing us along on your tour of the factory! Love your videos covering new products and how you guys go about using different lures and set ups you use!

  • @descantinginsalubrious
    @descantinginsalubrious Před 11 měsíci +1

    I've seen short little videos of DUO products displaying how much hand craft goes into them. This video is mind blowing! I"m in the MATRIX.

  • @herbsteiner1013
    @herbsteiner1013 Před 11 měsíci +5

    Amazing video! I thought the level of automation in the manufacturing of these baits was higher than what was displayed in the video. These baits are truly hand assembled and I can see why a premium is placed on these baits and hence their higher prices to American (and probably world wide) consumers. I enjoy fishing Duo baits and my appreciation for them has increased exponentially. Thanks to Ben (and CJ?) for the excellent and very informative vid! 👍👍👍

    • @thehookuptackle_usa
      @thehookuptackle_usa  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Thank you for watching! The fact that even on this scale of production “hand crafted” is still a vital role is really special to see 👍🍻

  • @JonJonsOutdoors
    @JonJonsOutdoors Před 11 měsíci +2

    Probably my favorite video of all time Ben! One of the many reasons I will never buy a Berkley or Rapala product again! As a maker the time and work that goes into coming up w baits and being innovative is intense. Appreciate your work on this!!

  • @mengkhang1037
    @mengkhang1037 Před 10 měsíci

    Duo and yozuri have always been in my tackle forever. Love the design and the art. Owning any of them you can't but admire everything about it.

  • @josemanuelfernandezsanjorg7042

    Awesome job on showing all the process step by step!! Thanks Duo for all the transparency!!

  • @alcav54
    @alcav54 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Chopsticks on the assembly line is just amazing

  • @frankhunt5018
    @frankhunt5018 Před 11 měsíci

    Domo domo to Duo, Geoff and Ben. These trip to Japan just keep getting better and better. I can't wait to go there again.

  • @unfi6798
    @unfi6798 Před 11 měsíci +2

    This is the best episode of Hook Up.! Thank you for taking us with you with this remarkable journey in lures making. Cheers from Australia.

  • @benjaminyang5872
    @benjaminyang5872 Před 11 měsíci

    Man it's been a looong time coming in the US for Duo. Getting the respect they deserve! My favorite lure brand.

  • @thetravelingmongo
    @thetravelingmongo Před 11 měsíci +2

    Big respect for calling them artisans 🔥

    • @thehookuptackle_usa
      @thehookuptackle_usa  Před 11 měsíci

      The amount of training and pride each step takes - no other word for it 👊

  • @robertcooley6977
    @robertcooley6977 Před 11 měsíci +1

    GREAT fking video! Their products are worth every dime we pay for them. Had no idea how many hands worked on those baits. Appreciate the tour, Ben.

  • @VolcanoTimeLapse
    @VolcanoTimeLapse Před 11 měsíci +3

    Great work! Love this...

  • @Silnthuntr1
    @Silnthuntr1 Před 11 měsíci

    Awesome video!! Thanks for giving us a peek into the world of quality fishing lure production.

  • @JimmyGFishing
    @JimmyGFishing Před 10 měsíci

    Awesome tour, incredible products. Thank you!

  • @cjjones9348
    @cjjones9348 Před 3 měsíci

    Amazing, definitely sticking to Duo, manns and lucks crafts!

  • @markhogquist2000
    @markhogquist2000 Před 11 měsíci

    That was awesome! Totally made my day. Thank you so much 👍

  • @af4od02
    @af4od02 Před 11 měsíci

    Thank you for this factory tour. The workmanship of these artisans is outstanding.

  • @gregoryn9378
    @gregoryn9378 Před 11 měsíci

    thankyou for the tour of craftmanship that prior to this docu I have become obsessed with creating vicotrys from coast to coast and around the world keep setting the hook.

  • @MetatronsCube23
    @MetatronsCube23 Před 11 měsíci

    Duo Realis currently dominates my tackle box, absolutely love the soft and hard baits. Cool seeing where it all gets made!

  • @MitchItch
    @MitchItch Před 11 měsíci

    Badass, thanks for sharing this Ben! And thanks Duo!

  • @Plee92
    @Plee92 Před 11 měsíci

    Duo is awesome. Great thing u r showcasing their stuff.

  • @luremeIn
    @luremeIn Před 11 měsíci

    Started and always been a believer of its quality and craftsmanship, its something special

  • @WestCoastChris138
    @WestCoastChris138 Před 11 měsíci

    SO. FREAKIN. COOL!! Shoutout to Ben an the boys for bringing us this type of content, couldn’t get it anywhere else!!

  • @customverno
    @customverno Před 11 měsíci

    Freaking lights out.....awesome....thanks for taking us along!!!!

  • @bhmsupra
    @bhmsupra Před 11 měsíci

    Much respect here. Very nice tour and excellent product. Thanks !!!

  • @herbtudor5592
    @herbtudor5592 Před 11 měsíci

    Really a GREAT VIDEO ! Very impressed!🎣

  • @davidbrowningjr.4209
    @davidbrowningjr.4209 Před 11 měsíci

    This is so awesome to see the process behind the baits cool vid and awesome experience

  • @georgeadcock2347
    @georgeadcock2347 Před 11 měsíci

    Ben thanks so much for this. I had a lure manufacturing business with 38 people employed . This is outstanding.....

  • @dong8307
    @dong8307 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Great video. Fascinating how much work goes into a quality bait.

  • @randallmiller572
    @randallmiller572 Před 11 měsíci

    Awesome video!! Really appreciate the craftsmanship and dedication!!

  • @dgroves85
    @dgroves85 Před 10 měsíci

    This is awesome!

  • @theglue2849
    @theglue2849 Před 10 měsíci

    Pretty sure that's awesome! Nice little docu

  • @tryhard5515
    @tryhard5515 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Ive been waiting for this video in forever

  • @bmack5146
    @bmack5146 Před 11 měsíci

    Wow. That gives you an appreciation for why their lures work so well.

  • @See-Ireland
    @See-Ireland Před 10 měsíci

    It is truly special this days! There is one more brand in the world that makes lures with passion.. it's Salmo from Poland 💪🏼

  • @JD.California_monkey_mackerel

    I love this video on how lures are made I love fishing I love to fish and I love lures seeing this video really makes me appreciate the people that make fishing lures what a beautiful videos I'm from California and I'm new to your CZcams channel 🎣 fishing is beautiful and special to me

  • @NOVIAUGI
    @NOVIAUGI Před 11 měsíci

    Amazing Content - Thanks

  • @bizon82rp
    @bizon82rp Před 5 měsíci

    I have found one Realis lure in the canal of Malmo in Sweden, that is why i am here. Great video! Soon We could see a shortage in supplies in Europe bacause of war in Red Sea.

  • @timisoutdoors
    @timisoutdoors Před 10 měsíci

    I truly enjoyed this episode. Impressive throughout! I have a few baits, but definitely will be buying more from DUO!

  • @fisherman_leon
    @fisherman_leon Před 10 měsíci

    Absolutely one of my favourite lure maker😊

  • @ipnoteca
    @ipnoteca Před 10 měsíci

    i feel so lucky living in japan and have access to most of the cool stuff. amazing video and amazing company!

  • @JonJonsOutdoors
    @JonJonsOutdoors Před 11 měsíci

    The paint room and metal stencils make me Jelly! Wow!!

  • @kenmccarthyfishing
    @kenmccarthyfishing Před 11 měsíci

    Ben that was absolutely amazing,top notch QUALITY,that definitely out there ❤ in every bait 👏👏👏🤙

  • @Smallmouthnation
    @Smallmouthnation Před 11 měsíci

    Worth every penny I spent on this brand. Ty Ben and Jeff for the awesome video

  • @thesonorandesertangler
    @thesonorandesertangler Před 11 měsíci

    This is the content I subscribed for. I love the Duo Realis Shinmushi Cicada Bug this time of year on my BFS combo.

  • @alotl1kevegas860
    @alotl1kevegas860 Před 11 měsíci

    Wow, absolutely amazing.

  • @AnxiousBaits
    @AnxiousBaits Před 8 měsíci

    Love to factory tour their facility. They make awesome stuff.

  • @devinmathewson9564
    @devinmathewson9564 Před 11 měsíci

    That’s insane! Thanks for the video.

  • @waynegrub1374
    @waynegrub1374 Před 11 měsíci

    Now I understand pricing of these types of baits, great great job Ben!! As customers we needed to see this !!

  • @Alwayswatching8111
    @Alwayswatching8111 Před 11 měsíci

    Awesome video!

  • @jeffelliott2917
    @jeffelliott2917 Před 11 měsíci

    Awesome Video Boys!!! Really Cool!!! Wish I could get on that boujee level and just go nuts in your store. Ballin on a budget right now.

  • @gregstott8109
    @gregstott8109 Před 11 měsíci

    Very cool. That looks awesome. I wish I worked there. That would be a dream.

  • @hen_17
    @hen_17 Před 11 měsíci

    Never heard of Duo Realis and Jackal until I bought a few of their jerkbaits back in 2019 when I started to invest in higher end gear/lures.
    Finally getting to see this amazing tour of Duo Realis’s factory/craftsmanship is just incredible and amazing. Next question is are y’alls doing a Megabass tour next? Lol

  • @juli82E
    @juli82E Před 11 měsíci

    This was Awesome!! I'd soooo love to work there!

  • @JustFishingTV
    @JustFishingTV Před 11 měsíci

    Definitely one of my favorite brands!

  • @Pierrepadda
    @Pierrepadda Před 11 měsíci

    Looooovvee it ,amazing

  • @bassmaster5589
    @bassmaster5589 Před 11 měsíci

    Very new to the JDM scene, but have watched a lot of your videos in the last few days. Excited to get some things ordered and try it out!

  • @fredchurch5395
    @fredchurch5395 Před 11 měsíci

    “ABSOLUTELY SICK”!!!

  • @cameroncardoza5626
    @cameroncardoza5626 Před 10 měsíci

    Fascinating video! Wasn't really familiar with your channel prior!
    Watched until the end!
    Bet it was a blast to be invited! An Honor! Well done 👍

  • @MrJimmyLube
    @MrJimmyLube Před 11 měsíci

    Very cool Ben, very cool

  • @BassUnion
    @BassUnion Před 11 měsíci

    That was sick

  • @nenadnedovic9246
    @nenadnedovic9246 Před 10 měsíci

    With Duo you can see the quality.

  • @scinko5162
    @scinko5162 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Made me want a duo realis bait

  • @Bluejspey
    @Bluejspey Před 11 měsíci

    This is a great video thank you. We've always known JDM lures are worth the cost, but now we know why we pay what we do and why they work so well.

  • @thetravelingmongo
    @thetravelingmongo Před 11 měsíci +4

    US bait companies could never🥶

    • @herbsteiner1013
      @herbsteiner1013 Před 11 měsíci

      I agree. Speed of delivery and lowest production costs are far more important than precision and durability, for the most part. Witness Toyota and Honda vehicles compared to US auto manufacturing. Which I find to be a very sad situation... few if any US vehicles reach 300K miles. We could do better, but somewhere along the line, choose not to.

  • @Basstronauts318
    @Basstronauts318 Před 11 měsíci

    Duo makes the best JDM hardbaits, hands down!

  • @gray1738
    @gray1738 Před 11 měsíci

    I wasn't ever expecting to hear a Faded Paper Figures song in a fishing video but its a nice surprise.

  • @meeoong...2820
    @meeoong...2820 Před 10 měsíci

    thats very very veryyy serious factory fishing lure

  • @kelvinyu339
    @kelvinyu339 Před 10 měsíci

    Duo Realis Rozzante 77 sp is the best small jerkbait I ever used and I've bought everyone around.

  • @evertrules24
    @evertrules24 Před 10 měsíci

    I’ve been using the pencil 100 in saltwater. Last time I went out I caught a huge redfish. Broke one of the hooks but I still landed the fish. I upgraded to single inline hooks. Fish love this lure

  • @ReelAZMatt
    @ReelAZMatt Před 11 měsíci

    Well that was impressive!

  • @cincinnatiking8008
    @cincinnatiking8008 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Now I understand why I'm paying a bit more for a JDM bait, especially from this company

  • @playingwithmytrains5440
    @playingwithmytrains5440 Před 10 měsíci

    How do the painters keep from spraying paint on the lips and hook eyes?

  • @gewglesux
    @gewglesux Před 11 měsíci +1

    This is why we buy these baits! You get what you pay for!

  • @mistertwister1816
    @mistertwister1816 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Love the chop sticks for lures.

  • @glenndaugherity6187
    @glenndaugherity6187 Před 11 měsíci

    Awesome video Ben !! Where can I get my hands on that sun hoody ?? 👍👍

    • @thehookuptackle_usa
      @thehookuptackle_usa  Před 11 měsíci

      We have them instock. We’ll restock bigger sizes this month 👍

  • @arnemueller2112
    @arnemueller2112 Před 11 měsíci +2

    That was so fucking interesting! Thanks for bringing these insights to us. Ah, and buy the way, this explains clearly, why these baits are a bit pricier than others (but totally worth it).

    • @thehookuptackle_usa
      @thehookuptackle_usa  Před 11 měsíci

      Thank you for watching! I’m glad it was an interesting watch! 👊🍻

  • @JoseMartinez-dq4km
    @JoseMartinez-dq4km Před 11 měsíci

    That was sweet

  • @jones52401
    @jones52401 Před 11 měsíci

    love video

  • @dustybacon91
    @dustybacon91 Před 11 měsíci

    Hopefully some of those Psyduck cranks make an appearance in the shop soon 😂

  • @Patriot-dt3wk
    @Patriot-dt3wk Před 11 měsíci +1

    Impressive. What other brands do they manufacture for other than their own?

    • @thehookuptackle_usa
      @thehookuptackle_usa  Před 11 měsíci +2

      Brands don’t usually want that info advertised- but a good percentage of the best known brands in Japan have baits made here 👍

  • @dante7228
    @dante7228 Před 10 měsíci

    I would have loved to see how they test casting distance in different wind conditions... One of the main criteria to buy a lure for me

  • @YaveWYA
    @YaveWYA Před 11 měsíci

    No wonder my rozantes last forever and catch so much fish. DUO is obviously doing something right!

  • @edwinro77
    @edwinro77 Před 11 měsíci

    Awesome

  • @brianpierson7708
    @brianpierson7708 Před 11 měsíci

    SPRO needs to use that !! I have a little John MD 50 in the pack cracked from the bill to front hook hanger right now 😭😭

  • @DavidNBass
    @DavidNBass Před 11 měsíci

    Such an amazing video! And people are wondering why tackle freaks like us spend the kind of money we do and why we like non American made lures as well 😂

  • @GRACIOUSWARRIOR2021
    @GRACIOUSWARRIOR2021 Před 11 měsíci

    So cool how many do you guys sell of duo specifically?

  • @robertschmitz4025
    @robertschmitz4025 Před 11 měsíci

    Cool !