PREDGE High-speed sinking “TG HORNET” “TG SHOWHASHI” supervised by YouTuber, Haisai Tanteidan

Lure Development Utilizing In-house Technical Capabilities

[PREDGE] is a fishing manufacturer whose parent company is Fuji Seimitsu, as mentioned above. Fuji Seimitsu developed the industry’s first anti-looseness nut, “U-NUT,” and is one of the top-class manufacturers of anti-looseness nuts in Japan. These nuts are used in various fields such as automobiles, motorcycles, bullet trains, machine tools, transportation equipment, playground equipment, bridge piers, highways, railroads, and civil engineering, guaranteeing our safety. The production of such nuts requires reliable technology and quality. PREDGE’s lures are the result of this commitment to quality and technology.

Fuji Seimitsu manufacturer information
https://www.fun.co.jp/

We first spoke with Hisataka Hara, who is in charge of PREDGE’s lure development, about PREDGE.
He said, “PREDGE will be launched in September 2021. At the time of its launch, we sold the TG HORNET and BOWMAN jigs, which are introduced here. Since then, we have developed a variety of jigs, which we are currently selling.”
The lineup ranges from jigs for targeting bluefish to super light jigging. The company aims to create lures that are one and only.
The company is based in Osaka, and the lure was first developed for use in Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, for targeting bluefish, and in Tango, in the Sea of Japan. We have been developing the lure through repeated tests, putting all of the technical capabilities and knowledge we had accumulated at Fuji Seimitsu up to that point.
The name PREDGE, by the way, is a coined word meaning “to pledge to be a precision weapon. The name PREDGE was coined to mean “to be a precision weapon,” and is said to express the desire for the product to “become an angler’s precision weapon.

To be a precision weapon for anglers, we have developed a one-of-a-kind jig while utilizing the technology of a precision parts manufacturer!　They repeated tests in various locations, from familiar fields to expedition sites, to bring it close to perfection.

Fastest sinking [TG HORNET]. Also popular for blade jigging!

PREDGE lures are being commercialized using lead and tungsten as materials, but this time we would like to focus on tungsten jigs.
PREDGE is especially focusing on metal jigs and tie rubbers made of tungsten. Tungsten has a specific gravity about 1.6 times greater than that of lead, so it has the advantages of a faster fall and a smaller silhouette. The TG HORNET introduced here is also a model using tungsten. However, since tungsten jigs are available from other companies, TG HORNET was designed with an extreme tail-heavy shape with an emphasis on fall speed in order to create a unique PREDGE feature.

The design was based on PREDGE’s idea of creating a unique lure. The shape of the lure was inspired by a fast-sinking copper-added harpoon. This allows the lure to fall at high speed without producing any spatter. The lure can be used with fast tides and double tides, and it can reach the target near the bottom without fail. However, just sinking fast is not enough to attract fish-eaters. Therefore, we designed the lure with a rounded design on one side and an asymmetrical design on the other side, with a slim front to reduce drag. When just reeling, the lure appeals with a restrained wobble roll, and when one pitch is used, the lure lifts its tail with each jerk to produce a rolling action.

“Since the lure features a high-speed fall, it is best to use it in such a way that the fall makes the fish see it and chase it, and the retrieve and action turn on the fish’s prey. It is also popular when used with a blade hook to target Spanish mackerel and sea bream.
In blade jigging, a restrained action is more effective than a flashy action when just reeling in, and the TG HORNET’s restrained wobble roll when just reeling in is an excellent match. Furthermore, the TG HORNET sinks quickly, so it will show its power when targeting Spanish mackerel when the tide is fast or when fishing in strong winds.

A total of six colors are available. From top left: Maiwashi, Akakin, Green Gold, Silver Zebra Glow, Keimurasilver, and Silver Glow Head.

The TG HORNET is now available in NEW sizes!

In addition, a model will be added to the TG HORNET in 2025.
‘Additional heavier models weighing 120g and 150g will be released. They are ideal for bluefish feeding on small baits and for jigging for tachi fish in microbait patterns.”
TG HORNET will be able to handle a wider range of fish, including bluefish, in microbait patterns and super light jigging for red sea bream, chicken grunt and root fish, with the NEW sizes. In addition, in recent years, there have been many situations in Tokyo Bay where largehead hairtail jigging only responds to jigs with small silhouettes due to small baits. The new size will be useful for fishing shallow areas with existing weights, as well as for fishing deeper areas with the new size.

Lineup

40g/52mm selling price ¥2,090
60g/60mm selling price ¥2,420
80g/66mm selling price ¥2,860
100g/71mm selling price ¥3,190
120g/71.8mm selling price ¥4,070
150g/77.4mm selling price ¥4,730
*Price includes tax

Product information
https://predge-fishing.com/product/130

Supervised by Haisai Tanteidan [TG SHOWHASHI

PREDGE recommends TG SHOWHASHI for super light jigging and light jigging. This is another tungsten jig released in 2024, and is a model with a design that resembles a small fish more than the TG HORNET.
This jig is a model created under the supervision of the popular YouTuber “Haisai Tanteidan,” with whom we started talking about doing something together. The design is center-balanced but asymmetrical, with boldly cut sides and edges to create a vehicle-like silhouette.

In terms of movement, TG SHOWHASHI was designed to be a jig that moves well, in contrast to TG HORNET’s performance of a fast fall, in order to differentiate it from TG HORNET. It has a large slide width when jerked, and its slender silhouette and asymmetrical center balance produce a horizontal fall in a fast phase. When jerked in one pitch or jerking, it appeals with a short dart action like a fleeing bait fish. When stopped, it turns horizontally to create a pause for predation. Among tungsten jigs, this model is said to have the performance to create long predatory pauses. The cut design of the rear part of the jig produces a large wobbling action when it is simply reeled in.
The model is capable of producing a long feeding pause, so a long stay after the lure is reeled in is effective. It is also good to mix a fast pitch with a large wobbling action and a long fall. The high pitch creates the movement of a fleeing bait, followed by a long stay and fall to produce a weakened, tired bait. When you move the lure further, the bait will move to escape again and often prey on the bait at that time.
While the lure has features such as a long stay in the air and a horizontal fall, its slim body and ability to move easily in response to rod action make it easy to use for beginners, women, and children, The slim body and straightforward action against rod action make it easy to use for beginners, women, and children, while experienced anglers can use it to produce the desired lures, such as combination jerks.

The slim, asymmetrical shape makes it easy to jerk with light force and easy to produce a dart action. The slow fall of the lure, which quivers slightly, creates a pause for predation. It is suitable for a wide range of fish, from bluefish to root fish.

The color lineup includes a total of seven colors. From left to right: Akakin, Green Gold, Maiwashi, Silver Glow Zebra, Keimurasilver, Silver Glow Head, and Sabatobi.

ラインナップ

40g/74mm Selling price ¥2,200
60g/84mm Selling price ¥2,530
80g/94mm Selling price ¥2,970
100g/100mm Selling price ¥3,410
*Price includes tax

Product information
https://predge-fishing.com/product/375

There are many situations where a tungsten jig makes a bigger difference in fishing results than a lead jig. It is easy to imagine that the two tungsten jigs introduced here will also be powerful weapons.

Product information: PREDGE
https://predge-fishing.com/

Manufacturer information:
https://www.fun.co.jp/

Reporting cooperation: PREDGE
Summary: Angler’s Time Editorial Department