Thanx for the report Rob.
The pics of the fish (especially the cutlassfish and pink squid) do not look fresh at all. Very different than the fish markets here in Japan. When I was in China, I saw the same thing in the markets. Even the live fish look like they have seen better days.

Most of our bass reservoirs are very, very clean, along with most of our big natural lake, Biwako. The south end of Biwako in in the 'city' complete with high rise bldgs, and the pollution to match.

The cleanest (visibility) water I have seen is in Japan. I attached a few photos of some very transparent water.

I am glad you got to experience some different parts of the world.
Next time stop by and see me!


http://www.calfishing.com/dc/user_files/6901-6_clear_water.jpg


http://www.calfishing.com/dc/user_files/6902-DSC01112.JPG

"Known as the person who introduced swimbait fishing to Japan"

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