DUO started out as a fishing tackle distributor in the year 1995. Then president Hisahiro Matsushita went independent and started his own company. The lure business of the 90’s was severely influenced by the Japanese recession. However, DUO never compromised its principles and did not give up on the initial concept. Making products of the highest quality. Two years after the launch of the company, sales revolving around products created at the hands of Mr. Masahiro Adachi, one of the most acclaimed young designers in the country, commenced. Now in its third decade, DUO is a widely recognised brand. A country largely seen as the pinnacle of lure manufacturing.
DUO stands for form and function aligned in perfect harmony. Functional beauty is a key element in the companies design philosophy. DUO make lures not to simply execute, but to also express passion and inspiration. In an industry whose very premise is imitation, DUO strives to go beyond that, to create lures that resonate. Thus the slogan “Better Than the Real One”. Their method is a combination of classical and avant-garde technology. Hand carving the master mold, then precise duplication through 3D laser scanning and high-precision 3D CADCAM. Furthermore thew the merging of new and traditional DUO have encapsulated the best of both worlds. Finished products mirror the hand-carved original with consistent and unchanged quality. By the year 2016, DUO’s range of products included over 300 models and the number of lures sold reached over 20 million units.
DUO Onimasu Kagura 77F
DUO Onimasu Kagura 77F, a meticulously crafted lure that embodies precision and enduring appeal. Designed under the supervision of angling expert Mr. Toshiaki Sawada, this floating type model is tailored specifically for trout fishing enthusiasts.
DUO Onimasu Kagura 77S
DUO Onimasu Kagura 77S, a meticulously crafted lure that embodies precision and enduring appeal. Designed under the supervision of angling expert Mr. Toshiaki Sawada, this sinking type model is tailored specifically for trout fishing enthusiasts.
DUO Spearhead Ryuki 38S
In the Spearhead Ryuki series the DUO Speahead Ryuki 38S is the smallest. Even though it’s only 38mm long, it still has the classic flat, hefty body. It’s heavier than other hard baits of similar size.
DUO Spearhead Ryuki 45S
A flat, heavy minnow the DUO Spearhead Ryuki 45S. It has a crisp movement and is sensitive. It can also make a series of twitches in a short period of time due to its quick onset. The lure waddles from one side to the other when twitching aggressively with no breaks or stops. It has a slight up and down deviation, almost like a wounded fish. No matter what angle of attack you use, it works effectively on the current.
DUO Spearhead Ryuki 46S
DUO Ryuki 46S, a revolutionary fishing lure that combines enhanced usability with unmatched swimming performance. With its advanced design and attention to detail, this lure has captured the attention of trout anglers since its initial release.
DUO Spearhead Ryuki 50F
DUO Spearhead Ryuki 50F is an imperative hard bait to have a floating hard bait in your lure box. Tackle complex currents in big and small streams. Furthermore target trout near big boulders, counter currents and in the main flow.
DUO Spearhead Ryuki 50S
DUO Spearhead Ryuki 50S has a flat yet heavy body. Which creates a sharp responsive action. Moreover initiation is fast and is capable of staging consecutive twitches within a short distance. Aggressive twitching with no pauses or stops makes the bait waddle from side to side with a slight deviation up and down imitating a wounded fish. On the current it works at different angles it is especially effective in shallow areas.
DUO Spearhead Ryuki 50SP
DUO Spearhead Ryuki 50SP is a minnow perfect for flowing water. The lure’s action is stable thanks to a fixed belly weight and a short diving blade. Even the most powerful current will not be able to overturn this minnow. It’s ideal for tiny rivers and shallow streams.
DUO Spearhead Ryuki 51S
DUO Ryuki 51S, an innovative fishing lure that combines enhanced user-friendliness with unmatched swimming performance.
DUO Spearhead Ryuki 60S
A flexible and successful fishing lure, the DUO Spearhead Ryuki 60S is made for fishermen who want to catch a variety of freshwater and saltwater species. This lure’s sleek, lifelike form imitates the motion and appearance of a small baitfish in nature, making it enticing to predatory fish.
DUO Spearhead Ryuki Spinner 3.5g
Such a design truly stands out while casting the spinner upstream. Furthermore across or downstream, while retrieving, throw it at any angle. The SPEARHEAD RYUKI SPINNER will rotate steadily. Even with extremely slow retrieves, the petal turns quite nicely. The lure is moving against the tide as it turns steadily.
DUO Tetra Works Toto 42F
The DUO Tetra Works Toto has shown itself in fast-moving streams. The rapid tempo doesn’t interfere with the action. The Toto 42F also captures predators in ponds with still water. The most crucial thing is to become proficient in the difficult but effective stop-and-go retrieval technique.
DUO Tetra Works Toto 42S
In swift streams, the DUO Tetra Works Toto has proven itself. The action isn’t hampered by the fast pace. In still water ponds, the Toto 42S also catches predators. The most important thing is to master the challenging, but successful stop-and-go retrieval technique.
DUO Tetra Works Toto 48S
In swift streams, the DUO Tetra Works Toto has proven itself. The action isn’t hampered by the fast pace. In still water ponds, the Toto 48S also catches predators. The most important thing is to master the challenging, but successful stop-and-go retrieval technique.
DUO Tetra Works Toto Fat 35S
Tetra Works Toto Fat 35S is micro lure that punches well above its weight with its clever design and effectiveness. A classic minnow shape has a shallow working depth of 0.3 – 0.6m. This makes it perfect the shallow waters.
DUO Tetra Works Yurameki
Yurameki by DUO Tetra Works is a heavyweight sinking pencil with incredible casting skills. It’s a superb search bait thanks to its 48mm, 6.3g body. Anglers can throw against the wind or over long distances while scanning a large area.