Early spring last year I received some of the first pre-production samples of the new upcoming Duo Ryuki Spearhead 50S Takumi’s to photograph for the 25th Anniversary Duo International Catalogue. Only recently I’ve finally got my hands on a few production samples, the only difference is that these ones have the names printed on...

After shooting about 50 images of the Duo Realis Popper, one thing that is revealed is the amount of times that the lure is captured upside down. In fact, nearly half the images show the popper this way and the hooks pointing skywards, maybe this is a good explanation why so many fish don’t...

This was a super elaborate setup to create a pop or water explosion effect for a Duo Realis Popper 64 popping through the water surface. Three flashes, two white and two black reflectors plus an assortment of cables and triggers, help freeze the affect. Camera: Nikon Z7 Lens: Nikon PC-E 85mm f2.8 ED with...

25-year anniversary for DUO International this year and it’s great to see some limited-edition stunning colours released. The Laponia in the Ryuki’s series is classically Japanese and reminds me in particular of Koinobori (鯉のぼり), meaning “carp streamer” otherwise known to many as carp-shaped windsocks … these streamers are used as a celebration for Children’s...

Great harvest this week of chillies from our garden, plenty to make a lot of hot sauce. But while they were being prepared I thought these little hot orange chillies just match one of my favourite squid jigs.. the Duo D Squid. Bit of inspiration came from finding this little can of chilli roasted...

25-year anniversary for DUO International this year and it’s great to see some limited-edition stunning colours released. The Laponia in the Ryuki’s series is classically Japanese and reminds me in particular of Koinobori (鯉のぼり), meaning “carp streamer” otherwise known to many as carp-shaped windsocks … these streamers are used as a celebration for Children’s...