Taku Ito

Takumi

Ito

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Hometown

Chiba, Japan,

Birthdate

March 29, 1986

Family

Chie (wife), Takeru (son)

Hobbies

Bass Fishing

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6 questions with Taku Ito

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From why he always smiles and why smallmouth like his boat, to what he'll do in the offseason, with a message to his fans, find out more about likable Taku Ito.

In 2021, Taku Ito ran a Skeeter FXR20 powered by a 250 horsepower Yamaha SHO. This is the rig he used to win the St. Lawrence River Elite in July.

Inside Elite Boats: Taku Ito

See the unique baits and Japanese items that Bassmaster Elite Series pro Taku Ito keeps in his tournament rig.

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Elite Man Caves: Taku Ito

It’s Taku time! Take an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of the Japanese angler’s man cave that's chock full of amazing Japanese baits, tackle and more.

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The first lure Ito chose is a topwater. It’s the Nories Upper Cutter 95 (95mm). The rattling lure has a balanced body design for a continuous slide action across the surface without diving. The unique action creates waves that run just below the surface.

Taku Ito’s Japanese tacklebox

Japanese angler Taku Ito has an edge and he knows it — he is using baits American bass have never seen before.

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Daily Limit: Look back at 2021 Elites

By Mike Suchan

Even though there were glitches, the 2021 Bassmaster Elite Series season went off without a hitch.

Daily Limit: Perkins’ winning script one of dreams

By Mike Suchan

A self-described fanboy of pro bass fishing, Bill Perkins wants to know if he dreamed his big Bassmaster Opens win on Oneida Lake.

Big bass of 2021 Elites

See the Big Bass on the Big Stage of the Bassmaster Elite Series that made many realize Big Dreams in 2021.

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From Japan to America, Ito's championship run

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From bank fisherman in Japan to Bassmaster champion in just two seasons, Taku Ito's rise to stardom happened quickly.

Big bass of St. Lawrence

Take a look at the big and important bass caught last week in Upstate New York.

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Big bass made my big dreams come true on a big stage

By Taku Ito

The Bassmaster Elite Series season is done and Taku Ito's dream — at least one of them — has come true.

Tackle Tip Tuesday: Taku's smallmouth setup

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Taku Ito breaks down his keys to success at the St. Lawrence River Bassmaster Elite.

Photos: Taku's Championship Sunday

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Taku Ito highlights from St. Lawrence

Take a look at Taku Ito's best moments from the Farmers Insurance Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River.

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Yamaha Clip of the Day: Taku's Day 4 flurry

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Taku Ito went on an amazing flurry of catches for Day 4 at the St. Lawrence River. His winning flurry of fish is the Yamaha Clip of the Day.

Fantasy Fishing: Don't count out power fisherman

By Coy Greathouse

If fans thought the fish catching on Champlain was amazing — which it most certainly was — this week's Farmers Insurance Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River should be the grand finale of all...

Land of giants: Stalking summer studs

By David A. Brown

With much of the nation settling into summer patterns, or shortly on the way, the year’s sixth month offers plenty of giant bite opportunities.

<h4>Brandon Palaniuk</h4>Rathdrum, Idaho<br>Qualified via 2020 Bassmaster Elite Series<br>2020 AOY Rank: 9 (639 points)

Fantasy Fishing: Adjustments will be essential

By Richard Lindgren

There will be a good amount of fish offshore and getting positioned in early summer haunts around creek channels, deep timber and other submerged structures.

Big bass of Lake Fork

Big bass, big bags and Century Belts were big storylines at the Guaranteed Rate Bassmaster Elite at Lake Fork.

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While most everything else is bigger in Texas, the big fish on the Sabine weren’t nearly as hefty as in previous events, yet those larger-than-average bass were critical for anglers in the Dovetail Games Bassmaster Elite at Sabine River sponsored by Bassm

Big bass of Sabine

While Sabine River bass aren't known for size, there were certainly some fish that made a big impact on the leaderboard last week in Orange, Texas.

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Ito has three early

By Steve Wright

Taku Ito started the day in a three-way tie for 22nd place after weighing a 9-pound, 2-ounce five-bass limit on Day 1. He’s caught three keepers early today totaling 4-7. The Japanese angler had...

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