JDM Spoons Shop
The JDM Spoons Shop makes a variety of Japanese spoons available to American anglers. Spoons are not that popular in the US, with only a few brands and only a few shapes available. In contrast, spoons are quite popular in Japan, primarily for fishing in Areas, the private pay-to-fish lakes. Their success in Areas has prompted manufacturers to introduce spoons for native fish in mountain streams. Interestingly, most of the spoons intended for fishing in streams still come with single hooks.
Many of the photos do not show hooks. However, all the spoons on this page have single hooks attached. The hooks are barbless unless otherwise specified.
Some photos show the front and the back of the spoon. There is ONE spoon per package.
.6 Gram
Daiwa Micro Lumion
The Daiwa Micro Lumion spoons are 5/16" wide and just 3/4" long. Daiwa describes the action as a wide roll.
The spoons come with a Daiwa size 8 SaqSas barbless hook, which is extremely sharp.
Blue Silver .6g
$6.50
Dark Forest .6g
$6.50
Mocha Magma .6g
$6.50
Orange Mango .6g
$6.50
Salmon Basil .6g
$6.50
Yellow Dagger .6g
$6.50
Forest Chaser
Forest Chaser .6g spoons are about 5/16" x 13/16".
Action is more rolling than wobbling.
SOME PHOTOS SHOW THE FRONT AND BACK OF THE SPOON. THERE IS ONE SPOON PER PACKAGE.
Photos do not show the hooks. The spoons come with a single barbless hook.
Forest Chaser
#1 (silver)
.6g - $6.50
Forest Chaser
#9
.6g - $6.50
Forest Chaser
#11
.6g - $6.50
1 Gram
Daiwa Micro Lumion
The Daiwa Micro Lumion spoons are 5/16" wide and just 3/4" long. The 1g spoons are stamped from thicker metal than the .6g spoons. Daiwa describes the action as a wide roll.
The spoons come with a Daiwa size 8 SaqSas barbless hook, which is extremely sharp.
Gold Dust 1g
$6.50
Mocha Magma 1g
$6.50
Orange Mango 1g
$6.50
1.2 Grams
Daiwa Presso Eve
The Daiwa Presso Eve spoons are about 3/8" wide and 15/16" long. THE SPOONS COME WITH A SINGLE SIZE 8 BARBLESS HOOK even though the photos don't show hooks (and they are SHARP!) The action is rolling more than wobbling.
Please note: The buttons are for 1.2g spoons even though the photos are of 1.0g spoons.
Blue-Silver
1.2g - $6.50
Darjeeling
1.2g - $6.50
Gold Dust
1.2g - $6.50
Mocha Magma
1.2g - $6.50
Salmon Basil
1.2g - $6.50
Yellow Dagger
1.2g - $6.50
Forest Chaser
Forest Chaser 1.2g spoons are about 3/8" x 15/16".
Action is more rolling than wobbling.
Photo does not show the hook. The spoons come with a single barbless hook.
No.1 (silver)
1.2g - $6.50
No.9
1.2g - $6.50
No.11
1.2g - $6.50
Forest Factor
The Factor spoons were designed to be fished at an intermediate speed. They have more wobble than the Forest Chaser or Daiwa Eve.
Just over 5/16" x 15/16".
Some photos show the front and back of the spoon. There is one spoon per package.
Photos do not show hooks. The spoons come with a single barbless hook.
No.10
1.2g - $6.50
No.15
1.2g - $6.50
1.5 Grams
Forest Marshal Tournament
The Forest Marshal Tournament spoons were recommended to me by an angler who had used them very successfully in Japan. They are about 5/16" wide and 15/16" long.
Photo does not show the hook. The spoons come with a single barbless hook.
#1 is gold with a red tail. #6 is chartreuse with a black back. #9 is a pinkish orange with a brownish yellow back. #11 is a yellowish brown on both sides.
Tournament
No.1
1.5g - $6.50
Tournament
No.6
1.5g - $6.50
Tournament
No.9
1.5g - $6.50
Tournament
No.11
1.5g - $6.50
1.6 Grams
Forest PAL Spoons
Forest PAL spoons were designed to be fished slowly. They will do best in lakes or streams with modest current.
The Forest PAL series has 25 colors - more than I could keep in stock. The spoons in stock are all 1.6 grams and measure 3/8" x 1".
Photos of some spoons show the front and the back of the spoon. There is ONE spoon per package.
Photos do not show hooks. The spoons come with a single barbless hook.
No. 1
1.6g - $6.50
No. 14
1.6g - $6.50
No. 17
1.6g - $6.50
No. 23
1.6g - 6.50
1.8 Grams
Forest Factor Spoons
The Factor spoons were designed to be fished at an intermediate speed. Just over 3/8" x 1".
Some photos show the front and back of the spoon. There is one spoon per package.
Photos do not show hooks. The spoons come with a single barbless hook.
No.13
1.8g - $6.50
No.15
1.8g - $6.50
2 Grams
Shimano Slim Swimmer CE
The "CE" stands for Compact Edition. The Slim Swimmer CE has the same width and length as the 1.5g Slim Swimmer, but it is stamped from thicker metal and weighs 2g. With more weight but the same surface area, the Slim Swimmer CE will cast further and swim deeper than the 1.5g Slim Swimmer. When fishing in a small stream, where distance casting is not critical, you may find that you are able to cast it more accurately than the lighter spoon. Additionally, if you fish with a baitcaster, the 2g Slim Swimmer CE will be noticeably easier to cast than the 1.5g Slim Swimmer.
Please note: some photos also show the back of the spoon. There is only one spoon per package.
The spoons come with a single barbless hook.
5/16" X 1 1/8"
Gold
2g - $9.00
Silver
2g - $9.00
Smith Pure Spoons
Pure, as is the pure form for a spoon, not pure metal (the gold and silver spoons are not pure gold or silver). Traditional shape that has stood the test of time. Equally at home in a lake or a mountain stream. Fish it slowly for best results.
Copper is good for bright days when a gold or silver spoon is a bit too flashy.
Single microbarb hook. 1 1/16" X 7/16"
2.5 Grams
Shimano Slim Swimmer Spoons
The Shimano Slim Swimmer has a gentle roll rather than a wide wobble, reducing the tendency to rise in the water column. The gentle roll also makes it easier for a fish to catch it, thus making it easier for you to hook the fish.
1 1/4" x 3/8"
Silver
2.5g - $7.50
Shimano Slim Swimmer
Gold
2.5g - $7.50
Shimano Slim Swimmer
Red Gold
2.5g - 1 1/4" x 3/8"- $7.50
2.7 Grams
Smith Pure Spoons
Pure, as in the pure form for a spoon (not pure copper or pure gold or pure silver. It has a traditional shape that has stood the test of time. Equally at home in a lake or a mountain stream. Fish it slowly for best results.
The Smith Pure is the only copper colored spoon I have found. Good for bright days when a gold or silver spoon is a bit to flashy.
Single microbarb hook. 1 1/4" X 7/16"
Copper
2.7g - $8.50
Gold
2.7g - $8.50
Silver
2.7g - $8.50
Shipping
Domestic shipping is by USPS First Class Mail (unless ordered along with a rod). The $4 charge will be added to your order automatically.
Please note: All packages are shipped via USPS. If you have a PO Box, please list ONLY the PO Box in your address, not the PO Box and your street address.
International shipping is by USPS First Class Mail International (unless the entire order is over $400 or the order requires a box longer than 24". The shipping charge depends on the destination and the weight, length and value of the package.
Import Duties and Taxes
International purchases may be subject to import duties and taxes. I cannot keep track of all import regulations in all countries written in all languages. Understanding and paying import duties and taxes is the responsibility of the buyer.
Russia
Finesse-Fishing.com no longer ships to Russia.
UK
Finesse-Fishing.com no longer ships to the UK. The new VAT regulations are too onerous for a one-man shop that rarely ships anything to the UK anyway. I apologize.
New Zealand
The US Postal Service has suspended all shipments to New Zealand.
Warning:
The hooks are sharp.
The coffee's hot.
The fish are slippery when wet.