10+ Years of Explosive Free Rig Success: Former Elite Pro Masa Explains the BARBUTE at Lake Biwa

Since its release in 2014, the BARBUTE has earned the trust of both professional anglers and everyday fishermen across Japan, securing a permanent place in their tackle boxes. According to its creator, former Bassmaster Elite Series pro MASA, the key is fishing it on a free rig. At first glance, it doesn't look like anything special—but why has it consistently caught so many fish for over a decade? And why is the free rig the best way to fish it? In this video, MASA shares the answers at Japan's legendary Lake BIWA. BARBUTE deps https://www.optimumbaits.com/deps/bar... [Cast] ・Masayuki Matsushita @masayuki_matsushita5831 [IG] ・Angelo Alorro @alorroangelo [IG] [Produced] ・Optimum Baits ‪@OptimumBaits‬ https://www.optimumbaits.com @optimum_baits [instagram] [Filmed/Edited] ・Kaz ‪@mirokubigbaitsswimbaitsins5420‬ @miroku_bigbaits_in_cali [instagram]