Biography of Kazuma Izumi
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- 1955Born in Aizu-wakamatsu, Fukushima pref in Japan.
- 1957Moves to Tokyo, Japan.
- 1969Begins lure fishing and lure making.
- 1974Produces the first original minnow HMKL.
- 1977Visit Texas, USA to train bass fishing for 1 month.
- 1983Joins Jerry McKinnis Charrity Tournament in Arkansas, USA.
- 1985Joins JBTA.
- 1986Wins the SHIMANO Japan Cup.
- 1986Wins the Eastern Japan Open Tournament for the total weight.
- 1986Named angler of the year by JBTA.
- 1987Wins DAIWA Professional Tournament.
- 1987Joins Bass Invitational in USA.
- 1991Returns to Japan after 4 years in USA.
- 1992Named angler of the year by Lake Tsukui Open Tournament.
- 1993Named angler of the year by Lake Tsukui Open Tournament.
- 1993Wins T.D Pair Tournament.
- 1994Wins T.D Pair Tournament.
- 1997Wins JB World Series 1st.
- 1998Ranks 5th overall in JB World Series.
- 2000Ranks 4th overall in JB World Series.
- 2000Wins W.B.S Super 3days.
