① Natural color selection with clear water
In areas with high transparency, natural colors such as green and blue are effective. You can release the squid's wariness and appeal with a natural silhouette. Especially suitable for sight fishing during the day.
② Utilize appealing colors in muddy water
In highly turbid environments, appealing colors such as pink and orange increase visibility and attract squid by making them easier to see. You can expect to double your fishing results when combined with turbid tides and slight wave action at night.
③ Advantages of luminous & UV color at night and in deep areas
When fishing at night or in deep range, the phosphorescent material and UV color emit light, giving a strong appeal to low-activity squid. Especially suitable for slow invitations when the tide is low.
④ Color rotation when the tide changes
When the tide changes, such as morning squid and evening squid, it is important to alternately use natural and appealing colors to gauge the squid's reaction. Especially when the tide starts to come in, it's a great fishing opportunity.
⑤ Egi color strategy that adapts to water depth and current
Transparent colors are advantageous in shallow areas, and glow and metallic colors are advantageous in deep areas. The key to increasing your fishing results is to consider the turbidity of the tide and the amount of light and use bait and bait properly. Especially when used in combination with a dropper, it is possible to attack the range.
⑥ Egging method tailored to the target
Adjust the size, color, and sinking speed of the egi for each target, such as bluefin squid, shell squid, sumi squid, Japanese squid, spear squid, and common squid. By assessing the tide and water temperature changes, you can have a higher probability of hitting the fish.
⑦ Highly versatile egg that also supports octopus games
Unique wave design induces octopus reaction bite. A versatile specification that can be adapted to both boat and shore octopus fishing, and can be used for any target. The fluctuating action during the fall is as expected.
⑧Highly functional design compatible with multi-rigs
Can also be used as squid metal, weight rig, body device, and dropper. Settings can be made according to currents and points to maximize fishing results. Good results with slow lifts and falls
⑨ Floating & sinking hybrid design
Balanced design for both floating sutte and lead sutte, suitable for tidal flow and range. By focusing on the horizontal position when staying, it is possible to hold the squid for a long time. Also suitable for natural drift strategy.
⑩ Conquer with the set of 10 types of Egi achieved
By thoroughly adjusting the underwater posture and fall speed, it can handle both high and low activity situations. Achieves stable fishing results in both night fishing and day games. Model supervised by professional anglers
Master egging with squid metal
How to use it, recommended fishing spots, and seasonal targets For egging enthusiasts, "Squid Metal" is an attractive fishing method that is easy to get started and can be expected to yield high fishing results.
Unlike traditional shore fishing, it uses a metal sutte and is useful for deep sea fishing and night fishing.
In this article, we will explain the basics of squid metal, recommended fishing spots, and the squid that can be caught in each season.
What is Ika Metal? Squid metal is a fishing method that uses a special "metal sutte" to target squid from a boat.
It is especially effective when fishing at night, targeting squid that approach lights.
A special rod and reel are important in order to catch delicate bites.
Basic operations of Ikametal
How to choose metal sutte
Color: Glow type is effective for night fishing
Weight: Select from 20g to 60g depending on water flow and fishing spot
Basic movements of fishing
Submerge the sutte and appeal while shaking slightly.
After jerking, do not tighten or loosen the line and wait for the hit.
How to get hit
If you feel a slight discomfort like “mozozo”, adjust the softness.
Recommended squid metal spots
Fukui Prefecture (Wakasa Bay): Abundant mica (kensaki squid) from summer to autumn
Ishikawa Prefecture (Noto Peninsula): Good points for bigfin squid and mica
Hyogo Prefecture (Awaji Island): Ideal for targeting bigfin squid
Kyushu (Nagasaki/Kagoshima): You can also enjoy winter squid
Squid you can target depending on the season
Spring (March to May): Large bluefin squid
Summer (June to August): Mica is at its peak
Autumn (September-November): Fishing for mature squid
Winter (December to February): Aiming for porpoise squid in deep water
The charm of squid metal
Squid metal fishing is easy for beginners to start fishing and can aim for high fishing results.
While it is fun to use with simple operations, it also has a depth that allows you to capture delicate hits, and once you experience it, you will definitely become addicted.
One of the attractions is the fantastic scenery that only night fishing can offer.
Please take this opportunity to experience Ika Metal and find a new way to enjoy Egging.