LURE 101
Lure catalog / Squid Jigs / Egi
L.23Squid Jigs / Egi

Squid Jigs / Egi

Lures for cephalopods with a tail crown of hooks and a controlled angled fall.
Shape and identification
Squid Jigs / Egi
A shrimp-like body, belly weight and tail hook crowns rather than conventional trebles.
PRESENTATION
Buoyancy
Usually sinking, with shallow slow-sinking variants
Working layer
Use rated sink time, current and cover; egi size numbers are not grams.
Example size
Size 2.5–3.5
Example weight
Model-specific
Tackle notes
Match rod, braid and leader to egi size and use drag to avoid tearing soft tissue.
01Use & Limits

Use and limits

When & Where

Permitted coastal piers, reef edges and the outside of weed beds.

Limits and common errors

Hook crowns snag bottom; allow a controlled fall for squid to take after each lift.

02Retrieve

Retrieve steps

  1. Read current and terrain and estimate descent from the rated sink time.
  2. Lift to make the jig dart, then control line for a natural fall.
  3. Watch for a stopped, accelerated or moving line and maintain tension after a take.
04Targets

Target examples

Squid / Cuttlefish ↗

Target links are starting points; match the model to fish size, depth and cover.

REFReferences

References and scope