Squid Fishing
Squid: behaviour and habitat
Squid is an active marine predator hunting small fish and crustaceans. It lives in open water and coastal zones. At night it rises toward the surface, attracted by light (pier lanterns, shore lighting). Daytime squid holds deeper, near seaweed and underwater rocks.
Where and when to fish
Eging is done from piers, shores, and in areas with clear water. Season depends on the region: typically autumn and spring are peak periods. Night fishing is more productive than daytime: squid responds to light and gathers around illuminated spots. Sufficient depth is from 3 m.
What triggers them
Egi is the dedicated squid lure. Animation: a series of rod-tip strokes upward ("shakuri"), then a gliding fall — squid strikes on the fall. Egi colour: bright fluorescent at night, natural during the day. Size #2.0–3.5 is a universal range.
Tips
- Illuminated spots at night are the best locations: squid come to the light.
- Watch the line on the fall — the strike feels like a slight tightening.
- Slow-sinking egi for shallow water, fast-sinking for depth.
- At night switch to pink-orange or white fluorescent.
- When you catch a squid, hold it away from you — it will eject ink.
Recommended gear
Dedicated eging rods 2.4–2.8 m, rated for egi sizes #2–#3.5. Reels 2500–3000. Braided line PE 0.6–1.0. Fluorocarbon leader 0.3–0.4 mm. Egi in various colours and sink rates, sizes #2.0–#3.5.
