Hard baits
Egi fishing lure
The squid jig for eging.
Characteristics
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Body
Hard
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Sink
Sinking
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Action
Dart
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Depth
Variable
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Habitats
Saltwater, Brackish
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Methods
Eging
Squid body
Streamlined prawn-shaped hard body designed to sink naturally at a specific angle.
Cloth wrap
Textured fabric covering provides lifelike feel and holds scent.
Crown hooks
Multiple barbless prong circles catch tentacles when squid attack from any angle.
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How to fish an egi
Sharp lifts and a controlled sink so the egi darts then glides. Hit on the drop; keep a finger on the line.
When to fish an egi
Night and low light on grass, rock, and harbour walls whenever squid are hunting — the eging season in your water.
What is an egi lure?
Egi are cloth-wrapped squid jigs with a crown of pins. Size 3.5 is the all-rounder; drop or step up with depth and squid size. They are the only lure built for eging. The Egi is a Hard lure with a Dart action. It is Sinking, fished Variable, for Eging in Saltwater, Brackish.
Egi lure sizes
Common sizes and weights of this fishing lure.
- 2.5 10 g 7 cm
- 3.0 15 g 9 cm
- 3.5 21 g 10.5 cm
- 4.0 25 g 12 cm