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Fishing for cuttlefish and squid is carried out with various lures such as the jig, like all other techniques, you will need to adapt and use the right equipment to carry out the work in the best possible conditions.
In this article, we'll look at the most suitable equipment from our entire catalogue of eging fishing rod which has grown steadily over the years as a result of its growing popularity.
This very popular form of fishing fishing for cephalopods with a rod and reel this adapted style of fishing is generally practised in winter, around the months of December, January and February. There are numerous spots in France where you can fish for squid and cuttlefish in ideal conditions.
As we said earlier, eging is practised with very specific lures, including the jig this lure is shaped like a crayfish and comes in flashy colours. The lure has been specifically armed to match the fish you are targeting, namely cuttlefish and squid. It is fitted with a basket of hooks located on the tail of the lure that will allow your targets to grab hold with their tentacles.
The tide is also a factor to be taken into account - our articleWhat tide for cuttlefish ? will tell you a lot more about the subject.
To power this type of lure, you will of course need a suitable reel, but above all you will need a rod with the right characteristics to make the most of its performance.
That's what we're going to look at straight away, by examining the different characteristics of a good jigging rod to help you catch fish quickly.
Characteristics of a good jigging rod
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La jigging can be practised from the shore or from a boat, although this is rarer. You can read our article Jigging from a boat? How do you go about it ?, if you're interested.
You'll soon realise that a good eging rod needs to be long enough to cast lures with ease, but also to follow their descent, which generally takes place at different speeds and requires very specific movements. Our article How do you animate a jig when fishing ?, it will give you all the subtleties you need to know to animate your lures correctly.
A long length
Whether you're dry fishing or squid fishing, we recommend a long rod. Indeed the use of eging lure requires an average length of around 2m40.
This feature is extremely important as it will allow you to follow the lure's descent perfectly at any speed and get a good feel for the bites.
The brands were confronted by many anglers who were held back by the length of these rods, so they developed new technologies to create two-piece spinning rods that were just as effective.
You'll benefit from much simpler storage and transport without any loss of quality - we're a long way from the days when a single-section rod was much more effective than a double-section one.
If you are a beginner angler, our article How to start jigging: our advice, this guide will give you all the information you need to start fishing in the best possible conditions.
Very good sensitivity
The 2nd feature we recommend you check before you buy is the tip sensitivity.
Fishing for cuttlefish and squid is not the most physical of activities, in the sense that the strokes are often subtle and require a very sensitive tip to feel each one.
One of the reasons for this is the attack technique used by these fish, which use their tentacles to roll up their prey rather than attacking it violently, which would emit much more vibration into the rod.
That's when the hook basket really comes into its own, allowing you to hook the tentacles of these predators.
Of course you'll need great sensitivity, but you'll also need a certain amount of power to fish this type of species with performance. We recommend that you select a rod with a power of between 10 and 40g which will correspond on average to the weights of the jigs.
Our selection of rods
Now that you know more about the different features to consider when buying eging equipment, we'd like to introduce our selection of rods, which are proving to be excellent choices, whatever your budget and experience.
Legalis Squid BF, an excellent entry-level rod
Daiwa offers an excellent range of products to help you discover eging fishing in the best possible conditions and at the lowest possible cost, thanks to excellent value for money.
Totally designed for cephalopod fishing, with this new range, you'll have 5 models to suit every situation you may face. The action of these models has been designed to facilitate striking by minimising the risk of stalling on touch.
You'll also benefit from details that only a major brand such as Daiwa is capable of doing for this price, such as the anti-fishing head ring that ensures your braid wraps perfectly when retrieving.
The blank has been reinforced with carbon all along its length for extra strength. Used in combination with an exceler 2500 reel, the balance will be totally mastered and you'll be able to get a lot of pleasure out of it at a very affordable price.
If you want to fish for cuttlefish at night, our article Night cuttlefish fishing : What type of lure should you choose ?, we'll give you all the information you need.
Emeraldas S, unbeatable value for money
The Emeraldas S series of rods once again from the Japanese brand Daiwa, with the launch of 5 new models and an unbeatable price/quality ratio, we're progressively upping the quality ante.
The lengths and powers on offer will ensure you can fully adapt to your collection of lures and accurately select the depth you want to reach.
The real difference between this rod and the one previously shown is the quality of the blank, which means you'll be able to detect even the most subtle bites and have total control over the action of your jig.
Their cutting-edge action will give you an enormous amount of pleasure at a price that's always under control.
Emeraldas AGS, top of the range for demanding anglers
The most demanding anglers will be delighted with the Emeraldas AGS series, which offers the best performance for cephalopod fishing.
Daiwa has totally mastered its subject and once again proves it, you'll enjoy a length of over 2.5 metres combined with actions perfectly adapted to all situations.
Everything has been designed to give you pleasure, and the lightness of these rods means you can hold them in your hand for several hours without any problem.
The build quality offers impeccable finishes and a more than respectable level of technology with, for example, AGS rings, a x45 HVF nano particle-mounted blank and components Fuji that fully meet the demands of saltwater fishing.
Emeraldas Boat for boat anglers
Finally, the last rod in our selection is the Emeraldas Boat which, as its name suggests, is perfectly suited to cephalopod fishing from a boat.
You'll benefit from lengths suited to this type of fishing as well as slightly higher power ratings which will enable you to fish for squid and cuttlefish vertically with great efficiency.
These rods will be particularly at ease when using the tataki technique, which consists of waving the rod with power and then creating small jerks.
Of course, you'll enjoy impeccable build quality with Fuji, a carbon blank with reinforced modulus and a semi-parabolic action that will work wonders.
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