Egi-oh TR : La stabilité en dérive pour pêcher les calamars en bateau

Egi-oh TR: egi specially designed for tip run

Tip run consists of searching for squid while taking advantage of the boat’s drift. After letting the egi sink and making a series of actions, the angler pauses under tension and watches the rod tip to detect bites.

A design that promotes stability

On the Egi-oh TR, Yamashita combines a cross-shaped Hydro Fin TR, a Hydro Body and a tin Hydro Sinker. These elements help stabilize its position after working the lure.

Give the pause as much care as the action

During this phase, try to limit unintentional rod movements. A consistent presentation also makes it easier to distinguish a change in tension. Observe the rod tip’s usual behavior before interpreting every movement as a bite.

Which Egi-oh TR size should you choose?

Compare profile and weight

The range includes a size 3 weighing 21 g and a size 3.5 weighing 27 g. The choice therefore concerns both the profile presented and the weight used.

Check your rod’s operating range and your ability to follow the egi during the drift. Size alone is not enough to determine whether your rig suits the fishing spot.

Adapt the weight to the conditions

Depth, current, boat drift and line diameter all influence lure control. If you quickly lose contact or can no longer identify the bottom, reassess the weighting.

When additional weight is needed, choose a model compatible with your egi and consider the rig’s total weight. The aim is to maintain a controlled presentation, without automatically adding weight whenever bites are slow.

How do you choose colors for boat fishing?

Look at the body as much as the outer color

Egi-oh TR models offer different body finishes depending on the reference, including gold, red, rainbow or Keimura. Compare each color’s product page: two similar finishes may produce different effects.

Prepare a few easy-to-compare alternatives

To organize your box, combine distinct presentations: a natural look, a brighter shade and a darker profile, for example.

During a drift, first maintain consistent action and weighting. If you change color, avoid changing all other parameters at the same time. This will help you better understand the reactions obtained, even though they also change as the boat moves.

How do you work your egi for tip run?

Establish a reference point near the bottom

Let your rig sink while watching the line. As soon as you identify the bottom, regain contact to avoid letting the egi drag. Then make a short series of actions before steadying the rod.

As the boat drifts, depth and line angle can change. Regularly reset your reference points to keep prospecting the target water layer.

Detect changes at the rod tip

A slight pull, twitch or straightening of the rod tip may indicate a bite. Boat movements can also cause variations: learn to recognize their rhythm to spot an anomaly.

If you suspect contact, respond with a controlled hookset, then maintain steady tension during the retrieve. A rod suited to tip run makes it easier to observe these subtle signals.

Find your tip run equipment at Ardent Pêche

Compare the Yamashita Egi-oh TR models available at Ardent Pêche and build your selection for boat squid fishing. Choose your size, diversify your colors and plan weighting suited to the conditions of your outings.