Yamashita Toto Sutte R : une présentation horizontale pour pêcher les calamars en bateau

Yamashita Toto Sutte R: balanced suttes for squid fishing

The lure's presentation during pauses plays an essential role in squid fishing. Yamashita developed Toto Sutte R around a balance that maintains a horizontal posture after the retrieve.

These suttes are particularly suited to a paternoster rig: the lures are placed on droppers above a terminal weight. The weight provides descent and rig control, while the suttes present their silhouettes in the water layer being worked.

Which Toto Sutte R size should you choose?

The 70 size to reduce the silhouette

The 70 size offers a more compact presentation. Yamashita particularly recommends it at the start of the season or when squid activity is low.

It is an alternative to try when you want to reduce lure volume. First keep your fishing depth and retrieve rhythm unchanged to compare reactions more easily.

The 95 size for a fuller presentation

The 95 size offers a larger silhouette and provides a versatile foundation within the range. It lets you complement a selection of smaller models without necessarily changing the entire rig setup.

The choice between 70 and 95 is primarily about presentation. To reach the right depth and maintain control in the current, also adapt the terminal weight and your line.

Understanding the different Toto Sutte R versions

N versions: a textile finish and varied colours

Toto Sutte R N models feature a Warm Jacket textile coating. Their palette includes different shades and colour combinations to vary contrasts.

To build your selection, choose a few clearly different presentations rather than a succession of very similar colours. This will make it easier to compare their results during your trips.

NC versions: natural finishes

NC versions feature baitfish-inspired patterns. Yamashita particularly recommends them for clear water and daytime fishing.

They allow you to introduce a natural presentation into your rig. Pair them with other finishes to have alternatives when water clarity or light conditions change.

SB versions: a glow-in-the-dark body without fabric

Toto Sutte R SB models stand out with their glow-in-the-dark body without a textile finish. Yamashita positions them for murky water, low-light conditions and night fishing.

They provide a luminous option different from the finished models. The benefit is being able to change the visual signal while keeping the same rigging principle.

WM95N: a fuller body

The Toto Sutte R WM95N has a thicker body designed to promote balance during pauses. It complements the other profiles in the range when you want to offer a different silhouette.

Carefully compare the full name of the selected model: size, body profile and finish are three distinct criteria.

How should you rig your Toto Sutte R?

Use a paternoster rig

The principle is to place the suttes on short droppers, with a weight at the bottom of the line. Make sure to leave enough space between lures to limit tangles and preserve their freedom of movement.

To start, choose a simple rig that you can control easily. Adding more suttes does not improve the presentation if they snag each other during the descent or retrieve.

Adapt the weight to the drift

Choose a weight that lets you follow the rig at the desired depth. Boat drift, current and line diameter all influence this choice.

If you quickly lose your reference points, reassess the weighting before changing all your colours. A controlled presentation will help you interpret bites and repeat a productive sequence.

How should you work Toto Sutte R?

Alternate gentle movements and pauses

Yamashita recommends gentle action at the depth where the squid are located. Make small movements, then hold the rod still to let the suttes stabilise.

Gradually vary the duration of pauses. When you get a bite, note the depth and rhythm used so you can try to reproduce that presentation.

Watch for changes in tension

During the pause, watch your rod tip and stay alert for a subtle pull or unusual slackening. Boat movements can also alter tension: learn to recognise their rhythm to better spot anomalies.

Find your Toto Sutte R at Ardent Pêche

Discover our selection of Yamashita Toto Sutte R and compare sizes 70 and 95, N, NC and SB versions, as well as the WM95N. Build a complementary assortment to adapt your rigs for your next squid-fishing trips.