About this piece
The Daiwa Emeraldas Amorous Joint is an innovative vertical-joint squid jig (egi) designed to trigger strikes from wary squid. The jointed body creates a smooth, alluring dolphin-like action that excites even unresponsive squid.
Key features
- Vertical joint structure produces a unique dolphin action
- Two hook eye positions allow different actions: vertical and slide
- Compatible with Kamen Sinker Boat II for tip-run fishing (7g-40g weight-up)
- Uses sharp Japanese-made step hooks for reliable hooksets
- Joint follows squid movement on the hit to reduce drop-offs
Best for
- Bottom fishing for aori-ika (bigfin reef squid) and other coastal squid
- Drift fishing and tip-run (slow pitch) from a boat
- Targeting squid in shallow to mid-depth waters
