About this piece
The Daiwa Emeraldas Ika Metal Dropper Egi Type 18 is a specialized metal jig designed for deep-water squid fishing (ika-metal). It combines the presentation of an egi (squid jig) with a metal body to appeal to squid that are wary of standard metal jigs. Available in 12 color variations.
Key features
- Stable forward-tilt posture maintained through specialized small-egi design
- Sharp dart action triggered by angler movement even at depths over 50m
- Slow-sinking, non-rattle construction for finicky squid
- Number 1.8 with a fall speed of 5 seconds per meter
Best for
- Deep-water squid fishing (ika-metal / dropper style)
- Situations where squid are shy of standard metal jigs
- Night fishing and deep offshore environments
