About this piece
The Gamakatsu Speed Metal Egi Dropper 1.8 is a sinking egi-style dropper lure designed for squid fishing (ika metal) and tough conditions where standard 2.5 size egi fail. Its compact body achieves a slow fall rate of about 10 seconds per meter while maintaining excellent water flow performance and stable posture.
Key features
- Egi-shaped dropper with a total length of 80mm and 1.8 size designation
- Fall speed of approximately 10 seconds per meter for a slow, enticing drop
- Exceptional water flow performance and posture stability in current
- Allows size rotation with 2.5 egi to trigger reluctant squid
- Offered in 20 color variations
Best for
- Squid fishing (ika metal / eging) in fast current conditions
- Tough, pressured squid scenarios where standard egi fail
- Using as a weight rig (omori g) alternative when squid are finicky
- Size rotation tactics between this 1.8 and larger 2.5 egi
