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Eging tackle

The tackle recipes used when fishing Eging, and the species targeted with it.

Squid and cuttlefish fishing

Fishing for cephalopods with egi-type lures

  • Level: Beginner–Advanced
  • Effort: Low–Moderate

3 setups

European squid

Loligo vulgaris
Rod
2.40–2.70 m; EGI 2.0–3.5
Reel
2500–3000 shallow spool
Main line
PE 0.6–0.8
Leader/trace
0.25–0.33 mm fluorocarbon
Hook/lure
Egi crown hook
Bait/lure
Egi 1.5–2.2
Connector
Swivel/clip; pick a suitable breaking strain

Watch out: Wet piers and ink splatter

Keep with you: Pliers, hook remover, glasses and first aid

Regulations: Communiqué 2024/21 Article 16 hook and line limits and place bans are checked

Common cuttlefish

Sepia officinalis
Rod
2.40–2.70 m; EGI 2.0–3.5
Reel
2500–3000 shallow spool
Main line
PE 0.6–0.8
Leader/trace
0.25–0.33 mm fluorocarbon
Hook/lure
Egi crown hook
Bait/lure
Egi 2.5–3.0
Connector
Swivel/clip; pick a suitable breaking strain

Watch out: Wet piers and ink splatter

Keep with you: Pliers, hook remover, glasses and first aid

Regulations: Communiqué 2024/21 Article 16 hook and line limits and place bans are checked

European squid

Loligo vulgaris
Rod
2.40–2.70 m; EGI 2.0–3.5
Reel
2500–3000 shallow spool
Main line
PE 0.6–0.8
Leader/trace
0.25–0.33 mm fluorocarbon
Hook/lure
Egi crown hook
Bait/lure
Egi 3.5–4.0
Connector
Swivel/clip; pick a suitable breaking strain

Watch out: Wet piers and ink splatter

Keep with you: Pliers, hook remover, glasses and first aid

Regulations: Communiqué 2024/21 Article 16 hook and line limits and place bans are checked

Other species caught with this technique

How does it work?

The recipes are curated species by species. Pick the fish you are after, then narrow it down by technique or shore type if you want. Each card lists the parts in rig order and the safety gear to keep with you.

The recipes are a starting point. Check the local regulations, the minimum sizes and the conditions of the day before you fish.