Product advantages
Designed for technical anglers seeking a high-performance egi YAMASHITA HOVER 2.5 for saltwater, the 013 RS is a lure built to optimize the OMO RIG setup and improve bite reading, even with a long leader. Its innovative concept makes it a premium squid jig for cephalopods, ideal for both squid and cuttlefish in areas exposed to current.
The main distinguishing feature of this egi is the HOVER Fin dorsal fin, discreetly integrated along the back of the lure. This stabilizing wing maintains line tension, limits unwanted drift and keeps excellent contact with the jig, resulting in better bite detection even when the current strengthens or the floatline is long.
To stimulate predatory instinct, the YAMASHITA HOVER is equipped with Warm Jacket technology. This specific coating is designed to retain heat and more durably reproduce the slight temperature difference between the surrounding water and the body of live prey. Cephalopods, which are highly sensitive to thermal variations, are thus attracted by a signal that standard coatings cannot imitate for as long.
The HOVER 2.5 013 RS also stands out thanks to phosphorescent markers positioned under its belly. Their wavelength of approximately 490 nm corresponds to a spectral zone particularly well perceived by cephalopods, ensuring optimal lure visibility for predators approaching from below. Day or night, in midwater or near the bottom, these luminous markers play a key role in triggering attacks.
Technical specifications
- Egi YAMASHITA HOVER size 2.5, suitable for saltwater squid fishing from shore or boat.
- Design optimized for the OMO RIG setup with a long leader, while preserving excellent sensitivity.
- HOVER Fin dorsal fin ensuring swim stability and better line tension in current.
- Warm Jacket thermal coating imitating the body heat of illuminated prey.
- Ventral phosphorescent markers at ~490 nm wavelength, highly visible to cephalopods.
- Lure specifically developed for fishing squids, cuttlefish and other coastal cephalopods.
- Recommended use in current zones, breakwaters, rockpiles, deep harbors and light drift fishing from boat.
Advantages and key strengths
Thanks to its design dedicated to the OMO RIG, this egi specialized for OMO RIG enables better bite reading despite the distance between the weight and the lure. The HOVER Fin limits sudden deviations, keeps the jig in the targeted water layer and offers a natural presentation even when the weight snags or rolls on the bottom.
The Warm Jacket coating provides a decisive advantage in difficult situations: cold water, low activity, high light contrast. By delivering a longer-lasting sensation of warmth than a conventional jig, the HOVER 2.5 013 RS encourages cephalopods to seize and hold the lure longer, which mechanically improves hook-up rates.
The ventral phosphorescent markers play an important role in night squid fishing or at depth. Placed under the belly, they are immediately visible to cephalopods approaching from below, reproducing the silhouette of a natural prey outlined by light.
Usage tips
The YAMASHITA HOVER 2.5 013 RS reveals its full potential in OMO RIG setup. Rig it on a relatively long leader, attached in bypass above the weight, so the egi can evolve freely in the targeted water layer. Keep a slight tension on the line to fully benefit from the action of the HOVER Fin.
Animate your cephalopod lure with short jerks followed by pauses, varying the swimming height according to the squid's activity. In strong currents, reduce animation amplitude and let the current act more on the body of the jig. Focus on marked zones (breakwater heads, edges, channel borders) where cephalopods frequently hold.
After each session, rinse your egi thoroughly with fresh water and check the condition of the Warm Jacket coating and the phosphorescent markers to preserve all the performance of the YAMASHITA HOVER lure over multiple outings.
Testimonials
“Since I started using the YAMASHITA HOVER 2.5 013 RS in OMO RIG, I feel bites much better in the current. The stability of the jig and the effectiveness of the Warm Jacket coating have clearly helped me increase my squid catches on my usual spots.”FAQ
Question 1 : Can I use the YAMASHITA HOVER 2.5 013 RS outside the OMO RIG setup?
Answer: Yes, this egi retains all its qualities in a classic rig. The HOVER Fin still ensures lure stability and the Warm Jacket coating, combined with the phosphorescent markers, remains extremely attractive to cephalopods whether you fish from shore or by boat.
