Product highlights
The YAMASHITA Squish 7-1 025 KAM is an egi squid jig specially designed for sea cephalopod fishing. Its main advantage lies in its soft, flexible body, engineered to closely mimic the texture of natural prey such as small fish or crustaceans. This realistic feel encourages squids and cuttlefish to hold onto the lure longer, increasing your chances of a successful hook-up.
This egi also benefits from the Warm Jacket technology, an innovative coating that reproduces the slight temperature difference between the water and the body of prey warmed by light. This subtle cue, imperceptible to the human eye, can make a difference with wary cephalopods, especially in challenging fishing conditions or heavily fished areas.
Compact and versatile, the Squish 7-1 is suitable for both beginner anglers and demanding enthusiasts seeking a technical, effective, and easy-to-use lure. Its design allows a natural presentation above a sinker or weighted jig, adapting easily to different depths and currents.
- Ultra-realistic soft body for firmer, longer bites.
- Warm Jacket coating for a thermal signature close to live prey.
- Simple, versatile rigging for leader or dropper setups.
- 7-1 version equipped with a single hook basket for targeted efficiency.
Technical specifications
The Squish 7-1 025 KAM egi is a compact model developed by YAMASHITA to target the wariest cephalopods. All features are designed to optimize realism and user comfort without compromising bite performance.
- Lure type: egi squid jig for sea cephalopod fishing (squid, cuttlefish, etc.).
- Body: soft, flexible body mimicking the natural texture of prey.
- Coating: Warm Jacket technology, designed to preserve the temperature difference between the water and the body of prey warmed by light.
- Armament: 7-1 version equipped with a single hook basket, optimized for a high hooking rate.
- Recommended rigging: used above a sinker or weighted jig, directly on the leader or as a dropper.
- Use area: sea fishing from shore or boat, in vertical probing or drift fishing.
- Color code: color 025 KAM, easily identifiable in the YAMASHITA range.
Advantages and strengths
One major advantage of the YAMASHITA Squish 7-1 is its soft body. Unlike a rigid jig, this texture provides cephalopods with a more natural sensation when they seize the lure. They then hold the Squish longer in their mouth, giving you more time to set the hook and reducing drop-offs.
The Warm Jacket technology is another decisive asset. By reproducing the slight warmth of live prey, this coating sends an additional signal to the sensory receptors of squids and cuttlefish. This can trigger reflex strikes even when the animals are inactive or heavily pressured by other anglers.
Its versatile rigging is also a true strong point. The Squish can be mounted directly on the leader in a terminal position or as a dropper, and fished above a sinker or weighted jig. You can thus adapt your setup to current, depth, or the holding layer of cephalopods in the water column.
Finally, YAMASHITA's build quality ensures excellent durability of the soft body and the Warm Jacket coating, even after many fishing sessions. The hook basket is robust and well positioned, offering good holding power during fights while limiting the risk of opening on larger specimens.
Usage tips
To get the most out of the YAMASHITA Squish 7-1 025 KAM egi, pay attention to your rigging. It is ideally used on a slow drift or with short twitching actions, above a sinker or weighted jig serving as the main ballast. This configuration presents the Squish slightly off the bottom, in the preferred hunting zone of cephalopods.
Rig it directly on the leader or as a dropper, taking care to leave enough freedom of movement so the soft body can naturally undulate in the current. A discreet fluorocarbon leader will increase stealth and bites in clear water.
- Alternate slow animations and pauses to allow cephalopods time to inspect and seize the lure.
- Vary presentation heights to find the most productive water layer.
- Be alert to any subtle tension or unusual heaviness: with a realistic soft body, bites can be delicate.
- Rinse your Squish in fresh water after each trip to preserve the Warm Jacket coating and the brightness of the 025 KAM color.
Testimonials
“Since I started using the YAMASHITA Squish 7-1, I clearly get more bites on picky cuttlefish. The soft body really makes the difference: they hold the lure longer, which lets me set the hook more confidently.”“Mounted as a dropper above a weighted jig, the Squish 7-1 025 KAM has become essential for my evening sessions. Even with high fishing pressure, Warm Jacket technology seems to trigger strikes from the wariest squids.”FAQ
Question 1: Is this egi suitable for beginners in cephalopod fishing?
Answer: Yes, the YAMASHITA Squish 7-1 025 KAM is easy to rig and use. Its soft body tolerates small animation errors and remains attractive even during slow retrievals.
Question 2: Can I use this Squish from shore as well as from a boat?
Answer: Absolutely. Thanks to its versatile rigging above a sinker or weighted jig, it adapts well to shore fishing in port areas and to boat outings.
Question 3: Is Warm Jacket technology effective in all conditions?
Answer: The Warm Jacket technology provides a real advantage when cephalopods are wary or heavily fished. It is effective day and night and becomes particularly useful when ambient light slightly warms the Squish's coating.
