Product benefits
The YAMASHITA Squish 7-2 022 TP is a soft egi squid jig for cephalopods engineered to attract wary squid, cuttlefish and other marine predators. Its soft, flexible body faithfully reproduces the feel of a natural prey, encouraging cephalopods to hold on more firmly and longer. This prolonged retention gives you more time to set the hook effectively and convert tentative taps into solid catches.
The Squish also stands out with its innovative Warm Jacket coating, a YAMASHITA signature. This textile cover is developed to retain a slight temperature difference between the water and the body of a prey exposed to light. The result is a particularly attractive squid jig in real conditions, even when fishing pressure is high and cephalopods are picky.
Compact, versatile and easy to rig, the Squish 7-2 022 TP belongs in the tackle boxes of both beginner anglers and seasoned squid specialists. Use it in combination with your favorite weighted jigs to boost the effectiveness of your sea rigs.
Technical specifications
Designed for performance and consistency, the YAMASHITA Squish egi benefits from refined finishes and technologies recognized in cephalopod fishing.
- Soft, flexible body with realistic texture for natural mouth retention.
- Exclusive thermal coating Warm Jacket that mimics the warmth of a living prey.
- Compact shape ideal for mounting above a weight or a weighted squid jig.
- Designed for sea fishing targeting squid, cuttlefish and other cephalopods.
- Can be rigged directly on the leader or as a dropper (dropper rig).
- Suitable for shore fishing (breakwaters, jetties, rocks) as well as boat fishing.
- Colors and finish chosen to remain visible and attractive in varied light conditions.
- YAMASHITA design—brand known for high-performance egi.
Advantages and strengths of the product
The main asset of the YAMASHITA Squish 7-2 022 TP is its ultra-realistic soft body. Where a rigid jig can trigger a fast rejection, this soft-textured egi encourages the squid to maintain its grip and to re-strike even after an initial contact. Practically, this yields a higher catch rate on heavily fished spots.
The Warm Jacket technology is another decisive advantage. By reproducing the slight warming of a prey exposed to light, it adds an additional cue to the eyes and sensory organs of cephalopods. Combined with the angler's presentation, this feature increases the lure's attraction throughout the drift or animation.
Thanks to its compact format and balanced buoyancy, the Squish pairs perfectly with a weighted squid jig placed below. This dropper setup allows you to prospect multiple layers of water and present a heavier imitation complemented by a more discreet, natural prey—the duo is very effective against wary cephalopods.
Usage tips
To get the most from your YAMASHITA Squish 7-2 022 TP soft egi, rig it above a weight or a weighted squid jig, directly on the leader or as a dropper. This setup lets the Squish move freely above the seabed while remaining well presented in the cephalopods' feeding zone.
When fishing, alternate slow animations with slight jerks and marked pauses. The combination of pulls and suspension phases highlights the body's flexibility and realistic texture, encouraging squid to seize the lure. Watch your line closely: many bites occur during the fall.
Adjust the weight of the sinker or main jig to current and depth conditions. The Squish is effective on shallow rocky spots as well as on deeper areas when targeting moving squid schools. Don't hesitate to leave the lure motionless for a few seconds during pauses to give hesitant cephalopods time to take it.
After each session, rinse your squid jig with fresh water and let it dry out of direct sunlight. This simple care extends the life of the Warm Jacket coating and preserves the elasticity of the soft body.
Testimonials
“Since I started using the YAMASHITA Squish 7-2, I clearly get more bites on light drifts. The squid hold the jig longer, which gives me time to hook cleanly.”
“By combining a classic weighted squid jig below and a Squish on the dropper, I doubled my cuttlefish catches on my usual spots. The texture difference really seems to make a difference on wary animals.”
FAQ
Question 1: Is this Squish 7-2 022 TP better suited for shore or boat fishing?
Answer: The YAMASHITA Squish 7-2 022 TP is designed to be versatile. It can be used from shore (breakwaters and jetties) as well as from a boat while drifting. The key is to adapt the weight or main squid jig below to keep good contact with the water layer you're targeting.
Question 2: Do you need to animate the Squish aggressively to trigger squid bites?
Answer: No need to over-animate. Moderate pulls, interspersed with pauses and controlled falls, are enough to highlight the realistic soft body and the Warm Jacket coating. Bites often occur during slack phases when the Squish behaves like an easy, weakened prey.
