Spear Squid, Japanese Flying Squid
The Midwinter Shore-Fishing Revolution
Haifukugata / Jado Edition
Commonly known as: Jado Egi®
"You'll catch more with bait on it! I'm a renegade—that's just how I roll!"
The midwinter squid once catchable only by boat—
now within reach from the shore
From December through March, in the dead of winter after the bigfin reef squid (Aori squid) season has ended—the season when squid anglers vanish from the breakwaters. Yet offshore, huge schools of spear squid and Japanese flying squid are on the move.
Now you can target from the breakwater the midwinter squid that used to be reachable only by boat. That is the Haifukugata / Jado Edition, commonly known as the 'Jado Egi®'.
The fusion of bait × egi
breaks through their wariness
Spear squid and Japanese flying squid are even warier than bigfin reef squid. With an ordinary egi (squid jig) they grab on only for an instant, then let go right away. Electric-float bait fishing has strong bait appeal, but the depth is fixed and it lacks mobility.
The Jado Egi® fuses the mobility of an egi with the drawing power for squid of bait. Sweep it to search a wide area, then use the scent, taste, and texture of the bait to create a situation where the squid "grabs on and won't let go." The holding time is dramatically extended, widening the hooking chances even for beginners.
When the school moves in—
10, 50, even 100 squid
Spear squid and Japanese flying squid travel in schools. Hit the timing when they come inshore and you can expect overwhelming results. 10, 50, even 100 squid in a single night is no dream.
Because the bait keeps the squid holding on longer, even beginners can rack up catches with the Jado Egi®. Enjoy serious winter squid fishing from the breakwater—no boat required. That is the greatest appeal of the Jado Egi®.
Proven by results—
the power of the Jado Egi®
Real fishing reports from across the country. From the breakwater, midwinter spear squid and Japanese flying squid taken one after another.
Matched to the conditions—
fall rates V0 · V1 · V2 · V3
On a midwinter fishing ground, the current, depth, and wind change from moment to moment. The Jado Egi® accounts for the balance with bait attached and offers four fall-rate variations.
V3 (27g / fall rate 0.5–0.8 sec per 1m) is the trump card for fast current, deep water, and strong wind. Ideal for reaching the bottom quickly and lying in wait with a bottom stay.
V2 (19g / fall rate size 1.5–2 sec per 1m) sits between V1 and V3. Effective in slightly deeper water or where there is current.
V1 (12g–16g / fall rate 3–4 sec per 1m) is an all-rounder for standard breakwaters and tetrapod zones. Recommended for beginners.
V0 (11g–15g / fall rate 9–15 sec per 1m) is for shallow water and gentle current. Fall it slowly to maximize hang time.
Bait preparation
makes or breaks your catch
To draw out the full performance of the Jado Egi®, the freshness of the bait and how you attach it are absolutely critical. Squid are real gourmets and respond poorly to stale or dried-out bait.
The recommended baits are kibinago (silver-stripe round herring), chicken tender, and strips of horse mackerel (aji) or mackerel (saba). Salt-curing the chicken tender and letting it rest in the fridge for a few days firms up the flesh and improves how long the bait lasts. Fastening both ends of the bait firmly with wire prevents it from slipping during sweeps.
Using an amino-acid spray or squid attractant alongside boosts the drawing power for squid even further.
How to Use
What to prepare
・Bait (chicken tender, kibinago, etc.)
*Salt-curing the chicken tender and letting it rest in the fridge for a few days firms up the flesh so the bait lasts longer.
* It is essential to fasten both ends of the bait firmly with wire!
This is the key to bait longevity and your catch.
Recommended Tackle
Rod: an eging rod up to around 7ft–9ft
Reel: a compact spinning reel around size 2000–3000
PE line: PE line around No.0.4–1.0, 100m or more
Leader: fluorocarbon around No.1.5–3.0, 1m–1.5m
Connection: FG knot, etc.
That said, jado eging has no strict rules! Enjoy it with whatever tackle you like!
Jado Eging Strategy Page
For an in-depth look at how to target winter spear squid and Japanese flying squid with jado eging—detailed techniques, choosing spots, reading the bite window, and more—see the full strategy guide here.
Haifukugata / Jado Edition Color Chart
A lineup of 12 colors. From night fishing to daytime, rotating through them to match the conditions helps boost your catch.
Full Glow White
¥1,430～1,485 (tax incl.)
Yellow Glow Green
¥1,430～1,485 (tax incl.)
Pink Glow White
¥1,430～1,485 (tax incl.)
Blue Glow Pink
¥1,430～1,485 (tax incl.)
Yellow Glow Purple
¥1,430～1,485 (tax incl.)
Gold Base Pink
¥1,430～1,485 (tax incl.)
Marble Base Pink
¥1,430～1,485 (tax incl.)
Red Base Pink
¥1,430～1,485 (tax incl.)
Purple Glow Purple
¥1,430～1,485 (tax incl.)
Orange Glow Red
¥1,430～1,485 (tax incl.)
Price, Specs & More
Haifukugata / Jado Edition size 3.0 V0 Weight: 11g Open price (varies by retailer)
Haifukugata / Jado Edition size 3.0 V1 Weight: 12g Open price (varies by retailer)
Haifukugata / Jado Edition size 3.5 V0 Weight: 15g Open price (varies by retailer)
Haifukugata / Jado Edition size 3.5 V1 Weight: 16g Open price (varies by retailer)
Haifukugata / Jado Edition size 3.5 V2 Weight: 19g Open price (varies by retailer)
Haifukugata / Jado Edition size 3.5 V3 Weight: 27g Open price (varies by retailer)
* "Haifukugata" and "Jado Egi" are registered trademarks of KeyStone Corporation.
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