Tackle
Eging kit
No bait costs, but a higher up-front spend. You will lose egi to snags, so carry several of the same size.
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What is in this kit
- Eging rod, 8.6 ft, MediumA crisp rod for snapping the egi upward. At 8.6 ft it is the standard length that works from piers, rocks and beaches alike. ¥8,000–30,000AdFind on AmazonFind on Rakuten
- Spinning reel, size 2500The most versatile size for pier fishing: one reel covers sabiki, float fishing and eging. ¥4,000–15,000AdFind on AmazonFind on Rakuten
- PE braid, 0.6-gouThe eging standard. With no stretch, both the snap you give the egi and the weight of a squid come straight back to your hand. ¥1,500–4,500AdFind on AmazonFind on Rakuten
- Fluorocarbon leaderThe clear line tied to the end of the braid. It resists abrasion and is less visible, protecting the braid from rock and teeth. ¥800–3,000AdFind on AmazonFind on Rakuten
- Egi (squid jig), size 3.5The reference size for eging. Use 2.5-3 for small autumn squid and 3.5-4 for large spring spawners. ¥700–2,000AdFind on AmazonFind on Rakuten
- Landing net with 5 m handlePiers sit high above the water and heavy fish break off if you lift them. Having one changes what you land. ¥4,000–20,000AdFind on AmazonFind on Rakuten
- Waterproof headlampEssential for night fishing; keeping both hands free is itself a safety measure. Etiquette is never to shine it at people or straight onto the water. ¥1,500–8,000AdFind on AmazonFind on Rakuten
- Cool box, 15-20 LFor carrying fish home cold. Take plenty of ice; in summer a poorly insulated box is not fit for the job. ¥4,000–25,000AdFind on AmazonFind on Rakuten
- Life jacket, adult (Japan Craft Inspection approved)The first thing to buy, and worn on piers, rocks and boats alike. Boat fishing requires the government-approved type marked with the cherry-blossom stamp. ¥5,000–20,000AdFind on AmazonFind on Rakuten
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