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Daiwa Emeraldas Squid Jig, Size 4.0, Holo Monster Green
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- Item weight
- 0.04 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 6.61 x 1.69 x 1.06 inches
Quick take
A slow-sinking squid jig with stabilizer design for precision falling and distance casting.
This is a slow-sinking egi jig in holographic monster green, sized No. 4.0 and weighing 1 oz, with a rattle built in. Its slow fall gives it time in the water column, which is why it appeals to anglers working shallow water and weed edges.
Best for
- Squid fishing in shallow water
- Spring seasonal squid runs
- Anglers seeking specialized squid lures
Skip if
- You are fishing for fish species
- You need faster-sinking or floating options
Strengths
- Stabilizer design provides balanced fall and distance
- Low center of gravity improves stability in current
- Designed by professional angler for proven results
Trade-offs
- Specialized for squid only
- Slow sink rate requires patience on deeper grounds
- Limited color availability compared to general jigs
Fishing fit
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Bottom fishing
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | squid jig |
|---|---|
| Size | 4.0 |
| Weight | 1.0 oz |
| Fall speed | Approximately 6 seconds per meter |
| Design | Stabilizer and low center of gravity |
| Action | Slow sinking |
When and where to fish it
Its natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| gold-orange stripe, gold-pink bone, luminous-melon yellow, pink-pinkbone AKUMA | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Bone - Cherry Bone, Bone - Shy McCarrell, Bone - Thunderbolt | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Holo - Monster GreenThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| red-sexy violet | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| gold-hydrangea | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| blue-turquoise oil blue, Copper - Purple Cats | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daiwa Emeraldas Stay Type S Egi, 0.8 oz, Bone - Cherry Bone | Lure weight:0.8 oz | Color:Bone - Cherry Bone | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Daiwa Emeraldas Squid Jig, Size 4.0, Holo Monster Green | Lure weight:1 oz | Color:Holo - Monster Green | Suits:Clear water |
| Daiwa Emeraldas Stay Type S Egi, 1 oz, Pink - Pink Bone AKUMA | Lure weight:1 oz | Color:pink-pinkbone AKUMA | Suits:Stained and muddy water |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Lure weight | 1 oz |
|---|---|
| Buoyancy | Slow sinking |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Holo - Monster Green |
| Color family | Natural |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1 oz.
Does it float or sink?
It is a slow sinking lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Holo - Monster Green.
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