Yamashita Naory Range: New Light Eging Squid Jigs in Deep, Shallow and Basic Types

Yamashita has launched the Naory Range series: squid jigs (egi) made only in sizes for light eging, in three types (Deep, Shallow and Basic) that differ mainly in sink rate.

Many people think light eging is only an autumn thing, but depending on the area you can enjoy it through winter too, and it is popular across Japan, especially on the Sea of Japan coast. Here is what the Naory Range offers.

What is light eging?

Light eging uses lighter tackle than standard eging to target small squid such as swordtip squid (kensaki-ika) and spear squid (yari-ika). It is cheap and easy to start, which makes it a great entry into squid fishing.

Tackle

• Rod: about 6–8 ft. The jigs are light, so a softer rod is easier to work and hooks squid more easily
• Reel: a 2000 size spinning reel is enough
• Line: PE around 0.3 (Japanese size); 8-braid helps casting distance

Features shared by all models

Every Naory Range model is designed to combine high sensitivity with a sharp darting action. The head grips the water so you feel resistance clearly and can pick up even the faintest squid touches. A sinker made specifically for light eging produces a crisp dart and improves the ability to hold a depth.

The three models

Naory Range Deep: fish deeper water and hold the depth

As the name says, the Deep model shines when fishing deeper spots. At 7 g it is the heaviest of the three, so it also casts further and suits covering a wide area.

Naory Range Shallow: designed not to jump out of the water

The Shallow model is ideal for showing the jig to squid you can see. With a slow sink rate, you might worry it will leap out of the water when you jerk it. Yamashita designed it to hold a set layer while you work it and to resist breaking the surface, so you can attack shallow water with confidence.

Naory Range Basic: the light eging standard

Basic is the all-round reference model for light eging. It responds better to strong and soft rod actions, so it moves the way you intend, and being the standard model it is easy to use for beginners and experienced anglers alike.

Specs

Colours (same 10 for all three types)

Keimura is a UV-reactive finish popular in Japan. Gunkan green is a classic Japanese squid-jig colour.

How slow is the Shallow?

Because the jig is small, the Shallow sinks very slowly. For comparison, the Shimano Clinch Long Appeal Jet Boost sinks at 7.4 sec/m, while the Naory Range Shallow takes about 10 sec/m, so it can show itself to squid for much longer.

Which one to pick

• Deep water or a wide area to cover: Deep (7 g, about 2.5 sec/m)
• Squid in sight or shallow, weedy spots: Shallow (5 g, about 10 sec/m)
• First jig or all-round use: Basic (6 g, about 3.2 sec/m)

For more on squid fishing, see winter eging for small squid and my Yamashita Egi-Oh K guide.

Summary

• Yamashita’s Naory Range is a light eging series in size 1.8 only
• Three sink types: Deep 7 g, Basic 6 g, Shallow 5 g
• Water-gripping head and dedicated sinker for sensitivity and a sharp dart
• The same 10 colours across all types, including glow and UV finishes
• Light eging is easy to start whatever your experience

MINAGIMAN

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Born in 1994. Originally from Hyogo Prefecture, I moved to Iwata City in Shizuoka Prefecture in search of the sea. I am an Enshunada surf angler who enjoys surf fishing. I am also active on YouTube, and my fishing grounds range from Irago to Iwata.