Harimitsu Sumizoku Tako Egi Octopus Jig

The Harimitsu Sumizoku Tako Egi is the premium Japanese bait for successful octopus fishing.

Anyone who has ever caught an octopus with an egi will know how addictive octopus fishing can be. It's no coincidence that the Harimitsu Sumizoku Tako Egi is one of the most popular Japanese octopus lures. This high-quality octopus jig is specially designed for bottom fishing and differs significantly from conventional egi jigs intended for squid. It has a more robust design, reinforced hooks, and an optimised weight for precise bottom guidance.

A high-appeal system with rattles and a spinner blade

The Sumizoku combines several attractants in one lure. The integrated rattle in the body of the lure produces a clicking sound with every movement, specifically activating the feeding reflex of octopuses. The golden metal spinner blade at the rear provides intense light reflections when lifted and bounced. This combination of sound and light makes the octopus lure highly effective, even in murky water.

The sophisticated design reduces snags

The slim nose reduces drag and enables precise lure action. The round bottom catch sinker stabilises the lure on the seabed, allowing you to probe confidently over rocks, mussel beds and harbour structures. The Tako Catch Hook system with three upward-facing hooks effectively minimises snags while ensuring a high hook-up rate.

The right colour for every situation

Golden and orange are recommended for clear water and sunshine. Gold reflects strongly and attracts maximum attention. Orange remains clearly visible in murky harbour water and when sediment is stirred up. When it is overcast, and during the morning and evening, orange is a reliable eye-catcher. Bright glow variants are ideal for deeper zones and shaded harbour structures, where octopuses like to hide.

Pro tips for more successful catches

When octopus fishing, it is crucial to maintain constant contact with the bottom. Therefore, only lift the bait 20–40 cm and then let it sink in a controlled manner. Octopuses almost always attack during the pause. Allow the egi lure to rest for two to three seconds after each descent. Avoid hard strikes. Octopuses attach themselves. If you feel any weight, simply pull in calmly and evenly.

• Features: integrated rattle, metal spinner blade, UV and glow elements, 3-hook system
• Egi 2.5: 11.5 cm, 25 g for shallower areas
• Egi 3.5: 14 cm, 35 g for deeper water
• Areas of use: harbours, piers, stone embankments, mussel beds, rocky and sandy bottoms with structure.

If you are looking for one of the most effective Japanese octopus lures, the Tako Sumizoku is unbeatable. Choose the right size now and experience octopus fishing at a Japanese level.