Name: MonroEgi Yodaki/Mattari Tune Pink Glow Purple
Brand: KEYSTONE
SKU: monroegi_yodaki_mattari-25-ypkp
Price: 1375 JPY
Availability: InStock

Swordtip Squid, Spear Squid, Japanese Flying Squid

Night Squid Fishing

MonroEgi Yodaki/Mattari Tune

Conquer the Night Sea,
Even Slower

Night squid fishing for swordtip squid, spear squid, and Japanese flying squid.
Our standard “Yodaki Tune,” retuned to sink even more slowly.
The “Mattari Tune” drifts slowly in a near-horizontal orientation to make even wary squid commit.

Proven on the Water — Real Power

A Relaxed 7-8 sec/1m Slow Fall

Retuned from the standard Yodaki Tune (1m/4-5 sec) to fall even more slowly, this slow-fall model achieves a fall rate of 1m/7-8 sec. With its weight held to 9g, it falls slowly in a near-horizontal orientation, drawing strikes from wary squid you could never catch before and greatly widening your range of presentation. The sinker is stamped with [Msize 2.5] for easy identification.

A Vertical Lift-Off That Captivates Swordtip Squid

Night squid fishing is a vertical technique, dropping the rig straight down. Vertical movement matters more than horizontal motion. A light jerk sends it leaping upward, then it settles into a rock-steady fall that entices the squid. On-the-water results prove that swordtip squid react strongly to this vertical jump action. From action to stay to fall, every motion in the sequence is efficient, drawing out even large parasol-size squid without spooking them.

Shines When Activity Is Low

Omorig’s greatest strength is out-fishing ika-metal when squid activity is low or the current is fast. Thanks to its high-buoyancy body of hard foamed urethane, the MonroEgi Mattari Tune’s sharp head and fat waist grip the current and hold an exquisite balance. Its slower, more level fall makes even low-activity squid commit.

A Scientific Approach to Glow Colors

In night squid fishing, glow (luminous) colors are most effective after sunset. The MonroEgi Mattari Tune employs KeyStone’s own wide range of glows—pink glow, orange glow, yellow glow and more. Alongside proven red-base and green-base colors, the lineup also includes non-luminous models with silhouette and flashing effects. By matching them to the sea conditions, the time of day, and the squid species, you can pinpoint the day’s hot color.

Tough Crown Hooks Built for Big Squid

Despite its compact size 2.5, it carries two rows of tough No.4-class crown hooks (kanna). Normally a small egi has little buoyancy, so heavy hooks would upset its balance—but the high buoyancy of hard foamed urethane makes it possible to fit tough crown hooks that handle even parasol-class swordtip squid. You can fight with confidence across every method: dropper rigs, ika-metal, and omorig.

FAQ

What is the difference between omorig and ika-metal?

Omorig uses a mid-water sinker to let the egi (squid jig) drift in the mid-layer. Ika-metal uses a lead sutte as the main lure with an egi or sutte on a dropper. The MonroEgi Mattari Tune works with both methods, and in omorig it especially out-performs a metal jig when fish activity is low.

Why do glow colors work in night squid fishing?

In night squid fishing, glow (luminous) colors give the squid a visual appeal in the darkness. Especially after sunset, glow colors charged by the boat’s fish-attracting lights are effective. The MonroEgi Mattari Tune offers a wide range of glow colors—pink glow, orange glow, yellow glow and more—so you can match them to the sea conditions.

When does the slow fall work best?

The Mattari Tune is designed for a slow fall of 1m/7-8 sec. It is effective when the current is slack, when cold water and low activity make squid sluggish, and when targeting wary large squid. By drifting more slowly and in a more horizontal orientation, it appeals even to squid that would see through a fast fall, widening your range of presentation.

Can I use it for squid other than swordtip squid?

Yes. It works for all squid you can target in boat squid fishing—swordtip squid, spear squid, Japanese flying squid and more. Swordtip squid in particular react strongly to the vertical jump action, so the MonroEgi Mattari Tune’s lift-off is highly effective. And because it carries tough crown hooks that handle even large parasol-size squid, you can fight an unexpected big one with confidence.

What is the difference between the Mattari Tune and the Yodaki Tune?

The biggest differences are the fall rate and the fall orientation. The standard Yodaki Tune sinks at 1m/4-5 sec, while the Mattari Tune is slower at 1m/7-8 sec. Its weight is also reduced from 10g to 9g, so it falls slowly in a more horizontal orientation. It excels against wary squid and in low-activity conditions, and you can tell it apart by the [Msize 2.5] stamp on the sinker. It comes in size 2.5 only.