NIBOSSY is a No.2.5 bait-wrapping egi developed by KeyStone. It proposes an entirely new fishing method called 'Nibossing®' that uses niboshi (dried baby sardines), and it is ideal for omorig and ika-metal games with light tackle.

For a No.2.5 body (around 7.5 cm), regular kibinago (about 10 cm) is too big. A roughly 4 cm niboshi is the best fit for a No.2.5 egi, and its natural shape and aroma effectively entice swordtip squid (kensaki-ika).

Can I use dashigara (spent niboshi)?

Yes. The 'dashigara' left after making stock still holds plenty of nutrients and can be used effectively. It also makes good use of food waste.

What fishing styles is it suited to?

It is ideal as a dropper for light-tackle omorig, which prizes light weight and handling, and for ika-metal games. It is especially effective for summer swordtip squid (kensaki-ika) fishing.

When is NIBOSSY best used?

It is ideal for omorig and ika-metal games targeting swordtip squid (kensaki-ika). It is especially effective in night squid fishing, where the natural scent of niboshi lures the squid.

What methods can it be used for?

It can be used as a dropper for omorig and ika-metal games. With excellent handling on light tackle, it suits everyone from beginners to advanced anglers.

NIBOSSY | KeyStone | Omorig | Ika-Metal | Bait-Wrapping Egi

Q: What kind of bait is recommended?

A roughly 4 cm niboshi is best. The spent niboshi (dashigara) left after making stock is also effective and economical.

A New Proposal from KEYSTONE

Introducing NIBOSSY®, a new option for enjoying omorig and ika-metal games this summer. KeyStone, a company that loves squid fishing, proposes an entirely new fishing method called 'Nibossing®' that makes use of the niboshi (dried baby sardines) always stocked in your kitchen. Through this uniquely KeyStone approach, the natural shape, aroma, and texture of the niboshi effectively entice swordtip squid (kensaki-ika).

The Best Choice Is a Bait-Wrapping Egi
A New Sensation: Nibossing®

The full-fledged summer season for swordtip squid (kensaki-ika) is finally upon us. At this time of year, many night squid-fishing boats rely primarily on bait-wrapping egi. These fishermen land close to 500 kg to 1 ton of kensaki-ika every night.
It is no exaggeration to say that unless damage from pufferfish, mackerel, and the like becomes excessive, they never consider anything other than a bait-wrapping egi. That is how tremendous the effect of bait such as kibinago is at this time. Especially for spawning-season kensaki-ika, a No.4.0 bait-wrapping egi (around 12 cm) topped with kibinago is the best choice.

'Niboshi' Fits the
Ideal No.2.5 Size

However, with the light-tackle omorig style that prizes lightness and easy handling, you run into the reality that a No.4.0 bait-wrapping egi is too big and hard to work. What is inevitably suited to light omorig and ika-metal games are egi and sutte in the No.2.5 size.
So the answer would seem to be simply to choose a No.2.5 bait-wrapping egi, but there you meet the reality that, for a No.2.5 body (around 7.5 cm), a bait like kibinago (about 10 cm) is too large. Because KeyStone knows firsthand how tremendous the effect of bait is, we searched for a better way.
In the end we arrived at the idea: wouldn't it be great to have a No.2.5 bait-wrapping egi that can carry 'niboshi' instead of kibinago? And so we developed NIBOSSY®, a new option for enjoying omorig and metal-sutte games this summer.

According to Google, niboshi and kibinago differ: 'niboshi is about 4 cm' while 'kibinago is about 10 cm.' In other words, we developed NIBOSSY® this time from the idea of a bait-wrapping egi onto which 'a roughly 4 cm niboshi' would be the best fit.

Perfect for Light Tackle

NIBOSSY® is not merely a bait-wrapping egi that has been made smaller. It has received the finest balance tuning that only KeyStone can deliver, and it is sure to become an essential item for enjoying this summer. You can also enjoy it as a dropper in light-tackle omorig and ika-metal games. By using the niboshi kept in your kitchen, you can enjoy this summer with a light, easygoing feel!

Ideal Posture and Speed

What matters is "an ideal free-fall posture and speed" and "an ideal tension-fall posture."
This is where the quality innovation demanded by top-flight fishermen lies. Despite its ultra-compact size, it delivers an ideal fall speed and posture even with bait attached.

Reliable Fall Performance

With or without bait, NIBOSSY achieves the same fall posture and speed as the "MonroEgi night-squid tune," proving especially effective in nighttime fishing.

Adoption of the Spear-Squid Hook

It is equipped with the "spear-squid hook (yari-ika hook)," praised for 25 years by countless squid fishermen and boasting an outstanding hookup rate. For many years KeyStone has carefully finished each crown hook (kanna) one by one, maintaining professional-grade quality.
This is where the quality innovation demanded by top-flight fishermen lies. Despite its ultra-compact size, it delivers an ideal fall speed and posture even with bait attached.

Making Good Use of Food Waste

Even if it isn't fresh niboshi, the 'dashigara' (spent niboshi) left after making stock can also be used effectively. Don't throw that dashigara away—put it to use! The dashigara from niboshi still holds plenty of nutrients. While much of the umami and amino acids dissolve out when making stock, the niboshi itself still retains nutrients such as calcium, iron, vitamin D, and protein. By eating the spent niboshi as is, turning it into furikake or tsukudani, or reusing it as an ingredient in cooking, you can take in its nutrition without waste. This summer, be sure to head out night squid fishing with your light tackle and your dashigara!

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Loved continuously for over 20 years by top-flight squid fishermen,
it features a high-balance body only the KeyStone brand can design, together with a squid hook engineered specifically for swordtip squid (kensaki-ika).

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