Best Squid Jigs For Beginners In Australia

Squid fishing is one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to get into fishing in Australia. You don't need a boat, the gear is affordable, and a feed of fresh calamari is hard to beat. The most important piece of gear is your squid jig, so here are the best jigs to start with and how to choose them.

1. InkStriker Squid Jigs: The Budget Starter

If you're just starting out, you will lose jigs to weed and rocks while you learn. InkStriker squid jigs start from $5, come in sizes 1.5 to 3.5 and 10 colours, and work day and night. They're the easiest way to build a jig box without worrying about every snag.

2. Yamashita Egi Oh F: The Beginner Jig From A Top Brand

The Yamashita Egi Oh F was designed by Yamashita specifically for new squid anglers, replacing the popular Sutte-R. It has a full glow body and a sharp darting action, and it's easy to cast and work. It's a great way to fish a quality Japanese jig without the premium price.

3. R&B Squid Jigs: Glow Bodies And Multi Buy Savings

R&B squid jigs have glow bodies for day and night fishing, a knife edge sinker for an easy darting action and fine stainless hooks. Buy more and save, with up to 15% off when you buy five or more across any sizes.

4. Yamashita Egi Oh Live: The Step Up

Once you're hooked, the Yamashita Egi Oh Live is one of the most trusted squid jigs around. Its warm jacket cloth turns light into a subtle warmth for a more natural appeal, and the slim nose design gives a sharp darting action with less effort.

Which Sizes And Colours To Start With

Start with sizes 2.5 and 3.0, which cover most land based squid fishing. Pick a spread of colours rather than several of the same:

  • A natural colour for clear water and bright days
  • An orange, pink or red for dirty water and low light
  • A glow jig for dawn, dusk and night

Not sure about sizes? Read our guide: Squid Jig Sizes Explained.

The Rest Of Your Beginner Kit

  • Leader: a fluorocarbon egi leader such as Sunline SV-1 resists abrasion on rocks and weed.
  • A way to charge glow jigs: a UV light box or UV torch makes glow jigs far more effective at night.
  • Storage: an egi case keeps jigs tidy and stops the hooks tangling.
  • Braid scissors: ordinary scissors fray braid. Braid scissors cut it cleanly.

Want it all in one place? See our Top 10 Squidding Essentials.

Always check your state's fishing rules, including bag and size limits, before you head out.

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