Rigging complex Ika Metal (Squid Metal) leaders in low light or rolling seas is a major frustration for anglers, often resulting in tangles and lost fishing time. This pre-tied "Baticon" system solves that struggle instantly, offering a professional-grade, two-branch leader integrated with Hayabusa's proven UV Real Minnow flies to trigger aggression in wary New Zealand arrow and broad squid.
Designed for the technical vertical contact game, this rig combines the stealth of fluorocarbon with the high-visibility attraction of the Real Minnow sabiki, ensuring it performs exceptionally well even when squid are fixated on small whitebait or anchovy schools.
Features:
- Hybrid Attraction: Integrates "UV Real Minnow" flies on the droppers to mimic local baitfish, triggering predatory strikes from squid that ignore standard jigs.
- Anti-Tangle System: High-grade rotary beads and fluorocarbon line stiffness dramatically reduce main-line wrapping during rapid descents.
- Ready-to-Fish: Eliminates the need for complex knot-tying on the boat; simply tie to the main line, attach a metal sutte, and fish.
- Double Branch (2x2): Features two connection points per rig, doubling the strike zone and allowing for multiple jig/fly combinations.
Benefit:
- The "Real Minnow" body isn't just a visual aid; it creates a micro-vibration in the current that mimics a distressed baitfish. This is deadly during the change of light when squid move up the water column to hunt small schooling fish.
How to Use:
- Attach a heavy "Metal Sutte" (Squid Metal) lure to the bottom clip to act as the weight. The UV Real Minnow dropper sits above it, acting as the "teaser" — often the squid will attack the teaser fly aggressively when they are shy of the larger metal jig.
Specifications:
- Configuration: 2 Rigs per Pack / 2 Branches per Rig
- Leader Material: Fluorocarbon (Invisible in water)
- Lure Type: UV Real Minnow (Soft resin coating)
- Compatibility: Suitable for standard Squid Metal / Baticon rods
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