09-05-2017, 01:24 AM
First of all, there are Yamashitas, and there are other Yamashitas, many different sizes and styles. The same is true for YoZuris. I have YoZuris that are the same size and shape as the Yamashita Naorys, and they fish very close to the Naory in efficiency. The YoZuri "mini" is a very efficient top jig on a high-low rig, although as stated above I hardly ever use one except in deep water. The standard tackle store YoZuri of four inches long is just too big and will almost always get out fished by a skilled jigger with a smaller jig. The 3&1/2" YoZuri is a little better, but still a bit on the large size for my (and many squid's) taste. I don't use scent but have found that if they speed right up to the jig and don't grab it, often a change of color and/or size will make the difference. I have had them disregard the standard Naory size 1.8B and switched to the little size 1.5 with a slower sink rate and hammered them. I have killed them using a white jig, had them turn off, put on a pink or orange jig, and banged them hard all over again. See my thread below "Merry Christmas to all squidders" and click on the link and you will see many Yamashita, YoZuri, and other jigs not readily available in this country. A large arsenal of jigs definitely increases ones catch.