Megapro MSQ-Tiger 80mm – Unweighted Boat Egi Squid Jig | Redhead UV, Red/Yellow, Purple Tiger

Megapro MSQ-Tiger 80mm – Unweighted Boat Egi

The Megapro MSQ-Tiger 80mm is a purpose-built unweighted boat egi designed specifically for vertical squid fishing from a drifting or anchored vessel. Unlike standard shore-cast egi jigs, the MSQ-Tiger carries no keel weight — allowing it to flutter, suspend, and drift naturally in the current at whatever depth you choose. This makes it the go-to choice for boat anglers targeting squid over structure, reefs, and deep-water drop-offs where a controlled, weightless presentation is essential.

Key Features

• Length: 80mm – medium-large profile targeting medium-to-large squid
• Design: Unweighted / No keel weight – purpose-built for boat fishing and vertical presentations
• Lure Style: Boat egi (squid jig) – horizontal flutter and natural drift on the drop with no ballast bias
• Tiger Pattern: Bold tiger-stripe finish with UV-reactive elements for maximum visibility at depth
• Hook System: Double-row prawn-style pin hooks – corrosion-resistant for saltwater use
• Available Colors: Redhead UV, Red/Yellow, Purple Tiger – high-contrast patterns optimized for depth and low-light conditions

Why Unweighted for Boat Fishing?

Standard weighted egi jigs are designed to cast and sink at a fixed rate — great for shore fishing, but limiting from a boat. The MSQ-Tiger’s unweighted design unlocks three key advantages:

• Depth control: Use your line weight and current to place the jig at any depth in the water column – not dictated by a fixed keel weight
• Natural flutter: Without ballast, the jig drifts and flutters freely, mimicking a dying shrimp or baitfish with no unnatural bias
• Vertical jigging: Drop straight down over structure, reefs, or marked squid schools and work the jig vertically with short lifts and long pauses

Color Selection Guide

• Redhead UV: Classic redhead pattern with UV boost – mimics injured baitfish; deadly at dawn, dusk, and under low-light conditions at depth
• Red/Yellow: High-contrast two-tone pattern – stands out at depth in both clear and stained water; a proven producer across a wide range of conditions
• Purple Tiger: UV-enhanced tiger stripe – the night and depth specialist; UV activation creates a pulsing glow that triggers aggressive takes from squid holding deep

How to Fish It from a Boat (Expert Technique)

• Vertical jigging: Drop the MSQ-Tiger to the desired depth over marked squid or structure, then execute short 30–50cm upward lifts followed by long 5–15 second pauses – most takes occur on the pause
• Drift fishing: Allow the jig to drift naturally with the current at depth – minimal rod input; let the unweighted body flutter freely
• Slow-pitch style: Use a slow, rhythmic lift-and-fall cadence to keep the jig in the strike zone for extended periods over deep structure
• Watch for line twitch, sudden slack, or a subtle weight increase – strike immediately with a firm sideways sweep
• At night, use Purple Tiger under a deck light or UV torch for maximum UV activation at depth

Pro Tips

• Use PE 1.5–3.0 braid with a 2–3m fluorocarbon leader (1.0–1.5mm) – heavier leader handles the abrasion of deep reef fishing
• Add a small inline sinker above the leader if you need to get down faster in strong current – the unweighted jig gives you full flexibility
• Fish the MSQ-Tiger alongside a weighted shore egi on a second rod to cover both the mid-column and the bottom simultaneously
• The tiger pattern is particularly effective when squid are feeding on small baitfish schools near the surface at night

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