Inchiku fishing is very popular at the moment. It’s a soft lure that allows you to make numerous hits on a wide range of fish. Let’s take a closer look at the techniques to use with an inchiku.
Differences between madai and inchiku
Inchiku and madai are often confused. This is quite normal, as these two types of lures were developed by Japanese fishermen. But more than that, they are used to catch almost the same types of fish. The madai is indeed used to catch mainly sparids.
However, the Inchiku is a more versatile lure than the madai. In fact, you can use this lure for bass and pollock fishing. Anglers are unanimous on this versatility of the Inchiku. Furthermore, it is very effective for vertical fishing. Where it differs from the madai is that the Inchiku also allows for handling at a wider angle.
Fish to target
The inchiku is very versatile and is suitable for a wide range of fish types. Moreover, since the inchiku allows you to fish all layers of the water, you can expect to catch benthic predators such as dentex, capon and paddlefish.
On some days you can also catch dorado and sars. When fishing in the open water, the inchiku allows you to target pelagics such as amberjacks. It is also not uncommon to catch tuna with this lure.
Possible animations
While the madai allows you to fish exclusively vertically, the inchiku gives you more room to manoeuvre. It is a soft lure that is made for novice and more experienced anglers. Indeed, you can use several animation techniques with the Inchiku.
To begin with, the Inchiku allows you to fish close to the bottom. And its biggest advantage in this case is that you can handle it with great ease even at a high angle. In addition to bottom fishing, the Inchiku also allows you to fish in a sawtooth pattern.
To make your lure attractive to fish, this technique consists in moving the Inchiku in jerks. You should not hesitate to make the lure vibrate a little to excite the water more. Finally, in terms of techniques, you can also use the same techniques as in jigging with an Inchiku.
Baits to use
Because of its squid shape, the inchiku is already a bait in its own right. But above all, its shape and profile are chosen for hydrodynamic purposes. To increase the effectiveness of this lure, anglers often use a piece of bait.
In most cases, strips of squid or cuttlefish are placed on the hooks of the inchiku. Adding bait increases your chances, however, there is a downside to this technique. The fact is that you may also attract small fish.
