Ika metal (squid)
14 rod series from 4 Japanese makers, 1.47 m (4'10") to 2.19 m (7'2").
Boat squid fishing with a metal sinker jig, fished at night under lights. A Japanese method that has spread through East Asia.
The makers file these under Ika metal (squid)（イカメタル）、Squid (tsutsu-ika types)（各種ツツイカ）. We only group the makers’ own categories together — we do not decide what a rod is for.
How to choose
This is a boat style with metal sinkers of a set weight; choose the rod by the sinker rating and the tip type that lets you see bites. Rods are short and light, so compare weight and length rather than price. A small baitcasting reel with a line counter is the common partner.
- Rods on this shelf (14 series)
- length 1.47 m (4'10") to 2.19 m (7'2") · weight 67–137 g (2.4–4.8 oz) · packed 88 cm (34.6 in) to 161 cm (63.4 in)
The ranges are the smallest and largest figures among the models listed below, taken from the maker’s specifications. The advice is ours, not the maker’s.
Ika metal rods at a glance
Compare specs
| Series | Sizes | Length | Lure / head | Japan list price | To US (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano Sephia XR Metal Sutte | 13 | 1.80–2.13 m | — | ¥45,400–47,500 | $359–375 |
| Daiwa Emeraldas MX Ikametal | 12 | 1.47–2.13 m | — | ¥31,600–35,400 | $260–287 |
| Tailwalk Metalzon SSD | 11 | 1.57–2.13 m | 20–180 g | ¥25,000–32,000 | $212–263 |
| Daiwa Emeraldas EX IM | 9 | 1.68–2.13 m | — | ¥68,000–73,000 | $522–558 |
| Shimano Sephia Extune Metal Sutte | 9 | 1.80–2.13 m | — | ¥57,300–58,400 | $445–453 |
| Shimano Sephia SS Metal Sutte | 8 | 1.80–2.08 m | — | ¥32,000–34,100 | $263–278 |
| Daiwa Emeraldas AIR Ikametal | 8 | 1.47–2.13 m | — | ¥51,500–53,000 | $403–414 |
| Shimano Sephia Limited Metal Sutte | 7 | 1.88–2.03 m | — | ¥103,000–107,100 | $775–804 |
Showing 8 of 14 current series, most sizes first. Lure / head weight is the range of the makers' ratings across the sizes. Maker list prices in Japan, before tax — not the eBay price.
Rods · 14 series
More filters · length, packed length, weight, pieces, price
A series is shown when at least one of its sizes falls in the range you picked. Every figure is the maker’s published spec; unit conversions are ours.
No rod series match every filter. Try clearing one of them.
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Numbers at a glance
| Series | Sizes | Length / weight | Japan list price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ika metal (squid) | 9 | 78 | 1.47–2.13 m | ¥19,500–¥107,100 |
| Ika metal (squid) | 4 | 17 | 1.57–2.13 m | ¥16,000–¥55,000 |
| Squid (tsutsu-ika types) | 1 | 6 | 1.80–2.19 m | ¥29,500–¥33,500 |
Total to your door (for the list price range above, with ¥5,000 shipping and estimated duty & tax): United States $144–$808 · United Kingdom £121–£654 · Germany €145–€777 · Australia A$204–A$1,106.
From the makers’ published specs and Japan list prices (before tax), converted at this month’s rates. Not eBay prices — the model pages show what is on eBay now.