Saltwater
Japanese Flying Squid
Todarodes pacificus
- Peak season
- Fall and Winter (September-January)
- Length range
- 15–35 cm
- Weight range
- 0.1–0.8 kg
- Typical depth
- 0–500 m
Habitat
Open ocean and coastal waters of the northwest Pacific. Migrates between deep and shallow waters seasonally.
Behavior
Highly migratory schooling squid that can leap out of the water to escape predators. Hunts small fish and crustaceans.
Best techniques
- Ika-metal jigging
- Squid jigs (egi) under lights at night
- Vertical jigging from boats
- Multiple jig dropper rigs
