Squidlord Jigs
Built to imitate one of the ocean’s most universal forage species, the AnglerCo Squidlord Jig was designed to look, move, and present like a real squid in distress — because nearly every offshore predator on the planet eats squid. From snapper and grouper to tuna, amberjack, kingfish, and cobia, squid are a natural food source fish instinctively recognize and aggressively attack. The Squidlord’s lifelike squid profile, soft-edge contours, and detailed tentacle styling create an incredibly realistic presentation in the water, while the asymmetrical body and bottom-shifted weighting produce a slow flat-fall wobble that looks like a wounded squid struggling to escape. The result is a jig that stays in the strike zone longer, triggers savage reaction strikes on the drop, and is backed by a Kevlar assist system and XL-strong hooks built for serious offshore fish.
THE LINEUP (PICK YOUR COLOR)
Radium Specter Squidlord Jig
The Radium Specter Squidlord Jig was designed to stand out when offshore predators are hunting aggressively in deep water. Featuring an eerie translucent glow body with radioactive green highlights and realistic squid detailing, the Radium Specter creates an unmistakable target below the surface. Its asymmetrical profile produces a wounded, darting flutter on the fall that mimics a fleeing squid or distressed baitfish — triggering violent reaction strikes from snapper, grouper, tuna, amberjack, and other offshore predators.
- Weights: 30g, 70g, 100g, 150g, 200g, 300g
Blood Mantle Squidlord Jig
The Blood Mantle Squidlord Jig was designed to imitate a wounded squid in distress — the kind of easy meal offshore predators instinctively attack. Featuring natural squid coloration with deep blood-red accents, detailed spotting, and lifelike mantle styling, the Blood Mantle delivers an incredibly realistic presentation in the water. Its asymmetrical body creates an erratic wobble and flutter on the fall, mimicking a fleeing or injured squid and triggering violent reaction strikes from snapper, grouper, tuna, amberjack, and other deep-water predators.
- Weights: 30g, 70g, 100g, 150g, 200g, 300g
Scarlet Glow Squidlord Jig
The Scarlett Glow Squidlord Jig combines a realistic squid profile with bold offshore visibility to create a lure predators can’t ignore. Featuring a vibrant scarlet glow finish, detailed tentacle accents, and lifelike squid styling, this jig is designed to stand out in deep water and trigger aggressive reaction strikes from snapper, grouper, tuna, and other offshore species.
- Weights: 30g, 70g, 100g, 150g, 200g, 300g
The Squidlord Jig
The AnglerCo Squidlord Jig is built for anglers who want maximum action and maximum durability in deep water.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT WEIGHT JIG
Weight selection makes or breaks your jigging day. Too light, and your line bows in the current. Too heavy, and you lose action.
General rule: 1 gram of jig weight per foot of depth.
Example: 200 ft of water = ~200g jig.
Adjust for current:
- Heavy current = step up in weight.
- Light or no current = fish as light as possible for maximum flutter.
We always recommend using the lightest jig that conditions allow.
More natural fall = more bites.
How to Fish the Squidlord Jig
The Squidlord Jig was engineered to imitate a wounded squid struggling through the water column, giving anglers multiple ways to trigger aggressive offshore reaction strikes. Thanks to its asymmetrical squid body, bottom-shifted weighting, and slow flat-fall action, the Squidlord stays active throughout the drop — wobbling, fluttering, and hanging naturally in the strike zone where predators can’t resist it.
Slow Pitch Jigging
Drop the Squidlord to the bottom and work it with slow, controlled lift-and-fall movements. The asymmetrical body creates an erratic squid wobble and wide flutter that mimics a distressed squid trying to escape. This presentation is deadly for grouper, snapper, amberjack, and structure-oriented predators feeding near reefs, wrecks, and ledges.
Vertical Jigging
The Squidlord excels when fished vertically through the water column with sharp lifts and controlled drops. As the jig slides and flutters back down, it imitates a wounded squid or baitfish spiraling downward — triggering violent strikes from tuna, kingfish, cobia, and suspended pelagic species.
Freefall
One of the most effective ways to fish the Squidlord is simply letting it do what it was designed to do. Send it down on slack line and allow the jig to flutter naturally on the fall. The built-in wobble, hang time, and squid profile create an easy target predators instinctively attack before it ever reaches bottom.
Deadstick
When the bite slows down, let the Squidlord rest motionless near the bottom for a minute or two before moving it again. Predators often hover nearby watching the jig during the pause, and the moment it lifts off bottom, the sudden movement frequently triggers an immediate reaction strike from fish that were tracking it the entire time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Squidlord different?
The Squidlord’s lifelike squid profile was engineered to imitate one of the most commonly hunted prey species in the ocean. Its asymmetrical body design and bottom-shifted weighting create a slow, flat-fall wobble that looks like a wounded squid struggling through the water column — the kind of easy meal predators instinctively attack. That extended hang time keeps the jig in the strike zone longer, giving snapper, grouper, tuna, amberjack, and other offshore predators more time to track it down and commit to the strike.
What size do I use?
A solid starting point is roughly 1 gram per foot of water under normal conditions.
- 30g = around 30 feet
- 70g = around 70 feet
- 100g = around 100 feet
- 150g = around 150 feet
- 200g = around 200 feet
- 300g = around 300 feet
If the current is ripping or your drift speed increases, move up a size to stay vertical and keep the jig working right.
Does it come with hooks?
Yes. The 30g version comes pre-rigged with a single assist hook. All other sizes (70g–300g) come pre-rigged with dual assist hooks and are ready to tie on and drop.
Need extras? Grab AnglerCo Assist Pro Jig Hooks. They work with all AnglerCo jigs and jigs from other brands too.
How do I fish the Squidlord Jig?
The Squidlord is designed for slow pitch and long-fall jigging techniques. Drop the jig to depth, then use smooth upward rod lifts before lowering the rod tip back toward the water.
As the rod tip drops, give the jig a slight amount of slack line so it can flutter, slide, and hang naturally on the fall like a wounded squid.
- Lift the rod slowly
- Lower the rod tip toward the water
- Allow slight slack on the fall
- Repeat while staying connected to the jig
Most bites happen on the fall while the jig is wobbling, fluttering, and hanging in the strike zone. If it suddenly feels heavy, stops early, or your line jumps — swing.
