How to catch squid - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jorluivil · 03-03-2013, 07:58 PM

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Pics are better
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Is it just me or were some of the squid attacking the one that was hooked?

djphaneuf · 03-03-2013, 08:25 PM

For a lot of good ideas. I will definitely go back to a smaller sinker and see if I can develop a better feel.

Has anyone tried attaching a small glow stick or anything that gives off light?

GregAndrew · 03-03-2013, 09:12 PM

The gangions typically use glow in the dark beads above the tines. You should also use a glow jig at the bottom for night squidding. A headlamp, to recharge the glow, at the surface is a good idea too. Squid see good enough at night and need no other light to find your rig.

GregAndrew · 03-03-2013, 09:31 PM

Dwntwn: There is no easy answer to what they look like on a FF. It depends on lots of variables. Individual Squid give a very weak return cause the only part bouncing the ping is the tiny beak. When they are really thick, they can give a pretty strong signal. The quality of the FF, how it is setup (sensitivity) and whether or not it is color are big variables too.

ful-rac · 03-04-2013, 09:26 PM

Heres what squid looks like on my hds the green spots, and BSB the large red marks.

jbasin0 · 03-05-2013, 07:44 AM

Thanks for sharing the picture.

Does anyone have any insight as to what to look for on a black and white screen?

Ggiannig89 · 03-05-2013, 11:39 AM

Tried making some aquid bait on saturday and failed but now with all the help on this thread I feel confident I can catch some on my next trip. Thanks bwe

03-03-2013, 07:58 PM	#1
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Knowledge is good Pics are better Video is priceless Is it just me or were some of the squid attacking the one that was hooked? __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

03-03-2013, 08:25 PM	#2
djphaneuf Junior Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 13	Thanks For a lot of good ideas. I will definitely go back to a smaller sinker and see if I can develop a better feel. Has anyone tried attaching a small glow stick or anything that gives off light?

03-04-2013, 09:26 PM	#5
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Squid marks Heres what squid looks like on my hds the green spots, and BSB the large red marks. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

03-05-2013, 07:44 AM	#6
jbasin0 Junior Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San clemente Posts: 12	Black and White Thanks for sharing the picture. Does anyone have any insight as to what to look for on a black and white screen?

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03-03-2013, 09:12 PM	#3
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	The gangions typically use glow in the dark beads above the tines. You should also use a glow jig at the bottom for night squidding. A headlamp, to recharge the glow, at the surface is a good idea too. Squid see good enough at night and need no other light to find your rig.

03-03-2013, 09:31 PM	#4
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Dwntwn: There is no easy answer to what they look like on a FF. It depends on lots of variables. Individual Squid give a very weak return cause the only part bouncing the ping is the tiny beak. When they are really thick, they can give a pretty strong signal. The quality of the FF, how it is setup (sensitivity) and whether or not it is color are big variables too.

03-05-2013, 11:39 AM	#7
Ggiannig89 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: El Cajon Posts: 512	Tried making some aquid bait on saturday and failed but now with all the help on this thread I feel confident I can catch some on my next trip. Thanks bwe