Squid as Lobster Bait in Hoop Net?

[Tman]

Save the squid for bottom fishing or surf fishing...lobsters will have nothing to do with squid, think what the squid likes to eat.

Take advice of others, macs, salmon heads, sardines...

[CardShark]

Thanks for all the replies and advice guys.

Went to Channel Islands Harbor break wall last night with a buddy.

We had 3 nets each and hooped from sunset to about 10:30pm, pulling nets every 30 mins or so.

We got 8 shorts a piece for 16 total. 3 were close enough that we measured them but all the others were tiny.

I put only squid in one of my nets and that did account for 2 of the shorts out of my 8 so it does work.
Squid is more expensive than other bait though so not cost effective if you're going to buy it.

Thanks for the offer TJones but I'm in Camarillo.
I would have tried it if you were closer.
Have you had success using rockfish as lobster bait?
I would think it wouldn't be that effective since it's not oily and doesn't have a strong scent.

[DanaPT]

Originally Posted by CardShark

Thanks for all the replies and advice guys.

Went to Channel Islands Harbor break wall last night with a buddy.

We had 3 nets each and hooped from sunset to about 10:30pm, pulling nets every 30 mins or so.

We got 8 shorts a piece for 16 total. 3 were close enough that we measured them but all the others were tiny.

I put only squid in one of my nets and that did account for 2 of the shorts out of my 8 so it does work.
Squid is more expensive than other bait though so not cost effective if you're going to buy it.

Thanks for the offer TJones but I'm in Camarillo.
I would have tried it if you were closer.
Have you had success using rockfish as lobster bait?
I would think it wouldn't be that effective since it's not oily and doesn't have a strong scent.

If you go out take a rod and at least one hook.. fish for Macs in between pulls.

[CardShark]

Originally Posted by DanaPT

If you go out take a rod and at least one hook.. fish for Macs in between pulls.

We did. Fished with squid for Macs but only managed 1 the entire night. There were tons of fairly large smelt in the water though.

[Mahigeer]

Once at the Catalina Mole for lobster hunt, there was so much squid, that you could walk on water!

We only caught 2 short lobsters. They just stayed home and waited for the squid to die and fall on their lap.

No need to crawl.

I would not use them if I can help it, but as last resort--why not.

[goldenglory18]

Originally Posted by CardShark

We did. Fished with squid for Macs but only managed 1 the entire night. There were tons of fairly large smelt in the water though.

Throw small shiny baits. I've been catching my flyline macks with these....





Not as efficient as a sabiki, but its a ton of fun on light tackle......