Squid Jigging

[gilbo]

September and October are here and I am looking at a few sessions for them squid.

Just bought some hard bodied, cloth wrapped and delux jigs and will be out in next couple of weeks for them inky critters.

They are pretty big with the average being 12 to 18" long. Should be good fun.

Anyone else tried this.
;D

[stitch]

Hello Mello
I was given a squid lure from a tackle shop but have never used it, well didnt know we had squid round these parts. Let me know how you get on, wouldn't mind adding a squid to my catch list

john ;D ;D ;D

[gilbo]

We get a lot of them around Cornwall and Devon and I wouldnt be surprised to see them off the Welsh coasts.

They are sometimes in quite large numbers and should add a bit of fun. The small boats go after them and I see no reason why Kayakers couldnt get at them too.

Three or four squid jigs worked up and down through the water layers. Mornings and evenings best and clear water better. There usually found over a rough or rocky ground. Heard stories of the water boiling with them when they get worked into a frenzy attacking jigs. WATCH out for that squirt of ink!!! ;D

Next weekend if the weather is fine will see me after them. Will post and let you know whats doing.

[stitch]

Thanks Gilbo
Will look forward to reading your report.

[dorado]

Only just seen this - they are getting A LOT of squid now from Torquay pier. There they fish them just off the bottom on a float. Some around the 3lb mark! The lads are getting a dozen or more each of an evening.

[fishyyak]

i caught one from mevagissey harbour a few years back,on a float with jig a few feet off bottom.it weighed 1and 3/4 pound,was as long as my shoulder to finger tips.beautiful creature.