Newport, Ri - 2008 Squid Season

[eatfish]

The 9th

[usergopats]

[quote name='Garbageband' post='11503' date='May 8 2008, 06:55 AM']If they were cleaned, they should be edible still. If they aren't cleaned, they probably smell by now.







I respectfully disagree. They last very long time in the freezer even if they're previously cleaned, imho.[/quote]



IT depends i think on how long you plan on freezing them, last year i froze almost 200 lbs of squid some i cleaned first and those started to get tough and freezer burnt in a few months and the ones i did not clean easily lasted a year fine and they would last longer, plus its easier than trying to clean all those at once, and yes i caught them myself and all during the day.

[waidg]

It was a clear and calm night------ too calm, so there were hardly any action on Wednesday. Started from the Hyatt side of bridge around 7 p.m., then moved my way toward the wall/park and ended around 10 p.m. with nothing in my bucket <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/crying.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':lol' /> .Saw small schools of bait fish and a small boat underneath the bridge.

[angy168]

[quote name='pearldiver' post='11508' date='May 7 2008, 05:59 PM']I spoke to a guy last Sunday who went out on the francis fleet for squid. He got 14 and was high hook or close to it. Wind and seas were almost unbearable he said with some poor soul begging to come back to land. lol, <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':lol' /> I know what that is like.[/quote]



Exactly what I feel. Squid fishing is more about the finesse of jigging and detect the slightest pull/heaviness of a bite. I went on Viking for squid and never like squid fishing on a rocking platform, where it's very hard for me to jig and detect the bite.

[sfoxnh]

Was there from 8:30 to 11:30PM, got 5 total... slow night.

[angy168]

[quote name='usergopats' post='11519' date='May 7 2008, 10:59 PM']IT depends i think on how long you plan on freezing them, last year i froze almost 200 lbs of squid some i cleaned first and those started to get tough and freezer burnt in a few months and the ones i did not clean easily lasted a year fine and they would last longer, plus its easier than trying to clean all those at once, and yes i caught them myself and all during the day.[/quote]



I think it also depends on whether you clean them with sea water or freshwater. Saw a guy cleaned his squid at the wall, pour sea water (using a bucket) on them and shake the basket, a pretty clever idea (no mess at home).

[bunu324]

Caught 50 ish squid between 3 people on Wednesday, started catching around 6AM, then spurts here and there until the last one around 11:30AM. Left just after Noon.



Some points we were bailing them, others they were picky. Seems just as the tide was moving was the best time. We picked up squid all along the bridge. And saw a good number being taken by the wall. We didn't beat the rush there to secure a decent spot, at the same time, i dont think we knew how to squid that area technique wise.



Tip: If you're in the general area where squid are being taken, no need to move around. Chances are, the technique is not what's working and from what i've gathered on this forum just follow what the productive guy next to u is doing. Still learning myself, and changed my rig and color pattern around from obseving those guys around me.

[cirodimegliophd]

Well,

I got there around 7:25pm last night, just in time to have to feed the meter an extra quarter.

Fished until ~00:00 and a good sized female and a smaller one. Natalie MBA you beat me good.

The gals from Taiwan whimpered about the lack of luck and ended up with more in the bucket than I who was off to a better start with my sole catch.



Some folks, they'd be the "smokers" from water world, on the wooden slip adjacent to the causeway, were banging cylinders and flooding light and seemed to have a more steady catch. Presumably they were holding up the show, as the squid coming through would focus on their lamps before even recognizing the quiet hiss of our gas lanterns. Romantic a way of fishing with gas lights may be, I am trying to convince my father to lug his 30 amp power plant up and then we can really start messing with things.



We'll be cooking the squid in the air, as we pull them out of the water.



Ran into a squidfish. net guy who had a glove in his pail.

I think he said that his wife caught it.

Whoever you are, it was nice meeting you.

I have also identified myself with DrCiro on my catch pail.



Squiding aside, I really enjoy the social aspect of the sport.

Especially seeing as how, most of the time we have been there of late, has given us more time for socializing, than we might wish for, perhaps.



The next few days are a clusterfish for me, but I am going to be staying in Newport starting next week and I can go back to being a regular once again.



Cheers,

DrCheero

[TravisS]

Is anyone heading out to go boating for some squid Saturday?

[flukeprodigy]

Ugh i need to plan another trip up there but the next week is pretty hectic for me. I have to at least get one good night of squid slaying under my belt this year. I need a freezer full of nice sized whole squid if I'm gonna fill limits of 20:" fluke this year

[uptech2000]

[quote name='flukeprodigy' post='11529' date='May 9 2008, 12:10 AM']Ugh i need to plan another trip up there but the next week is pretty hectic for me. I have to at least get one good night of squid slaying under my belt this year. I need a freezer full of nice sized whole squid if I'm gonna fill limits of 20:" fluke this year[/quote]





flukeprodigy,

Where do you luanch your boat and best spot for squid and fluke fishing on a boat? thanks.

[luftnpanzrwagn]

Caught 11 in 2.5 hours last night, from 8-10:30. Every single squid was caught on green. Not a lot of bait around, but plenty of 2-3 inch microsquid hanging around the underwater lamp.



I was using a telescoping pole, sans reel... and it was great. They bit, boom... in the bucket. They didn't even have time ink.



To the squidfisher who donated his only squid to us, greatly appreciated.



Fishing slowed down at high tide, so we drove home.

[runkel]

[quote name='luftnpanzrwagn' post='11531' date='May 9 2008, 12:28 AM']Caught 11 in 2.5 hours last night, from 8-10:30. Every single squid was caught on green. Not a lot of bait around, but plenty of 2-3 inch microsquid hanging around the underwater lamp.



I was using a telescoping pole, sans reel... and it was great. They bit, boom... in the bucket. They didn't even have time ink.



To the squidfisher who donated his only squid to us, greatly appreciated.



Fishing slowed down at high tide, so we drove home.[/quote]



Fished the same time frame. My buddy had 15 to my 1 and I tied his rig. Had all his luck with 2 dollar Benny's glow in the dark jigs. Only diff was I had 20lb test and he had 10.

[orlandino]

[quote name='Andy' post='11523' date='May 8 2008, 10:25 PM']I think it also depends on whether you clean them with sea water or freshwater. Saw a guy cleaned his squid at the wall, pour sea water (using a bucket) on them and shake the basket, a pretty clever idea (no mess at home).[/quote]





If you plan on freezing do not rinse in freshwater it will cause the flesh to break down much sooner . Same with your fish only rinse under freshwater just before cooking if needed.

[Snaildarter]

[quote name='uptech2000' post='11530' date='May 8 2008, 10:22 AM']flukeprodigy,

Where do you luanch your boat and best spot for squid and fluke fishing on a boat? thanks.[/quote]

Am leaving w/ the boat in an hour or so and will launch at the Wilson Park Ramp in N. Kingston since we'll be squidding further up the bay near Quansett pier. Will let you know how we do tommorrow. If I were squidding in Newport from the boat I would launch at the Galalee ramp in PT Judith. It's easy there and only about a 7 mile run over to Newport Harbor. Best of luck. Snaildarter

[flukeprodigy]

[quote name='uptech2000' post='11530' date='May 9 2008, 12:22 AM']flukeprodigy,

Where do you luanch your boat and best spot for squid and fluke fishing on a boat? thanks.[/quote]





I wish i had a boat <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':lol' />



Listen to snaildarter though....especially if you're looking to target fluke a little later on. Pt Judith and all along the narragansett beaches hold some nice fish. I've also been known to limit out in an hour over in newport <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[angy168]

I am wondering anyone uses baitcasting setup for squid jigging. I have spinning setup and it's easier to jig the rod using right hand while cranking with left hand. But I also bought a Daiwa sweepfire baitcasting rod (only $10 from Capitol NYC) which has a softer fiberglass blank and produces much better jigging action (more like a flyrod). Since fishing from the bridge/wall you don't need to cast too far, I figure a baitcasting setup is much easier to release the line into water.

[Squidaholic]

[quote name='Andy' post='11539' date='May 9 2008, 05:01 AM']I am wondering anyone uses baitcasting setup for squid jigging. I have spinning setup and it's easier to jig the rod using right hand while cranking with left hand. But I also bought a Daiwa sweepfire baitcasting rod (only $10 from Capitol NYC) which has a softer fiberglass blank and produces much better jigging action (more like a flyrod). Since fishing from the bridge/wall you don't need to cast too far, I figure a baitcasting setup is much easier to release the line into water.[/quote]





I've tried both and spinning reel gets the line down and squid up much faster than a baitcaster would. In a baitcaster the free line is limited to the rotation of the spool whereas the free line in the spinning reel comes out independently of the spool, therefore enabled the line to come out faster to get to the squid when they're bitting. Also, you don't have to switch the rod back and forth between hands, this action slows the process of squidding.

[Squidaholic]

Also, when jigging with the baitcaster, it's annoying to switch back and forth between hands to give it a few cranks to tighten the slacked line, whereas in the spinning set up, your hand is already on the handle to adjust the tension if necessary. Don't get me wrong, I love baitcasters, I have Shimano Calcutta 700S and 400B and Penn International 975 and 965. I use them for lures, plugs etc...but not for squidding though. I found it to be slow and cumbersome.

[legenux]

any1 caught a lot wednesday night?