Newport Ri 2015 Squid Season

[Squidislife78]

Do you know were do the squid bite really well because planning to go squid fishing in newport ri or Jamestown

[CalamaroItalia]

Hey guys, I made the mistake of ordering a set of "floating" squid jigs last night (below is a link). Can anyone tell me if this was a mistake, or are these floating jigs still commonly used for squidding in RI?


Link to floating squid jigs: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00PZHBAQG...ref=plSrch

[skwidbert]

Hey guys, I made the mistake of ordering a set of "floating" squid jigs last night (below is a link). Can anyone tell me if this was a mistake, or are these floating jigs still commonly used for squidding in RI?


Link to floating squid jigs: <a class="bbc_url" href='http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00PZHBAQG/ref=mp_s_a_1_78?qid=1431518157&sr=8-78&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=Squid+jigs&dpPl=1&dpID=41dqw1fcDnL&ref=plSrch'>http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00PZHBAQG/ref=mp_s_a_1_78?qid=1431518157&sr=8-78&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=Squid+jigs&dpPl=1&dpID=41dqw1fcDnL&ref=plSrch</a>

Those are the right type. i ordered a set of jigs like those from eBay last year and tho I did catch some squid, the yozuris and yamashitas caught lots more.

[BillG]

Hey guys, I made the mistake of ordering a set of "floating" squid jigs last night (below is a link). Can anyone tell me if this was a mistake, or are these floating jigs still commonly used for squidding in RI?


Link to floating squid jigs: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00PZHBAQG...ref=plSrch

 

I would think the floating jig would work well enough with an egg sinker or a depth finder on the line to place the jig a set distance off the bottom. Alternately, I've read that when they are hanging out on the surface with no interest in biting, a small floating jig can get them to hit. Lastly, you would have to play around with the position and size, but I would think you could modify them to add some weight, probably just below the "fins" to turn them into a sinking jig. At least they didn't cost too much. One issue, a lot of the jigs which give the size in inches are not including the hooks, so these might be fairly large jigs, compared to the most popular ones around here.

[Gilligan]

The ad swidbert mentioned does say 3&1/2" including hooks so they shouldn't be overly huge although I prefer them a little smaller. I have used floaters with some success in deep water by tying the jig about three feet up the line with a one ounce bank sinker at the end of the line on a dropper loop. This is for when the squid are in deep water on the bottom and I am casting and retrieving from a dock or in a drifting boat. The floaters also work on a high-low rig with a heavier jig on the bottom when vertical jigging from a dock. I do rarely use floaters though. I do use very slow sinkers like the Yamashita Naory in size 1.5S or I.8S when the squid are near the top like BillG says, sometimes the finicky ones will go for those very slow sinking jigs when they won't hit heavier ones.

[CalamaroItalia]

Bill/Squidbert-


Thanks for the info on the floating jigs. I will give them a go and report back on their performance. Meantime, Bill, are you suggesting that these lures could be modified via split-shot weights near the fins?


Thanks,

Jerry

[K.O.]

I'm a beginner for squid fishing.

I went to GI causeway on the last Friday night and got 10 squids from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. for the first time.

9 squids were fished from 3 a.m. to 4 a.m.

In 10 jigs I brought, I tried three. The yo-zuri pink bought in Ocean State tackle (Dave recommended)

was the best in that night. 

The school of squids glitterd in ocean was very beautiful and exciting!

 

Thank you for the many kind fishers there and the advisers in this forum. 

[squidUknot]

anything?

[1LuckySquid]

Went Friday night around tiv, there were lots of squid. Most did not bite, but got 1/2 bucket. Few people came from gi and says it was skunk. They were so excited when they came here and saw soo many swimming around.


They brought there green underwater lights. It was Hella bright, but it was scaring the squid away. They were bad luck because we were not catching squid after they arrived.


I would recommend using natural and amber light. Or hid light. Avoid un-natural lights. That's my opinion. That is why squid like docks because of the dock bulbs. Taug n striper is also hot.

Hi OneEyedSquid,

 

I think it was us with the green light i think we came along with our wife just to show them about squidding, kina their first time lol. It was our first time at tiv. we left about 2 hrs after caught 1 squid by luck. lol.  I am so sorry about the light, it was a first try of the light since i just put it together with some amazon parts. Didnt know that the green light would scared the squid away, i thought green light attract small baiters and baiters attract squid... i might be wrong. Aniway, hope to see you around there again, and i wont be bringing my light again. ...

[CalamaroItalia]

The ad swidbert mentioned does say 3&1/2" including hooks so they shouldn't be overly huge although I prefer them a little smaller. I have used floaters with some success in deep water by tying the jig about three feet up the line with a one ounce bank sinker at the end of the line on a dropper loop. This is for when the squid are in deep water on the bottom and I am casting and retrieving from a dock or in a drifting boat. The floaters also work on a high-low rig with a heavier jig on the bottom when vertical jigging from a dock. I do rarely use floaters though. I do use very slow sinkers like the Yamashita Naory in size 1.5S or I.8S when the squid are near the top like BillG says, sometimes the finicky ones will go for those very slow sinking jigs when they won't hit heavier ones.

[OneEyedSquid]

@1LuckySquid,

 

It is okay.  It is true that they are meant to attract small baiters.  But I don't know if it has something to do with the water being about 1 - 2 feet deep, thus making it extra bright.  There is no hard feelings, just thought i'd let others know that it seems the squid prefer more of natural lights.  

 

I did see you guys using big squid jigs.  I've used those in the past and haven't had much luck with them.  I'd recommend yamashita egi size 1.5 - 3, same with Yo-zuri.  You can get Yo-zuri at Bennys or yamashitas at the bait shop.  Or you can snag them with treble hooks like many old folks there.  

 

You guys have pretty wifes, wish mines like fishing like yours do.  Goodluck next time.

[CalamaroItalia]

Thanks Gene. Do you, Bill, or Squidbert know how these floating jigs behave once submerged with a sinker tied about 2-3 feet below it? In other words, is it designed to maintain a horizontal direction (perpendicular to the vertical direction of the line), or does it take a vertical (or otherwise "unnatural") direction, parallel with the direction of the line? I'm hoping horizontal, but wanted to be sure. Thanks.

[BillG]

Bill/Squidbert-


Thanks for the info on the floating jigs. I will give them a go and report back on their performance. Meantime, Bill, are you suggesting that these lures could be modified via split-shot weights near the fins?


Thanks,

Jerry

 

As a first trial, you could add split shot to the line to see how much weight is required to get the jig to sink at whatever sink-rate you want. For modification, I would probably cut a piece of lead flashing into a keel of equal weight to the split- shot. I would probably use a small dot of hot glue to glue the keel on to the jig roughly under the fins and then test it in a fish tank or bathtub to see if it sinks at the right angle to match the presentation of a top-of-the-line jig. Once you have the position right, I would epoxy it in place. Of course, I'm a find-a-solution-to-a-problem kind of person. A far better solution is probably to put those in the bottom of your tackle box and buy some sinking jigs.

[1LuckySquid]

@1LuckySquid,

 

It is okay.  It is true that they are meant to attract small baiters.  But I don't know if it has something to do with the water being about 1 - 2 feet deep, thus making it extra bright.  There is no hard feelings, just thought i'd let others know that it seems the squid prefer more of natural lights.  

 

I did see you guys using big squid jigs.  I've used those in the past and haven't had much luck with them.  I'd recommend yamashita egi size 1.5 - 3, same with Yo-zuri.  You can get Yo-zuri at Bennys or yamashitas at the bait shop.  Or you can snag them with treble hooks like many old folks there.  

 

You guys have pretty wifes, wish mines like fishing like yours do.  Goodluck next time.

Thanks for your replied. Yeah, we just kina go for fun, not so much about getting squid... yup and they did takin turns sefie with the only squid caught.

 

Cant believe some of the old fisherman folks take fishing to the core, their line were fill with the treble hooks and we asked nicely to one of the guy there if he can spare us one of the hook and the answer was a stone cold NO... since we didnt know that treble i needed to catch squid in the pit there.

 

You must be the guy stand next to the light on the wooden peer, cause that the only person that actually talking to us beside another guys showing us their set up.  Everyone else is doing their things.

[OneEyedSquid]

@1LuckySquid,

 

Yes, the adults are hardcore squidders.  I've never like using treble hooks because it violate my freshwater fishing ethics, but there is no rules against it for squiding so it doesn't bother me.  

I think you were probably talking to someone that may not understand you or just didn't want to be bothered.  Generally fishermen are friendly and like telling their fish stories.  

 

I've learned to never bother hardcore old fishermen when the fishes are in, or when they are in the "fishermen zone".  I am sure that same person that says "no" to you will have a change of heart when he's in the "no fish zone".  

[skwidbert]

We're you guys at sakkonet point by any chance?

[Squiderbruce]

I call those bigeye!

They are ok but not for me.

I've got more success with coleman's jig and classic pink yozuri.

Any way. I've got whole bunch of brand new squid jig need to get rid of them.

Any one interested?

Only 2 bucks for each one.

It's Marinetti squid jig, kind of yamashita copy lol

If interested PM me

[Crazyjaw96]

I tried a dock on JT again last night and came up empty again about 2 hours if fishing from 7:30-9:30. Do you guys think GI would be a better bet for tonight?


Thanks for the help!!

[Teezer]

Went last night from 9-11:30, scored the best night so far. Had over half a bucket. Seems like you just have to put the time in and be there when they come through. We fished in Newport. Mini Yo-Zuri in pink was the best. I had a couple doubles also. It is always nice to catch 2 at a time. The squid are smaller this year so far.

[SquidYouNot]

I'm a beginner for squid fishing.

I went to GI causeway on the last Friday night and got 10 squids from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. for the first time.

9 squids were fished from 3 a.m. to 4 a.m.

In 10 jigs I brought, I tried three. The yo-zuri pink bought in Ocean State tackle (Dave recommended)

was the best in that night. 

The school of squids glitterd in ocean was very beautiful and exciting!

 

Thank you for the many kind fishers there and the advisers in this forum. 

Is it this jig?

http://www.amazon.com/Yo-Zuri-Squid-Jig-...B000SHSY9Y

 

Did you use a sinker with it/jig it up and down only? Or did you cast it out and jig it/yo-yo style?