01-12-2008, 03:19 AM
I don't know your local circumstances but going from my local experience, I might be able to shed some light.
As far as big-finned reef squid are concerned, we have 2 seasons, basicly spring and autumn. In spring there are not many squid but they are big and coming in shore to spawn. They tend to be found in deeper channels or spawning in weed beds. Autumn squid tend to be very small but can be caught in great numbers. They were spawned in the spring and have spent there time feeding on anything tehy can get their tentecles on in the shallower protected areas. As the autumn season progresses they get bigger and are found in deeper water.
Localy there is also the human factor. In spring the local fishermen often set nets and very few squid reach the popular fishing points.
But I'm sure there are other local factors too.
As far as big-finned reef squid are concerned, we have 2 seasons, basicly spring and autumn. In spring there are not many squid but they are big and coming in shore to spawn. They tend to be found in deeper channels or spawning in weed beds. Autumn squid tend to be very small but can be caught in great numbers. They were spawned in the spring and have spent there time feeding on anything tehy can get their tentecles on in the shallower protected areas. As the autumn season progresses they get bigger and are found in deeper water.
Localy there is also the human factor. In spring the local fishermen often set nets and very few squid reach the popular fishing points.
But I'm sure there are other local factors too.