15-02-2009, 01:55 AM
[quote name='Fire Eagle' post='13663' date='Feb 12 2009, 07:13 PM']Thanks alot ppl. I am so glad that i have bought a good jig.
I always like to let my Squid Jig sink down to the bottom, as it is where the Squids are, then start to reel it up slowly. However, i always get caught in "Sangkot" and lose my Squid Jig when i let it sink to the bottom. I feel that if i just let the jig sink somewhere to the middle, the chances of getting a Squid would be much slimmer. So how can i not get a "Sangkot" but catch many Squid as well ?
I am new to Squid Fishing. So hope you are able to help me. Thank you ...[/quote]
bottom and snag come hand in hand, not much you can do - greater risk = greater return
if losing jigs is your main concern, perhaps you can try some half hook squid jigs? it will reduce bottom snag. Yo-zuri also have "trick hooks" on AORA and flash dancer jigs. they are more flexible than the usual hooks and will often straighten out a little bit when its snagged - just enough to free the jig. you do need to use lines that can take up some force, 6-8lb will be fine. i've had many bottom snags and have yet to lost a jig with trick hooks.
I always like to let my Squid Jig sink down to the bottom, as it is where the Squids are, then start to reel it up slowly. However, i always get caught in "Sangkot" and lose my Squid Jig when i let it sink to the bottom. I feel that if i just let the jig sink somewhere to the middle, the chances of getting a Squid would be much slimmer. So how can i not get a "Sangkot" but catch many Squid as well ?
I am new to Squid Fishing. So hope you are able to help me. Thank you ...[/quote]
bottom and snag come hand in hand, not much you can do - greater risk = greater return
if losing jigs is your main concern, perhaps you can try some half hook squid jigs? it will reduce bottom snag. Yo-zuri also have "trick hooks" on AORA and flash dancer jigs. they are more flexible than the usual hooks and will often straighten out a little bit when its snagged - just enough to free the jig. you do need to use lines that can take up some force, 6-8lb will be fine. i've had many bottom snags and have yet to lost a jig with trick hooks.