28-02-2009, 01:50 PM
DPohlson recently wrote a reply to one of my earlier postings (thank you!).
DP wrote;
Tryin to get a light system together. Squid fishing is a complete mystery to me, but I know they like light. figured a couple of water-proof lamps suspended from my john boat on a calm night at the end of May might do it.
I got glow in the dark Sibiki rigs and a few other LED gizmos, but haven't used them yet. Can anybody give a good location say between Boston and Plymouth. Please no spot burning.
Do they like structure? Where are they going? Why? I'm talking around here in New England.
cheers,
-DP
DP,
Lighting is important, but don't go crazy with it! Last year, I had someone ask me how much light to use, and I stated that since the squid appear to run during their mating season (late April through mid May - sometimes longer depending) they tend to move around the full moon. Ideal lighting usually consists of nothing more than a dim lantern. Too much light can spook them. I shy away from the "float lights." Try to mimic the light of a full moon. The one thing I've come to notice, is that the squid may not be attracted to the light, but the baitfish and krill are! These are the things the squid feed on, so anything that brings the food in, usually brings the squid right behind them!
The jigs don't have to glow or contain LED's, but with the New England water being turbulent at times, anything that helps increase visibility can't hurt.
About your question about location -
There are several places to try. Some people enjoy fishing in the Boston area. I don't know of a bunch of places, but one of my coworkers told me about a place in the Quincy area. I think it's called Nut Island. If I'm wrong, someone please correct me. From what I've been told, there's a dock there that you can fish off of. Having a boat will get you away from any possible crowd.
There are literally dozens of spots to fish along the Rhode Island coast. Pay attention to the forum for details and directions. Just remember, they're talked about, and you can expect crowds at any of the places talked about. I've been fortunate to have a commercial dock that only employees and their family members can use. This has also been my downfall. There are times when everyone else is catching squid, and they stay away from the dock I'm on!!!
One final spot to mention is Chatham (Cape Cod). I've never fished for squid there, but the spot I've been told about, is a small bridge by the Chatham lighthouse. If you pass the lighthouse (on your right) continue down that road, and I believe the road forks to the right - GO RIGHT! From what I've been told, it's fairly quiet, and anyone in attendance is friendly.
OK, squid and structure -
Squid may seek out shelter like any marine animal, but my limited experience has shown that when they're spawning, they're in shallow water, and couldn't care any less about structure. The only thing on their mind is food and mating! Since they don't live long, they come into shallow water to mate, and head back to the deep holes off of Cape Cod and Rhode Island where they become food for Stripers, Bluefish, whales, and ANYTHING else that can fit them in their mouths!
I hope that answered a few of your questions.
Tight lines!
T.W.
DP wrote;
Tryin to get a light system together. Squid fishing is a complete mystery to me, but I know they like light. figured a couple of water-proof lamps suspended from my john boat on a calm night at the end of May might do it.
I got glow in the dark Sibiki rigs and a few other LED gizmos, but haven't used them yet. Can anybody give a good location say between Boston and Plymouth. Please no spot burning.
Do they like structure? Where are they going? Why? I'm talking around here in New England.
cheers,
-DP
DP,
Lighting is important, but don't go crazy with it! Last year, I had someone ask me how much light to use, and I stated that since the squid appear to run during their mating season (late April through mid May - sometimes longer depending) they tend to move around the full moon. Ideal lighting usually consists of nothing more than a dim lantern. Too much light can spook them. I shy away from the "float lights." Try to mimic the light of a full moon. The one thing I've come to notice, is that the squid may not be attracted to the light, but the baitfish and krill are! These are the things the squid feed on, so anything that brings the food in, usually brings the squid right behind them!
The jigs don't have to glow or contain LED's, but with the New England water being turbulent at times, anything that helps increase visibility can't hurt.
About your question about location -
There are several places to try. Some people enjoy fishing in the Boston area. I don't know of a bunch of places, but one of my coworkers told me about a place in the Quincy area. I think it's called Nut Island. If I'm wrong, someone please correct me. From what I've been told, there's a dock there that you can fish off of. Having a boat will get you away from any possible crowd.
There are literally dozens of spots to fish along the Rhode Island coast. Pay attention to the forum for details and directions. Just remember, they're talked about, and you can expect crowds at any of the places talked about. I've been fortunate to have a commercial dock that only employees and their family members can use. This has also been my downfall. There are times when everyone else is catching squid, and they stay away from the dock I'm on!!!
One final spot to mention is Chatham (Cape Cod). I've never fished for squid there, but the spot I've been told about, is a small bridge by the Chatham lighthouse. If you pass the lighthouse (on your right) continue down that road, and I believe the road forks to the right - GO RIGHT! From what I've been told, it's fairly quiet, and anyone in attendance is friendly.
OK, squid and structure -
Squid may seek out shelter like any marine animal, but my limited experience has shown that when they're spawning, they're in shallow water, and couldn't care any less about structure. The only thing on their mind is food and mating! Since they don't live long, they come into shallow water to mate, and head back to the deep holes off of Cape Cod and Rhode Island where they become food for Stripers, Bluefish, whales, and ANYTHING else that can fit them in their mouths!
I hope that answered a few of your questions.
Tight lines!
T.W.