24-03-2009, 08:06 AM
[quote name='IkaOTabetai' post='14057' date='Mar 23 2009, 03:55 PM']Hi all,
I have been fishing for years but while in Japan earlier this year I picked up some squid jigs and I am dying to jump into squid fishing. Sorry for the basic questions but what LB test line do you use? Is it hopeless with out having any light setup? I will probably initially go to the GI bridge in the hopes of fishing/watching and learning.
Hope to see you out there! Good luck![/quote]
As for test,you can usually use whatever is already on the reel. I know people who don't have a problem using everyday 20# green big game. However, if you want to go "advanced" try something 8-12# test. I prefer braid myself (pros/cons 2 this). You can really feel the slightest attacks....however, a tangle or birds nest's can be aggravating............you also dont want to go too light, just in case you get snagged or worse...snapped by a blue/fluke. just my 2 cents.
As for lights...I wouldnt worry....some basic steups you can grab pretty cheap...although, with the numbers of peaople w/ lights I dont think you'll have a problem finding someone to share. Just about everyone on this board would......
Keep ckecking this boards for squid updates.. Many of use live down the street, around the corner....and can give great reoprts....
Happy Squiding..
Tatonka.
I have been fishing for years but while in Japan earlier this year I picked up some squid jigs and I am dying to jump into squid fishing. Sorry for the basic questions but what LB test line do you use? Is it hopeless with out having any light setup? I will probably initially go to the GI bridge in the hopes of fishing/watching and learning.
Hope to see you out there! Good luck![/quote]
As for test,you can usually use whatever is already on the reel. I know people who don't have a problem using everyday 20# green big game. However, if you want to go "advanced" try something 8-12# test. I prefer braid myself (pros/cons 2 this). You can really feel the slightest attacks....however, a tangle or birds nest's can be aggravating............you also dont want to go too light, just in case you get snagged or worse...snapped by a blue/fluke. just my 2 cents.
As for lights...I wouldnt worry....some basic steups you can grab pretty cheap...although, with the numbers of peaople w/ lights I dont think you'll have a problem finding someone to share. Just about everyone on this board would......
Keep ckecking this boards for squid updates.. Many of use live down the street, around the corner....and can give great reoprts....
Happy Squiding..
Tatonka.