Attracting squid

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Hi all. Been squid fishing for about a month or so and am doing reasonably well. I've been squiding in lake macquarie on a public jetty with a street light attracting them in. Trouble is, lots of people also go there. I have a small jetty near the back of my house and want to set up some small halogen lights (very powerful though) to try and attract them. I did so last night but did not see any squid about though less than 1km up the lake people were catching plenty. What tips can you all give me for tying this approach. Should I set up the light before the sun sets?

Leave for a recomended amount of time before going down?

Any help would be very appreciated!

Thanks

Robert