11-12-2010, 05:58 PM
Don't think you need to spend big money on rod & reel combos for squid but it is worth getting something with good feel & spending a bit above the bargain basement stuff. For harbour/estuary wharf squidding, any half reasonable 2000 or 2500 size reel with a long cast spool will be fine. Try shakespeare Dimension (I use a model 5030 $60ish) or a browning Af620 (freebie from Modern fishing mag subscription a couple of years ago) with a graphite rod for feel. Have a shimano starlo-stix squidgy spin in 2-4kg (around $90-100ish) which is suberb for squid. Couple with braided line & a decent flurocarbon leader.
As far as the jigs are concerned: you can spend a fortune & have every colour possible but still come home without a feed. I've got 10 or more yo-zuris, yamashitas and when the squid aren't interested they can make a big difference. The cheap ebay rainbow colours will get you started and you will catch squid but they will only really be 'good' when the squid a feeding.
Check the youtube videos and practice jigging techniques, the right action on the jig makes a massive difference.
Have fun & happy squidding.
Rick
As far as the jigs are concerned: you can spend a fortune & have every colour possible but still come home without a feed. I've got 10 or more yo-zuris, yamashitas and when the squid aren't interested they can make a big difference. The cheap ebay rainbow colours will get you started and you will catch squid but they will only really be 'good' when the squid a feeding.
Check the youtube videos and practice jigging techniques, the right action on the jig makes a massive difference.
Have fun & happy squidding.
Rick