16-02-2010, 07:23 AM
Hi Jeremiah.
I'd say about 90% or more of my squid fishing is at night. Here in RI, a lot of the night guys use leds, propane lanterns, portable generators & other light sources. I actually use a 1000w twin work light powered by a small portable generator. May sound like a lot, but I've seen more beleive it or not lol. I feel its just the right amount of light. Light up the water. Wait. The baitfish come. The squid follow & its go time.
Another major benefit of squidding with a light source is to be able to sight fish. There are many cases where the squid just wont take your offering but still "investigate", sometimes grabbing the jig & quickly letting go. If you can time it right, a quick jerk up & the squid is caught. This is all possible by lighting.
I'd say about 90% or more of my squid fishing is at night. Here in RI, a lot of the night guys use leds, propane lanterns, portable generators & other light sources. I actually use a 1000w twin work light powered by a small portable generator. May sound like a lot, but I've seen more beleive it or not lol. I feel its just the right amount of light. Light up the water. Wait. The baitfish come. The squid follow & its go time.
Another major benefit of squidding with a light source is to be able to sight fish. There are many cases where the squid just wont take your offering but still "investigate", sometimes grabbing the jig & quickly letting go. If you can time it right, a quick jerk up & the squid is caught. This is all possible by lighting.