Newport Ri 2013 Squid Season

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[quote name='BillG' timestamp='1367338813' post='25916']

Hi. First time poster. Hopefully first time squid jigger. Every year, I intend to try squid fishing. Every year I seem to miss it. I plan to make this year my year that I actually make it out.



I'm wondering if anyone has ever taken squid in quantity from any Newport shore spot other than GI? Never having done it before, I'm just concerned about screwing up and gettin my line tangled with other anglers and whatnot. I know it can be shoulder to shoulder down there. I've read people posting that they fish near the bridge in a boat. If that works, I was figuring the beach in front of the War College would be a good spot. Any opinions/advice?

[/quote]the bridge is your best bet. In my past experiences the whole shoulder to shoulder thing is a bit exaggerated. Sure it gets a bit crowded in the early evening but if you go later its fine. Parking is the only real issue, as its a bit limited. Don't worry about getting tangled either. It's not like fishing on a party boat. Your line is only 3 or 4 oz at most and it's not like squid are that big and will be swimming away with your bait wrapping around other guys lines. Good luck to you!!