29-11-2013, 05:47 AM
Yes I have scoured the entire forum. NJ does not have a squid jigging fishery per se and I believe it is solely due to lack of interest.
A few years ago squid jigging was relatively non existent until the Asian population helped to popularize it. The squid were always there just no one ever figured our how to catch them nor did we have the high tec squid jigs we have today. The only ones around sank like an anvil in quicksand.
So my question is not one of where as in try "manasquan inlet or shark river inlet" but what
Oceanographic features are needed for squid to make their appearance? So as to narrow my search. The above post about the kelp was helpful.
In NY it seems that well lit harbors that are directly connected to the ocean are key. Montauk harbor for instance, once you leave the inlet your in the North Atlantic. Or the North Shore or CT leave the harbor and your in the sound . The harbors live squid a place to feed on small baitfish and avoid being eaten by predators.
What is the temperature range that they will gather in??
A few years ago squid jigging was relatively non existent until the Asian population helped to popularize it. The squid were always there just no one ever figured our how to catch them nor did we have the high tec squid jigs we have today. The only ones around sank like an anvil in quicksand.
So my question is not one of where as in try "manasquan inlet or shark river inlet" but what
Oceanographic features are needed for squid to make their appearance? So as to narrow my search. The above post about the kelp was helpful.
In NY it seems that well lit harbors that are directly connected to the ocean are key. Montauk harbor for instance, once you leave the inlet your in the North Atlantic. Or the North Shore or CT leave the harbor and your in the sound . The harbors live squid a place to feed on small baitfish and avoid being eaten by predators.
What is the temperature range that they will gather in??