2017 Rhode Island Squid Report

[Gilligan]

@Glligan

 

would you please tell me what how heavy is your main line when you use 4lb fluorocarbon leader? :o

 

 Hi squidman, 4 lb flourocarbon all the way to the bottom of my spool!! No leader, but I do use a tiny snap (no swivel) to make it easier to change jigs quickly, and it sometimes seems the tiny snap helps my catch. I would not go heavier than 6 lb, the thinner line gives the smaller "prawn" style jigs better action. I am mostly a dock squidder and do very well with my little jigs and skinny line. If I have to go deep in fast current I will use a different rod with 8 lb line so I can cast a 1-2 oz sinker at the end of the line with a small jig on a 4 lb leader about three feet up from the sinker.  Of course a thin sensitive graphite rod also helps, mine is home built and a little over 5' long.  Good luck out there!! -----G