2017 North Shore Squid

[FatTuna]

The 4lb flourocarbon is the trick, but best when fishing from docks and boats in shallow water. 6 lb is OK, but I have worked my way down from 10lb and the lighter I go the more squid I catch. Not so good for high bridges or offshore deep water. I try to stay away from the spiles and the bottom, do lose some on occasion, but not that often. Also need a light sensitive rod for the light line, it doesn't work that well on say a seven foot medium action rod. The main thing about the light line is that it gives the smaller "prawn" style jigs a better action. If you are using heavier gear and are getting out fished by others and you notice they are using small rods with very light line make the switch, it should increase your catch.

What do you recommend for fishing offshore in deep water? 

 

I do okay down at the pier but plenty of guys out fish me. I've been using the small Yamishita jigs in pink.