2022 MA Squid Reports

[Gilligan]

Hi Jim, guys do it often on the Vineyard. Fishing the ends of the jetties along the east side beaches you don't even need lead on an outgoing tide, especially with a westerly wind. Then the usual rig of a small whippy rod with 6 lb line and a single jig works just fine if the squid are near the top. We also use the rig of a 1-2 oz sinker with a jig or two tied above it to fish the channel in the harbor where the squid often seem to accumulate in the daytime there. Use it on some open beaches too. I do switch to a slightly stiffer, longer rod for use with a sinker. Water 30' or so there, you cast a long way across or into the channel, let rig sink, bring it back jigging slowly, deadly. I would not recommend using a surf rod with thick line since thick line hinders the action of the better Yo-Zuri and Yamashita jigs. Thing is, squid have to have a reason to congregate where you fish, in other words, food. If there is good bait up near the shore and the squid are around you will get them, boat, harbor, or open beach.

 

 I was a little surprise to see a post this time of year, guess I'm foolish enough to check in every couple weeks just to see if there is anything new. I hope everybody has a fine new year and that the spring and fall runs are spectacular!!