[quote name='greg ct' timestamp='1304521409' post='22152']
Thats the first time I've heard anyone say they net them in bulk. I'm assuming you are using a cast net? Any specific techniques other than throw and retrieve?
I've always wanted to try, but never saw them balled up close enough.
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Sure a castnet would work... I've caught a bunch on a blind cast before off the Hyatt side of the causeway back in the days. That bunch was "epic". It was in the middle of June... No one squidding, only a few. I thought I seen squid and gave it a go... 100lbs of squid on 1 cast... a cooler filler!!! My friend had to help me lift it over the causeway. But I usually do it from boat and the only problem is that the cast net would get "gooey" with ink. But if the squids are on a good float you can use a landing net and it won't even scare them. They're like deers in a headlight.
Thats the first time I've heard anyone say they net them in bulk. I'm assuming you are using a cast net? Any specific techniques other than throw and retrieve?
I've always wanted to try, but never saw them balled up close enough.
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Sure a castnet would work... I've caught a bunch on a blind cast before off the Hyatt side of the causeway back in the days. That bunch was "epic". It was in the middle of June... No one squidding, only a few. I thought I seen squid and gave it a go... 100lbs of squid on 1 cast... a cooler filler!!! My friend had to help me lift it over the causeway. But I usually do it from boat and the only problem is that the cast net would get "gooey" with ink. But if the squids are on a good float you can use a landing net and it won't even scare them. They're like deers in a headlight.