22-04-2007, 07:17 PM
[quote name='Nautilusly' post='8027' date='Jan 23 2007, 02:21 PM']I usually go squidding in the afternoon around 6 and fish to about 8-9. sometimes i stay longer to 11 pm but have never had many luck after 9. Everyone is going on how great night squidding is and i would like to learn a bit more on how to do that. I use these half luminescent jigs (i do charge the jigs sometimes, but usually couldnt be bothered) and fish on a bridge with a little bit of light source, doing constant casting and retrieveing. How do you guys do it? I have plenty of chemical light sticks that i can use. I dont have a spot light or gasoline lamp to shine on the water surface, is that absolutely necessary to ensure a good catch?[/quote]
Richard,
The best catches for squid at night are around bridges/jetties that are well lit. The light attracts squid, but I know from experience that too much light actually scares squid away, or makes them shy when feeding. I have these new jigs that are luminous and actually start glowing as soon as they are put into water so there is no need for 'charging' them. They seem to work really well and are all I use at night.
Also there are lights you can purchase that are specifically for squidding. You actually drop them in the water, rather than shining on the surface.
To be honest with you my best catches have been early morning, and squidding during the day is just easier!
Richard,
The best catches for squid at night are around bridges/jetties that are well lit. The light attracts squid, but I know from experience that too much light actually scares squid away, or makes them shy when feeding. I have these new jigs that are luminous and actually start glowing as soon as they are put into water so there is no need for 'charging' them. They seem to work really well and are all I use at night.
Also there are lights you can purchase that are specifically for squidding. You actually drop them in the water, rather than shining on the surface.
To be honest with you my best catches have been early morning, and squidding during the day is just easier!