24-04-2007, 12:47 AM
[quote name='SouthCoastSquidder' post='8491' date='Apr 22 2007, 05:17 PM']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![/quote]
Cheers for the info mate! i did try to attach a chemical stick in front of the jig but didnt seem to enhance my catch rate -- i acturally felt more "puts" but no squids, and i think squids grabbed the light sticks instead of the jigs <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/innocent.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':thumbsup2:' />
yes i agree that day squidding is much easier -- just couldnt keep the mozzies away at night <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/mad.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
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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![/quote]
Cheers for the info mate! i did try to attach a chemical stick in front of the jig but didnt seem to enhance my catch rate -- i acturally felt more "puts" but no squids, and i think squids grabbed the light sticks instead of the jigs <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/innocent.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':thumbsup2:' />
yes i agree that day squidding is much easier -- just couldnt keep the mozzies away at night <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/mad.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' />