31-07-2007, 04:18 PM
[quote name='colin' post='8471' date='Apr 21 2007, 10:46 AM']Hi,
I am new to squidding and to date only fish for squid for bait. Next Tuesday I am participating in a works fishing competition on Botany Bay. We have 10 boats competing and I am keen to pick up live bait first thing that morning to give my guys the best chance of picking up some good fish (I have purchased some of Richard's Yo-Zuri jigs so we are well armed!). I was planning to go to Yowie Bay where I believe you can catch both squid and yellowtail but after reading recent posts I am now wondering if I should'nt head to the bridge at La Perouse. Can you tell me if squidding from a boat at the bridge is a viable option? Are there kelp beds or do you just fish around the bridge itself (I haven't seen the bridge yet)? Is it a productive spot during daylight?
Also, for those who use squid for bait, does anyone have any tips on keeping squid alive for any length of time, or maximising their "freshness"?
Thanks for your help guys.
Colin[/quote]
The bridge at lapa is firing, easy to get to.. someone has been nice enough to cut a sizeable hole in the temporary construction fencing at each end, so you need not climb the timber railing and walk the ledge, which you can do anyway.Also the cuttlefish are gathering there if anybody wants them, their about the 3kg mark so definetly use heavier line or bye bye favourite jig!!
Around the boat shed cafe there are heaps of kelp beds try there also for calamari, not so easy but results are great.
good luck all.
cheers
I am new to squidding and to date only fish for squid for bait. Next Tuesday I am participating in a works fishing competition on Botany Bay. We have 10 boats competing and I am keen to pick up live bait first thing that morning to give my guys the best chance of picking up some good fish (I have purchased some of Richard's Yo-Zuri jigs so we are well armed!). I was planning to go to Yowie Bay where I believe you can catch both squid and yellowtail but after reading recent posts I am now wondering if I should'nt head to the bridge at La Perouse. Can you tell me if squidding from a boat at the bridge is a viable option? Are there kelp beds or do you just fish around the bridge itself (I haven't seen the bridge yet)? Is it a productive spot during daylight?
Also, for those who use squid for bait, does anyone have any tips on keeping squid alive for any length of time, or maximising their "freshness"?
Thanks for your help guys.
Colin[/quote]
The bridge at lapa is firing, easy to get to.. someone has been nice enough to cut a sizeable hole in the temporary construction fencing at each end, so you need not climb the timber railing and walk the ledge, which you can do anyway.Also the cuttlefish are gathering there if anybody wants them, their about the 3kg mark so definetly use heavier line or bye bye favourite jig!!
Around the boat shed cafe there are heaps of kelp beds try there also for calamari, not so easy but results are great.
good luck all.
cheers