28-01-2008, 11:30 AM
I am trying to collect information two kinds of squid in southeast Alaska, particualry in the areas around Sitka and Elfin Cove, but information from ANY area would be useful as well. Locations, dates and times of encounters, approximate size of the squid, and any other information are all important. Has anyone specifically tried to catch either of these species at night with large, luminescent jigs like they do in California and Mexico?
Target species:
Dosidicus gigas - Humboldt or jumbo squid; up to 3 ft. body length, smooth skin, no claws on tentacles but rings of very sharp teeth on sucker cup on arms and tentacles.
Moroteuthis robusta - up to 6 ft. body length, ridged skin (running fore and aft), large claws on the tentacles.
Any information provided will be used in planning scientific field work and will be kept confidential.
Target species:
Dosidicus gigas - Humboldt or jumbo squid; up to 3 ft. body length, smooth skin, no claws on tentacles but rings of very sharp teeth on sucker cup on arms and tentacles.
Moroteuthis robusta - up to 6 ft. body length, ridged skin (running fore and aft), large claws on the tentacles.
Any information provided will be used in planning scientific field work and will be kept confidential.