01-03-2008, 09:35 AM
[quote name='jumbocalamar' post='9814' date='Jan 27 2008, 02:30 PM']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.[/quote]
HI, I would to add to your quest. This might seem a little out there, but it's our way of life here in AK. I was out hunting seal Feb. 16th and took a nice seal between Mosier and Stack Is. north of Ketch. I usually look at the contents of their stomache to see what they've been eating. This was a very full male seal. He had 5 / 1 to 1.5 ft long squid in him. The squid had smooth texture and were mostly body rather then tenicals. I didn't have my camera or I would have defenitely taken a picture. The squid were pretty white and if there was any color it would have been digested. But I know when floating around in 150ft of water where the seals are feeding are large amounts of activity on the fish finder. I might be going out there later next week for a 3 day camping trip. I want to make a jig to gather some for this years halibut fishing. I'm kind of perplexed on what to use to catch them. But I know it will probably involve a few light sticks and a long line of little treble hooks. I'll let you know if I suceed and please inform me of any suggestions on catching?
L
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.[/quote]
HI, I would to add to your quest. This might seem a little out there, but it's our way of life here in AK. I was out hunting seal Feb. 16th and took a nice seal between Mosier and Stack Is. north of Ketch. I usually look at the contents of their stomache to see what they've been eating. This was a very full male seal. He had 5 / 1 to 1.5 ft long squid in him. The squid had smooth texture and were mostly body rather then tenicals. I didn't have my camera or I would have defenitely taken a picture. The squid were pretty white and if there was any color it would have been digested. But I know when floating around in 150ft of water where the seals are feeding are large amounts of activity on the fish finder. I might be going out there later next week for a 3 day camping trip. I want to make a jig to gather some for this years halibut fishing. I'm kind of perplexed on what to use to catch them. But I know it will probably involve a few light sticks and a long line of little treble hooks. I'll let you know if I suceed and please inform me of any suggestions on catching?
L