Newport, Ri - 2009 Squid Season

[Snaildarter]

[quote name='Striper1' post='14283' date='Apr 13 2009, 09:49 PM']I live near Taftville and have trailered my boat to Fort Adams for the squid run and boat over to the bridge. I have a good time with friends catching squid, half for eats and half for bait. I would not like to have to buy squid but the treks to Newport will come to an end shortly with another poor year. I didn't have a good year as the 2 before it.

Where in Stonington? Sounds like it could make for an evening meal.[/quote]



Just go down to the commercial pier where you'll see the bigger dragger boats and Gamberdella's fish market (They buy the fish from the commercial boats). You might even try squidding there once the run starts. I've heard guys say they catch in Stonington but I'm not sure if they get them at the docks or out in a boat. Snaildarter

[Striper1]

Sounds good. I don't like wasting the night looking for squid and like to go where they are. I would however like to hear of something local but like I said rather go for the real deal. Plus the hike to Newport is kinda like a ritual for the begining of the season.

[soccerlife945]

Hmm still waiting for a response! My father and I might be heading down tommorrow.

[mino_401]

how about them patriots schedule huh?? it's going to be tough this year...

[evil401]

are you guys ready to rumble with some squid went out to g.i yesterday saw a couple baby floating around

[1tym]

you guys understand that baby squid need to be born. squid come in to RI sound to spawn. I do believe this species spawns twice a year.. once out in deep water and once in shallow water. I also believe this squid do not live very long. 1-2 years.





This would suggest either a late spawn. or. they have been here all winter long. though i doubt it.

[Tatonka]

[quote name='1tym' post='14326' date='Apr 14 2009, 11:10 PM']you guys understand that baby squid need to be born. squid come in to RI sound to spawn. I do believe this species spawns twice a year.. once out in deep water and once in shallow water. I also believe this squid do not live very long. 1-2 years.





This would suggest either a late spawn. or. they have been here all winter long. though i doubt it.[/quote]



What you said above is accurate. However, like many aquatic species you sometimes find “hold overs” that just do not follow the cycle. Last year was a strange year for squid. I was catching squid throughout the summer into late October. Although, not the numbers of years past.







Oh, yeah, went out for a little while last night. Lots of bait, no squid.







My fingers are crossed for a better catch this year.







-Tatonka-

[jeekim]

What do guys think about using these LED flashlights instead of a generator set up?



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Jury rig 3 or 4 if em. Hang em a 3 feet above the water?

[KingSquidWithTheBiggest...]

[quote name='badbass' post='14342' date='Apr 15 2009, 12:18 PM']What do guys think about using these LED flashlights instead of a generator set up?



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Jury rig 3 or 4 if em. Hang em a 3 feet above the water?[/quote]



a genny is good to have anyway.....

[pearldiver57]

[quote name='Tatonka' post='14275' date='Apr 13 2009, 01:14 PM']What was your offering?[/quote]





4" soft white shad (zoom bait) I believe, on a 1/2oz lead shad jig, dragged slowly across the river bottom.

pearldiver

[soccerlife945]

Thanks Tatonka for the update. I believe the water is still cold. Maybe this saturday.

[mino_401]

what brand of lantern do you guys recommend??

[Acslata]

[quote name='mino_401' post='14347' date='Apr 15 2009, 07:34 PM']what brand of lantern do you guys recommend??[/quote]



Ive had good luck with the colemans...i also have this other brand

i beleive from bennys. Cant remember the name...ill have to chk it

out in the garage. But its been fine too. Only had to replace the glass

globe due to a crack...



But Ive realized I prefer docks/walls so the lanterns will be taking a backseat

this season & i'll be using the generator/halogen combo.



Oh btw, the colemans were around $19 at wally world.

[Garren]

[quote name='Mr. Brian' post='14349' date='Apr 15 2009, 07:51 PM']Ive had good luck with the colemans...i also have this other brand

i beleive from bennys. Cant remember the name...ill have to chk it

out in the garage. But its been fine too. Only had to replace the glass

globe due to a crack...



But Ive realized I prefer docks/walls so the lanterns will be taking a backseat

this season & i'll be using the generator/halogen combo.



Oh btw, the colemans were around $19 at wally world.[/quote]





I always wanted to do the generator and halogen combo but that soudns wicked expensive. Any other way we can be super bright and still not blow my wallet. I have a coleman later but the mantles always act up or burn out somehow.

[soccerlife945]

Any new updates?

[mino_401]

has anyone tried using any of the japanese made squid attractant liquid on your jig?

[mino_401]

what material would be best to use to make a reflective cap for the top of a lantern??

[evil401]

[quote name='mino_401' post='14363' date='Apr 16 2009, 06:31 PM']has anyone tried using any of the japanese made squid attractant liquid on your jig?[/quote]







yo mino401 i tried it last year it works but u gotta really soak it....hey mino u have a sis name mina

[soccerlife945]

Can anyone confirm that other topic that there were a school of squid last night?

[mino_401]

[quote name='evil401' post='14366' date='Apr 16 2009, 07:29 PM']yo mino401 i tried it last year it works but u gotta really soak it....hey mino u have a sis name mina[/quote]



yeah it's me... the one and only mino in town...