Newport, Ri - 2008 Squid Season

[skaneri]

Went down to GI causeway yesterday afternoon and again this morning. No squid yet (at least no one catching any). There was a lot of little bait fish (shrimp hatch?) on the surface. It should all start very soon!



Skane



p.s. No port-a-potties or extra trash barrels out yet!

[spawnle]

Tatonka,

I haven't speak yet, so there will be no squid <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':wub' /> ... you know how it is ... anyway, I will be there friday nite.

Bob and Lynn,

Have you 2 visite GI this year yet?

Spawn

[kacewicz]

I'm all rigged up and ready to go

[TravisS]

Spawnle how are you? I met you last year, I think you were the one fixing that guys generator every ten minutes or so! Looking forward to the run!

[squidsquad]

[quote name='mino_401' post='10784' date='Apr 24 2008, 10:54 AM']does anyone know of any other squid fishing sites in RI besides Goat Island? I heard that some people were fishing at the Newport Naval Base, some place in Jamestown, but where?[/quote]





the naval base is hot, and the DEM dock in Jamestown...but you didn't hear that from me <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':wub' />

[jeamin]

heyyy is newport better to catch squid at than greenport?? im planning to go squid fishing on saturday. which place you gys think will be better? what time do they come out and laeve there>?

[Tatonka]

[quote name='spawnle' post='10789' date='Apr 24 2008, 01:51 PM']Tatonka,

I haven't speak yet, so there will be no squid <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':wub' /> ... you know how it is ... anyway, I will be there friday nite.

Bob and Lynn,

Have you 2 visite GI this year yet?

Spawn[/quote]



I know, I have been waiting for your return. I'm giving tonight a chance. I may see you on Friday.



Happy Squiding

[flukeprodigy]

[quote name='stripey' post='10779' date='Apr 24 2008, 11:24 PM']I'm thinking of coming up with the boat on Saturday. Probably around 5 and then into the night. Sleep in vehicle at some point Saturday night/Sunday morning and then head back out Sunday to try some daytime squidding! Maybe try for some blackfish too. Maybe even some fluke. If the squid are close the fluke probably aren't too far behind. I see fluke is open year round! Is that true?[/quote]





I'm not sure about the legality of fluking right now. I know they said there's no closed season this year but I would check w/ the DEM first. Honestly I wouldn't even bother b/c they're not going to be there yet. They are just now starting to show up several hours off shore and likely won't be near newport til the water hits 57-60degrees. If you did happen to get lucky and catch one, chances are it'll be a shorty....especially now that they raised the regs AGAIN <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/mad.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':wub' /> I did see that the water temp in newport topped 50

Newport, RI 50.0 °F / 10.0 °C

[flukeprodigy]

[quote name='jeamin' post='10796' date='Apr 25 2008, 06:36 AM']heyyy is newport better to catch squid at than greenport?? im planning to go squid fishing on saturday. which place you gys think will be better? what time do they come out and laeve there>?[/quote]





The squid prefer newport over greenport for its rich heritage and historical significance. They tend to show up around tea time which generally speaking is around 5:15pm.



Sorry that was too easy to pass up <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':wub' />

[mino_401]

awesome thanks for the info... i will have to look some more info on parking and stuff...

[stripey]

Thanks FP. Maybe I'll just stick to the squid and tog~!

[Snaildarter]

[quote name='mino_401' post='10784' date='Apr 24 2008, 10:54 AM']does anyone know of any other squid fishing sites in RI besides Goat Island? I heard that some people were fishing at the Newport Naval Base, some place in Jamestown, but where?[/quote]

Mino, try the pier across from the airforce base a little north of Wickford. Check a map. You will need a boat but can launch in Wilson Park. There's parking and it's a short run to the pier. We did very well there two years ago. Snaildarter

[Snaildarter]

[quote name='Andy' post='10786' date='Apr 24 2008, 11:34 AM']What road to take to get to Newport from I95 (from NY)?



Should I take 102 off I95 to 1 to 138 (Google maps)? or 138 directly off I95?[/quote]

Andy, take 138 directly. Snaildarter

[waidg]

[quote name='SquidSquad' post='10794' date='Apr 24 2008, 03:13 PM']the naval base is hot[/quote]

How would you get onto the base? I'm too old to enlist. <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':wub' />

[MoparMeanie]

I picked up a floating light like this one. Tomorrow night I'll be able to try it out. <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> Hope to see some of you there. <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blueboxbullet.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':wub' />

[JCornelisse5]

was down at GI today..got myself two...that was all...one little girl got one too. maybe in a few days!

[rodneylee24]

[quote name='waidg' post='10808' date='Apr 24 2008, 09:29 PM']How would you get onto the base? I'm too old to enlist. <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':wub' />[/quote]





Unfortunately you need a military ID. Some have gotten on though by saying they are going to the officers club or the bowling alley. Best of luck.

[twiggy]

I just bought that exact same light. But the light doesn't seem to stay in the foam housing, and noticed they are all like that at the store. But at least the light bulb will be replaceable and should easily last 8 hours on a marine battery.

[johnat]

[quote name='twiggy' post='10816' date='Apr 25 2008, 08:23 AM']I just bought that exact same light. But the light doesn't seem to stay in the foam housing, and noticed they are all like that at the store. But at least the light bulb will be replaceable and should easily last 8 hours on a marine battery.[/quote]





wont' the floating light cause congestion when jigging. What are you going to when people start hitting your lights and getting tangled?

[TravisS]

anyone going tonight?