Newport, Ri - 2008 Squid Season

[soccerlife945]

I been studying it every year since 1999. Every year it seems to come quicker. 2 years ago it was April 23 first day hit. Last year it was April 21. This year Ill be out there on my private vessel from April 15-20.

[johnat]

[quote name='Alan' post='10154' date='Mar 30 2008, 01:13 PM']

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Just a warning to all you guys, I'll be on the Causeway the first day of April and I gots me a camera.

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Alan what's the word, anyone on the bridge?

[brothalan]

[quote name='johnat' post='10203' date='Apr 2 2008, 08:19 PM']Alan what's the word, anyone on the bridge?[/quote]





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The Causeway was empty. The Newport bridge was foged out. You could not even see the lights.



I thought of taping a squid to my line and taking a picture. Had the camera date stamp ready too. So It would be almost believable. What do you think?



And to all you squidheads ..... NOT I was there![/color]

[sfoxnh]

[quote name='Alan' post='10205' date='Apr 2 2008, 09:32 PM']

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The Causeway was empty. The Newport bridge was foged out. You could not even see the lights.



I thought of taping a squid to my line and taking a picture. Had the camera date stamp ready too. So It would be almost believable. What do you think?



And to all you squidheads ..... NOT I was there![/color]

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Alan, if you post the picture up yesterday we would believed you <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[Squidheads]

when is anyone going out to try again?

[brothalan]

[quote name='sfoxnh' post='10206' date='Apr 2 2008, 09:38 PM']Alan, if you post the picture up yesterday we would believed you <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote]





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Thanks Sfoxnh

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[brothalan]

[quote name='Squidheads' post='10207' date='Apr 2 2008, 09:40 PM']when is anyone going out to try again?[/quote]





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Don't know ... later this week is going to be heavy rain. Maybe when the rain calms down.

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[Squidheads]

k, please keep me updated

[Mr Boston]

I still believe its too early... I'll bet another 3 weeks..... hopefully.... <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/images2.jpg' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[soccerlife945]

3 WEEKS?! No 2 Weeks!

[flukeprodigy]

water temps in newport are still only 42 degrees <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[SuzySquid]

[quote name='flukeprodigy' post='10220' date='Apr 3 2008, 11:52 PM']water temps in newport are still only 42 degrees <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote]



WOW, that is to cold to Squid Fish. HOPE the weather warms up soon.



ALAN, Wheres the Squid?? Get that camera ready.

[johnat]

[quote name='SuzySquid' post='10221' date='Apr 3 2008, 09:33 AM']WOW, that is to cold to Squid Fish. HOPE the weather warms up soon.



ALAN, Wheres the Squid?? Get that camera ready.[/quote]





the bite will start at 48 and peak between 49 and 51. the squid will be gone when water temp reaches 56.

[soccerlife945]

Hmm never really heard that theory. Thanks though!

[Mr Boston]

[quote name='johnat' post='10222' date='Apr 4 2008, 12:43 AM']the bite will start at 48 and peak between 49 and 51. the squid will be gone when water temp reaches 56.[/quote]





Good info <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/xyxthumbs.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> , Weather has been chilly lately.. Lets hope for some warmer weather in our forecast

[MikeKCT]

Frances Fleet will start squid trips on May 1st.

I believe that is a thursday so I might go that saturday. Anyone else interested?



Squid Fishing

Reservations Required



Night squid fishing has become very popular over the last few years. The boat lights attract the squid and the after-dark action begins! Light tackle and a variety of squid jigs are all you need to jig up some of these tasty treats.



Prices: All fares $40.00 Rod rental $5.00

Times: 7:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. Thurs., Fri., Sat. & Sun.

Evenings

Season: May 1 - June 15:

Tackle: Variety of squid jigs

[flukeprodigy]

[quote name='MikeKCT' post='10225' date='Apr 4 2008, 03:34 AM']Frances Fleet will start squid trips on May 1st.

I believe that is a thursday so I might go that saturday. Anyone else interested?



Squid Fishing

Reservations Required



Night squid fishing has become very popular over the last few years. The boat lights attract the squid and the after-dark action begins! Light tackle and a variety of squid jigs are all you need to jig up some of these tasty treats.



Prices: All fares $40.00 Rod rental $5.00

Times: 7:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. Thurs., Fri., Sat. & Sun.

Evenings

Season: May 1 - June 15:

Tackle: Variety of squid jigs[/quote]





I fish on the frances fleet all summer long but i don't do the squid trips. Thats not to say I wouldn't try but I like being able to come and go as i please if the bite sucks so I stick to the shore

[flukeprodigy]

[quote name='Mr Boston' post='10224' date='Apr 4 2008, 02:29 AM']Good info <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/xyxthumbs.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> , Weather has been chilly lately.. Lets hope for some warmer weather in our forecast[/quote]

unfortunately this weekend won't be bringing anything but cold rain which won't do us any good <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[Mr Boston]

[quote name='flukeprodigy' post='10226' date='Apr 4 2008, 06:32 AM']I fish on the frances fleet all summer long but i don't do the squid trips. Thats not to say I wouldn't try but I like being able to come and go as i please if the bite sucks so I stick to the shore[/quote]







I agree, I would rather take my chances onshore also. I havent heard of any very good catches onboard last year on any boat.

[busterblue]

[quote name='flukeprodigy' post='10227' date='Apr 3 2008, 03:33 PM']unfortunately this weekend won't be bringing anything but cold rain which won't do us any good <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote]





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