Squidding In New England States

[Anthony0803]

Going to try Beverly on Fri. To all the guys who frequent there, what rug works best? I usually just switch between a 2.5 yamashita that sinks pretty slow, and a green Coleman that has the wide hook. Haven't used sinkers yet, are they necessary in Beverly? Thanks for the help to all.

[GUnslinger]

I'm no scientist, but it seems to me that the increase in squid numbers on the North Shore could be related to the "fast spreading" invasive species of shrimp first discovered in Salem in 2010..

About a month ago, I was on the Willows Pier using my underwater light, the shrimp were like a cloud around the light, and when I removed the light from the water, hundreds of them were clinging to it...

This article came out earlier this summer:


http://swampscott.patch.com/groups/aroun...e_6a12c123

[Anthony0803]

Thanks for the article gunslinger. What kind of underwater light do you own? Are squid attracted to it?

[JANZ]

Anthony where are you fishing for squid on the east end?  I've been there twice

on the east side of the harbor by the power plant.  Both nights combined I saw

a total of 13 squid swimming and they wanted nothing to do with my offerings.

Both times were at high tide and it was definitely not loaded with squid like the

reports from canal bait and tackle wrote of.  Gave it 4 hrs each outing.  As for

RI they forgot what squid look like.

[Anthony0803]

Right on the bulkhead off freezer road by the bathrooms. With the old lights you could see whole schools swim right up. The water was illuminated and you were able to see at least 5 feet down. Now you can't see anything and the squid stay deep. I haven't seen a school since they changed the lights. We used to see them all the time with the old ones.

[Anthony0803]

Not sure if the old lights were HPS or not. I'm thinking they were something a little unusual. The spectrum was very yellowish green and seemed to pull them right in.

[JANZ]

I have yet in my lifetime caught a squid in the cape cod canal.  As for the lights I know

they looked yellow but not sure if that was the lamp (bulb) or the lens creating that

color, sorta like a bug light.  Wife just came back from cape and she has yet to notice

the new lights and last time I was there it was still the yellow lights.  Got 24 hrs now

to go fishing.  Either sea bass half day tomorrow afternoon or squidding Friday night.

[GUnslinger]

Its killing me...too damned busy so far this week to get out and try to snag a few....

[JANZ]

Probably be a good crowd on Friday night.  Gunslinger isn't it a little cold for you.

[JANZ]

Will be going tonight, should get to Beverley before 10pm and give it a go and if

nothing then I'll try Salem.

[GUnslinger]

Haha Janz,

I thought you'd give more credit than that!

If it's not cold for the squid to bite, it's not too cold for me!!

I might pop over to Beverly for a bit tonite...


Anthony, I have a basic battery powered green underwater fluorescent... JaNz has a much nicer LED version. The one like mine can be had for about $30 on Amazon... Does it attract squid?? What I've seen it do is attract and hold baitfish. Once the bait is held,trhe squid come a'knocking...

[JANZ]

Hope to see ya tonight, Mine is an led green (still wondering if the white would

have been better) but its pretty darn bright and runs about 3-4 hrs on one of

those $40. emergency jump starters.  On the down side its $132. including

shipping but it has its own weight and a 25ft cord and they say you can run it over

with a vehicle and it will still work, which works out for me because I'm constantly

dropping stuff and breaking stuff.  It is very well built and sealed.

Bet you wont be wearing shorts tonight.

[JANZ]

Anthony if you can make it tonight it should be prime conditions if the

squid are still there.  Hi tide 12:30am moonset at 8pm so no light from

sky.  If they are still there should get some action.  Gunslinger remind

me tonight to give you some snapper zappers.

[SquidFox]

Hi JANZ


Where did you get the led green light from?

I am thinking of getting one too but have not

Commit because of not sure which one is good.

How much light does the one you have give out?

I heard green attract squid.


Thanks buddy

[JANZ]

I bought mine online at, its the 24" model
http://fishinglightsetc.com/superbrite.html
also seen one only at Cabelas in e. Hartford
and that was selling for $129. it sorta looked
like an older version as mine looked a bit different.
As for the green vs white I'm still in the air about
that, Ive caught them with above water halogens
running off my generator better it seems than the
submersed green light. But ya it is bright, even
when down 10 ft in the water someone walking a 1/4
mile away can see the green glow.
Hope that helps out.

[SquidFox]

Did any one went to Salem or Beverly last night

Any squid left?


Thanks

[JANZ]

Fished Beverly from 10pm to 2am. When I got there it was only
a handful of people fishing. Tried a few diff spots and looked in
peoples buckets only to see therm empty or 1 squid. I was there and
with it being so deserted I was able to fish all the diff "good" spots
without anyone else there. It was slow to say the least, the water
was cloudy and loaded with jelly fish. Worked my way out to end of the
pier and furthest out (deep water) got 3 squid in 4 casts and thought
this is OK as one of them was the largest I caught this year 10" from
tip of funnel to the mantel. Well that died as soon as it started so
made the circle again and took one here and there but when I got out the
end of the pier again I took a 9 1/2" making it the second biggest this
year. For the night I ended up with 11 squid for 4 hrs effort so I
would say its slow.
It was like homey night out there, Gunslinger, Anthony and even a non
member who reads these posts was there and they did about the same. It
was good to meet these guys and certainly hope to see them again. I don't
think its totally over yet but the big number nights have certainly left us.

[SquidFox]

Thanks, JANZ


I Got ready to head up to Salem with my boat.

On the way there my trailer brakes lock up so I by pass it, but my SUV is not heavy enough to stop a 4000 lbs boat and trailer.

Going shopping for a F250 or a Tundra.

Damn they expensive.


Peace

[SalemScott]

Fished Beverly from 10pm to 2am. When I got there it was only

a handful of people fishing. Tried a few diff spots and looked in

peoples buckets only to see therm empty or 1 squid. I was there and

with it being so deserted I was able to fish all the diff "good" spots

without anyone else there. It was slow to say the least, the water

was cloudy and loaded with jelly fish. Worked my way out to end of the

pier and furthest out (deep water) got 3 squid in 4 casts and thought

this is OK as one of them was the largest I caught this year 10" from

tip of funnel to the mantel. Well that died as soon as it started so

made the circle again and took one here and there but when I got out the

end of the pier again I took a 9 1/2" making it the second biggest this

year. For the night I ended up with 11 squid for 4 hrs effort so I

would say its slow.

It was like homey night out there, Gunslinger, Anthony and even a non

member who reads these posts was there and they did about the same. It

was good to meet these guys and certainly hope to see them again. I don't

think its totally over yet but the big number nights have certainly left us.

Hi Janz, that was me at the pier last night.  When you left I had 3 or 4 in the bucket....when I left I had 18!  I was pretty happy with that considering how slow it was.  A tiny blue jig and a quick erratic movement woke them up a bit.  It was a pleasure meeting you and look forward to fishing with you again.  Now that I"m a member I'll give regular updates.

[JANZ]

Vehicles are not cheap thats for sure.