Newport Ri 2011 Squid Season

[flukeprodigy]

Does anyone know if the bridge is open/not restricted this year? I know last year it was under construction so everyone packed into ft wetherill. Hoping that won't be the case this year. I want another season like 2006 <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[ljgolini]

When do you all xpect the squid to enter the bay? Third week of April?

[Tatonka]

[quote name='flukeprodigy' timestamp='1300805530' post='21780']

Does anyone know if the bridge is open/not restricted this year? I know last year it was under construction so everyone packed into ft wetherill. Hoping that won't be the case this year. I want another season like 2006

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Is all finished. <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup2.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':thumbsup2:' />



Prolly start out middle Appril for a go. Who knows?????<img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/fishing.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':rod:' />

[KingSquidWithTheBiggest...]

hopefully the water warms up quick....

[Acslata]

Hope everyone had a good winter & happy holidays. WIth that said. GTFO of here WINTER.



Respooled & lubed the reels, no cracks on the guides, go-to jigs have been restocked & refueled the genny & let her rip on 1000 watts yesterday. She ran just fine thankfully .

Just need a couple spare bulbs for the work lights, a couple more "special" yamashita jigs & I'll be ready to rock n roll.



On another note, anyone rigged up for squidding on a yak? Been thinking about it...

It would be nice to "make" your own spots...just you, your <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/boat.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':boat:' /> & the <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blueboxbullet.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':ink' />



CANT WAIT <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/w00t.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':woot:' />

[flukeprodigy]

[quote name='Mr. Brian' timestamp='1301244917' post='21833']

Hope everyone had a good winter & happy holidays. WIth that said. GTFO of here WINTER.



Respooled & lubed the reels, no cracks on the guides, go-to jigs have been restocked & refueled the genny & let her rip on 1000 watts yesterday. She ran just fine thankfully .

Just need a couple spare bulbs for the work lights, a couple more "special" yamashita jigs & I'll be ready to rock n roll.



On another note, anyone rigged up for squidding on a yak? Been thinking about it...

It would be nice to "make" your own spots...just you, your <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/boat.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':boat:' /> & the <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blueboxbullet.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':ink' />



CANT WAIT <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/w00t.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':woot:' />

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Too bad they're calling for a noreaster this weekend <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> I really hope it misses us b/c late season snow will likely push back the squid arrival as the waters will remain colder for longer.



I've serviced just about every piece of fishing gear I own...which took a looooooong time and kept me busy over the winter. I'm ready for some squiddlies but something tells me we're going to have a late start to the season this year.

[flukeprodigy]

[quote name='Tatonka' timestamp='1300831428' post='21782']

Is all finished. <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup2.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':thumbsup2:' />



Prolly start out middle Appril for a go. Who knows?????<img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/fishing.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':rod:' />

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Nice! Good to know.

[Acslata]

[quote name='flukeprodigy' timestamp='1301406555' post='21847']

Too bad they're calling for a noreaster this weekend <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> I really hope it misses us b/c late season snow will likely push back the squid arrival as the waters will remain colder for longer.



I've serviced just about every piece of fishing gear I own...which took a looooooong time and kept me busy over the winter. I'm ready for some squiddlies but something tells me we're going to have a late start to the season this year.

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Rain/snow/wind, high 43 Sat. AHHHHHHHHH I was hoping to do a little fw yakking. <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/mad.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':angry:' />

[AT Grimaldi]

The 2000 watts of halogens are painted, and affixed to the newly glassed squid outriggers.



The generator is primed, tested and ready to go.



The rods and reels are good to go.



I get the boat back tomorrow.



Now we just need those little squiddys.



- ATG

[Matsquidman]

[quote name='AT Grimaldi' timestamp='1301450818' post='21854']

The 2000 watts of halogens are painted, and affixed to the newly glassed squid outriggers.



The generator is primed, tested and ready to go.



The rods and reels are good to go.



I get the boat back tomorrow.



Now we just need those little squiddys.



- ATG

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[Matsquidman]

Help! Calamari gone -Finished last years supply Saturday night. Please get the squid here quickly!

[Acslata]

[quote name='AT Grimaldi' timestamp='1301450818' post='21854']

The 2000 watts of halogens are painted, and affixed to the newly glassed squid outriggers.



The generator is primed, tested and ready to go.



The rods and reels are good to go.



I get the boat back tomorrow.



Now we just need those little squiddys.



- ATG

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NICE <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup2.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':thumbsup2:' />

[KingSquidWithTheBiggest...]

seriously slacking this year with gear maintenance, got to get to snug harbor asap.....

[Acslata]

What weekend this month are you guys thinking of opening the squid season?



Im planning on the 23rd/24th, unless I cant wait til then.

[cfdfire]

[quote name='Mr. Brian' timestamp='1301947357' post='21883']

What weekend this month are you guys thinking of opening the squid season?



Im planning on the 23rd/24th, unless I cant wait til then.





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I thought it depended on the water temp ..... I do not know how to access the temperature readings on the local ocean sensors.

Either some current temps or info on how to check them would be much appreciated..cheers

[Acslata]

[quote name='cfdfire' timestamp='1301983663' post='21885']

I thought it depended on the water temp ..... I do not know how to access the temperature readings on the local ocean sensors.

Either some current temps or info on how to check them would be much appreciated..cheers

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Yup. Its right around 41, 42f ...Once it reaches the upper 40's, Im ready for the 1st outing.



[url="http://www.nodc.noaa.gov/dsdt/cwtg/natl.html"]http://www.nodc.noaa.gov/dsdt/cwtg/natl.html[/url]

[Matsquidman]

[quote name='Mr. Brian' timestamp='1302010550' post='21886']

Yup. Its right around 41, 42f ...Once it reaches the upper 40's, Im ready for the 1st outing.



[url="http://www.nodc.noaa.gov/dsdt/cwtg/natl.html"]http://www.nodc.noaa.../cwtg/natl.html[/url]

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To find out water temperature just google newport ri water temperature. You will have a few choices. Currently 41.5 f.

[cfdfire]

Thank you Mat and Brian..your info is very appreciated..Best of luck in this new season,Cheers

[haduch]

[quote name='cfdfire' timestamp='1301983663' post='21885']

I thought it depended on the water temp ..... I do not know how to access the temperature readings on the local ocean sensors.

Either some current temps or info on how to check them would be much appreciated..cheers

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Try this : [url="http://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/ports.html"]http://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/ports.html[/url]



Click on Narragansett Bay and then pick the Newport bouy.

[cfdfire]

Thank you George..this is the perfect link.I like to keep an eye on the tides... Some diving for the elusive quahog is a summer time bonus,Cheers