Mothers Day

[droopy]

I'm going out on the helen h on mothers day for my first squid fishing ever. i have a couple yo zuri pink prawn style jigs but really have no clue as to what kind of rod to bring or what size sinkers,or whatnot. i was thinking i would just bring my tica mod-fast action rod rated for 0.5-2.0 oz with a shimano 3500 baitrunner reel. will that be sufficient or do you think an 8 foot rood is to big for a party boat?



thanks,ty

[droopy]

i also have a similar 7 footer i could bring but the 8 foot tica is more comfortable for me to use

[eatfish]

I generally use the lightest stuff I have. Freshwater rods with 10# test. As long as those rods are sensitive enough to feel the squid "reach out" I've had to use heavier rods at certain times but I allways go back to the lightest one I have on the boat. Good luck out there. The HH is a top notch boat with a great captain and crew. Have fun!! Your weight will depend on the conditions. But generally we are using 1/2 - 1 1/2 ounces.

[droopy]

[quote name='eatfish' post='18959' date='May 4 2010, 07:56 PM']I generally use the lightest stuff I have. Freshwater rods with 10# test. As long as those rods are sensitive enough to feel the squid "reach out" I've had to use heavier rods at certain times but I allways go back to the lightest one I have on the boat. Good luck out there. The HH is a top notch boat with a great captain and crew. Have fun!! Your weight will depend on the conditions. But generally we are using 1/2 - 1 1/2 ounces.[/quote]



helen h called and cancelled saying the squid were "gone". that SUCKS!