Catching Fresh Squid - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Mr. NiceGuy · 02-10-2016, 04:50 PM

Is this a time to be catching our own fresh squid to use as bait?

If so, what's the technique for that?

I have glowing torpedo shape squid lures with the barbs at the end. Some of them are hooked together in long strings. I've never tried using them. (Yard Sale collections)

My sabiki hooks have often been filled to capacity lately, so I've been using mackerels. I want to learn how to catch fresh squid bait when the time is right.

Any advice to explore on this subject?

EDIT: Oops, sorry. Meant to put this in General.

jorluivil · 02-10-2016, 05:04 PM

Do you mean live squid?

I can't tell you how to catch fresh squid but I can tell you how to catch live squid

Mr. NiceGuy · 02-10-2016, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

Do you mean live squid?

I can't tell you how to catch fresh squid but I can tell you how to catch live squid

I would assume that if they are alive, they are fresh. Yes, I'm asking the best way to catch our own live squid for bait. Please tell me how.

I already know how to catch frozen squid in 3 pound bricks.

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h2ofishfo · 02-10-2016, 05:19 PM

Candy catcher squidco they gottem

GregAndrew · 02-10-2016, 05:26 PM

It is always the right time to catch Squid when it is around. Techniques will vary, and everybody is an expert at their technique. Vacuum pack that stuff up in small groups of 7 or 8 pieces so you can just take what you need next time. Best tip i can give you is fish a piece right in the same area you are jigging. They like to hang around Squid on a hook, and will follow it well away from the bed.

Murray · 02-10-2016, 11:24 PM

Better yet, how about Yanni letting us know how to cook left over squid that we catch.

summers in kuwait · 02-11-2016, 08:46 AM

Squid

taggermike · 02-11-2016, 09:30 AM

Market squid, Loligo opalescence, usually come to the coast in huge numbers to spawn in winter or early spring.. They generally don't trickle in in small numbers. Getting dope or being out and seeing birds, dogs, or boats on the squid bed area off LJ will let you know. The candy catchers, squid sibikis, are the way to go. Squid usually appear green rather than red like bait fish on color FF's in my experience. Lower the squid jig down n slowly wind up. Squid don't really "hit", the rig just feels a bit heavier. And because the points aren't barbed you don't want to bounce a squid jig up n down like sibiki or the squid usually just slide off. Mike

Mr. NiceGuy · 02-11-2016, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by summers in kuwait

Squid

That's great, thanks. Just what I was looking for.

02-10-2016, 04:50 PM	#1
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 839	Catching Fresh Squid Is this a time to be catching our own fresh squid to use as bait? If so, what's the technique for that? I have glowing torpedo shape squid lures with the barbs at the end. Some of them are hooked together in long strings. I've never tried using them. (Yard Sale collections) My sabiki hooks have often been filled to capacity lately, so I've been using mackerels. I want to learn how to catch fresh squid bait when the time is right. Any advice to explore on this subject? EDIT: Oops, sorry. Meant to put this in General. __________________ Another ho-hum day in Paradise

02-10-2016, 05:04 PM	#2
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Do you mean live squid? I can't tell you how to catch fresh squid but I can tell you how to catch live squid __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

02-10-2016, 05:19 PM	#4
h2ofishfo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Santee Posts: 821	Candy catcher squidco they gottem __________________ GABE<@)((((>€~~~~team ?????uuuh it's fishing

02-10-2016, 05:26 PM	#5
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	It is always the right time to catch Squid when it is around. Techniques will vary, and everybody is an expert at their technique. Vacuum pack that stuff up in small groups of 7 or 8 pieces so you can just take what you need next time. Best tip i can give you is fish a piece right in the same area you are jigging. They like to hang around Squid on a hook, and will follow it well away from the bed.

02-10-2016, 11:24 PM	#6
Murray Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Vista Posts: 326	Better yet, how about Yanni letting us know how to cook left over squid that we catch.

02-11-2016, 08:46 AM	#7
summers in kuwait Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: East County San Diego Posts: 657	Squid

02-11-2016, 09:30 AM	#8
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Market squid, Loligo opalescence, usually come to the coast in huge numbers to spawn in winter or early spring.. They generally don't trickle in in small numbers. Getting dope or being out and seeing birds, dogs, or boats on the squid bed area off LJ will let you know. The candy catchers, squid sibikis, are the way to go. Squid usually appear green rather than red like bait fish on color FF's in my experience. Lower the squid jig down n slowly wind up. Squid don't really "hit", the rig just feels a bit heavier. And because the points aren't barbed you don't want to bounce a squid jig up n down like sibiki or the squid usually just slide off. Mike