How to catch squid - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ful-rac · 03-01-2013, 07:04 PM

If your not using spectra start, you can feel the squid latching on alot better. When you hook one just strait wind dont pump, dont stop until you get to the surface. Squid jig gangion works well, also i would reccomend you use the squid jig/sinker instead of just a sinker.

GregAndrew · 03-01-2013, 07:58 PM

Are you using a gangion, or just a squid jig? Successful Squid catching is mostly about feel as Tony said. 6oz sinker is probably too big for good feel. I prefer a gangion with a weighted Squid jig (about 4") on the bottom. If the Squid are not thick, give them a few seconds to locate and attach to your setup between jigs.

taggermike · 03-02-2013, 08:05 AM

Squid Jigs do not have barbs so if you move the jig up and down aggressively you just unhook the squid as fast as they grab on. I drop the jig to the bottom, give a few slow rod lifts, wind a few slow cranks, jig a few times, then repeat. Like Greg and ful-rac said, its about feel. Squid wont pull or tug like a finbait but you will feel the jig getting heavier. When you feel a bit of wieght wind the jig up at a steady medium speed. Any pauses or pumping can allow the squid to get off the jig. I've been using a 4oz glow back iron as a wieght and I like the results. And what the hell, I might hook a wsb or yt on it. Some times the squid will hit a glow bead sibiki better than a squid jig. Its worth trying if they're a bit shy and there isn't much finbait or lizard fish around. Mike

03-01-2013, 07:04 PM	#1
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	If your not using spectra start, you can feel the squid latching on alot better. When you hook one just strait wind dont pump, dont stop until you get to the surface. Squid jig gangion works well, also i would reccomend you use the squid jig/sinker instead of just a sinker. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

03-01-2013, 07:58 PM	#2
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Are you using a gangion, or just a squid jig? Successful Squid catching is mostly about feel as Tony said. 6oz sinker is probably too big for good feel. I prefer a gangion with a weighted Squid jig (about 4") on the bottom. If the Squid are not thick, give them a few seconds to locate and attach to your setup between jigs.

03-02-2013, 08:05 AM	#3
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Squid Jigs do not have barbs so if you move the jig up and down aggressively you just unhook the squid as fast as they grab on. I drop the jig to the bottom, give a few slow rod lifts, wind a few slow cranks, jig a few times, then repeat. Like Greg and ful-rac said, its about feel. Squid wont pull or tug like a finbait but you will feel the jig getting heavier. When you feel a bit of wieght wind the jig up at a steady medium speed. Any pauses or pumping can allow the squid to get off the jig. I've been using a 4oz glow back iron as a wieght and I like the results. And what the hell, I might hook a wsb or yt on it. Some times the squid will hit a glow bead sibiki better than a squid jig. Its worth trying if they're a bit shy and there isn't much finbait or lizard fish around. Mike