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Squid Jig Features include...
· Special (Glow in the Dark) holographic reflective cloth
· 3D Lifelike Eyes
· 11cm in Length
· Natural Buoyancy
· Quality Jigs built to the highest standards
· Slowly sinking
· Attention to detail on the body
· Very realistic
· Water Pressure Resistant
· Stainless Steel Hooks (two of which are extra long)
· Squid Jigs are available in Pink, Red, Green & Orange
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These are truly exceptional Squid jigs which offer unbeatable performance!!! If you are looking to ‘get the edge’ over fellow fisherman, then these are undoubtedly the right Jigs for you. These highly reflective and bright coloured jigs attract nearby Squid triggering hunting & biting instincts! Try for yourself and see the difference in your catch rate performance!
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How do I use squid jigs?
It’s best to use a long fishing rod with 8-10 lb fishing line. If your jig is heavy enough to sink to the ocean floor in less than 10 seconds, tie the jig directly to the line. If the jig takes a very long time to sink (or floats!!!), then attach the jig to a short dropper, about 1 metre above a small ball sinker. Cast it out and let it sink a bit. If there are small squid about, they will quite eagerly come very close to the surface to chase the jig. It seems that the larger squid are deeper down. Give the jig a few short jerks to gain the attention of any nearby squid. If you are fishing under bright lights you will be able to see the squid approaching the jig. If a squid comes at the jig at high speed, this means it is crazy about your jig and it will probably grab the jig. Get ready! As soon as you see the squid grab the jig you should strike to set the hooks and then steadily wind the squid to your waiting net! Don't let the line go slack....otherwise you may lose your squid! I recommend using a net because the squid are often hooked by just one very skinny leg and as soon as you try to lift them out of the water they fall off the jig. Hopefully the squid will release its black ink in the water but you should be very careful handling the squid because their ink supply seems to be endless!
If the squid are not crazy about your jig, then you will have to work a bit harder to catch them! After casting out the jig, give the jig a few short jerks (as above) and then retrieve the jig very slowly. If a squid approaches the jig slowly, you can try the following:
• Let the jig sink slowly until the squid grabs it
• Give the jig a short jerk and then keep retrieving it slowly
If the squid don't look terribly excited, you can sometimes get them excited by using a fast, erratic retrieve. If you can get the squid to approach the jig very quickly, then your chances of a hook-up often improve. Sometimes the jerky movement will only scare the squid and so you should watch the squid carefully to see how it reacts. Often the squid will follow the jig and take it at the very last moment as you are about to lift the jig from the water. If a group of squid follow your jig, then your chances will be better since the extra competition can encourage the squid to grab the jig. I have found that sometimes a shy squid will be more willing to grab a jig if the jig is retrieved through a bright area and into a shaded area. This might happen when fishing on a jetty at night under artificial lights. The jetty lights illuminate water perhaps 2 metres outward from the pier. However, the water directly next to the pier is in darkness. Drag the jig into this dark area and a shy squid may decide that this is a good time to attack the jig.
The squid often 'test' the jig by timidly touching it. They often do this by first motoring up to the jig so that they face the jig 'side-on'. They then use their long legs to feel the jig but don't actually grab it. I often try (with very little success) to strike when the squid touches the jig. It seems that unless the squid really wants your jig, then you will have quite a frustrating time trying to catch these timid squid.
Where to catch squid?
You can try a local jetty, from a boat, or from a rocky shoreline. Avoid fishing in areas with strong tidal currents because squid don't seem to hang around in these areas. The ocean floor should have patches of weed or rock to provide shelter for the squid. Ideally the water will be very clear, there will be very little wind (offshore wind rather than onshore wind) and you will have a water depth of 2-6 metres. If fishing a jetty, look for ink stains (from squid) on the jetty. These ink stains indicate that you have found a good squid fishing spot!
I prefer to fish rocky shorelines since I don't have a boat. Otherwise I think boat fishing is best. A boat gives you access to more remote areas of rocky reef which get fished less heavily. I don't really like jetty fishing anymore because the crowds are annoying and I think the squid are spookier. Spooky squid tend to chase a jig but won't grab on!!! This "spookiness" may be due to the heavy fishing pressure and the hundreds of squid jigs they see every day! I am really not sure. What I do know, is that squid in more remote areas are more aggressive and easier to catch.
What are the best times & tides for squid fishing?
The best times to fish for squid are early morning (6am - 9am) and early evening (6pm -9pm). I have caught some of my best and biggest squid in the morning. But I generally am lazy and only fish for squid later in the day. Try to get on the water at sunrise and fish for two or three hours if you are not lazy like me! At my local reefs, the squid really come on around 20 minutes before dark.
If you are fishing in an area with artificial light such as a jetty or pier, then you can fish all night long! The squid are attracted to the bright lights so fish at the brightest section of the pier. The best seasons are spring and summer. I find that squid tend to be less active when it is very cold. It seems that fishing on the high tide is most productive.
What’s the best moon phase for squid fishing?
Does the moon phase matter? According to commercial fisherman targeting Arrow Squid, they have most success around the New Moon. The squid are more easily attracted to the bright lights of the fishing boats when there is no moon to distract them. Cloudy skies tend to block moonlight and this can also help catch rates to improve.
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