Guest IFishSick. Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 (edited) Hey Raiders, Just a quick report for an after school sesh. Homework done by 3:30pm so get the rods and tackle ready and I set course for Port Hacking spot X. Hoping to get onto some Frigates I flick my little metal Pilchard imitation around for half an hour or so for nothing. Seeing no surface activity I decided Squidding was the go. First cast I hook onto a healthy little Southern Calamari Squid. He goes back as I didn't need bait and was sure I would get some more for dinner. Over the next 5 casts I got continuous follow ups from squid but no takers as they would swim off when they saw me. Tried the good old Prawn Oil on the 1.8g Yo-Zuri jig and cast out. After one lift of the rod the line goes tight on the drop and I know this is a better one. He went nuts at the surface and I thought I was going to lose him but he held on and a nice 19cm Squid was landed. Tucker More scent on the jig and out it goes. No takers the first run, but the second I hook up to an even bigger squid. The rod buckles over and with every pulse of the squid line is stripped from the spool. I ease him across the surface in worry of losing him and he is safely pulled onto the sand for a snap shot and a measure, 24cm My new PB Had 2 nice big squid for dinner so tried flicking metals around again for no luck. Not to worry I was wrapped with my giant squid. Considering the average size the Hacking is holding atm you can fit the whole squid in the palm of your hand. The water was flat all day and it looked the goods for some fly-fishing. Pity I don't have a fly rod but it might be worth a try in the future. Edited March 20, 2007 by IFishSick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPL Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 There are heaps in the river, im hearing good reports on the squid fishing side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingsRule Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Nice Squidllies mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CR@ZY OS@M@ Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 good size squid caught there mate. well done,go the calamari rings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy0884 Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Damn i love squiddies! they are a real hoot to catch and eat, but even better as bait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domza Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 (edited) great session mate! start deep freezing them for our trip out in april Edited March 20, 2007 by domza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netic Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Well done mate...some very nice squid there...well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankp Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Damn i love squiddies! they are a real hoot to catch and eat, but even better as bait! well said well done on the squid fishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntman Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 I went squidding last night too, got 2 but one of them was very small and angry. So angry that it spurted ink all over the guy next to me as I pulled him in i felt horribles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmint83 Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Hey Raiders, Just a quick report for an after school sesh. Homework done by 3:30pm so get the rods and tackle ready and I set course for Port Hacking spot X. Hoping to get onto some Frigates I flick my little metal Pilchard imitation around for half an hour or so for nothing. Seeing no surface activity I decided Squidding was the go. First cast I hook onto a healthy little Southern Calamari Squid. He goes back as I didn't need bait and was sure I would get some more for dinner. Over the next 5 casts I got continuous follow ups from squid but no takers as they would swim off when they saw me. Tried the good old Prawn Oil on the 1.8g Yo-Zuri jig and cast out. After one lift of the rod the line goes tight on the drop and I know this is a better one. He went nuts at the surface and I thought I was going to lose him but he held on and a nice 19cm Squid was landed. Tucker More scent on the jig and out it goes. No takers the first run, but the second I hook up to an even bigger squid. The rod buckles over and with every pulse of the squid line is stripped from the spool. I ease him across the surface in worry of losing him and he is safely pulled onto the sand for a snap shot and a measure, 24cm My new PB Had 2 nice big squid for dinner so tried flicking metals around again for no luck. Not to worry I was wrapped with my giant squid. Considering the average size the Hacking is holding atm you can fit the whole squid in the palm of your hand. The water was flat all day and it looked the goods for some fly-fishing. Pity I don't have a fly rod but it might be worth a try in the future. Hey mate how u goin? is there any chance you can help me out with catching squid durin the day? wat spot did u go to... i tried lilli pilli and this other warf in the hacking and came up empty handed after 2 hours of squiding. i got the same jig as u in pink and orange ... any help will be great.. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveD Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Perhaps you mean Wally's Wharf? Few mins drive from Lilli Pilli? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Lucky are those who regularly catch squid,I can only catch em in the bait shop. penguin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntman Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 There's a lot of squid around at the moment, you just have to put the time in. The other night I gave a friend a rod with a $2 orange crappity crap jig on it and he managed to pull in a squid, and about 2 weeks ago I caught one on a little metal lure that I was flicking around for bonito... you just have to put the time in and watch what other people do. Of course to get them when it's hard going, or to get a lot in a short amount of time, takes a lot of skill. I'm still learning about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jed38 Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Hey well done mate! I only wish that my son had his homework done by 3.30pm. Cheers Jed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flattieman Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Well done, mate - a pair of quality calamari. You really had to get out on the water, eh? Flattieman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ophet Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Well done on the squid buddy, good little session after school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1990 Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 great session mate! start deep freezing them for our trip out in april Yeh mate, were gunna need some good squid for all the kings u and me n domza are gunna get. Congrats on the PB. cheers jaems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hottyscotty Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 (edited) seeing that school finishes at 3:!5pm, i think you're not getting enough homework Edited March 24, 2007 by hottyscotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mik Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Nice one I Fish. I can't wait to have a go at squidding during Easter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IFishSick. Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 seeing that school finishes at 3:!5pm, i think you're not getting enough homework Not quite mate. I'm a senior and at my school the seniors start at 7:28am and finish and finish at 12:54pm. It's an awsome way to have more time for homework and fishing in the afternoons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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