Mcfusher Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Hey Raiders I love squidding and was wondering what squid jigs work best??? What size?? What colour??? What Brand??? Should i but expensive stuff or stick to chepies??? i am located middle in harbour and from a boat. Appreiciate your time MCfusher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MRS WATTO Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 (edited) Squidding is my favourite fishing, especially down Jervis Bay. I have tried all different types of squid jigs and I believe its all in the technique. I have used squid jigs that cost $2.50 up to $20.00 a squid jig and have caught squid every time. I normally use size 2.5- 3.5 Edited September 12, 2007 by MRS WATTO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew399 Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 i think most people will agree that the expensive jigs work best and are well worth the money, try yo zuri's in pink or orange, i personally use the 1.8 or 2.5. the smaller ones work when they are being a bit fussy. u can get some spray as pic above or even just stimulate spray and that also makes things a bit easier... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netic Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 In my opinion the expensive ones like yozuris are better, but you still can get results with the cheapies.... The expensive ones come into there own when casting and retriving in shallow kelp, when fishing paternoster style the cheapies seem to do the job more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDiko Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Definately spend the money mate. My faves are the Yo-Zuri's in 1.8 to 2.0 size, the latter has caught my PB squid of 36cm mantle length. I've found the natural coloured jigs work best for me, natural greens, crimsons and yellow/browns are the go. IFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfish Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 what about black ones ive heard somewhere that they work well at night but havent tried em yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcfusher Posted September 13, 2007 Author Share Posted September 13, 2007 Thanks Everyone Info really helps. I think i will get some yo-zuri. But another question; is it better to get them from a tckle shop or should i buy them on ebay??? thanks again Mcfusher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew399 Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 i got a heap of the 1.8 off ebay just to give them a try, and they are exactly the same as the ones i bought from the store and i got very good savings... personal preferance though i guess... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmoshe Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Thanks Everyone Info really helps. I think i will get some yo-zuri. But another question; is it better to get them from a tckle shop or should i buy them on ebay??? thanks again Mcfusher G'day McFusher. Check out red's post in swap & sell as he's selling some very nice jigs. Be quick though as they won't last I'm sure Cheers, Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amkulic Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Hi everyone....im another keen squidder, but im not very good yet When squidding at night is there any difference in the way to catch them in day time? Should I b using the spray on scent? Thanks for any info P.s with the jigs I just got 10 jigs of varying sizes and colours delivered 2day from ebay for $10.... they seem ok and im trying them out tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landbased Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 squids scare me They just look alien maybe Im a big baby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPL Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 (edited) You don't need to spend money to catch squid, its in the technique. Expensive jigs will improve success rates when they are slow, but when the squid are on they will hit a cheap jig. Cheap jigs= When action is hot Expensive jigs= When they are fussy they are the way to go, they sink better and have a better action. My favorites are orange, pinks and multi colours. I hear black goes alright too! No one can really recomened a size because that depends on conditions but, if you are going for one go for something that you can get to the bottom around structure . For most stuff i go 1.8 or 2. That means i can get both small and big ones. Best of luck. Edited September 13, 2007 by RPL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbielites Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Hi mate, Here is what works for me.. (After lots of input from people around here) I never cast a jig, I always drift over the area with a hand line. It can be tedious running up to the start of the drift and back again but I find it works. My brother still flicks and most days I out squid him, previously I was flicking too and he beat me hands down. The hand line has a two dropper paternoster rig, usually the bottom jig is a small small blue Yamasita. I find that gets hit alot by smaller squid and cutties, the top dropper I put on something larger, pink and orange are my favourites. As for expensive V cheapies, I dont think it matters if you are using a paternoster rig and have them close to the bottom on a short dropper, the action is much the same. EGIMAX??? Say yes every time Hope that helps. Robbie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stylo Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Thanks Everyone Info really helps. I think i will get some yo-zuri. But another question; is it better to get them from a tckle shop or should i buy them on ebay??? thanks again Mcfusher Support the site sponsors if you can ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilm Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 It's all been said here, but I will add one thing - the expensive ones last longer - I find the cloth cover on the cheapies wears through after only a couple of determined squid. And yes - support your tackle shop!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netic Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Support the site sponsors if you can ... One of the site sponsors sells on ebay so buying there does support them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcfusher Posted September 15, 2007 Author Share Posted September 15, 2007 Thanks again everyone. Ill try to support the sponsers but where is fishraiders closest sponser to mosman??? Thanks again Mcfusher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flightmanager Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 You have a choice of 3 , Fishfinder at Matraville , Wattos at St Marys (sells on Ebay) , and Gofish at Dural . Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanger Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 (edited) Thanks again everyone. Ill try to support the sponsers but where is fishraiders closest sponser to mosman??? Thanks again Mcfusher Doesnt matter to much anyway mate as all the guys happily post products to you for a resonable fee and if it was something like a rod and reel perchase you would mind a little drive to check out what you want!!! Ive had watto's and ff tony send me stuff and they both got to me within a matter of 2 days or something, plenty quick enough for you to order at the start of the working week then use them on the weekend!!! Edited September 15, 2007 by fishlexic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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