pustayo Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Hay Guys Just getting your views, Would you buy a live squid on the water ? If so How much ? Etc Etc, Yes I know you can go out and catch them but what if you had no luck then what would you do or what if you ran out, Let me know Any feed back would be great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocofallon Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I remember about ten years ago before I knew how to catch squid. We were at the spit with six boats around us we had frozen servo squid and about five boats around had live squid and they were getting monstered by kings for about half an hour. I had a man cry : ) I would have paid $30 for a livie that day maybe more. Not any more though now about $29 Cheers, Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelican Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 (edited) Be very worried of the law on this one. At the point you are the buyer or seller of seafood there s big implications even if it is only for bait. Fresh live bait is only as good as it is kept and the only way you know is if you get it yourself and look after it. Edited November 4, 2008 by pelican Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 are you asking because you want to buy or sell squid on the water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh88 Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Well when we don't get any squid we resort to trying to get yakkas/slimies but i all is to no avail thenwe just use lures. Never really bothered to go ask anyone else for their bait unless i know them, even then if its squid then firstly they'll want to use it as bait and whatever's left as Calamari. Thats atleast what I do. Josh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olitay Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I once pocketed 60 bucks for one squid (kid you not!!!), we were amongst 6 boats surrounding a channel marker in the harbour and we were landing KING after KING every cast!!!. the boats around us couldn't believe what they were seeing. This old Italian couple pulled up beside us and offered me 60 dollars for the "same baita you a usinga!!", sure enough i handed over a half dead squid and they were straight into the kings!!!!..... paid for my day out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pustayo Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share Posted November 4, 2008 Reply Ye im thinking about selling Live squid on Saturday and Sunday morning to keen people for around 4 dollars a squid thats why I am asking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olitay Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 definitely be some legality issues there mate....... just be carefull how you approach it.... saying that, i would buy live squid at the ramp for 4 dollars all day!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flightmanager Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I have contacted the DPI , and they have informed me that such an activity would be COMPLETELY ILLEGAL. It would be classed as a commercial fishing venture within Port Jackson , which has a complete and total BAN on commercial fishing. This may possibly change after 2011 , when the current legislation is due to expire , but at this time , it is not allowed. Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntman Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 and if it was brought back in you would need a licence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piss'n'Broke Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 (edited) Even if people are still desperate for a king you can get squid NO MATTER WHAT!!!! I have worked for as little as a hour, up to 10hrs for my squid then gone back and got more. More than a few other fellow fish raiders would testify to this, and have reaped the benefits of it, consequently you cant name a price for live squid. Not to mention the legality factor!!!! I have been also approached to purchase a live squid off,,,, lets just say the response is very quick, how much you got mate, cause it aint enough Dan Edited November 4, 2008 by Dan and Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zook2001 Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I looked at this very idea I while back but it's almost impossible for someone not employed in it to enter the fishing industry, forget being issued a new license it not gona happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamtime Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 It's definately a contentious topic, but it could be likened to the pictures posted that have the background blacked out. Meaning that as a fisho, we go out prepared as best as we possibly can. Plan B is a must! Whether that be with an esky full of fresh / frozen bait that was purchased at the local bait / tackle store; or With a tackle box full of shiny, rattling, flexible, hard or soft body / plastic lures; or With a bait pump / trap / live bait catching device / rig, etc..... To purchase additional bait at the fishing grounds means that your not prepared adequately, and it's just not fishing in my opinion. It's like asking why was the background in your picture censored, and where did you catch that fish. The decision to proceed to the fishing grounds, from the bait grounds, ultimately lies with the fishos when they have decided that they have enough bait for the day. If the live / fresh bait is finished then apply plan B. What would you do with the same scenario, but no other boats fishing near you? Anyway, that's my say Cheers Mariner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 There are lots of people here that could put there hands in the water and pull out a squid, but there are also lots of guys here that could fish all day and not catch one. Having live squid is not a guarantee that it will be turned into a fish, especially in my hands. I know if I was approached I would buy them, unless by some miracle, I could catch some myself that day. Cheers Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frigate Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Do you have Chips & Tarter sauce too. Ill be there!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 (edited) Squid are perhaps the easiest species to target and master. Best advice is, go out and dedicate two or three entire sessions on catching the buggers. You will be suprised by how much you will learn and also how suicidal these things are at times. I'd give fishing away if i had to resort to buying live squid off a fellow fisho . Cheers Red Edited November 4, 2008 by Red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatty hunter626 Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Do you have Chips & Tarter sauce too. Ill be there!!! love your idea frigate:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewhunter Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Enough said on this. Topic closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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