Basil D Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 (edited) Headed out today with Chris(Pongrass) and all Chris could say is" Bas we need squid", I cant eat the single Squid in my Freezer, so off we go in search of squid and I must admit I was a bit cocky thinking couple squid, piece of cake, so I took Chris to one of my Favourite spots and squided for about an hour for zilch, zero, Donut, Not cocky anymore But wasnt giving up and headed of to another spot and we got one there and nothing else for another hour, I said to Chris, lets go and find some flaties/reef action and will squid in the avo and exit stage left we go, as we were cruising we came across this spot and Chris and I looked at each other and out came the squid Rods again, yep, I was on, Big Grin on my face 2- 0 then chris was one 2-1 then chris's rig with two squid jigs goes off and Chris Joins the 2 squid on one rig Club, 2-3, 2-5 2-5 ? what I thought, then 3-5, 4-5 4-6 4-7 got smoked, Well I don't mind getting smoked after all equal share with he catch + we found a new hot spot for squid:biggrin2: not bad half Day on the squid, chris's squid jig was awesome, I will buying one chris so watch out We Ended up Going for some reefies and flathead after that and headed home Early, Chris's wife was shocked, Chris's home Early for once , well why wouldn't you be home Early Chris, after all we cleaned up the squid and nothing better than to head home and smash squid for dinner, until next time, have fun on the weekend and will catch up when I get back. Edited August 24, 2011 by Groper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james7 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Great catch of quality squid there for you and Chris! You two are a "dynamic duo" now. Did you end up getting any flatties and reefies as well? Cheers Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 Great catch of quality squid there for you and Chris! You two are a "dynamic duo" now. Did you end up getting any flatties and reefies as well? Cheers Peter Hey Peter, yeah we got a few Flathead, rock cods, wrass, trevs and packed it up about 3 pm. We couldnt find any Bonnies or surface action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafinx Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray R Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Nice catch mate, best of both worlds, squid for a feast and heads for bait... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy69 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Awesome catch of squid! Nice way to spend a day with a mate too. Thanks for the pics. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Well done there Groper, great feed of Calamari cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joco Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 NICE work fellas.... CALAMARI rings yum OR should i say Jew fish bait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hawkesbass Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 good catch on the squid.need to keep the downrigger in the boat chris to attempt to convert a squid into a kingfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marley Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 That's one big load of calamari..sounds like a great day well done gav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted August 25, 2011 Author Share Posted August 25, 2011 = sorry Rafinx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted August 25, 2011 Author Share Posted August 25, 2011 good catch on the squid.need to keep the downrigger in the boat chris to attempt to convert a squid into a kingfish Cant wait for warmer months, I do have a D rigger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvbigfish Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 always good to find new hot spots , well done to both of you great feed of calamari. cheers paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted August 25, 2011 Author Share Posted August 25, 2011 always good to find new hot spots , well done to both of you great feed of calamari. cheers paul It Just hit us when we seen it, looks like a deep ledge with lots of kelp. worked out well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafinx Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 = sorry Rafinx Its all good mate, Ive had 0 time to do anything, very nice load of squid, congratulations, atleast I know if I had to ill bug you to get me onto them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRED-ATOR Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 great catch fella's and well done on finding a new squidding location, now to name it something...maybe squid street? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 2011 great catch fella's and well done on finding a new squidding location, now to name it something...maybe squid street? lol Squid Strip sounds Better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafinx Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Squid Strip sounds Better Oi take it easy Groper.... Theres kids in these forrums to ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 2011 Its all good mate, Ive had 0 time to do anything, very nice load of squid, congratulations, atleast I know if I had to ill bug you to get me onto them. Haha keep buging mate I might just let you in on a spot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ifonly Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 What do you look for on the sounder when looking for a squid spot in deeper water i havent ever caught squid where i havent been able to see the bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted August 27, 2011 Author Share Posted August 27, 2011 What do you look for on the sounder when looking for a squid spot in deeper water i havent ever caught squid where i havent been able to see the bottom. Shallow reefs, kelp. sand all in one area, also just behind the wash, headlands etc, use 3.5 to 4 jigs, drift and occasionally work them.Start at around 20 foot of water to 50 foot of water, its not hard just persistence. you might one or two at a time till you get used to it and wammo, or you may just have the knack and slam them from the start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted August 27, 2011 Author Share Posted August 27, 2011 Oi take it easy Groper.... Theres kids in these forrums to ok? Sorry Rafinx I will make sure your not on the forum before a write up next time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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