GreyNurse Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 G'day Raiders, Just came back from Wally's Wharf at Dolan's Bay this evening. I was there last Friday evening for 4.5hrs for one small arrow squid. There was a nice Italian bloke on the pontoon polling for yakkas. He did OK. Very broad accent on the fellow, but we had a good chat, which made up for the poor squid result. He reckoned the squid have all but disappeared from Wally's Wharf. Except maybe for the summer days. He cheered when I landed the squid. Tonight, I repeated the process, except that I was one my ownsome. One squid for 2.5 hrs casting about. In both cases, the squid were down deep off the front of the pontoon. The tides didn't seem to make a difference. Last week it was high, tonight it was low. The weed beds to the east were barren! Something else I noticed were the ducks that were swimming around the pontoon. I figured that it would be quiet when I saw them. There was certainly nothing that was threatening them from below. I was worried that they might go the squid jig, but they turned back when they saw the braid in front of them. Whew! Last thing I needed was to unhook a duck! So there you go, Raiders. If you want squid, I think there's more productive places. If you fancy some nice duck....... Anyone know any good land based spots for squid? Cheers, Nursie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tumra Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 thanks for the update mate and im impressed with your dedication. i tried squidding of gunnamatta bay baths a week ago and gave up after an hour. looks a bit slow out there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The President Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Grey nurse you’re not alone, I put in two hours on Wednesday around Bare Island for zip. I returned again yesterday put in another two hours for nothing. I had a break went to the local shop had something to eat and returned to fish the hour before dusk. I landed two thumpers in five casts. Hard going put persistence paid off. The President. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Squidy Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Yeah GreyNurse, the hacking is really really slow at the moment, often is in the winter months when the cold clear water moves in. I find in winter in the hacking changing to larger heavier jigs (2.5 to 3 instead of 1.5 to 2 in summer) seems more productive because, just like you found, the squid seem to sit down bottom. Also the average size in winter seems larger and sometimes you'll get the big green eyes moving further into the system as well. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Squid Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 G'day Greynurse Went to Bundeena ferry wharf last night for a session with the result being one nice size green eye and nothing else. As Rich (Mr Squidy) said not much happening ATM and with the Gymea baths closed for another renovation for the next couple of months if they do come on the bite i'm sure all wharfs will be crowded Squidy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aussie007 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 G'day Raiders, Just came back from Wally's Wharf at Dolan's Bay this evening. I was there last Friday evening for 4.5hrs for one small arrow squid. There was a nice Italian bloke on the pontoon polling for yakkas. He did OK. Very broad accent on the fellow, but we had a good chat, which made up for the poor squid result. He reckoned the squid have all but disappeared from Wally's Wharf. Except maybe for the summer days. He cheered when I landed the squid. Tonight, I repeated the process, except that I was one my ownsome. One squid for 2.5 hrs casting about. In both cases, the squid were down deep off the front of the pontoon. The tides didn't seem to make a difference. Last week it was high, tonight it was low. The weed beds to the east were barren! Something else I noticed were the ducks that were swimming around the pontoon. I figured that it would be quiet when I saw them. There was certainly nothing that was threatening them from below. I was worried that they might go the squid jig, but they turned back when they saw the braid in front of them. Whew! Last thing I needed was to unhook a duck! So there you go, Raiders. If you want squid, I think there's more productive places. If you fancy some nice duck....... Anyone know any good land based spots for squid? Cheers, Nursie all the squid hold around the moored yacht closes to the ramp or that mooring bouy middle of the tide or run in works best run out is just to much weed its a heavily fished spot wallys wharf in summer your touching elbows to get a spot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaki10 Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I think because it's mating season for them now you will only find small ones. I went out to the hacking on Sunday and scored myself two average size squids, one about 15cm which I used as a livey and a massive arrow head. I found it to be more productive as the sun was going down, I pulled up 3 in 8 casts but I was also going deep and using a 2.5 squid jig. I am thinking of going to La Perouse this weekend, do you guys think it will be worth it in scoring those big green eyed monsters Cheers, Zaki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filthmonger Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Try a spiked yakka if all else fails. I had numerous squid literally fighting each other to get the yakka after the fishing slowed down on the jigs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icyphish Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Wally used to be pretty productive, I haven't been there for a while as its too far for me, but squidding there doesn't seem as rewarding as it used to be anymore. I have however witness two Asian blokes landing a 100~110mm Jewie right from the wharf at about 11PM at night (about 2~3 yrs ago), the shimmering silver beauty under the water was one of the most astonishing scenes I have ever seen, there's definitely monster Jewie at the wharf! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filthmonger Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 (edited) Wally used to be pretty productive, I haven't been there for a while as its too far for me, but squidding there doesn't seem as rewarding as it used to be anymore. I have however witness two Asian blokes landing a 100~110mm Jewie right from the wharf at about 11PM at night (about 2~3 yrs ago), the shimmering silver beauty under the water was one of the most astonishing scenes I have ever seen, there's definitely monster Jewie at the wharf! 10cm Jew? did they chuck him back Edited July 19, 2013 by filthmonger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santo Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Good to have a laugh. He didn't reply and give it back to ya! Pretty funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schembo1 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 What are some of the best places for squid at the moment, i am thinking of doing some squidding with the old man this holidays so any info would be greatly appreciation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aussie007 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 What are some of the best places for squid at the moment, i am thinking of doing some squidding with the old man this holidays so any info would be greatly appreciation. port kembla is pretty good all year round u get stonker calimari's down that way but u wont be the only one fishing for them, the squid love the night lights at the end of the south breakwall, one of the best spots was the tug boat wharf but they blocked it off a few years ago and the harbour is pretty strict on where u can and cant go plus u cant anchor in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mii11x Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 I do all my squidding in the hacking at the wharfs you mentioned, they were plentiful a couple of weeks ago, but last wed-fri didnt get a single one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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