Do squid go off the bite in windy conditions?

[Spooooled]

Do squid go off the bite in windy conditions? and what are the ideal conditions (moon, tide, time of day) for squidding?





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Edited June 17, 2013 by Spoooled

[alluring]

I haven't personally done a whole lot of squidding myself, but from what I've heard squidding is most productive on a calm day with little to no swell. If theres any wind the water is usually pretty choppy as well, which puts them off. As far as I know very early morning and evening are the best times of day, and according to my cousin's experiences full moon is the best time of the lunar cycle. Other than that, find a rocky or weedy area to throw your jig around, as they're ambush predators and like the cover. Pontoons, wharves etc also produce as well, especially when they have a light on them, cause lights apparently are also attractive to them. That's all I can tell you from my limited experience and knowledge though, but as far as I know that's the ideal conditions etc. I'm still yet to dedicate a session solely to targeting squid though, so don't take my word, the only times I've ever caught them are as a by catch off a boat, or seeing them chase a fish up and throwing in a jig while they're still around!

[Spooooled]

I haven't personally done a whole lot of squidding myself, but from what I've heard squidding is most productive on a calm day with little to no swell. If theres any wind the water is usually pretty choppy as well, which puts them off. As far as I know very early morning and evening are the best times of day, and according to my cousin's experiences full moon is the best time of the lunar cycle. Other than that, find a rocky or weedy area to throw your jig around, as they're ambush predators and like the cover. Pontoons, wharves etc also produce as well, especially when they have a light on them, cause lights apparently are also attractive to them. That's all I can tell you from my limited experience and knowledge though, but as far as I know that's the ideal conditions etc. I'm still yet to dedicate a session solely to targeting squid though, so don't take my word, the only times I've ever caught them are as a by catch off a boat, or seeing them chase a fish up and throwing in a jig while they're still around!

Thanks for the info, regarding the moon cycle and the full moon, would the day leading up to the full moon like 2 days before also be productive? or only on the full moon?

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[Don_]

Mate i have spent a lot of time recently chasing squid, and have caught them at all times of the day, on different tides and in really choppy water. The most productive day i've had was with waves smashing against the rocks. I think it comes down to the spot you're fishing, if they're there you will catch them. The most important thing i've found is to make sure you get your jig to the bottom (especially on the first drop).

Keep persisting mate.. Get yourself familiar with a few spots around an area and work them all for around 20 mins each. If there are squid there you will get them in the first few casts. And don't get caught up thinking you will only catch on a particular moon phase..

What area do you fish?

[onearmedfisho]

Yeah mate, ive caught them morning, midday and night and prefer calm water with no wind but have caught them with a decent breeze about. Don't worry about tide, moon etc just get out there and throw decent quality 2.5gm jigs around weed etc and you should get yourself a few. One thing I will say is that if there is a lot of freshwater in the system, give it a good 3-4 days before heading out...

[Spooooled]

Yeah mate, ive caught them morning, midday and night and prefer calm water with no wind but have caught them with a decent breeze about. Don't worry about tide, moon etc just get out there and throw decent quality 2.5gm jigs around weed etc and you should get yourself a few. One thing I will say is that if there is a lot of freshwater in the system, give it a good 3-4 days before heading out...

Mate i have spent a lot of time recently chasing squid, and have caught them at all times of the day, on different tides and in really choppy water. The most productive day i've had was with waves smashing against the rocks. I think it comes down to the spot you're fishing, if they're there you will catch them. The most important thing i've found is to make sure you get your jig to the bottom (especially on the first drop).

Keep persisting mate.. Get yourself familiar with a few spots around an area and work them all for around 20 mins each. If there are squid there you will get them in the first few casts. And don't get caught up thinking you will only catch on a particular moon phase..

What area do you fish?

Thanks

[alluring]

Thanks for the info, regarding the moon cycle and the full moon, would the day leading up to the full moon like 2 days before also be productive? or only on the full moon?

Thanks

I assume so, like I said I've never chased them myself but apparently nights where the moons throwing off light, full or not, seems to be good. :-) But listen to the experienced guys, I might just confuse you!!

[Spooooled]

I assume so, like I said I've never chased them myself but apparently nights where the moons throwing off light, full or not, seems to be good. :-) But listen to the experienced guys, I might just confuse you!!

Thanks for sharing some info