Paikea Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I recently bought some sachets of squid ink from an Asian food store with the idea of pouring some over dead squid baits to use as an attractant. Anyone else done this? If so what was the result. Cheers Paikea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blood Knot Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Thought about doing just what you are talking about a few years ago but never actually got around to it. Interested to read any responses. Blood Knot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfisherman Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I know a guy that uses squid ink as burley. Harry If it's to good to be true, it usually is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellcorner Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I remember seeing this on one of those fishing shows a while ago. They were smearing it onto lures when chasing kingies. They believed at the time, that kingies can't resist it. I've never tried it, but I will if I remember next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Ray Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I am very interested to know if this works, sounds like it couldnt hurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VViCKiD Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Hi Paikea, would you know what kind of asian grocery ? ie. Was it Korean, Vietnamese/Chinese ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paikea Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share Posted February 11, 2014 I got mine from Taren Point, I think that it was Chinese but not 100% sure. Suggest you do a Google search for it. I will try to see if I still have a satchel of the ink, if I do I will post name and a pic. Cheers Paikea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VViCKiD Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 excellent that would be awesome. my gf owns an asian grocer, so if you can find out the name, I'll ask her to get it in bulk ! btw, how much did you pay for it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paikea Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 I have not found it in my fishing gear so may be in my holiday house in Ulladulla. Next time that I go past the shop at Taren Point I will buy some more and post the details. Cheers Paikea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VViCKiD Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I just went for a walk to the japanese grocer in the city. And I found this. Though the ingredints include tomato etc.. 5.50 a large bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paikea Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 Kingies don't like tomatoes. I went to my store as promised. Dijon foods at Caringbah. The sachets cost $2.20 each and are pure ink with salt added. They come from Spain. Click on the pics below for details. If you are wondering how they get the ink they use wild squid that are caught and placed in a large tank where they are well fed and looked after. Being very intelligent they soon realise that there is no such thing as a free lunch so allow themselves to be divested of their ink twice per day. The way that it is done is for young ladies to gently stroke the squids whilst holding them above a bucket. The squid respond by ejecting all of their ink into the bucket. The ladies who do this job are very skilled and known as "Squinkers" they are in high demand in their respective villages. You learn something every day. Cheers Paikea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VViCKiD Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Thanks paikea ! Now to try source it from my local area ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpie Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Now THAT sounds almost pornographic, Paikea!! Had to laugh tho!! There is logic behind your reasoning of putting it on your lures tho! Let us know how you go??CheerioRoberta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elferoz777 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Interesting description of the squinker. When im back there next im going check that one out. My family live on the Mediterranean near the fishers quarters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paikea Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 Roberta and Elferoz From Paikea's post: "If you are wondering how they get the ink they use wild squid that are caught and placed in a large tank where they are well fed and looked after. Being very intelligent they soon realise that there is no such thing as a free lunch so allow themselves to be divested of their ink twice per day. The way that it is done is for young ladies to gently stroke the squids whilst holding them above a bucket. The squid respond by ejecting all of their ink into the bucket. The ladies who do this job are very skilled and known as "Squinkers" they are in high demand in their respective villages. You learn something every day." And from Elferoz: "Interesting description of the squinker. When im back there next im going check that one out. My family live on the Mediterranean near the fishers quarters" I see that you caught on Roberta, I made up the above part of my post. I originally intended to put it up on 1 April but just could not help myself. Sounds plausible though, doesn't? As to how to use the ink, place some cotton wool inside the hood of a dead squid and pour the ink over it. Put some GlowBait over the outside and Hey Presto, a squid bait that works almost as good as a live one. Cheers all, and forgive me for my moment of levity. Paikea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elferoz777 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I think it was more wishful thinking I do hang around the fisho's when in spain and like the mines here so do the local ladies who I will from now on refer to as squinkers from this point on. Good one Paikea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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