dale91 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Having only caught 1 squid previously and lrecently spending money on a shimano catana 3-5 kg with a sienna 2500, spooling braided line and flurocarbon leader, I thought I would buy myself a yamashita 2.5 squid rig. I borrowed my brothers girlfriends kayak and got on the water around mid day Saturday: the skys were cloudy and there was a constant drizzle of rain but the water was glass. I headed out towards main bar catching a bream, baby snapper and a tiny unknown rockfish on squid before I thought id wet the new rig at the end if burraneer headland. On my first cast I waited 2 seconds and I was on!! Pulled in a big green eye. 2nd cast, i flicked the rod a few times and I was on again, same for my 3rd cast. I ended up spending an hour and a half before I had to leave and I landed 8 squid which fed the family for the night! After skinning them and cutting them up, I marinated them in chilli , olive oil, garlic and lemon before frying them! They definitely tasted better knowing I caught them myself! Was an awesome experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boattart Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 You've inspired me. Got to go fuel the boat up to fish tomorrow so going for a squid fish for an hour or 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyS Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 (edited) Congratulations; sounds like you had a great day. What colour/pattern was the Yamashita jig? Edited February 17, 2014 by TonyS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulz Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Nothing better than a fresh feed of squid. They also make one of the best live and fresh baits going around so it's handy if you're good at finding them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Incredible Hull Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Great effort mate, keep at it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dale91 Posted February 18, 2014 Author Share Posted February 18, 2014 Hey guys it was a 10g very multicolored with orange on the bottom on blue red and green through the rest. I can put up a photo but I'm just not sure how to on my iPhone. Sorry hope that helps haha Was such an awesome feeling, went for an hour paddle yesterday and caught one as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dale91 Posted February 18, 2014 Author Share Posted February 18, 2014 Tulz I'm keen to use them to try and get kingies but I think I only have too light set ups!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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