Leuke Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Hey guys, I know there's a lot of posts on squid out there, but I couldn't find the answer to this so I'm hoping I'm not annoying anyone too much with this thread. Last night I was down at Gordon's bay where I've managed to jag a couple of good size Calamari before. I spent an hour working around the bay without much luck, but near the end I scored a little guy, about a 6 inch hood. Once I had him in I cast out again in the same spot, then around the same area for another 20 mins but there was no more action. I've read that Squid usually hangout together, so if you get one there should be more nearby. So what would the experience land based squiders out there do in my situation? Was I right to cast back in the same area with the same jig? Should I have changed colours after no more takes? Should I give the egi a really good clean to get any ink and residue off? Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Cheers, Leuke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolongeramember Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Sometimes when things are slow you may only get one in an area. Giving the jig a good clean of ink and any slime is a good idea. I'd cast the same jig straight back for a while, then I may change if nothing is happening. On the boat I keep 2 rods with different jigs ready to go so I can switch anytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leuke Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 Cheers Roylo, I'll make sure to clean the jigs well before flicking them back in. Sydneyfisher12, I'll look to get some smaller egi's and see if that helps out, I haven't seen anything as small as 1.5 yet. I usually switch around colours a bit till I get a hit, are you saying even after a colour has been successful in an area you might change it if you stop getting hook ups? Thanks for the advice buddy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat_souvlaki Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Quick question sydneyfisher12, Do you still use such a light jig to fish water depths eg. 4-5 meters? The lightest ive used is 2.5 and sometimes I feel thats too light as it hangs in midwater ..I must be doing something wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat_souvlaki Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I meant 1.8 like you said you use, by the time you cast ahead of the boat and let it sink, wouldnt you already have drifted over your lure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat_souvlaki Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 will definitely try anchoring next time, thanks for the tip mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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