SydneyIsSkyBlue Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 (edited) Hi guys, Thinking of heading out somewhere in Sydney for a flick on Friday or Saturday but the weather doesn't look too kind at the moment. Has anyone had any positive experiences chasing squid in wet weather or is it more likely to be a deterrent? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated! Edited October 10, 2018 by SydneyIsSkyBlue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob81 Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Many will tell you squiding will be harder in the rain due to the freshwater sitting on top of the salt. I have found this to be false. There has been a few instances where I have been more successful in rain or after heavy rainfall. All depends if the squid are there or not and which jigs you use. I find they tend to be more fussy around jig colours than fresh water. just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankS Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 There is no doubt in my mind that there are far less squid caught during rain than on nice calm sunny days. But I'll tell you why, it's because there are far less people out there trying to catch them. Get out there and give it a try, and let us know how you went. Frank 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Spanner Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 I think that they are primarily sight hunters and that you catch more squid when the water is cleaner/clearer. It is generally dirtier after rain so less active squid. I also agree they don't like fresh mixed in so try the bottom of deeper holes where the salt will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaxland Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 I had a go last Wednesday no squid for me but the drift was very fast did manage to find some decent taylor in watsons bay taking 10gm halcos,. Fogot my jacket and by the time I got home I was pretty wet. However glad to be fishing Friday weather looks good I would try around Lady Jane or bottle and glass with the ese wind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welster Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 I haven’t squid fished much in the rain but I was caught in a rain storm in the middle of Botany Bay on the drift. The squid became very aggressive near the surface all Arrows though. I’m confident they still eat in the rain though. A sea anchor helps a lot if the drift is fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Spanner Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 16 hours ago, Welster said: I haven’t squid fished much in the rain but I was caught in a rain storm in the middle of Botany Bay on the drift. The squid became very aggressive near the surface all Arrows though. I’m confident they still eat in the rain though. A sea anchor helps a lot if the drift is fast. Arrows don't mind the water a little bit dirty so you also get them further up the river. I've caught them at Captain Cook Bridge. But i have found that the green eye squid like it very clean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SydneyIsSkyBlue Posted October 12, 2018 Author Share Posted October 12, 2018 Well... turns out the squid do like a bit of rain ? This was today's catch over about 3 hours. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SydneyIsSkyBlue Posted October 12, 2018 Author Share Posted October 12, 2018 (edited) This became lunch... A Greek-style squid (stuffed with rice, spinach, bread crumbs, lemon and dill) - also known as Spanakorizo and braised in stock, tomatoes, wine etc. Edited October 12, 2018 by SydneyIsSkyBlue 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SydneyIsSkyBlue Posted October 12, 2018 Author Share Posted October 12, 2018 (edited) And the left over squid ink is going to be squid ink pasta tomorrow. (Sorry it's not letting me attach the photos in one post!) Edited October 12, 2018 by SydneyIsSkyBlue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaxland Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Glad you got on any hintss as to where? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SydneyIsSkyBlue Posted October 13, 2018 Author Share Posted October 13, 2018 Lilli Pilli, mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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