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Went out to squid Illahee with my wife tonight. Got out there around 5pm. Slow start but did start to catch smaller squid. Outgoing low tide which is not the best for squidding. Did see some large squid acting funny. Not many locals a the pier tonight. Believe the seals are still around. The wind started to pick up out of the south which means it is blowing in our face. Decided to call it a early night. We kept about forty squid between the two of us after about fifty minutes of squidding. The Juicy Original and Juicy Teaser in blue were still the hopt jig color.
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Hey joker, what depth is the minimum for squidding?
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None really...I have had squid hit my jig as I was pulling them out of the water. I usually pull my jigs up over a fifteen foot span and let the jigs flutter back down, the jerk it back up. I may do this one time or three. I'm trying to attrack the squid to the area. Sometimes as you pull your jigs up top the top of the water, you can see the squid swimming up and away from your h=jigs. as you let the jigs fall down, you can see the squid swim back down toward your jigs. At times, the hit can be hard and other times very soft. It all depends on the squid.
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Joker,
Where were you guys? I was down at Pier 86 (Elliot Bay Public Fishing Pier) last night from about 7-11pm. Wind in face, with rain, about 34 degrees...but squid up the ying yang. A fella was nice enough to loan me a scale that put my bucket at about 14 1/2 pounds (limit is 10 lbs.), so I gave away enough to make it back near 10 and hit the road.
Fish on...
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Todd:
We are over in the Sinclair Inlet region, Bremerton. There is plenty of squidding areas around here so it is hard to go other places. We plan on coming over to that area to sell our jigs.
It is good to here there is good squidding in the area. You know how it goes, some places are better than others at certain times. The damn seals have been the problem in the Illahee area. Can't blame them, the squid a really big and plentifull! That's why I'm there with the seals.
Be careful about your limit. Recently G&F was out there handing out tickets for over limits. I like using a scale. I weight our buckets when we start squidding so I have a baseline. I like to have water in my bucket for the squid.
What color and type of jigs are you using?
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The big producer was a pink body with glitter, green glow bead near top, overall medium size. They're homemade, but not by me. They're hard for me to come by, and I lost one when I snagged a damn 20 legged starfish. I only use 6# test on a 10 1/2 foot ultralight rod so that I get good action on my jigs, and the line just wasn't strong enough to pull up the starfish.
The squid were in thick enough that most everyone was doing well, and color/size didn't seem to be that important. The only thing I'd say that was important was that they had to be fairly heavy as the squid were right on the bottom most the time, and the water was about 20 feet deep. Normally not a problem, but it was so windy you had to have a heavier jig to get down and keep control of your line.
I haven't done it over your way...the reason I do it where I do is that they have power on the pier, enough to run six halogen shop lights. There were already five hooked up when I got there, so I only had to use one of mine. I have a genny, but it's a bastard to have to haul it out and set it up just to go squidding for a few hours.
I'll check out your website and see what your jigs are about, generally the squid over here are really picky, so a nice selection (which I don't have) is a good thing to have.
If you're ever over here to schlep your wares, I'd be happy to join you...loan me a few jigs and if I we do well you could sell a ton. There were about fifty folks out on the pier on Friday.
Fish on...
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Sounds like a nice set up with the power hook-ups. I will let you know when we plan on comming over for a night of squidding. We can flip you a few jigs to try out. I'm confident Juicy Jigs will be your #1 choice for squid jigs.
We are making a new line of squid jigs that will allow you to attach a weight to the bottom og the squid jig if needed for the extra weight. This allows you to use the smallest amount of weight needed for the particular conditions you are squidding.
It's good to hear squidding reports. Don't be shy in letting us know how things are going. I haven'y been out much this year but will keep you up to date. The last few years we would go out four or five nights a week. To many other projects taking up the time.
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Joker,
I went to your website and checked out your jigs. They look pretty cool...the hot one for me on Friday was put together very much like your standard juicy jig...only it was pink w/ glitter and the bead on top was a glow bead. The hooks are also the thinner wire and flatter type.
All in all, very similar to yours. I look forward to giving it a try with you, it was pretty consistent all the way up into February last year.
Fish on...
Todd
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Joker are they leaving the gate open to the lower parking lot at Illahee State Park? BTW expect a zipper geoduck season there this spring  ! Theres a bunch of nice ones right next to the pier on the north side right where the oyster bed peters out....the other geoduck beds location will be available soonest in the pay for view section  .
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I believe the gate is currently locked at night. we squid at the pier that is north of the park a few miles (by road). The area you referenced for geo is where I landed my first geo! I figured you read that post. Haven't gone after those monsters yet. My wife and I were talking about it the other day that we will go for them again this year. We do need more info on how to prepare them and cook them up. As for good locations, I've had really good luck using the State's own info. I access the seeding area records.
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I've never fished for squid before, I'm living in Vancouver BC and was wondering if there are any/many squid to be targetted in my general area.
Also, what is involved in fishing for them (rod ? reel ?). They look like they are fun to target.
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Spud,
I can't tell you if there is anywhere up there to do it...I lived in B'ham for a few years and never heard of it around there.
As far as gear, a long, light rod and fairly light line is the ticket. While techniques can vary, they tend to be pretty attached to certain techniques at certain times. The best thing to do is watch the others around you who are catching well and mimic them in both depth and technique.
Joker,
While the action has slowed a bit, limits are still the rule, though they're taking more like three or four hours rather than two or three like last week. I would still consider it excellent squidding.
Fish on...
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Yes..Yes..Yes..Yes..Yes..Yes..Did I say YES! Squid are in your area. I was reading an article over the net the other day about some artificial reefs that were planted around some peirs that are in the Vancover area. They commented on how the divers could see squid eggs on the structure when they did follow-up dives on the reefs.
A few phone calls or searches on line can provide you with locations to check out for squidding. Todd R is right when sayinf go watch others do it first. It si a kick watching the squid getting caught. If you have never seen a live squid up close it is something you will never forget. The coloration of the squids skin changes color rapidly. It brought imagies of alien beings to me at first. They are pretty cool and taste GREAT. The meat freezes very well and can be prepared in a variety of ways.
Check out our web site www.juicyjigs.com and look at the Juicy Connector. We have had very good success with using this rigging method for our jigs. The equipment needed to fish for squid is minimal. ANY rod and reel will work. A nice long rod that is soft toward the end is really good for jigging from a pier.
And of course, Juicy Jigs are the best jigs you can buy. One more thing. The ink the squid squirt out can stain you rclothes but comes right off if you get to it before it dries. Give it a try..you'll love it...you'll also understand the saying..."Get Juiced with Juicy Jigs"
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Does anyone fish the edmonds pier? Sounds interesting.
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Yes...squidding is popular at the Edmonds pier. Many people bring out generators on that pier. They also squid over in Kingston. I have never squided in Kingston but a coworker's son goes there frequently. We have also checked out the Edmonds pier and it is a popular location.
In our region, you will find squid EVERYWHERE. I would recommend any pier that has some type of light source. You don not have to squid from the light source but it will help attrack the squid's daily meal. If you have never tried squidding you need to get out and give it a try. It is a great activity for the winter because it gets dark so early.
We, Juicy Jigs Tackle Company, would like to organize some outings at local piers. We will help with rigging, techniques, etc. Let us know if anybody has a specific location..we are willing to come out to your area...
One more note....just yesterday I received a report that there have been very big squid being caught around the Bremerton ferry terminal. The floating dock closes at 10pm. Illahee pier also closes at 10pm..just some fyi...Most places don't have restrictions.
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After reading my post, I needed to be more specific. We are shooting to sponser some squidding outings next season. They should be a great experience.
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Thanks for the info. I might have to go check that out.
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Would a well lit boat dock with about 25 feet of water work?
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how do you prepare squid?
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A well light dock in 25' would be great. One possible issue could be the boat traffic. That could cause problems if it is public and someone wants to dock while you are squidding. The boater should be given the right of way just like any other occation.
I also believe the squid, like other species, adapt to their environment and become acustom to the traffic, noise, etc...This is illustrated at the Bremerton ferry terminal.
As to preparing the squid....I'm not sure if you are referring to cooking them or cleaning the squid. I'm leaning on the cleaning part so I'll go after that Q.
Our plan for the web site is to have a section devoted to these issues. But until we can muster the time for that project, we'll thry this way.
The squid have a few parts that you want to get rid of before cooking. At least the way we do it.....The beak, the pen, the outer skin, and the internal organs. The beak is the squid's teeth/mouth. It is located under the animal between the arms. The pen provides the squid shape. It is cartlidge type and looks just like the writing quills from centuries ago. The squid is cover in a very thin, slimmy skin that we remove...some don't...REMOVE IT. The internal organs include the ink pouch. Frequently we find eggs and sperm in the squid.
You start by attempting to remove the tenticals away from the mantle(the long cone shaped body). You can try this a few different ways depending if you want to make rings or strips of squid. The rings are more difficult to make but it all tastes the same.
The simplest way is to take a knife and cut off the tenticles just below the eye. You then squeeze out the beak from between the tenticles. These are ready to be washed and cooked. Then slice the mantle open. You scrape out the organs and remove the pen. I then flip the meat over and with a really sharp knife, I scrape off the outter skin. It can almost be peeled off.
Squid only takes a few seconds to cook. When people say they did not like squid I'll bet the farm it was over cooked. In the future I'll type up how to clean the squid for rings. You need to keep the mantle whole when cleaning. It takes longer and is tricky at first.
Enjoy.
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Poor little squids...your are awfully mean to their testicles.
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i was wondering about cooking them. any good recipies?
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Go to Juicyjig.com where they have a recipe section.
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The basic good old fried squid comes to mind. Clean the squid and cut it into strips. I usually cut the mantle the make long strips about 1/2" wide. I use the tenticles whole unless it is from a big squid then I seperate them into two pieces. You can use a tempura batter, or any other batter, dip them and fry them...remember, only about 30 seconds, if theat. You can also stir fry the strips with garlic. Once again, you only have to cook the squid for a few seconds. Usually less than 30 seconds in a wok or fry pan. The meat changes from an opaque to white when done. You can then put the squid in pasta with or without a red sause. If you clean the squid and keep the mantle whole, I would stuff the mantles like a manacotti shell with cheeses. Cover in red sause and bake. It is the best.
Enjoy
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Thanks guys, I'll give it a try when I next go out if I can.
Lots of useful info.
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If you're pier fishing, it definitely helps to bring your own light with you. The squid are generally attracted to the lighted piers, but bringing your own light brings the squid closer to you. I have my own portable setup, marine battery & power inverter. I use a High Pressure Sodium flood light as it uses less power and provides more light than a halogen, in addition it has a wider light wavelength as well. Worked WONDERS this past year.
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