Meppstas 4,956 Posted October 22, 2017 Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 Heard a report on the radio this morning that squid are really going for the black squid jigs down here in Tassie at the moment.. I didn't even know they made a black one, still I suppose being an full time trout fisher since moving down here I wouldn't have a clue of half the salt water tackle that's around now days.. Went online and came up with these... Do any off you squid fisho's use these at all... cheers Adrian bjorn2fish and SaltyFlyer 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rybak 620 Posted October 22, 2017 Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 My 3 favourite jigs for squid are the red head, pure white & pure black. Occasionally I get success with a pure blue jig but always go back to my 3 favourite ones. hooklinestinker, SaltyFlyer and Meppstas 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Poppa Snake 1,399 Posted October 22, 2017 Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 I have one which after 3 casts nothing so swapped to others. I usually do this till I hook up then throw a similar one to what works under a float on a hand line and swap when it goes quiet again. Must try the black again (if the wind ever stops). Jimmy., SaltyFlyer and Meppstas 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bratko 277 Posted October 22, 2017 Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 bright day bright colours...dark overcast day dark jigs Meppstas, Yorky, Poppa Snake and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pstar 73 Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 "bratko" is onto it! that being said my fav. 3rd is the yo zuri red head white body, 2nd yo zuri green body with a yellow belly stripe, then no. 1 Yamashita pilchard colour. I always like to pay a little for the jags as i think they swim a bit better, i always reckon people don't value their time much, if you are going to spend the time to go fishing buy yourself a half decent jag.... Meppstas and Yorky 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuusieDave 765 Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 Hi Meppstas, Bratko has it right, bright jig for bright days and dark for dark. I carry 2 squid jags, a qantas (white with red head) for bright days and a black (the one in the 2nd photo) for overcast days, I'm thinking of introducing a third coloured jig for the days somewhere between sunny and cloudy. On the yak I need to always be minimizing the amount of tackle I take though. I'm not a squid nut though and I only really chase them to get some snapper/mulloway bait usually after the snapper hour is finished. Dave Meppstas 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rybak 620 Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 Try putting on 2 x jags on each line you are using. This can quickly determine what is working on the day. If they are on then double header squid is not out of the question. I love it when this happens. Quick early morning squid session, then move onto other species & hopefully get a reasonable mixed bag. Poppa Snake, AuusieDave and Meppstas 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Perthsworst 2 Posted November 3, 2017 Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 On 31/10/2017 at 12:07 PM, rybak said: Try putting on 2 x jags on each line you are using. This can quickly determine what is working on the day. If they are on then double header squid is not out of the question. I love it when this happens. Quick early morning squid session, then move onto other species & hopefully get a reasonable mixed bag. What sort of rig do you use to rig up double header jigs, mate? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rybak 620 Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 @ Perthsworst, I use a paternoster rig with swivels set up (2 types - Coast lock swivel & a roll on/off swivel attached together) about 800mm apart for quick change of jags. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Perthsworst 2 Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 17 minutes ago, rybak said: @ Perthsworst, I use a paternoster rig with swivels set up (2 types - Coast lock swivel & a roll on/off swivel attached together) about 800mm apart for quick change of jags. Thanks, mate, I'll give it a run off the kayak! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Meppstas 4,956 Posted November 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 Just Googled these, may be of some help to you.. cheers Adrian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rybak 620 Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 Also...Clip an unweighted squid jig to the swivel when whiting fishing. Good fun when you get one of each. AquaticResearch1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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