growing up on the west caost ... caught quite a few in the 40+ range and my best from memorie was 52cm tube. using hand lines with 20lb line, never really used rods much for squid. as generally only had my light line with me and the hand line. also fished the Fowlers area and saw some big ones up there, but best i got was 35-40 up there. and personally.. i prefer a good sized cuttlefish... hmmmmmmm so tastey!!!