SQUID FISHING FOR BEGINNERS

[@bikepacker9850]

When it comes to these fishing videos in Australia, you are without a doubt, the best presenter. You cover every aspect of the technique you are demonstrating. Great video.

[@fishingmad]

Thanks so much, glad you are finding the content helpful. I appreciate the kind words.

[@daniellerout5777]

nah nevs fishing just better

[@bikepacker9850]

@@daniellerout5777 what is it they say about opinions...😁

[@jamesmarsh7841]

Hi Alan, I'm James from the UK 🇬🇧 I fish piers as I'm disabled, I have never fished for squide and was wondering if it is much like what you do in your kayak ! Your video is fantastic thank you very much it was extremely helpful. Kind regards James Tight lines 🎣🙏

[@fishingmad]

Hi James, I hope you are well. Thanks for messaging. The technique is so similar when land based fishing of piers and jetties. The only tip I would give is when fishing of piers and jetties try and look for helpful signs like ink stains, or change of colours in reefs or weedy zones and fish those parts of the pier or jetty. The technique is exactly the same as this vid. Hope that helps best regards Al

[@jamesmarsh7841]

@@fishingmad Thank you so much for the advice Alan it's greatly appreciated, could I ask for some more information please. In the UK 🇬🇧 the sea is quite dirty and can be deep as well, would I be better at low tide as it's roughly two meters deep and sometimes you can see under the water a little bit also what colour jig's and wight should I use as tide run's fast on the flood, I hope you can understand what I'm asking about. Thank you so much for your response back to me and I hope too hear back from you soon Kind regards Alan tight lines 😉😁👍🙏

[@Fpn2005]

Perfect timing mate. I’m going out this weekend squidding off the yak. Never been before - always just fishing , thanks champion - this was awesome to watch

[@fishingmad]

Thanks Nigel, I hope it helps ya to get a few. Its such fun catching squid of the kayak so good luck.

[@Fpn2005]

@@fishingmad thanks mate!

[@PeteJohn-r2o]

Loving the way that you explain all the technical points and set ups. Love it. If you ever come to Wollongong, New South Wales, look us up will take you out for a flick.

[@fishingmad]

Thanks !! That's greatly appreciated.

[@jamesflynn4159]

Great video perfect for beginners who are wanting to venture out 👌

[@fishingmad]

Glad it was helpful!

[@vincenzopaterno2292]

Good to see we have a legend on explaining all about different fish's and how to catch them

[@mattham3850]

Thanks for the Informative video Alan. I found that squid were constantly attacking my soft plastics when i was targeting flathead and snook etc, so I ordered some 14 prong Squid jig spikes online. I've used a big bagging needle and threaded leader through a few different soft plastics (so as to try keep the natural swimming action of the soft plastic rather than pierce it with a spike jig and make it stiff) Ive tied the Squid prongs onto the leader at the tail end of the plastic and a loop at the nose end that i clip my swivel too - I've had excellent luck with them. :-)

[@fishingmad]

That's brilliant, well done. Yeah 100% anytime I see squid following my soft plastic I will pull out a squid jig and most times they will come straight back and take the squid jig.

[@kevinbrian3244]

Great instructional video Alan. Very concise and easy to understand

[@fishingmad]

Thank you, Kevin. Really glad you enjoyed it

[@glengriffin5773]

great vid mate i lurnt a few things off you today thanks for sharing

[@robwooly]

yes I did find it very helpful and I really appreciate it that you're putting us on the right track today out how to catch squid, you've cover all the important things which I really appreciate thanks so much for sharing... be very well our friend.🎉

[@fishingmad]

Glad it was helpful!

[@brentonl2631]

Thanks for your excellent tips on squid just starting off so this is great help.

[@fishingmad]

Your very welcome !!

[@joshuariddensdale2126]

Our main squid run here in Rhode Island is May and early June, though the fall run is in full swing right now. I've always used YoZuri 3" jigs, but I've seen people use ones half that size. Usually, pink and light green always work the best. The boat I go on does nighttime squid trips in the spring from 7pm to midnight, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. I learned something the last time I went out. The males are the ones with the long grabbers, while the females lack those. There are no size or bag limits either.

[@anthonya1300]

You're a champion mate love your videos and glad to learn , just getting in to squid off jetties so glad to learn anything!!

[@fishingmad]

Your very welcome, glad you are enjoying the content. Just keep in mind for land base fishing for squid like piers and jetties a longer rod around 8 foot can be really helpful for casting distance. I have an 8 foot 3 inch rod which is perfect for that stuff.

[@anthonya1300]

@@fishingmad thanks for the tip! Looking to actually get a rod specifically for squid, so thanks for the tip 👍

[@fishingmad]

No problems, have a look at the Daiwa Emerledas stuff which is really designed for land based squid fishing and the NS Blackwater which is a brilliant affordable option.

[@murraysharp5347]

Great video! Very informative and a very relaxing way to get out and catch a few squid.

[@fishingmad]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you

[@angeloalogaras6555]

always with good information allan owesome!!

[@fishingmad]

Thanks Angelo !!

[@lukekoopman8026]

Love it have you been squiding between Portarlington and Clifton springs haven’t had too much of a crack but wondering if you’ve had any luck there

[@fishingmad]

Hi Luke, this vid was filmed in that exact area, its been fishing very well last few weeks.

[@ATHENS15]

Great video Alan very informative

[@fishingmad]

Thanks 👍 Bill, Glad you enjoyed it

[@nic9tube]

Great vid Alan loved the vid mate

[@fishingmad]

Thanks 👍!!

[@Doodsy1975]

Very good mate. Covered it all.

[@fishingmad]

Thanks !! Legend

[@jaredbuttigieg]

Awesome stuff Alan 👌🏼. Very helpful video, hopefully I’ll get onto a few more squid

[@fishingmad]

Thanks Jared ! Yeah hope it helps ya get a few squid, hope you have been out fishing lately too

[@jaredbuttigieg]

Haven't been out in a while to be honest. I need to get out there soon.

[@fishingmad]

Tough weather ahead of us this week too, which wont make it any easier. Hopefully you can get back out there soon.

[@jaredbuttigieg]

Hahaha exactly right, weathers been shocking

[@JamesFishingAdventures]

Great stuff! Can't beat the Inku Dynawhite jigs!

[@fishingmad]

Yep they performed beautifully. The 3.0 Dyna White is brilliant.

[@dontstopfishing1421]

Great video & very informative. Thanks bro !

[@isaachaber4379]

Great vid Alan. Love your work 👏

[@fishingmad]

Thanks 👍 Isaac, I hope you are well buddy !!

[@Ckktopa]

Great stuff, thanks for sharing

[@fishingmad]

No problem 👍 Glad you enjoyed it.

[@kaimotostonestone6161]

Amazing video man jsut wondering if you could suggest so entry level fishing kayaks

[@fishingmad]

Have a look at this which should help fishingmad.com.au/article/fishing-kayak-buyers-guide-2022 plenty of good option, just remember generally the more stable ones are the more expensive ones.

[@ptahrs]

I have used similar clips and lost jigs because the eye wasn't completely closed allowing the line to come out of the gap. Pinch the eyes up with pliers to close the gap.

[@fishingmad]

Yep, Exactly

[@scottiewardle]

Great work! Making it look easy once more. How often are you pulling up the weed?

[@fishingmad]

Yeah pulling in weed will happen quite frequently, If it gets to much ill head to slightly deeper water or drop squid jig size, but fishing in thick weedy areas is all part of it.

[@michaelmartin2057]

What a fantastic tutorial. I've tried on a number of occasions to catch Squid - land based - and all I seem to pull up is weed attached to my Jig. If the Jig is let to rest after a couple of sharp tugs, then it has to rest in the weed and that's all I tend to pull up. Pulling my hair out.

[@fishingmad]

Thanks Michael, in that's case maybe consider dropping down to a 2.5 size squid jig and even retrieving slightly faster, as long as your getting your jig down towards the bottom in weedy areas you'll get a few.

[@Azmiiiiiiiii]

Nice video when was this video filmed?

[@clive1539]

Nice bag. Looks like a perfect day for the kayak. Hopefully you had a paddle onboard in case that new motor had a glitch. Well put together video 👍

[@fishingmad]

Thanks Clive glad ya enjoyed it!! Yeah 100% had the paddle onboard and also often keep the mirage drive in the back just incase

[@georgemarchesi8506]

Another fabulous and very informative video. I’m learning so much from watching your videos. Can’t wait to give squid catching a try. Can you tell me what the best months for catching squid. I’m in Port Stephens NSW at Nelson Bay. Once again many thanks

[@fishingmad]

Thanks George, Squid are good all year round. Many other fish species are seasonal whereas you can catch squid anytime.

[@yorkshireoz9416]

Hi What is the name of the clips you were using? Love the vlog.

[@fishingmad]

Cobalt Blue Egi snaps. There excellent. Also mustad fastache in size 1 are brilliant for squid fishing too

[@yorkshireoz9416]

@@fishingmad Thanks Are they good for soft plastics too?

[@GumbyGoodness]

Hi, what is your motor replacement for your pedal drive, love your vids, keep up the good work Sir

[@fishingmad]

The motor I use is the FPV 28lb trolling kit. It fits directly into the Hobie Mirage drive system. You can see more details about it here kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJLElJ1_qqesm68

[@locust7777]

Allen has the magic touch Squids are really hard to catch for me 🤪

[@peterprivate9292]

Awesome! 🙌

[@fishingmad]

Thanks! 😁

[@marioscarpuzza9810]

Hi Alan great stuff, just unbeatable you are the master of the masters there's nothing to do 😉😁😁ciao ciao 💪💪🤙

[@fishingmad]

Wow, thank you Mario. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Monz1234]

This helped me a lot I’m watching This when squid fishing and you saying that is helping me catch Thanks Mate!!

[@fishingmad]

No problem 👍

[@benredford1627]

Awesome and very informative video Alan! Just getting into some land based squid action and this video was very helpful! Cheers

[@fishingmad]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching Ben !!

[@refaiabdeen5943]

Cheers Mate.

[@fishingmad]

Thanks

[@konchristopoulos8661]

Great video brother , was wondering if you would be able to share some of those markers for if it’s not too much trouble my ol man really wants to go out on the kayak soon for calamari so is there any chance you get me a few marks so I could go have a crack ? Much appreciated

[@wellswu2194]

Hey mate, Thanks for your advice. Regarding to 3-5m depth, does the sea weeds catch the jig? I normally cast the jig and let it drops, however it will be caught by sea weeds. That's a bit annoying. Cheers mate.

[@fishingmad]

Yep, very common you will remove seaweed from the jig quite a bit but its necessary as squid like to hold the bottom, you can always work the jig a bit faster or drop to a smaller size if it becomes to annoying

[@bigoz1734]

Do you find you have better luck out on the water vs at a pier/off rocks?

[@fishingmad]

Yeah it can be much easier on a boat or kayak because you can drift and cover lots of ground and also really focus on the shallow weedy areas. You can still catch plenty from piers and jetties like st Leonards, Blairgowrie etc

[@alexbacon1273]

Love the vid ! What part of the bay is this

[@fishingmad]

Bellarine Peninsula. Cheers

[@flynnmcguane5790]

Great video Allan just a question is this Clifton springs and if so what way does the wind need to be going for it to be safe to go out in my yak

[@8dison]

Any tips on finding a squiding spot land based? :)

[@jimgreenwood5360]

KMart sell a 10 pack of Jarvis Walker squid Jigs for $16, including 5 razorbacks, a range of sizes and colours. Might be worth testing them. I find they work well.

[@CarmelVassallo]

Great video

[@fishingmad]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks

[@adammalski]

Great video and well done bagging out so quickly! I really like that you are (successfully) using equipment that is affordable.

[@fishingmad]

Thanks so much! Glad your enjoying the content and finding it relatable.

[@barryclark2582]

Good on you moose I'm in New Zealand just starting to target squid and using my favourite rod 6ft 10 a kilwell s glass blank 2-4 kg 25 years old

[@itzxodaqir6714]

What is the difference between the savage 1DFR rod and an egi rod? Also can I use the savage 1DFR for soft plastics ?

[@fishingmad]

The egi rod I used here is a tad longer. Egi rods are generally made longer for extra casting distance and blank is quite whippy so you don't pull squid jigs. that being said the 1dfr rods can be used for this purpose no problems and also great for soft plastics too.

[@itzxodaqir6714]

@@fishingmad is Lorne a good place to go squid fishing? Also do you know any other good squid fishing places close to Melbourne?

[@ironmaiden1236541]

You could be on TV mate. You're a natural in front of the camera. And a pretty decent fisherman also 😅

[@fishingmad]

LOL Thanks !! Its really appreciated. Funny enough the show is on Channel 31 locally every week at prime time on Tuesday's and Saturdays,

[@chesterzhang9227]

Hi Alan, great vid thanks for sharing! I personally love 🦑 fishing!!! I usually chase them at Queenscliff and where do you usually chase them?👍

[@fishingmad]

Thanks I chase them everywhere, Bellarine Peninsula, Mornington peninsula, west port and top end of PPB. Queenscliff is a brilliant spot for them and some really big ones in that area too

[@chesterzhang9227]

@@fishingmad Thanks！👍👍

[@philipvassallo6795]

Hi Allan fantastic video where was this location please cheers

[@HamiltonPhu]

What is your rod size for your Savage Gear Stealth 1DFR for squiding?

[@HamiltonPhu]

and could you use a 3.5 size jig on it?

[@fishingmad]

6 foot 6 inch, 3-5 kilo class. No issues with size 3 jigs and just ok for 3.5 jigs. Thse rods are now discontinued which is a shame. Ive since been using the NS Blackwater Blackhole II

[@issyb7394]

Great vid! Was this westernport or port Philip ?

[@fishingmad]

Port Phillip

[@Ckktopa]

Use the mustad fastach. Super reliable!

[@fishingmad]

Agreed they are very good !!

[@AngusMacKinnon-xm5ko]

Hello Allan. A Merry Christmas to you and yours mate. I look forward to your shows and cannot get enough of them. Mate; Can I ask a favour please. It is is not "TOP SECRET" can you let us viewers know the name of the locations you fish at please? This spot you are fishing at looks superb.

[@davidjameson9375]

Great info Alan, thanks. Can I ask when is best time of year to catch squid or are they caught all year round? Does water temp affect the squid bite?

[@fishingmad]

Hi David, Squid are a great all year round species to target. A great species to target this upcoming winter when lots of the other species go off the bite. We chatted about this quite a bit on our members podcast last week.

[@davidjameson9375]

Thanks again Alan. I have never been fishing for squid so looking forward to giving it a go. I bought a couple of squid jigs last week. We head off around Australia in about 8 weeks. Are squid found around most of Australia’s coast?

[@fishingmad]

Thats very exciting, Yes squid are found all over. Just need to look out for the shallow weedy areas, Google Earth can be an awesome tool for this when looking at new spots.

[@davidjameson9375]

Great thanks.

[@Camh1968]

@@fishingmadhi. What next steps do you look for after entering Google Earth fir ideal squid grounds?

[@ahmedahmed-ul7gr]

Just a question I'd there a reason for the tight drag, I thought the squid should be able to run a bit

[@joeisthename]

Do you think I would catch squid during the day at point cook pier ?

[@fishingmad]

You can catch squid any time of day

[@aidanlau795]

Did u get the whiting on the drift

[@fishingmad]

yep 100%, that one will go live in 2 weeks, explaining how to catch whiting on the drift on plastics with no modifications to the rig.

[@Howwerelivingfishing]

I hope I catch my first squid this year 🙏

[@fishingmad]

Awesome Good luck !! Its good fun and great eating

[@freestyles7880]

Very good video 😊😊

[@fishingmad]

Thanks 😊

[@lucasandnatesfishing5288]

how bout off piers and jettys, and wheres the best piers and jetties in Melbourne

[@fishingmad]

Off piers and jetties the only difference is to use a longer rod so you can cast the jigs out further. Something like a Daiwa Emereldas. There is an article on the fishingmad website which details our favorite landbase squid spots landbased around melb. Places like MtMartha Rocks, StLeonards Pier, Queenscliff Pier, Sorrento Jetty, Flinder pier. Jump on the website which has plenty of helpful details

[@Danoz658]

Nice shirt Jester Head.

[@nidzdotnet76]

I got a boat but for the times you don't wanna launch it I gotta get a yak.

[@maryrosecarroll4558]

Beginner here…. Which make better eating, large or small squid?

[@fishingmad]

Small squid are 100% more tender. The big ones are a lot more fun to catch. Hope that helps

[@jackosfishingadventures6488]

Love ya vids is that st lenords mate or

[@yx4145]

As always, hit the like button and then watch.

[@fishingmad]

Awesome, Thank you !!

[@marsmartian1535]

What kind of boat are you on?

[@fishingmad]

Hobie Pro Angler 14 Kayak

[@IainHMcLean]

Great video mate. Had a follow from a squid at Port Melbourne pier last year when I was flicking a lure. Where's the best place for squid up around the Port Melbourne area?

[@fishingmad]

Port Melb is quite a tricky spot for squid as there isnt a huge volume of weed, even though I have seen squid on odd occasions. Usually if im targeting squid locally im heading to point cook, avalon places like that. Land based ive typically gone to places like MtMartha Rocks, StLeonards Pier, Queenscliff Pier, Sorrento Jetty, Flinder pier.

[@StrexTV]

What time of the day is this?

[@fishingmad]

between 8.30 and 9.30am.

[@Tsunseyu]

If you’re going to bend a fishing rod by hand, you should always bend it from the tip, as if you flex it from any lower point, you risk, damaging, or even snapping the rod. I used to work at a sporting goods store and had plenty of customers snap rods while testing the flex. Otherwise great video and thank you 🙏🏼

[@edoggg4847]

Where was this at?

[@jokso22]

You don't need to spike them, light karate chop behind eyes kills them instantly

[@karenmurray3098]

do you need a boat for squuid ?

[@fishingmad]

Nope can catch plenty land based or with a kayak

[@sk7262]

quick tip to kill a squid is just squeeze hard behind the eyes and watch it go white. been doing it for years and when taking it off the jig. one less tool and one motion

[@fishingmad]

Cool, thanks for the tip

[@barmynick5027]

You pay for what you get.. when it comes to Squid Jigs the cheap ones don't last, weights fall off after 12 months & are inclined to float a lot longer but a good for Curtin situation .. the more expensive ones last longer and swim better .

[@edoggg4847]

Hectic vid

[@CarmelVassallo]

Are you of Maltese origins

[@theblessedhope-ns3hs]

He looks it true

[@NasTimeAdventures]

I thought I knew so much. Clearly not. Cheers buddy.

[@fishingmad]

Your very welcome

[@MBe-m9y]

Why do not say which area are you fishing in?

[@theblessedhope-ns3hs]

Could be point cook

[@Monz1234]

Yo I’m first

[@fishingmad]

Awesome

[@davidgeorge4784]

You’re paying purely for the brand name. Just like Nike.

[@fishingmad]

With squid jigs you might be right about the brands

[@dillonmansur2008]

You use to tell us every location you fish from but not anymore

[@mikhailkoslovskiy7860]

yes yes....nice clean lake...yes yes god boy......catch octpus......aussie boys....yes yes....she clean now hahah.......good boy....big drinks from you...yes yes....vodka

[@fishingmad]

Thanks 👍

[@jonathonclampett1823]

4$ supermarket catches squid