How To Rig A TROLLING SQUID | Best Fishing Lures

In this Rigs, Jigs & Lures episode, I go over step-by-step how to rig a trolling squid, also known as a squirt squid. This is one of the most common and best fishing lures used throughout the world. Tried and true to it's original design, shape and form, this lure is the go-to lure if you want to catch more fish. Used for deep sea fishing, charter fishing and offshore fishing, this lure can't be beat. If you troll, you've more than likely seen this lure... So here's some advice and tips on how to rig it up and put it to use.
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[@gunavaratharajan7246]

Awesome video as always, Keath!!👏 Keep more coming!!🐠🐠

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks a million for watching. I really appreciate the support and positive feedback. Take care and stay healthy :)

[@williammoyer9063]

Great info, thanks for another informative lesson.

[@GeneFishingTV]

Thanks for this tutorial I will use it in the future

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks a million for watching and leaving some great feedback. Always great to hear from you. Glad to hear you'll give it a try. It's a great "go to" lure. Thanks again for your support. Tight lines & take care ;)

[@JoeJoe-qy4vw]

When i want to try something new with fishing i always check your advise videos first .. so thanks

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks a million for watching and leaving a great comment. It's always a pleasure to hear from you and I truly appreciate the support and compliment. Makes all the effort worthwhile. Thanks again. Happy holidays. Tight lines & take care ;)))

[@gmcd1987]

super handy mate, really appreciated

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks a boat load for watching and leaving some positive feedback. I really appreciate it. Tight lines & take care :)

[@ckaz2806]

Another great video!

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks a million for watching and leaving some positive vibes :) Take care.

[@viz38]

Thank you for your knowledge. GBY!

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks a million for watching and leaving some positive feedback. I really appreciate it. Tight lines & take care :)

[@jimcole5387]

I made several of these in different colors after watching your video. I will be putting them to work in 10 days out of Gulf Shores, AL.

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

You have definitely made some wise choices for you lures to let out in your spread. You trip is almost upon you. Heck, I'm getting butterflies for you. hope you slay 'em. Best of luck. I truly appreciate all your support. Good luck & tight lines. Take care :)

[@JohnAmes]

Thanks for the great video my friend

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Likewise, thank you for stopping by and watching. Always great to hear from you. Take care :)

[@WesLovelace]

Great technique Heath....I'm planning 3 trips to ....One to Jupiter and 2 to the Keys this year and it just so happens I've got a bunch of plastic on the work bench I'm working on....I'll be ready to rock by May!!

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Hey Wes, thanks for watching... Always a pleasure to hear from you. I truly appreciate the comments. Best if luck with your trips to the east coast, may the the fish gods be on your side. Take care & tight lines ;)

[@vronp]

Great video. Thanks!

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks a million for watching and leaving some great feedback. I truly appreciate the support for the channel. Happy holidays and best wishes for the new year. Tight lines & take care ;)

[@1539Mickey]

Hi Heath, Great info to make your own rigs. There are a lot of rigs that can be made at home and save money. We use a modified "Hi-Lo" rig for flounder and a leader with a "dropper loop" with a teaser for striper fishing. Thanks, Mickey

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Hi Mickey, thanks for watching. DIY rigs definitely save you a small fortune. I love the hi-lo rig, I use it for deep dropping in 500 - 800 feet, if only I had a nickel for every dropper loop I've tied. Again, I appreciate you taking time out to watch and give some feedback and share some info. Take care :)

[@TheFosterJourney]

Great video!!!! I'm crossing the Gulf of Mexico next week from Galveston Texas to Florida...hopefully I can rig some of these squid up and catch some dinner! I'll video it all in case we catch something good. Cheers, mate!

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks a million for watching and sharing. Sounds like you have an epic adventure in the works. These lures are extremely simple, and even more effective. I wish you the best of luck on your journey and hope you catch many fish to feed yourself. Stay safe. Tight lines & take care ;)

[@TheFosterJourney]

@@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing cheers!!! 🎣

[@gamedayblitzer439]

Thanks. Made some!!

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks for watching. These are some of the most effective lures out there. Always good to have in your arsenal. Tight lines & take care :)

[@usnmartinez]

They really do work!

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks a million for watching and leaving some great feedback. Yes they do... I've caught more fish using these, than most other lures. Thanks again for your support of the channel. Tight lines & take care ;)

[@user-mf1bs6bw7f]

Brilliant rig thank you. especially if used with fresh bait. If not, please explain how to rig fresh squid bait for trolling?

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

No bait needed. Troll it just the way it is. Good luck.

[@keithh5053]

Good video but you failed to mention that when using mono line always moisten the knot before you tighten down. The heat generated on the mono when you tighten down can weaken the line by 60% or more, so the 40lbs mono you started with might only have a breaking strain of around 18bs. By missing to do this with your knots could possibly cause you to loose that fish of a .lifetime.

[@peaceangell]

Hello, nice videos here, thanka alot. Any videos show how to cast and retrieve the this lure? Thank you.

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks for watching... sorry, cast and retrieve videos with it... only trolling

[@boneyxavier8309]

Thank you

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks a million for watching and leaving some great feedback. I truly appreciate it and the support for the channel. You're definitely most welcome for the info. Tight lines & take care ;)

[@rickbold9337]

Hi Heath, with the 1/4 oz weight does it skip on the surface or drags slightly under? Just wondering what to expect for the best results. Thanks again for the tutorial

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Stays under the surface, no skipping.

[@Lrf35]

Harika video.

[@bassmandan9484]

Holy cow your voice reminded me of Tom Hanks. Great video!

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Wow. Thanks I've never heard that. I usually get called Jim Carrey and play it off by saying he's a distant relative. Glad you enjoyed 😉

[@zaccarrigan]

Great video! Where do you get your squirt squids at?

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks a million for watching and asking a great question. They are from the company Boone. You can get them in a tackle shop or use this link to shop around and find what you like: Boone 6 inch squirt squid bit.ly/3ghIQKt Hope this helps. Thanks again for your support of the channel. Tight lines & take care ;)

[@fidelsoto92]

Hi, I'm new to your channel and I love it. How long is the squid?

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks for taking time to stop by and watch.... I truly appreciate it and the great question. The squid is 4 & 1/2 inches available at any dick's, bass pro, or your local bait shop... Super popular. Thanks again... Take care & tight lines ;)

[@fidelsoto92]

Thanks you!

[@ivanvazquez1432]

Hi heath, can i use one hook and spacer beads, or is better to use tandem hooks ?

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks a million for watching and asking a great question. Yes of course you can. I preach about double hook setup for it effectiveness, but it's not a rule, just a suggestion. Hope this helps. Always a true pleasure hearing from you and having your support for the channel. Couldn't do this without you. Thanks again. Tight lines & take care ;)

[@jamescamo4374]

Question ? you used barrel sinker will round sinkers do same job in squid head.

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Honestly I've never tried the round sinker in the head... I'd say you'll be ok to troll it if you can get it wedged in there... might just take a little more elbow grease to get the lure setup.

[@pakde8002]

Hello, new subscriber expat in Bali. I wanted to check what length of skirt do you like for this setup and just out of curiosity why don't you use the improved clinch knot? Have you found any negatives or benefits regarding the knot and the variation, and your opinion on the uni knot in this situation. Thanks for the reply anyone who happens to be out there.

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks a million for watching, leaving some great feedback, and asking some good questions. I truly appreciate it and your support for the channel. To me, personally, there's no difference between the classic clinch and the improved... sending the line back through the tag loop doesn't strengthen the knot. They both absorb the same amount of shock and stretch and expand in the same manner, which is why I say there's really not much difference. I've caught monster sized fish with the classic and have had no problems. If tied correctly they are both powerhouse simple knots that are ultra effective. I tend to avoid the uni knot. It's what is considered an abrasive knot. Any time you use overhand knots on monofilament, you are causing and abrasion & warping point that has compromised the integrity on the line, thus weakening it before you've even put pressure on it. The only time I use a uni knot, is to tie the base knot of my line to my spool, when spooling the reel with line. Hope this helps. Thanks again. Tight lines & take care ;)

[@pakde8002]

@@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing great answer. Got some catching up as a new subscriber here. Lots of great tips without too much of the fancy stuff and I like that kind of fishing.

[@frizellculley1238]

I fish from a kayak, so I make them with a bead instead a egg sinker. It’s lighter to troll with a down rigger.

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks a million for watching and sharing. It's great to hear different perspectives on the same subject. I don't know much about kayak fishing, hopefully one day I'll be able to get out and experience it. Always a pleasure to hear from you and have your support for the channel. Tight lines & take care ;)

[@mattbugg4568]

Wondering if you need cable or wire if your fishing for kings or other fish with teeth. Or if you just take the snap off for the stealth presentation. Also are you fishing these on planers or just drop shooting them with the sinker.

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks a million for watching and asking a couple of great questions. Yes you can use wire.. although, it may reduce your hook up ratio, I'd risk the cut off for a more stealthy approach, personally. you can use them on a planer, and I do, however, I'll place a mylar sea witch in front of it and tip the hooks with a bonito strip... That's kingfish candy. Hope this helps. Tight lines & take care ;)

[@mattbugg4568]

Thanks for the reply appreciate it as I really want to go on a king trip at some point as I watched guys coming into haulover canal with them 20 years ago and never made it. I have one 30-60 lb boat rod spooled with 80lb braid and took a gander at tying up my own planer harness out of 100lb fireline I got a kit with about 100+ squid baits but have been watching squid jigging videos and wonder if its a option to rig live squid to troll or not. But this seems like a legit way to get around bullet heads which seem pricy after you spend time to paint them to match the colors of the squid. And you could probably tie tinsil to a tube fly rig to insert into the sinker. Planning to be down around the longboat area next summer and noticed it is only to about 10 meters several miles offshore wondering what depths these things will operate in in the gulf.

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

The gulf is real skinny water for many miles... A typical offshore trip you have to head out about 50 miles.

[@RobertCuschieri]

With such a rig, how do you control the depth of the lure when trolling? Many thanks.

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

You don't control the depth. It trolls just below the surface naturally.. if you want to manipulate the depth, you'll have to use a planer

[@RobertCuschieri]

@@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing I see. I ask because I made something similar and it just jumps on the surface of the water if you know what I mean. It refuses to sink. I troll at about 6 kts. Many thanks .

[@bluedoggum8373]

Is there any problem using a treble hook. Thx.

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

You can... problem is it's a shorter hook, so it won't hang out the tail end where a fish strike is more likely to happen.

[@robbythegreattv8036]

Have you ever try please upload some videos if its effective

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks for watching and asking for some evidence of the effectiveness of this lure. Here's a link to a video where we are out fishing with it catching tuna and false albacore: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3OQZX6FiJ2krtk Hope you enjoy. Tight lines & take care ;)

[@Juanvla]

Do you troll these alone or with help of inline weights? or maybe a planer?

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

I troll them up on top with only a 1/4 ounce weight in the head.... I also use them to make strip bait lures for planer trolling

[@Juanvla]

@@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing exactly what I had in mind. Thanks!

[@wellcraftinla]

Where do you get the rigging needles?

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

There's no rigging needle needed for this... but you get them at any tackle shop

[@williamavery9185]

Hi, how far behind the boat do i set the lure at say 7kts?

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks for watching. Great question, sorry I didn't go over that important piece of info. When I'm trolling, I'll pull a couple of baits, one just beyond the White wash of the wake of the boat and the other about 200 feet back. If your pulling more baits you can go even deeper, however, i wouldn't let out much more than 300 ft. For measuring distance i usually count 1 second equals about 10 feet. Good luck & tight lines ;)

[@williamavery9185]

@@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing thankyou so much for getting back so soon. I live in Barbados and have a 14ft boat. I will tye this daisey chain, let you no what i get!

[@lestgofish4716]

Can I use 50 lb mono? Can I use 50 lb flourocarbon?

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Yes you can use either... it'll work just the same

[@angga.1385]

How about using wire ?

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

It's personal choice. I go without it... but, if you in an area where there's a concentration of toothy fish, probably smart to go with wire

[@edwynjjoseph82]

can it be jigging or cast it..

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Honestly... it's more of a trolling lure... but you can cast it if you're Ina school of mahi or something it'll work then

[@edwynjjoseph82]

@@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing ok,i'll try to make one..thankx 🤝

[@emiliofeliciano5394]

What size is the hook?

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks for watching and asking a good question. I use 5-O J-hooks. I appreciate the support. Take care & tight lines :)

[@tylerlawhorn5930]

You don’t put any bait on these like squid?

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks for watching and asking a great question. Personally, I don't and the success rate is awesome. However, yes you can put a strip bait on them to give them some scent. Bonito strip works best if you can get them. Hope this helps. Tight lines & take care ;)

[@tylerlawhorn5930]

Hey the hooks you are using are they the Mustad 3407 5/0

[@JamesJones-cx5pk]

Too many knots. Crimp chaffing material at the top. It's ready for a snap swivel with ball bearings.

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks a million for watching and sharing. Always great to hear different points of view on a similar subject. Thanks again. Tight lines & take care ;)

[@robertcrum730]

Do you use trolling weights with this or do you tie this directly to your main line and troll it?

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks a million for watching and asking a great question. Personally, I attach it directly to the mainline. However, you can most definitely use an inline weight or planer and troll this down in the water column. You will require a longer leader with either style of down rigging weight. Hope this helps. Tight lines & take care ;)