Pier Fishing for Squid! | Catch CLEAN and Cook

[@bradhardy2777]

Awesome! You ever try on the other side of the island with the big pier where all the whale watch boats dock?

[@boaterbill5346]

Cast net, much faster when they are all bunched up on top like that chilling and not swimming around in small schools in a squadron formation

[@ericwiitala5407]

Fresh Calamari is the absolute best! Some to eat, some for bait and big stripers! 👍

[@MarinosMysteries]

Oh man this brings back some memories. 40 years ago when I had a boat up in the Eastport to Calais area I would put what we called a Christmas tree jig on to catch mackerel, pretty much a string of 6 hooks and each one had a different colored piece of plastic on it with a mackerel jig at the end for weight. When we would get into a school of squid. I would pull 4 or 5 of them in at a time and they were much bigger, most were 18 inches. Being in the boat we didn't see them swimming around and I always wondered when we hooked one if the others were trying to rescue the hooked one or eat it? I do remember the ink was horrible. It would be all over the boat and us and smell horrible. They did eat good though.

[@MichaelBlueMusic]

Your thumbnail is a cuttlefish, but ok.

[@bigron8346]

That looks amazing!! I love squid. You just forgot the banana peppers.

[@racerex340]

He also forgot the tentacles, but I know that some people don't love eating that part. I'm with you though, banana peppers, maybe a lemon aioli or a sweet & spicy Gochujang-based dip.

[@MainelyOutDoors]

Next time! that sounds like a great addition!

[@714spoon]

Very chill video! 🎶 I did a catch and cook on Block Island a while back, The Squids were chonky 1ft+, cooked them up on the beach, not too bad with a little sand

[@MainelyOutDoors]

Oh wow! i dont see many like that up here

[@March94Hare]

Adding another thing to my list to try. I’m up in Ellsworth fairly often so I may swing to Acadia and give it a shot!

[@MainelyOutDoors]

you should! Great species to go after in the summer!

[@ernestaglibotjr6271]

Hi there Mainely Outdoors, which pier is this? Thanks 🙏

[@botanistmartian3954]

hey Jesse im thinking of trying this at Acadia, but I'm only gonna be there for a couple days, and every night I'm there is going to be low tide... So do you think low tide is going to drastically affect the amount of squid at the dock?

[@1_fishin_magician153]

thumbs up from Lake George, NY.... * I wonder if it's legal to net them..?

[@MainelyOutDoors]

I've wondered that too but i never looked up the answer

[@scottrockwell9995]

Hey my wife and I go up to the Maine coast every 2-3 months from NY, and tips on freezing the squid? I caught a mess of them last summer but ate them all fresh, would love to have it for winter time if they freeze well. Thanks!

[@richarddowner4292]

Dude, at that point just toss a casting NET.. Holy cow that a lot of squid 🐙 😊😊

[@riverrightoutdoors]

I never knew you could fish for squid . Simply Awesome and a delicious episode

[@MainelyOutDoors]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@WildernessChanneling]

This is by far one of your best videos yet! Hey I am down in vermont right in the windsor county area pretty close to maine. Also I was wondering what you use for editing software. We do a similar type of film style and genre.

[@MainelyOutDoors]

Thanks! Definitely put some time into this one. I use FCPX

[@ernestaglibotjr6271]

Which month is this mainely Outdoirs?

[@Spike-ee6om]

Just a tip anyone jigging squid in Maine 1.6g squid jigs work best along the docks. Definitely need to keep the jig moving jig it up and down, tease them. Leaving it still does work but I frequently catch the most by teasing the squid. Jig away from them. As they approach jig it again so they cant get a good look, they get aggressive and attack it.

[@gerdberg4188]

That was baking powder …..you know that ….right

[@lucasmartin637]

Where were you I got jigs and am trying to go I just don’t know where to go

[@emmettshea]

Ferb I know what we’re gonna do today

[@FlyTyer1948]

Yum yum.

[@ricksmith2609]

that dudes funny for bringing it to the claw

[@MainelyOutDoors]

Mikes definitely a character!

[@erikfrankfurt4650]

You can eat the tentacles in the same way. They're also tasty.

[@MainelyOutDoors]

Oh yeah! I set those a side for another dish though

[@corbeilyves5489]

Hummm! unfortunately i dont have skiddly diddly near my place. Nice Vid Jess.

[@MainelyOutDoors]

😂 we'll if you ever are near a pace that has them you should give it a try

[@corbeilyves5489]

@@MainelyOutDoors I sure will

[@mlangleymatthew]

Keep you Keep the great videos coming. Love them all. Keeps me form getting home sick!

[@MainelyOutDoors]

Glad you like them!

[@gavhirt9168]

Should have done a clean and cook they are so easy just remember remove the mantel the skin slides right off. Deep fried tentacles are good too but a little chewy. The rest is bait

[@MainelyOutDoors]

That was in the video too

[@gavhirt9168]

@@MainelyOutDoors no you didn't show the easy peezy skin removal

[@MainelyOutDoors]

​@@gavhirt9168 oh thats true, its always a fine line deciding what to include. showing too much makes it boring

[@gavhirt9168]

@@MainelyOutDoors yes but many people don't realize that you can eat your bait because you got skunked that night and or morning as long as it was caught by you or your homies not that chumlee shite. Good afternoon east side

[@danieledwards7178]

Headed to Maine in two weeks ... I am gonna have to try this ... we are headed to York Beach ... do the docks have to be on the ocean itself or can they be in a bay ??? Think theres a couple but in pretty far in from the inlet... I have been to york a few times before and never much luck with anything . Usually we just toss a line in with#4 or#6 hook and a piece of squid out by the lighthouse...

[@MainelyOutDoors]

Bays are fine I mostly fish harbors

[@maritimeus]

@@MainelyOutDoorsyou don’t make any new fishing videos, either. Looks like your fly-making channel is pretty successful. Why did you stop making fishing videos? That’s why I started watching this channel. Please make some more. You can do it!

[@MainelyOutDoors]

@@maritimeus Mostly just came down to how much time I have. The goal will be to do both, but haven't found a good balance for that at the moment.

[@PineStateOverland]

Great video Jesse!

[@MainelyOutDoors]

Thanks!

[@CodyAAllen]

You’re putting out great content!

[@MainelyOutDoors]

Thanks Cody!

[@joedoherty7288]

What harbor was this in?

[@botanistmartian3954]

northeast harbor

[@VictorF0326]

Was this on the west side of MDI?

[@zest431]

You have provided me with a whirlwind of knowledge to fishing Maine waters!!! Thank you for all your videos!!!

[@MainelyOutDoors]

Glad to hear it!

[@robertswenson7120]

All the times as a kid I caught squid in East port Maine but never thought could eat them.That surely looks so good.

[@MainelyOutDoors]

Definitely give it a try some time they are excellent. Even if it’s just as an appetizer next time you go out. might make you want to go catch a few more!

[@timgundry6150]

Where are the tentacles omg they are my favorite part of the squid

[@MainelyOutDoors]

they are good, but they also make incredible bait!

[@jnam99]

Would you happen to know any local shops in the bar harbor area that sells squid jigs? I'm staying here for a week and can't get them shipped here fast enough before I leave but would love to jig for some squid. Great video btw!

[@MainelyOutDoors]

Unfortunately theres not. I was thinking about opening one. But you can try Walmart and willies in Ellsworth your second option is Bangor

[@jnam99]

@@MainelyOutDoors Gotcha, well guess I'll try Ellsworth tomorrow. You wouldn't be willing to rent/sell me one by chance lol.

[@MainelyOutDoors]

@@jnam99 Ha! you know I might be able to help you out. Send me a message on Instagram (mainely.outdoors) or email ([e-mail]) if you cant find one. I'll be around tomorrow and we can possibly get you one if needed

[@LanceMcCormick]

I'll eat the heck out of them! Great memories catching squid in New England. Was kid catching them in 1975 for crew of jaws movie in Martha's Vineyard! I used treble hook and cigarette butt!! In San Diego we use to catch the 50 to 100 lb Humboldts! Freaking monsters! Made awesome ink supper soakers! Nice video!