Purchase:
Squid is a very under-rated bait for Sea-Angling here in Britain, although in continental
Europe it is used more widely. Squid is usually purchased in a box containing approx.
1 dozen from the tackle shop. I would advise that you are not tempted to buy it from
Fishmongers or supermarkets; ... Read review
(+) Cheap to do when done correctly, good results. (-) FEAR FACTOR - You will look silly if you do it without results. Difficult to carry a large amount.
Cheap (From fishmongers) Useful ingredient in bait 'cocktails'
Disadvantages:
Expensive (From Fishmongers and supermarkets) no real use as a stand - alone bait .
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
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Purchase: Squid is a very under-rated bait for Sea-Angling here in Britain, although in continental Europe it is used more widely. Squid is usually purchased in a box containing approx. 1 dozen from the tackle shop. I would advise that you are not tempted to buy it from Fishmongers or supermarkets; firstly it works out very expensive, secondly the squid may have been 'treated' with additives or preservatives, which will deter fish.
Use: Depending on what type of fish you are going for, you can either use the head and guts of the squid, or use slivers (Like Mackerel slivers). Cut a circular sliver (Try saying that after a few 'medicinal' whiskey's)of squid about 1 cm across, loop this onto a size 2 or 4 hook, add half a ragworm (See my article on this subject) to increase the visual stimulus an the scent. If you are using the head and guts then us a size 1 or 1/0 hook, and don't bother with the worm. Do not use the head and guts tactic for float-fishing, about the only thing you'll get will be a cuttlefish (And have you ever tried hooking one of those little beggars?). I prefer the floating approach, especially as most of my fishing is done off a pier.
To catch?: Squid are the prey of many fish, and most will pick up a piece floating gently in the water. Pollock find squid quite a delicacy, and 3-4lb fish are not rare on the Squid-worm cocktail. I have found that Mackerel tend to shy away from Squid, trying to add a sliver of Mackerel didn't improve matters. Bass are also keen to chew up a piece of prime invertebrate, so look out for a few bars of silver on the end of your line come June and July.
Advantages: Easy to use and all of the yucky work has been done for you Disadvantages: Fish don't bite them.
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At 11 quid for 24 "nuggets" they are reasonably priced for decent bait. Unfortunately these are NOT decent baits. Drill a hole in a 50 pence piece and use it for a spinner. You will have more luck attracting fish that way, although it will cost you a quid more.
Fishing for cod in the North Sea, a couple of miles off of Arbroath, I blanked. I grannied. I flopped.
Whilst 8 guys on the boat caught 4 or 5 cod, in the region of 4 to 6 lbs, I caught hee haw. Zilch. Not even a Mackie !!!!!!!
If you want to go down the pre-prepared bait route, throw some squid, mussels, mackerel and bread crumbs into a blender and zap it. Wrap the goo in bits of non-woven gauze that the wife can get from the first aid box in work, and Bob's your Uncle.
Alternatively, why not use natural baits like anglers have been doing...
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Advantages: The best boot for curling a football and one touch control. Disadvantages: The pads on the flat of the foot wear down if you use them too much.
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Advantages: Scenty and juicy excellent results Disadvantages: Quickly lose scent and flavour
...for Mullet to feed hard.
You can keep these in dry newspaper at the bottom of your refridgerator (if okay with the wife or don't tell her they're are there(the later at your own risk).
Packed at about a dozen per package, they will last about 2-3 days. Good bait for float fishing and Plaice fishing but remember to put 2 black beads and 2 red beads alternating on your hook length.
2. KING RAGWORM
These are hardy old worms they can be cut in half for two rods or left whole for a single kig size bait excellent for Bass and Cod try tipping with Mackeral or Squid etc to present a cocktail bait with different scents, i have tipped these with Mussel and Cockles with good results i have fished for Bass without a single bite and put a single Cockle on the hook as a cocktail and spent the night busy bagging up my fish good result.
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