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The hunt for tigers
• Elliot Fooks (first published May 2021) Squid have to be one of the most user-friendly fishing targets. They’re easy to find, easy to catch, safe to handle and they are often found in the most […]
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Taking Tassie squid to the next level
by Matt Sherriff • Fishing for squid over the last few years in Tasmania has become increasingly popular. Not only are these strange looking creatures great fun to catch, they are also exceptional on the […]
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Spring brings southern calamari to Sydney
by Ben O’Brien • My favourite season of the year is here. Finally the weather is looking better and it’s far more tempting to get out of bed before sunrise and tackle our waterways. The […]
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Successful fishing off the rocks
by Gary Brown • I have been fishing off the rocks since I was a kid, and have learnt so much from the many anglers I have fished with over the years. This knowledge has […]
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Squid success from the shore
by Jacob Crispe • This article will cover all the things an angler should think about when trying to catch squid land-based – everything from choosing the right rod and accessories, right through to what […]
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What it’s worth: value for squid jigs
by Jarrod Day • Do calamari really know what an artificial jig is worth? I think not. Can calamari tell the difference between a $2 jig and a $30 jig? I think not, so then […]
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Successful squidding
by Gordon MacDonald • The interest in targeting squid has skyrocketed in recent years, as anglers realise how accessible they are and how much fun they can be to catch. Numerous squid species are prevalent […]
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Squid want something different every day
by Gary Brown • Around June last year I put together an article for NSWFM about squid. In the article I covered locations, rigs, techniques, types of gear to use, how to kill and store […]
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On the plate or use as bait, that is the question
by Gary Brown • I know that I don’t catch squid every time I target them, and that keeps me coming back time after time. When I do catch them, my major problem is whether […]
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On Wednesdays we wear ink
by Bob Thornton • Ask anyone in Sydney or Melbourne for the nearest squidding spot, and they’ll usually point you toward a local pier or harbour, where you’ll find other squidders trying their luck. Ask […]
