Squid Jig Australian Buyers Guide

Where can I catch squid in Australia?

In Australia, squid can be caught all year round. They are common along the coast, particularly in shallow sand, pebbles and weed beds. Squid are easier to catch during the day and in clean water. You can still capture them at night though. Squid are drawn to light, thus artificial light found on jetties, pontoons, bridges, and boat ramps, as well as street lights near the ocean, can attract squid during low light circumstances.

How do I use a Squid Jig lure?

Casting your Squid Jig out and letting it sink is the basic method of catching squid in Australia. Whip your fishing rod up and down viciously a couple of times while the lure is close to the bottom of the water. This simulates the movement of prawns, which squid like to target to eat. Allow the lure to fall back down after that. 
Ensure that the lure is stationary at some times during the jigging, as this is when the squid normally strikes the lure.

A slow retrieve allows the squid enough time to grip onto your squid jig lure as they may drop the squid jig if you retrieve too quickly. A smooth draw and light drag pressure on the fishing reel is also required to avoid pulling out their tentacles as they take the bait.
When landing your squid, use caution, their usual form of defence is to shoot ink.

Which Squid Jig should I use?

The squid jig colour rule of thumb is as follows: 

• Green is for clear water and cloudy weather. 
• Blue represents clear water and clear skies. 
• Orange is preferable when the water clarity is low. 

Squid jigs are available in a variety of sizes, most frequently 2.5-4.0, with a size 3.0 appearing to be a reasonable starting point in most locations. Depending on the depth of water, with large squid jigs sinking faster. They can be tied directly to your leader with a knot, although some fishermen like to use a clip, which allows for quick and easy colour or size changes.

Do I need to scent my squid jig?

Scenting squid jigs, as with many target species in Australia, can make a difference when the bite is tough and many anglers swear by adding  it. Scenting squid jigs using Pro-Cure Super Gel Scent in flavours like Shrimp, Mullet, and Pilchard / Sardine are proven tactics to catch squid.