
Let's find new spots to squid fish new york
#1
Posted 09 May 2017 - 08:52 AM
#2
Posted 13 May 2017 - 01:48 PM
I completely agree with you Calamariaddict. the squid can't be in just Greenport and Huntington. I've caught the squid bug bigtime, and I'm determined to find some new spots. I tend to think that Long Island has a lot of untapped squidding potential. Jut because a couple of spots get all of the attention doesnt mean they aren't in a lot of other places too. I was also thinking of trying the Jones Beach piers. The Kings Point ramp has crazy current, likewise the Captree piers. I don't know how that might affect the squidding, but it's worth a try.
One thing though, with regards to any new spots that are discovered, NO GENERATORS PLEASE!!!. Long Island has some of the most restricted shore access anywhere. While most communities don't pay attention to outsiders fishing their docks at night during the off season, it doesn't take much to attract the wrong kind of attention and get a place locked up for the whole year. Having generators and construction lights with more candlepower than the sun running in the middle of the night is really asking for trouble. The LEDs work fine. Last season I used a 4' submersible LED light (Hydro Glow) and cleaned up on many nights.
#3
Posted 24 May 2017 - 01:40 AM
#4
Posted 25 May 2017 - 02:44 PM
Hi Mike,
Yes, this is Paul. Wow. Guess us L.I. squid enthusiasts are a pretty small and select bunch! That night I fished next to you was my last trip of the 2016 season, and a good trip it was. We caught pretty well! This year I'm definitely going to try the "trip to my car to make a phone call" maneuver again.
Anyway, down to business. During the last week I've tried Huntington harbor from my kayak in several different depths, as well as a few different local shore locations without any squid sighted or caught. They are definitely around in the open sound now, as fluke are being caught spitting them up. Talked to a local tackle shop owner yesterday who said every year in the western sound they show up in the open water but only come inshore in the fall. On the other hand, at times over the years I've occasionally seen squid in the harbors from May through July. I just didn't have a clue how to catch them. A few years ago Centerport harbor had schools of squid darting all over the place under the lights at night. Tonight was probably my last serious effort to catch them for a while. I'll be concentrating on the hot bass bite while it lasts (actually caught a nice teen-sized fish last night on a chunk I'd thrown out while trying for squid). I regularly fish a few local docks for bass and fluke at night and plan on just keeping a rod rigged for squid with me at all times in case they show up. If they do I'll let you know.
I was also thinking of Magnolia pier. I've never fished there in my 50 years on the Island, despite its good reputation. It seems like it might hold promise for squid, although I hear it has a strong current at times.
#5
Posted 25 May 2017 - 10:20 PM
#6
Posted 29 May 2017 - 02:50 PM
14 flounder? Nice job, Mike!!! That's a catch like back in the old days! As for squid, I think you'd have a good chance of finding them in the ocean, esp out east. . I know schools often show in the lights of party boats going for blues at night off the south shore. Shinnecock also seems like a good bet at the commercial dock due to its proximity to the inlet. Nothing new to report with regards to tentacles around here. Just fluke and bass, lots of them.
-Oh, and thanks for the kind words on the article. I've got another one slated for the Nov. glossy issue on dock jigging for squid as well.
#7
Posted 30 May 2017 - 07:33 AM
Looking forward to your article in November. You write well which is a gift, and are able to explain squid jigging which can be complicated in an easy to understand manner. I will hopefully see you on the docks in Huntington and give you my critique in person. Lol . Hopefully we don't have to wait til then to get a few more tentacled warriors!! Take care.
#8
Posted 13 July 2017 - 04:01 AM
Anybody try in the sound ? I have a boat and was thinking of trying . Just not sure ware to try . Was thinking of going to the East Bar , 30-35 feet deep and rocky . Any pointers would be appreciated .
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