Squid fishing doesn’t necessarily require specialist tackle, however such equipment will make this activity more enjoyable, and you’ll probably hit more squid with less effort!ĭaiwa Australia has an excellent range of squid specific tackle, from rods, reels and the jigs (known in Japan as ‘egi’), but also jig storage options, and even squid dispatching tools.You really can get lost in the world of squid gear, and the other bonus is that squid tackle can be used for applications outside of squidding to great effect. It certainly isn’t difficult to put together a feed of fresh squid, but like any angling there are tricks you can apply to get the most out of your squidding sessions. Calamari is considered a gourmet meal just about anywhere it’s served, and being able to procure your own is incredibly satisfying. Speaking of bags, the main pull for most anglers is their eating qualities. They are equally tasty and regularly show up in bags of tiger squid and calamari. There are a few smaller species, the most prominent being the arrow squid, a name which actually refers to a number of smaller, similar squid species. In Australia, several species of squid are catchable on standard tackle, although there are two main species that get the most attention: bigfin reef squid (commonly called tiger squid), and southern reef squid (usually shortened to calamari). It’s possible to catch good numbers of squid in most of our coastal reaches, however the relationship they have with anglers varies widely depending where you go.

Squid, or calamari as they are known in some areas, are found around all of Australia’s coastline.

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