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Squid baits
If squid are in the area, use squid bait. Squid makes a superb bait, especially if they are naturally occurring in the area. There is no better bait than a reasonable sized live squid. If the squid get too large, strip them as this too makes an excellent bait. Good bait presentation, in place of tossing a lure, will in 100% of cases, produce more fish. This section is dedicated to rigging squid. The art of baiting with squid is worth learning because squid baits are simply the best!
 
The very best method of attaching them live is the one presented here. Just be sure to have the point of the hook on the top-side of the squid. When squid are about, there is no better bait.
It is not the best method for trolling a squid (see squid trolling) however, an excellent method for rigging dead squid.
This method works when rigging large or small squid. Estuary fishermen can work a this rig as a lure, casting around jetties and drop-offs. Game fishermen use this rig regularly and many a record has been smashed with all game species falling prey to its
Although it is possible to rig a half squid with a single hook, using two will result in far better bait presentation and a better hookup rate.
lthough it is possible to rig a half squid with a single hook, using two will result in far better bait presentation and a better hookup rate.
Although it is possible to rig a whole squid with a single hook, using two will result in far better bait presentation and a better hookup rate.
 
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