R&B Squid Jigs

Cast past the weed edge or the shadow line under the jetty lights. Leave the bail open for a second after it lands so the jig drops straight down instead of swinging back towards you.

Tip: Squid love sitting just off weed beds and along the edge where light meets dark water.

Count it down as it falls, using the sink rate for your size. Once you know the count you can work the jig just above the weed every cast.

Tip: Watch the line on the drop. If it stops or jumps sideways, a squid has grabbed it, so lift straight away.

Give the rod two or three sharp upward flicks, winding up the slack between each one. The jig darts up like a prawn trying to escape, and that's what gets a squid's attention.

Drop the rod tip and keep the line just tight enough to feel the jig. It glides back down nose first, and this is when most squid will grab it.

Tip: Too much slack and you'll miss the hit. Too tight and the jig won't glide properly.

Let it sit near the bottom for a few seconds. Feel some weight or a little twitch? Lift firmly and wind at a steady pace. Don't pump the rod or the squid can drop off.