Squid as Lobster Bait in Hoop Net? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

CardShark · 10-18-2017, 08:34 PM

Thanks for all the replies and advice guys.

Went to Channel Islands Harbor break wall last night with a buddy.

We had 3 nets each and hooped from sunset to about 10:30pm, pulling nets every 30 mins or so.

We got 8 shorts a piece for 16 total. 3 were close enough that we measured them but all the others were tiny.

I put only squid in one of my nets and that did account for 2 of the shorts out of my 8 so it does work.
Squid is more expensive than other bait though so not cost effective if you're going to buy it.

Thanks for the offer TJones but I'm in Camarillo.
I would have tried it if you were closer.
Have you had success using rockfish as lobster bait?
I would think it wouldn't be that effective since it's not oily and doesn't have a strong scent.

DanaPT · 10-19-2017, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by CardShark

Thanks for all the replies and advice guys.

Went to Channel Islands Harbor break wall last night with a buddy.

We had 3 nets each and hooped from sunset to about 10:30pm, pulling nets every 30 mins or so.

We got 8 shorts a piece for 16 total. 3 were close enough that we measured them but all the others were tiny.

I put only squid in one of my nets and that did account for 2 of the shorts out of my 8 so it does work.
Squid is more expensive than other bait though so not cost effective if you're going to buy it.

Thanks for the offer TJones but I'm in Camarillo.
I would have tried it if you were closer.
Have you had success using rockfish as lobster bait?
I would think it wouldn't be that effective since it's not oily and doesn't have a strong scent.

If you go out take a rod and at least one hook.. fish for Macs in between pulls.

CardShark · 10-19-2017, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DanaPT

If you go out take a rod and at least one hook.. fish for Macs in between pulls.

We did. Fished with squid for Macs but only managed 1 the entire night. There were tons of fairly large smelt in the water though.

Mahigeer · 10-25-2017, 11:24 AM

Once at the Catalina Mole for lobster hunt, there was so much squid, that you could walk on water!

We only caught 2 short lobsters. They just stayed home and waited for the squid to die and fall on their lap.

No need to crawl.

I would not use them if I can help it, but as last resort--why not.

goldenglory18 · 10-25-2017, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by CardShark

We did. Fished with squid for Macs but only managed 1 the entire night. There were tons of fairly large smelt in the water though.

Throw small shiny baits. I've been catching my flyline macks with these....

Not as efficient as a sabiki, but its a ton of fun on light tackle......

10-18-2017, 08:34 PM	#1
CardShark Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mission Hills, CA Posts: 184	Thanks for all the replies and advice guys. Went to Channel Islands Harbor break wall last night with a buddy. We had 3 nets each and hooped from sunset to about 10:30pm, pulling nets every 30 mins or so. We got 8 shorts a piece for 16 total. 3 were close enough that we measured them but all the others were tiny. I put only squid in one of my nets and that did account for 2 of the shorts out of my 8 so it does work. Squid is more expensive than other bait though so not cost effective if you're going to buy it. Thanks for the offer TJones but I'm in Camarillo. I would have tried it if you were closer. Have you had success using rockfish as lobster bait? I would think it wouldn't be that effective since it's not oily and doesn't have a strong scent.

10-25-2017, 11:24 AM	#4
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,910	Once at the Catalina Mole for lobster hunt, there was so much squid, that you could walk on water! We only caught 2 short lobsters. They just stayed home and waited for the squid to die and fall on their lap. No need to crawl. I would not use them if I can help it, but as last resort--why not.