How To Catch Squid: Rods, Jigs & Tips For Beginners

Thinking about getting into squid fishing? This is the full guide you need to get started.

In this episode, Lee Rayner breaks down everything you need to know to start catching squid – from picking the right gear to choosing the best jigs and even how to clean them for the table (or prep them for bait).

Whether you're fishing from a boat or the shore, this tutorial is packed with practical tips to boost your catch rate and avoid getting inked in the process.

🦑 What you’ll learn:

✅ Where squid live and how to find them
✅ How to set up your drift for best results
✅ Choosing the right squid rod, reel, line and clips
✅ What makes a good squid jig and how to pick the right one
✅ How to land squid cleanly and avoid the ink spray
✅ Humane dispatching methods
✅ Cleaning squid for a feed
✅ How to store squid for bait

Whether you’re chasing calamari in Australia or beyond – this guide will help you land more squid and make the most of them once you do.

Want to see how Lee cooks the squid? Check it out here 👉www.instagram.com/p/DLMforTxujM

🎣 Subscribe to the channel to level up your fishing and never miss a how-to video.

#howtocatchsquid #squidfishing #squidjigging #calamari #squidgear #fishingtutorial #leerayner #fishingaustralia #squidcleaning #fishingtips #beginnerfishing #eging #fishinghowto #squidcatchandcook

Gear of choice

Rod
Shimano Sephia BB

Reel -
Shimano Stradic 3000
https://www.anacondastores.com/fishin...

Line
Grappler braid 20lb
https://www.anacondastores.com/medias...

Jigs
Harimitsu
https://www.anacondastores.com/fishin...

Duo Egimasa
https://www.anacondastores.com/fishin...

Rui squid jigs
https://www.anacondastores.com/fishin...