Squid don't ask for much. Get a jig in front of them at the right depth, give it a couple of sharp lifts, and let it hang. The trick is having the right size for the water you're fishing and a colour that shows up in the light you've got.
We use these ourselves over the weed in Port Phillip Bay, and we've priced them so you can carry a spread of sizes and colours instead of rationing two jigs and hoping.
Choosing a size
Size is mostly about depth and how fast you want the jig on the bottom.
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1.8: Tiny and slow-sinking. For shallow water, spooky squid over clear sand and weed, and light line off the rocks or a jetty.
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2.5: The all-rounder. Ideal in 1–4 metres, and the one to reach for when squid are looking at your jig and turning away.
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3.0: A half-step up. Handy when there's a bit of wind or run and the 2.5 won't hold its line.
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3.5: The Victorian standard. Most calamari jigs sold in this state are 3.5s, and for good reason, it covers 3–8 metres comfortably and gets eaten by big squid.
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4.0: Deep water and strong tide. Gets down fast when you're drifting the deeper edges or fishing a run.
Choosing a colour
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Green/Gold: Bright days and dirty water. Gold flashes hard in sunlight.
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Green/Pink: Good middle ground when you can't pick a side.
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Orange: Discoloured water, overcast days, stirred-up shallows after a blow.
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Pink/Gold: The safe first cast. If we only took one, it'd be this.
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Purple: Clear water and high sun, when squid are being fussy and a natural tone works better than a loud one.
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Pink: Dawn, dusk and low light. Holds its visibility when everything else goes flat.
If you're starting from scratch, a 2.5 and a 3.5 in Pink/Gold will catch you squid. Everything after that is covering conditions.
Note: If you'd like mixed colours when purchasing a bulk pack - please leave a message when ordering. We will aim to accommodate all colour requests - if we're out of a colour we will attempt to contact you via the email or phone provided at checkout, before sending the next-best matched colour.
