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I have a plano box filled with an assortment of jigs. Believe it or not some nights they like the small jigs and some nights they like the larger "birds". Everyone seems to have their own "killer rig" but I am pretty basic. I am no expert here, I go just enoough to get bait and something to eat, I am not a squidhound.
For years all I used were the old teardrop ones but over the last couple years I found the birds more effective. A lot of guys make their own. I saw one guy who collected jigs them as a hobby, he had a whole tackle box full of squid jigs from all over the world...some really weird ones.
I just bring the full box down and find what they like that night and then switch the kids to that jig. You should be able to find these in any tackle store, there is nothing too exotic here.
You also may need some split shot or some small egg sliding sinkers to get this to the depth you want.
My favorite are the weighted birds that stay horizontal, but I use what ever works. Some glow in the dark. It is a mindless but fun activity that puts some nice bait and appitizers in the freezer.
IMO the one that works the best is the tiny bird, BUT the tines are so small you miss a lot. Big squid simply rip themselves off the jig somtime leaving part of their body attached. The larger ones have more solid tines and hold on.
Here are a few from the box:
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