[DJ Muller]

Originally Posted by BAITfishing

DJ you are correct, everything eats squid, but for a couple more weeks, everything is not here yet.
Traditionally big bait, big fish, but with squid I find that this is not as true. I like squid under 12 inches long, any bigger is a waist and you will have alot of missed hook sets.
I fish it with a 9/0 Gamagatsu, one time threw the tail end of the body and thats it. Big bass will pick it up, then inhale it, any more times will effect the presentation. No wight is needed 70% if the time and when I do use it, no more the 2oz ( I feel the bass does not need to feel the extra tension the wieght presence) . The bass will usually give it a bump then pick it up and slowly move on her way.Drop the rod tip with the run for about a 3 count then cross her eyes.

BAIT...you are talking "surf" right? Just want to be clear. I would assume a relatively short leader?