Squid - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

bloocrab · 04-12-2017, 05:20 AM

A cousin from another mother's son's uncle's daughter's sister, ran into an aunt's grandfather, who spoke with his friend's brother's sister-in-law....apparently, there are squid in the bay? Around Prudence is what I was told?
Can anyone confirm?

Seems a couple of few weeks early?
Any evidence on the Causeway?

piemma · 04-12-2017, 06:51 AM

The guy who owns Ocean State Tackle says there are squid in Newport.

JohnR · 04-12-2017, 07:17 AM

Time is right

Guppy · 04-12-2017, 08:28 AM

Going looking up this way this afternoon,,,,

I count herring in a local run, they're a little later this year to last
So nice to see um.....

bloocrab · 04-12-2017, 10:29 PM

yeah, I was fumbling to get my phone for a quick pic of a red-tail flying with one in it's talons this afternoon....I quickly decided against that when I saw the pretty police-lady pointing her radar gun my way from the herring-run parking area.

Cool Beans · 04-13-2017, 08:17 AM

Splashing Friday and will go out to check in on the squid near Newport Friday night.....

Guppy · 04-14-2017, 04:24 PM

Looked again this afternoon south side CC,,, nope
Back to yard work!

Cool Beans · 04-14-2017, 11:20 PM

NOPE the squid are not in Newport bay as of yet........ Water was 48 degrees. Maybe in a week or so... Not another boat in sight either.. I did get to test out my new lights and test run the 24v 86# trolling motor pushed me along very good. The outboard ran ok as well. Bilge was dry when I pulled the plugs (maybe 2 cups of water). Was peaceful but there was no sign if squid in the bay.

Back to yard work.... Indeed.

bloocrab · 04-16-2017, 09:56 PM

Thanks for the update...

Nebe · 04-16-2017, 10:04 PM

I saw some on my walk tonight. They wee lurking in th shadow line
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bloocrab · 04-16-2017, 10:24 PM

One says No
One says Yes

What should I change the Header of this thread to:

1. The difference a day can make

2. Top reason not to chase reports

Another week of decent temps should shake things up...I'll post pix once I get em'

basswipe · 04-18-2017, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bloocrab

One says No
One says Yes

Two say yes.

Squid are here...have been since at least a day after you originally posted this.

Cool Beans · 04-18-2017, 04:37 PM

Outvoted LOL... I spent about 3 hours near the bridge in my favorite spot and didn't see any or catch any. Maybe I will have better luck this weekend... or maybe wait another week. Forecast looks kind of iffy this weekend

Nebe · 04-18-2017, 07:59 PM

Start your engines!!!
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wdmso · 04-20-2017, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cool Beans

Outvoted LOL... I spent about 3 hours near the bridge in my favorite spot and didn't see any or catch any. Maybe I will have better luck this weekend... or maybe wait another week. Forecast looks kind of iffy this weekend

looking to go Maybe May 6th you do leave from the Navy base dont you? maybe we can do a do a 2 boat trip with some others from here or get together .. depending on the weather .. the wind has been non stop
and from every direction

Guppy · 04-20-2017, 05:38 AM

Squidfest ?

DZ · 04-20-2017, 07:14 AM

Historically, at least here in Newport, it would generally start the last week in April then peak sometime in May.

Cool Beans · 04-20-2017, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wdmso

looking to go Maybe May 6th you do leave from the Navy base dont you? maybe we can do a do a 2 boat trip with some others from here or get together .. depending on the weather .. the wind has been non stop
and from every direction

YES, I put in at the ramp at the base marina. And that would be a fun outing. My boat is nearly as old as I am (1968 MFG), but has a large open deck and room for 3 or 4 fishermen. May 6th should be a good night for squid.