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Had a quick trip to one of our north facing harbours last night. Started at about 8pm and finished at 12-30. I tried loads of different lures and methods during the last of the daylight wihout any success and as darkness fell, I started to feel more confident.
I had my 2 rods with me (RLSD & ULX), and despite using nearly every sp I own, I couldn't manage a single bite. About an hour into darkness, I noticed some baitfish had turned up (Grasdo's?) but still no takes. For a final throw of the dice (cover your ears Keith) I clipped on a 4" white sidewinder. First cast, bang, a healthy pollock of about 1 1/2 lb. Thinking I was about to start bagging up, the next 20 mins saw no more takes.
I then went up on the top wall to try a different area, and as my sidewinder was nearly back, a large (probably 2 1/2') pink battleship appeared out of the gloom to inspect the lure. A quick change to an egi and bang, an ika of about 12" grabbed hold.
I carried on for about another 20 mins, but I couldn't persuade any others to bite.
I just wonder how much, the squid are still influencing the fishing, as I always wonder whenever it seems quiet, if they are the reason?
I had my 2 rods with me (RLSD & ULX), and despite using nearly every sp I own, I couldn't manage a single bite. About an hour into darkness, I noticed some baitfish had turned up (Grasdo's?) but still no takes. For a final throw of the dice (cover your ears Keith) I clipped on a 4" white sidewinder. First cast, bang, a healthy pollock of about 1 1/2 lb. Thinking I was about to start bagging up, the next 20 mins saw no more takes.
I then went up on the top wall to try a different area, and as my sidewinder was nearly back, a large (probably 2 1/2') pink battleship appeared out of the gloom to inspect the lure. A quick change to an egi and bang, an ika of about 12" grabbed hold.

I carried on for about another 20 mins, but I couldn't persuade any others to bite.
I just wonder how much, the squid are still influencing the fishing, as I always wonder whenever it seems quiet, if they are the reason?