Squid fishing off pier - complete beginner

[beginnerfisher2024]

New here hello everybody!

I did some fishing last year in cyprus which was very enjoyable... I did request to 'learn how to fish' but I was chucked a rod and it was all set up for me. So I dont know the 1st thing about how to setup a rod etc. I guess most people were taught by dad/ grandad etc.

I want to buy a boat next year and do squid fishing etc but for now I thought why not fish of the pier. I have a couple within 10 minutes of me.

Just watching some youtube vids to try and get some basics but I will need to buy a rod and reel etc.

Can anybody recommens some gear? Budget wise I prefer to buy the best I can not the cheapest so if its well known to be top stuff thats what I want...

Really appreciate any help guys.

Mostly want to catch squid to clean/cook on the beech

 

[John Mitchell]

Wellcome to TSF

 

[Trampster]

Welcome to the Madhouse matey!

Squid is something I don't target, and eating them certainly doesn't appeal to me! Good bait for other fish though!

 

[ROCK ROVER]

Loads of videos on you tube for squid fishing from piers

 

[Angle2dangle]

With only limited experience, I would suggest that since your object is to safely crane the squid up and over the rail, squid not being a species to give much in terms of 'sport', a robust but light 8Ft rod such as a boat rod could be sourced for not a lot of money. A decent rechargeable light is a better investment. Comments welcome.

 

[Wolf]

welcome to the forum

 

[Beach]

It's a welcome from me as well

 

[beginnerfisher2024]

cheers guys!

Ive been watching videos the last 23 hours ha! some good boys out there on youtube.

Im wondering if I will do any good off the sea-wall rather than the peir then im not limitied to opening times and the charge everytime.

Im planning on going out 2 hours before a high tide and casting off the sea wall

Tomorrow off to the sea tackle shop for some prezzies!

 

[Trampster]

I've heard that Squid are attracted to light, so if you could get a waterproof LED light, that might help.

I'm sure one of the guys on here also mentioned it a while ago. Try putting Squid into the forum search box?