La baby squid fishing It is also a one of the favorites on the Asturian coast. The ideal is to do it from a boat, this because there is more possibility of moving to where the good groups are and doing a very productive fishing.
Let's review in these lines, some of the generalities regarding baby squid and review recommendations of times and areas for fishing in Asturias.
Squid generalities
- The baby squid, I end with what is called in much of Spain, it is also known by the name of cuttlebone.
- It is a cephalopod mollusc that is basically a squid, but smaller in size and with certain nuanced characteristics in its pigmentation.
- In its good seasons, it can be found near the coast, at depths ranging from 15 to 600 meters.
- Although it can be located near the beach, it will always prefer open water, this because it is an animal of permanent mobility.
- Their average lifespan is between 2 to 5 years.
Baby squid and its fishing in Asturias
Undoubtedly, the great diversity of fishing areas and the variety of species found here make sport fishing highly appreciated, catapulting Asturias to the top of places where very good fishing sessions are held in Spain, regardless the body of water chosen for it.
The squids are one of the species that can be obtained in a special way for recreational, sports or even artisanal fishing in Asturias, however, you have to be aware of its best times and recognize that it is not just any activity, but that it has its own techniques so that it is always successful.
When to fish baby squid in Asturias?
- The best date for squid fishing is the one that goes from June to January. Really the best moment is when the autumn, this for the really fat specimens and of good sizes.
- The first specimens of the season are of the most delicate and fine texture, since their diet, being based on crustaceans and smaller fish, will favor their flavor.
- If night fishing is done, the illuminated areas of the ports will be ideal to get them much more easily.
Squid fishing areas in Asturias
There are two areas that stand out for squid fishing in Asturias:
- Ribadellesa. The entire area is an ideal place to try fishing. There are various beaches with rocks and cliffs and the pier itself where you can cast a rod and catch good pieces of baby squid.
- Luanco. It is one of the fishing areas par excellence in Asturias. You can practice your fishing already at the end of summer and entering autumn, which is when they should abound.
Recommendations for squid fishing
- Use light rods that make it easier to make the necessary wrist strokes to attract the piece. The standard length of a rod for baby squid or squid is 1,80 meters.
- The reel must also be light and maneuverable to quickly pick up the line, which can be between 0,14 to 0,20mm.
- As baits, using natural bait will be ideal and even more so if you can use the one from the hunting sector of the species. However, the artificial ones will work perfectly if you select the ideal ones for your fishing, such as the luminous or phosphorescent ones.
