Bait guide
Common squid specimen photographed for species reference

Cephalopod

Squid

Tough strips stay on the hook well and can be combined with other baits.

BassPollackWhiting

Best over: Rock, Sand, Mixed

Photo: Hans Hillewaert · CC BY-SA 4.0

How to mount it

1231 Feed onto shank2 Anchor bait3 Leave point clear

General presentation illustration. Bait shape and hook placement vary with hook size and bait condition.

  1. 1Cut a narrow strip from the mantle, keeping some skin attached for toughness.
  2. 2Pass the hook through the narrow end of the strip.
  3. 3Fold the strip and pass the hook through again to hold it straight.
  4. 4Leave the point clear and add a few loose turns of bait elastic if needed.