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Catching squids are more favorable during high tide on a cloudy or rainy night. These conditions gvr the nearshore water the depth that squid prefer plus a setting in which the artificial light will be most noticable.
Anglers should experiment with the arrangement of the set of lures. Sometimes putting the same lures in different order on the line makes a difference. A favorite method of setting up with three lures is to space four-inch dropper lines 16 inches apart on the main line. Then add a one-ounce weight to the end of the main line.
Jigging
Single lure: If using a single lure, cast it out some distance from the dock (or boat or bulkhead0 and allow it to sink to a depth where the squid may be lurking. Retrieve it with a series of steady jerks or jigs.
Multiple lures: If using multiple lures, drop them into the lighted area of the water. Lower them down to the chosen depth (which frequently is just off bottom) then slowly raise them up and down in the water column.
Depth: Depth is a critical factor in the pursuit of squid. Having jigs working at different depths often spells “luck” or lack of it for side-by-side anglers.
How to land a squid:
Squid hole up in the darkness near lighted water areas then lunge into the brighter arena when they see something that looks edible. They don’t “bite,” however. They deftly wrap their tentacles around their intended prey.
Source: http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfish/squid/howto_fish.html