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| 3 squids at one go |
South China Sea on the East Coast of Malaysia is teeming with squids and the methods of jigging have remain since generations. What used to be a source of income has now becoming a popular recreational activity for all ages. If you arrive during squid jigging season (May-August), a very special activity can be arranged for you to experience squid jigging.
Squid jigging is carried out on specialised traditional fishing boats at night. Powerful lights illuminate the water, attracting the squid which gather in the shaded area under the boat. Let your jig drop into the water and start by jerking the rod up to about 3 feet and repeat this action occasionally. Squid will bite as the jig falls and the bites are very subtle. You need to pay high attention to its bites.Black ink will be squirted out when you raise them out of the water.
When you come back from your jigging trip, perhaps you can have fresh squib seasoned with your sashimi or just sotong goreng similar to squid tempura….An experience to savour.
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| A cold box full of a days catch |
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| Freshly jigged squid, some as long as 2 feet |
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