Squid Fishing Guide: Key Tips and Essentials

Founded in Melbourne, Australia in 2020, Inku Squid Tackle has grown into a recognised squid fishing brand trusted by anglers worldwide. This free squidding guide covers everything you need to get started or improve your results, from choosing the right jigs and sizes to understanding glow, conditions, and techniques. Built from real on-the-water experience, it’s designed to help you fish smarter and catch more squid in all conditions.

1. Invest in Quality Jigs

Quality jigs make a big difference. Well-designed squid jigs sink naturally, hold glow longer, and feature sharp hooks that turn follows into hook-ups.

Inku Squid Jigs are designed and tested in Australian waters using premium components, with a wide range of colours, glow options, and sizes to suit all conditions.

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2. Understand Squid Habitat

  • Squid grounds typically consist of broken ground with sand holes and weed beds in depths of 1–6 meters, though they can also be found in much deeper waters.
  • Knowing how to identify these environments will significantly improve your chances of success.
  • Using Polarised Sunglasses can help find the squid grounds faster and much easier. We have our own floating glasses to help with this at a very affordable price too!
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3. Choose the Right Jig Size and Weight

  • Squid jig sizes from 2.5 to 4.0 are the most common and versatile, which is why we focus on crafting these sizes.
  • Match jig size and weight to water depth:
  • These sizes cast well and offer the perfect balance for squid to view them as a substantial meal.
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4. Select the Right Colours for Conditions

Choosing Jig Colours for Conditions

Overcast or low-light conditions:

Use more natural and darker colours such as Inku Hunter, Red Devil, Rainbow Magic, Dark Knight, or Gold Runner to create a strong silhouette and subtle presence.

Sunny and bright conditions:

Opt for brighter or more transparent colours like Dynawhite, Glow Tiger, Glow Pink, Glow Orange, and Red Head, which work well in clear water and high light.

Darker and natural colours can still be highly effective in bright conditions, especially when squid are cautious or pressured.

All Inku Squid Jigs glow in the dark, making them ideal for low-light and night fishing. Use the Inku UV Torch to quickly charge the glow for maximum visibility.

For added attraction, the Inku Flash Range provides extra visual flash, while the Glow Rattle Range combines glow with sound and vibration to draw squid in from further away.

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5. Switch Things Up

Using an Inku Float is an effective way to maximise your coverage and increase your chances of attracting squid, especially when fishing baited squid spikes. Deploy the float behind a drifting boat or kayak, or cast it from shore, while actively working your main squid jig. This setup helps draw in squid that may be following but hesitant to strike.

If squid activity slows, try changing jig colours or sizes. Squid often focus on prey of a specific size, and small adjustments can quickly turn interest into hook-ups.

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For anglers targeting squid with a jig and float setup, the Inku Egi Float is also a popular option and is specifically designed to pair with squid jigs. More details on using the Egi Float effectively are covered below.

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The Inku Float Rigs

  • INKU EGI FLOAT PREMIUM

    Premium Squid Fishing Float

    Designed to keep your squid jig suspended at a controlled depth while drifting or casting.

    Set your desired depth using the float stopper. The built-in weight keeps the float stable and upright, while the high-visibility fluoro orange top makes strikes easy to detect.

    The premium reflective finish adds underwater flash, while the durable EVA construction is built for repeated saltwater use.

    How to Rig:
    Float Stopper → Hard Bead → Float → Optional Weight → Soft Bead → Inku Clip → Squid Jig

    Tip: Set the stopper to keep your jig in the strike zone. When the float disappears or moves unnaturally, strike!

  • INKU EGI FLOAT

    Perfect Squid Fishing Float

    Designed to keep your squid jig suspended at a controlled depth while drifting or fishing sleeper-style.

    The built-in weight helps maintain a stable, upright position, while the bright yellow body and orange top provide excellent visibility. When the orange disappears or moves unexpectedly, it's time to strike.

    Made from durable EVA and designed specifically for squid fishing, the INKU Egi Float provides a simple and effective way to keep your jig in the strike zone.

    How to Rig:
    Float Stopper → Hard Bead → Float → Optional Weight → Soft Bead → Inku Clip → Squid Jig

    Tip: Adjust your float stopper to target the depth where squid are holding.

  • INKU FLOAT

    Versatile Squid Fishing Float

    The INKU Float is a simple and effective way to keep your squid rig in the strike zone.

    Weighted at 45g, it provides excellent stability and helps get your rig into position. The high-visibility fluorescent orange top and bottom make the float easy to track in a range of conditions.

    When the fluoro orange disappears, it's time to strike!

    Perfect for use with squid jigs or squid bait spikes, making the INKU Float a versatile option for different squid fishing techniques.

    How to Rig:
    Float Stopper → Hard Bead → Float → Optional Weight → Soft Bead → Inku Clip → Squid Jig or Bait Spike

    Tip: Adjust your stopper to set the depth you want to fish and keep your bait or jig in the strike zone.
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6. Optimal Fishing Conditions

Focus your efforts around sunrise and sunset, and during the 30 minutes before and after tide changes, when squid are typically most active.

Clear water generally provides better visibility and results, but all Inku Squid Jigs feature glow-in-the-dark technology, making them effective across low-light, overcast, and night fishing conditions.

When fishing in murky water or deeper zones, the Inku Glow Rattle Series takes it a step further by combining high-output glow with added sound and vibration, helping attract squid from greater distances.

When the sun goes down, we have you covered! We have all kinds of lighting to help catch more squid. This includes head torches, Uv torches to charge the glow of the squid jigs to green lights to attract more baitfish and squid!

Inku Lighting

  • Inku UV Torch

    Quickly recharge your squid jig's glow.

    The compact 395nm UV Torch is an easy way to recharge glow jigs throughout a session, helping maintain maximum visibility and keep your jigs working effectively in low-light conditions.

  • Inku UV Torch Pro

    Charge your squid jigs to maximum glow.

    The 365nm UV Torch Pro quickly charges glow squid jigs, helping them reach maximum brightness in seconds. The rechargeable battery and zoom beam make it ideal for boat, jetty and land-based night fishing.

  • Inku Green Light

    Attract squid and baitfish right to your feet.

    The 12V Inku Green Light illuminates the water around your boat, jetty or fishing spot, helping attract baitfish and squid into the area for more productive sessions.

  • Inku Head Torch

    Essential lighting for night squid fishing.

    A powerful, rechargeable head torch with red-light mode, giving you hands-free visibility while tying rigs, changing jigs and landing squid without unnecessarily spooking fish.

7. Gear Recommendations

Our Inku Egi Rod range now includes 5'0", 7'2" two-piece, and 8'3" models, giving anglers the perfect setup for any style of squidding.

The 5'0" rod is ideal for egi float fishing, close range fishing from boats, kayaks, and jetties. The 7'2" two-piece rod offers excellent all-round versatility for shore, kayak, or boat use. For anglers focused on land-based fishing, the 8'3" rod is designed to maximise casting distance and improve line control when fishing beaches, rocks, and jetties.

Pair your rod with a 2500–3000 size spinning reel spooled with 10–20lb braided line, such as Inku Premium Braid, for smooth and reliable performance. Use a 10–20lb leader, including our Inku Leader, and attach your jig with an Inku Clip to allow fast and efficient jig changes without cutting and retying your line.

By choosing Inku gear and following these setup tips, you’ll enjoy reliable performance, excellent value, and the confidence to maximise your squid fishing success in all conditions.

Inku Egi Squid Rods

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8. Storage & Organisation

Keep your squidding gear clean, organised, and ready to fish with the Inku storage range. The Inku Squid Jig Carry Case is a premium, stealth-black solution designed to hide ink stains while protecting your gear. It holds up to 16 squid jigs (sizes 2.5–4.0) across two removable trays, with built-in drainage holes, corrosion-resistant hardware, and an adjustable shoulder strap for easy transport on boat, kayak, or land-based missions.

The Inku Squid Jig Tray offers a lightweight, simple storage option, holding up to 14 jigs (up to size 4.0) with drain holes for easy washing and drying, plus a durable carry handle for convenience.

Two practical solutions designed to reduce mess, prevent tangles, and keep you organised—so you can spend more time fishing and less time sorting gear.

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9. Store Your Catch & Keep It Clean

Take care of your catch from ocean to table with the Inku cooling and cleaning system, built for serious squid and light tackle anglers.

The Inku Cooler Bag is the ultimate insulated storage solution for squid, designed to keep your catch ice cold for up to 24 hours. Built tough for Australian saltwater conditions, it features fully waterproof sealed construction and stainless steel, saltwater-safe zips and hardware for long-lasting durability. The stealth black exterior hides squid ink and mess, while the insulated interior maximises cold retention. With a 25L capacity (approx. 50 squid), it’s perfect for boat, kayak, or land-based fishing, and can also be used as a live bait bucket or drink storage on long sessions.

The Inku Squid Cleaner Bag makes post-catch cleanup fast, simple, and mess-free. Designed to be towed behind the boat, it allows natural water flow to clean squid and small fish like whiting in just minutes. Built from commercial-grade tarred mesh with stainless steel reinforced rings, a floating EVA system, and 316 stainless swivel connections, it’s made for harsh marine environments and long-term use.

Together, these two tools complete your catch management system, keeping your squid fresh, your boat clean, and your fishing experience effortless from start to finish.

Catch. Clean. Cook.

  • Catch & Store

    From boat to ice cold storage, the Inku Cooler Bag keeps your catch fresh, clean, and protected for up to 24 hours—built tough for serious squid anglers.

  • Drive & Clean

    Easily transport your catch in the Inku Cooler Bag, then use the Inku Squid Cleaner Bag to quickly clean squid and fish behind the boat with no mess and no fuss.

  • Cook & Eat

    From clean catch to the table, the Inku system makes preparation simple—so your squid and fish are ready to cook, eat, and enjoy with minimal effort.
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