Where do you get squid for swording?

M L · 08-14-2008, 06:51 PM

Where can I find whole squid for swordfishing around Mobile/Orange Beach?

Midnight Run · 08-14-2008, 06:53 PM

J&M or sams

PELAGIC PIRATE · 08-14-2008, 07:04 PM

I bought in bulk two years ago from bionic baits , and got a very good deal in bulk. Now i have 3 freezers full of squid and hope i never get a power failure at the beach house as it would stink up all of florida if it goes bad.By far the best deal is to by in bulk if you plan on swording alot because the cost of the squid is way cheaper , and you have your own stock of squid which saves you from depending on the shops to have them. Get yourself a few cases and you will be really happy !

Chris V · 08-14-2008, 08:06 PM

We do sell them here at Top Gun Tackle in O. B. but the ones normally marketed as "swordfish squid" are larger than what is optimal. I get a 25 pound flat of squid and pick out the best ones in the 10-12 in. range. This is a lot cheaper and you can get stocked up ahead of time. When you buy a flat you want to make sure you are getting high quality squid. There are two types you will usually find, Illex and Loligo. The Illex are the ones you want, they are much tougher and are usually in better condition. In an average flat you might get 40 baits or more.

Sir Reel · 08-14-2008, 09:57 PM

How much are they in bulk?

Midnight Run · 08-14-2008, 10:01 PM

go to www.baitmasters.com they have swordfish squid

BlueWater2 · 08-14-2008, 10:56 PM

Gulf Breeze Bait and Tackle has some real big ones. Like 18 inches long. I have great luck with them. Whole Mullet works ok too.

08-14-2008, 06:51 PM	#1
M L Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 41	Where do you get squid for swording? Where can I find whole squid for swordfishing around Mobile/Orange Beach?

08-14-2008, 06:53 PM	#2
Midnight Run Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola Posts: 516	RE: Where do you get squid for swording? J&M or sams

08-14-2008, 07:04 PM	#3
PELAGIC PIRATE Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Roswell Ga Posts: 253	RE: Where do you get squid for swording? I bought in bulk two years ago from bionic baits , and got a very good deal in bulk. Now i have 3 freezers full of squid and hope i never get a power failure at the beach house as it would stink up all of florida if it goes bad.By far the best deal is to by in bulk if you plan on swording alot because the cost of the squid is way cheaper , and you have your own stock of squid which saves you from depending on the shops to have them. Get yourself a few cases and you will be really happy !

08-14-2008, 08:06 PM	#4
Chris V Squid technician Blue Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: foley, Al Posts: 4,179	RE: Where do you get squid for swording? We do sell them here at Top Gun Tackle in O. B. but the ones normally marketed as "swordfish squid" are larger than what is optimal. I get a 25 pound flat of squid and pick out the best ones in the 10-12 in. range. This is a lot cheaper and you can get stocked up ahead of time. When you buy a flat you want to make sure you are getting high quality squid. There are two types you will usually find, Illex and Loligo. The Illex are the ones you want, they are much tougher and are usually in better condition. In an average flat you might get 40 baits or more. __________________

08-14-2008, 09:57 PM	#5
Sir Reel Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 66	RE: Where do you get squid for swording? How much are they in bulk?

08-14-2008, 10:01 PM	#6
Midnight Run Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola Posts: 516	RE: Where do you get squid for swording? go to www.baitmasters.com they have swordfish squid

08-14-2008, 10:56 PM	#7
BlueWater2 Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 210	RE: Where do you get squid for swording? Gulf Breeze Bait and Tackle has some real big ones. Like 18 inches long. I have great luck with them. Whole Mullet works ok too.

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