Years ago we used to catch squid on simple plastic ‘squid lures’; often ones we found washed up on the beach that had been lost from Japanese squid boats that once fished New Zealand’s inshore waters at night. Find Members Posts. Share. A sixth endangered sea lion has been killed by a squid trawl in New Zealand, doubling the death toll of previous years despite government efforts to reduce sea lion entrapment. They're really rare, and you need a fresh one. But there’s been a few caught off New Zealand. Megan Lewis, a marine biologist who owns the aquarium that collected the squid, told The Marlborough Express the animal was a mature female, though she was unsure of its age or even why it ended up on the beach. New Zealand Aquatic Environment and Biodiversity Report No. NIWA catches giant squid and glow-in-the-dark sharks ... A giant squid caught off the east coast of Canterbury in New Zealand in January of 2020 - it is being measured by Darren Stevens. Tamaki drive is a local hotspot to many squid fanatics, with the likes of Okahu Bay Wharf and the break wall which runs from the city right up to Ladies Bay, this easily accessible roadside area has everything a squid needs, food, shelter and current. If you have no success after a few casts, change lures because particular patterns/colours work better than others on a given day. I would like to start again this year but not sure when it is worth heading out to try my luck again. Post Reply. Crayfishing off the East Coast of Gisborne, New Zealand. Favourite spots are Gloucester passage and Gloucester Island at the northern end of the Whitsundays. Among the wildlife that Te Papa currently displays is the world’s only preserved colossal squid specimen. Kaikoura is the crayfish / lobster capital of New Zealand. The squid was examined and dissected by Auckland University of Technology squid researcher Ryan Howard. Fishing Photos; New Zealand; Mark Totzke; Nice squid - Bay of Islands, New Zealand × Nice squid - Bay of Islands, New Zealand by Mark Totzke. There are about two tonnes of fish in the New Zealand fisheries for every New Zealander. Different weights are used in different sea conditions and water depths. Day or night, it makes no difference as these tasty morsels make their presence known left, right, and centre, write Ben, Jun and Rudee of Team Eging for Squid . The Lateral Line - EP #6. The New Zealand Arrow Squid fishery is based on two related species (Nototodarus gouldi and Nototodarus sloanii). Many of them are Asian, but an increasing number is not. The best floats for night fishing are equipped with lights, too, so you can see bites. Status of seafood stocks - sustainability of catches This animal is estimated to reach 15 metres in length, but as no adult has yet been caught this figure has still to be confirmed. Dressed New Zealand arrow squid has a clean, white firm flesh. New Zealand fishermen have caught what is expected to be a world-record-breaking colossal squid. Beautiful baked, barbequed, fried or as sushi/raw. These were far simpler than today’s lures, but still caught squid, though modern lures are undoubtedly more effective and can be fished day or night. Squid techniques Cast squid lures from the shore or out of a boat. On nights when squid are running and the weather’s reasonable, you can find squid fishers on virtually every accessible headland, jetty and rocky shoreline around Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour. I've been out serveral time last year around Oct which is near end of winter here in NZ. The aquaculture of mussels, salmon and oysters earned another $226 million. Three brothers Daniel, Jack, and Matthew Aplin discovered the giant squid on the shore Sunday morning, after venturing to a part of the beach only accessible by a four-wheel drive. The squid was dissected onboard. The Belgian scientist set up a dark lab while on board the ship to photograph the sharks. While giant squid are a global species, Mr Stevens says New Zealand seems to be something of a hotspot for catching them. "I was so happy. Squid fishing in New Zealand As we head deeper into winter, chills of excitement go down our spines as increasing numbers of our favourite broad squid are being caught. Squid have a dense flesh that turns white when cooked. Once it’s at or near the bottom, (this is often a bit of guesswork because you don’t want to snag your expensive jig on the bottom) a couple or three sharp lifts with the rod will make the jig dart up and down. Niwa scientists recently caught a giant squid off Canterbury's east coast. ​Voyage leader and Niwa fisheries scientist Darren Stevens said it took six staff to lift the squid, which weighed about 110kg, onto a tarpaulin. Arrow squid has dense ivory … Crittercam® reveals that New Zealand sea lions dive at many different depths as they hunt.This discovery provides insight into a growing problem—the conflict between New Zealand sea lions and ocean trawlers, and their deadly nets. "Currently there's no good way to age a giant squid. Good size arrow squid along the rock shelves at the entrance. Years ago we used to catch squid on simple plastic ‘squid lures’; often ones we found washed up on the beach that had been lost from Japanese squid boats that once fished New Zealand’s inshore waters at night. The float is adjusted for depth using a stopper on the mainline. 38. Squid/Octopus; Squid/Octopus. It can be further processed into tubes, rings or strips. The emphasis on quality is achieved through owning and operating its own vessels and having a dedicated customer service team. Specialist squid reels are lightweight with shallow spools that don’t hold much line. The light tip action not only allows anglers to cast lightweight lures, it also cushions against the struggles of hooked squid. Catching squid is an absolute blast. Dr Jérôme Mallefet of UCLouvain, a French-speaking university in Belgium, is the world's leading expert on bioluminescent sharks. While giant squid are a global species, Stevens said New Zealand seems to be something of a hotspot for catching them. According to the accompanying description, the squid washed up on a beach in Punakaiki, New Zealand on 1 March 2015. Kiwi scientists have been left stunned and excited after unwittingly catching a giant squid. Fish your feet is the key to success with these critters. Another popular technique is to fish squid jigs suspended under a float. Show. "We managed to get an 110kg animal down to two 25kg boxes in terms of what was actually kept," Stevens said. On 1 April 2003 a subadult specimen of a colossal squid (M. hamiltoni) was collected by a New Zealand longlining vessel fishing in Antarctic waters.