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Squid and Southern Calamari Masterclass
Jig weights, cadence, depth control and light discipline for jetty and boat calamari through the southern states.
11 min read · Updated 2026-07-18 · Local Knowledge editorial team
Calamari are the easiest premium table species in Australia to catch badly. Most anglers work the jig too fast and too shallow; the fish are usually sitting just above the weed, watching the jig sink and deciding.
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