Squid fishing in Puget Sound isn’t just popular—it’s exploding. But here’s the truth: most beginners show up at the pier unprepared, get tangled, frustrated, and leave empty-handed.

Don’t let that be you.

In this episode, Jamie and Scott sit down with squidding expert Joe Kim, the man behind the Edmonds Squid Fishing community (10,000+ members strong) and maker of custom squid jigs. Joe reveals the exact setup you need, the jigging mistakes that cost you bites, and the unwritten rules of pier etiquette that can make or break your night. He also shares how to clean, cook, and even use squid as secret bait for other species.

If you’re serious about hitting the pier this season—or just want to know why thousands of anglers can’t get enough of squid—this episode will save you time, gear headaches, and frustration.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• The exact rod, reel, and line setup Joe recommends.
• The jigging rhythm that triggers squid strikes.
• How to tell a squid bite from a fish hit.
• The #1 mistake new squid fishers make (and how to avoid it).
• Etiquette rules to follow when fishing shoulder-to-shoulder.
• The best ways to store, clean, and cook your catch.
• Why squid is unbeatable bait for crabbing, halibut, and lingcod.

Resources & Links

• Join the Edmonds Squid Fishing Facebook group: [Join Joe’s Group]
• Get Joe’s squid jigs on Amazon
• Bonus videos inside Joe’s community (jigging + cleaning demos).
  • Joe’s Gear List
• Join the Anglers Unlimited Circle Community→ email [email protected] with the subject line “Catch More Fish” for more information.