Casting the Shallows for Calamari by Wayne Friebe

Calamari are a way of life for many Victorian anglers and for good reasons. These humble cephalopods are mostly revered for their excellent eating qualities, but they are also a top-notch bait and heaps of fun to catch.

You don't need state of the art gear or a flash boat to catch a bag of calamari. At the most basic level all you require is a hand line and a few jigs. But if you're a sportfisher who might normally chase bream, goldens, snapper or trout with lures, consider adding calamari to your winter hit list. You can use today's tackle and technology to catch heaps and the end result on the table is well worth the effort!

This article is a guide to catching calamari on artificial jigs over shallow reefs...