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Squid are fast, torpedo-shaped cephalopods that rise toward the surface at night and school near reefs and harbour lights. In Egypt they're a cool-season favourite, caught on luminous squid jigs (egi) under lamps — and fried calamari is an Alexandria staple. (Red Sea squid is often Sepioteuthis lessoniana.)
Fish a luminous squid () under lights at night near reefs and harbour walls; the cool months are best.
Open water and shelf bottoms; near reefs and lights at night
Night fishing under lights; cooler months near shore.
· · Netting
or squid on light tackle; best after dark under a light that draws them up.
Work an or a glowing squid at night near a light — squid home straight in on it.
Build the gear setup for European Squid (Calamari)
The right rod, reel, line & lures — matched to what you own
Eating & safety
Excellent, safe eating.
Best conditions: Night fishing under lights; cooler months near shore.
Squid jet backwards by firing water through a siphon, and can shoot ink and flash colours to escape predators.