anglers watch for squid boats along the Rhode Island coast. Talk of “tubes” — sharpie slang for chunky 12- to 18-inch squid that pounce on jigs — breaks the long winter silence for the saltwater sect. The fishing cracks open in May or early June when darting squid zip through lights shining down on Newport Harbor. Whether fishing day or night, the cold requires heavy bibs pulled over pants and waterproof deck boots. The foul-weather gear also provides a shield from the stink and stain of the
