Cephalopods - cuttlefish, squid and octopus - are part of the diet of large predators, fish that make any enthusiast dream. I'm thinking of :
- bars
- yellow leagues
- meager
- umbra
- cod
- ling
- congress
- rays
- barracudas
- yellowtail
- sharks
- ...
All of these species, as adults, would make mincemeat of a small cuttlefish or squid. What's more, you can sometimes observe a pretty catch regurgitating a small cuttlefish or spitting ink out of its anus as it dries out: no doubt that it's feeding at the moment!
These cephalopods are harvested with specific lures called jigs. They are also available from fishmongers. Versatile baits with excellent holding power, they can be used in small pieces or whole.
Cuttlefish, squid or octopus in strips or small pieces
Cuttlefish, squid and octopus are best used in strips or pieces. They keep for 10 days in a cool, airtight box at 5°, and up to 2 months salted in a plastic box, discarding the juices regularly. You can also freeze them for up to 1 year, leaving them to soak in their own juice in a plastic container to preserve their fragrance. The small white pieces can be used on tenyas as well as on longline and surfcasting pilings.
The whole body used in large sections
Our cuttlefish, squid and octopus can be kept for 10 days in a cool box lined with ice packs, and for 1 year in the freezer in 2 plastic bags to prevent leakage. The use of whole bodies is dedicated to the search for trophy fish!
