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Cuttlefish, also known as morgate, belong to the cephalopod family. It's fun to fish all year round, with a peak in spring. It can be fished day or night, from the shore or by boat.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced angler, you'll find that once you've found the right spot, fishing can be very rewarding.
No legal catch size has been defined. However, studies show that it reaches sexual maturity at around 18 centimetres. Therefore, avoid keeping small specimens below this size.
Which areas to target?
To find cuttlefish, you need to know a little about their habits.
It is particularly fond of sandy areas or gravel bottoms with a few weed beds nearby. This habitat is not unlike that of sparids such as sea bream or pike-perch. I usually fish for them in the Brest roadstead, so it's only natural that they should be found in the same areas as the one I'm looking for i turn my attention to the grey sea bream and paddlefish.
By looking at nautical charts, such as the C-map Reveal below, you can quickly identify sandy areas marked with the letter S.
The echoes are clearly visible as a relatively straight line close to the bottom.
The Brest roadstead is home to a large concentration of cuttlefish. Strolling along the sandbanks in the middle of the harbor or along the dykes, you'll have no trouble spotting a few cuttlefish, which can be quite large.
Ink, his defense tool
When we think of cuttlefish, we think of its black ink, which leaves traces on objects or body parts that come into contact with it. The ink has a wide range of applications, including cooking.
However, its primary function is as a defensive tool. By releasing this ink, the cuttlefish, feeling vulnerable or attacked, disorients the predator and saves its skin. You, the fisherman, will surely pay the price.
Rest assured, there's nothing toxic about it. Tip: to avoid this, handle the cuttlefish in water, avoiding taking it out.
Make sure you turn its head away from you, so as not to be the target of a potential ink jet.
In a second article, we'll look at the technique and equipment to be used.
