hehe I thought someone might think it was a cuttlefish but sorry Fangler it was definately a big Squid mate.
We kept him in the water for a while so he would get rid of all his ink and then as soon as we brought him in the boat he shot a huge load all over the deck spewin..
We only got 3 this day but we weren't really targeting them, decided to get the squid jig out after one of 'em had a go at our sp's... so a pretty opportunistic catch. When they're all this size though it was enough to feed the family and have leftovers for lunch the next day.
sory guys but is def a cuttlefish tentacles to small for squid head to fat flaps to small and stripes are a clear indication that its a cuttlefish . got a mate in the game aswell and he said same as us
brenz
Looks like a big squid to me for sure. Whatever it is it will taste pretty good.
Have a go with the Salt & Pepper Squid Recipe that was on SBS a while ago, we got some huge squid in Albany last week and cooked them up with this receipe (without the wine) and they came up really good
> Salt & Pepper Squid
500g fresh calamari
2 tbsp self raising flour
1 tbsp oil
Cornflour
Vegetable oil, for deep frying
4 green shallots, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 red chilli, chopped
2 tsp Shaoxing wine
Five Spice mix
1 tbsp ground ginger
1 tbsp celery powder
1 tbsp chicken stock powder
1 tbsp salt
1 tsp five spice powder
DIRECTIONS
1. Clean calamari by pulling the tentacles from the body. Wash out the tube and
remove the clear 'backbone'. Remove the skin, if desired. Cut tentacles from
the head and discard heads. Cut tubes into triangles, this helps them to curl
during cooking.
2. In a bowl, mix self raising flour, oil and a little water to make a paste.
Place calamari pieces and tentacles into the bowl and coat well. Then sprinkle
each piece with enough cornflour until the pieces are dry.
3. Combine all ingredients for five spice mix and set aside.
4. Heat enough vegetable oil for deep frying in a wok. Add calamari, in batches
and cook until golden and crisp. Remove with a wire basket or slotted spoon.
Repeat with remaining calamari. Drain off oil.
5. Add shallots, garlic and chilli to wok. Cook for 30 seconds until aromatic.
Return squid to wok and add 2 to 3 tsp of the five spice mix. Toss well to
combine. Add Shaoxing wine, toss and serve immediately
hey crew i,m back been working my ass off... fishin is on tomorro though,,taking kaneo out and my mate also, this cuttle is fat. from the back it does have the body of a cuttle but u can tell by the head looks like the beast that bit into my face diving..thank god for goggles,look at the backbone,could be a squddlefish..lol
We've got big buggers like that up in Exmouth, they certainly look different compared to our Souther Calamari so with that angled shot it's easy to mistake!
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Jeebuzz!
My reels screaming zzzzzzz.... awwww damn it, its another boat!
All the best for the future fishing trips.
Cheers.... Jangles
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Yeah mate squid rings, chips
Yeah mate squid rings, chips and salad for dinner tonight, yum yum!
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Fangler
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The picture says something else
The picture says something else. I think its a Cuttle fish and not a big one at that. Not a squid.
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Nice
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fishyink
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was gona post the squid's
was gona post the squid's that i caught but im a bit embared now
Goatch
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Big Squid
That's no squid it's a space station
Just one more cast , honest !!!
Dean
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Definately a squid
Thats huge, wouldn't want to be in the way when he inked.
jay_burgess
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hehe I thought someone might
hehe I thought someone might think it was a cuttlefish but sorry Fangler it was definately a big Squid mate.
spewin..
We kept him in the water for a while so he would get rid of all his ink and then as soon as we brought him in the boat he shot a huge load all over the deck
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Fangler
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Still say its a Cuttle Fish
The side flaps, the tentacles, and the cross stripes clearly say its not a squid.
Adam Gallash
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Squid
Bit of bad news fangler, definately a squid.
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Jim
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Looks almost like a
Bend over
SamC
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squid
definatley a squid...and a massive one at that!
cheers
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Cheers,
Sam
Rodrat
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Squid
and that is a squid. Head isn't big enough to be a cuttlefish.
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jay_burgess
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Date Joined: 18/08/05
We only got 3 this day but
We only got 3 this day but we weren't really targeting them, decided to get the squid jig out after one of 'em had a go at our sp's... so a pretty opportunistic catch. When they're all this size though it was enough to feed the family and have leftovers for lunch the next day.
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XinJane
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Wowza!!a
My My it Really is fat and nice... Good catch! : )
brenz
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cuttly
sory guys but is def a cuttlefish tentacles to small for squid head to fat flaps to small and stripes are a clear indication that its a cuttlefish . got a mate in the game aswell and he said same as us
brenz
Stevef
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Looks like a big squid to me
Looks like a big squid to me for sure. Whatever it is it will taste pretty good.
Have a go with the Salt & Pepper Squid Recipe that was on SBS a while ago, we got some huge squid in Albany last week and cooked them up with this receipe (without the wine) and they came up really good
> Salt & Pepper Squid
500g fresh calamari
2 tbsp self raising flour
1 tbsp oil
Cornflour
Vegetable oil, for deep frying
4 green shallots, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 red chilli, chopped
2 tsp Shaoxing wine
Five Spice mix
1 tbsp ground ginger
1 tbsp celery powder
1 tbsp chicken stock powder
1 tbsp salt
1 tsp five spice powder
DIRECTIONS
1. Clean calamari by pulling the tentacles from the body. Wash out the tube and remove the clear 'backbone'. Remove the skin, if desired. Cut tentacles from the head and discard heads. Cut tubes into triangles, this helps them to curl during cooking.
2. In a bowl, mix self raising flour, oil and a little water to make a paste. Place calamari pieces and tentacles into the bowl and coat well. Then sprinkle each piece with enough cornflour until the pieces are dry.
3. Combine all ingredients for five spice mix and set aside.
4. Heat enough vegetable oil for deep frying in a wok. Add calamari, in batches and cook until golden and crisp. Remove with a wire basket or slotted spoon. Repeat with remaining calamari. Drain off oil.
5. Add shallots, garlic and chilli to wok. Cook for 30 seconds until aromatic. Return squid to wok and add 2 to 3 tsp of the five spice mix. Toss well to combine. Add Shaoxing wine, toss and serve immediately
harro
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looks like the one
hey crew i,m back been working my ass off... fishin is on tomorro though,,taking kaneo out and my mate also, this cuttle is fat. from the back it does have the body of a cuttle but u can tell by the head looks like the beast that bit into my face diving..thank god for goggles,look at the backbone,could be a squddlefish..lol
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BIG!
Big northern squid!
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Willy
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Tis a Squid I tells ya
I believe it is a Squid, to be sure! A rather big bugger at that!
Afterall, I am the Lord of the Squid Rings, I should know.
Mind you, the owner of said beast would surely know as soon as he started to clean it.
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Ryan Thipthorp (not verified)
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big!
We've got big buggers like that up in Exmouth, they certainly look different compared to our Souther Calamari so with that angled shot it's easy to mistake!
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jay_burgess
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It's definately a squid
It's definately a squid boys, we ate it and it had no cuttlebone. It's a dificult angle to determine an ID though.
Adam Gallash
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Yep
100% squid, no doubt about it.
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