by Lynn Bain •
Squid, a cephalopod mollusc related to the cuttlefish and octopus, is a great bait and is highly prized eating but is often seen as too messy and awkward to prepare. However, if you follow these simple steps you will be able to get the best out of your catch.
Squid are messy to clean when taken straight out of the water or at room temperature. It is best to chill them down first, the slime and ink becomes much easier to handle and the flesh and entrails become more rigid. Firmer entrails will stay attached to the squid’s head, which means that when you remove the head most of the entrails will come out at the same time. And more importantly, the ink sac will come away without discharging.
The tentacles and body tube are the edible bits – up to half the body weight will be discarded during cleaning.
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