Maverick Martin Posted September 22, 2004 Report Share Posted September 22, 2004 Back by popular demand the squid run In the next week or so I shall be phoning around for bulk prices on boxes of squid. The 5lb boxes come in cases of six. To obtain the best prices we will need to arrange it so we buy in whole cases. If you can post here what you require then I will see what we can come up with. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted September 22, 2004 Report Share Posted September 22, 2004 Not being funny, but how much are the 5lb and 1 lb blocks of squids? I've never bought one in my life, all my squids are given to me by the 'prawn man' (supplier of king Prawns to my shop). I can ask how much they charge for a box (or more) if you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 Martin, Ill have 4 boxes. may be worth speaking to James - his mate works at MJ Fishfoods, last year they were the cheapest we could find. Kam, the 5lb boxes are usualy between Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 I tried the prawns they weren't very good, only manage to catch doggies and doggies and more doggies. Anyway, I've ask my 2 suppliers to quote for 5lbs and 1 lbs block and I shall get a price by Sunday. Personally I prefer the 1 lb block, cos unless you are codding, a 5 lb block of squids is alot to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 That is really what the squid is for Kam - CODDING!! 1lb boxes aint' worth bothering with, as they are cheap enough from the tackle shop, but considering we get through about 2/3 5lb boxes of squid per trip in the winter it is worth bulk buying! # Good Tip (esp. for Kam!) Saving the small plastic chinese food containers with the lids. Thaw out a box of 5lb squid enough to seperate the squids - box them up into the food containers and re-freeze. That way if you do go fishing for whiting or what just a few squid, you dont have to take a whole box! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bliss2 Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 Hello mate if the price is right i will have 5 to 10 box's just let me know how much cheers MATT {BLISS II} Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afishionado Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 Having said they are for codding. Can any one tell me if they are fit for human consuption? I am very parcial to a bit of flash fried squid with sweet chilli sauce, then there's stuffed squid provencal in tomato and caper sauce, Oo then there's salt ginger and garilc fried squid in plum sauce with pak choi and beansprouts. Oh sod the cod I'll have a couple of boxes anyway Mad Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 Martin, Put me down for a case please. cheers Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted September 23, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 Hi Mike As far as I know they are fit for human consumption, I will ask the question when ordering. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daviduk Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 Hi Martin Ill have 2 cases if poss, if they are big Squid ill have 3 Cheers Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipper Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 yes please martin 5 boxes will be loveley if i will get my boat back be for the winter is over . mark b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 I need to organise a freezer for the garage I will try and organise very soon and will order then Can you give me a call before you collect?? if I have a freezer I will take a case Cheers Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 i'll have 5 boxes please Mike, it'll be fit unless state on the box (usually from California so high food standards) if anyone can get unwashed and unfit for humans all the better cause it means it has more sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swainiac Posted September 24, 2004 Report Share Posted September 24, 2004 Mikey..............compare the price Martin gets to the price food shops are selling them. Food grade squid is extortionately expensive.......the stuff we use for bait is not clasified as consumable. However, if you have an extremely solid constitution, give them a try!!! Regards, Rich.................without the runs!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted September 24, 2004 Report Share Posted September 24, 2004 I would have to disagree Rich - ALL of the squid I have bought in the past few years has been human food grade. It states this on the side of the boxes. It obviously isnt as good as the fresh stuff bought from the fish counter, but once it has been washed and de-skinned, it is pretty good - infact last year I ate about half a box!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afishionado Posted September 24, 2004 Report Share Posted September 24, 2004 Adam makes a strange claim......... ( infact last year I ate about half a box!! ) The SQUID Adam! You eat the SQUID ! Mad Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted September 24, 2004 Report Share Posted September 24, 2004 Adam is right, almost all squids are for human consumtion. If they are from MJ seafoods then they are definitely for human consumtion. I think the best way to cook them is shallow fry them whole, in oliver oil with a hint of sea salt and black pepper, just let the juice run down your chin... hmmmm, yummy. Not sure if you can get them fresh locally, the only place I ever saw them fresh was in Billingate fish market in london. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alun j. Posted September 24, 2004 Report Share Posted September 24, 2004 Hi Martin, Thanks for PM; looks like my enquiry coincided with this squid posting! Thanks for the 'run' ; can you put me down for TWO CASES please. Mike, The squid are fished for human consumption .... the boxes from California have detailed info. on nutritional status. I think they are great, if a bit small ; they make a super , tasty sauce if you have just a few left over from bait or a meal in a rich / spicy tomato one ........... just remember to remove the 'plastic -like' pen inside the mantle. Tight lines, Alun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shytalk Posted September 24, 2004 Report Share Posted September 24, 2004 the big atlantic squid show off weymouth soon they are caught at night off the stone pier or in portland harbour up to about 5lb in weight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted September 24, 2004 Report Share Posted September 24, 2004 sounds like fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob F Posted September 24, 2004 Report Share Posted September 24, 2004 A case for me please, Martin. Bob F. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alun j. Posted September 24, 2004 Report Share Posted September 24, 2004 Peter / shytalk ....... or anyone else ........... can you say more about those big atlantic squid..... are these the 'quiddies'..... ??? How / where to fish for them ........ am I right in thinking it's night fishing ????? All ears ........ for monsters for the b.b.q. !!!!!!! Curious, Alun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted September 24, 2004 Report Share Posted September 24, 2004 When I lived in HK when I was a lad, we used to go squid fishing at night. All we needed was a treble hook with a white sleeve, some mono with a small weigh. Just chuck the weigh and hook as far out as you can and retrieve at pace, with charp tucks. The squid will latch on to anything whiteish and we just pull it in. Only good for the small one tho, the larger ones just ain't interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted September 28, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2004 Right then it seems as though the cost of squid will be around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIMBOB Posted September 28, 2004 Report Share Posted September 28, 2004 Hi martin If im not to late put me down for 6 boxs Thanks James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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