El squid It is a very interesting species for fishing. Either from boat or on the coast, making your catch is an activity that fishermen of all kinds love, especially sports and recreational fishermen.
In Cantabria they love squid fishing and this is because it is a truly exquisite dish. In addition, at the level of fishing practice itself, it is very interesting to do since squid fishing is far from being the same as for other fish.
Squid fishing areas in Cantabria
Let's review the fishing areas of Cantabria, where you can do a perfect practice of squid fishing, especially in the coldest months of the year.
- In the maritime district of Requejada, we have the ports of Requejada and Suances.
- Maritime district of Santander. Being the bay one of the main small centers of the area, being of special interest:
- Cape Major
- Minor Cape
- Tin Cape
- Corporal Quintres
- Maritime district of Santoña, from Cabo Ajo to Monte Ajo.
- Maritime sector of Laredo that goes from Monte Ano to Punta Sonabia.
- Castro de Urdiales area, between Punta Atalaya and Brazomar.
General information about squid and its fishing
- You must always consider the temperature of the water, the squid usually prefer those waters with temperatures that start from 16º downwards. This must be taken into account especially to look for them more towards the coast, which is when they tend to approach, when temperatures drop.
- Squid are usually much more active at nightfall, so fishing at this time is very convenient.
- The use of fast action flexible rods is recommended.
- At the reel level, it is preferable to use a light one, but with great stopping power, especially if you are eging fishing.
- As a lure, the bird or cuttlefish is the most common to attract this species, especially because of its shape and the contrast of its colors, which is what can attract the squid.
- It is recommended to use the sinker jigs when fishing from the coast.
- The recommended thing is to launch the squid and when you reach the bottom start with the movement technique that will seek to attract the squid, making it plan and rise very gently.
- You can use resistant lines, between 0,20 to 0,30mm.
- Using braided fluorocarbon lines is a very good recommendation.
- Finally, it helps a lot to have a landing net to extract the piece at the end of the line, so that in the end the fight is less and it is preserved with integrity.
Cantabrian dishes with squid
La Cantabrian gastronomy counts on the delicious squid to prepare exceptionally exquisite dishes and very well received. There are many ways to prepare and serve squid in homes, restaurants and bars throughout Cantabria, let's see some suggestions that will surely be the greatest delight for all palates:
- Fried squid
- Cantabrian style squid rings
- Squid stuffed with prawns
- Squid in its ink with white rice
