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Re: Cuttlefish

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I let them all go now - they are such a magnificent creature. Squid are dumb compared to them.
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Do cuttlefish have a short lifespan like squid?
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Re: Cuttlefish

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Yes, and some species like the giant cuttlefish have recently been in decline. A lot of people, myself included, will generally put cuttlefish back (unless I'm chasing Kingfish).
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shane wrote:Yes, and some species like the giant cuttlefish have recently been in decline. A lot of people, myself included, will generally put cuttlefish back (unless I'm chasing Kingfish).
l must say l do the same and put them back, a great creature.
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I've eaten a few cuttlefish over the years, but now I just can't bring myself to keep them, so back in they go.
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+1 on release them. Smart. Angry. Too much work :)
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Wind Waker wrote:+1 on release them. Smart. Angry. Too much work :)
Angry yes. Tried to film one under a ledge when spearfishing once, before I could start filming he grabbed the camera and nearly pulled it out of my hand into his cave. I would not have put my hand in their to try and retrieve it :lol:

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They eat landing nets and squid jigs. Just release and wace goodbye :)
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Wind Waker wrote:They eat landing nets and squid jigs. Just release and wace goodbye :)
They make good pin cushions as well :mrgreen:
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Re: Cuttlefish

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Great video of a cuttlefish at Flinders Pier today by Merv.
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