Squid fishing & pickling squid.

[@JuanPablo-kj9dg]

I'll give you a tip David, if you're putting capsicum peppers🫑, you can roast the skin on the kitchen burner until it gets black and comes apart, that way you can peel them off with your hands or a knife and they'd get tender and sweet inside, beautiful to pickle.

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Thank you for this tip Juan, I shall do this in future for sure I have seen people do this on master chef now I understand why thanks again. this comment is getting pinned for other's to see. Cheers David.

[@mikeperth6670]

Dave you legend, another great video from you. You don't know how much we your followers enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work.

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Thank's Mike, you spoil me with your comments mate. Thank you again mate.

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

I have finished 2 jars of my pickled squid now.

[@darrengibson2508]

I thought in the video you said you wanted to pickle some squid for Christmas...... At the rate your going you wont have any by the start of November, HAHA, you might just have to go again soon.

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

@@darrengibson2508 Ha Ha thats funny Darren. I'm going to get out and get a few into the freezer and pickle them about a week and a half before Christmas. I gave one jar to my Dad and one to my Son and now I have non left and I do miss it. Hope you can get onto some squid mate, if not as you have probably seen the weather is settling down next week.

[@darrengibson2508]

@@davidsheldonfishing9726 I have seen the weather is getting better, ill still try getting out though. None left, oh no you poor bugger. Yep better get out and get some more mate, who knows might see you on the breakwater mate. ;)

[@kietthuongly5851]

I waiting your video longtime. So happy welcome back.

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Nice to hear you enjoy my videos thank you.

[@kietthuongly5851]

David thank you for your videos. I was watched all your videos very excited hope one day going holiday trip to SA go fishing some area you did . I living in Melbourne COVID-19 lock down on /off all the time I can’t go. So sadly 😭 hopefully released soon i will go there. Thank you for share videos. That’s why at home I waiting your videos. 🤣🤣🤣🙏

[@kietthuongly5851]

David thank you for your videos. I was watched all your videos very excited hope one day going holiday trip to SA go fishing some area you did . I living in Melbourne COVID-19 lock down on /off all the time I can’t go. So sadly 😭 hopefully released soon i will go there. Thank you for share videos. That’s why at home I waiting your videos. 🤣🤣🤣🙏

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hello Kiet, thank you so mush for watching my videos also sorry I haven't replied to this comment from before thank you for reminding me I do like to reply all comments, it must be so hard to be in lock down for so so long we have been very lucky in South Australia, yes sooner rather than later hope you all can get out of this pickle. When you guys do finely get released ( Gee its like getting out of prison) you will be more than welcome over here. Its nice for me to think that I have helped you also others to find and hopefully catch some fish over here while on holiday, also I do hope I have spelt your name correctly I don't really know how to put them abbreviations over the letters. All the best to you and your family and I shall try to get another video uploaded for you. Cheers David

[@gunterbecker8528]

😋😋😋absolutely brilliant, loved the presentation and bon appetit 😊 ,also loved the squid fishing sessions, you r the master no doubt!

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Thank you! Gunter

[@kevinreilly3369]

G’day Dave, funny how everyday life makes us forget the simple pleasures, such as pickling seafood! Our sweet Tommies and Gar do well also. Thanks for reminding us…….also, I’m sure there’s some old family seafood recipes from your past (some stay secretive🤨), that I’d like to see you do! I know it’s all time, but I’m sure there would be so many people that want to….or get back to basics. Love your work👊🏼. Keep it up, and keep it in!

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Thank you Kevin, I have got a couple more ways I like to do my fish but not that many, that pickled squid goes down a treat, yes the Tommies and Garfish I was talking to my neighbour 2 houses down the road about 1 and a half kilometres away and she mentioned pickling the tommies and gar like rollmops, I shall look into that and possibly do a video it would be fun, sounds like you may have tried it, any tips if you have. Thanks again for your comment Kevin cool.

[@ben-vf]

Putting your homegrown herbs into the process must be have been so satisfying. Thanks for showing me how to do this David. I love a few beers with pickled squid or occy. Now it can be my pickled squid! =)

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

G'day mate, yes grown my own herbs I think I'm turning into a bit of a gardener sure was nice to pick my own and use it,(I forgot to put my oregano in the jar) this pickled stuff is nice you will love doing it for yourself, mine is all gone now I shall be squidding again very soon to get a supply up for Christmas for us all to enjoy. All the best and happy pickling...David

[@RichyParton]

Just found your channel last month David. Loving it! Learning loads and enjoying the views and narrative. Keep up the good work. Fantastic mate.

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Thank you for telling me that Richy that's nice to hear.

[@bl4de1977]

Once again another awesome video David squid fishing is my favourite type of fishing Ii am definitely going to give the pickling a go thanks again for sharing your recipes with us

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Thank you Troy, squid fishing is fun isn't it with very little tackle needed, you will enjoy preparing the pickled squid and more so eating it. All the best with that Troy.

[@colinwhiting5410]

David Another enjoyable video , I pickled some large Octopus tentacles a while ago they came out brilliant so looking forward to pickling the squid 🦑 we catch, hopefully soon. Cheers Colin

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi Colin nice to hear you enjoyed the video mate, I'm yet to pickle a Octopus yum the squid is probably similar also yum. All the best with your squidding Colin.

[@tullysika]

Great to see you back, I'll be giving this ago.

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi Malcolm, yes give it a go mate I just came inside and had a little bit and I just want to keep eating it. I will have another nibble later when I replying my comments.

[@patriotis11]

Great video as always! I was very happy to see you again with this familiar presentation and the special technique for squid fishing from shore. I also like the way you make calamari pickles! I want you also see fishing for cuttlefish! Many greetings from Syros island from Greece !!

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi Antonis thank you and nice to hear from you again, we usually catch the cuttlefish while fishing for squid but they probably would prefer a bait on a jag. I do have a soft spot for cuttlefish and let them go, it would be nice to catch one to show you, there is a place I know of so one day when there I shall have a try to catch one for you. Many greetings from South Australia.

[@patriotis11]

@@davidsheldonfishing9726 Thank you David i m waiting for that, dnt hurry up cheers!!

[@grantbrideoake6342]

Really good -- enjoy all your posts immensely.

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Happy to hear, thank you

[@AndyHan-AussieCanuck]

Thanks for another fun video David!

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Thankyou Andy.

[@jenniferparkinson9411]

Best cooking vid I have seen in...long time.😊😊😊

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Thank you Jennifer, sorry late reply I sometimes don't get notified and just stumbled on your message. Thank you again for watching and commenting.

[@garryhenderson2046]

Nice Dave , nice to see stubbie on work bench. ha ha

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi Garry, thanks mate Mmmmm we do like our beer don't we.

[@jenniferparkinson9411]

How do you dispatch them, David?

[@tonyrandall7161]

Another great video mate. Keep them coming. Got some nice heads for bait too 😎

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Thanks Tony, yes I will keep them coming mate.

[@philipgfishing]

Gotta love this as always!!

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Thank you Philip, much appreciated mate.

[@vin6455]

awesome,awesome love your work Dave thanks for sharing legend

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Thank you vin, you guys make it all worth while mate.

[@leevallance6854]

Great Vid Dave, I miss squid

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Thanks Lee, I bet you miss squid fishing mate. This pickled squid is quite moorish.

[@veronical3135]

Awesome, I’ll make this recipe soon.

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi Veronica, yes have a play it is nice another way to enjoy eating squid nice on crackers with whatever and with salad and straight out of the jar, great fun catching them too. Thank you for watching....All the best David

[@veronical3135]

@@davidsheldonfishing9726 Thank you, squid is my favorite and never knew how to cook it this way. It’s a treat.👍

[@marcstvincent9827]

Awesome video mate. Keep them coming 👍

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Thank you very much Marc.

[@ianbertenshaw4350]

Great video mate ! Never heard of pickled squid ! Certainly looks tasty 🤤🤤 Have you tried Australian salmon in your pickle mix ? Don’t forget to save a few squid for the local Mulloway - Which are probably cruising around that break wall hunting the squid .

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

G'day Ian thanks mate, pickled squid is very moorish yum funny you mentioning pickling salmon my naighbour mentioned pickling fish the other day I remember seeing rollmops, pickled herring I think I never tried but heard thay were very nice, I will try doing some fish and if good I shall pass it on, will have to try the break wall one day for a mulloway one place I haven't tried yet I get squid tunnel vision, last year I had a king fish chase my squid jag he was there with the mulloway having a great time I guess.

[@wranglergrenadier836]

A super angler and decent chef! At least , you never say let the knife do the work! Let the pan do the work.

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Thank you mate, yes I will never that, I just say use a sharp knife its better and safer than a blunt one. I have just made myself another jar of pickled squid, its very moorish.

[@niblex5781]

great fishing setup, i used it lastnight and caught 2 squid

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Awesome Niblex, thats good to hear mate.

[@bobfife9071]

That looks really yummy David

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi Bob, it is very nice I gave my son a jar and he said he was going to eat it while watching the Netflix series called Squid Games, Funny I thought. Nice to hear from you again mate.

[@chrismulhearn7903]

Magnifico!

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Thanks mate. Yum

[@Depressed.-lonely.-fisherman]

Thanks for the video. Can you re-use the pickling mixture if kept in the fridge?

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

G'day mate, thanks for watching. I have never re used my pickling mix but I have thought about it, if I was going to re use it I think I would leave the capsicum and the dill out and other stuff like that because it goes mushy it's probably best to just use the pickling spices and other dried stuff like chilli. I have had a google search and it did say you could use it a second time but maybe not a third time. Cheers mate and enjoy.

[@darrengibson2508]

Daaaave, always love your videos mate. I have been away for quite a while now, just did a big road trip to Perth with the van and family and just caught up on your latest videos. As always, great footage and knowledge mate. I might have to get down to Wirrina myself soon to get some squidlies and pickle some too. Hope you are well? Talk to you soon.

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Thank you Darren appreciated mate, yes I have seen you have been on holiday I bet you and the family had a great time. Wirrina is a very good place for squid with lots of room for quite a few fishos with the chance of catching a squid most any where, just watch out for the slippy rocks and by the way Happy Birthday. Pickled squid is yum.

[@darrengibson2508]

@@davidsheldonfishing9726 yes mate we did have a great time, we had a ball, I wish we could of gone longer and higher north, but the rest of the family were starting to miss their home comforts. Whats your ideal time of the tide for squid at Wirrina mate? Appreciate the birthday wish too 👍

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

@@darrengibson2508 My favourite tides for squid are half way between the full moon or the new moon heading towards the dodge tide, when the tide isn't as strong, any other time is as the tide begins to slow approx 1 hour before and after the high or low tide and including when the tide stops running Happy squidding mate.

[@linden72]

Got some cracking squid off the Bluff rocks recently, 30cm+ tubes with tommy ruffs on bait jags

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi linden, nice to hear you have been getting onto some bluff big squid there have been some monsters caught from there over the years, well done. I lost a whopper down off wirrina he lives to see another day. The fish on the jag does the trick. Thanks for watching and commenting mate.

[@kevinbrian3244]

Another great video Dave. I've been trying your squid rig after seeing an earlier video you did. Saves losing jags. How long was the rod you were using?

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi Kevin thank you, nice to hear you have been having a go for squid this way, its nice to know your jag is down where the squid are with less chance of getting snagged also with a weightless jag you can jig a lot slower and relaxing, my fishing rod is 9ft long.

[@Maya-yp2ey]

Hi David I’m excited to make this. I have a question though I wanna know how’s the texture of the squid after picking? Is it soft? I actually wanna preserve the squid in olive oil. Is the procedure the same as you did in pickling the squid in vinegar? Thanks a lot!

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi May, the pickled squid can be kind of chewy but not off putting. When blanching it you have to be careful not to over boil it. You can try soaking your squid in milk and cover it and leave it in the fridge overnight or marinating it in kiwi fruit or Lemon juice for half hour before blanching I have never tried none of these techniques but I am going to it dose sound good. I have heard of things preserved in olive oil but I haven't heard of pickled squid in olive oil, I would think pickling involves vinegar. I am looking forward to doing some more pickling myself and I will try the milk thing first, it is very yummy. All the best May enjoy......Cheers David

[@Maya-yp2ey]

@@davidsheldonfishing9726 oh thanks for the tips. I actually tried a store bought jar of preserved squid in olive oil. I was so surprised how delicious it was. And I wanna try making it from scratch. My dilemma is I couldn’t find on the internet that teaches you how to preserve squid in olive oil. Thought to ask you. I’ll take your word for it when you said picked squid taste yummy. 😅 thanks a lot you’re a lifesaver.

[@bencroker5751]

Is that rig with the sinker lower there to help top from your jig snagging? I am yet to catch a squid as i always get snagged and lose my jigs

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi Ben, yes the small sinker on the bottom hits the bottom and lets me know my squid jag is down in the right place near the bottom where the squid like to be, I also remove the weight from the squid jag by pulling it out or cutting it off so that it floats off the bottom. when you cast out as soon as your sinker and jag hits the water flick your bail arm over and try to let it sink with a tight line,( when windy it is trickier until you get use to it) when your sinker hits the bottom you line will quickly go slack (practice this maybe on a sandy bottom maybe to get the idea) when your line slackens give a little wind to take up the slack and lift your rod and when lowering your rod wind in the slack to and slowly repeat like I do until near the rocks, not to close to avoid snagging on the edge and wind in and repeat. I Find the smaller squid jags work better than the large ones. Hope this help you to catch your first squid Ben.

[@AlanJ80]

@@davidsheldonfishing9726 after seeing your videos this is the only rig I'll use at wirrina. Caught well over 30 squid with it now.

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

@@AlanJ80 Thank you for telling me that Alan, lets hope Ben can start getting some squid and loosing less jags. Well done mate.

[@1lupus]

I can always turn a squid into a hard rubber tire. I have tried deep frying for 50 seconds. Tried marinating in Kiwi Fruit. Tried soaking in milk. Tried double freezing. Still they come out like Dunlop tires. Does the pickling help with the toughness?

[@linden72]

Super hot and quick, get the cooking surface to smoke and just throw it on and as soon as it goes white , 30 seconds max take it off... and make sure it’s COLD when you put it on... unlike red meat... the quick temperature shock is what makes it tender, good luck

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hi mate, Linden has answered your comment nicely, its all in the cooking the pickling is just yummy. I have heard you can use bicarb soda to help tenderise squid but I have never tried that. All the best with your future squid cooking.

[@PhillipDavidson-b5k]

Hey Dave, I'm living in Myponga and quite often hit Carrickalinga beach for a fish. I'm a pensioner with little money, is there anywhere close to me that I can pump some soft yabbies, I haven't had much luck getting worms so I'd like to try yabbies if I can. Thanks mate. Brad.

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Hello Brad, I have a video showing me pumping them yabbies at Lady Bay and it's just down the road from Carrickalinga I have never noticed Yabbie holes when worming at Carrickalinga or Normanville but you might find some down the beach a bit towards lady bay on the other side of Normanville jetty that might be worth a look. There are lots at lady bay. All the best with that Brad I do hope you find it helpful.

[@PhillipDavidson-b5k]

Thanks so much for the reply Dave. I'm keen to see all your vids. Your a great help to people like me. Keep up the good work. thanks mate .Brad.

[@jenniferparkinson9411]

Ok...12.16...little karate chop to the head?

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Thats right Jennifer, but two Karate chops one on the bace of the head and one at the top of it's body or tube at the base of its head, when the squid turns completely white it is totally dispatched. This is because of the 3 hearts 2 in the head one for each side and one for the body. Thank you for watching and happy squidding.

[@theophilusthistler5885]

I want to try to make it though never had it. I've had homestyle Kiwi style pickled whitebait, pickled Sydney Rock Oysters and pickled baby octypus though I want to start my voyage into pickled squid from frozen pinappled scored squid from my pub of work where I'm a (average at best) chef.