Defrosting a Flat of Squid?

GhostRider · 02-24-2006, 04:57 PM

How do I defrost a flat of squid without damaging the quality of the bait? Should I leave it in cold water or warm water?
I think the warm water would detiriorate the quality a bit?

Your thoughts are appreciated!

Nick C · 02-24-2006, 05:07 PM

I've had the best luck by leaving it in a cooler for about 24 hours...

swordfish123 · 02-24-2006, 05:43 PM

hmm i've never thought about this. when i go fishing they usually come out of the freezer for about an hour to rig and then into a bucket of iced saltwater.

If its scent im losing, so be it, those things smell bad enough!

ketepica · 02-24-2006, 05:51 PM

any bait, put it in a cooler with lots and lots of ice + salt overnight or in the morning before your afternoon trip. Never use water to defrost.

Uncle Buck · 02-24-2006, 06:52 PM

I'm guessing you're defrosting the entire flat to re-freeze in smaller portions, or to rig, then freeze individual baits?

With squid, the color is the first thing to go. A very slow defrost, while still in the packaged flat, will retain the color and "flavor". So like Nick said, let 'em defrost in a cooler for 24 hours..

Flatsfish B · 02-24-2006, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Buck

I'm guessing you're defrosting the entire flat to re-freeze in smaller portions, or to rig, then freeze individual baits?

With squid, the color is the first thing to go. A very slow defrost, while still in the packaged flat, will retain the color and "flavor". So like Nick said, let 'em defrost in a cooler for 24 hours..

Exactly!

Beerman · 02-24-2006, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick C

I've had the best luck by leaving it in a cooler for about 24 hours...

someone was listening to me once agian....yup put in cooler and pull them off just as quick as you can, they will still be pretty much frozen, but you can kinda peel them apart...you will know when they will come apart, but dont rip them to early

Islander · 02-24-2006, 09:23 PM

If I had a flat of squid I would share how to defrost and brine it............Nick :afro: :lol:

GhostRider · 02-26-2006, 01:28 AM

Thank you very much for your help guys!

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Uncle Buck Grander Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boat in Boynton / Home In Boca Boat: Sailfish 218CC Best Catch: 350+ Mako Occupation: Graphic Designer Posts: 2,028	I'm guessing you're defrosting the entire flat to re-freeze in smaller portions, or to rig, then freeze individual baits? With squid, the color is the first thing to go. A very slow defrost, while still in the packaged flat, will retain the color and "flavor". So like Nick said, let 'em defrost in a cooler for 24 hours.. __________________ Help Me Promote FishClings! - Get Your Samples Here --> FishClings-Promo

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swordfish123 Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oxford, Mississippi Boat: Whatever Hatteras lets me fish on Best Catch: ~250lb Blue Marlin- Marsh Harbour Occupation: Gulf Coast Hatteras Intern Posts: 318	hmm i've never thought about this. when i go fishing they usually come out of the freezer for about an hour to rig and then into a bucket of iced saltwater. If its scent im losing, so be it, those things smell bad enough!

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ketepica Grunt Join Date: Feb 2006 Boat: fishing, golf, dance, football Occupation: IT Posts: 16	any bait, put it in a cooler with lots and lots of ice + salt overnight or in the morning before your afternoon trip. Never use water to defrost.

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Islander Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vero Beach, FL. Boat: FISHING Best Catch: The next one Posts: 197	If I had a flat of squid I would share how to defrost and brine it............Nick :afro: :lol:

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