Hunting Octopuses...

[Wayward Son]

I fail to get that point. This is a forum for hunting underwater critters. Octos are such critters, they are good to eat. Someone asked about hunting them.

I gave a legitimate answer. Others are hammering on the "leave them alone" theme.

Based on the rules clearly laid out at the top of the forum, this seems to me to be the wrong way to respond to this thread.

No?

 

[Wayward Son]

These rules, in case they have been overlooked:

"The Underwater Hunting Forum is here to discuss where to hunt, how to hunt, hunting equipment, seafood recipes and hunting adventures. It is not the place for folks who are not underwater hunters (or at least have an interest in becoming underwater hunters). If you're here to complain about spearfishing or lobstering or any other kind of hunting underwater you've come to the wrong place. If you have any questions at all about whether a post is appropriate here, please PM me first and I'll be happy to screen it for you.
Your cooperation is appreciated.
Rick"

 

[Quetzal]

A Big I'm Sorry to Rick Inman, for those who saw this post before I edited it! My mistake. Got you mixed up w/ someone else.

 

[Ana]

Anyone knows if there is a way to make an octopus come out of it's nest? I found 2 today and before i had the chance to catch them they went back into their hole in the reef...

You need a lot of patience and some luck. You wiggle your fingers in front of the guy and eventually it will come out. Then grab him quick and pull the mantle inside out. Think of it as pulling a sock inside out.
Don't forget to break the molecular tissue before you eat it. Either freeze it or beat the c@#$p out of it before cooking it. Then when is time to cook it, have the water superheated, use either tongs or a colander to dip and remove from the water 3 times. This will allow the outer skin to shrink.
Eat it while is hot sprinkling a bit of paprika and sea salt over it.

 

[Quetzal]

Don't forget to break the molecular tissue before you eat it. Either freeze it or beat the c@#$p out of it before cooking it.

So that’s why the one time I cooked one it tasted good but had the consistency of a rubber band?

 

[Hyper-limits]

Do you know where that video was filmed? It looks like the wreck of the Saskatchewan in Nanaimo

I think it is the Chaudiere.

 

[Doc Intrepid]

actually, if you want a recipe that DOESN'T taste like you're chewing a Michelin tire, the Guamanians score the flesh in a diamond pattern and bake it in a casserole with a white sauce. Low heat, long baking time, it keeps it tender and moist.

 

[NutJob]

MMMM...sushi!

 

[HoleInTheSky]

Thanks for those that gave me a proper answer.

 

[shooter226]

I fail to get that point. This is a forum for hunting underwater critters. Octos are such critters, they are good to eat. Someone asked about hunting them.

I gave a legitimate answer. Others are hammering on the "leave them alone" theme.

Based on the rules clearly laid out at the top of the forum, this seems to me to be the wrong way to respond to this thread.

No?

I agree with you 100% Wayward. Perhaps some postings of dead fish like on Spear board would make them sick and they won't open this thread. Keep up the interesting posts my friend.