- 3lb box of whole squid
- Approximately 12 squid per box
- Squid species & packing brand may vary*
AKA: Calamari
Like all other cephalopod mollusks – Squid have a distinct head, bilateral symmetry, a mantle, and arms. The Squid’s body consists of eight arms and two tentacles. The long tubular shaped body is the mantle. The Squid’s mouth is nestled in between the arms. Squid range in length from one inch to six feet. There are over 300 species of Squid that can be found in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans – geographic range varies for each species.
Loligo is the generic name for several sub-species – the most abundant are referred to as California Market Squid (Loligo opalescens). There are also Atlantic Loligo species – though few in comparison to the Pacific species. Loligo species are most commonly found in the Pacific Ocean – ranging from Baja, California to Southeastern Alaska. The most abundant populations are between Baja and Monterey Bay, California – these populations are referred to as California Market Squid (Loligo opalescens).
Uses: Squid is one of the most versatile baits to use. Anything that will bite a hook can be caught with squid. Squid can be used cut, whole and may be used as a terminal bait or trolled.
East Coast squid (Illex illecebrosus)
AKA: Calamari
Like all other cephalopod mollusks – Squid have a distinct head, bilateral symmetry, a mantle, and arms. The Squid’s body consists of eight arms and two tentacles. The long tubular shaped body is the mantle. The Squid’s mouth is nestled in between the arms. Squid range in length from one inch to six feet. There are over 300 species of Squid that can be found in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans – geographic range varies for each species.
Northern Shortfin Squid is found in the Atlantic Ocean – ranging from Newfoundland to Florida. Argentine Squid is found off the east coast of South America – near Argentina and the Falkland Islands. The Illex squid is darker in color, larger and tougher than the Loligo. We offer Illex squid in one , 5 lb and bulk.
Uses: Squid is one of the most versatile baits to use. Anything that will bite a hook can be caught with squid. Squid can be used cut, whole and may be used as a terminal bait or trolled.
- 3lb box of whole squid
- Approximately 12 squid per box
- Squid species & packing brand may vary*
AKA: Calamari
Like all other cephalopod mollusks – Squid have a distinct head, bilateral symmetry, a mantle, and arms. The Squid’s body consists of eight arms and two tentacles. The long tubular shaped body is the mantle. The Squid’s mouth is nestled in between the arms. Squid range in length from one inch to six feet. There are over 300 species of Squid that can be found in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans – geographic range varies for each species.
Loligo is the generic name for several sub-species – the most abundant are referred to as California Market Squid (Loligo opalescens). There are also Atlantic Loligo species – though few in comparison to the Pacific species. Loligo species are most commonly found in the Pacific Ocean – ranging from Baja, California to Southeastern Alaska. The most abundant populations are between Baja and Monterey Bay, California – these populations are referred to as California Market Squid (Loligo opalescens).
Uses: Squid is one of the most versatile baits to use. Anything that will bite a hook can be caught with squid. Squid can be used cut, whole and may be used as a terminal bait or trolled.
East Coast squid (Illex illecebrosus)
AKA: Calamari
Like all other cephalopod mollusks – Squid have a distinct head, bilateral symmetry, a mantle, and arms. The Squid’s body consists of eight arms and two tentacles. The long tubular shaped body is the mantle. The Squid’s mouth is nestled in between the arms. Squid range in length from one inch to six feet. There are over 300 species of Squid that can be found in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans – geographic range varies for each species.
Northern Shortfin Squid is found in the Atlantic Ocean – ranging from Newfoundland to Florida. Argentine Squid is found off the east coast of South America – near Argentina and the Falkland Islands. The Illex squid is darker in color, larger and tougher than the Loligo. We offer Illex squid in one , 5 lb and bulk.
Uses: Squid is one of the most versatile baits to use. Anything that will bite a hook can be caught with squid. Squid can be used cut, whole and may be used as a terminal bait or trolled.
How We Ship Frozen Bait
All bait is packed in a heavy-duty insulated foam cooler with enough dry ice to keep them frozen (at -109.3°F to be exact) well into the evening of the delivery date. Each item is individually wrapped to keep them secure during transit.
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