Tripper helps land Colossal Squid
 

NZ Fishermen Land Colossal Squid

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-p ... 385071.stm

22 February 2007
Mr Anderton said the fishermen had been fishing for Patagonian toothfish in deep Antarctic waters when the squid - which was eating a toothfish - was caught.

"The squid was almost dead when it reached the surface, and the careful work of the crew was paramount in getting this specimen aboard in good condition," he said.

The squid was frozen in the ship's hull and brought back to New Zealand for scientific examination.

"The colossal squid has just arrived in New Zealand and it is likely that it is the first intact adult male colossal squid to ever be successfully landed," Mr Anderton said.

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What did you catch it with Tripper? A Mepps spinner?

This is not as exciting since they already caught one recently.
Buttocks, you'd be surprised how much a squid jig actually looks like a mepps spinner.

Got a link for that?

I'm pretty sure it was a giant squid and not a colossal one.

you're right, that recent one was a giant squid. They have still caught colossals before, but it wasn't as recent as I thought.

no they havent. They found a dead child colossal squid but they estimated it was half the size of an adult one.

[quote="Unknown_Sniper":17da4]no they havent. They found a dead child colossal squid but they estimated it was half the size of an adult one.[/quote:17da4]
[quote:17da4]# 1981- A Russian trawler in the Ross Sea, off the coast of Antarctica, caught a large squid (see image at beginning of article) with a total length of 4 meters (13 feet), which was later identified as an immature female of Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni.
# 2003- A complete specimen was found near the surface with a total length of 6 meters (20 feet) and a mantle length of 2.5 meters (8 feet).
# 2005- A specimen was captured at a depth of 1625 meters while taking a toothfish from a longline off South Georgia Island. Although the mantle was not brought aboard, the mantle length was estimated at over 2.5 m, and the tentacles measured 230 centimeters. The animal is thought to have weighed between 150 and 200 kilograms.[3][/quote:17da4]

They've caught them before, I never said anything about how old it was.

Mmmm....calamari...

[quote=c312][quote:33eae]# 1981- A Russian trawler in the Ross Sea, off the coast of Antarctica, caught a large squid (see image at beginning of article) with a total length of 4 meters (13 feet), which was later identified as an immature female of Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni.
# 2003- A complete specimen was found near the surface with a total length of 6 meters (20 feet) and a mantle length of 2.5 meters (8 feet).
# 2005- A specimen was captured at a depth of 1625 meters while taking a toothfish from a longline off South Georgia Island. Although the mantle was not brought aboard, the mantle length was estimated at over 2.5 m, and the tentacles measured 230 centimeters. The animal is thought to have weighed between 150 and 200 kilograms.[3][/quote:33eae]

They've caught them before, I never said anything about how old it was.[/quote:33eae]

Yeah but you did say that it wasn't as exciting because they had caught one recently. oOo:
Actually this is very exciting considering how much bigger this one is, and that it is fully intact - So I dunno what you're talking about.

Buttocks, I caught it like a MAN...With nothing but BRAWN and STEEL. I lifted that squid above my head and SCREAMED to the heavens....But, Alas, God was not listening that day. My calls went unanswered.

[quote=Tripper]They've caught them before, I never said anything about how old it was.[/quote:50f93]

Yeah but you did say that it wasn't as exciting because they had caught one recently. oOo:
Actually this is very exciting considering how much bigger this one is, and that it is fully intact - So I dunno what you're talking about.
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Take a deep breath their man. First of all, I recognized that I hadn't made the distinction between this colossal squid and the recently caught giant squid. I'll admit that, but still, this is hardly as exciting as the recently caught Giant squid; a species that hadn't even been seen alive until recently and was then shortly after caught alive. That's all I meant. You're right, it's impressive how large it is, but to me, it's not as big of a deal as catching a species that was enshrouded in so much more mystery like the Giant squid.

[quote=c312]Yeah but you did say that it wasn't as exciting because they had caught one recently. oOo:
Actually this is very exciting considering how much bigger this one is, and that it is fully intact - So I dunno what you're talking about.
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Take a deep breath their man. First of all, I recognized that I hadn't made the distinction between this colossal squid and the recently caught giant squid. I'll admit that, but still, this is hardly as exciting as the recently caught Giant squid; a species that hadn't even been seen alive until recently and was then shortly after caught alive. That's all I meant. You're right, it's impressive how large it is, but to me, it's not as big of a deal as catching a species that was enshrouded in so much more mystery like the Giant squid.[/quote:c62cc]

[quote:c62cc]"The colossal squid has just arrived in New Zealand and it is likely that it is the first intact adult male colossal squid to ever be successfully landed," Mr Anderton said. [/quote:c62cc]

Yes, of course its not as exciting, not only is it the largest colossal squid ever captured, but its also the first male adult colossal squid ever captured. oOo:

Its almost the fucking same you tool. Besides who actually said it was a bigger deal than capturing a giant squid 'not too long ago'. Obviously it has some interest to other people, else it wouldnt have been posted here or on the bbc website, if it doesnt interest you, shut yer fuckin hole.

Who wants to start a colossal squid cult with me?

Im in. Can I be an "apostle" in the cult?

nice

[quote=Poseidon]Take a deep breath their man. First of all, I recognized that I hadn't made the distinction between this colossal squid and the recently caught giant squid. I'll admit that, but still, this is hardly as exciting as the recently caught Giant squid; a species that hadn't even been seen alive until recently and was then shortly after caught alive. That's all I meant. You're right, it's impressive how large it is, but to me, it's not as big of a deal as catching a species that was enshrouded in so much more mystery like the Giant squid.[/quote:0dfe3]

[quote:0dfe3]"The colossal squid has just arrived in New Zealand and it is likely that it is the first intact adult male colossal squid to ever be successfully landed," Mr Anderton said. [/quote:0dfe3]

Yes, of course its not as exciting, not only is it the largest colossal squid ever captured, but its also the first male adult colossal squid ever captured. oOo:

Its almost the fucking same you tool. Besides who actually said it was a bigger deal than capturing a giant squid 'not too long ago'. Obviously it has some interest to other people, else it wouldnt have been posted here or on the bbc website, if it doesnt interest you, shut yer fuckin hole.[/quote:0dfe3]

Since when did we start to practice a "don't post if you don't care" policy?