otherwayup Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 It's half term, so I'm off work this week to spend some quality time with the wife and kids . So, come Monday morning I waved them bye bye and went to meet up with Bakerboy who had kindly agreed to show me the Crayfishing ropes. Thanks Terry. After switching location from the River Lee up to New River we were straight into them. Two hours later we had caught 64 crayfish together and Terry had caught two female passers-by on his own . A pint and lunch, sitting in the sun at the local pub rounded off the day nicely. .... (look out, it's behind you) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick54dog Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 looks very tasty......well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bi9johnny Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 lucky man i'd love to have a go but dont think we have crayfish here in the north west Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegasus bridge Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 nice catch, i'm gutted i cant fish for them in this area - i know there are here but they will not issue licences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 Looks fantastic, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankeedoodlepigeon Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 Looks like a few nice meals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxiDriver Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 looks very tasty......well done! :o Terry ? Or the Crayfish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 think I need to look into doing this, having been advised by doctor to give up smoking after 37yrs, Im at the 3 week non smoking stage and just want to eat/try out new flavours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 You are not far away if you fancy a go, I will be there on Saturday with the grand kids, who I have to say are a handful, but easier to control than Billy, huffhuff, and twitchynic It's half term, so I'm off work this week to spend some quality time with the wife and kids . So, come Monday morning I waved them bye bye and went to meet up with Bakerboy who had kindly agreed to show me the Crayfishing ropes. Thanks Terry. After switching location from the River Lee up to New River we were straight into them. Two hours later we had caught 64 crayfish together and Terry had caught two female passers-by on his own . A pint and lunch, sitting in the sun at the local pub rounded off the day nicely. .... (look out, it's behind you) And a lot of them were big enough to use the claw meat as well. i hope yu enjoyed the meal's.. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeh Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 Just a few questions for the crayfish bunch. I thought you should only go in summer, or is it still effective this time of year? And am I correct in thinking you can legally trap them without a license as long as you don't leave the traps unattended, or is it you can only use lift nets without a license? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronttuk Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 I wouldnt mind giving this a go i love eating crayfish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 (edited) Just a few questions for the crayfish bunch. I thought you should only go in summer, or is it still effective this time of year? And am I correct in thinking you can legally trap them without a license as long as you don't leave the traps unattended, or is it you can only use lift nets without a license? It is better when the water is warmer, only a few weeks left I should think for this year. The law onlicencing is a bit gray. Trapping, leaving traps unattended requires a licence, attended nets do not in some areas and are required in others. The bailiffs make up their own rules, they want to see the Crayfish gone, and turn a blind eye, especially in Hertford area, others will ask for a licence. The licences are free and easy to get hold of, As are the crayfish, but they are better to eat than a bailiff Edited October 26, 2011 by bakerboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 Just a few questions for the crayfish bunch. I thought you should only go in summer, or is it still effective this time of year? And am I correct in thinking you can legally trap them without a license as long as you don't leave the traps unattended, or is it you can only use lift nets without a license? Stanstead Abbotts just off the A10, Harlow turn off on Saturday mid morning. PM if interested Looks like a few nice meals L it is all your fault T (code) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 :o Terry ? Or the Crayfish Just imagine where this thread would go if we were catching "Crabs" I hate to think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 I have arranged to meet Stubby on Saturday, lets hope the Crayfish will still be biting, we are pushing our luck a little bit. We will let you know how we get on. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teal Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 A fine catch - well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 Nice one!!! STUBBY, lakeside is crammed with them!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Nice one!!! STUBBY, lakeside is crammed with them!!!!!! Can you fish lakeside? The Essex boys have been saying there is no where to go for Crayfish. Good luck if you can fish there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garygreengrass Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Nice catch,yum,yum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 We could always make a day trip out to Lakeside Show the Essex boys how it's done. Good catch boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 You are not far away if you fancy a go, I will be there on Saturday with the grand kids, who I have to say are a handful, but easier to control than Billy, huffhuff, and twitchynic Terry You're being unfair, Billy was well behaved once we tied him to the hide pole, or was that the lab :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 We could always make a day trip out to Lakeside Show the Essex boys how it's done. Good catch boys Fight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 (edited) Evil Elvis, on 26 October 2011 - 10:55 PM, said: Nice one!!! STUBBY, lakeside is crammed with them!!!!!! Can you fish lakeside? The Essex boys have been saying there is no where to go for Crayfish. Good luck if you can fish there. Perhaps we could send Darren "otherwayup" to test the water, forgive the pun, now that he has the bug Edited October 27, 2011 by bakerboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 have been trying google searches to see who owns "lakeside lake" or if permission is needed, no joy there yet, but did find an article from the diving school thats there, saying underwater visabilty was cut from 30mtrs to 10mtrs, due to those pesky crayfish stirring up the muck, so sounds promising I'll still see you saturday though terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 That reminds me, I must put up a post about my day with Billy and Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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