blowin Posted July 14, 2012 Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 Today was my (and my son's) long-awaited introduction to crayfishing, courtesy of Pigeonwatch hero and all round nice guy Terry Bakerboy. First things first, a spot where one can fish legally... Then in go the nets and a few seconds later we have our first crayfish... This one was, coincidentally, the biggest of the day... We hit the 100 mark after 45 minutes although things started to slow down. By the time we left/Billy turned up the count had hit 347... The day's catch was divided up. Here's my 11.5 kilos... Total weight for the day 22kg. Amazing. Thanks to Terry, as always, for a great day out. Will post pictures of the big cook-up tomorrow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted July 14, 2012 Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 (edited) It was good to see Eden enjoying himself, and he was not afraid to pick up the Crayfish. The weather could have been kinder. but it was better than was forecast. I have not heard from Billy so not sure of the final total, but 347 in 2.5 hours is pretty good. Tony, Winchester84 is busy with his share. I on the other hand am enjoying a nice bottle of Red. I hope you and the family manage to get out and fish again, it is good family fun. By the way good pictures Edited July 14, 2012 by bakerboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRamsay Posted July 14, 2012 Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 I,d love to find some/lots of them up here bud, i know there are some places up here that are starting to get real problems with them beasties, but it,s not so easy trying to find out where the critters are, or how to go about getting them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankeedoodlepigeon Posted July 14, 2012 Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 Good going. Well done T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted July 14, 2012 Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 (edited) Good going. Well done T. Thanks L and lets not forget, it all started with you :lol: Edited July 14, 2012 by bakerboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted July 14, 2012 Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 I,d love to find some/lots of them up here bud, i know there are some places up here that are starting to get real problems with them beasties, but it,s not so easy trying to find out where the critters are, or how to go about getting them The Crayfish are bottom feeding scavengers. Old rabbit and pigeon are good, but anything that has smell and blood to attract them under water will do the trick. Ask your local Fishermen where they are, they will will tell you. Good hunting Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted July 14, 2012 Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 Well done Terry, wish I could have made it. Well done the little man too, that's a good size cray you're holding!! Cos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted July 14, 2012 Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 Well done Terry, wish I could have made it. Well done the little man too, that's a good size cray you're holding!! Cos Little Eden was top man on the Clicker Counter to. We may have to count the Crayfish like pigeons, X shot x picked. I reckon we let 20 plus get away that were hanging on the outside of the net and we were not quick enough to catch/scoop them up with the support net. (no not Lesley's stockings). I think I can report James "blowin" and Tony "winchester84" are now hooked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRamsay Posted July 14, 2012 Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 The Crayfish are bottom feeding scavengers. Old rabbit and pigeon are good, but anything that has smell and blood to attract them under water will do the trick. Ask your local Fishermen where they are, they will will tell you. Good hunting Terry Aye thanks for the reply, I do know how the crayfish go about there business, more importent, how did they manage to appear up here? I do know there are some problems in the tweed,tay,spey,up this end, and they seem to be starting to cause some pretty major concerns, but up here i would,nt have the fogiest how to go about the little/big ******* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted July 14, 2012 Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 (edited) Fantastic, but that's made me very jealous indeed. Edited to correct stupid predictive text. Edited July 14, 2012 by FalconFN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulpicide Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Aye thanks for the reply, I do know how the crayfish go about there business, more importent, how did they manage to appear up here? I do know there are some problems in the tweed,tay,spey,up this end, and they seem to be starting to cause some pretty major concerns, but up here i would,nt have the fogiest how to go about the little/big ******* Trouble is its ilegal to fish for them or have live crayfish in your possesion in Scotland you forget what kind of Muppets run this country. Remember as a "conservation" measure they banned the sale of rod caught Salmon and Seatrout you can only sell them if NETTED. MUPPETS :o :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 I'd love to try this one day with my son, I reckon he'd really enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 I'd love to try this one day with my son, I reckon he'd really enjoy it. If you want to come over you are more than welcome. I appreciate it is a long way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Reckon next year we'd be up for it. You've got a spare room or two haven't you Terry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Reckon next year we'd be up for it. You've got a spare room or two haven't you Terry? Most certainly have. Look forward to seeing you and Thunderbird2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Nice one Terry, in fact as you will probably recall we did have crayfishing on the original list of activities for the 2012 Cotswolds event, along with a few other things which got postponed. We'll have to get our heads together for next year and see if there are places down here (Mike & Nick will know I'm sure) to have a go if conditions are right next May. As I recall they weren't this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Bumped into you lot just as you were packing up. I think we caught about 55 or so after you went. My local paid us £15 for them, so that covered lunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRamsay Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Trouble is its ilegal to fish for them or have live crayfish in your possesion in Scotland you forget what kind of Muppets run this country. Remember as a "conservation" measure they banned the sale of rod caught Salmon and Seatrout you can only sell them if NETTED. MUPPETS :o :yp: Daft question,If they are causing problems in some rivers up here, be it eating salmon,trout eggs,young fish,etc,WHY Is it ilegal to remove them from the water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Bumped into you lot just as you were packing up. I think we caught about 55 or so after you went. My local paid us £15 for them, so that covered lunch. We had 347 weighing 22 kilo's better return than Pigeons :lol: I am out again on Wednesday with 3 of my Nephews from Saudi should be interesting, as they are very strict Muslims and I will not be able to use Bacon,it will have to be Halal Chicken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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