blowin Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 As I headed home yesterday with 11kg of crayfish, Billy warned me that although I was excited now, I would soon be very bored. I didn't believe him. As a 40 year old man with three small children I figured I had a different idea of what dull and repetitive means. But to be honest, he was right. Catching crayfish is easy and fun but processing them is a bit tedious. First lesson: when you leave your crayfish overnight to clean them, only put half an inch of water in the bottom of your container and spread them thinly. I got it a bit wrong and ended up with probably 25% casualties. *****r. Second lesson: Use a deep pan with a lid. Jam pan not good, stock pot good. Beyond that, it took about two hours to get to this point... Then Mrs Blowin (no sniggering at the back) and I sat for another hour and a half picking the meat out of them. On the plus side, we ended up with an amazing paella... And plenty of leftovers... And after a few glasses of wine, the fun did start to emerge... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankeedoodlepigeon Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 I am sure it was worth it. Looks nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 (edited) James, welcome to the club :lol: , I wonder how Tony got on . The next outing will only last an Hour for all the reasons you have just discovered . Terry ps have a word with Alan he will show you a quick and easy way of shelling them Edited July 15, 2012 by bakerboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnome of the Woods Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Sounds like a party game for you birthday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tod Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 love crayfish, and all for free, cant believe more people dont get them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 (edited) It's quite a mission to process them all, I'm not going to lie. Stock pot is a must. You should have gone for the grand crayfish photo, like I did. Edited July 16, 2012 by Billy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 It's quite a mission to process them all, I'm not going to lie. Stock pot is a must. You should have gone for the grand crayfish photo, like I did. That picture brings back good memories, Crayfish walking about the garden, fish n chips and a few beers. Over 400 Crayfish if I recall, and then of course the "bath" video clip :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigt1754 Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 It's quite a mission to process them all, I'm not going to lie. Stock pot is a must. You should have gone for the grand crayfish photo, like I did. :blink: where do you start with catching these? are they in any river? I know the trap dimensions have to specific, but where do you start? bigt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 We do not trap, we only use nets. Check with your local fishermen, they will tell you where they are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigt1754 Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 We do not trap, we only use nets. Check with your local fishermen, they will tell you where they are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 cracking haul but sad to see in another way as it shows the poor state of some of our rivers, these are having a major impact. Maybe the EA should do an advertising drive to the local Polish population in an effort to get it sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 It's quite a mission to process them all, I'm not going to lie. Stock pot is a must. You should have gone for the grand crayfish photo, like I did. Not impressed with that unwashed pan in your sink Billy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 What's worrying is that all the haul has come from 100 yards of river. I'd say in the last year, there's been over 2,000 taken from that 100 yards Not impressed with that unwashed pan in your sink Billy Oh go on... Show us the picture from your kitchen when you cooked them up. It was spotless, I remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 What's worrying is that all the haul has come from 100 yards of river. I'd say in the last year, there's been over 2,000 taken from that 100 yards Oh go on... Show us the picture from your kitchen when you cooked them up. It was spotless, I remember. ah is that the bit just down from the sewage works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 ah is that the bit just down from the sewage works They did taste a little tangy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Its fine its good for you Cosd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Oh go on... Show us the picture from your kitchen when you cooked them up. It was spotless, I remember. no dirty pans here mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 (edited) no dirty pans here mate Look at all that faux granite Oh god... I can see your naked reflection in the cooker Edited July 16, 2012 by Billy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 cracking haul but sad to see in another way as it shows the poor state of some of our rivers, these are having a major impact. Maybe the EA should do an advertising drive to the local Polish population in an effort to get it sorted They are already there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Look at all that faux granite Oh god... I can see your naked reflection in the cooker Don't worry about the faux granite mate, I just noticed the plastic Ikea trays I displayed the crays on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guest1957 Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 The Gruaniad have got in on the crayfishing movement: http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2012/jul/18/why-should-eat-more-crayfish Unfortunately the comments are mainly from people who think they shouldn't be trapped so the Guardian is undoing its intention by allowing a free platform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 The Gruaniad have got in on the crayfishing movement: http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2012/jul/18/why-should-eat-more-crayfish Unfortunately the comments are mainly from people who think they shouldn't be trapped so the Guardian is undoing its intention by allowing a free platform. Netted another 150 yesterday with the nieces and nephews, took just over the hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKIE Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 never fished for cray fish nor have i eaten them....what do they taste like? I like crab and various other shell fish but never found cray local to me........(waiting for sarky comments of crayfish or chicken) lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Another great day out with Bakerboy, Zapp and our families yesterday. Thanks again old boy. ate a load on the BBQ last night and finished the rest on toast for lunch smothered in a chilli, garlic and lemon butter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 I went to work, and will be going back in in about an hour. Maybe next time chaps, sounds like a lovely day out in good weather next to running water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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