Crayfish are freshwater crustaceans that look like small lobsters (which they are related to). They are also known as crawfish, crawdads, freshwater lobsters, mountain lobsters, mudbugs, or yabbies.They breathe through gills.
Equipment
You can use a bacon string. A bacon string is a long string with some bait tied on the end which you throw one end of into the water. Wait for a small tug then pull it in.
You can also use a trap such as this:
If you do not have a crayfish trap, follow these instructions to make your own one.
Bait
Fish heads work best but any old fish will work. Meat is a good option too though, such as bacon or sausage. You can use cat or dog food too.
Area
Find them in fresh or brackish water usually muddy ponds or streams, like this one on our land.
You can mostly catch them all year round.
Cook
Find the middle section of the tail, twist it and pull out the intestine. Boil the crayfish in water until they turn orange. Serve with butter and parsley.
Equipment
You can use a bacon string. A bacon string is a long string with some bait tied on the end which you throw one end of into the water. Wait for a small tug then pull it in.
You can also use a trap such as this:
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| 1. Take a plastic bottle |
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| 2. Cut bottle in half |
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| 3. Take off lid, put the tapered end inside |
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4. Tie on a string, add bait to main bottle
and catch a crayfish!
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Bait
Fish heads work best but any old fish will work. Meat is a good option too though, such as bacon or sausage. You can use cat or dog food too.
Area
Find them in fresh or brackish water usually muddy ponds or streams, like this one on our land.
You can mostly catch them all year round.
Cook
Find the middle section of the tail, twist it and pull out the intestine. Boil the crayfish in water until they turn orange. Serve with butter and parsley.
That’s really interesting Frankie.
ReplyDeleteI’m just wondering, Would you cook the crayfish before you twist off its tail?
When we cook lobster, we pop them in the deep freeze for 1-2 hrs.
I’m looking forward to your next blog!
I put them in the freezer to put them to sleep. then twist off the tail before cooking.
DeleteSorry, I missed your last few blogs Frankie; I've been calving the mother cows this week: We had twins a few days ago! I imagine Crayfish to taste like large prawns! Mmmm....Nice on a white roll with mayonnaise! keep writing!
ReplyDeleteThey taste more like lobster than prawns but still good with mayonnaise!
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