Crayfish help
Submitted by br3nno on Thu, 2013-07-18 01:19
Hello im a big noob when it comes to crayfish fishing. Im interested in catching them via hand or pole. I cant dive so anything deeper than 4m is a no go.
When i go snorkelling at mettams pool and i go to the outer reef i think i can hear them, is that common? Is it legal to catch them there?
So pretty much any tips are much appreciated and general direction(not asking for spots). Cheers
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BC
Sandgroper-WA
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Currently the season is
Currently the season is closed, plus you do need a license to catch them.
http://www.fish.wa.gov.au/Species/Rock-Lobster/Pages/Lobster-Recreational-Fishing.aspx
http://www.fish.wa.gov.au/Documents/recreational_fishing/licences/rec_licence_rock_lobster.pdf
http://www.fish.wa.gov.au/Species/Rock-Lobster/Pages/Lobster-Recreational-Fishing.aspx
Couple of interesting links if you are looking to go after Crayfish next year.
In regards to catching them by hand, snare or crook is ok. Any method where you don't puncture the carapace (shell) is fine.
Yes when diving or snorkelling its not uncommon to hear them especially if they are in large numbers.
br3nno
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Cheers mate, so 15th
Cheers mate, so 15th Novemeber - 30th June even if im catching by hand?
I just missed the season :/
BC
Shark1
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in WA u can use scuba, as the
in WA u can use scuba, as the season is closed currently, for rec fishers, i suggest the gidgie method ;p
Paul G
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Can't take crays with
Can't take crays with gidgie, only pots or loop. or if your quick enough b hand.
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Bradlze
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and they are quick
and they are quick buggers!
caught a few by hand and also smashed my hand a fair few times when they have moved too quick!
Lately (in season) I have used the loop to block there escape back in the the hole then grabbed them by hand.
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