Post by: johng on January 06, 2013, 11:39:36 AM
So, I was out fishing the "Big Lake" on the west side for perch last week and pulled this guy out by accident. My line got caught on some other line that was out there so I decided to pull in that other line just to get it out of the water and I was rewarded with the biggest crawdad I have ever laid eyes on. :yike:
I have caught a few here and there using my traps but this guy was huge (at least I think so). The second picture of him on the plate does him more justice.... there was enough meat in his claws even for a few very tasty bites.
Cheers!
- John G.
Post by: kenzmad on January 06, 2013, 05:48:25 PM
Post by: jackmaster on January 06, 2013, 05:50:58 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on January 06, 2013, 05:53:43 PM
Post by: duckmen1 on January 06, 2013, 05:55:50 PM
Post by: KFhunter on January 06, 2013, 06:05:41 PM
you mean you were fishing back in october when this happened ;)
:yeah: :chuckle:
Post by: Kc_Kracker on January 06, 2013, 06:22:02 PM
refer to page 131 :bash:
Post by: RifleRidge on January 06, 2013, 06:23:21 PM
Crayfish legally closed October 31st, nice poach :rolleyes:
:tup: Good Catch KcKracker....
Post by: Kc_Kracker on January 06, 2013, 06:24:41 PM
Post by: RifleRidge on January 06, 2013, 06:27:06 PM
We have not tossed pots out for years.... Love the little guys... Good Eats.. :EAT:
Post by: Kc_Kracker on January 06, 2013, 06:29:57 PM
Post by: couesbitten on January 06, 2013, 06:31:50 PM
Post by: sirmissalot on January 06, 2013, 06:38:23 PM
Post by: Fishaholic on January 07, 2013, 01:20:43 AM
Post by: jackmaster on January 07, 2013, 07:05:29 AM
Post by: 92xj on January 07, 2013, 07:18:22 AM
dude probably caught them awhile back and is just now posting them, not everyone is a poacher just because they just now put pics up, its not guilty until proven innocent its innocent until proven guilty.....leave it alone
What part of "last week" in the very first sentence of the OP refers to before October 31st when the season ends?
Post by: boneaddict on January 07, 2013, 07:22:42 AM
Educational to me. I had no idea there was a crawdad season. Our water is too buck cold or frozen that time of year. Good to know though.
Post by: jackmaster on January 07, 2013, 07:25:01 AM
Post by: jackmaster on January 07, 2013, 07:26:52 AM
Post by: 92xj on January 07, 2013, 07:29:01 AM
oh who knows maybe he wrote it up in october and forgot to hit post.......i wouldnt hang the dude just yet over a little crawdad, oh wait i forgot i am on a site with perfect people who never make a simple mistake.....maybe he was saying a week back in october, who knows.......its pretty sweet how hunters on this site DO NOT have each others backs......(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi452.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fqq243%2F92xj92yota%2FSmiley%2520guys%2Flaughing.gif&hash=030dc78c81bbf1de571cbb1ccb4a7132ec40b70a)
Post by: boneaddict on January 07, 2013, 07:30:31 AM
Post by: jackmaster on January 07, 2013, 07:33:09 AM
I used to catch them as babies, bring them home and put them in my aquarium. Theyd acclimate and was some of the best entertainment ever in the tank. Every once in awhile one would catch a fish. It was worth it. I am sure that is illegal too. Hopefully the statute of limitations is over.thats a great idea bone, we have a big fish tank i got from a member on here and i have one fish, so a couple crawdads in there might just be the ticket, of course i gotta find out when it legal and if it is legal and how many of my kids i gotta sell for a crawdad permit before i go get a couple :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: DoubleJ on January 07, 2013, 07:41:48 AM
Post by: h20hunter on January 07, 2013, 07:47:11 AM
Post by: MtnMuley on January 07, 2013, 08:30:36 AM
Post by: Kc_Kracker on January 07, 2013, 02:20:28 PM
It was worth it. I am sure that is illegal too. Hopefully the statute of limitations is over.
:lol4: :lol4: :lol4: :lol4: yes bone we have a season and we also have huge ones if you know where to look :tup:
jackmaster-- all we said it was a illegal catch, not one person has said anything mean or derogatory whatsoever, i really dont think anyone gives a hoot over 1 crawdad, even if it does look like a lobster :drool:
Post by: boneaddict on January 07, 2013, 04:30:06 PM
Post by: C-Money on January 07, 2013, 05:06:57 PM
Post by: Scottystyle on January 08, 2013, 12:45:58 AM
Post by: BiggLuke on January 08, 2013, 10:13:40 AM
Before I post my cornish hen sized starlings I have blasted and baked up, I need to go check the regs. ;)
lol.... I think you'd be allright on them starlings Bone. :chuckle:
Post by: Kc_Kracker on January 08, 2013, 04:41:19 PM
Before I post my cornish hen sized starlings I have blasted and baked up, I need to go check the regs. ;)
blast away, try some super magnum :chuckle:
Post by: RifleRidge on January 08, 2013, 05:10:15 PM
...any guy that would bring home a single crawfish to eat and take pics of it on the plate with half a pincher down, shouldn't be fined too heavily. :lol4:
I saw a guy get a 250.00 ticket for 1 crab over limit ... :yike: :dunno: :twocents:
Post by: Special T on January 08, 2013, 05:22:44 PM
Post by: Kc_Kracker on January 08, 2013, 05:41:09 PM
I think this post is a great example why tiems and dates should not be used in a post...
i think this post is a great example of great members that do NOT support breaking the law, and encouraging others to stay legal for all of us.
Post by: boneaddict on January 08, 2013, 05:50:04 PM
Post by: JLS on January 08, 2013, 05:55:41 PM
I think this post is a great example why tiems and dates should not be used in a post...
i think this post is a great example of great members that do NOT support breaking the law, and encouraging others to stay legal for all of us.
I agree :tup:
Nothing wrong with helping someone learn to be as aware as possible of the laws.
Post by: Fishaholic on January 08, 2013, 07:49:25 PM
i seen a few people get monster tickets for having a few crab more then they should. nothing like seeing a wanna be thug cry infront of a bunch of people on the bord walk in westport....any guy that would bring home a single crawfish to eat and take pics of it on the plate with half a pincher down, shouldn't be fined too heavily. :lol4:
I saw a guy get a 250.00 ticket for 1 crab over limit ... :yike: :dunno: :twocents:
Post by: Kc_Kracker on January 09, 2013, 12:02:00 AM
...any guy that would bring home a single crawfish to eat and take pics of it on the plate with half a pincher down, shouldn't be fined too heavily. :lol4:oh the pincher is there if you look, its half eaten already, prolly been dipped in garlic butter, YUMMM!! :drool:
Post by: Kc_Kracker on January 09, 2013, 12:02:25 AM
I appreciate the fact that this remained civil. Educational and kept in perspective.
BINGO!! :tup: :tup:
Post by: MtnMuley on January 09, 2013, 04:16:19 PM
...any guy that would bring home a single crawfish to eat and take pics of it on the plate with half a pincher down, shouldn't be fined too heavily. :lol4:oh the pincher is there if you look, its half eaten already, prolly been dipped in garlic butter, YUMMM!! :drool:
I know, That's why I said "with half a pincher down" ;) :chuckle: