Post by: Elkpiss on May 04, 2014, 11:56:38 AM
The Format for MUDBUG MANIA ROUND 2 well go as follows...
1st Place, overall length, Hogcraw Trophy and custom pot donated by Mr. Brad Harsman
2nd Place, overall length, Hogcraw Trophy
3nd Place, overall length, Hogcraw Tropy and a dose of shame for your lack of skill and poor mudbuggn' skllls.
Overall high pot count, keepers and throwbacks, Hogcraw Top Pot Trophy and bragging rights about your sheer numbers of bugs.
All in good fun boys, but bragging rights are worth far more then any cash prize could ever offer... Have fun with it!......
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on May 05, 2014, 08:31:36 AM
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ALL WATERS NA TIVE SPECIES 1st Mon. in
May-Oct. 31
Min. size 3¼" from tip of rostrum (nose) to tip of tail. D aily limit 10 lbs in shell. A ll
females with eggs or young attached must be immediately returned to the water
unharmed. N o Shellfish/Seaweed license is required. See gear rules on page 136.
NONNA TIVE
SPECIES
1st Mon. in
May-Oct. 31
Must be kept in a separate container. Must be dead before being removed
from riparian area (immediate vicinity of water body). N o daily limit, size, or sex
restrictions. N o Shellfish/Seaweed license is required. See gear rules page 136.
Post by: Mtn.Ghost on May 06, 2014, 10:10:13 PM
:tup:.. southpole Huntcouple h20 think of a some cool* prize for round 2 this years tourney prize.. I think big daddy from tip of pinched to tale with ruler in photo and maybe the most in one pot? June 1st-sept 1st..? We need to get to mud bugging folks..
The honor system is all good but.........How are you going to verify the "most in one pot pull" or the most caught period? and will this be any species or native Signal craws only? There is no limit on the invasive varieties but there is on The native signal craw.
For the sake of no fuss no muss I would suggest the largest craw, any species and forget the largest catch/amount idea :twocents: I will offer a new collapsible craw trap for a prize :tup:
Will there be a 1st, 2nd, 3rd prize ect. for size?
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Post by: Elkpiss on May 07, 2014, 02:51:23 PM
we have a crawdad pot, i will have something awesome to donate as a prize.. So 2 more prizes and we should be good to go.. :tup:
Post by: Mtn.Ghost on May 07, 2014, 07:01:39 PM
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on May 07, 2014, 07:10:37 PM
Post by: KFhunter on May 07, 2014, 08:25:00 PM
guy could fill the pot with little ones
Post by: Mtn.Ghost on May 07, 2014, 09:14:43 PM
I believe in honor and the honor system is an honorable thought but......The sad truth is some people will do anything to be a winner and not think twice about it.
I say keep it simple since there is no official entry or weigh in station and just go with 1st, 2nd, 3rd prize ect. for the largest craws either species entered on the HW site by clear photo :twocents:
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Post by: Elkpiss on May 08, 2014, 07:23:21 AM
The season already opened on May 5th any reason why you don't want to start now rather than waiting until June 1st? Why waist a month of the season :dunno:
Thats a dam good point.... :dunno:dunno... Lets get it fired up then.... Now till sept 1st.... Time to go Mud Buggin.... :llam: :pee:
Post by: Southpole on May 08, 2014, 08:09:39 AM
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Post by: chiefeng on May 08, 2014, 11:27:10 AM
I think you should have to take a picture with a ruler AND A SIGN that say's hunting Washington next to the crawfish so it keeps them honest. Here's a link to a punch of pictures off the web, I know I saw a few of those pictures in last years post.
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=big+crawdad+pictures&id=84F37AC16DA429E35A0703BD124FA606A86E4732&FORM=IQFRBA#a (http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=big+crawdad+pictures&id=84F37AC16DA429E35A0703BD124FA606A86E4732&FORM=IQFRBA#a)
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Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on May 08, 2014, 11:48:53 AM
By the way...I know there are some hogcraws in my little local lake....I'll be soaking a pot or two myself this year.
"HOGCRAWS" After a few years of this we will have our own dictionary of crawfish terminology. What would constitute a HOGCRAW oh H2O?
Post by: Evil_EdwardO on May 08, 2014, 11:58:24 AM
Post by: Southpole on May 08, 2014, 12:05:12 PM
Don't want to be Mr. Negative but it should be biggest craw only entered by photo. There are to many variables in the other categories like water in the bucket for weight e.g. 1 cup of water is 8 oz. making a big difference, also multiple pot catch being entered as one pot catch ect.I agree, keep it simple with sizes. It would be fun if we had 1st, 2nd and 3rd place instead of just 1st. I can donate a Justin Bieber calender for 3rd place... what do ya say :peep:
I believe in honor and the honor system is an honorable thought but......The sad truth is some people will do anything to be a winner and not think twice about it.
I say keep it simple since there is no official entry or weigh in station and just go with 1st, 2nd, 3rd prize ect. for the largest craws either species entered on the HW site by clear photo :twocents:
Post by: h20hunter on May 08, 2014, 12:15:42 PM
First off a hogcraw is usually a mudbug of local legend. It is typically a gnarley male that has prowled the lilly pads and cat tails in search of female after female. The hogcraw is a master thief of bait. He is not partial to worms, dough bait, or hot dogs. He will steal it all. He has lost and grown more pincers than any other craw in the water and they know it. He is surley and angry and will rear up to any dog that has the poor luck of going to for a drink in his territory. He is a legend among legends. He will pinch toes, fingers of babes, and the tushy of anyone brave enough to sit upon his waters.
Regarding proof of capture. I agree. Give us quick handwritten sign.....HW, Cpost, something........
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on May 08, 2014, 12:25:28 PM
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Post by: Elkpiss on May 08, 2014, 02:58:38 PM
Post by: Southpole on May 08, 2014, 03:01:33 PM
Very well....ask and yee shall receive.My god, you need to start writing novels :bow:
First off a hogcraw is usually a mudbug of local legend. It is typically a gnarley male that has prowled the lilly pads and cat tails in search of female after female. The hogcraw is a master thief of bait. He is not partial to worms, dough bait, or hot dogs. He will steal it all. He has lost and grown more pincers than any other craw in the water and they know it. He is surley and angry and will rear up to any dog that has the poor luck of going to for a drink in his territory. He is a legend among legends. He will pinch toes, fingers of babes, and the tushy of anyone brave enough to sit upon his waters.
Regarding proof of capture. I agree. Give us quick handwritten sign.....HW, Cpost, something........
Post by: beastmodebowhunter on May 08, 2014, 03:41:20 PM
Post by: Elkpiss on May 08, 2014, 04:12:08 PM
hey guys i live in puyallup my wife and i would love to go out and catch some. anyone know any places nearby?
Any creek you see around your place i am sure has crawdads in it.. you have to through out some test pots and find them.. just go get yourself a pot at any sporting good story and zip tie a butter dish with holes in it, put 2 pieces of bacon and 1 piece of bolony in the butter dish and soak your pot for 4-6 hrs and check it..
Post by: MtnMuley on May 08, 2014, 04:18:12 PM
hey guys i live in puyallup my wife and i would love to go out and catch some. anyone know any places nearby?
Any creek you see around your place i am sure has crawdads in it.. you have to through out some test pots and find them.. just go get yourself a pot at any sporting good story and zip tie a butter dish with holes in it, put 2 pieces of bacon and 1 piece of bolony in the butter dish and soak your pot for 4-6 hrs and check it..
With info like that for bait, no wonder you didn't win the contest last year! :llam:
Post by: beastmodebowhunter on May 08, 2014, 04:19:37 PM
hey guys i live in puyallup my wife and i would love to go out and catch some. anyone know any places nearby?
Any creek you see around your place i am sure has crawdads in it.. you have to through out some test pots and find them.. just go get yourself a pot at any sporting good story and zip tie a butter dish with holes in it, put 2 pieces of bacon and 1 piece of bolony in the butter dish and soak your pot for 4-6 hrs and check it..
thanks man i appreciate it!
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Post by: KFhunter on May 08, 2014, 08:54:38 PM
I'm thinking kids holding craws, or a bunch of folks having fun at a craw boil or something.
Post by: Elkpiss on May 09, 2014, 09:05:29 AM
your banned from this page.. stay on bait, no wonder you didn't win the contest last year! :llam:hey guys i live in puyallup my wife and i would love to go out and catch some. anyone know any places nearby?
Any creek you see around your place i am sure has crawdads in it.. you have to through out some test pots and find them.. just go get yourself a pot at any sporting good story and zip tie a butter dish with holes in it, put 2 pieces of bacon and 1 piece of bolony in the butter dish and soak your pot for 4-6 hrs and check it..
stay off the crawdad board mtmuley... your banned... :pee:.. this is for only the hardcore mudbuggers... :llam:
Post by: Elkpiss on May 09, 2014, 09:10:55 AM
Bologna and bacon? We usually get our bait from the fish section at the grocery store. Just goes to show that these mud bugs eat just about anything. That said - I've heard, but never tested, that red licorice works. Anybody try this?
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Anything that has sent to it, will work BH... Bacon works real good, but not my special tee.. cant give out my secret guu roo..... the daddy juice we use is a secret brind of just enough anas oil and stink bait... nice and smelly.... :puke:
Post by: h20hunter on May 09, 2014, 09:13:06 AM
Post by: h20hunter on May 09, 2014, 09:14:57 AM
The first tip I can give anyone is you need to have a crayfish trap in order to catch enough crayfish for a meal. They are indeed closely related to a lobster but these freshwater shellfish are not quite as big .
The second tip I always give everyone is that you need to own one of my crayfish traps if you want to catch enough crayfish for a meal rather than some other person's crayfish trap!
All kidding aside it is very important to have a good crayfish trap, good bait, and a good place to catch crayfish plus, a little knowledge thrown into the mix helps as well.
Its easy to solve finding the right crawfish trap. Buy one from me, it has proven itself to be the World's Leader in fishing for crawfish.
Step 2, BAIT. Bait is ever so important, it makes all the difference in the world in catching 2 or 3 pounds per trap to catching 15 to 20 pounds of crawfish per crawfish trap. If the body of water you are fishing has a large population of crawfish, you can and will catch 15 to 20 pounds of crayfish during the prime time of the season with the correct bait. During the prime Bait Boxes are a must have. Don't confuse a bait box with a bait jar. There is a world of difference between the two and if you don't have the correct bait for a bait jar then you will have better luck catching crawfish with the trap sitting on dry land, A bait box on the other hand will allow the crawfish to feed and send a broadband of scent throughout the water for a longer period of time then a bait hook, the second best method. It is also far easier to freeze bait in extra bait boxes which fit nicely into gallon freezer bags. Fish heads, fish guts and skins, can be easily stored and frozen in a bait box, the goodies crawfish love the best.
Keep in mind that Crawfish are Picky Eaters, there is absolutely no question about that! So you must choose carefully the bait you intend to use. Fresh is the keyword and it MUST be fish based, none of this chicken or cat food crap which you hear about, grin.
Crawfish are also BIG eaters, you must take that into account when baiting your trap. When the season gets prime, a commercial size trap should have at least a pound of bait in it and bait boxes are a must.
For bait I use, salmon heads with gills, roe herring, roe shad, cod heads with guts. All bait HAS to be FRESH! If the bait is starting to turn, throw it away. Keep your bait frozen until you are ready to use it, then freeze what you have left if it's still good. If you don't have access to this type of bait and most don't, you'll need to find some type of fish which is extremely oily and probably local. Carp works as do most of the fish you can catch with rod and reel. Perch, walleye, and trout heads work, especially yellow perch and walleye. I did mention most, bullheads and catfish are not on the crawfish menu. Sardines, smelt, hooligans, sole, clams, eel, squid, are also on the not to good list. Crayfish are definitely picky eaters!
A lot of fish are not very oily in their flesh but their heads and guts work fine. Any type of fowl, beef, pork, dog or cat food, DO NOT work well. I shutter every time I hear someone recommending using a can of cat food. DO NOT use a bait jar unless you have specially formulated bait to put in it. Bait jars just don't work. Bait boxes on the other hand will work provided they are made out of at least 1/2 inch mesh.-- Bait boxes allow the crayfish to tear at the flesh and spread even more scent into water. Whereas a bait jar only allows scent to slowly seep out of the jar and the scent can only cover a small area in the water plus giving out a weaker scent signal to boot.
Hot Dog? Normally I would say no, but I have been received to many reports that hot dogs do work well. I haven't personally tried them for crayfish so I really don't know. So, with so many people claiming success with hot dogs one might give them a shot. The only thing I have noticed is that the report areas were in rusty crayfish states. Of course now rustys are in nearly all of the states, thanks to slow government movement on invasive species!
Please re-read this bait section again, it is so important!
A good place to catch crayfish. You want to think about this for a minute or two . More crayfish are caught annually then all shellfish combined in the USA. Why? Because there are more crayfish areas to harvest then there are other shellfish, but like other shellfish you can't just throw in a trap and expect to catch them. Crayfish are populated in nearly every pond, lake, river, stream, or creek, all around you. Populations of crawfish are growing at a alarming rate and Fish & Game Departments in all states are aware of the threat crawfish impose upon Game Fish in Rivers and Lakes. Any excess crawfish you catch should not be returned to any body of water, basically it is now the law in most states.
Look for areas which may provide cover for the crawfish such as rocks, roots, etc. Not only do these areas provide cover for the crayfish but the algae which grows in these areas is also a food base for the crayfish. These areas also give the crayfish a good place to hide while hunting for fish fry and any other moving critter they can capture and eat alive. It is pretty amazing how crawfish can catch even a six inch fish and hold it with their big pincers while they eat the poor fish while it tries to get away.
With just this little bit of knowledge you now know that you will need to set your crayfish trap in an area of the water which will give the crayfish cover from the different predators plus a feeding ground for itself. The best areas have a lot of rocks, areas where rocks have been used to shore up the river or lake banks are the very best. These provide massive areas of deep cover and contain high populations of crayfish. Even natural rock slides will do the same or better. Heavy grass is also great cover crayfish but tend to hold lighter populations. Any ponds that do not contain fish can hold huge populations of crayfish. Streams, rivers, and creeks, all have good cover and a great drawing area for crayfish. Any pools that have formed you want to place your crayfish trap on the lower half pool for best results.
I'm often asked which is the best time to catch crayfish. A general rule of thumb is night time. Crayfish are predators with an appetite 500 times greater than a Belgian Tiger! Some species such as the Rusty crayfish have 3 times the appetite of a normal crayfish. It is a very large misconception that crayfish are vegetarians, it is true that they will eat plant life but their primary diet is live fish they can catch. Night time gives the crayfish a huge advantage in catching fish and I've seen adult crayfish catch and eat trout up to 6 inches in length during the daylight. It is pretty amazing how adept hunters crayfish are even during the daylight. They will strike from above, pounce like coyotes, and stalk fish like cats stalking a bird. With the explosive populations of crayfish all across the USA I'm very surprised we even have game fish left for the sportsman and it's true that in many areas the Game Fish have been wiped out. With that said the quick answer is night time trapping is the best unless the Lake is so overrun with crayfish the traps are flooded at the first smell of bait, and there is a lot of Lakes and Rivers like that.
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http://www.terrybullard.com/tips&tricks.html
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Post by: KFhunter on May 09, 2014, 11:12:09 AM
I had a couple ripped off so read through that site to get some good ideas about hiding traps, I now use a sunk line and grapple or I tie off to submerged logs.
I was floating bouys when I had mine ripped off. Thought I was safe because the lake was hard to access and you can't get a boat into it, but I think some kids tossed fishing lures and snagged the lines and drug them in :bash:
as a last resort I tie off to shore, but I use green paracord. The paracord is hard to see and works good. Haven't lost any more traps.
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Post by: Alchase on May 10, 2014, 07:46:36 PM
I had someone tell me a couple years ago that you will get far more crawdads if you leave your traps in all night and pick them up at first light rather than checking them at any other time of day. Reason being that when the sun comes up it makes the crawdads far more visible to predators and so they tend not be as active. Any truth to that?
I am by no means an expert on Crawdads, but while fishing Pearrigen Lake in Winthrop, I was putting my pots out a couple hours before dusk then pulling them in the morning. I was getting 10 -15 a pull, but all my bait was gone each time. I talked to a local who fishes there regularly he said to check you pot at about the 4 hour mark. He said the crawdads will climb in in mass, eat, then find the exit. I could not believe him at first, he said they will find the exit soon after your bait is gone. I tried it that afternoon. I set the pot at 4:00 PM and checked it at 8:00, it was loaded with crawdads! I caught more in that one 4 hour pot then I had in two pots over 4 days soaking all night.
It may be that Pearrigen is just loaded, or I just was not using enough bait to keep them in the pot all night.
I have a question about deep lakes, is it better to set pots in the shallower areas?
Or go deep over 200 ft?
After seeing the pics in this thread and the other, I have a serious craving for a crawdad binge :drool:
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BKMFR!
He has been the first I've seen that has posted a catch. I think with the claws stretched out we can give his entry a measurment of 4 1/2 inches.
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Post by: Southpole on May 27, 2014, 08:56:08 AM
Memorial Day dinner. We use Zatarans in our boils. Also we "clean" our crawdads. We cook just the tails and big claws. It makes for a cleaner feast at the table. Plus you can fit more into the pot too.You mean you don't suck the goodness out of the head?
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Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on May 27, 2014, 08:59:23 AM
Memorial Day dinner. We use Zatarans in our boils. Also we "clean" our crawdads. We cook just the tails and big claws. It makes for a cleaner feast at the table. Plus you can fit more into the pot too.You mean you don't suck the goodness out of the head?
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:yeah: That's my favorite treat!!!!!!
Post by: Brad Harshman on May 27, 2014, 09:58:45 AM
Here is the second largest craw we caught this weekend. 7 and 1/2 inches.
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Post by: hollymaster on May 27, 2014, 10:22:43 AM
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I meant crawdad head you filthy dog :rolleyes: :chuckle:
Post by: Elkpiss on May 28, 2014, 04:42:05 PM
This is starting out real good! Already almost an 8" er.!!!!!!! :tup: :IBCOOL:
His tape looks a little bent to me, i think 7 1/2 is more like it.... lol.... Funny, last year 7.5 is the mark to beat, it was tough getting into the 8inch class.... The big boys dont like to come out tell the water warms up a little and they start feedin.... :tup: Good work fellas... I am just going to target jumbo's this year looking for that 8.5 to 9inch class... thats a real booner of a daddy... :llam: :llam:
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Keep it mellow.
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Post by: Fishstiq on June 03, 2014, 09:12:14 AM
Last season I was able to fish but no hunting, never even bought a small game license. This year, it looks like I won't be doing any hunting OR fishing, only crabbing. I gotta get my fix somewhere...
I get the idea of trapping bugs, seems straight forward enough and I can learn as I go. Anyone care to share any tips on how to cook, clean and eat the little buggers once I catch some?
Post by: Southpole on June 03, 2014, 10:52:59 AM
Hey Elkpiss - this is twice now you've knocked someone's big crawdad. Please keep your passive agressive comments to yourself. Moocher97 caught a great dad and the way I see it it's a legit 8 incher. One claw or two it doesn't matter. This is suppossed to be fun. Just because you use a laughing emoticon doesn't make your comment funny.I thought it was funny, he's just joking :dunno: , no big deal it's just Elkpiss. I don't think any of us are that sensitive are we? We're all just having some fun like we did last year.
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Post by: Elkpiss on June 03, 2014, 11:24:51 AM
Hey Elkpiss - this is twice now you've knocked someone's big crawdad. Please keep your passive agressive comments to yourself. Moocher97 caught a great dad and the way I see it it's a legit 8 incher. One claw or two it doesn't matter. This is suppossed to be fun. Just because you use a laughing emoticon doesn't make your comment funny.I thought is was funny, he's just joking :dunno: , no big deal it's just Elkpiss. I don't any of are that sensitive are we? We're all just having some fun like we did last year.
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Holy Smokes BH... You must be new to the Mudbug thread... It is all N good fun..... I was just joking maybe i better put a couple more :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:.. Dont get your feelers hurt.... :tup:.. Now that your getting Serious i am going to have to take this to phase 3 and put up a 8 1/4 incher to take the lead.. Enough messing around.... I gurantee a 8 1/4 by next week at this same time...... BH your going down!... :boxin: :llam: And BH i am joking... :tup:
Post by: MacAttack on June 03, 2014, 11:39:29 AM
Post by: Elkpiss on June 03, 2014, 11:41:48 AM
I helped a friend move and he gave me a shrimp pot, looks like I could use that for crawfish but I'm a noob... :dunno: What do you all think?
Bait it up and chuck it out there.. will work fine.. a little big but it well catch um.... :tup: Bigger the pot bigger the mud bugs!... :dunno:..
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Post by: cougkilr on June 03, 2014, 05:58:07 PM
Hey Elkpiss - this is twice now you've knocked someone's big crawdad. Please keep your passive agressive comments to yourself. Moocher97 caught a great dad and the way I see it it's a legit 8 incher. One claw or two it doesn't matter. This is suppossed to be fun. Just because you use a laughing emoticon doesn't make your comment funny.Wow :yike:.... somebody needs a hug, it's all in good fun, so how about you keep your passive aggressive comments to yourself BH :twocents:
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Post by: quadrafire on June 03, 2014, 06:15:28 PM
20 some years ago i did a scuba dive below the Gonzaga bridge in Spokane. There are some daddys down there the size of lobsters. Swift and deep though
Post by: Alchase on June 03, 2014, 06:22:39 PM
Careful guys the State may get involved in this like the coyote mania contests and deem them illegal. :chuckle:
20 some years ago i did a scuba dive below the Gonzaga bridge in Spokane. There are some daddys down there the size of lobsters. Swift and deep though
I did the same at Perrygin Lake, you can limit in minutes, LOL
Post by: quadrafire on June 03, 2014, 06:26:25 PM
Post by: moocher97 on June 03, 2014, 07:22:06 PM
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Post by: Shane54 on June 03, 2014, 07:29:45 PM
Post by: Southpole on June 04, 2014, 08:28:36 AM
Suck the heaaaad, squeeze the tip!
Suck the heaaaad, squeeze the tip!
Post by: h20hunter on June 04, 2014, 06:06:26 PM
Why? Gotta wait for that. I'll make an announcement soon.
Continue as you were.
Post by: Bigshooter on June 05, 2014, 11:31:56 AM
Post by: h20hunter on June 07, 2014, 08:45:21 AM
Time for the announcement regarding this years fun and frolic.
Here is what I bring you for post number 10k.
This years awards will be as follows:
1st Place, overall length, Hogcraw Trophy and custom pot donated by Mr. Brad Harsman
2nd Place, overall length, Hogcraw Trophy
3nd Place, overall length, Hogcraw Tropy and a dose of shame for your lack of skill and poor mudbuggn' skllls.
Overall high pot count, keepers and throwbacks, Hogcraw Top Pot Trophy and bragging rights about your sheer numbers of bugs.
I've chatted with Dale and we are currently green lighted for this to happen with no issues regarding legal matters and such being a "contest". I'll be taking care of shipping and hope to have the trophies made and available for viewing and posting at the Hunt Wa BBQ hosted by Joe to some and Fishtiq to most. Elk has agreed to help keep a running total of who is in the running for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, and overall high pot count. I'm working on graphics and layout of trophies and think they are going to come out very cool. The custom pot will be shipped via Brad and the overall 1st place winner will be responsible for PM including name and address. Same goes for the winners of trophies. I'll be sending out USPS and will of course need full info.
So....get your current pot counts posted, your longest overall bug, and get your pots soaking.
H20 out.
Post by: h20hunter on June 07, 2014, 08:46:38 AM
Post by: h20hunter on June 07, 2014, 08:47:31 AM
Post by: Brad Harshman on June 07, 2014, 08:48:52 AM
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Post by: Southpole on June 07, 2014, 09:25:17 AM
Post by: h20hunter on June 07, 2014, 09:33:09 AM
Post by: Southpole on June 07, 2014, 09:38:18 AM
Nope....just an eye roll from the wife.Aaawww :(
Post by: h20hunter on June 07, 2014, 11:20:32 AM
Post by: Colin on June 08, 2014, 04:56:40 PM
On a side note here is my biggest from my first catch ever last weekend. Was just happy to get some at all let alone find this and a few other 7 inchers.
Post by: Southpole on June 08, 2014, 08:32:38 PM
Post by: h20hunter on June 08, 2014, 09:04:39 PM
Post by: Elkpiss on June 10, 2014, 09:00:58 AM
Post by: Treefiddy on June 10, 2014, 01:34:05 PM
Post by: h20hunter on June 10, 2014, 01:46:42 PM
Elk...if you get a chance please browse the thread and maybe add some comments to the first post with current top three and pot leader. Even if it is a 20 count pot or a 4 inch 3rd place it will show what they other mudbuggers are shooting for.
Post by: Elkpiss on June 11, 2014, 09:46:13 AM
Post by: h20hunter on June 11, 2014, 09:48:46 AM
Post by: Brad Harshman on June 11, 2014, 09:52:09 AM
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Post by: Elkpiss on June 11, 2014, 09:58:39 AM
MOOCHER97 8 incher
BH------------ 7 1/2 incher
Matthew H98 7 1/4 incher..
Most impressive daddy this far goes to Colin, that is one fat sum biatch and it goes about 7 1/2inches too.... :tup:
Nobody has turned in a total on 1 pot count that i have seen.. Still early folks!... :llam:
Post by: h20hunter on June 11, 2014, 10:15:08 AM
Post by: Brad Harshman on June 13, 2014, 05:00:31 PM
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Post by: Southpole on June 14, 2014, 07:25:59 AM
Post by: h20hunter on June 14, 2014, 07:36:57 AM
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on June 14, 2014, 08:38:19 PM
Post by: Elkpiss on June 17, 2014, 08:48:42 AM
But its not even prime time yet folks... Forget these little pots im breaking out my shrimp pots, These little pots just cant hold the capicity in this glory hole.... :rockin: :llam: :pee: But no jumbo's yet, nothing over 8 anyways.
Post by: Brad Harshman on June 17, 2014, 08:53:31 AM
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Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on June 19, 2014, 09:25:59 AM
Post by: h20hunter on June 19, 2014, 09:29:54 AM
Post by: Shrimper on June 19, 2014, 11:31:42 AM
Caught this beauty on the last pull yesterday, a true 9 incher. There were only five crawdad's in this pot and all of them over 8 inches.
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on June 19, 2014, 11:40:47 AM
Post by: Brad Harshman on June 19, 2014, 11:42:16 AM
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Post by: irishevox on June 19, 2014, 11:42:48 AM
Post by: h20hunter on June 19, 2014, 11:51:21 AM
Post by: Fishstiq on June 19, 2014, 01:20:44 PM
Post by: Elkpiss on June 22, 2014, 09:51:01 AM
Post by: irishevox on June 23, 2014, 07:02:15 AM
Post by: Southpole on June 23, 2014, 08:02:04 AM
Post by: Shrimper on June 23, 2014, 12:20:26 PM
Holy chit shrimp... :yike: thats like 400 class bull elk.. 9 incher... theres not to many dudes with nine inchers... :chuckle::chuckle:
Post by: Shrimper on June 23, 2014, 12:31:52 PM
Shrimper, may I ask if you got that pig from the eastside or the westside :)?
I've spent A LOT of time into finding a decent population of these buggers without much success on the Westside, PM me for more info.
Here are a few pics from the boil last Friday. One thing to note, I caught the daddy's Wednesday morning and I kept them in the crisper drawer in the fridge with a wet towel over them until cooking Friday evening. Not a single one died and they all were as ornery as when they were caught.
Post by: teal101 on June 23, 2014, 01:21:09 PM
Nice 9"er, what a toad.
Post by: Shane54 on June 23, 2014, 03:40:50 PM
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on June 24, 2014, 07:29:39 AM
Shrimper, may I ask if you got that pig from the eastside or the westside :)?
I've spent A LOT of time into finding a decent population of these buggers without much success on the Westside, PM me for more info.
Here are a few pics from the boil last Friday. One thing to note, I caught the daddy's Wednesday morning and I kept them in the crisper drawer in the fridge with a wet towel over them until cooking Friday evening. Not a single one died and they all were as ornery as when they were caught.
Thanks for the keeping crawfish fresh tip! :tup: I'm going to try it out. Probably end up with crawfish all over the house when our daughter finds them and plays with them. :chuckle:
Post by: luvmystang67 on June 25, 2014, 02:19:20 PM
Bait Tried:
-Freezer burned bear burger
-Freezer burned cured salmon roe
-Freezer burned sockeye
-Fish Guts
Help me, I'm a newb, but I've tried enough times to be damn frustrated.
Post by: h20hunter on June 25, 2014, 02:20:31 PM
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on June 25, 2014, 02:33:18 PM
I think your problem is what the bottom is made of. You need some rock, some gravel, lilly pads, wood debris.....something other than plain ol mud sediment.
:yeah: I look for bigger rocks. Softball size and up. They live in the cracks and holes. Not so sure our crawfish up here bury in the mud like the ones down south do? :dunno:
Post by: luvmystang67 on June 25, 2014, 02:56:43 PM
Post by: h20hunter on June 25, 2014, 02:59:56 PM
Post by: Brad Harshman on June 25, 2014, 03:13:48 PM
Secondly, some lakes can be tough. And some traps work better than others. Your bait seems good enough. Try trout or salmon heads next time to be sure. Also how is the bass/walleye population in the lake? I've always wondered if dads get eaten or picked off before they can scurry into my traps. Lots to think about.
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Post by: Mtn.Ghost on June 25, 2014, 05:28:12 PM
Post by: h20hunter on June 25, 2014, 05:47:34 PM
Post by: Elkpiss on June 27, 2014, 09:06:41 AM
Alright, I hate to get on here and say this, but someone has got to help me... how the he11 do I catch these *censored*s in Lake Sammamish. They have to be in there... its pretty muddy on the bottom which seems to be a problem. Anyone have any idea?
Bait Tried:
-Freezer burned bear burger
-Freezer burned cured salmon roe
-Freezer burned sockeye
-Fish Guts
Help me, I'm a newb, but I've tried enough times to be damn frustrated.
I dont know if anyone has chimmed in, but all your bait should work, find a rocky bottom and dump your pots about 30 feet of water... or find a creek that is kind of frog water or by log jams, or slow moving pools with big rocks in them and you well get bugs.... Log jams have always been good spots for me.. You just have to through out test pots tell you find the glory hole...
Post by: h20hunter on June 27, 2014, 09:31:47 AM
Post by: Fishstiq on June 28, 2014, 09:53:02 AM
Post by: luvmystang67 on June 30, 2014, 08:41:06 AM
Will continue trying. Maybe my round "factory pots" are no good.
Post by: Shrimper on June 30, 2014, 04:21:00 PM
Tried some overnight under a dock (2 nights). Maybe there are no 'dads in lake sammamish. I caught a bullhead.
Will continue trying. Maybe my round "factory pots" are no good.
Your factory pots will catch crawdads. I have found the dads to be very spot specific even in a lake with big numbers. I've set five pots and only one or two pots catching dads on numerous occasions and all the pots were within 50' from one to the next. That being said move around until you find them, could even be shallower end of the dock or even the other side. I would say 7-15’ depth range right now. There is alot of great tips already posted.
Check out Terry Bullard’s site there is wealth of information on there, just be careful you will lose hours reading all the information, although I find his exploits fascinating.
Post by: rasbo on July 04, 2014, 05:00:47 AM
Post by: Southpole on July 05, 2014, 08:15:26 AM
Post by: Colin on July 07, 2014, 07:34:43 AM
Post by: h20hunter on July 07, 2014, 07:37:06 AM
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on July 07, 2014, 08:42:59 AM
Post by: Evil_EdwardO on July 07, 2014, 11:14:20 AM
Post by: Shrimper on July 07, 2014, 03:57:18 PM
Post by: Buckmark on July 07, 2014, 04:02:16 PM
Need to find a westside spot to try...
Post by: Maverick on July 07, 2014, 05:40:41 PM
Post by: h20hunter on July 07, 2014, 05:53:17 PM
Post by: Maverick on July 07, 2014, 06:17:30 PM
The big C is known for walleye and sturgeon but local Hogcraw legends have been whispered about.
I actually enjoy catching the walleye. Never have fished for sturgeon. Biggest craw I caught by hand was 9 inches. I had a little trap I tried a few times but never had any luck. I tried fish scraps, chicken bones, night crawlers... Would love to get into catching them in a pot. Great eating!
Post by: Brad Harshman on July 07, 2014, 06:28:10 PM
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Post by: MC37493 on July 07, 2014, 06:52:13 PM
Post by: Southpole on July 07, 2014, 08:21:17 PM
You guys every worry about the quality of water your getting your crawfish from?Yeah, like Lake Goodwin. Not sure I would like to eat anything out of that lake or any lake like it.
Post by: Maverick on July 07, 2014, 09:34:56 PM
My pots are the best. LOL.
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Let's see some pics of everyone's custom pots!
Post by: rasbo on July 08, 2014, 03:37:13 AM
Post by: Elkpiss on July 08, 2014, 12:29:01 PM
here is what I use
Dam Rasbo, just jump right on in here and clean house... Heck of pull... nice trap too, what did you make that out of, looks like it would be easier to handle then my mesh wire pots.... Your in the lead for most in 1 pull with 72 from one pot right?? :tup:
Post by: h20hunter on July 08, 2014, 12:29:40 PM
Post by: Southpole on July 08, 2014, 12:52:17 PM
Post by: rasbo on July 08, 2014, 05:42:28 PM
bought these from trapper Arne look him up at trapperarne.com,same design I used to make except mine were all wire,yes one pot dint dare leave two around here,better to lose one than two..also I don't need to be in the competition,I'm just having fun,here is what I use
Dam Rasbo, just jump right on in here and clean house... Heck of pull... nice trap too, what did you make that out of, looks like it would be easier to handle then my mesh wire pots.... Your in the lead for most in 1 pull with 72 from one pot right?? :tup:
Post by: MacAttack on July 14, 2014, 09:10:54 AM
Post by: Brad Harshman on July 14, 2014, 09:28:08 AM
I was at Moses Lake this weekend and put the pot out to see what I could get. Friday, caught one using chicken scraps, not very impressed. Saturday put it out for a couple hours using canned cat food, had two in it decided to leave it over night and the next morning had 5 in it. Happy that I actually caught some, but wished I had a big haul!I've had the same results. I live in Moses Lake and have found the dad'n to be less than stellar. I caught many walleye this year and many of them were full of dads. I have my suspicions...
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Post by: h20hunter on July 14, 2014, 09:31:52 AM
I was at Moses Lake this weekend and put the pot out to see what I could get. Friday, caught one using chicken scraps, not very impressed. Saturday put it out for a couple hours using canned cat food, had two in it decided to leave it over night and the next morning had 5 in it. Happy that I actually caught some, but wished I had a big haul!
Hogcraws are not just given, they must be earned. In time maybe, keep at it. One must begin somewhere.
Post by: mzangara on July 14, 2014, 09:53:15 AM
Post by: h20hunter on July 14, 2014, 09:58:14 AM
Good Morning weekend warriors and mudbug fanatics.
Time for the announcement regarding this years fun and frolic.
Here is what I bring you for post number 10k.
This years awards will be as follows:
1st Place, overall length, Hogcraw Trophy and custom pot donated by Mr. Brad Harsman
2nd Place, overall length, Hogcraw Trophy
3nd Place, overall length, Hogcraw Tropy and a dose of shame for your lack of skill and poor mudbuggn' skllls.
Overall high pot count, keepers and throwbacks, Hogcraw Top Pot Trophy and bragging rights about your sheer numbers of bugs.
I've chatted with Dale and we are currently green lighted for this to happen with no issues regarding legal matters and such being a "contest". I'll be taking care of shipping and hope to have the trophies made and available for viewing and posting at the Hunt Wa BBQ hosted by Joe to some and Fishtiq to most. Elk has agreed to help keep a running total of who is in the running for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, and overall high pot count. I'm working on graphics and layout of trophies and think they are going to come out very cool. The custom pot will be shipped via Brad and the overall 1st place winner will be responsible for PM including name and address. Same goes for the winners of trophies. I'll be sending out USPS and will of course need full info.
So....get your current pot counts posted, your longest overall bug, and get your pots soaking.
H20 out.
Here you go.
Post by: mzangara on July 15, 2014, 07:29:08 AM
Post by: Elkpiss on July 15, 2014, 09:05:06 AM
I was at Moses Lake this weekend and put the pot out to see what I could get. Friday, caught one using chicken scraps, not very impressed. Saturday put it out for a couple hours using canned cat food, had two in it decided to leave it over night and the next morning had 5 in it. Happy that I actually caught some, but wished I had a big haul!
Hogcraws are not just given, they must be earned. In time maybe, keep at it. One must begin somewhere.
Ha :chuckle:.. No The big dady has to be earned... there are no gimmie's in Cradadin.. You got to get out there and burn up some boot leather folks.. :chuckle:
Post by: MacAttack on July 15, 2014, 09:40:59 AM
I was at Moses Lake this weekend and put the pot out to see what I could get. Friday, caught one using chicken scraps, not very impressed. Saturday put it out for a couple hours using canned cat food, had two in it decided to leave it over night and the next morning had 5 in it. Happy that I actually caught some, but wished I had a big haul!
Hogcraws are not just given, they must be earned. In time maybe, keep at it. One must begin somewhere.
Ha :chuckle:.. No The big dady has to be earned... there are no gimmie's in Cradadin.. You got to get out there and burn up some boot leather folks.. :chuckle:
Roger that! I got get more pots!
Post by: h20hunter on July 18, 2014, 06:33:04 PM
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on July 18, 2014, 07:05:35 PM
Post by: h20hunter on July 21, 2014, 09:09:47 AM
Post by: h20hunter on July 25, 2014, 01:02:15 PM
Post by: h20hunter on July 29, 2014, 07:15:08 AM
Cheers
Post by: Southpole on July 29, 2014, 08:38:13 AM
Post by: h20hunter on July 29, 2014, 08:39:37 AM
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on July 29, 2014, 10:24:37 AM
Post by: Buckmark on July 29, 2014, 10:28:07 AM
Post by: h20hunter on July 29, 2014, 10:39:49 AM
Post by: Elkpiss on July 29, 2014, 04:00:32 PM
Post by: Shrimper on July 30, 2014, 07:29:51 PM
I have not been soaking any crawdad pots lately, crab has my attention right now. Got a few local spots scouted and I'll let you how it goes.
Post by: h20hunter on July 30, 2014, 07:39:02 PM
Post by: rasbo on August 02, 2014, 07:33:08 AM
Post by: h20hunter on August 02, 2014, 07:41:24 AM
Post by: rasbo on August 02, 2014, 07:44:47 AM
Nice job. Glad to see some fresh action. Rasbo....like it or not I believe you are currently top pot leader. Just think of the glory of keeping that amazing top pot trophy where all can see.:tup:
Post by: Shrimper on August 02, 2014, 07:59:04 AM
pt a trap in this morning then hit the lake for some bass,My partner hooked himself an hour into it,he is off to the hospital to get the plug removed OUCH,we caught a few bass,but I did manage 30 plus dads in and 1 1/2 hr soak
Really nice haul for an hour and a half, Rasbo. Hope your friend heals quick.
Post by: h20hunter on August 17, 2014, 08:20:08 PM
Post by: Evil_EdwardO on August 19, 2014, 10:56:41 AM
Last year around the same spot, I was pulling around 40 a night and only have one or two to throw back.
Been a real lame summer for me, since this is my first time out this year. Hopefully I'll make it out there again soon.
Post by: h20hunter on August 26, 2014, 09:56:32 AM
Post by: Buckmark on August 26, 2014, 10:17:22 AM
Anything new? When did we say this was ending? Sept?Seasons open till Oct 31st, so shouldn't it run the whole season?
Post by: h20hunter on August 26, 2014, 10:20:06 AM
Post by: Southpole on August 26, 2014, 11:23:49 AM
Post by: h20hunter on August 26, 2014, 11:55:47 AM
Post by: rasbo on September 06, 2014, 01:14:04 PM
Post by: Shrimper on September 07, 2014, 08:40:20 AM
overnight soak 85 dads made for a great lunch today,granddaughter with the biggest of the season,didnt get around to measuring it,but he was a dandy
Nice haul Rasbo!
The crawdad in the bottom of the top picture is sayn' "bring that camera a little closer and I'll show ya how to use it!"
Post by: rasbo on September 07, 2014, 08:42:55 AM
lol,he was huge,went down with some butter and garlic without a fight :chuckle:overnight soak 85 dads made for a great lunch today,granddaughter with the biggest of the season,didnt get around to measuring it,but he was a dandy
Nice haul Rasbo!
The crawdad in the bottom of the top picture is sayn' "bring that camera a little closer and I'll show ya how to use it!"
Post by: Shrimper on September 27, 2014, 02:31:43 PM
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on September 27, 2014, 02:37:02 PM
Post by: Southpole on September 28, 2014, 07:31:09 PM
Hit a Westside lake close to me and caught a few this morning. Biggest was bit less than 8". This was off a dock too, super easy and the pots are still soakn' hopefully get a few more tomorrow.YOU LIE! (quote from Kill Bill Volume 1) Westside, very impressive... This gives me hope about westside monster crawdad possibilities..huummmm. Good Job grasshopper :tup:
Post by: irishevox on September 29, 2014, 10:29:38 AM
Post by: h20hunter on September 29, 2014, 10:31:24 AM
Post by: Southpole on September 29, 2014, 12:42:56 PM
ANYONE HAVE 20 LBS I CAN BUY?I don't think anyone on here is a commercial crawfisherman. I see them in small grocery stores from time to time :dunno:
Post by: h20hunter on September 29, 2014, 12:55:55 PM
Post by: Shrimper on September 29, 2014, 04:05:13 PM
ANYONE HAVE 20 LBS I CAN BUY?
http://www.farm-2-market.com/fish-seafood/crawfish/ (http://www.farm-2-market.com/fish-seafood/crawfish/)
Post by: chiefeng on September 29, 2014, 08:42:47 PM
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on September 29, 2014, 08:52:25 PM
Post by: Brad Harshman on September 30, 2014, 08:20:51 PM
Here suey suey suey!!!!
Post by: Elkpiss on October 08, 2014, 09:38:43 AM
Post by: gr8whthunter on October 08, 2014, 09:51:56 AM
Post by: h20hunter on October 08, 2014, 10:09:32 AM
Fishing for tips during the late stages of an event of this magnitude? Please.....c'mon now. Those that have leads on local hogcraws are rarely willing to share. Yeah, you may get some tips like find some lakes with bank access next to a gravel type bottom by cattails....you may get a few tips like use local forage for bait...but not any honey holes. You see, ;), local hogcraw legends have been around a long time. So have those that persue them. Your best bet may be to hit the local tavern on karoake night, buy a few cold ones, and see what you can pry out of locals.
Seriously....find some local waters and get a pot out. Never to late to get in on the fun.
Post by: h20hunter on October 08, 2014, 10:25:25 AM
Post by: gr8whthunter on October 08, 2014, 10:27:49 AM
Post by: h20hunter on October 08, 2014, 10:28:49 AM
Post by: Shrimper on October 09, 2014, 02:12:39 PM
Made Crawdad omelets for breakfast, there were tasty. Oh, and my homemade traps seem to be working well.
Post by: Southpole on October 09, 2014, 02:36:51 PM
Post by: h20hunter on October 22, 2014, 04:00:39 PM
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on October 23, 2014, 06:42:43 PM
Post by: h20hunter on October 28, 2014, 02:44:56 PM
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on November 02, 2014, 07:44:19 AM
Post by: h20hunter on November 02, 2014, 08:16:07 AM
I'll await a compiled list of winners.....hey, lets face it....YOU ALL ARE WINNERS........... :chuckle: :puke:
Awards are ready to be mailed.
Post by: rasbo on November 24, 2014, 04:21:09 AM
Post by: Evil_EdwardO on November 24, 2014, 04:56:01 PM
Post by: Southpole on November 25, 2014, 06:18:23 AM
Even though I didn't get to participate in this one like last year, I just wanted to say Thanks!!! to H2O, Elkpiss, Brad, and anyone else I forgot, for putting this on and supplying Trophies and prizes. You guys are awesome!!!I will add my thanks to everyone who made this all possible as well. Thank you, Thank you :hello: Let's do this again next year!
Post by: h20hunter on December 02, 2014, 02:12:34 PM
Post by: Shrimper on January 29, 2015, 08:27:01 AM
Who ended up being the big winner of crawdad mania 2014?
Post by: h20hunter on January 29, 2015, 08:31:14 AM
Post by: Brad Harshman on January 29, 2015, 09:07:44 AM
Post by: h20hunter on January 29, 2015, 09:08:48 AM
Post by: moocher97 on January 29, 2015, 03:49:34 PM
Post by: Southpole on January 30, 2015, 08:45:14 AM
My custom pot for the winner is waiting to find out who the winner is. Sounds like we need a judge to comb through all the entries and deliver the results. Any takers?Are the clear winners not getting back to you guys for the prizes or what? I feel like a winner right now, does that count?
Post by: h20hunter on January 30, 2015, 08:54:50 AM
Nope...haven't heard anything.
Post by: Shrimper on January 30, 2015, 09:53:33 AM
Post by: Shrimper on January 30, 2015, 10:09:31 AM
Largest Hogcraw
Shrimper – 9”
Mzangara - 8¾”
Rasbo - 8½”
Moocher97 – 8”
Shrimper – 8”
Shrimper – 8”
Brad Harshman - 7¾”
Brad Harshman - 7½”
MathewHunter98 - 7½”
Colin - 7¼”
MC37493 - 6½”
Chiefeng - 5½”
BKMFR – 4½”
Total Pot Count
Rasbo - 72
Brad Harshman – 52
Elkpiss – 51
Rasbo had an 85 but not sure if that was in one pot.
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on January 30, 2015, 10:16:26 AM
Post by: h20hunter on January 30, 2015, 10:26:29 AM
Please PM me with shipping address and the awards shall be mailed out post haste!
Please PM Mr. Harshman for pot shipping info.
Post by: h20hunter on January 30, 2015, 10:39:41 AM
Here is a reminder of what is going out.
Don't be shy now (Rasbo!)....I had 'em made so you all are gett'n 'em!
Post by: Brad Harshman on January 30, 2015, 10:57:52 AM
Post by: Shrimper on January 30, 2015, 11:11:45 AM
We're all winners! I enjoyed a couple low country crafts boils this year. Love catching the dads and love chowing them down too.
I agree...
I have a few camping trips planned this year all revolving around catching dads, can't wait!
Last year's Hogcraw thread motivated me to build a few traps and try it out. Ironically the square traps I found at a garage sale out fish my Terry Bullard style homemade traps.
A HUGE thanks to, Brad, H20, Elkpiss & anyone else I missed.
Post by: h20hunter on January 30, 2015, 12:09:59 PM
Post by: Brad Harshman on January 30, 2015, 04:15:01 PM
Shrimp congratulations, I received your PM. I'll get that pot to you ASAP.
Post by: Southpole on January 30, 2015, 07:54:18 PM
:rockin: :rockin: :rockin: :rockin: :rockin: :rockin: :rockin: :rockin: :rockin: :rockin: :rockin: :rockin:We're all winners! I enjoyed a couple low country crafts boils this year. Love catching the dads and love chowing them down too.
I agree...
I have a few camping trips planned this year all revolving around catching dads, can't wait!
Last year's Hogcraw thread motivated me to build a few traps and try it out. Ironically the square traps I found at a garage sale out fish my Terry Bullard style homemade traps.
A HUGE thanks to, Brad, H20, Elkpiss & anyone else I missed.
Post by: Okanagan on January 31, 2015, 10:08:39 AM
I am a crawdad newbie and not sure where to post a few questions but this seems the most active.
1. What time of year is best to catch crawdads with a trap in NW WA?
2. Any tips on crawfish trapping a large river without a boat, just waders? Ditto for lakes?
A year ago I tried a wimpy little trap in a mud bottom river eddy beside a rock rubble causeway where I have seen large crawdads. In two nights caught only one pike minnow. Since then I have bought a better trap, read Terry Bullard's stuff and all of the posts here. Ready to try again.
Post by: h20hunter on January 31, 2015, 10:23:49 AM
Post by: rasbo on January 31, 2015, 12:52:14 PM
Post by: h20hunter on February 06, 2015, 08:04:47 AM
Post by: TeacherMan on February 06, 2015, 09:04:56 AM
Do many of the Lakes in the Colville area have them?
Post by: Shrimper on February 07, 2015, 03:42:23 PM
Thanks H20!
Post by: rasbo on February 08, 2015, 04:42:26 AM
Post by: Shrimper on February 21, 2015, 10:33:50 PM
With this warm weather it will be a good early season, can't wait to try it out in a couple months. I’m sure this trap is going to catch some serious crawdads.
Thanks again Brad!
Post by: Elkpiss on March 03, 2015, 10:04:58 AM
Post by: h20hunter on March 03, 2015, 10:10:55 AM