How do you cray fish?

Question

Could anyone tell me how i can cray fish/ The equipment i will need/ And when is the best time to go cray fishing.

Thanks in advance,

xo

Answer 1

A cray fish is a fresh water lobster. The British cray fish is a protected species and disturbing it or catching it is a criminal offence. However, the European cray fish, which also occurs in the UK is not protected, nor considered endangered. However, you need to know your crustaceans well to tell the two apart. But if you know a particular stretch of water only has the European variety, I'd guess that you could either put down pots as for lobsters or pick them out with a net.

Answer 2

crayfishing is not as easy as it sounds. You are going to need a quick hand or a net. You should go crayfishing in a brook or gently flowing stream. Lift rocks and keep a close watch for movement. When you see a crayfish grab it from the rear at the tail. They can walk forward, but they flick their tail for a burst of speed. therefore attacking from the back is the best bet. You can also buy a crawfish trap at walmart for about 5.99 and bait it with dead fish or chicken and throw it in a stagnant lake. Year round is okay to fish for crays but the warmer the temperature of the water the better./ HAVE FUN CRAWFISHING

Answer 3

a hook on a rope with some bacon or summin on the end. just drop it in the water and pull it up occasionally

charles s - it is not illegal as i have been cray fishing down my local brook with a few mates and a community support officer and a police man have come up to us while we are doing it and just spoke to us

Answer 4

there also know as crawdads around southern Illinois where i live..I've never eatin them tho..i use them for fishing in rivers

Answer 5

With a trap, similar to a small lobster pot, bait it with a piece of meat or fish, leave in the water for a few hours, enjoy.