Euastacus kershawi - Gippsland spiny crayfish caught in the Highlands Victoria

[TheEgoProxy]

That is Huge!!! I never tried eating craw fish but I'm willing to (-_-)

hehehehe That size has a lot of meat and it must be taste good!!

[weeksy86]

Is that the biggest you've caught?

[Tripper308]

Hey guys, I chase these magnificent critters every now & then. One of my techniques is to drill a few holes in 35mm film canisters, then fill em with pilchard. The best bait I've used by far. Cheers.

[badcat72777]

Man! I sure love to cook that thing!!! Cook it in coconut milk with some chili wow!

[eryman17]

where did you get a ring net like that? ive been looking around for one and cant find one with mesh that small but i was thinkin about just making one

[euastacus]

@eryman17 Here in OZ  we get these hoop nets at Kmart, BCF and any good tackle stores.

[LtProfty]

hes a beauty mate!

[euastacus]

@mrTJT2001

interesting creatures to study, much smarter then what people think.

My favorite animal by far.

[Alpinegold333]

These are crayfish that we have in OZ, and yes many grow HUGE.

Nice video Mate!

[dookiekong007]

damn, that's a HUGE crayfish

[cash200778]

What a cray! Nice catch.

[apard7]

i call that crayfish a lobster XD

[dookiekong007]

@apard7 nah, the lobster is still different, but that was a huge crayfish

[apard7]

@dookiekong007 i still call lobster!

[apard7]

@dookiekong007 oh and did you eat it?

[dookiekong007]

@apard7 that wasn't me. But there is a clear difference between a crayfish and lobster.

[vahagnantonyan]

isnt that a lobster, crawfish are smaller, i think

[wingscancer]

@vahagnantonyan no lobsters in Aust

[SaucyTuRkLeBiRd]

@wingscancer yes there are rock lobsters eastern lobsters etc

[nirvanaguitarlesson]

Crayfish on steroids

[MultiNOONGA]

bloody hell!!!! that this is HUGE !!!!!!! omg

nice one mate.

[mrrrloc]

bet this asian dresses up everytime he goes out his home

[714RIPPER]

@mrrrloc wow you're cool.

[Timurchin1]

monster

[armyman329]

holy crap!!!! ive never caught anything like that

[kmhockeykm]

thats huge

[Realisticalcynic]

what a beauty!

[blownable]

Man would I like to shove one of those Crayfish down the pants of my Math teacher. He'd instantly become a "she" due to having a distinguishing organ being eaten.

[chihuo1]

wow !!!!!  5*****

[roisu]

Holly...... that can be a PIT BULL door dog!

[euastacus]

Obviously mate you don't know your crayfish laws in Victoria, Australia. This is how we play down here ; )

For those who may be planning a crayfish trip in the grater Victoria, please read the following Victorian Recreational Fishing Guide 2009-2010

Happy Cray fishing.

[gookieegg]

why dont u fish proply for them and not cheath by using that net and just meat and rope like ya ment too

[ohsolamejames]

awesome i want one as a pet an i will name him king charlie the 3rd

[euastacus]

Its a good time to go out for them, the season is warming up, Euastacus Kershawi are more active during warmer months. Liver is a top bait but soft. Euastacus Kershawi are aggressive by nature, use hardy baits like chicken or red meat. I like the last four hours of the day. I would not place the hoop nets to far out, they don't retrieve well in these condition. On the outer edge of most river bends are some nice deep slower running pools, snag areas are also productive. Happy Crayfishing

[anthacdc]

@euastacus arint freshwater cray active in cold months? during winter

[euastacus]

@anthacdc I found that Euastacus kershawi are more productive during the warmer months while Euastacus armatus are more active during winter. By law Euastacus armatus are only caught during the winter period, Closed season is from 1 September to 30 April.

[wingscancer]

@euastacus laws are diff in nsw

[anthacdc]

Hi im want to go fish for these awesome crayfish, im planing to go Bunyip River, What is the best bait?

What time of the day?

Where should i through the net in the middle or on the shore line?

Anyother tips?

Thanks if you could answer those questions that would be great.

also is this time of year a good time to catch them?

Cheers.

[TheOldasgold]

WOW!!! That thing Gigantic!!!!! enjoying your vids keep them coming.