Christmas Crayfish

Hi All.
I trust you have all had a wonderful Christmas with lots of great food, and company. My family had a subdued day with presents being opened in the morning and a late lunch followed by a quiet afternoon in the pool. We then spent the evening at my parents house and enjoyed a wonderful Christmas dinner.
I did manage to grab a few crayfish the other day and have since given all bar one away to family and friends. I am sure they will enjoy them as much if not more than I enjoy catching them. I have been playing with a few GoPro mounts lately and filmed the following clip using one of the mounts attached to my crayfish loop.

It is quite a simple technique to learn once you see how it is done and I hope this clip demonstrates the use of a loop clearly, of course you should check the regulations in your area first to see what permits are required and if it is legal to use one. If it is and you have the appropriate permits watch the clip, see how to use a loop, then get out and enjoy catching and eating you own crayfish. 

Have fun and Enjoy the Holiday season.

Merry Christmas 2014

	Merry Christmas 2014

 

Well another year has passed yet again, and what a year it has been..

I hope you are keeping well, and wish you all the very best wishes for the festive season, and a healthy and happy 2015.

My year started off with my son beginning his, Senior and Final Year at High School, so as you can imagine his days were quickly filled with homework, and essays etc.   

But now school is over and out to the real world he will go. Hehe.

My Wife & I went on a lifetime dream holiday to South Africa, staying in part in the Kruger National Park in a 6+ Star Safari Accommodation. We were also fortunate enough to enjoy the hospitality a close friend on a game farm and had a wonderful time, something we hope to do again soon.

The Safari was wonderful, and we saw all the BIG 5 animals whilst there, Rhino, Lions, Elephants, Leopards, and Hippo. as well as many many other wonderful animals The whole trip was out of this world, and I have to say, given the opportunity, we would certainly go again. We also did quite a bit of exploring and seeing the vast countryside, which was beautiful.  I also has the opportunity to do some tracking and hunting with locals which was amazing.

Following our trip, I  continued on to Madagascar for a further 10 day Diving Trip with my good friend Greg Pickering. There we stayed on a boat, and managed to do quite a bit of diving and spear fishing with all fish donated to the locals.  Madagascar is a much laid back, out of the way destination, with beautiful wildlife, animals and clear waters. (read all about it in my previous posts) We are planning another trip next year so stay tuned…

Until then I am off to grab some crayfish for Christmas....

Here’s wishing you and your families all the very best for the Holidays, and a Healthy & Safe 2015.

See you all again in the new Year,

Bluegroper.