Snorkelling for Crayfish

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nicos

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TOE 007 wrote:
Another tip i can give you if you dive between the dik kelp , rather use shorter 'bodyboarding fins ' you are much more manuvarable [spelling] .


No worries mate !! all good , all good
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Luckily in Durban we don't have to work the kelp, only got to watch the morays!
 
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bhugwav

Sealiner
thats true i have seen 2 eels thus far...heads popping out of the rocks...i went close to him and he did nothing...they seem harmless unless you interfer with them....i think.....and papa don't worry i will keep you guys informed how my experiences are....and many thanks to all the guys that assisted me here...i will never forgot all the advice........
one more question....if u see a cray that is in a round hole in the middle of a tall rock...there is only place for him to fit in there, and all u can see is his 2 long feelers.....how do you take him out???
 
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bhugwav

Sealiner
hi guys, i have been in the water this weekend, and what an awsum experience it was.
1. the big crayfish tends to hold on tight and wiggle alot when u catch them.
2. the smaller ones tend to run away so u have to follow them, they bloodly quick in the water...esp when i released them.

guys, which tides are the best ones to dive to see more crayfish ? high, low, springs??? help please
 
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nicos

Senior Member
bhugwav wrote:
hi guys, i have been in the water this weekend, and what an awsum experience it was.
1. the big crayfish tends to hold on tight and wiggle alot when u catch them.
2. the smaller ones tend to run away so u have to follow them, they bloodly quick in the water...esp when i released them.

guys, which tides are the best ones to dive to see more crayfish ? high, low, springs??? help please
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You know that the season is closed right?
 
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bhugwav

Sealiner
yes....i do , that is why i released them safely.Nicos are u a pro snorkeller ? maybe u could share some of your experiences ?
 
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nicos

Senior Member
bhugwav wrote:
yes....i do , that is why i released them safely.Nicos are u a pro snorkeller ? maybe u could share some of your experiences ?
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Nooit bru, I am just a recreational bug catcher! Love catching them creepy crawlies...

But come March I'll be out there looking for them, we should all hook up and go dive together.
 
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bhugwav

Sealiner
man....u just took the words out of my mouth,....i'd love too....pm your contact details.....where do u normally dive?? and what are the best tides or times for these buggers ??
 
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OJ

Senior Member
Ha! Firstly I have to point out that I love catching crays... started in the Cape a few years ago and actually found that kelp wasn't an issue - often used it to pull myself down when feeling lazy - just sometimes pulls your mask off when coming up through it.

Eels in KZN can be problematic though so watch for that. Touch wood - have not been bitten yet but have a couple of scars on my hands from rocks etc.

Now that the licence has gone up to 500 Ront I think my crayfishing career may come to an abrupt halt.
 
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nicos

Senior Member
OJ wrote:
Eels in KZN can be problematic though so watch for that. Touch wood - have not been bitten yet but have a couple of scars on my hands from rocks etc.

Now that the licence has gone up to 500 Ront I think my crayfishing career may come to an abrupt halt.
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Ja, those eels are real buggers!

500 Ront... we will all be buying our permits this month for the start of the season on the 1st, so at least we have a minimum of one last "cheap" season left! I think the 1st is on a Monday.. so leave will be booked in advance :)
 
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bhugwav

Sealiner
what i meant to say OJ , is don't be disappointed, if u willing to teach me, i'll pay for your licience.....deal?
 
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nicos

Senior Member
I used to dive Umdloti extensively all the way to Peace (Piece? Peas?) cottage, but that was because my diving partner had a house at the bottom of south beach road. He has now sold it, and I am too lazy to walk far, so I need to find some new spots.
 
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nicos

Senior Member
OJ wrote:
bhugwav wrote:
what i meant to say OJ , is don't be disappointed, if u willing to teach me, i'll pay for your licience.....deal?
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Bhugwav - done deal!
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We should organise a Sealine social dive sometime in March. I'd probably be away at the start of the season, but would be keen for a little dive and bug-braai.
 
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