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WA Crayfish available to locals again

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Created by GrumpySmurf > 9 months ago, 16 Dec 2016
GrumpySmurf
WA, 230 posts
16 Dec 2016 9:59AM
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Finally we will be able to buy and afford some local crayfish. I know there's talk that Lancelin jetty will start selling direct from the boats soon, but, does anyone know any specific of when / where / how much I can buy ASAP?


Mark _australia
WA, 23467 posts
16 Dec 2016 12:27PM
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You've always been able to buy them at the fish place behind the servo?


Mackerel
WA, 313 posts
16 Dec 2016 2:19PM
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50 crays per boat / per year - so you can expect pretty much buggar all.

worrier
WA, 726 posts
16 Dec 2016 3:56PM
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It's just a trial at this stage but a great idea
W

ThinkaBowtit
WA, 1134 posts
17 Dec 2016 12:55PM
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Mackerel said..
50 crays per boat / per year - so you can expect pretty much buggar all.


One boat can sell one cray a week. Bugger all doesn't even start to describe it, that's a joke, surely??

Mark _australia
WA, 23467 posts
17 Dec 2016 8:51PM
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^^^ The 'joke' started under Minister Norman Moore's leadership. New rules where they can fish any time but have to try and guess when based on what price may be, so don't get your quota too early as price doubles for Chinese New Year and all that crap. Then, on your day off not allowed to catch a dhufish or snapper, or even take a charter out once a year (not even a non-fishing charter) for a few quids.

If they wanna sell all their catch straight off the boat, let them.
But no, Govt wants to protect the export industry..... even though normal folk don't really care if a some rich Singaporean can't pose for his mates with a $200 cray at New Year.
Maybe throw more enforcement resources at the asians pilfering abalone and crays, even bread n butter fish, etc for the local restaurants and just let the pro's run their business.......

Chris6791
WA, 3271 posts
18 Dec 2016 4:54PM
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Mark _australia said..
^^^ The 'joke' started under Minister Norman Moore's leadership. New rules where they can fish any time but have to try and guess when based on what price may be, so don't get your quota too early as price doubles for Chinese New Year and all that crap. ...



So you mean like normal market demand and supply? like the Chinese want lots at their New Year and are prepared to pay for it?

cauncy
WA, 8407 posts
18 Dec 2016 8:57PM
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Sick to death eating these critters





kk
WA, 953 posts
18 Dec 2016 9:00PM
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The most over rated food on the planet I think!

ThinkaBowtit
WA, 1134 posts
18 Dec 2016 9:16PM
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Big expensive cockroaches of the sea floor. But I agree, if there's a demand for them the fishermen should be allowed to sell them direct off the boat.

cauncy
WA, 8407 posts
18 Dec 2016 9:39PM
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kk said...
The most over rated food on the planet I think!


If a plate of mud crab or blue swimmers were on offer I'd prefer them
However 1 min at the boil
Butterfly
Prep searing hot pan with a touch of garlic and olive oil
30 sec flesh down 30 sec she'll down
Salt, pepper and a drizzle of fresh lemon
Overrated for $36 a licence
Your tripping

whippingboy
WA, 1104 posts
19 Dec 2016 10:51AM
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Back in the Olden days (1940's), it was a sack of crays for a single rabbit !!

Mark _australia
WA, 23467 posts
19 Dec 2016 12:45PM
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Chris6791 said..

Mark _australia said..
^^^ The 'joke' started under Minister Norman Moore's leadership. New rules where they can fish any time but have to try and guess when based on what price may be, so don't get your quota too early as price doubles for Chinese New Year and all that crap. ...




So you mean like normal market demand and supply? like the Chinese want lots at their New Year and are prepared to pay for it?


Yes valid point .... I didn't write it well but I am talking about having to predict weekly fluctuations. Guys have to guess at the price in a few days to know whether to fish now. Its dumb.



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