lakes entrance
Today we all got up early at about 6 am because we planned to go to Lakes Entrance to catch crabs. The initiation might be a little funny but actually we were excited especially Christiana. Eight people with two cars gathered outside our house and prepared to fulfill a great event.
On the way there it was a little rainy and the drivers Jacky and the so called younger brother of Veiya would be a little tired, we stopped some time and spent over three hours to drive there.
We firstly bought 3 licences and found a jetty showed in picture 2. Unfortunately we faced with a heavy wind and rain at times, which somehow affected our mood. The process of crabbing was a little bitter and sweet, our inexperience and weak preparedness contributed to our fuss. The ropes were too slender and when we pulled them from the water our hands felt hurt. Near to dusk there was coming an old man and told us some recipes for crabbing, like that we should throw our nets further and tighten the chicken meat to the bottom of the net.
We spent all the half day there and extended the time to about 9 pm catching over 40 crabs. That time it was so dark and our excitement was rushed by the darkness and starving. We went home at about 12 pm and immediately prepared to wash and cook the crabs because fresh ones were supposed to be excellent for dining. Eight people began another achievement, to wash, to cook, to eat, to clean.
Until the day after tomorrow, I can clearly smell the flavour of the crabs and the flavour of the rain and water on that day.
in the car
where we began
killer
handsome crab but not me
flying net
crabbing family
overlook lakes entrance
dusk time
after rain
night smile
crabs served with fried rice cake
remains
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16 November 2008 at 11:39 pm
Hi there... I was looking for some info on crabbing in Melbourne... Looks like yous did well! Do you mind emailing me some details of which area in Lakes Entrance this is? top
5 December 2008 at 9:28 pm
Hi! Can you post the details of where and what I need to buy to prepare for crab catching. Also any tips on how to catch. Deeply appreciated, planning to go next week and hard to find info on internet top
6 March 2009 at 10:33 pm
can u give me directions on how to get to that pier where you caught the crabs? ty =]
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