Wisconsin Crayfish Catch and Cook | Family Outdoor Fun

You can leave your line, you can leave your pole, we'll still go fishin' in the crawfish hole! Nick invited me to a crayfish boil, but we were still missing the main ingredient. We spent about an hour walking up and down his family's property on the Oconto River and we got into 'em good! From scoping them out until the last shell was cracked, this one was fun for all ages!
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[@tylerflaten2410]

There isn’t a lot of good craw fishing videos on KZbin but this one is probably one of the best

[@PlayinHookySportfishing]

I really appreciate that Tyler! Spread the word, and if you haven't subscribed already, make sure to do that!

[@coltstevens2030]

Nice. Love seeing how ppl outside of Louisiana do crawfish boils. There is a few ways to peel the tails with no utensils. I have noticed ppl up north always use butter to dip the meat as well. That’s different but it’s cool to see as I said. Enjoyed the video.

[@bucktalesoutdoors7566]

Love this , good day catching crawdaddies and good eats !

[@str8dropmuzikgroup790]

Hi new here showing support! That looks like fun. And the kids are having a good time!

[@bakerstreet101]

Love the Wisconsin accent!

[@nickbeschta6031]

Awesome video Dave! We had a great time crabbin with you and we look forward to catching more bucket loads of crayfish with you. They were delicious!

[@PlayinHookySportfishing]

I appreciate the invite pally!

[@lakwatserangpusa3062]

It's so cool!

[@codywwefancox6825]

That look fun family time there at the lake

[@kategray2522]

Loved the vid

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

Fun catching and awesome eating. Great video

[@PlayinHookySportfishing]

Thanks for checking it out Wayne!

[@Dagonhills]

Awesome vid, it's so beautiful there. Take care.

[@MrKaido93]

What an awesome family Crayfish hunting and catching adventure! You'll caught a mighty bountiful harvest of them! Those crayfish are truly mini Freshwater Lobsters! The Crayfish that you caught do look like tgey could be either the "Virile"/ :Northern" Crayfish species and possibly the "Big Water" "Robust" Crayfish species or a related species. The nets that you used do look like a very practical design, very effective as , you just scooped out loades of Crayfish, what an awesome effective way to go! Over the years in Crayfish Hunting/Catching, I discovered that using 16/18 inch long stainless steel Food Tongs are also a very effective impliment to use for catch Crayfish as an extension of one's hand! The long Food Tongs also serve as an effective Personal Safety Device against Poision Ivy, Snapping Turtles, Snakes other Wildlife and for safely picking up broken glass bottles, Light Bulbs etc. You can also dispatch and chop small fish as bait with the Long Food Tongs. As far as good traps go Crayster has excellent well designed and made traps. I use the Crayster Snake River Trap. Lots to choose from. Good job, keep the filmed Adventures coming! Wishing You Safe Crayfish Hunting/ Catching Adventures!

[@PlayinHookySportfishing]

Thanks for watching and all the awesome comments!! 👊👊👊

[@mauimarcus]

Awesome, I loved this vid. Made me homesick for my home turf Up North in Vilas County.

[@PlayinHookySportfishing]

Love Vilas County!

[@JohnAmes]

Awesome video my friend well done

[@watchemt.m.2351]

Great job loved the video! Wisconsinite here and my kiddo and I are going to be taking this up next season thanks to KZbin and epic videos like this! Can’t wait!

[@PlayinHookySportfishing]

Greatly appreciate it man!!

[@FishTips]

Looks like a great time!

[@PlayinHookySportfishing]

It sure was pal!

[@JCTOutdoors]

Awesome video bro 👍 keep up the great work

[@angelasbusybeesgardenandho4627]

Hello new friend. That crawfish looks so delicious. Thanks for sharing.

[@theliuview7005]

They are very popular summer food in China. Very tasty!

[@RaisingASingleMom]

Hey new friend! Big Crawfish! My daughter would have love this trip. She loves Crawfish. You guys are funny. Prepping for a big Crawfish boil.

[@mosierboy3631]

That was fun! I’m sure that Michigan water was nice and cool too! Awesome video my friend! BABAAM!!

[@PlayinHookySportfishing]

Actually Wisconsin water, but it’s only 60 miles from Michigan and flows into Lake Michigan. Thanks for watching!!

[@MountainStateAngler]

There’s a lake a few hours away from me when we drop the cage we pull out 25 plus usually. I never had a crawfish boil but hear it’s one of the best tasting foods around.

[@PlayinHookySportfishing]

These were the the perfect eating size.

[@jefflowney2114]

hand hunt with net ect but while you do that all day always set a few traps check em before you go get another few lbs

[@PlayinHookySportfishing]

Man, if we would have set some traps they would be full in no time and the time we’d spend taking the 975 little ones out of the trap for the 25 big ones, I could just go and nab the 25 more that I’d want. For every 100 crayfish we see, we only go after the biggest few.

[@fishlovme]

That was awesome! I haven't had crayfish in years, I may have to try that sometime!

[@PlayinHookySportfishing]

This video was a long time coming. I knew I wanted to make this video before I even bought my first camera! It's such a unique thing.

[@KTxO5]

Great video

[@PlayinHookySportfishing]

Thanks very much!

[@ConfidencePlus]

Hello new friend! This food looks really yummy!!!💥

[@darrensnorthernlife1184]

Looks like a blast and tasty too! Great video dude!

[@PlayinHookySportfishing]

Thanks very much, Darren. You can come try it some time!

[@darrensnorthernlife1184]

School'sOut Fishing Deal👍

[@GrantMcIntosh]

That's a good spot to catch them!

[@GrantMcIntosh]

Looked delicious!

[@MuskyHans]

Nice crawfish that you caught

[@PlayinHookySportfishing]

Thanks bud!

[@jeddbobb]

Great video! Subscribed.

[@PlayinHookySportfishing]

Thanks! Really appreciate it! Tell your friends!!!

[@dustinstadler3040]

Very cool looked grubbin

[@PlayinHookySportfishing]

Thanks for watching, Dustin. If you haven't already, please hit the subscribe button!

[@pattywagon51]

Yummmmm, good eatin' ;-)

[@MrJames_Bondage]

At the inlaws place on the oconto river literally right now, neat video,been watching a lot of Bushcraft and catch and cook videos and didn't expect to see one in oconto!

[@PlayinHookySportfishing]

That's awesome! If you haven't already, please subscribe to the channel, Tim!!

[@str8dropmuzikgroup790]

😂😂It’s no big deal... he showed you everything

[@lakwatserangpusa3062]

I love Crawfish! Please send me some!New friend here!

[@dannyoseid]

I’m guessing you guys have been told this but the “albino” ones are the locals . You can toss those ones back cause they’re native , but great catches on the rustys

[@PlayinHookySportfishing]

The video is pretty bad at showing how light the crayfish was. More likely it was leucistic and not albino, but unfortunately there are no native crayfish in our rivers any more. That crayfish had very noticeable “rusty” patches on the carapace and claws. I think the thing is still alive in his aquarium.

[@DCBronzies]

Never tried them, but those bad boys look tasty!

[@PlayinHookySportfishing]

They're a lot of work, but it's a fun way to spend an afternoon!

[@MaxDugan1987]

I remember when me and my brothers caught hundreds of crayfish during a storm on Lake Michigan. They were just crawling on the beach. Our dad was grossed out that they came from Lake Michigan told us to throw them away so we ended up dumping the box over a teen couple making out in a cave on the beach lmao

[@PlayinHookySportfishing]

Lmao

[@Kyler-.-]

I live near Antigo. What time of the year is the best to do this? Just walk shallow creeks/streams and look for them with the net?

[@PlayinHookySportfishing]

My friends do this far more than I do, but their favorite time is June. Their shells get super hard later in the summer. It’s super easy to do, just find a river with a lot of rock/gravel.

[@archeryfirst3527]

By the looks, u guys are a ways N on the Oconto?

[@PlayinHookySportfishing]

I believe that is correct. We are waaayyyyy upriver. If you haven't subscribed yet, please do so! I'd love for you to see the rest of my adventures!

[@peytonmayer4050]

Do you take the poop line out at all before eating?

[@PlayinHookySportfishing]

Great question! We do not. Hopefully the 24 hours of sitting in the water and changing the water out will purge the crayfish and they'll be poop free. Can't taste either way, usually it is just a bit grittier. Don't think about it and you'll have no worries! Thanks for the comment! Please click the subscribe button if you haven't already!

[@JB_Machine]

Can you go to any creeks, or is there certain places to go?

[@PlayinHookySportfishing]

Almost any water in Wisconsin has them, the best places have a rocky bottom where lots of crayfish can hide.

[@lakwatserangpusa3062]

So that's how you catch em?

[@menglr]

where is this place? I've been trying to find a place to catch some.

[@PlayinHookySportfishing]

They’re all over the place. This particular river is in oconto county, but they’re all over Wisconsin. You have to find the spots where there’s a lot of gravel and rock.

[@caseyfenlon2238]

When’s the best time to do this in Wisconsin? Would like to not get eaten alive by mosquitoes

[@PlayinHookySportfishing]

Oh boy! If that’s your goal then never!! Lol. June or July, and to avoid mosquitoes, try the middle of the day. Could you do me a favor and hit that subscribe button? Thanks!!!

[@natalierew6212]

Keep those shells and make a killer seafood stock. waste not want not.

[@PlayinHookySportfishing]

They’re an invasive species here in Wisconsin. Can’t really waste em in my opinion. Can always walk down to the river and get more and the ecosystem will be better for it.

[@terralore720]

That is not an albino Crayfish, its a rusty Crayfish. Your catching two different species there. Northern clearwater and Rusty.

[@PlayinHookySportfishing]

Every crayfish in that river is a rusty crayfish. That one happened to be leucistic, so you’re right, not albino. Thanks for watching!

[@desert_hawk]

Where in Wisconsin are you?

[@PlayinHookySportfishing]

This was in Oconto County.

[@juliemanarin4127]

Not crab or crab meat...crayfish are closer to lobster or shrimp

[@PlayinHookySportfishing]

They sure are!!! Thanks for watching! 👍🏻👍🏻👊👊👊

[@coryfarris8823]

You need to turn off the boil and let them soak for 20 minutes and the water needs to be at 150 degrees

[@PlayinHookySportfishing]

Thanks for watching!! 👊👊👊

[@coryfarris8823]

Your missing everything else like lemon oranges garlic onions celery mushrooms green onions and liquid seafood boil

[@PlayinHookySportfishing]

Lol thanks for watching!

[@tannerwyman3524]

What type of crawfish

[@PlayinHookySportfishing]

Those are probably rusty crayfish.