Rake Crabbing @ Thompson Beach
Following the original plan, the noobs were suppose catch some crabs. However, true to Murphy's Law, it all went wrong. Only two of the noobs turned up. Nonetheless, here is their story..
At approximately 1000, we embark on our journey. It took us about45 minutes to get there. Throughout the journey there, the scenery was nothing but vast empty lands spanning the horizon. One cannot help but think that SA is such a big place.
Upon arriving at our destinition, we were greeted by the warm sun and buzzing flies ( which were freaking irritating). Stupid aussie flies seems to have an affinity of buzzing near our faces. Maybe we are just a good looking bunch.lol
The beach is a breathtaking place. The warm sun burning our skin, the gentle breeze that carrasses our faces, the light blue sky, the clear waters, the sound of waves crashing, the sounds of birds chirping. It was all too alluring and calm. This crab sanctuary.A great place to escape from the bustling, noisy and dusty city.
After lubing up ourselves with sun block, we armed ourselves with our trustee rakes and pails
and charged towards the fatty crabs.
For the next 2hours or so, we thread the water in search of crabs. Maybe i should explain the arcane technique of rake crabbing. When u spot a crab (which is the hardest part), approach it with stealth. Next, use the rake and rake it to death. Chances are, the crab will flee forward, and in that case, just proceed to rake the shit out of it. However, if the crab flee towards you, you are basically screwed. Just jump and shout like a girl.
According to Lily, the other technique is to allow the crab to attach itself to one of your hands. Using the other hand, just simply grab the crab from the back. Talking about craziness, one dude who was with us actually grabbed a crab with his barehands, while coming face to face with the crab!
After a hard day of work, we manage to caught a decent 20 crabs or so.I'll upload some videos of crabbing action and a panoromic view of the beach later.
Satisfied with our catch, we headed back home where a feast of delicious fatty crabs awaits.
des @ 12.55am
At approximately 1000, we embark on our journey. It took us about45 minutes to get there. Throughout the journey there, the scenery was nothing but vast empty lands spanning the horizon. One cannot help but think that SA is such a big place.
Upon arriving at our destinition, we were greeted by the warm sun and buzzing flies ( which were freaking irritating). Stupid aussie flies seems to have an affinity of buzzing near our faces. Maybe we are just a good looking bunch.lol
The beach is a breathtaking place. The warm sun burning our skin, the gentle breeze that carrasses our faces, the light blue sky, the clear waters, the sound of waves crashing, the sounds of birds chirping. It was all too alluring and calm. This crab sanctuary.A great place to escape from the bustling, noisy and dusty city.
After lubing up ourselves with sun block, we armed ourselves with our trustee rakes and pails
and charged towards the fatty crabs.
For the next 2hours or so, we thread the water in search of crabs. Maybe i should explain the arcane technique of rake crabbing. When u spot a crab (which is the hardest part), approach it with stealth. Next, use the rake and rake it to death. Chances are, the crab will flee forward, and in that case, just proceed to rake the shit out of it. However, if the crab flee towards you, you are basically screwed. Just jump and shout like a girl.
According to Lily, the other technique is to allow the crab to attach itself to one of your hands. Using the other hand, just simply grab the crab from the back. Talking about craziness, one dude who was with us actually grabbed a crab with his barehands, while coming face to face with the crab!
After a hard day of work, we manage to caught a decent 20 crabs or so.I'll upload some videos of crabbing action and a panoromic view of the beach later.
Satisfied with our catch, we headed back home where a feast of delicious fatty crabs awaits.
des @ 12.55am
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