Blueadventures Posted June 8 Posted June 8 (edited) No flying as went fishing with clear winter coastal waters up here🙃 Needed some fresh seafood. Edited June 8 by Blueadventures 4 1
Blueadventures Posted June 8 Posted June 8 2 minutes ago, facthunter said: Watch out the Noahs and crocs don't get you. Nev Water is 22 degrees; Cros don't eat when 22 degrees or less. 1 1
facthunter Posted June 8 Posted June 8 That's what the crocs want you to believe. They warm themselves up in the sun, with their Mouth wide open to keep their (tiny) Brain cool. Nev 1
onetrack Posted June 8 Posted June 8 (edited) What's the fish species, Mike? Looks like a tasty feed. The marine experts over here on the left coast are saying the Western rock lobster spawning levels this season are the highest in a decade and the increased levels of juveniles holds great promise for a bumper lobster harvest in 4-5 years. Edited June 8 by onetrack 1
skippydiesel Posted June 8 Posted June 8 That's a crayfish - True lobsters do not inhabit Australian waters. Calling a crayfish a lobster, is a marketing ploy.😈 1
BrendAn Posted June 8 Posted June 8 2 hours ago, Blueadventures said: No flying as went fishing with clear winter coastal waters up here🙃 Needed some fresh seafood. Can you start a what caught this week topic please. No need to rubbing it in .😁 1
Blueadventures Posted June 8 Posted June 8 (edited) 47 minutes ago, onetrack said: What's the fish species, Mike? Looks like a tasty feed. The marine experts over here on the left coast are saying the Western rock lobster spawning levels this season are the highest in a decade and the increased levels of juveniles holds great promise for a bumper lobster harvest in 4-5 years. West has a great way of managing the Rock Lobster which should keep the catch rates and stock population sustainable. Coral Trout is the fish (Locally know as a coastal trout, Bar cheek or Long Spot Trout {as the spots are oval and oblong on the cheeks} the Cay is an Ornate Crayfish (we cook the tail meat and also the legs). Both top of the tree taste wise. Cheers. Edited June 8 by Blueadventures 1
onetrack Posted June 8 Posted June 8 (edited) Skippy, even the W.A. Govt calls them Western Rock Lobster - because it's the scientific name for them. But all the locals call them crayfish - incorrectly, because scientifically, they aren't crayfish. Crayfish have big claws, lobsters don't have big claws. https://www.wa.gov.au/government/announcements/lobster-fishers-enjoy-the-coming-whites-run https://museum.wa.gov.au/explore/articles/lobsters-rock-lobsters-and-crayfish Edited June 8 by onetrack
facthunter Posted June 8 Posted June 8 Yes they will easily Pierce the skin between your thumb and first finger. One claw is usually Larger than the Other. Smaller ones are called Yabbies. I have them in my dam. A NATIVE species, apparently. Some are Known as Marron. Nev 2
skippydiesel Posted June 8 Posted June 8 (edited) 1 hour ago, onetrack said: Skippy, even the W.A. Govt calls them Western Rock Lobster - because it's the scientific name for them. But all the locals call them crayfish - incorrectly, because scientifically, they aren't crayfish. Crayfish have big claws, lobsters don't have big claws. https://www.wa.gov.au/government/announcements/lobster-fishers-enjoy-the-coming-whites-run https://museum.wa.gov.au/explore/articles/lobsters-rock-lobsters-and-crayfish Many Europeans considered crayfish a less desirable food to the lobster. I think it was WA that came up with the idea to call then Lobsters. The rest of the World calls them crayfish. As I understand it, the name lobster was conferred, to make them a more attractive marketing proposition - particularly to the Japanese, but also other Asian markets. The true lobster have massive claws - the lobstermen put strong rubber bands on the claws, for their safety and the rest of the catch. FYI: Commercially harvested lobster species seem to mainly inhabit the North Atlantic & associated seas. Crayfish are sometimes caught in the lobster pots' - In my childhood the crays, being of little value, were used as a bait fish for lobster pots. This has probably changed in the 50 or so years since. You can call a chook an eagle, if you want, but doesnt make it soar like one (even in WA)😈 Edited June 8 by skippydiesel 1
onetrack Posted June 8 Posted June 8 You didn't read the W.A. Museum article, did you, Skippy? It's the marine scientists who set the official genus and official name. Yes, common names and marketing names are often at odds with the official scientific names. Don't get us started on Jewfish or Dhufish, that could start another War! 😄 2
facthunter Posted June 8 Posted June 8 There's about 6 names in France for Crayfish like critters. What the Locals call them would be good enough then you know what you are getting. "ONE of THEM" is OK when you are at a Fish Co-op Counter. Who Cares as long as it's fresh and affordable. Nev 1 1
BrendAn Posted June 8 Posted June 8 (edited) How many pages are you 2 going to ad to this topic trying to out do one another. I think most of us are here for talk about flying, not sure if anyone cares if it's a crayfish or a lobster.😁 Edited June 8 by BrendAn 2 1 1
facthunter Posted June 8 Posted June 8 It's all Mikes fault trying to Make us Jealous(successfully).. Nev 1 2
BrendAn Posted June 8 Posted June 8 16 minutes ago, facthunter said: It's all Mikes fault trying to Make us Jealous(successfully).. Nev I know. You have to watch him 1 1
planedriver Posted June 8 Posted June 8 Whether Lobster or crayfish, if he sends some to The Oaks for pilot appraisal, i'm certain he'll get approval either way. They're always happy to advise, and so good like that!😜 4 1
Moneybox Posted June 8 Posted June 8 We used to call them Painted Crays (vegetarian), the others Red Rock Crayfish (carnivores). We went out last week and had a couple of flying fish scoot across the water ahead of the boat. 1
onetrack Posted June 8 Posted June 8 Well, that's one way to get back on an aviation track. Moneybox, did you notice if the flying fish were using flaps or sideslip, to land? 😄 3 1
Moneybox Posted June 8 Posted June 8 15 minutes ago, onetrack said: Well, that's one way to get back on an aviation track. Moneybox, did you notice if the flying fish were using flaps or sideslip, to land? 😄 I was too busy studying the beautiful bands of colour on the wings. 2
facthunter Posted June 8 Posted June 8 Were you on the Road to Mandalay, where the Flying Fishes Play? Nev 2
pmccarthy Posted June 8 Posted June 8 I have been on the road to Mandalay a few times. There were no fish. 1 1
Blueadventures Posted June 8 Posted June 8 15 hours ago, Moneybox said: We used to call them Painted Crays (vegetarian), the others Red Rock Crayfish (carnivores). We went out last week and had a couple of flying fish scoot across the water ahead of the boat. People do Crays Ornate and Painted.pdfCrays Ornate and Painted.pdfCrays Ornate and Painted.pdfCrays Ornate and Painted.pdfCrays Ornate and Painted.pdfcall them Painted, but by mistake (I did the same years ago) Painted's have the stripe running length wise down the legs and lesser blueish colour and Ornate's have the leg striping around the legs. 1 1
BrendAn Posted June 9 Posted June 9 On 14/05/2026 at 4:02 PM, facthunter said: Peoples words are being twisted here. Anyhow that bulkhead IS a firewall. It's just ridiculous to use the Heat from the engine Bay to the heat the cabin directly. I can't see how it would ever be approved by a responsible authority. The accepted way is from a heater Muff on some Part of the exhaust system with Fresh air drawn from outside of the engine area.. Nev my jabiru has the air intake on the cowling and goes through a collar around one exhaust pipe. i haven't flown it yet but i read it is mandatory to have alarm. bought this quell because its a pretty good brand i think
onetrack Posted June 9 Posted June 9 You might want to rethink using a standard household CO alarm in an aircraft. Household or travel CO alarms are calibrated for standard atmospheric pressures at ground level. The varying air pressures and altitudes experienced during flight can make them highly unreliable, causing false alarms, or they fail to detect dangerous gas levels altogether. You should be purchasing a CO alarm that is designed for aircraft. The units designed for aircraft have inbuilt altitude compensation, detect lower levels of CO, so pilots can be warned in advance of being poisoned, to the extent that their reactions and responses are being affected - and they have more audible alarms, that can be heard over engine and wind noise. Some worthwhile information in this link - https://www.sportys.com/blog/carbon-monoxide-pilots-need-know/?srsltid=AfmBOopmnwuQxMOcVJ8MAFbs5kXEq1JGxKJhZaGI2hB_-v6Q9N5qJSj4 3
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