Yabbies are a small crustacean, similar to a shrimp, mostly living below the sand. A small hand pump is used to catch them, so they can be used live for bait.
Here a fisherman tries his luck, readying for the night.
Maroochy River
Maroochydore
Thursday, 12 June 2008
Pumping Yabbies
Yabbies are a small crustacean, similar to a shrimp, mostly living below the sand. A small hand pump is used to catch them, so they can be used live for bait.
Here a fisherman tries his luck, readying for the night.
Maroochy River
Maroochydore
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I love yabbies - dipped in vinegar. I just need someone else to shell them for me. Hee hee.
ReplyDeleteOh - I used to love going yabbie pumping with my uncle and sister.
ReplyDeleteUsually around Weyba Creek at Noosaville or Golden Beach at Caloundra.
Yabbies are very popular in Shanghai. That's where I had my first and many, many meals of yabbies. Back in Malaysia now, I have yet to see any restaurant offering this crustacean. I like them with vinegar too.
ReplyDeleteNice silhoutte!