Muddies or Sandies

[jaybee]

Not putting crays in here at present as this is more based at QLD and NSW fisherpersons. I beleive this will really test the tast buds...hard one eh..
cheers.

[bugman]

Jaybee,
Must have seen my other post hey mate.
No doubt that sandies are sweeter but muddies allow you to get a beter mouthful. Sweet always wins though.
Both pale in comparison to fresh cray.
Bugman

[jaybee]

u bet bug..but hey we cant get fresh crays up here.. and your post really got me thinking..like u said sandies r sweet but muddies are a mouthfull..happy chewing ...

[LYNDO]

G'day jaybee,

Interesting one ???

West coast Sth Australian Crayfish for sure if was on the list

After much thought I'd have to chose the muddy

The blue swimmers have definetly sweeter meat, But not as much meat as in a muddy and are alot harder getting the meat seperate from the delicate body.(time consuming)

Plus You can't beat those huge juicy claws for a tasy sandwich

Cheers Lyndo

[Big_Muddie]

Tough decision here!

20 years ago I would have said Muddies - no doubt. However, time has not been kind to me and I now get gout if I eat more than 1 claw of a muddie . And let me tell you, no muddie is worth the pain that gout causes.

Like others, I think Sandies are sweeter and over time I have perfected a method of getting the meat out without too much difficulty. So Sandies get my vote.

I still chase the muddies - just that I don't get to enjoy the full fruits of my labour - but I do have a very happy brother and other relatives

It will be interesting to see the result.


Michael

[Benno]

Very interesting question.! Sandies are beautiful, but the mighty muddie wins hands down....

Cheers Benno

[jaybee]

I personally cannot make my mind up sandies are sweeter and I dont have too much trouble cleaning them..and I also like muddies..i think i posed a real delemma for myself as well ???

[craigie]

I'm a bit like you Jaybee, their all good to me too !!

Love pulling up a Pot and seeing a monster Buck Mudcrab sitting there with his claws displayed, what an awsome sight. Enjoy hunting them as much as eating them !!

It's easy to pick where I live, the front yard is full of Crab Pots (some of dubious quality). I like to keep them handy, so I can 'Put' them out at the drop of a hat.

You and I might have to go Crabbing one day JayBee, I'll show you a couple of my secret spots ??

Cheers and Big Bucks to you all !!

Craigie.

[jaybee]

Hey craigie I will take you up on that just name the date and time...and I will be there yahooooooo....

[gruntahunter]

sandie and the muddie both beat crays in my opinion and r ahead of bugs as well .buuuuuuuuuuuuuut really anything that comes out of the water is superb .