Crawdad Fishing Adventure

Introduction

• Plan to catch crawdads (also called crawdaddies or signal crayfish)
• Equipped with a trap and fishing line
• Aim is to cook them by the river
• Mention of a broken zipper on the trap fixed with shoelaces

Setting the Trap

• Using squid as bait
• Tied trap with cordage
• Immediate setup slightly shallow
• Placed the trap in a deeper water pocket

Making a Fishing Rod

• Searching for suitable sticks
• Found lightweight and heavyweight sticks
• First attempt with a piece of steak fat as bait

Moving Locations

• Initial spot unsuccessful
• Observing the flow of the river to determine movement of scent
• Moved to different spots, exploring under rocks

Success in New Spot

• Found fully grown and small crawdads
• Several attempts to catch quickly escaping crawdads
• Use of fishing line and pieces of bait

Fisherman's Life Street Fair Announcement

• Outdoor Chef event at Fisherman's Life Street Fair
• Date: Saturday, July 13th
• Location: Behind Stonestown Mall, San Francisco
• Merchandise and chili crisp for sale
• Mention of the community event

Spot Change and Continuation

• Moved to a calmer area
• Caught one with a rod
• Effort to catch more crawdads
• Using different bait pieces (squid and beef fat)
• Noticing the behavioral patterns of crawdads while fishing

Challenges and Observations

• The challenges faced while trying to catch crawdads
• Lost some upon trying to haul them in
• Use of netting strategies
• Need for patience and strategy to successfully catch crawdads

Cooking the Catch

• Cleaning crawdads with a wire brush
• Explanation of the species: signal crayfish (an invasive species)
• Prepared a cooking setup by the river
• Ingredients: garlic, ginger, potatoes, corn, butter, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and black pepper
• Used beer from Athletic Brewing for the dish

Promotion Segment

• Sponsored by Athletic Brewing
• Overview of their non-alcoholic beer offerings
• Advocacy for environmental conservation by the brand

Cooking Process and Tasting

• Added spices and vegetables to the pot
• Boiling crawdads until ready
• Final touch with corn and green onion
• Taste test and appreciation of texture and flavor
• Consideration of the trip to Panama

Conclusion

• Overall satisfaction with the crawdad fishing and cooking
• Encouragement to participate in upcoming events and activities
• Mention of consistency in content creation
• Closing thanks and call to like and subscribe