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** Catching The Deadly Crayfish **
2. The next step in catching these hulking monsters is to get to the location that you know has these creatures. For the best areas, you must go to small lakes, large ponds, or the most dreaded of all, flowing creeks.
 * 1) For step one you must come well prepared for attempting to catch these vicous 10cm to 3 inch long beast. These are a list of things that you would need to survive your venture in these dangerous waters.
 * Nerves of steel
 * A small net
 * Some sturdy foot gear, such as sandals, waterproof boots, water shoes, or for the daring, no foot gear at all.
 * A good eye
 * Finally some hands, arms, and fingers
 * A storage device
 * First aid

3. Now you must get inside the water, with all of the appropriate gear, and psych yourself out for the coming confrontation.

4. Now this is the second most dangerous part of your journey. You must search unders rocks, and stones, by way of lifting, flipping, and moving rocks from their resting place. You must do this slowly, and carfeully, as to not prematurlley startle the resting beasts. You must all be extremely careful, that no rocks come onto your flesh, or bone, and cause damage to them.

5. This is the part where your nerves of steel come into play. After you have moved some rocks, you must keep a careful eye out for the creatures that may lay beneath. If you see one, you must act slowly, being sure to keep the creature in your sight. Slowly dip your net into the water, as slowly as possible to keep the element of surprise. And gently move it towards your target.
 * Scenario 1-- The creature will stay at rest, and you will simply swoop it into your chosen net.
 * Scenario 2-- The creature senses what is happening, and the battle, for the ages, begins. You must keep it in your sight, and go after it. Do your best to trap the beast, and bring your net it for the swift catch.

6. Finally bring your catch to your chosen container, and put your prize inside of it, securely. And treat what ever injuries you may have aquierred during your venture.

** Catching The Swift Minnows ** 1. As with the dreaded Crayfish, you must also come prepared for the fast and swift Minnow. You will need much of the same equipment you did as with the Crayfish. There is only one thing that is noticably more needed with the Minnow, than the Crayfish. 2. Again you must a suitable location, where your prey will be plentiful. And again they will be in similar locations that your prey will be at. So small lakes, ponds, and flowing creeks will be the areas that you should look.
 * Lightning quick reflexes

3. You must either wade into the water, very slowly, or stay near or on land, as for Minnows it is not always necasary to get yourself wet.

4. Now use your excellent eyesight, and spot your intended target. Most of the time, your prey travels in numbers, making them a little easier to spot. They are also usually in the open.

5. There are also a fews to go about catching these elusive creatures, once you have spotted them.
 * Scenario 1-- You place your net in the water, and slowly move it around your target, and quickly pull it out of the water.
 * Scenario 2-- You quickly lunge at the beast, and have your net come in on the thign before it can react. And, if your lucky, when you pull the net out you will have caught the thing, and perhaps others.
 * Scenario 3-- This may be the easiest way to catch them, but perhaps not the fastest. Chase the speed demons into a corner, and simply catch them.

6. As with the Crayfish, take your prize to the container, and set it inside ready to be moved to your selected location. Now hopefully you will not be as damaged as you were with the Crayfish, but if you perhaps slipped when trying to catch these fast creatures, you should take this time to heal yourself.

By: Robert C. F.