I looked at Google Earth and it might be ok but in the middle its iffy - depends on the tide, a plan to check in the daylight for sure.

Here are the 2 GPS numbers I was going to post

Miss Vicki's
28'10'20.72 ----- 82'47'10.81

the south tip of Anclote
28'09'27.72 ----------- 82'50'14.92

Are these little necks or cherry stones?
Quahogs?

I can get Me. Lobstah for 6.99 Lb . if folks want to punch things up a bit.
Happy to bring whatever and bring whatever back...

Cheers,
Todd`s lures rule.

Aren't cherry stones baby quahogs :confused:

The clams I ask for are "large". Close to 2" across on average. I get the biggest ones they harvest but they are not like the giant ones I've gotten from NC.

I'd be in for some lobsta to go with the clams for sure. I'll trade you out of buy 3 or 4 lbs off you regardless. All we'll need is some corn and potatoes.

Finally someone in Dixie knows the difference between quahogs, cherrystones, and littlenecks. Give the man a Ceeegar.

Maybe talk to a friend and get a case of Lobstah?
Thoughts from the gallery?

Any ideer how many we are?

Looking like theres a front coming thru Sat. morning. Strong SW winds Friday, Then shifting to North Sat. morning. Winds in the 20s as well. There's some days between then and now hope their wrong as usual.

http://www.windfinder.com/forecast/pasco_county_buoy#

I'd bet Connor hopes they're right. He wants to run his 25 against Terry's 21 in the slop.

Bill, thanks for the good link! Do you know the coordinates of that buoy?

And that`s how the fight started...

How about a new thread for head count and glorious food?

We also need to think about reserving campsites at Long Point for the spring gathering.
As winter sets in up North...
Good news is Killington opened up today. Snow shovels are on sale at Gillingham`s.

From a medium tide on up its safe for most boats to run close to land in front of the neighborhood. On that day low tide is at 6:20 so its probably best to go around. Good markers but with it being a new moon will need a spot light after sunset,

Bouy

http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/station_page.php?station=42021

I don't see anything that windy at weather underground or Sailflow

The Weather Channel for what their worth doesn't have the front here on Sat but Sun, it doesn't appear very strong either, temps behind it aren't very cold

I concure, NOAA screwed up last Saturday's forecast with their doom and gloom montra. Mid week they called for 4-7 so I bagged my plans to go. By weekend it ended up being 2ft or less.....

From what I'm seeing now it still looks good for offshore or at least nothing a little tab won't cure. I'm going to ice up and prepare to wash the decks with blood and we'll see what happens.

I am hoping for a little blood on my decks also...

It's my favorite finish! Are we getting pumped up yet?

I hate to be the first to speculate but several other sources other than NOAA are calling for less than favorable seas offshore for Saturday. My wife doesn't seem to mind as she is looking forward to beach and cruise time instead of offshore battles to fill the coolers. I'm going to bring all my gear for both and adjust plans as weather dictates. Going to have a blast either way....

I'm up for whatever. N0AA doesnt look too bad for a morning run to the WNW of Anclote, but wind speed forecast is increasing and frontal boundary wind shift is earlier, not good. Could get crazy around the wind shift. Might end up being a great day to see how that 21 rides.

Is a line being drawn in the sand? The elephant in the room may be that hot 502.

Heading out this morning and meeting up with Denny at Ft.DeSoto...

Happy Birthday Island Trader

X2


Hey, does anyone have some numbers for a grass flat in 4'-6' of water where we can find some pinfish? I don't know the area and I'm just looking for someplace close to start.
Dave

Its all grass flats here. throw out a little chum and net or hook and line.

Ok. Thanks.

X3 Charlie Brown!
I got a rock.

Tomorrow night is out for me.....:o
If at all possible save the Grand Finally for Saturday night! :D

Going to do my best to catch up to all Sat. afternoon...;)

The race is ON!!:)

PS: We are in fall back mode this weekend as well....

First Night... the 21 and 20 Seafari

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Wonderful pic there IT. Magic time. You spent your time well.
We normally blow out Saturddday for the big look at us culinary night.

Bones and Snookem`s need to let the love fly.
I`ll call in the am.

Cheers,
Us Monkey`s

I'm there on Saturday.....great sunset pic!

Calm before the storm?

Today: South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. A slight chance of thunderstorms may increase winds and seas in the afternoon.

Tonight: Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. A chance of thunderstorms may increase winds and seas in the evening...then showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms may increase winds and seas after midnight.

Saturday: Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. A chance of thunderstorms may increase winds and seas in the morning...then a slight chance of showers in the afternoon.

Saturday Night: North winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to around 20 knots after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 feet. Bay and inland waters choppy.

Sunday: Northeast winds around 20 knots diminishing to around 15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 feet. Bay and inland waters choppy.

I ain't skeered, I got me a Seacraft. (and some foul weather gear)

IF the local weather guys are right......we got unlucky on the timing of this "weak" cold front. Looks like rain for sure Saturday morning, then will clear up. As you can see from Dave's post wind will be the big issue. Good news is it's supposed to stay dry all day today.

So, off I go in a couple of hours.....

outside channel marker, (green) 28 13 899, 82 47 214

Dock 28 13 815 , 82 47 214. Once in by the houses stay within 60' or so of seawall .

Happy Birthday. Blue Heron!

Blue_Heron

St Josephs Sound - anywhere south of Anclote to Honeymoon Island Causeway - east or West of Channel. East will put you in 2-4 depending on tide, west side will be deeper.

Boundaries would be inside of 3 Rooker bar on the west and the spoil islands on east of channel. Anywhere in there should produce pinfish, there are some sandy holes as well in amongst the flats on the east side if you hunt around you will find them.

If you have cast net, the wash on the inside North point of honeymoon where the drop of is can also produce but be careful as we also pulled in sting rays in the net as well last month.

Good luck !

Diana and I are coming over Sat afternoon my boat is not going to make the short trip or any trip this
Year. I blew out my back and had surgery to repair it in June, recovery has been good so wrestling a boat is not in the cards this year.

Have fun Fellas!! wind be dammed...you have good boats!!!

strick

Had a great time meeting all of you! Here are a few pics...enjoy

Yes Sir Dave, very nice meeting you and I'm in love with your Seavette, however not as much as GFS who still is sportin' a "woodie" after you took him on the 60 mph ride.

Not too many times do you see seven different models of SeaCrafts in one picture!!!

Good time and great gathering!!!!

What the heck.....top picture left to right.....

Denny's 20' Seafari
Dave's 25' Seafari
Hands down, the star of the show, Terry's 21' Seacraft
Dixon's 20' MA
Don and Bill's 23' Superfish
Dave's 23' Seavette
Ken's 23' Septre
Not pictured Conner's 25' Seafari (he went on Ken's boat to spear hogfish and grouper)

I`m just mailing out new decoder rings.
Dixon, yours is going out next day mail. Thanks for the recon!

Great meeting all the new folks and Bill, thanks for hosting a great Friday invasion of your canal. Have you heard from your jealous neighbors?

Terry, Sharon was beaming all weekend, and rightfully so. As Bitsamonkey said, when you host a build thread, you leave your heart and mind open to ridicule. I didn`t see anything to ridicule.
You made many well considered choices and your craftsmanship is stellar. An amazing hull design. She did not seem to come up on plane in the traditional sense, but rather rose like a hovercraft with beautiful manners. For once, it is I who am lacking a decoder ring.

Thank you for the wheel time. She does indeed float like a magic carpet.

I have so many more thoughts. I will load pics and gather my thoughts.

A very special thanks to BlueHeron for your handiwork.

Cheers,
GFS

Glad you guys had a good time. That 21 is a real piece of art.

Great to meet everyone this weekend! Melissa and I had a fantastic time and I know it will not be our last...

Here are a few pics from the meet. The first one I call.... "21 foot my ass" As you can see, Terry's 21 towers over my 23 Tsunami!