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Snookerd 08-19-2019 04:20 PM
2019 11/7-11/10 Cayo Costa SW FLA Gathering
 
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This is the official new gathering thread for the event. Info about the event from T3:

Quote:
Originally Posted by Terry England (Post 264925)
Fellow Florida west coast mariners of the SeaCraft persuasion, I have reached a consensus with leadership approving an official Gathering at the Island Of LaCosta (Cayo Costa) during the above referenced weekend.
Those requiring the luxury of air conditioning are urged to engage the facilities nearby known as Cabbage Key (www,cabbagekey.com / phone no. 877-983-8814) for room or cottage reservations.
All other scallawags are welcome to the farting, snoring and drinking festival at Casa de la Costa. (Or you can just tie up at the dock)
The red tides and green algaes have been no where to be found and redfish, snook and trout are abundant for your inshore fishing pleasure. Offshore grouper, snapper and yellowtail along with an occasional triple tail near the stone crab trap floats are in season. At that time Stone Crab Season will be in full swing so bring your bibs.
The nearest boat ramp to Cabbage Key and Cayo Costa Island is Pineland Marina on Pine Island. They are at 13921 Waterfront Drive, Bokeelia, FL. 33922.
T-3
FYI-
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Originally Posted by bumpdraft (Post 264934)
Well, I had a cottage lined up there. Just called them (cabbage key) and that weekend is almost filled, except for 2 rooms at the Inn. Now looking for places on mainland.
T-3’s other option:
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Originally Posted by Terry England (Post 264936)
Ron, try the Tarpon Lodge on Pine Island. it's owned by the same family.

NoBones 08-19-2019 06:53 PM
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Say what ?
Cause you say so......:rolleyes:

Nuttin' wrong wit da one T3 started...:p

Driftwood piece Patti has on her nik nak shelf from
Hurricane Charley that she picked up in Sept 04 from
Cayo Costa....:eek:

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cdavisdb 08-19-2019 06:54 PM
Looking forward to it. Have not been back to Cayo Costa late spring (before bugs). Fish then were coming back strong, should be even better now.

Snookerd 08-19-2019 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by NoBones (Post 265017)
Say what ?
Cause you say so......:rolleyes:
Who is NoBones??:confused: Oh yea, the guy that was supposed to go to the Bahamas.:p....definitely the tone of a salty pirate!:eek:

Snookerd 08-19-2019 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by cdavisdb (Post 265018)
Looking forward to it. Have not been back to Cayo Costa late spring (before bugs). Fish then were coming back strong, should be even better now.
I’m looking forward to discussing next summer’s Bahamas plans.

Snookerd 08-19-2019 10:17 PM
There are places on the water all over the area....let me know if anyone needs info on a place.

kmoose 08-20-2019 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Snookerd (Post 265023)
There are places on the water all over the area....let me know if anyone needs info on a place.
We will need one that is dog friendly if there is one. I'll run it by Mel and see how it looks for us. Audi is now going on 5 and will be joining us as well. Shoot me a link for on the water places and I will try to work something out.

Snookerd 08-20-2019 09:40 PM
Ken-

I sent you a few pet friendly, on the water places. Check your PMs.

Snookerd 08-21-2019 09:25 AM
Rick-Pm sent.

kmoose 08-22-2019 09:24 AM
Mel and I are trying to get booked. Right now we are waiting for a response asking if we can park our boat in the canal. We would be arriving on the 6th with the Audi and the dogs and leaving the following Sunday. We did well spearing last time with Terry and the gang so I'm hoping I will be able to put my new shoulder to work for this next trip.

kmoose 08-25-2019 10:59 AM
We are booked in an on the water house from Wednesday to Sunday.

Islandtrader 08-26-2019 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by kmoose (Post 265098)
We are booked in an on the water house from Wednesday to Sunday.
Where is the house?

kmoose 08-26-2019 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Islandtrader (Post 265120)
Where is the house?
North end of Pine Island in Bokeela. It's and Airb&B rental. I couldn't get hotel on the water cheaper than this house and I can park my boat right in the back. Also am able to bring the little dogs so that is a plus as well.

Islandtrader 08-27-2019 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by kmoose (Post 265123)
North end of Pine Island in Bokeela. .
Cool...easy run to get out spearing.

Vezo, Part II 08-27-2019 10:42 AM
I’ve never explored this area of Fla.. Moose, are you only going to be able to get to the group by boat? I’d like to attend, leaving from Hernando Beach and leaving Lucie behind with neighbors. If the ‘77 Seafari is sold by then, I’d like to bring the MA. TIA,

Michael

Terry England 08-29-2019 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Vezo, Part II (Post 265139)
I’ve never explored this area of Fla.. Moose, are you only going to be able to get to the group by boat? I’d like to attend, leaving from Hernando Beach and leaving Lucie behind with neighbors. If the ‘77 Seafari is sold by then, I’d like to bring the MA. TIA,

Michael
Michael, unlike the Nature Coast with it’s relatively short rivers and canals (Hernando Beach) that open directly into the Gulf, Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound is a rather large bay and island system, particularly south of Boca Grande. If you look at the area on google earth you will see three sets of Island chains between the mainland and the Gulf with lots of protected water in the event of poor weather at our November Gathering. There are also lots of opportunities to run aground, however unlike Hernando and Citrus counties the bottom is more forgiving when navigating by Braille. Check it out and circle back if you have any questions.

Vezo, Part II 08-30-2019 11:11 AM
Thanks Capt.. Looks like a really cool location for a gathering.

Michael.

Terry England 08-30-2019 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Vezo, Part II (Post 265208)
Thanks Capt.. Looks like a really cool location for a gathering.

Michael.
It worked out well when we tried it a few years ago, later in the Fall. Remember we “adjusted” the West Coast Gathering time into the late Summer to align with Scallop Season. We used to be a little later in the year.
If we happen to catch a November cold front that weekend there are plenty of Inshore Options down there for us to revert to, if necessary. Good Inshore fishery coming back and lots of cruising options in somewhat protected waters.

Snookerd 08-31-2019 10:23 AM
Key Map Points
 
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I made a map of all the places where guys are staying and T-3's gathering spot. If you aren't on there, let me know and I'll add you, or if you haven't pulled the trigger, you better get your priorities in line and book a place! Let me know if you need help finding a place.

bumpdraft 09-03-2019 04:30 PM
Stayed a couple of nights over near Alva and decided to take a little ride to Bokeelia today. Had lunch at Capn Cons and checked out waterways,just in case.

Terry England 09-09-2019 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by bumpdraft (Post 265260)
Stayed a couple of nights over near Alva and decided to take a little ride to Bokeelia today. Had lunch at Capn Cons and checked out waterways,just in case.

Send it!

jmdevine85 09-10-2019 03:51 PM
barely started working on my boat yet so i wont be there... but I live ~45min north in Venice so I may try to hitch a ride out just to get a peak at everyone's boats and meet some of you...and hound you with how to questions

Terry England 09-11-2019 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by jmdevine85 (Post 265320)
barely started working on my boat yet so i wont be there... but I live ~45min north in Venice so I may try to hitch a ride out just to get a peak at everyone's boats and meet some of you...and hound you with how to questions
PM’d you. Send it.

cdavisdb 09-14-2019 05:52 AM
jmdevine, if you need a ride, let me know.

Connor

Terry England 09-14-2019 06:26 PM
La Costa Retreat
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by cdavisdb (Post 265367)
jmdevine, if you need a ride, let me know.

Connor
Told him we’d gather him up. Awesome, Probably the only chance he’d ever get to ride is a 25 Seafari!

kmoose 09-16-2019 12:42 PM
Mel and I will be there and can provide some taxi service for any in need.

Fr. Frank 09-17-2019 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Terry England (Post 265204)
... There are also lots of opportunities to run aground, however unlike Hernando and Citrus counties the bottom is more forgiving when navigating by Braille.
Sounds like someone's been fishing near Homosassa and Crystal River. You haven't lived 'til you hit an oyster bar at 20 kts.

Snookerd 09-20-2019 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Fr. Frank (Post 265395)
Sounds like someone's been fishing near Homosassa and Crystal River. You haven't lived 'til you hit an oyster bar at 20 kts.
So true! Especially at midnight in Sarasota bay!

Terry England 09-23-2019 07:58 PM
Navigating by Braille
 
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Originally Posted by Fr. Frank (Post 265395)
Sounds like someone's been fishing near Homosassa and Crystal River. You haven't lived 'til you hit an oyster bar at 20 kts.
Padre, it is extra painful with twins turning stainless wheels. Ugh!

Fr. Frank 09-26-2019 07:31 AM
I did it just after sundown with two women riding the roof of the Seafari cabin. Both made it all the way to the water beyond the oyster bar :o

No injuries except to pride and prop and two lost adult beverages.

lelandtampa 09-26-2019 11:27 AM
Gheenoe in the dark is pretty sporty at full tilt boogie into a sandbar with a non connected kill lanyard.

Terry England 10-01-2019 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by lelandtampa (Post 265498)
Gheenoe in the dark is pretty sporty at full tilt boogie into a sandbar with a non connected kill lanyard.
Leland, Gheenoes are good for harassing Snook in. We have about 8 miles of mangrove shore on Cayo Costa and too many mangrove Islands in Pine Island Sound to count. Think about it.

cdavisdb 10-01-2019 02:58 PM
If you do it right, you can hit an oyster bar instead of a sandbar, and not far from Terry's.

215robert 10-03-2019 09:46 AM
Hello all, Name is Rob been around for a while, i'm local to the area, can't get the time off work to stay the weekend however would like to visit on Saturday wondering were you guys will be hanging out?

Terry England 10-03-2019 09:36 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by 215robert (Post 265587)
Hello all, Name is Rob been around for a while, i'm local to the area, can't get the time off work to stay the weekend however would like to visit on Saturday wondering were you guys will be hanging out?
Get to Pineland Marina and we’ll gather you up. I’ll PM you with details.

NoBones 10-03-2019 10:13 PM
T3 be sure to let this poor boy know that there will be nudist running around the island during this event...:eek:

215robert 10-04-2019 07:34 AM
Looking forward to It!!!!

cdavisdb 10-04-2019 10:31 AM
Who??? Where??? Me??

gofastsandman 10-04-2019 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by cdavisdb (Post 265600)
Who??? Where??? Me??
I imagine you may be bringing top water plugs?

lelandtampa 10-04-2019 10:08 PM
I harrass all fish as often as possible from Anglers inn matlacha in my gheenoe. Just 30 or so more years til I can retire down there. But when you do fly out of a gheenoe in the dark it's amazing the rev difference WOT in water vs air. 5 hp tohatsu in air turns at about 850,000 rpm when it's headed in your direction. That's a rough estimate. I don't have a tach.


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