Ft. Desoto Park 10/31-11/2 Gathering Dates

[Briguy]

I can honestly say this is absolutely one of the best places to fish on the west coast and without a doubt fish are blowing up everywhere. Reds on fire, macks and kings just showed up and are 1 mile off shore. 50lb kings have been caught on live bait within easy sight of the beach on live blue runners. My crab trap had 7 stone crabs in it this week! MMMMMMMMMMM. Bait is EVERYWHERE! I even caught a tasty flounder at my dock and made ceviche out of it.

Also there will be a small Boston Whaler rendevous the same weekend from the guys at continuouswave.com. They aren't hardcore campers just dayboaters going to eggmont.

[Tarpun]

Dixon, thanks for the good advice. Seems like the timing will be right for some good fishing. I'll be gearing up this week. Thanks again. Dave

[gofastsandman]

Thanks Dixon!

[McGillicuddy]

Hey guys, Sure with I could get out there. Here's a couple of pics from some charts I made a few years back, consider it my contribution to the Ft DeSoto bash - I have roughly 50 more numbers throughout the bay PM me if you want more. I also charted the Gulf sidefrom the Everglades up to Cedar Keys Area.

[doodlebug]

as time draws closer i feel its time to warn classic seacraft brothers and sisters of some changes i have been forced to make with rising fuel costs

but some things must remain the same

when heading south of the sky way 4runner is loaded into sceptre and farried across the bay, all kiding aside looking forward to the up comming gathering

[NoBones]

Where you been there doodlebug ?
Is Tiny comin' with you guys ?
Looking forward to seeing everybody...

See ya, Ken

[doodlebug]

well Ken we been on the go,I spent 6 weeks of the summer
at school in oklahoma, my boat sat on the trailer from mid may to mid sept. Diana and I tied the knot after 7 years
in the beginning of sept told her she had to step up or the cuddy was gone looking forward to winding down the summer a the gathering, I think Tiny will show for at least one day see yall soon

[Snookerd]

Diana and I tied the knot after 7 years
in the beginning of sept told her she had to step up or the cuddy was gone looking forward to winding down the summer a the gathering

Duane-Congrats on the wedding and keeping the Sceptre with the big Mercs( I've gotta have a fellow CSC member with those big dog twins )! It could be a good time for all of our motley crew to celebrate with you and Diana CSC style!

[NoBones]

Well boys and girls our gathering is upon us
once again…
Fortunately none of those that are attending will need
a GPS.

I have come up with a schedule to help with
allocating your time wisely.

Friday 10/31/2008

5:00 pm roll call
5:10 pm open beer and consume
5:30 pm resume meeting
5:35 pm recess
5:36 pm open beer and consume
6:00 pm extend recess
6:01 pm consume more beer start doing shots of Yukon Jack
8:00 pm adjourn meeting if we remember to do so…..
8:01 pm start happy hour
10:00 pm pack up because the park rangers kicked us all out….

All kidding aside anyone that is new to one of our gatherings
do not hesitate to come on over to site 185-186 and join the rest that
will be hanging out. At Long Point we had several that were at the
park and did not stop by….
The plan is bring enough food to have a potluck dinner with all.
I will be boiling jumbo shrimp again Friday and Sat night.
Bring folding chairs (a few extra if you can)
Saturday a lot of us plan to fish (I did say plan)
Even if you do not bring or come by SeaCraft stop by and say hello!!

With all this turmoil in our economy and politics you would have
to agree that a break is well deserved.

See ya next weekend, Ken

[Briguy]

Ahh Ken, just one idea. Maybe at 5:09 am we could dip a nice steamed shrimp in my insane hot sauce! That ought to wake up the crews.

I have been catching stone crabs like mad off my dock with a regular crab trap baited with a dead mullet. If you have room bring one and you may be surprised. 7 stone crabs has been my best pull with a 2 day soak.