• Opening up my Presents was

    quite the Birthday activity, I couldn't wait to see unfold , on the Salty-side of town. No other party-attendees/invitees were necessary, but myself and the Owner of the arena MOTHER NATURE!! Five rods & reels, 3 tackle boxes, and 5 large CRAB pots were aboard w/an IMMEASURABLE supply of ADRENALIN for what may come aboard. Solunar-based Forecasting showed VERY low fish-activity, but everthing else wasSTELLAR. Interrupting one of my casts with a loud inhalation of air, I was mildly surprised but an uninvited, unannounced guest not !0 feet off the TRANSOM of my boat1 He casually swam closer, and actually nudged my motor with his Nose as if to say Move along little Dougie, these here are my waters you're a workin'! No Reds, no Flounder, no Snook, but I limit of 5 keeper-Trout found "cooler-time". Two real-nice Grunt made the party as did ONE cutie-pie(saw about 8 "nibblers") = PITA.PUFFER! Decent amount of undersized species found freedom...but the CREAM was about to be revealed on the return to Port. On my way out, I strategically placed the 5 Pots in some of my more successful areas. Only two boats were even seen that day, with dolphin enthusiastically playing/hunting, and the mullet were proudly displaying their aerobic skills. 37 Jumbo, male CRABS were welcomed to the party and the boat-loading/40 minute drive-home ritual had claimed it's turn.
    Thanks for readin'/ridin' and hopefully realizin' that Fishin' IS my MISSION!! Enjoy the pics!

    u2s
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    1. Micanopy's Avatar
      Micanopy -
      Happy Birthday

      Those sea cows give quite the shock sometimes. They claim sailors thought them to be mermaids. I seriously doubt that, but learned men remain certain.

      The crabs should be fat these days.
    1. "G"'s Avatar
      "G" -
      Happy Birthday
    1. up2specks's Avatar
      up2specks -
      Quote Originally Posted by "G" View Post
      Happy Birthday
      Tx.
    1. up2specks's Avatar
      up2specks -
      Quote Originally Posted by Micanopy View Post
      Happy Birthday

      Those sea cows give quite the shock sometimes. They claim sailors thought them to be mermaids. I seriously doubt that, but learned men remain certain.

      The crabs should be fat these days.
      Thx. Yes indeed! FYI- MD Jumbo Backfin $60 can(1#) Dozen Jumbo Steamed $100 dz. YaaY Florida Crabs!!
      Those long weeks @Sea can conjure up "Misaligned thoughts" for sailors of any age!
    1. hdhntr's Avatar
      hdhntr -
      Now that was a mixed bag and quite an adventure! Guess you were in the mangroves getting those trout and grunts then cruising back along the channel for your crabs. WTG!
    1. Ketchn's Avatar
      Ketchn -
      looks like quite the day on the water for sure , congrats sir
    1. SuperDave336's Avatar
      SuperDave336 -
      Happy Birthday. Some very good photos. Thanks for sharing.
    1. up2specks's Avatar
      up2specks -
      Quote Originally Posted by SuperDave336 View Post
      Happy Birthday. Some very good photos. Thanks for sharing.
      Thanks Dave
    1. up2specks's Avatar
      up2specks -
      Quote Originally Posted by Ketchn View Post
      looks like quite the day on the water for sure , congrats sir
      Thanks K-man
    1. Barnacle Bill's Avatar
      Barnacle Bill -
      WOW! Quite a trip
    1. up2specks's Avatar
      up2specks -
      Quote Originally Posted by "G" View Post
      Happy Birthday
      Thx. Micanopy
    1. Redge's Avatar
      Redge -
      That's one really cool trip!!
      Thanks for taking me along.
    1. up2specks's Avatar
      up2specks -
      Quote Originally Posted by Redge View Post
      That's one really cool trip!!
      Thanks for taking me along.
      Tx. One of many "for the books"! Gotta love the Florida access!
    1. up2specks's Avatar
      up2specks -
      Quote Originally Posted by Barnacle Bill View Post
      WOW! Quite a trip
      Tx. BB
    1. up2specks's Avatar
      up2specks -
      Quote Originally Posted by hdhntr View Post
      Now that was a mixed bag and quite an adventure! Guess you were in the mangroves getting those trout and grunts then cruising back along the channel for your crabs. WTG!
      Tx. HH Actually 2 miles offshore for fishin', river for crabbin'...everything is just startin' towards the inland wintertime "push"!
    1. Anchor Man's Avatar
      Anchor Man -
      Nice birthday Doug.
    1. up2specks's Avatar
      up2specks -
      Quote Originally Posted by Anchor Man View Post
      Nice birthday Doug.
      Thx Vic/Eileen.
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