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!!![Clapping](https://www.crappie.com/crappie/images/smilies/clapping2.gif)
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 was
STELLAR. 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![Name: 20210928_105648.jpg
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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'!
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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!![Name: 20210928_162134.jpg
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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.
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37 Jumbo, male
CRABS![Name: 20210929_051147.jpg
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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!
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