Florida Fish-in Discussion (as HH wanted)

I would love to host the thing, however, I truly believe the west coast is more open with may areas to fish. Our area over here is iffy, and not very roomy unless there are several boats involved. When there is a shuttle launch, or a mere launch period, NASA locks everything down east of the river.
Last year, our host and hostess did a fine job, and I enjoyed it beyond words. Bill, I know it was a lot of work and probably a big expense, but if y'all missed it, you missed one hell of a good time, and great food.


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Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body. But rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and exclaiming, "Wow, what a ride!"

We hosted the first Florida fish-in and it was a wonderful time for us.
We have been hit pretty hard by the red tide. But that does not usually do much to mess up fishing. Maybe just a natural kill off to keep the balance who knows.

But if no one else wants to try, I am like Purebs, I would host it. I would love to get into some of the Dude's big redfish, but like he said boats would be needed.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.........

Harold

Just plant the flag guys; and I will do my utmost to make it.

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Still thinking about it. After everyone pitched in it really didn't cost much or take that much time. It sure was fun! One thing I would do differently though is pick the date after consulting the tide charts. Last year I didn't and the tides were lousy.
Bill

I have three flats dude shirts that i'm dying to try....

Bill if you and Jill want to host it go ahead, Sue and I will help any way we can.

I like the honeymoon area, and the food was great.

If you do not want to and no one else does then Sue and I will do it..
Linda will kill the Dude if we have it on valentines day again. <grin>

Bill if D. Micus and the evil twin come we will have to have it at your place.... More cops up there. <grin>

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I am not much help as far as a "base-camp" goes as I am 25 - 30 miles inland (Land O' Lakes) ... BUT I'd be more that willing to help out whichever coast we decide on. :-(

Should we do an East Coast Fling, I still have the canoe and two kayaks and more than likely I could get a Hell's Bay flats boat over there.

p.s. FINALLY ... I'm going to test out the shoulder this weekend with the fly rod in my kayak. I did "play around" in the Keys in June but not much. Wish me luck!

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Gil

Hey Gil,

Good to hear you're getting out with the rod & kayak! Now when did you get access to a Hell's Bay?!? Have you been holding out on me! ;-)

FYI, if this falls on days I can make it to I can get some combination of kayaks, canoes, or gheenoes going.

Ken

Don't schedule the Fish-in for the weekend of February 4th & I might get there this year for alot of fly fishing! I'd suggest Charlotte Harbor, but the larger hotels & motels still haven't been rebuilt & the ones that are on the water are over 20 miles away from Port Charlotte. During season rates would be premium as I don't know the proprietors of the waterfront accomodations.

Hey Saltydancindave;

You have just got to be at the next one, you missed last year. So I will vote for a later date than the 4th.

Ed and I are talking about a small get together in Nov... I'll keep you posted on it. I just hope the red tide is gone by then.

Let me know how miss Daisy is doing and maybe I will sneak closer to you for lunch one day. Is she healing?

Harold

Howdy Harold, how about a 6 pack of snook for brunch off the beach ? Also; November seems to be a good time for a bit of fishing, but Ms Daisy is a day to day thing so I never know how things are going to be. Lately she's getting better, but still won't swim in the pool. Still daydreaming I'm fly fishing, wishin' I was fishing' & fishing on the internet !

Let me know where and when and Judy and I will be there. Bill and his bride did a great job last year, we had a great time with great people.............

Les & Judy Maynard

Let us know what you will need and we will pitch in Bill. You and Jill where great hosts.

Philip and Michele

Hey Ozmo,

You said ... "Now when did you get access to a Hell's Bay?!? Have you been holding out on me! ;-)"

HAHA!!! Not holding out on you. The Hell's Bay isn't mine, it belongs to a neighbor about 5 doors down who is a fishing fanatic. I'm just betting that I could get him to do our Fish-In ... especially if it were on the east coast as he's always talking about the 'Goon and surrounding areas.

Holding out!??? ME ... never. HA!

Gil

Thought it might be something like that Gil. Otherwise I'd have to wonder about yakkin' with your shoulder when there's a perfectly good HB sitting around! :-)

Are you guys ever going to get around to setting a place and date?!?
I will volunteer to host it...second week in February....here in Kansas City. OK..the commute to the water will be a bit longer, but we'd have a good time!

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Trouts don't live in ugly places

Betty

Sorry, we are all sitting around this rum barrel and I am the only sober. Flats, is passed out under the AC vent, mumbling something about yankee girls and snakes, purebs is mad about the redtide and his honeymoon island. Stev is over there cooking something I cannot pronounce but it smells good. Saltydancindave is tying more flies, some of the guys are playing cards,
Two or three are over by the picture window looking at the beautiful sunset. (I do not have the heart to tell them it is a painting) But oh well.

A couple of us are talking about a fish-off in November with the winner hosting the fish-in.

You know it is bad when a bunch of pirates are sitting around trying to figure out ways to bring people from all over the world to fish in our little bay.

If it were not so hot outside we would all be fishing, but to quote Saltydancindave sort of we are all here wishing we were fishing.

We will get it all worked out but when is the question. Someone make the Dude some coffee, he is turning a little green.

Heck we cannot even agree on which side of the state to host it. I guess we could host it in the middle and go to both coast. Naw price of gas is too high. I'll bet it will be in or around Tampa Bay again.

Now if you have gotten anything out of this post then I really do need to start drinking. These guys are not having fun but they are not feeling anything either. I would take pictures but they made me promise not to.

Harold




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Harold, that smell you noticed is a Pad Thai. It's much easier to fix when the fish come out of the water pre-cooked.


I keep hoping the red tide will vanish but when the tide is in I can still smell it.

This has been a strange summer.


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aka Cap'n Yid.

Stev Lenon, 91B20 '68-'69
When the dawn came up like thunder

Stev;

Double up on the chicken, I am not fond of Tofu. But the rest is great.

Glad most of the guys are too plastered to eat, just more for us.

Start the cycle again on Thursday. Let you know when I am finished. I still hear the burgers calling our names. Maybe next week sometime.

Harold

If you can arrange the fishin after March the 6th. I will bring friend and some norwegian "akevit". A norwegian liquor that has matured by being shipped across the equator. Anyway it is nice to read the discussion. I try to pick up some information for my next trip to Fl by reading this bb.

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Good luck with this round, Harold.

Maybe Katrina will cool the waters and push the red tide away. Stay dry and take it easy.

I use shrimp and pork in Pad Thai whenever possible. Burgers are, indeed, calling.


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Stev Lenon, 91B20 '68-'69
When the dawn came up like thunder

Harold,

After reading this in your post ...

"Ed and I are talking about a small get together in Nov... I'll keep you posted on it. I just hope the red tide is gone by then."

... I'm leaning towards the weekend dates of November 10th - 14th. Those would be great for me. Not that I couldn't make it on another weekend, it's just that I have those 5 days off and could definitely be there and be a part of the "Planning Committee" on those days/dates. :-)

FL_SKIBUM

I think we should set it up for that weekend.

I am in a rush right now but I will set up another post this evening and we will set the ball in motion. Tampa Bay should be clean by then. And we need a place for the Dude to get warm up.

Harold

Ok guys, I'm in for that weekend! Hopefully the water will have cooled enough for the red tide to be gone and the trout in close.
Bill

Count me in, too.


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Stev Lenon, 91B20 '68-'69
When the dawn came up like thunder

Jill has given the ok for me to host the fish-in, so if you all want me to, I will.
I know, I may be crazy, but..
Bill

Tell Jill we all say thanks.

Maybe next year I will be caught up and can host again. We are still trying to catch up from my illness, you can imagine a yard that has missed a year of TLC. Not a pretty sight.

Thanks Bill & Jill

Harold

hmmm... maybe i shoulda held off for the fish-in instead of trying to figure out conditions and places to go while i'm here now?? (haha)

Sorry SR, I really did want to hook up and do some fishing. next time for sure!
Bill

no worries Bill. i'm gonna head back up to the Isle this eve to see if some Snook or Jack's are kicking around with the evening tide.

You did a great job last year!

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Stev Lenon, 91B20 '68-'69
When the dawn came up like thunder

Ok folks, I'm thinking the weekend of Friday the 17th of Feb. there are some good tides all weekend. What do you all think?
Bill

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17 Feb works well for me.

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Stev Lenon, 91B20 '68-'69
When the dawn came up like thunder

Will try and plan it a bit better this year. Make motel reservations early___check!

Enjoyed meeting a couple of you last year during my brief stay and looking forward to it this.