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Well, I was east of the lighthouse today and found a lot of boats but not many scallops. I was in the rock garden near Palmetto Island. I'm going out tomorrow but not sure where I should go. I'm lauching from St. Marks and thinking about heading west. This is my first time scalloping. What's the ide...

Thanks. I'm going to head to the rock garden (palm island) around 8:30. My kids are 6 and 12. We are looking forward to a good time. I suspect I'll be there as the tide goes out so I know I need to be careful leaving. I hope we find some scallops and fish.

Thanks for the replies. My objective was ton increase speed. My thought is that increasing the RPM would increase the speed. It looks like I was and have been saved from aggrevation and wasting money.

I have a pontoon boat with a Mercury 90 engine a prop pitch with a 17 pitch. The RPM at full throttle is 5000 and the MPH is about 23. 8 have read that if drop to to a 15 pitch, I will get an 500-800 RPM increase. I don't know what these means as for a MPH increase. Should my next prop be a 15?

We you mention the stake line, are you referring to the white St. Mark's Refuge markers?

Sweet. I was out there Sat and Sun. I didn't have much luck early Sat but Sun around 10:00 to 3:00 I was a little more successful. I was out as far as marker 2. I wonder if I was too far. I'm trying to figure out the area and don't know what depth I should fish.

I've never does this. I'm researching it and looking to be east of the lighthouse with my wife and kids Saturday early in the morning. Any advice?

I hear a lot of talk about pinfish. I have had good luck with them on the few occasions I've used them. I'm thinking about getting a pinfish trap and putting it out the evening before the big day. Will I have much luck with it? I wonder if the crab trap guys will steal it. How those Sabiki lures? Wh...

Thanks for the info about ladyfish. I'm thinking about getting a pinfish trap and putting it out the evening before the big day. Will I have much luck with it? How those Sabiki lures? What's the trick?

That's crazy. At least both got some action.

Sweeeet.

Awesome, jehren.

Great info all. I'm in the same boat as jehren :D When 2 hours before or after a tide is referenced, is this when I should start or end? In other words, should I go from two before high tide and stop at high tide ( or expect not to get anything at high tide). I feel dumb asking this but I'm puzzled....

Good info. I am going to try a sabiki tomorrow. I've seen them in stores but didn't know what they were for and how to use them.

Welcome. I'm kinda new too. I've found the people here very helpful and interesting.