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by mraquatics
October 10th, 2014, 6:55 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Camping/ boating suggestions
Replies: 21
Views: 5717

Re: Camping/ boating suggestions

A permit is technically required for the St Marks Island, which is called Apalachee Point. There is a recently resurrected sign on the south point stating such. That said, I've never gotten the permit and never had any issues. Beware of the low tides though. It's easy to get stuck dry on the east si...
by mraquatics
June 27th, 2014, 7:20 pm
Forum: Inshore Fishing Reports
Topic: Scallop Report
Replies: 1
Views: 1355

Scallop Report

Dove three times in and around Rock Garden Thursday. Only spent a total of 30 or so minutes in the water, but I did not see a single one. I was between 3 to 6 feet. Water clarity varied greatly every few hundred yards. Discouraging, but more dives needed to be sure. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
by mraquatics
June 26th, 2014, 10:33 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Wakulla Volcano
Replies: 11
Views: 3399

Re: Wakulla Volcano

Really, really cool story. Thank you for sharing!
by mraquatics
June 4th, 2014, 7:21 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Man Saves Bear at Alligator Point
Replies: 5
Views: 1473

Re: Man Saves Bear at Alligator Point

I forget everyone knows everyone on this forum. Should have mentioned it was old news, I just thought it was interesting. 8)
by mraquatics
April 15th, 2014, 4:59 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Review of RiverRunner's Carpenter Bee Traps
Replies: 7
Views: 2573

Re: Review of RiverRunner's Carpenter Bee Traps

So do you have to secure these traps to the holes they are already using? Or do you simply hang it near their hive and wait for them to investigate the trap and get stuck?
by mraquatics
April 11th, 2014, 2:05 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: braid knots
Replies: 14
Views: 3260

Re: braid knots

I had a similar problem last year. Replaced my line, which helped, but eventually the knots began again. Eventually it turned out to be a stuck bearing on the roller that fed my spool. The line would twist as I wrapped it on instead of smoothly rolling over the bearing. Was only an issue when I was ...
by mraquatics
March 21st, 2014, 12:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What is this freaky stuff near Cabbage Creek???
Replies: 6
Views: 1896

Re: What is this freaky stuff near Cabbage Creek???

It is neat. I have seen that bottom exposed for hundreds of feet on extreme lows, not that that is unusual around here. However, that area has all those creeks that continue to drain when the water is out which may make those patterns more unique. All that said, I like the Sea Monster perspective wa...
by mraquatics
March 21st, 2014, 8:09 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What is this freaky stuff near Cabbage Creek???
Replies: 6
Views: 1896

Re: What is this freaky stuff near Cabbage Creek???

I don't believe that to be typical tidal patterns for a flat. That bottom gets exposed in extreme negative tides. I know as I have had to walk my canoe back before. Those images may have been taken soon after one such tide and you are just seeing where the water channeled. Either that or aliens. Yea...
by mraquatics
February 11th, 2014, 12:45 pm
Forum: Tournament Fishing
Topic: Feb 8th 2014 NFGFC Results
Replies: 9
Views: 3217

Re: Feb 8th 2014 NFGFC Results

Any reports from the tourny? How was the fishing?
by mraquatics
January 27th, 2014, 9:24 am
Forum: Boating
Topic: Trolling moter question???
Replies: 7
Views: 2907

Re: Trolling moter question???

I have been using a Minn Kot 32# on my Gheenoe for several years on many dozens of trips to the coast. It certainly show signs of abuse now; nuts are rusting, paint is coming off the housing and I have had to replace the power cable once already. However, I honestly never thought it would hold up so...
by mraquatics
January 16th, 2014, 9:17 am
Forum: Kayaking
Topic: Launch Area on Aucilla River
Replies: 3
Views: 2826

Re: Launch Area on Aucilla River

Never been there, but try Nutall Rise. After that the river goes underground for a bit. You may get a more informed response from the folks over at the Kayak website, www.fcka.net, although I am sure some folks here have been to that area.
by mraquatics
January 3rd, 2014, 12:32 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trolling motor advice
Replies: 6
Views: 1598

Re: Trolling motor advice

I have the foot pedal autopilot (SP). The autopilot is great! It maintains a heading and was far more useful than I originially aniticipated. However, the foot pedal is a constant headache. I have already had one fail after a couple years; the connector went shortly thereafter. I have now had the ne...
by mraquatics
December 9th, 2013, 12:24 pm
Forum: Inshore Fishing Reports
Topic: Saturday 12/7: St Marks Whiteout
Replies: 2
Views: 1369

Saturday 12/7: St Marks Whiteout

Fished Saturday from around noon just after the negative bottom, till after dark at the peak high. Water was lower than expected so we killed some time, and the trout, at the mouth of the St. Marks. Fog was thick, but varying. Ran out onto the flats only to get stopped for an hour by low visibility;...
by mraquatics
December 5th, 2013, 11:54 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Aqua dream spoon failure.. Problem solved
Replies: 32
Views: 11496

Re: Aqua dream spoon failure.. Problem solved

Yet another shout out to Capt Mike. I emailed him with my spoon troubles and he quickly responded even though it was the Friday of Thanksgiving. Within a week he sent me a repair package that exceeded my expectations.