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And we have Tropical Storm Jose close to the heels of Irma. Projected to be a hurricane by Friday. Hopefully moves out to the Atlantic before it impacts Florida. Bermuda might have some type of damage

I am from Africa where there are no alligators. There are Crocodiles though. If you had a nasty encounter between either an alligator, African crocodile or Salt water crocodile. You can make your own conclusion as to which one you would want to face. Salt water croc bite of around 7,700 PSI African ...

I notice no one has mentioned a small cooler with ice, BEER, gator aide and water. Very essential!!

I have been using a Garmin GPSMAP 76CCSX that comes with tides. Also has the marine navaids. Have a chip with a rather old version of Bluechart. Use this as backup to the one on the boat. Check eBay out for a used one - number f them for sale - some quite cheap

I lived in South Africa for 27 years.
There are a plethora of great whites to the east of Cape Town.
It has created a tourism industry for shark cage diving.
Would not want to undertake an offshore a yak "experience".

postby MudDucker » Tue Feb 07, 2017 - 6:28 Rocket, where did you hear they pay to be on Superbowl? I remember hearing how much the NFL has paid artist and spent on shows in the past. Below not written by me - will probably give you a decent explanation: A few weeks ago, I had a discussion with a goo...

66% of Tally customers are without power as of 8:30am today

You can interpret this for yourselves - everyone can make up their own minds.
Florida Emergency Operations has raised the level to Level 1 Activation - equate this to Defcon 1 or 2.

I was at a briefing this morning in where Gov Scott was in attendance (and spoke briefly). He has declared a state of emergency in preparation for Tropical Depression 9. He was updated by the Division of Emergency Management as to the situation. I am not fishing this weekend. Have attached a graphic...

Map from Monday at 5pm.
Tropical Depression 9 is expected to become a Tropical Storm sometine today.
Estimated path is shown below.
Stay safe on the water.
David

An example of old 30lb Power Pro Braid.
Well over 40 inches way up a river near Carrabelle a couple of months back.
Never seen this size before up a river.
David

I use 30 and 40lb Power Braid. Been on my rods for 5 years without an issue.
Maybe also try loosening the drag a bit.
There is absolutely no stretch in this type of line.
David

Try eBay
Sufix 832 Braid 20Lb 1200Yds Lo-Vis Green, 660-320G

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sufix-832-Braid ... SwJhNXUFn2

Not closed - yet!
Democrat states "may be closed this summer". A closure would require an order from the FWC's executive team. Could come as early as next week.

Anyway - hurts tourism in the area

onefishtwofish wrote:
Where is the cut at Dog Island? I have heard of the cut at St George. Is that between St George and Dog

It's between Dog Island and St George Island. Just about a straight shot out of Carrabelle