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MudDucker wrote:Went back yesterday, just later, because the crew slept in longer. Launched and was able to park in the parking lot, but the line was starting to form. Ran back close to where we were on Saturday, but went in closer. Had over the limit in 1 1/2 hours and had to throw one boys catch back to stay at the limit. Idled in while the boys cleaned. They finished cleaning just as we got to the sand bar at the mouth of the river. We anchored up and floated around taking in the sights and sounds. Saw rain forming inshore, so off we go. Ran through 1/2 mile of rain coming in the river, but no rain at ramp. Had a little trouble getting boat on trailer, because a boat at the dock was sticking out into the ramp area. Used the boat wash and flush on the road out from St. Marks and it was excellent! Headed back to the house to take a shower only to learn that the power was out. Changed cloths and headed back to Panacea to eat at the Shrimp Traders this time. I had the devil crab and it was delicious. Hit the road and back in V-town by 9. One of the boys took some pics and they are supposed to send them to me. When I get them, I will post.
. Sounds like an excellent weekend. Glad it worked out. I don't think I've seen the wash where is it?
MudDucker wrote:Went back yesterday, just later, because the crew slept in longer. Launched and was able to park in the parking lot, but the line was starting to form. Ran back close to where we were on Saturday, but went in closer. Had over the limit in 1 1/2 hours and had to throw one boys catch back to stay at the limit. Idled in while the boys cleaned. They finished cleaning just as we got to the sand bar at the mouth of the river. We anchored up and floated around taking in the sights and sounds. Saw rain forming inshore, so off we go. Ran through 1/2 mile of rain coming in the river, but no rain at ramp. Had a little trouble getting boat on trailer, because a boat at the dock was sticking out into the ramp area. Used the boat wash and flush on the road out from St. Marks and it was excellent! Headed back to the house to take a shower only to learn that the power was out. Changed cloths and headed back to Panacea to eat at the Shrimp Traders this time. I had the devil crab and it was delicious. Hit the road and back in V-town by 9. One of the boys took some pics and they are supposed to send them to me. When I get them, I will post.
. Sounds like an excellent weekend. Glad it worked out. I don't think I've seen the wash where is it?
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On the way out, it is on the left after you pass the Shell Island turn off. It is painted a bright yellow. It has three bays with each bay having a pressure wand, brush and a motor flush for one stop cleaning.
I got one of the pictures so far. This was the Saturday take mid cleaning.
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Water clarity out by Grey Mare
Hoping to scallop this weekend. If anyone gets out that way it would be great to hear what the water clarity is after recent storms.
Mckayaker wrote:Water clarity out by Grey Mare
Hoping to scallop this weekend. If anyone gets out that way it would be great to hear what the water clarity is after recent storms.
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There has been a good bit of rain since I was there Sunday, but clarity Sunday was excellent.
Mckayaker wrote:Water clarity out by Grey Mare
Hoping to scallop this weekend. If anyone gets out that way it would be great to hear what the water clarity is after recent storms.
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. Water was a little stained at (actually at the rock) Grey Mare but deeper the vis was good sat the 13th.
Water was stained and when the tided turned it got worse. Boys had fun swimming and goofing off. They decided that they wanted to swim in the river so I took them about 2 miles up the Wakula. It sounded like I had girl scouts when they hit that cold water. Putting the boat back on the trailer with the wind was interesting. Took them to Coastal and back in Valdosta at 10:30PM. Long day!
MudDucker wrote:No joy on scallops today. Not skunked, but close.
Water was stained and when the tided turned it got worse. Boys had fun swimming and goofing off. They decided that they wanted to swim in the river so I took them about 2 miles up the Wakula. It sounded like I had girl scouts when they hit that cold water. Putting the boat back on the trailer with the wind was interesting. Took them to Coastal and back in Valdosta at 10:30PM. Long day!
At least they had fun. You see any manatees? Yeah lots of folks were having real problems with the with wind at the fort ramp.
MudDucker wrote:No joy on scallops today. Not skunked, but close.
Water was stained and when the tided turned it got worse. Boys had fun swimming and goofing off. They decided that they wanted to swim in the river so I took them about 2 miles up the Wakula. It sounded like I had girl scouts when they hit that cold water. Putting the boat back on the trailer with the wind was interesting. Took them to Coastal and back in Valdosta at 10:30PM. Long day!
At least they had fun. You see any manatees? Yeah lots of folks were having real problems with the with wind at the fort ramp.
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Water up the river was too stained to see any manatees. All we saw was refreshing cool water and splashing.
MudDucker wrote:No joy on scallops today. Not skunked, but close.
Water was stained and when the tided turned it got worse. Boys had fun swimming and goofing off. They decided that they wanted to swim in the river so I took them about 2 miles up the Wakula. It sounded like I had girl scouts when they hit that cold water. Putting the boat back on the trailer with the wind was interesting. Took them to Coastal and back in Valdosta at 10:30PM. Long day!
We went on Saturday and had similar results. 6 scallopers, 6 or 7 different drops over about 3 hours with only about 40 scallops to show for our efforts. I think they've been picked over and we'll have to wait for next year. Fun while it lasted though!
