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The wife and kids have really gotten into this scalloping gig and I guess I have too. We've gone 3 straight Saturdays in August and it seems like the only thing that gonna slow us down is the end of the season on the 10th of September.

Thought I'd share some pics and vids from the past trips.....

We met Reel Slow and his family out on the scallop flats 2 Saturdays in a row. Had a blast. We'd get our scallops pretty quickly and head up the Wakulla River to wash off the salt and clean the bi-valves.







Lunchtime




Scalloping Fools








Reel Slow makes some new friends.




The Booty


Dayum this water is cold








More Booty


Scalloping Fools

I feel I need to to up this video so that you can understand what's happening a little better. We were in front of Shell Island Fish Camp watching some dolphins catch mullet when a civilian boat full of Auxillary Coast Guard dweebs pulls up shouting at me. It took me a minute to understand what the heck they were shouting about, but apparently they thought the dolphin was a person and they were telling me I needed to have a dive flag up if I had people in the water.

I'm sure they run into a lot of Morons on the water but they really should know what they're talking about before they start barking orders.

It's a Dolphin

We asked another family to join us this weekend on a scalloping safari. Some of you may recognize these folks.











Found a nice school of dolphin in the St. Marks River..the kids really enjoyed them.
Dolphin Crazy

Wakulla Waldreps

Its been great spending so much time on the water with family and friends. And this past month has really justified owning a boat to the wife. I believe I've banked some serious kitchen passes just in time for some Fall fishing.

Can't wait til next time.

Looks like ya'll had good time, BD. Thanks for sharing the report and pics. I would also guess that you have earned some big time kitchen pass points.

outstanding....... Looks like ya'll are reeeely raking in the scallops. Can't beat do'n the family thing scalloping, I love it. Thanks for the great pics..........

Looks like a lot of fun...

You are going to have to give a demonstration next summer before season starts....

Proper goggle selection...
Best scallop nets...
Scalloping outfits...
Shark avoidance...

any other topics?

When's the cookout? Looks like you guys have been livin' right. Hey Bill, a little fat makes you float better

Eerman wrote: Hey Bill, a little fat makes you float better

That is why I float head up.

Great pics BD and good memories BD

Reel Slow wrote:

Eerman wrote: Hey Bill, a little fat makes you float better

That is why I float head up.

So does that mean your a fat head

Good times with the family BD

Let me know when dinner is ready Good Times

Chalk wrote:

Reel Slow wrote:

Eerman wrote: Hey Bill, a little fat makes you float better

That is why I float head up.

So does that mean your a fat head

Air, Poop, and Fat float, I guess I'll stick with fat head.

Great report Bird Dog. I've got a lot of great memories of scalloping with my Dad growing up. Good times, great memories.

That a way to stick it to the man BD..."They need to go up river and take care of business"!!!
Gotta love that quiet 4 stroke...I'll have one someday.
The smiles on those kids faces says it all

Rocket there were some evil things going on up river. Things I might have used to do, but can't condone now.

Looks like some fun trips.