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Sunday afternoon Scallops- St Marks
Posted: July 28th, 2008, 9:31 am
by bman
My Bride was still out of town yesterday so I made another run to the coast.
Took my buddy Emmett and his two Kids Scalloping. We were joined by other friends Parker and Adrinne in their boat.
The tide was dead low so the water was about 3' Perfect for the kids.
I'm becoming an expert- still goofy but an expert!
Crazy thing happened on the way in- A keeper Spanish Mac Jumped in Parkers Boat!
We stopped for the kids to chase fiddler crabs- I think that was their favorite part!
Should have kept a bunch for bait!
We picked up our limit in just over an hour-all within 50 yards of where we found them the first time.
I still can't get over how thick they are- Had a great time and will be back again soon!
Re: Sunday afternoon Scallops- St Marks
Posted: July 28th, 2008, 9:35 am
by snatch-n-reel
Good Day
Re: Sunday afternoon Scallops- St Marks
Posted: July 28th, 2008, 9:47 am
by whitebc
Sounds like fun!
Re: Sunday afternoon Scallops- St Marks
Posted: July 28th, 2008, 11:26 am
by Reel Cowboy
Looks like some tried kids and grown folks. Can't beat that.
Re: Sunday afternoon Scallops- St Marks
Posted: July 28th, 2008, 7:19 pm
by tin can
Good trip.
Re: Sunday afternoon Scallops- St Marks
Posted: July 28th, 2008, 7:47 pm
by birddog
Awesome day Bman
Re: Sunday afternoon Scallops- St Marks
Posted: July 28th, 2008, 8:11 pm
by Eerman
Nice Mr. Bevis
Re: Sunday afternoon Scallops- St Marks
Posted: July 28th, 2008, 8:13 pm
by MudDucker
Great day...you available to take a couple of members of a Boy Scout troop out on August 23rd??? Pulease '-)
Re: Sunday afternoon Scallops- St Marks
Posted: July 29th, 2008, 4:43 pm
by bman
Lets Talk MD- at the worst I can tell you exactly where to go!
Re: Sunday afternoon Scallops- St Marks
Posted: July 29th, 2008, 4:58 pm
by WaltDawg
Nice trip Bman
Re: Sunday afternoon Scallops- St Marks
Posted: July 29th, 2008, 5:28 pm
by jsuber
I had to get all new hooks after my last scalloping trip. They sure do pull good when yo put them all in one bag. Sounds like fun Bman.
Re: Sunday afternoon Scallops- St Marks
Posted: July 30th, 2008, 7:58 am
by MudDucker
Not to derail the thread, but is there anyplace for camping close to St. Marks or a cheap motel for a scouting budget (not in a crack neighborhood)?
Re: Sunday afternoon Scallops- St Marks
Posted: July 30th, 2008, 8:31 am
by Reel Fun
Hey MD......... you may want to call Shell Island Fish Camp.....they have come cabins that you may fit everyone in. 850-925-6226 Good luck
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Re: Sunday afternoon Scallops- St Marks
Posted: July 30th, 2008, 8:50 am
by bman
There is a great campground at Newport on the St Marks River just off Hwy 98
Its right at the bridge and has a great boat ramp.
Newport Park Highway 98 St. Marks, FL 850-926-7227
http://www.wcprd.com/html/newport_campground.html
The site is about 10 miles up river from the lighthouse.
Great bream, bass and catfishing on the river.
13 full hookups
21 primitive campsites
Sewage hookup and treatment area
Bathhouse/restroom
BRING YOUR BUG SPRAY!!!
