collecting today 2-28

[ReefArtist]

That would be very cool - I know some people wanted to bring their boats out, so if it's possible to find a place like that also that would be very good. Kind of like - needs cleaning, critters to pick up, boating area, can have a BBQ area or just a area to eat would be good. I don't know about cooking out somewhere, I like doing the easy way - sandwiches, good drinks, chip etc. If people would like to BBQ that is very good - need enough that likes to do that. Sound good?

 

[mrferrit]

sounds like ft Desoto might be a good place but unsure about collecting in a state park ?
they have the boating access ramps picnic area ect.
i have heard its good for seining on the north side .we didnt catch muck on the south east side last time we had a outing there but the seine net was put together with sticks lol
but was a good idea collin lol
haa haa

 

[o2zen]

Hey maybe after I check out the north side of the Skyway I should check out that park but if I remember you cannot take anything.

 

[Gimplar]

im in too, only if my schedule permits though.
Also im in for diving if we do go diving or fishing

 

[BlueCoast]

Woo-hoo... bump for another party crasher ready to join the gaggle. We have gone diving off the beach down in Venice / Sarasota before... Lots of sharks teeth, ran across a tiny octopus once.... Not sure about boat ramps and such though. Ft. Desoto might be better for that. As long as there is sand under my feet I'll be happy

 

[mrferrit]

i have been wanting to do the shark teeth dive down there looksd like alot of fun
cool so far sounds like quite a few people might be able to make it ..

o2zen did ya get out yesterday or today to check out any new spots ? find anything good ?

 

[ReefArtist]

I did the Vence and the shark teeth diving about 10 -15 years ago - it was GREAT! We're talking 3 inch OLD sharks teeth and if you're not into diving your can get them right off the beach (small one). But Venice doesn't need a clean-up crew there :mixed: . We could make that our next trip - that is a GREAT idea - Vence is on the list!

 

[o2zen]

I did not make it out today. I spent the day shopping and doing the family thang. I wanted to make it out and even got up early for it but ended up not going... I still have Tuesday now. I am busy until 10am'ish but free after that Dennis if you want to go check some places out.

 

[cwegescheide]

Does the shark teeth dive require scuba equipment? I've got snorkel gear but not scuba

 

[o2zen]

No its roughly 10feet for most of the area with some drops and ups and downs along the Venice beach by the pier. If you go out far enough you can get to the 20-30 foot drops and thats where I find some awesome teeth. I also have found a ton of sea horses out there as well as some nice crabs and snails.

 

[ReefArtist]

I'll bring a box of big trash bags - that's really the only thing we need to do the cleanup. Then I'll have big bags for the big catch-OK those crabs might be just a little large for me tank- Ha ha ha!

 

[mrferrit]

cool sounds real good
onzen . i work tuesday morning and a RC lounger is comming to stay with me .
ill start a thread in a few days and well get the head count and supplies list well need
and hopefully well have a place picked out
still open for suggestions .
and for collections i think ya need a fishing license so ..