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quite the Birthday activity, I couldn't wait to see unfold , on the Salty-side of town. No other party-attendees/invitees were necessary, but myself and the Owner of the arena MOTHER NATURE!! Five rods & reels, 3 tackle boxes, and 5 large CRAB pots were aboard w/an IMMEASURABLE supply of ADRENALIN for what may come aboard. Solunar-based Forecasting showed VERY low fish-activity, but everthing else wasSTELLAR. Interrupting one of my casts with a loud inhalation of air, I was mildly surprised but an uninvited, unannounced guest not !0 feet off the TRANSOM of my boat1Name:  20210928_105648.jpg
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Size:  41.5 KB He casually swam closer, and actually nudged my motor with his Nose as if to say Move along little Dougie, these here are my waters you're a workin'!Name:  20210928_105450 (1).jpg
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Size:  63.3 KB No Reds, no Flounder, no Snook, but I limit of 5 keeper-Trout found "cooler-time". Two real-nice Grunt made the party as did ONE cutie-pie(saw about 8 "nibblers") = PITA.PUFFER!Name:  20210928_162134.jpg
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Size:  51.6 KB Decent amount of undersized species found freedom...but the CREAM was about to be revealed on the return to Port. On my way out, I strategically placed the 5 Pots in some of my more successful areas. Only two boats were even seen that day, with dolphin enthusiastically playing/hunting, and the mullet were proudly displaying their aerobic skills. 37 Jumbo, male CRABSName:  20210929_051147.jpg
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Thanks for readin'/ridin' and hopefully realizin' that Fishin' IS my MISSION!! Enjoy the pics!Name:  20210928_130550.jpg
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u2s
Those crabs were steamed to perfection. Coors light is my favorite beer. Darn, I wish we were neighbors. The crabs and the puffers would be in big trouble.