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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!!:HandsClapping 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 boat1Attachment 409686 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'!Attachment 409688 :Rofl 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!Attachment 409682 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.:popcorn:ThumbsUp 37 Jumbo, male CRABSAttachment 409687 were welcomed to the party and the boat-loading/40 minute drive-home ritual had claimed it's turn.
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u2s

Wow. Great pics. Beautiful Manatee. I’ve been surprised by the big breath of air often as well. Always freaks me out. Happy birthday Doug.


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Awesome pics. Thanks for sharing trip and pics!

Good pics of a great day. Happy Birthday too. Funny how the manatees get so close sometimes, it’s not like we can feed them.

Awesome manatee. Good looking plate of crab as well. Sounds like a great birthday

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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!!:HandsClapping 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 boat1Attachment 409686 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'!Attachment 409688 :Rofl 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!Attachment 409682 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.:popcorn:ThumbsUp 37 Jumbo, male CRABSAttachment 409687 were welcomed to the party and the boat-loading/40 minute drive-home ritual had claimed it's turn.
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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.

Happy Birthday--nice pics---shu

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Good pics of a great day. Happy Birthday too. Funny how the manatees get so close sometimes, it’s not like we can feed them.

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Thanks Tim for BD wish...actually, after witnessing tourists feeding them many years ago, I HAVE personally hand-fed them LETTUCE/CABBAGE leaves. Wish I had some on Tuesday!:banghead They are very polite/delicate in their "take".:highfive

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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.

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Double J- You're only as far as you're willing/able to travel!:twocents:cheers2 Also, you may have meant BIGGER trouble!:Rofl

Doug

Happy Birthday

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Happy Belated birthday

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My favorite seafood Hot Boiled Crabs and cold Coors Light, oh yea HBD.

But the beer needs to come off of ice, be popped and hit hard that first shot. Cold enough to hurt the back of your throat. NOW we’re talkin!

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But the beer needs to come off of ice, be popped and hit hard that first shot. Cold enough to hurt the back of your throat. NOW we’re talkin!

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Ice crystals floating in it is about cold enough

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My favorite seafood Hot Boiled Crabs and cold Coors Light, oh yea HBD.

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AGREE with everything you said EXCEPT BOILED!!:puke MARYLAND STEAMED is the ONLY way!!! Old Bay or J O seasoning PREFERRED!!

u2s

Steamed seafood is some good stuff

Hope you had a great birthday Doug.

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What a great trip and awesome pics, hope your bday was a good one !!

Happy birthday looks like a good one--im thinking as i see these pictures that fishing with you would almost be like going to the aquarium