Peanut Island Gathering 6/17-6/18 2011 - Page 16

Bushwacker · #**151** 05-13-2011, 06:45 PM

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I know many day trippers and other lurkers may show up.
Please chime in.

Chime in locals!

Ok, here's a shot of Peanut Island to get the attention of all you slackers than haven't made your reservations yet, as well as you locals that may not have given it much thought!

Shadow and I took a ride over there a couple months ago to get some pics so y'all would know what to expect.

Click here to see a slide show of what we found! This is by far one of the most beautiful parks and campgrounds on the east coast, located right on the beach on the east side of the island where you'll get a breeze right off the inlet. Turquoise green water with 30-50' visibility in the inlet at high tide and up to 120' on beautiful offshore reefs that are only about a mile off the beach! (You have to drift dive because of the current, which will about tear your ears off if you try to anchor!) The gulf stream is only 3 miles out, so it's a short run for a good shot at dolphin, wahoo, kings, and sails if you like to troll or lots of reefs for bottom fishing! Good snook fishing in the inlet at night! Can't beat it for variety and convenience! Doesn't get much easier than this folks! If anyone prefers to stay in a motel, let me know, as there are several options for that too! Denny

Shadow loves that big sandbar!

eggsuckindog · #**152** 05-14-2011, 04:28 AM

I think that is my campsite just past that first pic, right next to the water - unfortunately Big Ol'Fat Houndog has been axed from the trip - way too much food around which makes him lose his mind

Snookerd · #**153** 05-14-2011, 10:27 PM

Whoa..........I think PBC should upgrade their web pictures to Dennys. Great recon! I can't wait. Sure is a different island than the one I grew up with.

FELLOW-SHIP · #**154** 05-18-2011, 05:59 PM

While you guys will be at Peanut Island I will be just getting back from here.

http://www.caloosacove.com/newsite/resort/

Pictures from previous years.

FellowShip

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Just for the Grins

Official 23’ SF Antique Classic SeaCraft Owner

DonV · #**155** 05-18-2011, 07:33 PM

I'm "here" right now, just bought that wonderful $4.19/gal non ethanol gas!!!! Can't be any flatter out there on the water, however the tarpon had lock jaw all day today!!!! Or, I just suck at this! Poop!!

Oh yeah, the Cuban restaurant out front of Caloosa (Habanos) does a nice job of "cooking your catch", much cheaper than Lazy Days.

FELLOW-SHIP · #**156** 05-18-2011, 08:21 PM

Hi DonV

I have been going there for approx 25 years and loving every trip. That Cuban restraint does a pretty good job. I am surprised about the Poons they usually love to play between 4:00 and 7:00 PM each day. Sometimes you can get some live Mullet either from the bait shop or on the sandy beach in front of the pool. There are also some Poons in the marina at night to catch.

We lake the Mutton snapper fishing out off the ledge with live bait till approx 1030: AM then head off shore for either Pins or Tuna around the 409 Hump. Let me know how you fishing trip comes along.

FellowShip

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Just for the Grins

Official 23’ SF Antique Classic SeaCraft Owner

gofastsandman · #**157** 05-18-2011, 08:24 PM

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I'm "here" right now, just bought that wonderful $4.19/gal non ethanol gas!!!! Can't be any flatter out there on the water, however the tarpon had lock jaw all day today!!!! Or, I just suck at this! Poop!!

Oh yeah, the Cuban restaurant out front of Caloosa (Habanos) does a nice job of "cooking your catch", much cheaper than Lazy Days.

Five Oh,
You still using those pawn shop hooks?

DonV · #**158** 05-18-2011, 09:22 PM

Naw.....I'm using the flea market hooks!! Actually I think I'm not holding my mouth correctly! Funny thing is I did not see any tarpon caught today, saw plenty just cruising around, lots of folks casting to them, however as we all know they can be such a pain in the ass!! Next to bonefish, I hate tarpon the most.

gofastsandman · #**159** 05-18-2011, 09:49 PM

I had a tarpon once as a pier rat. Tow boat comes out on a weekday and I whistle... he stops and we discuss, he goes out, not on a call mind you, and spins my line on his prop coming in 2 mins. later. Seal kit and slide hammer.

NoBones · #**160** 05-18-2011, 11:45 PM

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Naw.....I'm using the flea market hooks!! Actually I think I'm not holding my mouth correctly! Funny thing is I did not see any tarpon caught today, saw plenty just cruising around, lots of folks casting to them, however as we all know they can be such a pain in the ass!! Next to bonefish, I hate tarpon the most.

You Walmart slackers need to figure out where Robbie's is..

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The Tarpon there damn near jump in your boat!!!

See ya, Ken