tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934395640555131782024-03-12T20:59:11.386-04:00MY LIFE IN THE FLORIDA KEYS AND BEYONDSandscraperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06735418313473912893noreply@blogger.comBlogger479125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393439564055513178.post-28023039832114113712019-05-21T02:54:00.001-04:002019-05-21T02:58:33.656-04:00 Well, hello once again. It is May 21, 2019 and I am going to attempt to re-Kindle my life in the Florida Keys and beyond. Patience My friends a lot has happened since my last post.Sandscraperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06735418313473912893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393439564055513178.post-32685189630759997312014-11-19T10:25:00.000-05:002014-11-19T10:25:02.186-05:00AROUND THE BLOCK WITH ROLAND AND I ABOARD PUFFIN<div align="center">
WE CALL IT, "SAILING AROUND THE BLOCK"</div>
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Yesterday, my friend Roland and me took a sail that we have come to call "around the block". The sail usually takes us on a course that makes a circuit around several Keys and varies from a few miles to many miles, like yesterday. Our "around the block" yesterday covered about 25 - 27 miles when all was said and done. These sails invariably play the predicted winds and any shifts that might take place later in the day. It was a great day to be on the Florida Bay/Everglades National Park.<br />
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When we started the winds were SE at 12 (we were headed NW at that time) and were scheduled to turn SW by three O'clock, (we were headed S at this time) which they did. By using the wind direction prediction were able to chart our course so we had very little windward work .<br />
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JUST BACK FORM A 2500 MILE BIKE TRIP TO THE GREAT SMOKY'S</div>
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Our trip 2500 miles include stops in:</div>
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Elkins, WVA</div>
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Maggie Valley, NC</div>
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Nashville, TN</div>
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Lynchburg, TN</div>
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Gatlinburg, TN</div>
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Hillville, VA</div>
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Onancock, VA</div>
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Back to NJ</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking into the underground spring that feeds pure water to the distillery</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Man, Jack Daniels</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">$ 200.00 will buy this set of seven beers</td></tr>
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After receiving a request to provide some information on the pictures in my Tiny House , here is some background information to explain.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My first "Puffin", a Marshall Sanderling, 1970. Leaving the Harbor.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">While beach combing in the 70's, I came across this glove nestled in a bed of sea shells.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Christmas card from one of my co-workers, he was an Art teacher and this was his way of sending Seasons Greetings. The subject was a beach scene from near his home along the Shore.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of my Japanese, Artist friends did this ink drawing for me. The subject, a traditional Japanese fishing boat.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is the house and property where I grew up, in a tiny seacoast town of Sea Girt, NJ. My father built this when he came back from a tour in the South Pacific, United States Navy Chief Petty Officer, Sea Bees.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A picture of another tiny house I found in a thrift store, it gave me some inspiration for my project.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The town of Sea Girt, one square mile, on the Atlantic, this was my favorite beach as a kid growing up.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My first attempt at a carving a half model.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of my better efforts, models usually face left to right, I did mine facing right to left.</td></tr>
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Sandscraperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06735418313473912893noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393439564055513178.post-42943652876838682192014-08-12T07:54:00.001-04:002014-08-12T08:17:06.089-04:00Final look at Fran's "Nanny's Nook"<div style="text-align: center;">
With the project finished, it's time to turn my attention to a trip to Maine, a motorcycle ride to the Smokey Mt's. and then my return to the Keys before the leaves drop and the snow flies. It will be good to get back on the water after such a dry spell here in NJ.</div>
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Sandscraperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06735418313473912893noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393439564055513178.post-36051333706322736502014-07-25T15:47:00.002-04:002014-07-25T15:47:57.682-04:00PROJECT ALMOST COMPLETE<div style="text-align: center;">
FLOOR DONE TODAY</div>
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SOME MINOR WINDOW TRIM AND IT'S FINISHED</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A neat chair and picture that Fran picked up a local Habitat for Humanity Thrift Shop</td></tr>
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Sandscraperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06735418313473912893noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393439564055513178.post-29800691374932516502014-07-23T10:48:00.001-04:002014-07-24T07:29:23.870-04:00HIGH AND DRY FOR THE SUMMER<div align="center">
<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Since coming back to New Jersey after a winter in the Florida Keys, sailing or fishing several days a week, I found myself high and dry for the summer. The result, I had to find a project that would be challenging and keep me busy for a couple months. My choice was to build an extension on our existing Pergola Deck and create a quiet space for Fran, a Garden House.</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The project was challenging, mostly because I have never tackled a job like this and I was faced with working solo to boot. I was able to muddle through the building part but working alone presented the greatest challenge for me. Purchasing the lumber, hauling it home, measuring the boards, cutting and then fitting everything together was exhausting and seemed that it would never end. Funny though, at the end of every day when I looked back to see what I had accomplished, it gave me a measure of satisfaction that inspired me to work another day and so on and so forth. The project is drawing near completion and only installing the floor remains.</span></div>
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Here are some pictures to help get the feel for the process.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The work begins</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Setting the frame on piers</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I thought that I could save the tree in the foreground, no luck.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Cupola from our Sea Girt House, my dad and I built that many years ago. I plan to use it on this structure if possible.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The sign over the door reads, Nanny's Nook. French Doors a steal from Craig's list, $20, including hardware.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The combination of cedar and pine gives off an amazing aroma.</td></tr>
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Corky, ten years as a faithful companion. We sailed and fished together, walked the beach and even traveled back and forth to the Keys each year. She loved boats and boat yards, my kind of girl, forgive the Dragon Fly, she was just groomed and the Groomer always had to make a statement.<br />
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Sandscraperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06735418313473912893noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393439564055513178.post-90344135846226254682014-05-04T07:53:00.002-04:002014-05-04T07:53:40.045-04:00Landlocked<div align="center">
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Back in New Jersey until Fall, time to dust off the lawn mower, garden tools and the Harley. For the last six months I woke up every morning to a grand view of the Florida Bay, rode my bike seven miles by eight am, then planned my day around some type of activity on the water. There is a bit of culture shock each time I return North, more cars, sirens and higher food prices, not to mention the neighbor's dog incessant barking.</div>
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I am very fortunate to have both sides of the coin in my life, it provides me with a much needed change which helps me appreciate both worlds and not take either one for granted.<br />
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Sandscraperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06735418313473912893noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393439564055513178.post-1426295722961299912014-04-27T09:17:00.001-04:002014-04-27T09:17:45.748-04:00The Time Has Come<div align="center">
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After one of the best fishing days of the winter, it is time to pack up and head back to NJ for the summer. Both boats, the Catboat and the Flats boat are out of the water and safely tucked away for the summer at a friends house. Today all my fishing gear and items that I don't truck home with me will also be stored at my friends house, he allots me one room in his house to store such items. It is a great convenience to have this privilege. Thank you Roland Barth.</div>
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I head out on Thursday and will remain in NJ for several months, then it will be the return to the Keys for what I hope is another winter. So, until I get back to NJ and start some much needed motorcycling, yard work and other projects, this will be my last post for a short time.</div>
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Ready to get back to <b><i>The Beyond</i></b>.<br />
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Sandscraperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06735418313473912893noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393439564055513178.post-35801542456062947982014-03-25T15:24:00.000-04:002014-03-25T15:26:17.278-04:00Permit Information and Facts...Fly Fishing<center>
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Permit are one of the flats grand slam fish along with tarpon and bonefish. Permit are difficult to find, approach and induce to eat a fly. This along with their tenacious fighting ability, landing a permit is one of the most highly prized accomplishments on fly tackle.<br />
Permit range throughout tropical waters including Florida from Ft. Pierce on the east coast to Panama City on the west coast and the Florida Keys.<br />
Permit are members of the jack family living in deep water holes and around old wrecks. Permit move to the shallow water flats to take advantage of the rich food supply. Preferring the ragged rocky shorelines and hard bottom flats, they will work the deeper edges and points while waiting for the highest tides before moving higher onto the flat.<br />
Because of their difficult nature, permit are usually caught while fishing the flats for other species. Permit are extremely wary, difficult to see in the water and if you do get a fly in front of them, they are very finicky<br />
Permit can be caught all year in the Keys but Spring and Fall provide the most favorable weather conditions for them to move onto the flats. Northern areas are best during the warmer weather when the water temperature rises.<br />
Permit fishers must understand that permit are out of their normal element on the flats. They move up onto the flats only to hunt for food and while there they are very nervous, fleeing in panic at any sign of danger such as boat noises and fly lines slapping on the water or flailing overhead. Fly fishers must understand this and assume the proper attitude and techniques.<br />
Those going out with the purpose of catching a permit must be armed with information specific to the permit. <br />
This begins with an understanding of the <a href="http://www.buddys-coins.com/fishpage/flats.htm"> "flats fishing"</a> basics.<br />
The ideal conditions for permit would be:<br />
A warm sunny day, the water is clear and 70-80 degrees with a slight wind rippling the water surface. A strong tide is coming in that will flood the highest points of a rocky flat on which you will be poling or wading.<br />
While ideal conditions are rare, each element increases the chances for success.<br />
A <i>bright day</i> with <i>clear water</i> is essential in order to see the permit and effectively present the fly.<br />
Permit like <i>warm water</i>. They will not move onto a flat having water temperatures out of their comfort range.<br />
<i>Wind</i> can provide an important advantage for the flyfisher. Permit do not like calm conditions in shallow water and a slight wind will ripple the surface enough to cover them as well as the splash of the fly line hitting the water. Too much wind, however, may cloud the water making conditions impossible.<br />
<i>Water levels</i> also determine where permit will be found. At low tide, permit hold in channels and basins adjacent to the flats that have access to the safety of deep open water. On the weak high tides, the fish will be working the edges of the flats. Which edge they are on may be affected by wind and water conditions. Permit move up onto the flats during spring tides and other strong tides. Lush feeding areas are flooded at these times giving access to the opportunistic permit. The timing of these tides are well noted by serious permit fishers. During the colder months, tides are not as important as water temperatures but the rule is: The higher the tide the better.<br />
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="permfood"><b>Permit Food</b></a><br />
Permit eat crabs. They may also eat other crustaceans but mainly crabs. Blue crabs are a favorite for bait fisherman.<br />
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="permfly"><b>Permit Flies</b></a><br />
The permits favorite food is crabs. Flyfishers must have a fly that resembles a crab, quickly drops to the bottom like a crab and enters the water quietly. Crab patterns have been developed that look like crabs and sink quickly as do the naturals. Arguably the best fly pattern for permit is the "Del Brown Merkin" sizes #2-#2/0. The Puff, McCrab and other crab patterns are also good for permit. Fly fishing for permit was not considered reasonably before the developement of these crab patterns. Use a full size crab pattern on windy days. Large patterns are more visible to permit and their noisier presentation is less noticeable in the wind. If one pattern is rejected, change size, weight or try color variations but its a good idea to stick with crab patterns. Upon rare occasions, permit will take a bonefish fly but not with any consistency. Many Guides use nothing but the Merkin Fly in different sizes, weights and color variations.<br />
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<li>Thread: Chartreuse 3/0 </li>
<li>Tail (claw): Cree or ginger hackle tips, Tan marabou or fur and Pearl krystal flash or flashabou. </li>
<li>Body: Alternating strands of tan and brown sparkle yarn. Also blue and brown. </li>
<li>Eyes: 1/24 oz lead eyes dumbbell </li>
<li>Legs: White or chartreuse rubber hackle. Paint the tips red.</li>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="permtack"><b>Permit Tackle</b></a><br />
The one rod size to have for saltwater flyfishing is generally considered to be a 9 foot, 9 weight fast action graphite. This rod can be rigged for a wide range of gamefish including all but the largest permit. It has enough back bone to fight large fish and is able to cast fly patterns well in windy conditions.<br />
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<dd>The fly rod must have plenty of backbone to pull in a permit. Smaller permit can be taken on fly rods as light as 8 weight but a 40 + lb fish will require the recommended 9 foot 11 weight rod.</dd></dl>
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<dd>Reels must be of quality construction, corrosion proof for the saltwater environment, a strong smooth drag system, sufficient capacity to hold the fly line plus 200-300 yards of backing and be sized to match the fly rod. Single action reels are the standard for saltwater fly fishing.</dd>
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<dd>Permit make long runs making necessary 250 yards of 30 lb backing. Add a shock absorber between the flyline and the backing using 20 lb high vis mono line. </dd>
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<dd>Floating Weight Forward (FWF). Fly line one size larger than the rod weight is recommended to aid in casting the heavier crab patterns. </dd>
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<dd>Permit mouths are hard but not abrasive and they have no sharp teeth making wire leaders and shock tippets unnecessary. Since permit do not seem to be spooked by leaders, a leader tippet 14-16 lb test works well. In windy conditions use 8 -9 foot leader with a larger crab pattern. When calm use 10 foot leader with a small fly such as a Merkin on #1 or #2 hook.</dd></dl>
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="permmeth"><b>Permit Methods</b></a><br />
Permit may be fished by wading stealthily or by poling a flats boat which are covered by general <a href="http://www.buddys-coins.com/fishpage/flats.htm">"flats fishing"</a> basics. Guides who know the movements of the permit are strongly recommended.<br />
<b>Find</b><br />
Seeing the permit is critical for proper presentation and retrieve.<br />
Look for permit on top of flats and around rocky shorelines and points during high tides. During falling or low tide check the basins and channel edges.<br />
While hunting for permit on edges of flats and near rock piles, look for black sickle like tails and fins penetrating the surface and under water.<br />
Look for muds and tailing permit. When they dip down to eat in shallow water the tail can be seen above the water surface.<br />
Look for shadows underwater or a large eye without body.<br />
Also look for a permits distinctive wake as they move.<br />
Look for the mirage like shape of the permit caused by sunlight reflecting off their body.<br />
<b>Cast</b><br />
When a permit is spotted, move into casting range very quietly. When in range the window of opportunity is very small. Keep false casts to absolute minimum and get the fly in front of the permit quickly. Accuracy of the cast is more important than the distance. On calm days sixty foot casts are normally sufficient but in a stiff breeze forty foot casts are adequate. The ideal cast has fly sinking right in front of permit.<br />
<b>Presentation</b><br />
When a crab is approached by predators out on the flat, it immediately drops to the bottom and stays still. This is exactly what the permit should see. When you encounter permit they will generally be either moving through the area or feeding. For the former, gauge the water depth, the speed of the permit, tidal currents and the sink rate of the fly and cast so that the fly reaches the anticipated meeting point just before the fish.<br />
Feeding permit move erratically and therefore hard to lead. As they move along looking for food, they dip down to eat then come up and move in whatever direction they are facing. For this reason, the fly should be presented as close as possible. Wait for them to tail then put the fly right in front of them. Whatever the situation you must make your fly imitate a natural crab.<br />
<b>Retrieve</b><br />
The best retrieve for permit is no retrieve. If your offering is refused, a small movement of the fly may bring back the permit for another chance.<br />
<b>Hook up</b><br />
Since you wont feel a strike as with other species, seeing the permit tail near your fly is the best indicator that they have taken the bait. If the permit appears to take the fly wait briefly then pull the slack slowly with the line hand to determine that the fish has taken the fly. If you feel resistance strike firmly with the line hand <b>NOT</b> the rod tip. With this method, if you miss, the fly is still in the permits area for a possible second chance. Sweeping with the rod pulls the fly out of the area preventing a second chance. If the permit is indeed on the line strike several more times with the rod when you get a chance.<br />
Extra sharp hooks are necessary as the permit mouth is very hard to penetrate with a hook. <br />
<b>Fight</b><br />
When hooked the permit makes long powerful runs. Just let them go while trying to clear any slack line and getting them on the reel. If hooked near the edge of flats, permit usually head for deep water. Permit will use many tactics to dislodge the hook or tangle the line by using sea fans, coral, crab traps, rubbing their mouth on the bottom or other tricks. If nothing else works they turn sideways using their wide bodies to resist your efforts to pull them in. Keep constant rod pressure to keep the permit from resting and take back line when possible. Pulling opposite to their direction of travel keeps them off balance. Be ready for several more runs and settle in for a struggle.<br />
<b>Release</b><br />
Decide ahead of time if you want to keep your permit, if you should be so lucky as to land one. If you decide to release the fish, try to leave it in the water, unhook and revive quickly to insure its survival. Permit are very good eating and they are not endangered although Florida does have regulations.<br />
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<li>Permit size limit: None less than 10" or more than 20". </li>
<li> May keep one over 20". </li>
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A chumming method that works well for permit requires either good GPS numbers or a guide to find the locations of permit schooling up on the surface over deep holes. Approach the location quietly and anchor within casting distance. Throw live blue crabs to center of the school of permit one at a time. This creates a competition among the fish to get the crab. Continue throwing out the crabs until the permit are sufficiently teased, then cast a crab pattern fly.<br />
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Bottom fish over wrecks or deeper water at the edge of rocky flats with crabs, shrimp, clams and conch. Sandscraperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06735418313473912893noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393439564055513178.post-65313971994462963552014-03-25T12:02:00.002-04:002014-07-24T07:42:44.711-04:00Permit Video<div style="text-align: center;">
This is the video that was taken of my friend catching his 40# Permit, warning, is is long, however you can click forward at any time to any location on the video.</div>
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Yesterday my friend Wayne Johnson and I set out to catch some Permit in the Back Country of Florida Bay, in the Keys. After a quick stop to look for a couple of Redfish, with no luck, we headed out to our go to Permit spot, as soon as we arrived we saw some action on the flats. Wayne was the first to cast so I sat back in anticipation of maneuvering to boat as needed. Wayne's firs cast seemed to spook the wily Permit but then as Wayne took his second cast, wham the fight was on. The Permit took the long traditional run as he felt the hook for the first time, reeling off about one hundred yards of line in no time. Starting the motor and idling toward the fish, Wayne was able to get the fish under control, motor off and it was nothing more than that Permit against Wayne's resolve and the light tackle we were using.</div>
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After the catch, lifting a 40# Permit over the rail, pictures were taken, fish was weighed and then released, next came the high five's and celebration. Now it was up to me to catch the next Permit of the day. In a very short time later we spotted a fish coming toward us, it turned and as it did I put a near perfect cast in his direction of travel, wham, for the second time in just a short time. My fish took about four runs during the time that I was fighting him, then came the moment when Wayne lifted it over the rail, it was not forty pounds, more like fifteen-eighteen. The size did not matter, we had two Permit caught and released, we were happy.<br />
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We spent several more hours in different locations but the wind came up and made that type of fishing a little more difficult to be successful. Riding home, we reflected on how fortunate we were to have caught two Permit in the same day, these were not offshore Permit where they are more prevalent, these were Back Country Permit that are very cautious and smart making them a worthy Game Fish in any one's book.<br />
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Each year at the end of the winter fishing season Dave and his wife Pat host a party to celebrate the venerable Snook. This year saw many friends, neighbors and avid fishermen/women come together and share stories about their fishing experiences, share what they have been up to during the winter months or just to socialize. It has proven to be one of the premier party's of the year and an invitation is cherished, at least in my case.</div>
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Thanks to Dave and Pat Leahy for a great job putting everything together, awards for the largest Snook, door prizes and great food and drink. Great experience, look forward to next year.<br />
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Sandscraperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06735418313473912893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393439564055513178.post-48104720545666386412014-02-27T09:01:00.002-05:002014-02-27T09:42:30.637-05:002014 UPPER KEYS CATBOAT REGATTA IS HISTORY<div align="center">
FEBRUARY 14, 15, 16</div>
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The Upper Keys Sailing Club hosted the third annual Catboat Regatta that drew participants from Maine, NJ, Massachusetts, Vermont, Wisconsin, New York and from all points of Florida. All manner of Catboats were represented, Sandpipers, a Handy Cat, Nonesuch, Sanderlings and a few home made varieties. </div>
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The first day was a sail around on Buttonwood Bay, under light wind conditions and a beautiful day. The second day included another sail with a twist, called the "Rum Run". Each boat, while sailing around would have to pick up a card from five designated anchored boats, after obtaining the required number cards, the sailors returned to the clubhouse and exchanged the blank cards for five playing cards. The Captain with the highest hand was awarded a half gallon of fine Barbados Rum. The third day was a day of racing on Buttonwood Bay, then closing ceremonies.</div>
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A fine dinner on the second night was the highlight of the Regatta, 79 participants in attendance for a spectacular dinner cooked and served by the Sailing Club members.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sanderling, Roland Barth Captain.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ibis, with a full crew</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Searching for the wind, which never did return</td></tr>
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Sandscraperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06735418313473912893noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393439564055513178.post-38414462173257177242014-02-02T09:46:00.003-05:002014-02-02T09:46:45.979-05:00Catboat Tag<div align="center">
<strong><span style="font-size: large;">IBIS and PUFFIN playing on the Florida Bay</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">In the afternoon, I spied Roland's Catboat IBIS heading out of the Harbor, at the time I was having lunch with some friends on their balcony overlooking the Bay. They could see the look in my eyes, so they said,"go ahead we'll see you later". In a flash I was in my car driving home and in another flash I was on my boat sailing out of the Harbor.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">After two hours and taking two separate courses we met up and had some fun playing in each others wake. It was a great day on the Bay,the conditions were perfect and the resulting sail was one for the books.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Here are two pictures that Roland took from his vessel, showing the proximity of the two boats, homeward bound.</span></strong></div>
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Sandscraperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06735418313473912893noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393439564055513178.post-39726784722678589522014-01-30T08:36:00.002-05:002014-01-31T07:34:24.218-05:00Dead Calm in the Keys Back Country<div align="center">
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Sandscraperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06735418313473912893noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393439564055513178.post-17979573788356271302014-01-30T08:00:00.001-05:002014-01-30T08:06:50.211-05:00Speckeled Trout cooperated, the Red fish and Snook were elusive.<div align="center">
<strong>Two friends and myself went out in the Back Country yesterday looking to score some nice Trout, Redfish and Snook. The Trout cooperated but the other species, although there on the Flats, were elusive. We hooked up with four nice Trout, two of which made it to my dinner table, the other two were released. My fishing companions were Capt'n Dave Perkins, a Back Country Guide out of Tavernier Fl. and his friend Boris from Chicago. It is quite apparent that all three of us share the passion for fishing and always get pumped up at the prospect of catching some really nice fish. It's nice having company that shares those feelings of the chase, catch and then the release.</strong></div>
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<strong>We took my boat, left about noon and after exploring several fishing locations, catching some fish, by the time we arrived back at the dock it was quite dark and the Sketters were doing their thing. Quick goodbyes were exchange and we all agreed to get together soon the repeat the process.</strong></div>
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Sandscraperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06735418313473912893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393439564055513178.post-31031214118408662132014-01-21T07:52:00.000-05:002014-01-21T07:52:53.412-05:00Calm Water Comes To The Keys...<div align="center">
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<strong>CALM WATER WAS THE CONDITION OF THE BAY YESTERDAY</strong>. Every once in a while you get a day on the water like we had yesterday, not a breath of wind bringing mirror like conditions. I took advantage of this to go fishing in the Back country and while doing so captured this little bit of the experience.<br />
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Sandscraperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06735418313473912893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393439564055513178.post-39227963993859987252014-01-20T20:30:00.003-05:002014-01-20T20:30:49.743-05:00DOLPHINS AT PLAY...ON THE FLORIDA BAY<div align="center">
PLAYFUL DOLPHINS</div>
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While out fishing today I encountered several Dolphins that were willing to show off their surfing skills, it was very entertaining for them and especially me.</div>
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This took place on the Florida Bay, where I sail or fish daily. It is not un-common to meet up with these playful creatures, it has almost become a welcome daily occurrence.</div>
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Sandscraperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06735418313473912893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393439564055513178.post-52710148553992907602014-01-18T14:39:00.003-05:002014-01-21T07:41:13.785-05:00An awesome day in the keys<div align="center">
THE DAY STARTED OUT WITH A FISHING TRIP TO THE BACK COUNTRY, A GOOD CATCH OF FISH FOLLOWED BY A GREAT SUNSET.</div>
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We went out to target Bluefish for the smoker, as the pictures indicate, we scored. There was also a by catch of nice Cravelle Jacks and Blue runners. My fishing buddy's were friends Wayne and Skip.</div>
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Sandscraperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06735418313473912893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393439564055513178.post-13810187436097893922014-01-15T12:04:00.002-05:002014-01-15T12:04:56.304-05:00BACKING OFF THE WATER ACTIVITIES FOR A DAY OR SO. <div align="center">
IMPENDING WEATHER IS CAUSING ME TO COME IN OFF THE WATER FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS. A COLD FRONT IS HEADING OUR WAY, 60'S DURING THE DAY AND LOW 50'S AT NIGHT. IT WILL CERTAINLY MAKE FOR AN INTERESTING BIKE RIDE AT 5:30 IN THE MORNING.</div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">GMZ031-152200-<br />FLORIDA BAY INCLUDING BARNES SOUND, BLACKWATER SOUND, AND<br />BUTTONWOOD SOUND-<br />1049 AM EST WED JAN 15 2014<br /><br />...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL BE REQUIRED TONIGHT...<br /><br />.THIS AFTERNOON...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KNOTS INCREASING TO NEAR<br />15 KNOTS AND GUSTY. BAY WATERS A LIGHT TO MODERATE CHOP...BECOMING A<br />MODERATE CHOP. PATCHES OF LIGHT RAIN.<br />.TONIGHT...NORTHWEST WINDS NEAR 15 KNOTS...INCREASING TO NEAR 25<br />KNOTS AFTER MIDNIGHT. BAY WATERS A MODERATE CHOP...BECOMING VERY<br />ROUGH. ISOLATED SHOWERS IN THE EVENING.<br />.THURSDAY...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KNOTS...BECOMING NORTH AND<br />DECREASING TO NEAR 15 KNOTS IN THE AFTERNOON. BAY WATERS VERY<br />ROUGH...BECOMING A MODERATE CHOP.<br />.THURSDAY NIGHT...NORTH TO NORTHEAST WINDS NEAR 15 KNOTS...INCREASING<br />TO 15 TO 20 KNOTS. BAY WATERS A MODERATE CHOP...BECOMING CHOPPY.<br />.FRIDAY...NORTH WINDS NEAR 15 KNOTS...DECREASING TO NEAR 10 KNOTS IN<br />THE AFTERNOON. BAY WATERS A MODERATE CHOP...BECOMING A LIGHT CHOP.<br />.FRIDAY NIGHT...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 KNOTS...INCREASING TO 15 TO 20<br />KNOTS BY MIDNIGHT. BAY WATERS A LIGHT TO MODERATE CHOP...BECOMING<br />CHOPPY.<br />.SATURDAY...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 20 KNOTS. BAY WATERS CHOPPY.<br />.SATURDAY NIGHT...NORTH WINDS NEAR 15 KNOTS. BAY WATERS A MODERATE<br />CHOP.<br />.SUNDAY...NORTH TO NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 15 KNOTS. BAY WATERS A<br />LIGHT TO MODERATE CHOP.<br />.SUNDAY NIGHT...NORTH TO NORTHEAST WINDS NEAR 10 KNOTS. BAY WATERS A<br />LIGHT CHOP.</span></em></strong></div>
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Sandscraperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06735418313473912893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393439564055513178.post-42536297391963540532014-01-14T18:57:00.001-05:002014-01-14T18:57:28.474-05:00Smoked Salmon<div align="center">
After a trip to BJ's, I came back with two nice sides of Salmon, the idea was to smoke them for friends and other company. Additionally, I purchased four racks of Loin Back ribs. The Salmon was smoked with apple wood chips and the ribs will have to wait for a later date.</div>
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The Salmon were brined with brown sugar, salt, water and a few black pepper corns. After two hours in the smoker at 225*, the fish were done, if I can say so, to perfection. Her is what my friends and I enjoyed that night.</div>
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Sandscraperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06735418313473912893noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393439564055513178.post-16401825521619719112014-01-14T18:42:00.003-05:002014-01-14T18:46:04.733-05:00Nice evening sail<div align="center">
The other day, just before dusk I went out for a short sail. The weather was doubtful before the start, but the sail was worth the effort. This sail was preceded by a day of fishing for dinner, success. The fish were smoked, eaten and gave me the impetus to go for a sunset sail, too many clouds so I just enjoyed being out on the water again. <br />
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