tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post414030663878737286..comments2023-11-02T05:09:48.607-05:00Comments on PURE FLORIDA: FLOUNDER NIGHTSUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-75470135871117758272017-04-28T22:52:35.239-05:002017-04-28T22:52:35.239-05:00There is SHOCKING news in the sports betting indus...There is SHOCKING news in the sports betting industry.<br /><br />It has been said that every bettor must watch this,<br /><br />Watch this now or stop betting on sports...<br /><br /><b><a href="http://sports.syntaxlinks.com/r/SportsCashSystem" rel="nofollow">Sports Cash System</a></b> - Advanced Sports Betting Software.Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07287821785570247118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-49970419727155466262013-06-22T23:06:10.276-05:002013-06-22T23:06:10.276-05:00 FC Since you and I went to High School togethe... FC Since you and I went to High School together I know exactly where you were gigging. That little spit of a place is amazing and the lifeblood of so many things that people do not understand.<br /> Back in the day, when the peninsula was accessible by vehicle, I used to drive to that side. Then with an inflated Tire tube lashed with a piece of plywood to hold the cooler and the battery, for the light which was mounted below it walked those same shallows gigging flounder. In fact during the summer it was not uncommon to see 3 or 4 people doing that.<br /> The tarpon were indeed scary when they would sound near you, or the rare logger head sea turtle that for whatever reason decided to come that way instead straight to the beach from the ocean.<br /> There is not much on this earth that I found more refreshing than enjoying the thrill of a self caught meal that nature provided me only asking that I protect her and respect her also in due regard.<br /> Thanks for the trip back through time my friend. Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10428610147528009952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-70707990551159776112012-08-20T12:02:24.966-05:002012-08-20T12:02:24.966-05:00You should check out the LED lighting system at ww...You should check out the LED lighting system at www.FlounderGiggingLight.com<br /><br />They can run off of a 12 volt battery and they are super bright... would make gigging a whole lot easier on ya! I just got one earlier this year so that I could wade and gig and it has been working great for me. I really hate having to worry about a generator or something to run a light while I am gigging so this new LED system is right up my alley!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13767056512964230730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-57212177112267289472012-07-18T09:02:06.584-05:002012-07-18T09:02:06.584-05:00Annie,
Ask Jack if he ever went out on a "Jub...Annie,<br />Ask Jack if he ever went out on a "Jubilee".<br /><br />Deb,<br />Thanks Deb! It was such a cool night, I just wanted to share every molecule of it.R.Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905593499136090763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-37168021492960769632012-07-17T11:55:32.962-05:002012-07-17T11:55:32.962-05:00Great post FC- the imagery was so vivid I could al...Great post FC- the imagery was so vivid I could almost smell the salt water! Thanks for sharing the adventure!Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07879771115420282834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-64459276029141490492012-07-17T09:03:33.325-05:002012-07-17T09:03:33.325-05:00Great story! Jack grew up just outside Mobile and ...Great story! Jack grew up just outside Mobile and has often told me stories about floundering around Mobile Bay when he was a teenager. This was way back before the bay got polluted. His setup was a little more simple back then! He would tie short rope to a washtub and then tie the rope around his waist. Apparently the washtub would float and he could just toss the fish into the tub as he went along. Glad you had soem luck!MamaHenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17018971960706063902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-50313229500507781132012-07-17T08:00:35.054-05:002012-07-17T08:00:35.054-05:00Bill,
I was shooting for that. Thanks!
Refugee,
I...Bill,<br />I was shooting for that. Thanks!<br /><br />Refugee,<br />I hear ya. I saw a few that night.R.Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905593499136090763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-75139883887777208012012-07-16T21:46:07.482-05:002012-07-16T21:46:07.482-05:00Well, sir, you are a braver man than I. There are...Well, sir, you are a braver man than I. There are too many of those sting rays in the waters in the summer for me to go wading around in the dark. Its bad enough for me to do it in the light fishing for mullet.Suwannee Refugeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206993330561368560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-74722222297593849412012-07-16T15:26:04.568-05:002012-07-16T15:26:04.568-05:00Felt as though I was there with you. Thanks.Felt as though I was there with you. Thanks.Billhttp://crackerboy.usnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-91179001890600100602012-07-16T13:56:20.481-05:002012-07-16T13:56:20.481-05:00Lesle,
I'm liking that quote ... alot. Thank y...Lesle,<br />I'm liking that quote ... alot. Thank you.<br /><br />Robin,<br />Thanks! I know you and roger are fans of low tide walks. I thought you might enjoy this version.<br /><br />Mockingbird,<br />Well ... maybe... I was. <br />You know how fishermen are about their spots. :)<br /><br /><br />Cindy,<br />You got that right!<br />Shrimp tonight.R.Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905593499136090763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-45266043899939993812012-07-16T12:35:20.307-05:002012-07-16T12:35:20.307-05:00Mmmmmm....flounder!Mmmmmm....flounder!cinbad122https://www.blogger.com/profile/08099058189904131953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-37702379133098939752012-07-16T10:43:13.928-05:002012-07-16T10:43:13.928-05:00What a wonderfull flounder gigging adventure, and ...What a wonderfull flounder gigging adventure, and photos! I wonder if you were at Salt Run, since you mentioned the lighthouse boatramp.Mockingbirdnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-71149651535257509932012-07-16T10:19:25.819-05:002012-07-16T10:19:25.819-05:00A wonderful post. I really like the way you told t...A wonderful post. I really like the way you told this story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-79176123305525806572012-07-16T09:40:57.853-05:002012-07-16T09:40:57.853-05:00But what is happiness except the simple harmony be...But what is happiness except the simple harmony between a man and the life he leads?<br /> -Albert Camusleslenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-42363248647466739882012-07-16T07:25:57.998-05:002012-07-16T07:25:57.998-05:00Marilyn,
It's a whole nother world at night is...Marilyn,<br />It's a whole nother world at night isn't it?<br />Be careful out there.<br /><br />Cathy,<br />Gee whiz. I hope things go smoother. You must not have blinked at Otter Creek, or you would have no idea you had gone through it.<br /><br />Patio,<br />Last night! Delicious.<br /><br /><br />Dan,<br />Thanks.<br />I actually edited and rewrote for once.<br />This is usually first draft stuff here at PF. LOL<br /><br />Caroline,<br />So glad you came along. I imagine those mountains are beautiful and full of equally unique things to do.<br /><br />Miz S,<br />Here's how you know.<br />Poems rhyme.<br />At least here they do.<br />So just ignore the haikuuks and freestyle "poets".<br />Poems rhyme.<br />Glad you liked the trip!R.Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905593499136090763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-75723616069833716962012-07-16T04:34:05.634-05:002012-07-16T04:34:05.634-05:00I couldn't decide if it was a post or a poem. ...I couldn't decide if it was a post or a poem. Either way, it was awesome.Miz Shttp://www.mizsilverthorn.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-34979806841002896892012-07-15T19:58:57.182-05:002012-07-15T19:58:57.182-05:00Kids growing up in the Adirondacks don't know ...Kids growing up in the Adirondacks don't know nothin' about floundering. The trip with you was fascinating, hope the flounder dinner was yummy.Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09646529544107229536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-35770183390381773532012-07-15T19:50:24.533-05:002012-07-15T19:50:24.533-05:00Wow! Beautifully written...Wow! Beautifully written...Dannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-27960590587660590112012-07-15T18:13:51.475-05:002012-07-15T18:13:51.475-05:00Hi FC,
Great story! So, did ya cook them yet?
Pa...Hi FC,<br /><br />Great story! So, did ya cook them yet?<br /><br />PatioAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-38759504224772680512012-07-15T16:05:53.020-05:002012-07-15T16:05:53.020-05:00Great post. Felt like I was there. Currently cru...Great post. Felt like I was there. Currently cruising through Alabama on the way to see oldest son, the law enforcment park ranger in Mississippi. Went through Otter Creek. That was after I left my purse at the McDonalds in Crystal River and before the flat tire in De Funiak Springs. Hope the vacation is better than the roadtrip!Island Riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04338707720934732800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-49597226685842796052012-07-15T15:13:06.716-05:002012-07-15T15:13:06.716-05:00Thanks for sharing. I love to fish but I too haven...Thanks for sharing. I love to fish but I too haven't done any kind of fishing for maybe four decades. <br /><br />But I have done lots of paddling at night and getting to share the night with the other denizens of it is totally awesome. And the fish I usually run into are alligator gar. Hitting one of those big boys with a paddle and making then roll really gets the adrenalin shooting out. <br /><br />Alligators are usually quick enough to sink that you only see their eyes but occasionally you and an alligator can share a scary moment for each of you.Marilyn Kircushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15014565704792020948noreply@blogger.com