FISH N FEST II Spring Fling

[Capt Cefus]

NUTS & BOLTS FISH N FEST II   SPRING FLING

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DATES  -  JUNE  10, 11, 12, 2012

LOCATION - CARRABELLE, FLORIDA

ACCOMMODATIONS SPONSOR - PICKETTS LANDING, 1302 Pickett's Landing Court
Carrabelle, FL 32322   Situated right on the Carrabelle River.

www.PickettsLanding.com 

RESERVATIONS PHONE # - 850-566-6761

The dates have been booked and now all you need to do is confirm that you're coming!

ROOM RATES:   Pickett's Landing offers fully equipped condo's -- either 3 bedroom or 4 bedroom.   The 3 BR units have been discounted to $195.00 per night.  Plus a $100 cleaning fee.
The 4 BR units have been discounted to $240.00 per night.  Plus a $125 cleaning fee.
Most of the units have a master BR with king bed, and the other BR's have 2 twin beds, so if you have a group of 'buddies' you can easily get 4, 5, or 6 folks in a unit, making the cost per night very reasonable.   When you rent a condo unit, it also includes dock space.  When you call to make your reservation, you can get the particulars on the layout of the condo unit and exactly how many beds are in the unit.

The Moorings Marina & Hotel is just a couple blocks down the street, and they have condo units and individual hotel rooms.   They also have dock space.

TWO days of Fishing!!!!!   Friday June 10 and Saturday June 11.   Of course, you can come earlier or stay later too.

CAPTAIN'S MEETING - Friday June 10th -- 8:00pm   Pickett's Landing Clubhouse area.   We picked 8:00pm to give everyone a chance to get into town, and also to have a chance to grab some supper before the meeting.

DOCK SPACE - Pickett's Landing has its own private dock with room for about 6 to 8 extra boats.   There is plenty of room on the property for trailer storage.  If you are staying at Pickett's Landing, docking is included with the room rate. 

BOAT RAMPS - There is a relatively new public launch area at the city park in downtown Carrabelle, or you can launch at The Moorings Marina & Hotel (there may be a small fee to use their ramp).  The Moorings has plenty of transient slip space (approx. $1 per foot per night).

SATURDAY NIGHT THROWDOWN - After the fishing on Saturday, we will have a dinner catered for the participants -- either a Low Country Boil with all the fixin's or a Fish Fry.   We'll also have some prizes to hand out and a fun evening to reconnect with each other again.

The Nuts & Bolts Gang will be heading down on Thursday June 9th, and staying through at least Sunday June 12th.   

FISHING - This time of year all the offshore species should be ready to play, as well as nearshore gamefish like Spanish Mackerel, Cobia and others.   Inshore, the trout and redfish should be good targets in the bay and in the pass that runs behind St. George Island.

You will need a current Florida saltwater fishing license.

The Pressure Drop can accommodate up to 8 people.   Capt. K has graciously offered the Drop at a reduced rate for this event.  It's a first-come, first-served deal, and the cost per person will be split equally based on the number of people fishing on the boat.   We also have the Carrabelle Charters Panga which can take an additional 3 or 4 people, with the same rate deal as the Pressure Drop.  And there will be a number of folks dragging boats down too... so there should be plenty of room for everyone to get on board a boat and do some fishing.   If you catch a ride on a Weekend Warrior boat, then it is only fair for the passengers to share in the fuel expenses.

What kind of boat is sufficient for the Carrabelle area?    If you are fishing inshore or nearshore, and the weather is cooperating... a bass boat is just fine.   Center console bay boats work well in these waters.   If you are venturing offshore, a deep vee hull is recommended, but on a calm day, you can easily run to grouper waters in a smaller boat (20' to 25').   It is strongly recommended that you carry a chart of the area, a good depth finder, a functioning VHF radio and all your required safety gear (which includes FLARES).

If you are dragging a boat down, and have room for one or more extra passengers, please post it here and also let me know so we can get folks rides if they need them.

So put the dates on your calendars,  book your rooms NOW, and fill out the Registration Form and send it in to me at Cefus@NutsAndBoltsFishing.com

More to come...!!!

[Bear]

IT'S ON MY CALENDAR NOW i GOTTA START SAVING MY LUNCH MONEY.

[Capt Cefus]

FISH N FEST II is already getting a lot of response.   The Pressure Drop has room for 9 (maybe 10) anglers on it for Saturday.   And the same for folks who want to come early and fish on Friday.

We have between 6 and 7 already committed for the Drop on Saturday.   So slots are filling up fast.   If you want to have a slot, you need to let me know very soon.

If you're not dragging a boat, that shouldn't be a problem.  We'll find you a boat to fish on.  But I need to start getting a head count on who is bringing a boat... who has room for additional people on their boat... and who needs to get a ride.   That way we can get a head start on the logistics.

[coachb]

Plans are for my sweet wife and I to come.
I need to get a place on the Drop

[Capt Cefus]

So far ...

On the Pressure Drop for Saturday ---

Coach B
MT Pockits + 2
Bill Hawk + 2
Cefus + 2
Bear

If we get more folks who are 'boat-less', then either I or Capt. Justin Rock will run the Panga, and we can take 3 or 4 on the Panga.

Capt. Mack Farr has tentatively confirmed he's coming and he has a 27' Grady White that can easily accommodate 3 or 4.

I've contacted our host at Pickett's Landing who has a very nice Mako 264 and a big Albury Brothers center console, which could carry 3 or 4 anglers.

And if we get more folks needing a ride, then hopefully someone who is attending and dragging a boat can take one or two extra folks along. 

And if push comes to shove... we'll get some charter captains from Panacea or from Port St. Joe or St. George Island to show up.

We'll make it work out.

[hartwellhawk]

We (the Hawks) are very excited to be attending the 2nd Fishin Fest. Bring on the fish and beers. Preferably in that order....but if not, oh well.

[Capt Cefus]

So far, the Spring Fish N Fest is already growing some legs... and I haven't even included an annoucement in the newsletter yet.

Looks like we've got about 25 or so... and a lot of spouses are planning on coming along too.   Mine, and a few others will be alongside the pool with copious amounts of cool adult beverages enjoying the day.

Got several folks dragging their boats from both inland, the east coast and the gulf coast.   Several of them have room for 1, 2 or 3 extra anglers on board.   And if we need... we'll get arrange to have a few more local charter guides available.

Capt. Kamen and I had time for a looooong conversation about logistics, etc.  on the way down to the Miami boat show.   Things are starting to come together nicely.

[MTPOCKITS]

i will be fishing in the same place as my girl madison is, ya better watch out im bringing the same bait as last time were i caught a limit of grouper, red snapper and red grouper on one bait. i will let coach catch the first fish that seems to keep him happy on a trip.

So far ...

On the Pressure Drop for Saturday ---

Coach B
MT Pockits + 2
Bill Hawk + 2
Cefus + 2
Bear

If we get more folks who are 'boat-less', then either I or Capt. Justin Rock will run the Panga, and we can take 3 or 4 on the Panga.

Capt. Mack Farr has tentatively confirmed he's coming and he has a 27' Grady White that can easily accommodate 3 or 4.

I've contacted our host at Pickett's Landing who has a very nice Mako 264 and a big Albury Brothers center console, which could carry 3 or 4 anglers.

And if we get more folks needing a ride, then hopefully someone who is attending and dragging a boat can take one or two extra folks along. 

And if push comes to shove... we'll get some charter captains from Panacea or from Port St. Joe or St. George Island to show up.

We'll make it work out.

[Buzzard]

Hoping to put together a party of 6 and come on down for the fun. Will be dragging a boat and hope to join the fleet to learn a little and have a great time.

[Capt Cefus]

Awesome!    Bring it on!   Looking forward to seeing you there!

[Capt Cefus]

Got Buzzard's registration in, and had two more sign up today.

So far that's about 30 or so that's coming, and we just announced it a few days ago.   Looking like we may have a darn big crowd!

Just got some great inshore numbers from Capt. Justin Rock and we'll be putting those out for folks who want to go after some trout, reds, flounder and Spanish mackerel.   But the only way to get these numbers will be to a participant.   So sign up now!

[Pressure Drop]

i will be fishing in the same place as my girl madison is, ya better watch out im bringing the same bait as last time were i caught a limit of grouper, red snapper and red grouper on one bait. i will let coach catch the first fish that seems to keep him happy on a trip.

Better bring it we may go to that spot again.

[MTPOCKITS]

lets do it.

[MTPOCKITS]

its getting closer.

[Capt Cefus]

Still getting sign-up's for the Fish N Fest.  Right now, we've got about 35 signed up.   And a lot more that are checking schedules and making sure they can get kitchen passes for that weekend.   

There's only a couple of condo's left at Pickett's Landing, so get your reservations made now.

We have room on a couple boats - both offshore and inshore -- for Friday and Saturday fishing.  So if you want to leave your boat at home, or don't have a boat to drag down, no worries, we'll get you on the water.