Offical Charleston get together thread

[spareparts]

Hey MJ, can you make this one a sticky?
Charleston SC get together on the weekend of March 18th.
Only reply with conformations, refer to the other thread for questions or links. Let me know if you are coming with your boat or not, how many expected to be in your party, whether or not you will need a slip for your boat(and how long), and if you need trailer parking. Post where you are staying so others may try to stay near. If you have any direct questions, feel free to call me (843) 532-9148, PM me, or email me at [email protected]. Best recomendations to stay will be in Mt. Pleasant. Downtown Charelstons is nice, but more difficult to get around with a boat, also more expensive. N. Charletson is hit or miss, let me know if you want me to ride by a hotel and check it out for you. For cabin rentals, Isle Of Palms is the most exspensive, followed by Sullivans Island, Mt Pleasant, Folly Beach, and James Island.

Heres a map quest http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Charleston&state=SC
I live in Goose Creek, takes me about 20 minutes to get downtown. Summerville is nice, its a little further. If the wind is howling, we may run up the Cooper River to Moncks Corner

the place where we are going to have the oysters and Bar B Que( hey Reel, you see this) is going to be Sea Breeze Marina http://wikimapia.org/5370171/Seabreeze-Marina if you have any question about the Marina, direct them to me and I'll have the manager contact you. Its a dry stack, tehy normaly don't rent wet slips, but they're friends of mine, so we are getting a special deal. Plenty of resturants and sites to see. make sure to visit the SCDNR site http://www.dnr.sc.gov/ for rules, regulations, and requirements.

Looking forward to seeing ya'll. Now I need to get to work on my V
David

[Bruce]

I know we are going.

I'll either have 2 or 4 people with me.

I will be bringing our 180 Wellcraft Center Console.

Not sure if i'll be trailering it, or driving it from MB.

Would need a hotel for lodging, but prefer to be very close to the marina most of us are staying at. (Can't be too far from the boat in a new place lol)

I can only iron out more details once it gets closer. Either way i'll see y'all down there

[spareparts]

just a bump to bring it back up,

so far, the grand total is 1 response, thanks Bruce

[RWilson2526]

Ok, I'm in sans family. Will probably have a buddy from Jax meet me up there.

[Blue_Runner]

I am planning on coming. Batten down the hatches!!! Better hide all the beer and women in Charleston......Blue is coming to town!!!

:beer:

[reelapeelin]

I am planning on coming. Batten down the hatches!!! Better hide all the beer and women in Charleston......Blue is coming to town!!!

:beer:


OMG!!...my children are down there...:bat:

[garagenc]

I need to get some idea who I'm fishing with and then I try to get a room close to them. Since I got Reel and RW wanting me. :sun:

[Destroyer]

I need to get some idea who I'm fishing with and then I try to get a room close to them. Since I got Reel and RW wanting me. :sun:

(And the cops in 3 counties..........) :p :hide:

[reelapeelin]

(And the cops in 3 counties..........) :p :hide:


Probably more like 3 STATES!!...LOL!!...

[Blue_Runner]

OMG!!...my children are down there...:bat:
Yeah, as if we didn't know you have children in just about every sothern state......and a few up north to boot..... :booty::beer:

[reelapeelin]

Yeah, as if we didn't know you have children in just about every sothern state......and a few up north to boot..... :booty::beer:


How old are YOU??..you might be one of 'em, Sonny!!!...LOL!!...

[Stinky_Hooker]

Damn.

[Blue_Runner]

Where were you 37 years ago???? Please don't say Lexington, NC! :hide:

[reelapeelin]

Where were you 37 years ago???? Please don't say Lexington, NC! :hide:

22 yrs old and slatherin BBQ sauce on a fine lady as a matter of fact...


J/K, Dawg!!:you:...better not let this one get too far down the road...:beer:

[Blue_Runner]

:thre:
Don't worry DAWG yer personal secret is safe with me! :zip:

[garagenc]

Probably more like 3 STATES!!...LOL!!...

If you and the cops and FBI, CIA, NCIS, Marine Fisheries, Game warden, and any other federal, local boys knew my real name I'd probably be in deep sh$t oh I am in deep sh$t.

O well Find me

[spareparts]

so, how many of ya'll are commiting to coming?

[captpete13]

you can count me in

[willy]

Senor Willy will be coming with Rob (RW) for sure. We are still working on where we will be staying and should know that in a day or two.
Put a call in to Kenny (Lumber) but no response from him.
Pete is coming so if we get Destroyer on board that will be five Jersey Yankees heading your way.
But for now there be three.

[spareparts]

I here by give limited permission for said yankee signee to cross the Mason Dixon line for a limited time South(Gods country).


I( fill in your name), promise not to explain thats the way we do it up North. Nor do I compain about any Southern custom, nor do i complain about Southern drivers. I do swear to bring at least one transplant yankee back with me when I return in lew of serverence pay for having to deal with my Yankee ways.


Please fill in and sign, I'll need to get a Southern Notary to stamp it,...... Reel?

[willy]

And Stink Man it is time we meet, so you better bring your Alabama Panty Wearing Arse up there, or i will be telling stories I make up about you.

[spareparts]

I'm warning ya'll to make it a week. In case any of ya'll didn't know, pig huntn is a year round thing down here, now legal at night, with a pistol, and lights.

[willy]

They got pigs in that area?

[reelapeelin]

They got pigs in that area?

Yup..
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/reelapeelin/Superfatfemalesmoker.jpg
Afraid so...

[reelapeelin]

I here by give limited permission for said yankee signee to cross the Mason Dixon line for a limited time South(Gods country).


I( fill in your name), promise not to explain thats the way we do it up North. Nor do I compain about any Southern custom, nor do i complain about Southern drivers. I do swear to bring at least one transplant yankee back with me when I return in lew of serverence pay for having to deal with my Yankee ways.


Please fill in and sign, I'll need to get a Southern Notary to stamp it,...... Reel?

I too busy LMFAOFF!!...:you:

But in the end...we gotta remember we is all "Snaggers"...Snaggers born...Snaggers bred...Snaggers standin'...or in the bed...






















WTF??...:head:

[spareparts]

Reel, I figured you would have the Southern Notary Stamp, all our Northern guest will have to have you witness and stamp it.


BTW, Thanks MJ :clap:

[reelapeelin]

Reel, I figured you would have the Southern Notary Stamp, all our Northern guest will have to have you witness and stamp it.


Spare, I did have the SNS at one time..was revoked by the governing bodies upon discovery of an evening of fun & frivolity w/a beautiful young lady from Buffalo... revocation was made permanent after finding out the nite in question happened above the Mason-Dixon...officially lost the stamp, but was unofficially patted on the back and received "Job Well Done" by the officiating staff after her appearance at the hearing on my behalf...:hide:

[spareparts]

as long as you didn't have it revoked for bad bar-b-que sauce, we'll let it slide

[reelapeelin]

as long as you didn't have it revoked for bad bar-b-que sauce, we'll let it slide

Hey Spare...I was thinking about a V-20 assault on the Locks...somehow I've never done it, but always heard it a great ride...up the ditch and up the river, thru the locks and out onto the lake where there's a big sand beach...

Whadda you think?...:beer:

[spareparts]

riding up to the locks is pretty cool, not much on the other side though. Locks have been giving problems, I think they are closed for repairs now

[willy]

Spare any idea on what fishing is to be done, what to be set up for?

[spareparts]

the choices are endless. Inshore you have spottail(redfish, red drum), speckled trout, flounder, and a ton of misc trash fish. We get some small blues inside as well. All you'll need for this is light inshore spinning reels, I use 7ft medium action 10 lbs rods Penn 4300 SS's, spooled with 25lb braid. Live bait under a float, or lead head jigs. Nothing fancy. If you want to venture outside, theres the endless undersize black sea bass, all at 11" for bottom fishing. I've heard the spades have been showing up earlier, don't know pesonally, you might have to run out further. Offshore should be on fire(Tuna, Dolphin, Wahoo), but its a bit far for a V to get to, figure a minimum run to 35 miles out, hottest spots are 72 miles out. If we run up the river, we'll be going from salt to fresh. Stripers are in the river, I don't know much about catching them though. Large mouth, catfish, crappie, brim, all the fresh water stuff. If we go into the lake, there are some monster catfish and plenty of stripers. Check out charlestonfishing.com for fishing updates, trends, and info. Make sure to check the SCDNR regulations for fishing liscense and limits. If we go up the river, you'll will need the fresh and saltwater liscense. I didn't want to be the "camp director" with the clip board and whistle, figured I'd just let every one do what they want and we'd meet up at the end of the day. If there is something that you'd be interested in doing, let me know. Do some research on line about all the sights to see around here. I'm lucky enough to live here, I can see them any time.


BTW, WIlly, If you come early enough, I have a pig hunt set up for you.

[reelapeelin]

Sounds like Lee & Willy definately wanna fish...who else is leaning that way?...most all?...or how many wanna cruise around, spend the time boating and seein' the Charleston area from waterside?...

I'm happy doin either...depending on how long yer gonna be down, you could squeeze in some of both...

Spare's right about referencing charlestonfishing.com...and SCDNR...

[spareparts]

Reel, what you think about puttin in at "The Dock" in Monks Corner and running down on Friday for any one that shows up early, that leaves Sat for general ridin. If the weatehr is sucky on Sat, we can allways ride back up. I'll see what teh stripers are doing on the lake, I've got access to a pontoon on the lake if you want to try fishin the stripers.


I'm telling you guys, one weekend is not enough

[willy]

I'm up for a cruising, drinking hanging out sight seeing thing or a mix. Don't bother me none, would love to just see what the area looks like from land and sea.
Mostly I'm coming down to meet up with you fellows and share some time together. I just need a break from working my arse off up here and 15 degree weather. If we wet a line inshore that will just be an extra in my mind.
I will have 12-13 hours to discuss it with Rob on the way down, I will be ready for anything, it's my nature.

[reelapeelin]

[QUOTE=willy;167550
I will have 12-13 hours to discuss it with Rob on the way down.[/QUOTE]


Rob...I suggest fully loaded IPOD w/earphones and a full battery...:nut:

[spareparts]

well, I intended for this thread to be conformation only, but its turned into another discusion thread(i'm guilty as well). So, in order for me to get an accurate head count, anyone coming down, please PM me with conformation, let me know how many will be in the party, when you expect to arrive, if you will need in the water slip or trailer parking. Any other info is appreciated. Anyone exxpecting to arrive early let em knwo, we'll see if we can get some type of activity planned

[RidgeRunner]

I'm in. Now for the love of Snaggers Far and Wide, will someone chime in and tell me where they are staying. Anything better than a Maytag Box suits me or I can wait til' I get there and sleep in my truck, again.
Does the Marina have a ramp and parking for truck and trailer?

[RWilson2526]

I'm in. Now for the love of Snaggers Far and Wide, will someone chime in and tell me where they are staying. Anything better than a Maytag Box suits me or I can wait til' I get there and sleep in my truck, again.
Does the Marina have a ramp and parking for truck and trailer?


Ok, finally took the time to firm up....Willy and I will be staying in my friends RV at Mount Pleasant KOA site.....looks about 6-7 miles out across the bridge from Charleston.....not sure if anyone is into camping but it also looks like they have small cabins and such. We'll be down there late Thursday night or early Friday morning...may spend Thursday night in Florence SC and then head down the extra couple hours on Friday morning.

[RWilson2526]

Rob...I suggest fully loaded IPOD w/earphones and a full battery...:nut:

I was thinking of getting a portable DVD player and playing the Obama Inaugaration on a continouse loop.....he'd be dribbling in a spitoon by the time we got there:you:

[spareparts]

marina doesn't have a ramp(they do but its hard to use on a boat teh size of a V), Remlys Point is right accross the harbor(In Mt. P), nice ramp with easy access.

BTW, the marina isn't set up for extended stays, they have planty of docks, but no shore power, they do ahev a few outlets and long extension cords if you need to keep a bettery hot

[RidgeRunner]

RW- That or any number of Pelosi's comments on the loop would send em over the top. You might need a referee before you get there.

Story- I had an acquaintance that was a three way partner on a 25' Bayliner Flybridge. The three owners would get together every April and take the boat to Marathon for Dolphin fishing. One of the guys couldn't stand to be in the vehicle with the other two due to "political differences" so he would always ride in the cabin of the boat with a couple cases of Bud Light.(7 hours) He claimed it was the most relaxing time of the entire trip, I always assummed it was just the beer and head close-by. Kinda dangerous I guess, personally I wouldn't ride with any one of them.

[RidgeRunner]

Best Western @ Patriot Point, Mt Pleasant, SC ---3 nights - 17,18,19 of March. About $90/night average with my AAA discount. Only need to cross the bridge for Downtown and the gal I made reservations with said I could park the boat there too. :beer::beer: Ready..

[reelapeelin]

I was thinking of getting a portable DVD player and playing the Obama Inaugaration on a continouse loop.....he'd be dribbling in a spitoon by the time we got there:you:


I REELY did LMFAOFF!!!:clap:

[reelapeelin]

Best Western @ Patriot Point, Mt Pleasant, SC ---3 nights - 17,18,19 of March. About $90/night average with my AAA discount. Only need to cross the bridge for Downtown and the gal I made reservations with said I could park the boat there too. :beer::beer: Ready..

OK, Vic!!...you are right up Coleman Blvd from a good ramp at Shem Creek!!..you can put in there and cross the harbor to the guys who put in downtown at the marina...but if Rob & Willy are gonna be in Mt Pleasant, I'd recommend putting in there as well...Shem Creek has several good restaurants(code word for cold beer) to pull the boat up to...Reds is one of 'em...I think one called Creekside there too...Shem Creek will be HOPPIN' and the "Puppies" will be out by then!!...(and I ain't talkin' about the 4-legged kind):beer::beer:

[RidgeRunner]

Puppies too? Ohhhh yeah! .... :sun:

[spareparts]

be carefull on the approach to Shem Creek, I've got to get ya'll soem maps. Remlys may be a better ramp to use, Shem gets crowded pretty quick

[captpete13]

Best Western @ Patriot Point, Mt Pleasant, SC ---3 nights - 17,18,19 of March. About $90/night average with my AAA discount. Only need to cross the bridge for Downtown and the gal I made reservations with said I could park the boat there too. :beer::beer: Ready..
I'm glad someone pulled the trigger on a room. I just booked the same hotel for the same days. We'll see you there.

[spareparts]

Well I guess we won't be having any bar-b-que :cry:

So I need to know how many of ya'll like oysters? Also thinkin maybe a pot of Frogmore stew, or a big pot of chicken bog. ANy preferences?
















I womder how many google searches are going out right now for Frogmore stew and chicken bog

[reelapeelin]

be carefull on the approach to Shem Creek, I've got to get ya'll soem maps. Remlys may be a better ramp to use, Shem gets crowded pretty quick

No doubt that it can get crowded, but I gotta feelin' the Snaggers ain't gonna lay around in their hotel rooms...drop 'em in and throttle up early's probably gonna be more like it...It's a choice...:party:

[reelapeelin]

Puppies too? Ohhhh yeah! .... :sun:


Cute and Cuddly ain't they...:hide:

[captpete13]

Well I guess we won't be having any bar-b-que :cry:

So I need to know how many of ya'll like oysters? Also thinkin maybe a pot of Frogmore stew, or a big pot of chicken bog. ANy preferences?












I womder how many google searches are going out right now for Frogmore stew and chicken bog



What happened? I'm always down for a good bar-b-que

[RidgeRunner]

CaptPete, Glad to know someone will be close by, looking forward to meeting you.

As for the eats and drinks, I will eat just about anything Spare. I was trying to figure out how you were gonna do a ball game in the morning and still have time to entertain this bunch SAT night. If we have a place to congregate, I can bring the propane cookers and or the grill and do up some fish, low-country boil, chicken, steak, chops you name it. That ought to take some of the load off Spare so he can enjoy some time with the V20 crowd. Just a thought...

[the daydreamer]

for those of you who have not been through a lock it is pretty cool! this is the tallest lock in the us i belive. it is 75 feet from top to bottom. i have been caught in that lock in a bad storm with app 80 boats inside!what a trip.water was coming over the gates when they were closed,and its about six feet or more from the water to the top of the gates!!if they are open it is a esay ride down there and back.

[spareparts]

for those of ya'll interested in a guided fish trip, call these guys, tell them i sent you
http://fishcall.com/

http://www.fishingcharlestonsc.com/index.html


for taking a leisurly ride around charleston, these guys run the harbor taxi, they have a 25 parker for hire as well(they're friend of mine as well)

http://www.charlestonwatertaxi.com/


BTW, they don't know me as spareparts, just David Hall

[captpete13]

CaptPete, Glad to know someone will be close by, looking forward to meeting you.

As for the eats and drinks, I will eat just about anything Spare. I was trying to figure out how you were gonna do a ball game in the morning and still have time to entertain this bunch SAT night. If we have a place to congregate, I can bring the propane cookers and or the grill and do up some fish, low-country boil, chicken, steak, chops you name it. That ought to take some of the load off Spare so he can enjoy some time with the V20 crowd. Just a thought...


I'm looking forward to meeting you as well. Only a month to go. A fresh coat of bottom paint, some spark plugs and a water seperator and I'm good to go.

[spareparts]

I figure we will all meet back at Sea Breeze marina for dinner, I have an oyster steamer and a gas cooker for the boil. the marine has a grill

[reelapeelin]

I figure we will all meet back at Sea Breeze marina for dinner, I have an oyster steamer and a gas cooker for the boil. the marine has a grill


If I'm not workin' by then and make it down, I'll bring another cooker for some deep-fryin'...shrimp, hushpuppies and whatever else crawls along...

Wish I could commit to coming, but things up in the air right now...:head:

Hey Spare...is anybody gonna get their boxers inna bunch if some of us Snaggers hoist a beer or three at the marina?...I wouldn't think so, but never know if some rookie lookin to score might show up...:bat:

[Blue_Runner]

SoLo CuPs DAWG!

:beer:

[reelapeelin]

SoLo CuPs DAWG!

:beer:


If I don't make it, you gonna swang yor DAWG-@$$ by here and get 'em??...I'll have a COLD ONE for ya iffn ya do... :beer:

[Blue_Runner]

If I don't make it, you gonna swang yor DAWG-@$$ by here and get 'em??...I'll have a COLD ONE for ya iffn ya do... :beer:
Yes dear. :you:

[reelapeelin]

Yes dear. :you:


:you::you::you:

[RidgeRunner]

Spare that sounds like a plan on the eats. Reel, don't be aloof, you know your gonna make it. I got the extra room on the boat and any southern employer worth working for would understand the importance of boating, beer, and snagging. :beer::sun: Don't make me drive to Spartanburg to get you.

[reelapeelin]

Spare that sounds like a plan on the eats. Reel, don't be aloof, you know your gonna make it. I got the extra room on the boat and any southern employer worth working for would understand the importance of boating, beer, and snagging. :beer::sun: Don't make me drive to Spartanburg to get you.


Uh, Oh!!...sounds like I in DEEP KA KA now!!...:news:

[willy]

Just get your antique arse up there, or down there, which ever way you got to head.
Or I will be telling stories about you i make up.

[reelapeelin]

Just get your antique arse up there, or down there, which ever way you got to head.
Or I will be telling stories about you i make up.


How deep are you in the wiggle-water so far tonight?...:head:...I'll probably be there...phone ain't ringin' off the hook tryin to hire my old @$$!!...LOL!!...



"But Honey...I'm tryin' REEL hard to find somethin'!!..."

[willy]

All right getting down to the wire, what is the final tally on how many coming?

[captpete13]

All right getting down to the wire, what is the final tally on how many coming?

The wife and I are heading down with the V.
We are hitting the road sometime Thursday morning(17th)
We have a room at the Best Western.

[willy]

Me and Wilson are coming down with his V in tow, that makes four, plus his buddy from Fla. Five.

[RWilson2526]

:nice:

[RWilson2526]

And not that I'm trying to make anyone feel guilty....well yes I am.....If I am towing this son of b*tch 700 miles AND towing the boat, :you:
you guys in easy striking distance better get yourselves down there.

[captpete13]

And not that I'm trying to make anyone feel guilty....well yes I am.....If I am towing this son of b*tch 700 miles AND towing the boat, :you:
you guys in easy striking distance better get yourselves down there.


X2!:clap:

[willy]

Yea what he said, hey wait a minute

[RidgeRunner]

My daughter and I Makes Seven. Plan to be there late on the 17th staying at the Best Western Mt. Pleasant too.. Bringing the V or the Whaler if the guy from upstate NY comes up with some greenbacks. Reel is non-commital but I say he'll be there:sun:, getting close. Is Slinger gonna make it? Oh he// I need to go clean my V.

[randlemanboater]

Unfortunatley I just got reassigned back to working nights, weekends, holidays and I have to work the entire weekend.....I was really looking forward to seeing all of yall.:sad:

[reelapeelin]

And not that I'm trying to make anyone feel guilty....well yes I am.....If I am towing this son of b*tch 700 miles AND towing the boat, :you:
you guys in easy striking distance better get yourselves down there.


Since employers ain't just beatin' my door down yet, it's lookin' more and more like I'll be down there for this sh!t-kickin'!!...

Hey Wilson...got hat ipod LOADED yet??....v1:party:

[spareparts]

boat ramp locations http://www.charlestonfishing.com/landings.asp
I sugest Remleys Point in Mt Pleasant, if you decide to use Shem Creek, or decide to visit Shem Creek, call me and I'll give you the approach so you won't run aground

Fishing Liscense http://www.dnr.sc.gov/licensing.html you can order one over the phone. Make sure you are up on current regulations. A liscense is required fore each person fishing, if not ever one on board is fishing, make sure you don't have more then two rods per liscensed Fisherman

Charleston Harbor Map Tech http://www.charlestonfishing.com/nav-map.asp

CUrrent weather and conditions http://www.charlestonfishing.com/current_weather.asp

Fish ID http://www.charlestonfishing.com/fish-id.asp

Fishing DIscusion http://www.charlestonfishing.com/forum/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=4

Inshore discusion http://www.charlestonfishing.com/forum/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=13

Inshore reports http://www.charlestonfishing.com/forum/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=75

[reelapeelin]

boat ramp locations http://www.charlestonfishing.com/landings.asp
I sugest Remleys Point in Mt Pleasant, if you decide to use Shem Creek, or decide to visit Shem Creek, call me and I'll give you the approach so you won't run aground

Fishing Liscense http://www.dnr.sc.gov/licensing.html you can order one over the phone. Make sure you are up on current regulations. A liscense is required fore each person fishing, if not ever one on board is fishing, make sure you don't have more then two rods per liscensed Fisherman

Charleston Harbor Map Tech http://www.charlestonfishing.com/nav-map.asp

CUrrent weather and conditions http://www.charlestonfishing.com/current_weather.asp

Fish ID http://www.charlestonfishing.com/fish-id.asp

Fishing DIscusion http://www.charlestonfishing.com/forum/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=4

Inshore discusion http://www.charlestonfishing.com/forum/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=13

Inshore reports http://www.charlestonfishing.com/forum/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=75


Great post, Spare!!...for those coming to Charleston, study these links for lots of useful info...

The Charleston Harbor link...ZOOM in on that chart to reveal Shem Creek location and channel...there are markers over there and genaerally you should follow that bank...cutting across behind crab bank should be Ok, particularly at higher tides...dead low, I would avoid it...following the bank will take you in the direction of the Intracoastal Waterway heading North....

Gonna be FUN, Guys!!...brang ya party hat!!...:sun:

[chart]

Wish i had my v up and running we go to Charleston every year for spoleto but never been on the water.I will be in Columbus GA for an air show that weekend. Shem creek grill is good place to eat restaurant has a dock. If any one goes into town the saffron grill is excellent next to collage and inexpensive. Poogans porch on Queen st is also very good. also the hunley and magnolia plantation are worth seeing birds are nesting and camellias should be in bloom at magnolia and the hunley is amazing to see the technology from the war. you all have fun now.

[spareparts]

The tackle shop in Mt P
Hadrells Point
http://www.haddrellspoint.com/
Plenty of good people there, they can tell you what you need to know




Thinking about meeting downtown for breakfast Saturday Morning, http://www.varietystorerestaurant.com/#Scene_1 Its at the City Marina
need to be there early if ya'll want to go. Best grits in town

PS, Reel is going to get ya'll in trouble at Shem Creek

[spareparts]

by the way
West Marine in three locations in Charleston
http://local.yahoo.com/results?stx=westmarine&csz=Charleston%2C+SC

Charleston Angler, three locations
http://thecharlestonangler.com/


and yes, there are more Wallmarts than you can shake a stick at.

Offshore reefs if any of ya'll want to stick your nose out
http://www.charlestonfishing.com/reefs.asp

We have Sea Tow and Tow Boat US just in case, if your not covered under their contract, call one of us before you call them


DNR Fishing home page
http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fishing.html


These are some really good publications for fishing around here that the SCDNR/MFD put out af ew years back, they are definatley worth reading. They outline specific fishing techniques and rigs. These publication will tell you just about everything you need to catch fish around here

Spotted Sea Trout
http://www.mrl.cofc.edu/edrpt/edrpt18B1.pdf
Flounder
http://www.mrl.cofc.edu/edrpt/edrpt20B.pdf
Sheephead
http://mrl.cofc.edu/edrpt/edrpt23.pdf
Reddrum(we call'em Spot Tails, actually I used to call'em puppy drum when I lived in NC)
http://www.mrl.cofc.edu/edrpt/edrpt17.pdf

heres the whole index if yall want to look thru it
http://mrl.cofc.edu/scdnrEdReports.html


make sure your read up on recent regulations about fishing for bottom species, it gets confusing
http://www.dnr.sc.gov/regs/saltwaterfish.html

[spareparts]

new regs in sc for fishing in state waters for sheephead.
http://www.charlestonfishing.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=109438

[reelapeelin]

Weather looks pretty good in Charleston for the Spare's Get-Together...

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Charleston&state=SC&site=CHS&textField1=32.7852&textField2=-79.994&e=1

[aussie]

SOUNDS LIKE U GUYS R GOING TO HAVE A GOOD TIME IM SO SAD THAT I COULD NEVER BE THERE HOPE U PUT UP SOME GOOD PICTURES OF ALL THE BOATS LINED UP IN THE WATER SO I CAN ENLARGE IT AND FRAME IT AND PUT IT OVER MY PC DESK GOOD LUCK GUYS HOPE U ALL HAVE A GREAT TIME AND DONT DRINK THE BAR DRY:beer:

[macojoe]

I wish I was going!! Have a great time!!

[Blue_Runner]

I'm out too. Unfortunately it isn't going to work for me financially. I have until 24 hrs. prior to cancel the room at the Mt. Pleasant Sleep Inn. If GarageNC doesn't take it let me know if anybody else needs it. It is for 2 nights, Friday and Saturday. I really hate it guys! I've been planning this for a long time! It is going to be an awesome weekend.

[spareparts]

i'll give you a little more motavation, it was 81 degress here today, nice and sunny all afternoon

[reelapeelin]

I'm out too. Unfortunately it isn't going to work for me financially. I have until 24 hrs. prior to cancel the room at the Mt. Pleasant Sleep Inn. If GarageNC doesn't take it let me know if anybody else needs it. It is for 2 nights, Friday and Saturday. I really hate it guys! I've been planning this for a long time! It is going to be an awesome weekend.


Hate it for ya BR!!...was hopin' to finally meet ya, DAWG to DAWG!!...:laugh:

Might be for the best though...me & you in the same bar could = some REEL problems!!...stories ya wouldn't want your children to hear kinda thing...LOL!!...we'll just have to put it off till another time...:happy:

[reelapeelin]

HAVE A GREAT TIME AND DONT DRINK THE BAR DRY:beer:



Now wait a friggin minute!!...which one's it gonna be!?!?...LOL!!...:laugh:

[Blue_Runner]

I was looking forward to it as well. I talked a big game then missed the game winning shot at the buzzer.

Take it from me Reel, all the frustration and embarrassment lies soley in my court. Really sucks but it is what it is. Like you said, next time.

:cry:

[lumberslinger178]

Im Bummed out also seem my little fall has turned for the worst ... now I need two screws in my ankle ..... scheduled to have this done wed 23rd.

[RidgeRunner]

Goodness. Hate to hear that Slinger. Just make sure you/they do it right, you don't want to be crippled up for life. There will be other gatherings.
Hate to hear you won't be making it too BlueRunner. We will definitely have a toast for the ones that can't join us, Aussie, Destroyer, RKC, MJ off the top of my head. Better days are right around the corner.

[reelapeelin]

Im Bummed out also seem my little fall has turned for the worst ... now I need two screws in my ankle ..... scheduled to have this done wed 23rd.

:bsflag:Get yer arse on down here!!...I got plenty of SS screws left over from the 21 upfit...pen knife and some alckyhol and we'll have that pesky break put back together in no time...and yes, I do know how to countersink a screw hole...the guys can throw in for a fresh bottle of wiggle-water and you won't feel a thing...C'mon, Maaan....

[reelapeelin]

Leavin' the house for Charleston & Spare's Get Together...we're all callin it SPARE'S deal cuz if it goes in the crapper, he gets the blame...:laugh:

Naw...it's gonna be a BLAST!!...Got the camera charged up for many pics and if I don't get on down the road, I might miss a few...ALOHA!!...:party:

[garagenc]

It's Thursday night @ 9:03 and I'm going to bed. Getting up and leaving around 3am for Spare's Deal.
Wish everyone could go, it would be nice to put a face with all the names.
Got the rental car packed.

Fishin with R Wilson and Willy, boy o boy is he gonna catch it. Can't wait to hear the stories Rob got to tell about the ride down.

I'll drink 1 for everyone (1 for eveyone not 1 for each person) I'd be there next year still drinkin. But hey I'd get a head start for next years get together.

Hope you boys have a good weekend and Lumber hope it doesn't cause you a lot of pain.

Lee aka garagenc

[RWilson2526]

Just an update....Willy and I have completed our first leg (longest leg) of the trip...pulled into Florence SC about 6:30 pm....Capt Pete was about 4 hours ahead of us so should be in C Town by now....hooked up with my old neighbors...hopped out of the truck and into his car and headed out for some Mex food.....just got back to the house, Willy is pourin' the Evan Williams Bourbon....see you boys in the AM!

[spareparts]

I'm kinda busy today, trying to get a couple boats together for the weekend. Ya'll give me a call this afternoon. I'll be over at Mark Googers place(Oz knows where it is) this afternoon putting the power head back on the proline

[spareparts]

every one get home OK?

[garagenc]

I got home @ PM today,

Thanks Spare for a great time. I had fun boating, fishing and meeting your wonderful family.

Vic: your daughter is a real trooper, she helped launch and trailer your boat each day and she knew what to do. Good for her and you it shows your teaching your daughter something she will always know and probably use thru out her life. Way to go being a good dad.

I didn't get a pic with my camera of the "gift" we bestowed on his Majesty now known as "Willy Nation".

Seems to me Rob and Reel got pics of the ceremony so I hope to see them posted on here in a few days.

I also want to thank Captn Pete and his wife for letting me ride and fish with them in their pretty V20.

Michelle caught the first and largest of the 8 black drum we boated Saturday. All in all we had the 8 black drum and 2 Red Drum.

Captn Pete's boat caught the largest and most fish of the weekend so he holds that title until next year when my boat will be there.

There are plenty of story's, some we can share and some that won't get told, You guys will have to go to the next gathering so you know "the rest of the story".

BTW we discussed spreading the gathering around so we all have a chance to go visit different parts of the US. I think it's great idea.

Thanks again Spare you did a great job at putting this together.

[reelapeelin]

I made it home from Charleston late last night after a short 3 hour drive...I'm BEAT!!...So I'll post up some of the many pics taken over the last few days...got LOTS to choose from...even a little video if my limited computer skills will allow...Rob's V cutting the chop across the upper wind-whipped waters of Charleston Harbor...

Does video have to post on U Tube before here or what?...:head:

[captpete13]

We got home just before 10pm last night. We hit traffic for about 30 miles between Richmond VA and DC. Michele and I had such a good time we are already talking about how we want to do it again next year. It was great to meet everyone. we consider all you guys great friends of ours. Being the only wife there Michele said she never felt out of place and that she felt like she had known everyone for longer than just a few days.
Lee, It was my pleasure to have you on board our boat. I'm glad you did 'cause I'm still learning to fish and you hooked us up.
Ozzie, I will never forget metting you. I meant what I said about the extra V that I have. It wasn't the beer talking I promise.
Vic, You have such a sweet boat. It looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor. I could never tell it was an '83. I don't care how much it rattles I still love the way it sounds at idle. And like Lee said your daughter was a real trooper. None of my kids would have put up with this weekends activities.
Willy, It was great to finally meet you. I hope we can get together angain soon. Next round is on me!
Rob, sorry your boat was giving you some trouble this weekend. If you want I could take a look at it sometime. You need to PM me your address. I want to send you those speakers for taking care of our tab the other night.
Dave, Thanks for setting this all up. It was great meeting you and your family. We had the time of our lives. We can't wait to do it again.

BTW I already miss the SC weather. Right now at the lovely Jersey Shore its 38 degrees and raining. On wed. they are calling for a rain/snow mixture.:fight:

[RidgeRunner]

Made it home just fine. Great weekend. Melissa and I had a great time. She is a trooper for only being 8 yrs old. Thanks for the compliments on the boat. It was a real treat to meet all of you. Special thanks to Spare for pulling us all together with the oysters and Reel for being our guide on land and sea. Never touched the camera all weekend but Reel did. Can't wait to see some pics.
Three Wellcrafts and a Mckee Craft, No v-20's from South Carolina or neighboring states:bat: Just saying...

[Skools Out]

where are the pics we want pics


:thre:

[Road King Cole]

Why the heck are there no pictures yet?????

:bat:

:head:

Ok, sorry, just anxious to see them...

:hi:

and yes, I think you need to post the video to you tube...

we are waiting......

[RidgeRunner]

Ok, I will kick it off. 2799

[Skools Out]

that suks we want pics of babes and boats in that order too

[chumbucket]

that suks we want pics of babes and boats in that order too
And if we're going to start breaking it down by priority, I'd say Babes with no clothes, babes with skimpy bikini's, babes in general, almost anything else like boats, food, alcohol and lastly, pics of that old geezer willy. :beer:

[RidgeRunner]

Noone got pics of the naked chicks partying on the 50' Sportfish parked under the 526 bridge. Sorry, for some things you just have to be there.

[reelapeelin]

Noone got pics of the naked chicks partying on the 50' Sportfish parked under the 526 bridge. Sorry, for some things you just have to be there.

What happened Aboard the "Uno Mas" stays aboard the "Uno Mas"...

:clap::sun::love::beer:
:zip::sly::fam::nice::hide:

[spareparts]

glad everyone had a good time. The weather was great, it could have been blowing much harder this time of year. So what ya'll think, fall trip, like around October? Fishing will be better, weather will still be warm, rooms will be cheaper, i won't be as busy, and i might even have my V running by then.

[willy]

Just got in around 9PM, Rob is on the way home to North Jersey. Rob is a great guy and I don't think he wore his Ipod once in the 28 hours we were on the road together.
He has a nice V20 and he graced me with some time behind the wheel which brought back great memories. Thats me at the helm in some of Ozzies pics.
South Carolina Low Country is beautiful and the weather was great for us.
Spent Sunday walking Old Charleston with Rob and my new good friend Steve, Rob's life long friend from Fla., did some shopping and stopped for a great lunch at Heimens and some cocktails at the Fleet Bar.
It was my great pleasure to meet all of you Snaggers and one Mrs. Snagger, Michelle who was a nice lady.
My good friend Ozzie was the classic gentleman as always and it is always a good time when he and I are downing Jameson's and spend time together, and by the way I am not the only one with Super Models in the family I am here to tell you.
Vic and his daughter Melissa were great and his V CC is sweet. His motor sounds like a cross between a Harley and a dragster, sweet.
There was a loose cannon running around, and I call him friend, Lee you my friend are a piece of work and I love ya man. And she did not like "Krinkle" I am telling you.
Dave thanks, I enjoyed finally talking with you face to face instead of the phone all the time. Your family is precious.
I learned a few things, I can now pop open oysters almost as fast as Lee, I know what makes a good oyster knife. I know that the really fabulous Grits are not the ones on a plate but they are walking around all over the place down there and they will take your breath away twice, once when you first see them and again when they speak with that sweet drawl.
I learned again the charm of the south runs deep and is wonderful. The people live a good life.
I learned that friends can come from a little time on a little black box and a screen. I wish my friends Franco and Skools and Blue Runner could have been there.
And that everyone of them i met from this site I can honestly say I look forward to seeing again.
Thanks all of you for a great time, its a privilege to know you.

[willy]

Oh yea,
Grits = Girls raised in the south.
UMM UMM Good:clap:

[reelapeelin]

Just got in around 9PM, Rob is on the way home to North Jersey. Rob is a great guy and I don't think he wore his Ipod once in the 28 hours we were on the road together.
He has a nice V20 and he graced me with some time behind the wheel which brought back great memories. Thats me at the helm in some of Ozzies pics.
South Carolina Low Country is beautiful and the weather was great for us.
Spent Sunday walking Old Charleston with Rob and my new good friend Steve, Rob's life long friend from Fla., did some shopping and stopped for a great lunch at Heimens and some cocktails at the Fleet Bar.
It was my great pleasure to meet all of you Snaggers and one Mrs. Snagger, Michelle who was a nice lady.
My good friend Ozzie was the classic gentleman as always and it is always a good time when he and I are downing Jameson's and spend time together, and by the way I am not the only one with Super Models in the family I am here to tell you.
Vic and his daughter Melissa were great and his V CC is sweet. His motor sounds like a cross between a Harley and a dragster, sweet.
There was a loose cannon running around, and I call him friend, Lee you my friend are a piece of work and I love ya man. And she did not like "Krinkle" I am telling you.
Dave thanks, I enjoyed finally talking with you face to face instead of the phone all the time. Your family is precious.
I learned a few things, I can now pop open oysters almost as fast as Lee, I know what makes a good oyster knife. I know that the really fabulous Grits are not the ones on a plate but they are walking around all over the place down there and they will take your breath away twice, once when you first see them and again when they speak with that sweet drawl.
I learned again the charm of the south runs deep and is wonderful. The people live a good life.
I learned that friends can come from a little time on a little black box and a screen. I wish my friends Franco and Skools and Blue Runner could have been there.
And that everyone of them i met from this site I can honestly say I look forward to seeing again.
Thanks all of you for a great time, its a privilege to know you.

Franco, Skools, Blue Runner...AND Lumberslinger would have topped the Charleston trip like icing on a cake!!...I wish Bradford could have made it up...and guys I was REELY thinkin' I was about to come face-to-face w/Pipe Dream and that beautiful V of his I've been DROOLING over for YEARS now!!...Destroyer, Tsubaki...you woulda hadda big time...Ferm, you GOTS to make one of these!!...Phat, you gotta do this too...Bigshrimpin, Chumbucket & Macojoe...That's a really long haul from the Boston area...if you guys can ever make one of these, just you being there will pale all other events that we have time for...I know I left out some that should be on this post...please forgive me, but I'm down to my last 6-pack of neurons these days...
But every time I actually meet one of the guys on this board, I feel like I've come together w/an old friend...w/out gettin' too mushy, this is truly a great bunch and this was proven again in Charleston, SC this past weekend...Enjoyed it, Guys!!...:beer:

[Blue_Runner]

Fantastic summary Willy. GRITS rock, but so do GRITNS! :beer:

Heck, girls raised anywhere for that matter!

You guys are some real troopers for making that long drive.

[spareparts]

If you thought the grits were thick this past weekend, you should have seen what was around today. Highs in the low 80's, clear and sunny, light wind. Plenty of bikinis walking around.

[willy]

All right Rob you hear that? I am ready

But in all honesty you don't need bikinis, per se, all you need is to sit at the middle small bar first floor in Red's and your heart will be fluttering all night, just make sure you have a view of the register the girls all use on the side of the bar.

[willy]

And don't refer to the gorgeous blonde bartender as "Krinkle" to many times and you will have a great time.