by the way
West Marine in three locations in Charleston
http://local.yahoo.com/results?stx=w...arleston%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

steel circle hooks
 

new regs in sc for fishing in state waters for sheephead.
http://www.charlestonfishing.com/for...OPIC_ID=109438

WX
 

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

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick...d2=-79.994&e=1

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

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.

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

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:

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

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:

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.

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.

: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....

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:

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

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!

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

every one get home OK?

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.

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:

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:

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...

where are the pics we want pics


:thre:

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......

Ok, I will kick it off. Attachment 2799

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:

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:

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.

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.

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

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:

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.

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.

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.

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