scallop time

phatdaddy · #1 07-10-2009, 09:23 PM

season opened on july 1 adn they are thick this year. the last coupla years have been slim, so this is a welcomed change

the daily limit is 2 gallons in the shell per person w a 10 gallon limit per boat. this is about 6 gallons which yielded 5 pints of meat.

this is what your going after, not the rubbery giant sea scallops, but the sweet st joe mossy backs.(sorry about the focus)

water is a little skinny for the V, this is the boat of choice for the job 1964 13" whaler w/tohatsu 40 hp.

you snorkle in about 2 to 3 ft of water and pick em up by hand.

willy · #2 07-11-2009, 05:31 PM

Very nice my friend, you will be eating good there.

tsubaki · #3 07-11-2009, 09:02 PM

I didn't realize it till I caught myself cursing under my breath, jealous that's all.
Great job phat!!

phatdaddy · #4 07-12-2009, 06:39 PM

found these shots on another web site, shows what youhave to do to see them and get em

Blue_Runner · #5 07-13-2009, 07:35 AM

I've always wanted to do that! Jealousy, not strong enough....WE HATE YOU!

Nice work!

nipper · #6 07-13-2009, 09:45 AM

Those look terrific. How do you plan to prepare them (or better yet, you probably have already eaten them bad little boys), so how did you do them? I bet they would be awesome for a ceviche.

phatdaddy · #7 07-13-2009, 03:34 PM

Blue, come on down!! its a great family outing. the kids are actually better than the adults a lot of the time.

Nipper, i like them dusted with a little Zatarains Seasoned Fish Fry and dropped in 350* Peanut oil for about 2 minutes and served with cheese grits & cesar salad. they are also very good sauted in butter & white wine w/ green onions and served on garlic bread. i have never tried them in ceviche. i do know what not to put in it, octopus. it was like chewing on tires.

nipper · #8 07-13-2009, 03:42 PM

That sounds like a terrific meal. I am with you on the octopus--not a big fan.

willy · #9 07-14-2009, 08:16 AM

Phat what area you fishing for them in?

Blue_Runner · #10 07-14-2009, 08:31 AM

That is awesome...we can get em in NC but I have no idea where to look. Wish I did.