Sunday June 14th TBRC Beach/Collection Trip @ Ft. De Soto

Mrs Postal · 05/22/2015, 09:01 AM

Fun for the family; A rare Sunday event where we provide the burgers/hot dogs/drinks and you all bring your families & a side dish! We will be meeting at Arrowhead in Ft. De Soto so please come join us. I will be posting the FWC license requirements shortly and there is a $5 parking fee per car. No other fees and you need not be a TBRC member to attend. This will be our June "meeting" and we still start grilling at 11am.

3500 Pinellas Bayway South, Tierra Verde, FL 33715

Postal · 05/22/2015, 10:06 AM

Gimplar · 05/23/2015, 08:18 AM

bump, should be a blast!

take2 · 05/23/2015, 08:32 AM

I've been waiting for the next meeting so I could become a member, would this b a chance for me to join? And if so, what do I need to bring to become a member?

Mrs Postal · 05/23/2015, 11:22 AM

Hi-you can join via PayPal anytime. Our address is BOD@tampabayreefclub.com. Single membership is $25, family is $30. It may be easier than joining at the beach.

take2 · 05/23/2015, 09:10 PM

Yeah that makes sense, the beach will be more complicated. I'll do that, I'll join via Paypal. Looking forward to it.

take2 · 05/25/2015, 03:06 PM

Mrs postal I went on that link that you gave me but it was just a link to some email address. It wasn't PayPal so not sure what happened.

Mrs Postal · 05/26/2015, 04:37 PM

You need to go to www.paypal.com and then you use our address and click "pay for goods/services". You need to have a PayPal account in order to pay that way. If you do not, hold on to your cash until the beach day and I will bring the cash box and the receipt book.Thanks!

take2 · 05/28/2015, 10:29 AM

Oh I got cha. I do have a Paypal account. I'll do it when I get home from work today. Thank u

St Pete John · 06/01/2015, 11:58 AM

I grew up in tierra verde and have spent a lot of hours in the water around southern Pinellas so let me help you guys out a little.

Your meeting spot is a cool place but not exactly a prime area for life ime. If you follow the beach west you will come to a big cut with a deep hole and some rocks on the west side. Those rocks and the surrounding flats are stuffed with all kinds of fish and inverts, it was one of my original fishing spots back in the day and still produces.

I will remind you guys also that all the big sharks are in town right now with the tarpon. I had a 10 foot monster bull shark circle me a few times last week before she decided my hogfish wasn't worth it and went to go pick on my buds.

zachfishman · 06/01/2015, 04:01 PM

I'll be there with printouts of FWC collection regulations to let everyone know what we can/can't take! Bring your fishing licenses!

juniorrocketdad · 06/01/2015, 04:27 PM

This seems cool, too bad I live in New Jersey, have fun

romeo1234_00 · 06/06/2015, 09:51 AM

So do we need a Saltwater fishing license or is there a special one?

Does it cost anything to get into Fort Desoto?

And finally, I went to the FWC website but not sure which regulation
that applies to us.

Thanks.....

zachfishman · 06/06/2015, 11:44 AM

Here's a great FWC site for ornamental collection:

http://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/r...arium-species/

You NEED a fishing license to collect. I think it costs ~$5 to get into Desoto.

Mrs Postal · 06/10/2015, 06:28 PM

The meeting place is actually at the sea wall and there are grass flats out there. We have gone several times over the years and have always found lots of interesting stuff there. We have always found pipefish, grass shrimp, string rays, cow fish, various crabs and snails there especially at low tide. The place we have chosen isn't just on a whim, I promise.

juniorrocketdad · 06/10/2015, 06:59 PM

Sorry for posting, I know I'm not in Florida but can you guys post pics, this stuff is so cool to me

wazungu · 06/11/2015, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zachfishman

Here's a great FWC site for ornamental collection:

http://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/r...arium-species/

You NEED a fishing license to collect. I think it costs ~$5 to get into Desoto.

Hi- I am a reef fish biologist doing the DNA sequencing of all of the Caribbean reef fishes for the DNA Barcode Project that is trying to DNA sequence all the fish species of the world…

http://ibol.org/about-us/

You have a little blenny that is found off Tampa that we still do not have a DNA sample for. I was hoping you guys could collect some for me when you doing your local collecting. It is the Zebratail Blenny, Hypleurochilus caudovittatus. It is the only blenny with the long horns found around shallow sandy rocky areas there.

Here are some photos- they look just like the common crested blennies of east FL and the featherduster/crested blennies of the northern GOM. They don’t have the spots all over the head like the feather or freckled blennies.

The easiest way to keep them for DNA would be to freeze them in a ziplok bag and I can send some alcohol to whomever has them.

Ben

Benjamin Victor
www.coralreeffish.com

TheAquatect · 06/11/2015, 08:45 PM

I'm really looking forward to this, any suggestions on gear to bring? I have a good battery operated airator and some buckets but that's about it.

St Pete John · 06/12/2015, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrs Postal

The meeting place is actually at the sea wall and there are grass flats out there. We have gone several times over the years and have always found lots of interesting stuff there. We have always found pipefish, grass shrimp, string rays, cow fish, various crabs and snails there especially at low tide. The place we have chosen isn't just on a whim, I promise.

Just trying to help.

I would bet i've spent more time with my face in that water than anyone on this site...

Plus,

My suggested spot is really close so I see no reason to not at least give it a look, if for nothing else but variety's sake.... good luck to yal either way.

Mrs Postal · 06/12/2015, 08:38 PM

We are sorry to announce that the Beach/Collection trip has been cancelled. We need more folks to confirm that they are attending given the work that has to be done to prepare for the day. We are planning to reschedule later in the fall.

nawilson89 · 10/14/2015, 10:33 AM

I know this thread is a few months old, but I was wondering if the Collection Trip has reschedule date? I would love to attend.

Safir · 10/14/2015, 10:41 AM

I asked at the meeting a few months back and was told it had been put on hold for the summer due to being to farm hot out. We are coming head on into holiday season now, so I do not know if it will happen in 2015.

I have been waiting for this as well, so hopefully someone from the bod will chime in with good news.

05/22/2015, 09:01 AM	#1
Mrs Postal Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel Posts: 599	Sunday June 14th TBRC Beach/Collection Trip @ Ft. De Soto Fun for the family; A rare Sunday event where we provide the burgers/hot dogs/drinks and you all bring your families & a side dish! We will be meeting at Arrowhead in Ft. De Soto so please come join us. I will be posting the FWC license requirements shortly and there is a $5 parking fee per car. No other fees and you need not be a TBRC member to attend. This will be our June "meeting" and we still start grilling at 11am. 3500 Pinellas Bayway South, Tierra Verde, FL 33715

05/23/2015, 08:18 AM	#3
Gimplar Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tampa Posts: 2,313	bump, should be a blast! __________________ T.B.R.C. Vice President The Gimp Current Tank Info: 60 gal cube. Specializing in bryopsis and cyano propagation

06/01/2015, 04:01 PM	#11
zachfishman Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: St Petersburg, FL Posts: 3,577	I'll be there with printouts of FWC collection regulations to let everyone know what we can/can't take! Bring your fishing licenses! __________________ Patience is a reefer's best tool. Secret Xenia lover. M.S. Marine Biology Staff - Marine Discovery Center, St. Petersburg FL Tampa Bay Reef Club BOD 2018 Current Tank Info: 34g modded Solana

06/06/2015, 11:44 AM	#14
zachfishman Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: St Petersburg, FL Posts: 3,577	Here's a great FWC site for ornamental collection: http://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/r...arium-species/ You NEED a fishing license to collect. I think it costs ~$5 to get into Desoto. __________________ Patience is a reefer's best tool. Secret Xenia lover. M.S. Marine Biology Staff - Marine Discovery Center, St. Petersburg FL Tampa Bay Reef Club BOD 2018 Current Tank Info: 34g modded Solana

06/11/2015, 08:45 PM	#18
TheAquatect I Could Stop If I Wanted Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Wesley Chapel, Fl Posts: 518	I'm really looking forward to this, any suggestions on gear to bring? I have a good battery operated airator and some buckets but that's about it. __________________ Tank: 300 Gallon 96"x24"x30", 20" Ghost overflow Lighting: 4 Kessil A360WE, 8 T5 (4 B+, 4 Coral+) Circulation: 2 1" Sea Swirls, 2 Gyre 250, Vectra L1 return Filtration: NYOS Quantum 220

05/22/2015, 10:06 AM	#2
Postal Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL Posts: 2,707

05/23/2015, 08:32 AM	#4
take2 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tampa Posts: 40	I've been waiting for the next meeting so I could become a member, would this b a chance for me to join? And if so, what do I need to bring to become a member?

05/23/2015, 11:22 AM	#5
Mrs Postal Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel Posts: 599	Hi-you can join via PayPal anytime. Our address is BOD@tampabayreefclub.com. Single membership is $25, family is $30. It may be easier than joining at the beach.

05/23/2015, 09:10 PM	#6
take2 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tampa Posts: 40	Yeah that makes sense, the beach will be more complicated. I'll do that, I'll join via Paypal. Looking forward to it.

05/25/2015, 03:06 PM	#7
take2 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tampa Posts: 40	Mrs postal I went on that link that you gave me but it was just a link to some email address. It wasn't PayPal so not sure what happened.

05/26/2015, 04:37 PM	#8
Mrs Postal Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel Posts: 599	You need to go to www.paypal.com and then you use our address and click "pay for goods/services". You need to have a PayPal account in order to pay that way. If you do not, hold on to your cash until the beach day and I will bring the cash box and the receipt book.Thanks!

05/28/2015, 10:29 AM	#9
take2 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tampa Posts: 40	Oh I got cha. I do have a Paypal account. I'll do it when I get home from work today. Thank u

06/01/2015, 04:27 PM	#12
juniorrocketdad Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 733	This seems cool, too bad I live in New Jersey, have fun

06/06/2015, 09:51 AM	#13
romeo1234_00 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Riverview Posts: 6	So do we need a Saltwater fishing license or is there a special one? Does it cost anything to get into Fort Desoto? And finally, I went to the FWC website but not sure which regulation that applies to us. Thanks.....

06/10/2015, 06:28 PM	#15
Mrs Postal Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel Posts: 599	The meeting place is actually at the sea wall and there are grass flats out there. We have gone several times over the years and have always found lots of interesting stuff there. We have always found pipefish, grass shrimp, string rays, cow fish, various crabs and snails there especially at low tide. The place we have chosen isn't just on a whim, I promise.

06/10/2015, 06:59 PM	#16
juniorrocketdad Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 733	Sorry for posting, I know I'm not in Florida but can you guys post pics, this stuff is so cool to me

06/12/2015, 08:38 PM	#20
Mrs Postal Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel Posts: 599	We are sorry to announce that the Beach/Collection trip has been cancelled. We need more folks to confirm that they are attending given the work that has to be done to prepare for the day. We are planning to reschedule later in the fall.

10/14/2015, 10:33 AM	#21
nawilson89 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 481	I know this thread is a few months old, but I was wondering if the Collection Trip has reschedule date? I would love to attend. __________________ I'm a Goby-maniac! XD Current Tank Info: 29g Macro Algae tank

10/14/2015, 10:41 AM	#22
Safir Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tampa Bay, FL Posts: 900	I asked at the meeting a few months back and was told it had been put on hold for the summer due to being to farm hot out. We are coming head on into holiday season now, so I do not know if it will happen in 2015. I have been waiting for this as well, so hopefully someone from the bod will chime in with good news.