July Meeting Announcement

[cpreefguy]

lol that is great!
Ill sure try to be there!

[ClownReef®]

They should have put elmo on the grill :D. Very cool design!

[txstateunivreefer]

is there still room down there i need a vacation BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD

[BIGBIRD123]

go to this link.
http://www.maast.org/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=23083

There are rooms still available that aren't posted. There are rooms that haven't been paid for, so first come first serve. PM Kim (Isis) for availability.

Steve

[erikharrison]

There's some sweet hotels on the beach down there as well. 140 per night for a two bedroom. It also is right on the beach, I think we are going to stay there, but we may stay in our condo, plans have changed a bit, so I have nooooo clue. Lol planning went out the window.

The art is great, and Steve is a really helpful guy. It's fun to see people that don't take everything so serious! Who started the nickname Steve? I love the fish buckets with the battery powered air stones. There is only one fatal flaw in the design...
MAAST should be on the top of the sign! ;)

[BIGBIRD123]

There's some sweet hotels on the beach down there as well. 140 per night for a two bedroom. It also is right on the beach, I think we are going to stay there, but we may stay in our condo, plans have changed a bit, so I have nooooo clue. Lol planning went out the window.

The art is great, and Steve is a really helpful guy. It's fun to see people that don't take everything so serious! Who started the nickname Steve?
I love the fish buckets with the battery powered air stones. There is only one fatal flaw in the design...
MAAST should be on the top of the sign! ;)

As I stated yesterday at the meeting, I started with Marsh and that's where the trip originated, but we don't play second fiddle to anyone.

I used to work in the refineries. My last name is Byrd. We worked an Acid Unit one time and picture me in a solid yellow rubber suit....LMAO! Ever since then, it's been "Bigbird". I just added the 1...2...3...because of my past Anger Management Classes... :innocent



Steve

[txstateunivreefer]

what goes on downthere what can you collect just pep shrimp?

[BIGBIRD123]

I'm sure it was "mental"....LMAO!

Steve

[erikharrison]

You should post the infamous pic Steve. I'm sure we could all use a good laugh! :) I could post a ton of embarassing pics that my "paparazzi" girlfriend takes. Nameably this weekend she got a picture of me licking the side of the bowl as not to let ANY hot sauce drip onto our new carpet. Of course it just looks like I'm pigging out, but it's pretty funny.

[Ram_Puppy]

ok, so here is what I need to know:

who here has feet that are around size 15 or so? because i have fins, and snorkel gear, but because of my recent surgery (and the fact it is not healing well) I doubt my doc is gonna let me go in the water... :(

crossing fingers hoping i can.. but if not, someone is welcome to borrow my gear.

[erikharrison]

I'm close 13s. If we do end up going for sure for sure, I will be glad to borrow them! :P

[Ram_Puppy]

cool.

[Ram_Puppy]

did anyone ever get a plankton net to do some collection on the micro-fauna scale?

[BIGBIRD123]

ok, so here is what I need to know:

who here has feet that are around size 15 or so? because i have fins, and snorkel gear, but because of my recent surgery (and the fact it is not healing well) I doubt my doc is gonna let me go in the water... :(

crossing fingers hoping i can.. but if not, someone is welcome to borrow my gear.

15 or so...?

DAYUM!!

[Ram_Puppy]

lol.. that's what i said when I saw how much fins cost in my size!!!

I have a pair of 200$ Atomic Force Flex fins and some dive shoes to fit in them. they give you insane speed in the water. before my surgery i was playing w/ them in the pool at my gym and doing laps far faster than a guy at my fitness level has any business doing.

I hope i can get in the water and use them myself.

funny thing is, my tank is 100% indo pacific, so most likely if i find anything, i won't even keep it. unless it's a sargassum.. i might keep one of those for a nano.

[BIGBIRD123]

Man I bet size 15 in those deep diving fins looks like blue whale tailfins! LMAO!

Steve

[txstateunivreefer]

bigbird you should see my size 17 scuba pros that is if they werent at my aunts place in st croix

[txstateunivreefer]

what kind of plankton net do you want a dragnet dipnet or seine

[Babydoc]

Sounds like fun, but will be at my 25 year HS Class reunion. Will try to make it to the next meeting.

[Ram_Puppy]

i have no idea chris,

I just thought it might be cool to collect some stuff and see what we find, as much as I love the ocean, I have seen it exactly (sadly) 5 times (counting my cruise as once) so I have no idea what the best way to do something like that would be.

[txstateunivreefer]

yea im still curios about what all folks have cought and brought back with them

[Ram_Puppy]

well traditionally i think it's been lots and lots and lots of peppermint shrimp.

I wouldn't mind getting grass shrimp for critter food. mainly i am going to have fun, not so much to bring stuff back though.

[BIGBIRD123]

You can catch sargassum shrimp, gobies molly miller blennies (that are agreat addition) sgt. majors, peppermint shrimp, an ocasional angel and last year we had a girl catch an Erectus Seahorse. There are rock anemonies, porcelan crabs and stonefish. There will be plenty of people there to help with ID'ing the things not to keep.

Hope to see everyone there...

Steve

[Ram_Puppy]

heh - be careful collecting mr. stonefish.

[Ram_Puppy]

heh - be careful collecting mr. stonefish.

[C.Mydas]

bump

[addboy]

Uhhh...I hate to be a big hemorroid, but what are the possible repercussions that could fall upon our crew should we be visited by Texas Parks and Wildlife or any other game warden types????????????????????????????????????????????? ...are we cool as long as we don't have fishing poles or guns?????

G.

[taldrich13]

you need a fishing license w/a salt water stamp if you are collecting

[ShaneV]

you need a fishing license w/a salt water stamp if you are collecting

Yep a license w/salt stamp is required.

That and sunscreen :D

[caferacermike]

Ok so if I get a fishing license and salt stamp can I then carry fishing poles and guns as Garret mentioned?

[BIGBIRD123]

no guns allowed.....

[addboy]

I imagine you've probably seen it all Bird...LMAO :)
Seriously, Bigbird...what do we need to know...do we need a waterPROOF light.....Snorkel...Mask ??? Give us the gear list and the link to sign up for the night dive.....oh yeah.. are you talking about SCUBA or just wading and snorkeling and stuff??? What's the low down???

[caferacermike]

no guns allowed.....

Killjoy

[BIGBIRD123]

no guns allowed.....

Killjoy

I don't know if she's gonna be there but I don't want it to happen... :D :P :wacko

[brewercm]

Woohooo.

Just figured out that I'll be able to be there so I just registered. Sorry for the late response on that Steve.

[BIGBIRD123]

Cliff, there still rooms available....

[brewercm]

We are going to be staying at the Balinese Flats just down the road. My wifes mother in law and grandfather are coming with us so they work out better for us. I'll be getting in there on Saturday morning some time. I'll swing by once we get everything settled in and all.

[urban79]

if we where able to go down for a day. what day would be better..

[aggie4231]

Saturday

[urban79]

ok on the lics. Can you just get a saltwater day pass.

[caferacermike]

I just got my license and isn't the salt stamp only about $5-10 extra? The license I bought was $45 for one year with salt stamp.

[tropicana]

Most likely we will be there saturday. I just registered a bit ago and just paid my dues today. Urban79 (Jeremy) , You can go with us :) Its Travis :)

[BIGBIRD123]

You can get the three day license but it's not much cheaper.

Here's list of what you will need:
fishing license with SW stamp
thin mesh net (Academy has some nice ones)
bucket w/battery air pump and lid
non-slip shoes
flashlight (headband type work the best)
mosquito spray
sunscreen
first-aid kit for accidents
something to transport your goodies home

This is a minimal list and you might think of other things, please feel free to add other items you thinkl is needed. Just trying to help.

Steve

[addboy]

You gonna show us all the best spots???....I wanna catch some cool stuff.

[SoLiD]

OK. I haven't been out there in a while but here is a list of what I've caught in the 8 or so trips I've gone collecting in Corpus Christi, Padre Island, and Port A. I'll list the approximate or exact amount and times.

* Peppermint Shrimp 50+ (Night Time)
* Amphipods 500+ (Day Time)
* Grass Shrimp 1000+ (Day and Night)
* Sagassum Shrimp 20+ (Day Time)
* Ghost Shrimp 1 (By Accident) (Day Time)
* Nassaruis Vibex Snails 50+ (When it was colder) (Day Time)
* Pipe Fish 40+ (Range from 2" - 8" and They Were 2 Differnt Types) (Day and Night)
* Seahorse 1 (It was so small that I almost missed it. Only about 1 and 1/2 inches) (Night Time)
* Sagasum Angler Fish 1 (Day Time)
* Silver Side Minnows 50+ (Night Time)
* Rock Blennys 10+ (Day Time)
* Porcelain Crab 1 (Day Time)

Happy Hunting. -SoLiD

[aggie4231]

where did you go for the seahorse

[SoLiD]

In front of Texas A&M Corpus Christi there is a man made beach. I caught him scraping the sea grass with a net at night. It must have been about a month ago now.

*Check the Picture*

PS. I catch mostly grass shrimp here. My tangs love'em.

[aggie4231]

I know that spot. I need to go there sometime. I made the mistake of going to Oso Bay near the bridge. You just have to watch out for "Brown Trout" (aka poop turds from the water treatment plant).

[SoLiD]

Oh and just to let you know all know; the little champ is still alive. I'm looking at him right now. He get as much pods as he wants in my refugium. -SoLiD

[urban79]

Where is every one going to be at.. . Is there going to be a central place of meeting. If there is where at.

[BIGBIRD123]

The Tarpon Inn will be the central Location. Most everything will begin there.

[brewercm]

Do we have a somewhat set agenda for Saturday (eating time, collection time, etc.)?

[addboy]

Hey Bigbird, I have a large collapsable table. I'm at the Villa. Garrett.

[DeAngelove]

Where is the bonfire taking place tonight? :)

[urban79]

where real ? is hows the weather????????

[urban79]

Kinda sounds like everyone going to be running around like chickens. Just hope you run in to somethen.. LOL

[tropicana]

Well, I went to the Tarpon Inn, and spoke with a few DFW members. THey said they havent seen any MAAST members there and it was around 2pm. I was just hoping to meet up. I was running late out there but was just hoping to meet a few people. My brother-in-law met up with a couple of ya at the jetti's later around 9pm and he caught about 30 pep's. Now at least we know how they do it :)

[caferacermike]

Kayaking the surf was a blast. Getting the swamped boats out, not so fun. Will do again next year.

[prof]

I will second that. Full spray skirts next time. :)

[BIGBIRD123]

Motel for weekend.....$300
Used Kayak.....$300
Busted New Paddle....$200
Mike in a skirt......Priceless!

ROFLMAO!

Steve

[SoLiD]

I'm glad that most of you guys had fun out here. See ya'll at the next MAAST meeting. -SoLiD