BB Port A Day Collection Trip

[aggman]

BB Port A Day Collection Trip:

I will be hosting the Day Collection @ the UT Research Pier area just north of the jetty.....

Event Date-Saturday July 25th
We will depart the Hotel at 8:30 am.
Cellection begins @ 9 am and lasts till 11:00 am

Please register on this thread if you plan on attending the Day Collection Trip.

Following the Day Collection, I will be heading to Gulf Coast Reefs Grand Opening from 12pm-4pm.

Items that you should bring with you:

Needed:
-Bucket [3-5 gallons works fine]
-Battery Operated Air Pump
-Clear Fish Nets [you know fish can see the blue ones]
-SW Fishing License [this is most important]

Optional:
-Goggles/Snorkel Gear [if you plan to get in the water]
-Cooler [for refreshments, it will be hot]
-Beach Chairs [just in case you get tired]

these are only the basics, if there are other things you want to bring that is cool too.

i am currently working with the UT education director so that we can get access to the pier, i will update as soon as i hear something.

also, i will be puttiong together collection packs for those interested. please pm me is you would like one of these packs. they will have all the materials you will need for a successful trip. the cost for these packs is $20.00. the trip is free.

hope to see you there!!!

[MRSBIGBIRD123]

Wow.....sounds like a lot of fun, do we know what we may be collecting? Wish I could come, but I will be enjoying the Aquarium....

[bjgf15]

Wow.....sounds like a lot of fun, do we know what we may be collecting?

have a look at my post here for info on fish species diversity on the jetties this year;
http://www.maast.org/forums/showthread.php?t=48881&page=11

[princer7]

I need to figure out how to be in more than one place at a time!!! This sounds like a lot of fun!! Sounds like it will be an action packed weekend. I'll have to catch up with you at Gulf Coast Reefs.

[mama]

you do NOT know how this is killing me that I can not join you all......:-( !!!

[MRSBIGBIRD123]

you do NOT know how this is killing me that I can not join you all......:-( !!!


I wish you could be there also......won't be the same without you! :wink_smile:

[d3rryc]

Where's the best place to find a clear fish net?

[MRSBIGBIRD123]

Wal-Mart or Academy

[Dee]

I may have to do this instead of the Aquarium. I love the idea of maybe being able to snorkle...although I think I'll freak out and breath in through my nose LOL.

Dee

[sampsonndelila]

I'd like to go to this trip if I could. I will have 2 kids with me.

[TankGirl]

also, i will be puttiong together collection packs for those interested. please pm me is you would like one of these packs. they will have all the materials you will need for a successful trip. the cost for these packs is $20.00. the trip is free.

hope to see you there!!![/QUOTE]

What's in the packs?? Please put two from DallasMAS down for your trip!!
Cathy & Jeff Harper aka TankGirl & MermaidMan

Thanks!!!

[Pennies2Cents]

Hey Alex,

Ross & I will join you out there! :)

[thedude]

My sister and I will be there.

John

[Third Coast Tropical]

Alex....you gonna be okay?

[aggman]

yeah i think so...um, i really don't know what you mean.

if you are talking abou tthe trip then yeah its cool, but i would much rather have you or your buddy around. hint hint...get in contact with him so i can have a local with us. please.

thanks.

~alex

[markmesquite]

also, i will be puttiong together collection packs for those interested. please pm me is you would like one of these packs. they will have all the materials you will need for a successful trip. the cost for these packs is $20.00. the trip is free.

hope to see you there!!!

What's in the packs?? Please put two from DallasMAS down for your trip!!
Cathy & Jeff Harper aka TankGirl & MermaidMan

Thanks!!![/QUOTE]

Another member of DMAS member here.What is include in the $20.00 packs?

[corkyGramma]

I'll be there.

[kenny01]

I'm coming from Corpus and I'm not all that familiar with Port A. What hotel is it? I am looking forward to going.

[aggman]

I'm coming from Corpus and I'm not all that familiar with Port A. What hotel is it? I am looking forward to going.

i don't recall the name of the hotel...it's late, lol. but if you go to the maast announcements forum under '5th annual bb collection trip', all the information you need is there. it will be fun, hope to see you there.

~alex

[aggman]

the collection packs will have all the neccessities you will need to collect with us...

bucket, battery operated pump, large clear net, and a few other goodies. let me know if you are going to want any and i will pm you the details. thanks.

~alex

[MRSBIGBIRD123]

The Hotel is the Allister Square Inn...

[Third Coast Tropical]

Alex, not sure Ill make it to this one....Working late tonite into morning then back up and early for other job.....If I can get away, ill come help ya out...but not looking that way.....I am hoping to make afternoon presentation....

[chrissreefs]

WILL BE COMEING TO THE AFTERNOON TRIP

[chrissreefs]

i will take a collection packs

[Third Coast Tropical]

lol...i think i was a week ahead of myself....lol...

[Jolly]

Mr. Aggman, Johne and Debbie are planning on going on the Saturday morning collection trip. We would like to purchase a collection kit when we get there. Do you need the money prior to that?? You can call us at 210-590-1775

[corkyGramma]

Wal-Mart or Academy
Still have not found the right net, looked in those two places. Academy has some nice clear nets but none of the weaving is tight enough. Any one have another suggestion?

[albert7753]

If its not to late can I get a collection trip bundle for $20 ?

please send me a pm or an email how to pay for my items see you guys this weekend.

albert.duarte@sbcglobal.net

[kuyatwo]

i will take a collection kit.

pampee santiago

kuyatwo@gmail.com

[subsailor]

Still have not found the right net, looked in those two places. Academy has some nice clear nets but none of the weaving is tight enough. Any one have another suggestion?

I have always used the white bait nets with the long handles with great results.

[aggman]

ok i need to order the 'parts' for the kits by wednesday in the a.m. so all who are interested i will need for you to pm me with a notification of payment sent so that i can have an accurate count. all kits will be ready on friday and i will take them with me to the sat. morning breakfast.

you can send a paypal payment to aggarza@live.com. i am paying to put these together out of my own pocket so you will only be reimbursing me for the cost of materials.

thanks. and remember i need to have a count by wednesday morning.

edit: also sending pm's to those that have already posted interest.

~alex

[TankGirl]

Heya AleX!!

Payment sent for two kits. See you at breakfast on Saturday!!
Cathy..:thumbs_up:

[Jolly]

Hi Alex, I just joined the real world and did my first paypal. Looking forward to my first of many collection trips, thanks again for helping us newbies out. johne

[cowboy572]

I have almost all my collection equipment except for this mythical net. I have been to Academy and Bass Pro and no net with a "clear" netting. So where can I find this net at? Also what are the dimensions for this net??? How long of handle, net size, etc, etc........

[aggman]

the net color is not a requirement. you can pick up whichever color you have available to you. the clear 'nets' are made out of fishing line. they are larger and have bigger holes. they don't look like aquarium nets.

~alex

[BadFish22]

I would sooo do this but i have family coming in this weekend. Good Luck with everything thing guys! Happy Findings!

[kuyatwo]

payment sent

[aggman]

any more members coming to the collection trip. we have an huge area full of critters and such...tons of room.

~alex

[aggman]

ok guys we will be meeting at the breakfast being held at the island cafe on alister across from the hotel @ 8:45 am. once we have all gathered we will 'caravan' over to the beach parking area and make our way to the collection spot. remember it will be bright and sunny so bring sunblock and something to stay refreshed. i will bring a cooler with ice for everyone to use. also remember that the rocks can get slippery so wear good shoes, no flip-flops.

if you sent me money for your packs i will have them at the breakfast. also chrisreefs i got yours too. i also got some free nets for the kids that are coming along. i'm sure they want to have a great time as well. lol.

see everyone there.

~alex

[Pennies2Cents]

It's gonna be fun! :)

[mama]

:cry_smile:

[markmesquite]

Thanks Aggman for putting togather the day collection it was alot of fun. It was nice to meet you.