HenrysCreek Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 We leave tomorrow to make our "move" (5-6 months at a time) to SWFL. My rods and tackle are very excited, as they haven't gotten much use in quite a while! Sold the big boat and trying to decide if I bring the Maverick 18.5 down or sell it up here in Virginia. I'm thinking it'll sell much faster down there, but who knows. Will probably be moving up to an older 2500 Hybrid or 24 Yellowfin (discussed on another thread). Anyway, I'm trying to decide where to keep the boat. I can get into Tarpon Club, but it'll probably be 6 months. Not sure about Calusa Island, calling them tomorrow. Curious if anyone has storage experience with Calusa. Tarpon is 10 minutes from my house, Calusa is 20 (but closer to the backcountry). Appreciate anyone's opinions. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 Goodland ramp used to be a quiet, local ramp; however, now, with the continued closure of Caxambas, it's a free for all / zoo with jet skis. the jet ski's now have GPS's on them and they are running all over the back of the 10K's and totally destroying the fishing near Marco / Goodland. I would suggest to head East to Pot of the Island (Port of the idle as the locals call it ), as it'a a 20 min slow idle in a manatee zone, but, the ramp is very good and lower boat traffic than Goodland...you can head out to the gulf and turn South (left) and head to the park, where they are not authorized to take the jet skis'. good luck and have fun.. COTO on the forum lives in the area and can comment....on boat storage. dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenrysCreek Posted March 31 Author Report Share Posted March 31 Thanks for the heads up! Going to be a big learning curve. I’ve done a few charters and last years Owners event out of Islamorada, but very excited to explore the area on my own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coto Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 Goodland is crap now! It was a gem when I moved here but after the last hurricane the 39 permitted jet ski, shelling, eco tours, Craig cats have all moved their launching over there after Caxambas got destroyed. I tried fishing out there for a while and found fish but could not get away from the idiot jet ski caravan running through at 50 mph. Even all the way back in black water bay, pumpkin bay, gator bay, you name it they are everywhere! Now I strictly launch in chokoloskee and fish the park where they are not allowed. Summer is no better after the snowbirds, winter tourists, spring breakers leave, you have the Miami and Fort Lauderdale tourists coming over and filling the gap. I’ve been over to calusa ramp which is $20 instead of goodland $10 but it is crazy busy over there. That’s where the freedom boat clubs is. It is pretty bad during season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenrysCreek Posted March 31 Author Report Share Posted March 31 Dang, I didn’t mean to start a “Don’t Move Here” thread. 😂😎 Hope I won’t contribute to the problem, but highly doubtful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrmojorisan Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 It depends on what you're going to be doing on the water. If you're a pure fisher, then as stated above, go out of chokoloskee and you may want to keep that maverick as you'll have more options being able to get really skinny. Keep a bigger bay boat at a place like Calusa for going out in the gulf of mexico... you can definitely do some backwater fishing in a 24' bay boat, but due to the tours and what not as listed above, you'll have better back water options with that maverick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenrysCreek Posted April 2 Author Report Share Posted April 2 Thanks for the insight. We’ll be doing probably 80% + fishing and the remainder cruising/beach trips. Decisions, decisions! 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASB Posted April 9 Report Share Posted April 9 I keep my boat there. What do you want to know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenrysCreek Posted April 9 Author Report Share Posted April 9 How do you like Calusa? Seriously on my short list now. We just moved in last week and looking forward to doing some back country fishing. Secure location. Can I leave rods/tackle on the boat or do I need to truck it back and forth each time? Bait/ice available on site? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 3 hours ago, HenrysCreek said: Can I leave rods/tackle on the boat or do I need to truck it back and forth each time? Boat theft is pretty high on the list these days....I"d truck it back and forth. dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenrysCreek Posted April 10 Author Report Share Posted April 10 That’s not an option. I need to store it somewhere outside of my HOA….so I guess I’ll pay to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 21 hours ago, HenrysCreek said: That’s not an option. I need to store it somewhere outside of my HOA….so I guess I’ll pay to play. sorry.....I meant take the rods off....the boat storage is normally ok....just lock the trailer with a harden steel chain and lock. dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenrysCreek Posted April 11 Author Report Share Posted April 11 I re-read that and figured that’s what you meant. I’d like leave the boat and rods/ tackle on the boat in a hi/dri facility. Appreciate the feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coto Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 This clown was just arrested stealing at Calusa. https://www.nbc-2.com/article/man-arrested-in-collier-county-for-stealing-boat-parts/60361532 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanjj Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 19 minutes ago, Coto said: This clown was just arrested stealing at Calusa. https://www.nbc-2.com/article/man-arrested-in-collier-county-for-stealing-boat-parts/60361532 If he would have gotten caught by some owners down here in South Georgia…….lets just say, there is a lot of swamp full of gators, hogs, crabs etc…. its ok to take a few vegetables from the garden….but family, homes, pets, trucks and boats…best to leave alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Seither Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 There everywhere, good news they got caught! LDWF Agents Arrest Three Men for Stealing Two Vessels in Livingston Parish | Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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