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« on: August 22, 2008, 10:51:01 AM » |
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Hiya,
I was thinking the other day as I saw a skipjack.
Do any of the recs on this site go oystering?
I wanted to go I "think" I might know a spot or two. Rakes are super expensive ($300+).
I was wondering if anyone rents them anywhere?
Anyone wanna check it out with me?
Shoot.... any charters anyone knows about?
Any comms need a deck hand once or twice. I just wanna check it out, I promise not to get addicted :-).
Bmail me if ya like.
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« Reply #1 on: September 02, 2008, 10:19:43 AM » |
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You need a boat and a rake to pick up an oyster down there?
Up here we put on gloves and boots and go out at low tide.
Wellfleet oysters knock the spots off anything that grows in Dixie. And there aren't any human pathogens...
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« Reply #2 on: September 02, 2008, 10:35:07 AM » |
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I am sure there are places like that here that i just don't know about.
How about that guys any oysterers be interested in showing me how they do it without a boat.
I know you guys don't want to give up your spots. Bmail me. You can blind fold me :-)
I understand discretion and secrecy of "honey holes"
thanks for your response unclebuttsy.
Maybe if I am up there some time you might show me around.
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« Reply #3 on: September 02, 2008, 11:13:44 AM » |
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Sure,
$125 this year.
It'll cost $200 to buy a 2009 shellfish permit in Wellfleet. You've got to want to be there, and I'd gladly show you or anybody else how to fill your basket with the finest east coast oysters you can find...
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« Reply #4 on: September 02, 2008, 06:56:17 PM » |
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Or you could walk out on my pier and pick a few of the 4000 I got growing there.   Actually, I started with 4000 spat but for some reason this year we lost allot.  Not sure how many are still here.  Till I count them in a week or so.... |
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« Reply #5 on: September 03, 2008, 12:49:08 PM » |
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Or you could walk out on my pier and pick a few of the 4000 I got growing there. Actually, I started with 4000 spat but for some reason this year we lost allot. Not sure how many are still here. Till I count them in a week or so.... well start counting em now before hannah hits.... |
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« Reply #6 on: September 03, 2008, 07:40:44 PM » |
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Or you could walk out on my pier and pick a few of the 4000 I got growing there. Actually, I started with 4000 spat but for some reason this year we lost allot. Not sure how many are still here. Till I count them in a week or so.... Jack How long does it take from spat to harvest size? |
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« Reply #7 on: September 03, 2008, 07:50:24 PM » |
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« Reply #8 on: September 03, 2008, 07:52:27 PM » |
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« Reply #9 on: September 03, 2008, 08:26:44 PM » |
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« Reply #10 on: September 04, 2008, 08:48:04 AM » |
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Jack
How long does it take from spat to harvest size?
At my location they grow about 2 inches in a growing season. Pictures here -> http://www.bluecrab.info/forum/index.php/topic,13734.0.html  |
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« Reply #11 on: September 04, 2008, 10:49:08 AM » |
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Thanks Jack, the info you provided was very informative. I followed the link and read all those posts. One day older...one day smarter
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« Reply #12 on: September 04, 2008, 03:29:32 PM » |
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wow i agree never knew you could grow oysters. iv only had chineese buffet oysters and didnt like em i know they taste better fresh. id like too grow them someday looks interesting.
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« Reply #13 on: October 25, 2008, 02:04:39 AM » |
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hi ,
I know its an old thread but I am still interested in trying this out if anyone wants to take me or i can take you on my boat.
I don;t have the rake/tongs or license.
I will never go to your spot without you nor will I make it public. I just wanna try it out and get a few oyster :-)
Let me know
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