BFF MEMBERS OUTINGS FOR 2012
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012
WHERE: Goodland ‘s Collier County Public Ramp in Goodland. New Facility provides amenities, parking, and restrooms for easy access into the 10,000 Islands.
WHEN: Suggested Launch at 7:00am. County Launch Sticker or Daily Fee Required
WHAT: Fish an incoming tide for seatrout, redfish, snook, tripletail, and tarpon. Coon Key tides are as follows: Low(-0.5) at 4:18am, High(2.4) at 12:04pm. Sunrise at 7:00am. Kayakers can consider additonal launch sites to include the southern roadside launch on the east side of the bridge on Rt. 92 just east of Goodland. Lunch and post-outing socializing scheduled for 1:00pm at the Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland. Please sign up at the BFF Membership Meeting on 13 February at the Norris Center.
TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2012
WHERE: ESTERO BAY/ CARL JOHNSON PUBLIC BOAT RAMP
WHEN: Suggested Launch 7:00 to 7:30am. No mandatory launch fees. Donations accepted at ramp. Ice, kayak rentals, restrooms and snacks available on site.
WHAT: Fish a rising tide in the morning for all the usual flats species. Easy access to the beaches which can hold early season snook and tarpon. An excellent area for kayaking and powerboats. Tides: Carlos Point: Low(0.0) at 6:25am, High(1.9) at 1:07pm. Sunrise at 7:31am and just 7% lunar illumination(Close to new moon). Meet for an optional lunch at the Little Hickory Marina/Restaurant around 1:00pm Please sign up at the BFF Membership Meeting on 12 March 2012.
MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2012
WHERE: DING DARLING NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE/SANIBEL ISLAND
WHEN: Meet at the Ding Darling NWR Entrance Gate at 7:00 am. Entry fee required or Annual Pass. Mulitple launch sites for kayakers and canoeists along Wildlife Drive. Fish the bays and creeks of the refuge, the western shore of Pine Island Sound or the Wulfert Keys for snook, reds, and tarpon.
What: Ding Darling NWR on Sanibel Island is a protected wildlife refuge with limited powerboat access and an abundance of wildlife. A $6.00 toll per vehicle is charged to cross the Sanibel Causeway. Limited facilities are available at the main entrance to the refuge. Tides: Low(0.2) at 6:11am, High(1.5) at 12:16pm. Lunch on your own or check out various island restaurants like the Lazy Flamingo. Stop by and visit the creator of the “Schminnow,” Norm Ziegler at the Sanibel Fly Shop on Periwinkle Drive. Sign up at the BFF Membership Meeting on 9 April 2012.
WEDNESDAY, 16 MAY 2012
WHERE: NAPLES BAYVIEW PARK/HAMILTON HARBOR AREA
WHEN: Suggested Launch at 7:00am. Sunrise at 6:40am. Tides: Low(1.0) at 3:56am, High(2.7) at 10:03pm.
WHAT: Fish the beaches for snook, tarpon, and jacks or head inside for redfish, mangrove snapper, and snook. If the winds are easy and out of the East, the beach fishing can be great with a cloudless sky along Keewaydin Island. Rookery Bay provides numerous opportunities between Naples and Marco Island. Lunch option to be determined. Sign up at the BFF Membership Meeting on the 14th.
Any concerns or questions, please contact Alan Kuhre, Outings Director, at (239) 596-7718 or alankuhre@aol.com. Thanks for your participation.
