EDC XIII Which knife or knives are you carrying today?

TRM Tuesday

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Finally had a chance to get out on the water today. I let out at one of my favorite spots, just outside the northern end of Canaveral National Seashore. Even though I've paddled here hundreds of times in my life, I'm always astonished at how teeming with life this place is, and it was especially noticeable to me today as I've been away for a while. Fish of all kinds jumping out of the water everywhere, the Osprey were having a field day, rays, crabs, manatee right by your boat, even saw a pup shark at the edge of the mangroves (looked like a little bull), had a puffer fish swim up to me and check me out (anyone who has kept aquariums likely knows that puffers often have an almost doglike personality, and I've seen wild ones on a few occasions share this trait), and had a mama dolphin with a little one swim right along side me. There were some people when I first started that were trying really hard to get close to the dolphins, but I find if you give them their space they seem more likely to come treat you with an up-close visit. On my way in I was even able to observe some doing that fishing technique where one swims really fast in a circle stirring up silt almost like a net to herd the fish while another swims through and feasts.

I went out early this morning and stayed most of the day. Given my propensity to explore, I always tend to go a little too far (just around one more bend ;) ) and forget to realize that I still have to paddle the same distance back. One must also keep good track of the tide here, as many of these canals are so shallow that if you're not careful you'll get trapped and end up toting your boat through ankle deep water (or worse yet, stuck behind an oyster bed). Luckily I didn't get stuck today, but I was forced to do a little ODB action (Shimmy Shimmy Ya Shimmy Yam Shimmy Yay ;)) to get through a few areas. Anyhow, had a great day, and felt more truly at home than I have in a while. At the pad now waiting for this storm to pass now so I can spark up the charcoal. Best!

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Hit the beach before heading home to cool off and rinse off, since it was literally across the street from where I launched into the lagoon.

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Knives&Lint said:
Finally had a chance to get out on the water today. I let out at one of my favorite spots, just outside the northern end of Canaveral National Seashore. Even though I've paddled here hundreds of times in my life, I'm always astonished at how teeming with life this place is, and it was especially noticeable to me today as I've been away for a while. Fish of all kinds jumping out of the water everywhere, the Osprey were having a field day, rays, crabs, manatee right by your boat, even saw a pup shark at the edge of the mangroves (looked like a little bull), had a puffer fish swim up to me and check me out (anyone who has kept aquariums likely knows that puffers often have an almost doglike personality, and I've seen wild ones on a few occasions share this trait), and had a mama dolphin with a little one swim right along side me. There were some people when I first started that were trying really hard to get close to the dolphins, but I find if you give them their space they seem more likely to come treat you with an up-close visit. On my way in I was even able to observe some doing that fishing technique where one swims really fast in a circle stirring up silt almost like a net to herd the fish while another swims through and feasts.

I went out early this morning and stayed most of the day. Given my propensity to explore, I always tend to go a little too far (just around one more bend ;) ) and forget to realize that I still have to paddle the same distance back. One must also keep good track of the tide here, as many of these canals are so shallow that if you're not careful you'll get trapped and end up toting your boat through ankle deep water (or worse yet, stuck behind an oyster bed). Luckily I didn't get stuck today, but I was forced to do a little ODB action (Shimmy Shimmy Ya Shimmy Yam Shimmy Yay ;)) to get through a few areas. Anyhow, had a great day, and felt more truly at home than I have in a while. At the pad now waiting for this storm to pass now so I can spark up the charcoal. Best!

A1LTc1a.jpg


7lzF5XX.jpg


kHw5jjm.jpg


7NFJeli.jpg


j88H49e.jpg



Hit the beach before heading home to cool off and rinse off, since it was literally across the street from where I launched into the lagoon.

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Thanks for sharing your story and great pictures.
They always put a smile on my face.
 
Knives&Lint said:
Finally had a chance to get out on the water today. I let out at one of my favorite spots, just outside the northern end of Canaveral National Seashore. Even though I've paddled here hundreds of times in my life, I'm always astonished at how teeming with life this place is, and it was especially noticeable to me today as I've been away for a while. Fish of all kinds jumping out of the water everywhere, the Osprey were having a field day, rays, crabs, manatee right by your boat, even saw a pup shark at the edge of the mangroves (looked like a little bull), had a puffer fish swim up to me and check me out (anyone who has kept aquariums likely knows that puffers often have an almost doglike personality, and I've seen wild ones on a few occasions share this trait), and had a mama dolphin with a little one swim right along side me. There were some people when I first started that were trying really hard to get close to the dolphins, but I find if you give them their space they seem more likely to come treat you with an up-close visit. On my way in I was even able to observe some doing that fishing technique where one swims really fast in a circle stirring up silt almost like a net to herd the fish while another swims through and feasts.

I went out early this morning and stayed most of the day. Given my propensity to explore, I always tend to go a little too far (just around one more bend ;) ) and forget to realize that I still have to paddle the same distance back. One must also keep good track of the tide here, as many of these canals are so shallow that if you're not careful you'll get trapped and end up toting your boat through ankle deep water (or worse yet, stuck behind an oyster bed). Luckily I didn't get stuck today, but I was forced to do a little ODB action (Shimmy Shimmy Ya Shimmy Yam Shimmy Yay ;)) to get through a few areas. Anyhow, had a great day, and felt more truly at home than I have in a while. At the pad now waiting for this storm to pass now so I can spark up the charcoal. Best!

A1LTc1a.jpg


7lzF5XX.jpg


kHw5jjm.jpg


7NFJeli.jpg


j88H49e.jpg



Hit the beach before heading home to cool off and rinse off, since it was literally across the street from where I launched into the lagoon.

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Wait, where are the mountains??? 🤣 🤣 🤣 Looks like a great time and a great place, thanks for sharing.

This one for me again today after a one day reprieve.
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Knives&Lint said:
Finally had a chance to get out on the water today. I let out at one of my favorite spots, just outside the northern end of Canaveral National Seashore. Even though I've paddled here hundreds of times in my life, I'm always astonished at how teeming with life this place is, and it was especially noticeable to me today as I've been away for a while. Fish of all kinds jumping out of the water everywhere, the Osprey were having a field day, rays, crabs, manatee right by your boat, even saw a pup shark at the edge of the mangroves (looked like a little bull), had a puffer fish swim up to me and check me out (anyone who has kept aquariums likely knows that puffers often have an almost doglike personality, and I've seen wild ones on a few occasions share this trait), and had a mama dolphin with a little one swim right along side me. There were some people when I first started that were trying really hard to get close to the dolphins, but I find if you give them their space they seem more likely to come treat you with an up-close visit. On my way in I was even able to observe some doing that fishing technique where one swims really fast in a circle stirring up silt almost like a net to herd the fish while another swims through and feasts.

I went out early this morning and stayed most of the day. Given my propensity to explore, I always tend to go a little too far (just around one more bend ;) ) and forget to realize that I still have to paddle the same distance back. One must also keep good track of the tide here, as many of these canals are so shallow that if you're not careful you'll get trapped and end up toting your boat through ankle deep water (or worse yet, stuck behind an oyster bed). Luckily I didn't get stuck today, but I was forced to do a little ODB action (Shimmy Shimmy Ya Shimmy Yam Shimmy Yay ;)) to get through a few areas. Anyhow, had a great day, and felt more truly at home than I have in a while. At the pad now waiting for this storm to pass now so I can spark up the charcoal. Best!

A1LTc1a.jpg


7lzF5XX.jpg


kHw5jjm.jpg


7NFJeli.jpg


j88H49e.jpg



Hit the beach before heading home to cool off and rinse off, since it was literally across the street from where I launched into the lagoon.

s3Mj6Gw.jpg
Click to expand...
Where is this located? Great pics!
 
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