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Ft. Myers bound
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| Author | Topic: Ft. Myers bound |
| Arch Autenreith |
posted 03-21-2001 07:36 PM ET (US)  
I'll be on my way to N. Ft. Myers in a month or so with the Whaler in tow. Anyone know where I can launch (and leave the vehicle and trailer) around the mouth of Caloosahatchee or on Pine Island? Fees? I plan on trailering each day. Thanks. |
| Clark Roberts |
posted 03-21-2001 08:41 PM ET (US)
There is a nice ramp and plenty of parking (all free) on canal in beautiful down town St. James City on Pine Island... |
| kingfish |
posted 03-21-2001 10:23 PM ET (US)
Arch- Heading towards Pine Island on Pine Island Rd. from N.Ft. Myers you can hang a left on Del Prado Blvd. and about four miles down there is a public ramp off to your left at four mile point on the Caloosahatchee. If you stay on Pine Island Rd. and head towards Pine Island there are two public ramps at Matlacha Pass, one near the mainland and one near Little Pine Island. If you go on over to Pine Island and then go South on 767 there is the spot Clark mentioned and another public ramp 3 or4 miles North Of St. James City near Masters Landing. And finally, my favorite is North on 767 to Pineland (not public, but cheap) which gives direct access to Cabbage Key, Cayo Costa and Boca Grande Pass where all those Tarpon jump into your boat. Keep us posted- John |
| Shadowcatcher |
posted 03-21-2001 10:53 PM ET (US)
PUBLIC BOAT RAMPS IN LEE COUNTY 1. Matlacha Park, 4577 Pine Island Road 2. Cape Coral at New Burnt Store Road, Access to Pine Island Sound via controlled access lift. Call 574-0809 for more information. 3. Sanibel Island, just off Sanibel Causeway. 4. Punta Rassa Off Summerlin Road, just before the Sanibel Causeway. 5. Cape Coral Yacht Club, 5819 Driftwood Parkway 6. Cape Coral at Horton Park, Off Everest Parkway. 7. Carl Johnson, Lovers Key Recreation Area South Fort Myers Beach area. 8. Judd Park, 1297 Driftwood Drive, North Fort Myers 9. Fort Myers at Centennial Park Entertainment District Downtown. 10. Fort Myers Shores On Davis Blvd., off State Road 80. 11. Franklln Locks 1660 South Franklin Lock Road. Call 694-5451 for more information. 12. Alva, 17200 Josephine Street 13. Imperial River, US 41 at Imperial River. |
| Shadowcatcher |
posted 03-21-2001 11:15 PM ET (US)
Arch, Here's a map of public ramps in Lee County that corresponds to the above locations by number: http://www.kgbpress.com/ramp_map.gif Hope it helps. Have fun! --Brian |
| Arch Autenreith |
posted 03-22-2001 04:53 AM ET (US)
Thanks, all. You helped me a lot. Now if you could guarantee me I'll catch fish...;) Arch |
| Clark Roberts |
posted 03-22-2001 06:51 AM ET (US)
OK, Arch, I'll guarantee it!!! Just make sure you have an insurance policy against having your arm pulled out at the socket,, !!!! Have fun and good luck... The Old Man and the Sea |
| hauptjm |
posted 03-22-2001 09:21 AM ET (US)
We want pictures! |
| Arch Autenreith |
posted 03-22-2001 11:50 AM ET (US)
Pictures it will be. Lotsa. (Just purchased 2.1 MB digital camera with a USB port. Downloads now are only about 1 second per .jpg even on high resolution! Really slick.) Arch |
| whalernut |
posted 03-22-2001 07:06 PM ET (US)
Arch, have a good fishing trip. Wish I could go with you! From you`re buddy in Pittsburgh. Regards-Jack Graner. |
| jimh |
posted 03-22-2001 11:56 PM ET (US)
Arch, Re: Where to fish: I'd troll about a 1/8 mile offshore of Sanibel Island's Bowman Beach...bring a good pair of binnoculars along and keep an eye on the surf line... --jimh |
| Arch Autenreith |
posted 03-23-2001 03:41 AM ET (US)
Jack, thanks. jimh. This will be our first time ocean fishing. Most of my other fishing is in the Chesapeake so I don't really know what a surf line is. Do I really need binocs to see a it? Sounds like you've done this before. Thanks. Arch |
| kingfish |
posted 03-23-2001 11:40 AM ET (US)
jimh- Now look what you've started... John |
| bigz |
posted 03-23-2001 11:48 AM ET (US)
Arch --- the bino's are for watching where the surf shows a "line" if you can't see the "line" (usually painted in blue and white) then try the beach and study the "birds"! Always find some interesting specimens cavorting or basking --- :) Have fun --- Tom |
| Arch Autenreith |
posted 03-23-2001 03:06 PM ET (US)
Honestly. I'm sitting her laughing out loud so hard at myself. I just didn't get it!! What a maroon. My ex was right...sometimes I just don't think. lol. |
| jimh |
posted 03-24-2001 12:21 AM ET (US)
OK...I thought John was going to jump in here.. Bowman's Beach is the nude/topless beach on Sanibel, or at least is used to be. --jimh |
| bigz |
posted 03-24-2001 09:57 AM ET (US)
Spoil sport -- |
| OutrageMan |
posted 03-25-2001 12:54 AM ET (US)
I will be in the Ft. Meyers Punta Gorda area from 4/6 - 4/13. If you look closely you will see my father (aka Harpoon Harry) and I running around on a 93 23 Conquest. Particularly making a trip to "Cheeseburger Paradise". |
| bigz |
posted 03-25-2001 05:53 AM ET (US)
Going to be pretty hard to see you and your dad O_M -- since a 23 '93 Conquest doesn't exist -- |
| kingfish |
posted 03-25-2001 07:16 AM ET (US)
Put a dollar on the wall for us, however you get there... John |
| OutrageMan |
posted 03-25-2001 07:20 PM ET (US)
Maybe I got Conquest wrong, but it is a 1993 23' Walkaround |
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