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May 3
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May 3
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May 3
Charleston Dragon Boat Festival, Brittlebank Park Charleston
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May 3
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May 3
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May 24
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Recipe of the Week |
Mahi Tacos
Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg
1 cup beer
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 lime, juiced
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
1 tsp. minced capers
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. dried dill weed
1 tsp. ground cayenne pepper
1 quart oil for frying
1 pound Mahi fillets, cut into 2 to 3 ounce portions
1 (12 ounce) package corn tortillas
1/2 medium head cabbage, finely shredded
Directions:
1. To make beer batter: In a large bowl, combine
flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Blend
egg and beer, then quickly stir into the flour
mixture (don't worry about a few lumps).
2. To make white sauce: In a medium bowl, mix
together yogurt and mayonnaise. Gradually stir in
fresh lime juice until consistency is slightly
runny. Season with jalapeno, capers, oregano, cumin,
dill, and cayenne.
3. Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190
degrees C).
4. Dust fish pieces lightly with flour. Dip into
beer batter, and fry until crisp and golden brown.
Drain on paper towels. Lightly fry tortillas; not
too crisp. To serve, place fried fish in a tortilla,
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5.1.2008 Volume
IX Issue #17 |
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This Week's Article |
Offshore
Etiquette
Offshore fishing in Charleston really heats up in April
and May each year. People who do not fish offshore are amazed when I
tell them how crowded it can get when you are fishing offshore early
in the season. They cannot understand how you can run 50-70 miles
out into a wide open ocean and run into a crowd of boats. Once you
explain that everyone is looking for structure or favorable water
temperatures and many times these conditions can come together in
rather small areas, they understand. This is particularly true with
tuna fishing. Not only do tuna school up in tight areas, but they
are also a fish with incredible vision. More than one angler has
complained of the frustration of seeing tuna jumping everywhere and
not being able to catch them.
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This Week's News
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DNR Plans Public
Auction May 21 In West Columbia
The S.C. Department of Natural Resources will conduct a
public auction of surplus property and equipment on Wednesday, May
21 in West Columbia.
The auction of items such as vehicles, boats, outboard motors,
all-terrain vehicles and other equipment deemed as surplus will be
held at the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Styx
Receiving Compound at 2760 Fish Hatchery Road in West Columbia. The
auction will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 21 and continue until
all items are sold. Registration for the auction is May 21 from 8:30
a.m. - 10 a.m. All items may be viewed on preview day from 9 a.m. to
3:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 20 at the Styx compound.
A list of the items scheduled for auction is posted on Surplus
Property at:
www.dnr.sc.gov/admin/procure/surplus.html . Some items may be
added or removed according to DNR's needs.
For questions regarding the upcoming auction, call SC
Surplus Property at (803) 896-6880 in West Columbia.
DNR protects and manages South Carolina's natural resources by
making wise and balanced decisions for the benefit of the state's
natural resources and its people. Find out more about DNR at
www.dnr.sc.gov
Marine Resources Open
House To Feature Variety Of Programs
The Marine Resources Center Open House will be held on Saturday, May
3rd from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and will provide the public with a free
opportunity to learn about all of the ongoing work by numerous state
and federal agencies that are located at Ft. Johnson.
The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting the Open
House event, which will feature exhibits, displays, hands-on
activities and seminars that showcase the efforts of DNR to protect,
conserve and manage the state's woods and waters, especially marine
resources. The DNR will be joined by its partners on the Ft. Johnson
campus: Hollings Marine Laboratory, NOAA, College of Charleston, and
the Medical University of South Carolina.
As a spotlight of projects showcased during the Open House, the
Hollings Marine Laboratory will offer insight into many of their
programs throughout the day, including information about Marine
Genomics, Marine Biospecimen Bank, and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance,
to name a few.
The Genomics project reflects a cooperative effort between faculty
at the Medical University of South Carolina, DNR, NOAA, the National
Institute of Standards and Technology, the College of Charleston and
Clemson University. The program has targeted white shrimp, oysters
and bottlenose dolphin for intensive investigation of genetic
responses to environmental challenges and disease. The Marine
Environmental Specimen Bank is a research and monitoring program
that assists researchers with answering questions regarding trends
in environmental contaminants. The Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
program uses high-powered instruments to further research in
medicine and environmental areas that require a detailed knowledge
of what is 'out there.'
For additional information about the event and a glimpse of DNR
program opportunities, such as a seminar schedule and exhibit list,
visit: www.dnr.sc.gov/marine/openhouse.html . Admission is free and
parking and transportation will be provided from James Island
Charter High School.
In addition to the Open House, Fort Johnson will also host the 2008
Harry Hampton Marine Conservation Banquet and Auction, to be held
the night before, from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, May 2. Attendees will be
able to preview some of the Open House displays, exhibits and
activities, as they enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres, beverages and live
and silent auctions.
Tickets are $25 per person or $40 per couple. For information and
tickets, call (843) 953-9103 or visit
www.hamptonwildlifefund.org/ .
DNR protects and manages South Carolina's natural resources by
making wise and balanced decisions for the benefit of the state's
natural resources and its people. Find out more about DNR at
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Tide Chart |
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04:46AM LDT 5.2 H |
11:05AM LDT 0.1 L |
05:13PM LDT 5.5 H |
11:38PM LDT 0.3 L |
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2 Friday |
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05:42AM LDT 5.3 H |
11:57AM LDT -0.2 L |
06:08PM LDT 6.0 H |
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3 Saturday |
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12:37AM LDT 0.0 L |
06:36AM LDT 5.3 H |
12:47PM LDT -0.5 L |
07:01PM LDT 6.4 H |
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4 Sunday |
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01:33AM LDT -0.3 L |
07:29AM LDT 5.4 H |
01:37PM LDT -0.8 L |
07:54PM LDT 6.7 H |
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The Final Word |
The
fishing this past week was really good. The weather allowed
plenty of boats to make it offshore and plenty of fish were
caught. Blackfin tuna were caught in good numbers with
several fish caught in the 30# range. There were not as many
yellowfin tuna caught, but there were some nice ones brought
to the docks. The dolphin fishing is heating up and becoming
more consistent. There were some really big wahoo caught
with a few fish in the 80# and up range. There were some
blue marlin caught and also some sailfish. Added to the
excitement were come Mako sharks that are common in our
waters, especially in the spring. Bottom fishing is good
with some really nice grouper and snapper being taken.
Inshore the trout and redfish are hitting artificial and
live bait. Live mudminnows are working very well for
flounder. The sheepshead fishing is very good around the
artificial reefs and the jetties. The weather for this
weekend is looking really good. Hopefully everyone will get
the chance to get out and have some fun.
Tight
lines…
Andy Pickett
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