Hi Mindy,
When you get to your hotel check the tourist literature or ask the desk
clerk. There are several people that take folks out on the type of
expedition you're describing, and they advertise quite a bit. The best
shelling in Sanibel occurs during the winter months when currents pull
toward the island. During the spring and summer months, the currents go in
the opposite direction.The best shelling spot on the island is under the
bridge between Sanibel and Captiva Islands called Blind Pass. During low
tide one can wade out into this shallow channel and literally scoop masses
of shells from the bottom mud. I also found some excellent specimens while
digging in the softened sand at the edges of this channel. Observing live
specimens is part of the fun, but even though you may be tempted, please
observe the rules. With the traffic that Sanibel gets, the ecology of the
area would be seriously compromised if live specimens were taken.
Enjoy!
Joe Scharle
Joe Scharle
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bobbi Cordy" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2001 9:41 PM
Subject: Re: New Subcriber with Question


> Hi Mindy:
>
> We just spent 6 days on Sanibel last week.      As you probably know,
> you cannot take any live shells on Sanibel.  The only thing on the
> beaches was dead kitten paws and jingle shells.
> We even checked the lighthouse and no wentletraps either.  BUT this wind
> might blow something in.
>
> Bobbi
>
> Miranda Cox wrote:
>
> > Hi all.  I'm a graduate student at Wake Forest
> > University, working on a Master's in math. I've been
> > collecting shells for about eight years or so, but I'm
> > from western North Carolina so I don't get to go
> > shelling as often as I'd like.  However, spring break
> > is coming up next week, and I'm heading down to St.
> > Pete with a friend.  We're also planning to go down to
> > Sanibel for a couple of days.  Here's my question:
> > Last time I was on Sanibel (4 years ago) a "Captain
> > Julie" took me out to some mangrove islands to look
> > for shells.  I would like to do something like this
> > again but I don't remember her last name or know
> > anyone else with a boat who takes people shelling.  I
> > want to go squishing around in the mud, not
> > beachcombing.  Any information you can provide would
> > be great!  Thanks,
> >
> > Mindy Cox
> >
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