For about two decades or more, metal Chicken Coops have been used by fishermen along the Florida Panhandle as artificial reef material to attract fish. In earlier years automobiles, old boats and small airplanes were used but their environmental compatibility was questioned and they were banned. The large metal chicken coops replaced those earlier materials and were quickly adopted as the fish attracting devices (FADS) of choice.

The tables were full and the shoppers descended, searching for the bargain of a lifetime, the one-of-a-kind quirky handmade item, or the priceless future family heirloom.

It was a gorgeous fall morning October 1, 2011 at the Seaside Amphitheater in the town center on Scenic 30A in South Walton, Florida.