June 27 Set Up

Thought I was on a dive with Hector in Boynton tomorrow, but it got cancelled. Called Kris in Miami he'd says he'll call back. All my plans are cancelling.

Contacted Howie from the Longfins, GAME-ON! Sent a message to MackDaddy! Called Tommy S. he'd said he'd join us for a day of training. I'll post tomorrow or Monday.

Sat. 6-20-09

Well with my back out of whack and a head cold with green mucus, I decided to not dive today. I rested and shopped with the wife. All the time looking at the sky and weather knowing someone I know is out there spearing something on this beautiful day. I did receive my new Realseacamo 3mm one piece suit and a rash guard.

One of the first things I noted was that the rash guard did not come with a loading pad like the Mako one did. The 3mm I ordered was a XL, guess I'm getting rounder!

Longfin Meeting

Went to the June Longfin meeting, Tommy's boys were there along with him.

I joined the Longfins and so did they. I volunteered to help with VP duties but we decided that they should think about it first. The Longfins and Extreme Divers Team have so many things in common it would be great to get both clubs together to form a stronger club.

Busted Sunday

Well today I was suppose to go out with Kris, David, Gerald and Hector, but Kris's boat had other ideas. We tried to get it running for at least two hours. But no go...oh, well maybe next time.

Just an update

This week I received my Mako shirt, dark green camo. Nice fit looks good can't wait to use it.

I also received a RealSeaCamo 1.5 Steamer size XL it was too small so I am exchanging it.

I also received my new 100cm Venom from Aimrite (Rick my baby brother) can't wait to give it a try with my Super Venom 120 cm the two should get me thru anything here in Ft. Lauderdale.

Currently waiting on making a decission on a new 3 mil. Yazbeck or Elios?

Port St. Lucie Report 6/8/09

Well Sunday started off for me at 3:30 am, preparation all day Saturday restringing the guns and trying to glue the holes in my 7 year old Picasso suit. During my sleep I decided to take my Oceanos 5 mil top just in case the Picasso became unusable. The guns were restrung with 1 wrap teflon coated S/S and one wrap shooting line. That is how my Aimrite Venom came so I just redid it and my Hybrid the same way. I got to the ramp about 1/2 hour late. I got lost and ended up in Fort Pierce. Waiting at the ramp was Hector, his brother Adrian and our skipper a good old friend of mine Brent "the Dentist".

Winds were less then 10 mph and seas were about 2 feet, vis at our first location was about 30-40 ft, current was just enough to make it a pain in the ass. First site was in less then 50 ft. a wreck with a big Jewfish on it, so big one time I dropped within 3 feet of it and it didn't even move. About my 3 or 4th dropped I layed still on the bottom and poked a mutton with the Venom.

Next we move to another wreck further north, again because of vis. and current conditions it was difficult to find. After drifting for a little bit, Hector was near me and I was breathing up to visit the sandy bottom, when I saw some baitfish under Hector, I dove down under Hector and could see a ray with a Cobia on it, I looked for a few more milliseconds for bigger cobias but saw none thinking Hector was just above me I didn't have long to think and let the Venom steel fly. Nicely placed I returned the Cobia to the boat. This is Brent's shiny new white boat, and one good size cobia tossing and jumping like no tomorrow (well there was no tomorrow for him) blood was flying all over that boat. It looked like Friday 13th in 3-D. For a while I just stood their amazed at the scene of Brent trying to subdue him. After pulling the shaft threw we got him in the cooler.

Now I'm thinking this is a pretty cool place. So far, I've seen hugh Jewfish, Rays, 40 lb. snook, oh did I mention a 20-25 lb cubera, walls of cuda, permit, jacks, tons of mutton and its only 9 am.

Hector's brother would get to shoot a Cobia and a mutton too, then it just seemed like all the fish got really educated or spooked, cuz it was slim pickens. We called it the day early. I think Brent had a "HoneyDo" list.

Long drive, good day! Everyone back, no gear lost or broken, and I get a good size Cobia to take home. Many thanks to Brent for the invite and Hector for letting me shot the Cobia (you snooze you loose).

Ready for the trip

Re-strung the guns, checked the tips, bought a new weight belt, checked my gear, changed the batteries in the flashlight. Everything is ready! Weather was great today, it should be the same tomorrow.

Longfins

Talked to Ron in the Longfins today about the current situation with the Longfins and shared some of Extreme Divers Philosophies. I also shared some thoughts for the Longfins. There membership is down and I would like to get them back on their feet, like it was when I left them several years ago.

I'd like to see Extreme Divers join the Longfins. We could adopt the best of both clubs and have a much stronger presents in the Spearfishing community.

Extreme Divers are just happy to dive with each other and enjoy being part of a club that promotes the art of freediving spearfishing. E.D.s are not big into competitions, just occasional bragging rights.

The new club can be stronger have closer bonds share the best of each club. In fact I have thought of a new club name - "Extreme Longfins"

Jurassic Park

Jurassic Park on Sunday, water temps in the mid 70's up there. Will need my 3 mil. Taking my Venom and Hybrid. This should be good! Hector, whom has had my fins for months now and his brother and a long lost diving buddy of mine -Brent. Brent will be taking us out on his new boat. I have to meet them at the ramp in Port St. Lucie at 6:15 that means I have to get up around 4:15 am.

South Florida Weather

For the rest of the week- Rain, Rain, Rain! geez, I'll never get out.

Drying Out

Tried everything to get out last weekend 5/30, but no boat the the weather wasn't that great anyways. Still I got to get out soon!