Fowey to Midway

Went out today, 8-30-09. Out of Dinner Key Marina in Miami. On the boat is the Van, Rod from N.J. and his brother and Larry and of course me. We headed out thru Stiltville and rounded the corner around Fowey Lighthouse and headed South. We hit some patch reefs. Slight current to the north maybe 1/2 knot. Fish was scarce, viz was 40 ft. Not clear but good enough. Water temp was hot 84 degress f. After spending most the day in fairly shallow water (less then 40 ft), I decided to head for some cooler deeper water I swam out to 50-60 ft range. After some refreshing deeper drops I spot a mutton he swam straight into the shaft, gosh I hate that! The shaft stuck in a big sponge so I had to surface without the fish and shaft. Larry came along to assist but he had clearing problems so I returned to retrieve my shaft. When I surfaced Larry had shot a nice Ocean Tally. Well we cut the day short at 1 pm and started to head in. Not much fish but a good day anyways. Oh I forgot my fins good thing Larry brought a spare set.