Smack Talk for the TBSC Invitational

[bgbill]

Who is going to win it and who is going to be crying?


But more important, is tell Bill not to forget the beer, after all it is St. Patrick's day.

[Grauer]

IF your worried about drinking beer :drunk: on St Pattys Day

Stay home and watch from the sidelines with the rest of the wifes :D

We all know you dont have what it takes :eek: ;)

Your aint nothin but a :cone:

[Spearchucker]

Well, based on the latest weather forecast, I may join Bret....

[Grauer]

Well, based on the latest weather forecast, I may join Bret....

:D BAY AND INLAND WATERS A MODERATE CHOP. :D

[junior]

The water should be nice and clear near the skyway...just ask Marcus:D

[bgbill]

IF your worried about drinking beer :drunk: on St Pattys Day

Stay home and watch from the sidelines with the rest of the wifes :D

We all know you dont have what it takes :eek: ;)

Your aint nothin but a :cone:


Chris,

Will more than 4 TBSC members shoot in their own tournament? :D :stick:

[johnnydinx]

Chris,

Will more than 4 TBSC members shoot in their own tournament? :D :stick:

:lol: :eek: :lol:

[johnnydinx]

Well, based on the latest weather forecast, I may join Bret....

If weather becomes an issue, when will they call it? At the captain's meeting?

[Grauer]

If weather becomes an issue, when will they call it? At the captain's meeting?

Thought we covered that in the rules, but we didn't. We have a meeting tonight and will discuss it and get back to you.

Gene are you going to show tonight?

[Nsearch]

:D BAY AND INLAND WATERS A MODERATE CHOP. :D

I guess that means you'll be on the seawall with your green beer and cane pole since you're scared to dive in the Bay :D :lol:

[Grauer]

Uh oh, forecast is back to 2-3s. :eek:

[westpalmspearo]

when is it and who can dive it

[Nsearch]

when is it and who can dive it


It's this Saturday (weather permitting)....anyone can shoot in it.

LINK (http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=41811)

[johnnydinx]

Thought we covered that in the rules, but we didn't. We have a meeting tonight and will discuss it and get back to you.

Gene are you going to show tonight?

I thought you said 3rd Tuesday? 2nd Tuesday I have PTA (mandatory) :(

[Grauer]

Damnit man get you priority straight ;)

[Nsearch]

Bret, how many TSB guys actually dove this winter? :D :stick:

At least they keep their shooter hand warmed up by using the mouse so much :D

[Bottom Dweller]

Bret, how many TSB guys actually dove this winter? :D :stick:

At least they keep their shooter hand warmed up by using the mouse so much :D

Well, I have to chime in for our team. I would say that myself and Salty Slayer have more dives since November than your whole club. Not to mention Team HeadHunter, Armando, Chris Hill & Pat Bennett.

Now, what was your question? :D

[Nsearch]

:lol:

I'd have to disagree with the "whole club" blanket statement but the rest of your comment is pretty solid :D

As long as Bret doesn't win any trophies I'll be happy, Lord knows he'll be reminding all of us of it till next year :D :stick: :bringit:

[Bottom Dweller]

I don't know, Salty & I have about 240 dives between us since November.

I do agree about the Bret trophy thing though. :lol:

[Grauer]

Well, I have to chime in for our team. I would say that myself and Salty Slayer have more dives since November than your whole club. Not to mention Team HeadHunter, Armando, Chris Hill & Pat Bennett.

Now, what was your question? :D


Comparing professional divers to weekend warriors
is as pointless as trying to convince everyone that Bryan isn’t a broke back diver , or that i enjoy and look forward to diving in the bay :D :D
So are the previously named divers going show and represent or are we just gonna get to listen to Bret tell us how it’s done.......... from the sidelines
:beer: :beer: :thumps:

[fizisition]

So are the previously named divers going show and represent or are we just gonna get to listen to Bret tell us how it’s done.......... from the sidelines
:beer: :beer: :thumps:


We might make a guest appearance :eek:

Plan accordingly to step up your efforts if we decide to show :D :D

[Nsearch]

Speaking of brokeback, where'd Bret run off to? :eek:

[Bottom Dweller]

We might make a guest appearance :eek:

Plan accordingly to step up your efforts if we decide to show :D :D

:eek: :eek: :eek:

[bgbill]

Bret, how many TSB guys actually dove this winter? :D :stick:

At least they keep their shooter hand warmed up by using the mouse so much :D

I would say quite a few, I am willing to bet our clubs worst diver is better than your teams best diver. ;) :stick:

Care to put a wager up as to which club will do better?

I think last time you bet against the boat I was on, you ended up having to bring some cash over to my house. :eek:

[Grauer]

If a decision to call off the tournament due to bad weather is made it will be announced here on Spearboard Friday afternoon 12pm 3/16/07 . Or you can call Aquatic Obsession 727-344-DIVE(3483) after 12pm.

If the it is canceled, the Capt meeting and tournament will be moved to the rain dates of Friday 3/23/07 and Saturday 3/24/07

[bgbill]

If a decision to call off the tournement due to bad weather is made it will be announced here on Spearboard Friday afternoon 12pm 3/16/07 . Or you can call Aquatic Obsession 727-344-DIVE(3483) after 12pm.

If the it is canceled, the capt meeting and tournement will be moved to the rain dates of Friday 3/23/07 and Saturday 3/24/07

What is the criteria for calling of the tournament?

[Grauer]

If you are diving with Brett Walley, seas over 4 inches will call the tournament for that boat. For all others, definately small craft advisory will move the tournament to the rain date. If the weather calls for conditions just under small craft advisories, we may still be forced to cancel. This depends on the speed of the front as it moves down from the North. We simply don't want to put fellow spearos off-shore and then have them caught in dangerous seas.
Bill Hardman says thanks for asking. He wrote in the Brett Walley rule. He will see ya tomorrow at FSDA.

[bgbill]

Bad Weather!


Now there is bad weather and there is BAD WEATHER.

Is it small craft advisory or if someones mangina hurts, that it gets called?

BTW Chris, I saw your signature where it says, SPUC We do it, while others just talk about it.

I think TBSC's motto should be, we talk about it, while others do it. :D

[bgbill]

If you are diving with Brett Walley, seas over 4 inches will call the tournament for that boat. For all others, definately small craft advisory will move the tournament to the rain date. If the weather calls for conditions just under small craft advisories, we may still be forced to cancel. This depends on the speed of the front as it moves down from the North. We simply don't want to put fellow spearos off-shore and then have them caught in dangerous seas.
Bill Hardman says thanks for asking. He wrote in the Brett Walley rule. He will see ya tomorrow at FSDA.

Chris,

I have no problem running my boat in "Rough" weather, I think if at all possible the tournament should go off, if it is safe.

What exactly is the Bret Walley rule?

If there is a Bret Walley Rule, I would hope it is, that we follow all rules, no matter who you are, or how much you whine. ;)

[kitefisherman]

Bret, how many TSB guys actually dove this winter? :D :stick:

Since November 10th, I've made 100 dives in South Florida, the Middlegrounds and South Carolina logging 68.5 hours underwater while shooting 191 fish and catching 277 lobsters.

[jeepshapes]

i put my money on jeep coming in last place:)

[bgbill]

Since November 10th, I've made 100 dives in South Florida, the Middlegrounds and South Carolina logging 68.5 hours underwater while shooting 191 fish and catching 277 lobsters.


That figures, a CPA would know exactly how many fish he shot and how many bugs he caught. :D

I doubt the whole TBSC has shot that many fish or caught that many bugs for the entire year. :eek:

[johnnydinx]

i put my money on jeep coming in last place:)

I DON'T THINK SO! I think I may beat you out for that spot! :D

[Bottom Dweller]

Since November 10th, I've made 100 dives in South Florida, the Middlegrounds and South Carolina logging 68.5 hours underwater while shooting 191 fish and catching 277 lobsters.

Damn John, I'm sorry I forgot about you in my original post!!! Atleast now I know where all the lobsters are!! :D

[The Collector]

No matter what the weather is, we have to go this weekend :thumps: :thumps: --- Have Bill add a COLLECTOR RULE!!!!
(Next weekend is my son's 3rd birthday party and I overheard my wife say something about taking my boat when she leaves me if I am not present at the party :eek: :eek: :eek: )

Bryan, it was such a pleasure doing business with you last time $$$ :thumps: are we going to bet again??

[fishkilla]

i thought terrible weather was the whole reason behind having this tournament this time of year? this one is suppose to weed out the little girls from the men. who's afraid of cold water and 20 knot winds? i'll dive the bay and be in the top 10%!

[bgbill]

i thought terrible weather was the whole reason behind having this tournament this time of year? this one is suppose to weed out the little girls from the men. who's afraid of cold water and 20 knot winds? i'll dive the bay and be in the top 10%!

I guess we will find out who the little girls are. ;)

[Grauer]

i thought terrible weather was the whole reason behind having this tournament this time of year? this one is suppose to weed out the little girls from the men. who's afraid of cold water and 20 knot winds? i'll dive the bay and be in the top 10%!


Capt Bateman,
I think it is awsome that your gonna join in in the festivities. :thumps: :thumps: :thumps:

despite the our willingness to head into the wind and current conquering 2-3 or 5-7 seas, waves crashing over the bow, thrashing our boats and gear and persons like true diehard spearfishing hell bent on peircing the scales of sneaky sly fish, let us not forget that promoteing safe and responsible behavior is the appropriate thing to do.

:beer: :beer: :beer: :beer:

[hogsniper]

I would say quite a few, I am willing to bet our clubs worst diver is better than your teams best diver. ;) :stick:

Care to put a wager up as to which club will do better?

I think last time you bet against the boat I was on, you ended up having to bring some cash over to my house. :eek:


Oh snap! Okay, who is TSB's worst diver and how bad is he? I think that TBSC's best diver may be better than TSB's worst. I'll take that bet. Let's start with your worst shooter, name and tournament placements last year?

[inletsurf]

Since November 10th, I've made 100 dives in South Florida, the Middlegrounds and South Carolina logging 68.5 hours underwater while shooting 191 fish and catching 277 lobsters.

Wow, how do you keep up with that?? Do you write logs and put into journals??? I can't remember how many fish or bugs I got, or how many dives I made by the 4th beer coming in. :D

[kitefisherman]

Wow, how do you keep up with that?? Do you write logs and put into journals??? I can't remember how many fish or bugs I got, or how many dives I made by the 4th beer coming in. :D

Steve: I have a Lotus 123 spreadsheet that I've used to log my spearfishing dives and catches since October 2002. I note date, location, time, depth, bottom/deco time, and gas mix. I also keep separate columns for lobster and major fish species. I probably also should add water temperature. On MG or multiday trips, I try to keep track of the fish on a piece of paper. Lotus has database functions that I can use for trend analysis, but I haven't done any yet with this database. My spreadsheet also has running totals on my number of dives and time spent underwater dating back to my first scuba dive. Since my certification in 2001, I have spent over 824 hours (over thirty four 24 hour days) underwater - almost all spearfishing and lobstering.

Before I got into spearfishing, I used to freedive every morning off my beach for lobsters in season. I maintained a similar spreadsheet for the lobsters and was able to identify trends that to this day allow me to predict major inshore movements (walks). I sometimes get false positives, but not false negatives. In other words, the lobsters don't always walk when I say they will, but they never walk the other days (I have been known to occassionally be off by a day). This has allowed me to narrow the walk days down to about 10-15 days a season. Fishhunta can attest to my accuracy as he is one of the two people that I share my predictions with. I commercial lobster dive with the other guy. I would have never learned how to do this without collecting a lot of data from diving every day and having a tabular way to analyze it.

[hogsniper]

Great system kite!

[SpearDiverTampa]

So what is the to-date fish total Kite?

[kitefisherman]

1,743 fish, 1,367 lobsters

That comes to an overall average of 1.57 fish and 1.37 lobsters per dive since I started. Approximately, three things die each time I break the surface of the water.

That's only going to go up now that I have my new Deathstick. I've pulled the trigger 21 times and have hit fish 21 times - no gutshots or haircuts. It's the best gun I've ever shot. :thumps:

[inletsurf]

That is rad!!!

[SpearDiverTampa]

Cool stats!

[jeepshapes]

shot good this weekend and you can add some glass to yur stats

[kitefisherman]

Jeep: Unfortunately, I'm leaving for Tahoe Friday morning for 8 days. Otherwise, I would be there. I think that it will be the only tournament that I will miss this year. I'll have to wait for the KWO to have an opportunity to add to my glass collection. :)

[bgbill]

Jeep: Unfortunately, I'm leaving for Tahoe Friday morning for 8 days. Otherwise, I would be there. I think that it will be the only tournament that I will miss this year. I'll have to wait for the KWO to have an opportunity to add to my glass collection. :)


I think the girls will be postponing it until the 24th anyway, so you won't be missing it.

[Bottom Dweller]

I think the girls will be postponing it until the 24th anyway, so you won't be missing it.

He is leaving Friday for 8 days. He'll probably still miss it Einstein. :D Unless he is counting his travel day (Friday) as one of the 8.

[kitefisherman]

Bret: I won't be back from California until the evening of the 24th, so I'm going to need them to go to a second rain date is I'm going to shoot it.

I know how hard these things are to plan and execute, so I don't wish that on anyone.

[Megabeast]

I maintained a similar spreadsheet for the lobsters and was able to identify trends that to this day allow me to predict major inshore movements (walks). I sometimes get false positives, but not false negatives. In other words, the lobsters don't always walk when I say they will, but they never walk the other days (I have been known to occassionally be off by a day). This has allowed me to narrow the walk days down to about 10-15 days a season. Fishhunta can attest to my accuracy as he is one of the two people that I share my predictions with. I commercial lobster dive with the other guy. I would have never learned how to do this without collecting a lot of data from diving every day and having a tabular way to analyze it.

That is totally brutal, your data is only going to get better. I'm impressed. Tight work. :thumps:

[Nsearch]

TBSC Notice – Thursday March 15, 2007 (1301 hours)

Due to the most current weather predictions for this Saturday with winds just under Small Craft Advisories and the propensity for Saturday’s winds to generate Small Craft Warnings, the Tampa Bay Spearfishing Club is moving the 2007 TBSC Winter Invitational to the Original Rain Date and implementing the Original Alternate Rain Date. The Rain Date is next weekend, March 23 and 24, 2007. The times and locations are the same. The Diver’s Check In, Late Registration & Captain’s Meeting will be on Friday March23 and the tournament diving, weigh-in and awards will be on Saturday March 24, 2007. The Alternate Rain Date is scheduled for March 30 and 31, 2007. The Alternate Rain Date is available only if the tournament cannot be held on March 23 & 24, 2007. We thank all spearfishermen for their patience in this matter. Weather is always the final hurdle in off-shore or near-shore diving. We are glad that the initial turn out and interest in this tournament is so high. We have collected just under $10, 000 of bonus prizes to give out to participants of this tournament. And we are very happy that so many divers have stepped up to participate in an event that helps to add financial support to “Diver’s Rights” and the FRA.

Dive Smart, Dive Safe,
Bill Hardman, TBSC Vice President

[Nsearch]

This needs to be bumped up......the weather is looking a hell of a lot better for this weekend :thumps:

SO, if good weather prevails who is taking home glass??