The Kwo

[normanhghntr]

7 days and counting!! word has it the prize table will be grand!! the fish big!! and the seas calm and clear!!!! see you all at the captains meeting next fri!!!!:thumps::D

[KeysKid]

Can't wait, Just filled out all the information, gotta talk to my team and I'll send it soon.

Good luck everyone.

[KEYSKILLER]

nice norm
see you there.
ps- bring a couple of forms i was slacking this year:D

[takowill]

Damn the SAT!

[Mobile Diver]

All fired up!

[KEYSKILLER]

should be a good turn out this year. i have talked to a bunch of people that are dragging their boats down for this tournament.

[normanhghntr]

there is a small front coming in wednesday, looks like its going to clear up the water and keep some of those bigger fish near shore!!!:thumps:

[Big Pig]

I have 5 different guns waiting to make the trip. Whoever wins the charity raffle will get their choice of weapons

[normanhghntr]

sweeeeet!!! choice of ken jones custom DEATHSTICKS!!!!!!

[kwfreediver1]

ahh cant wait, this is gonna be a blast!!!!

[kwchica]

I cant wait!!

[FeAr_ThE_SpEaR]

I'm ready. I'm on a boat and ready to rock and roll. I'll be out with team Key West Snipers. Slay em up boys and girls.

[Stoned Crab]

I cant wait its going to be a blast sending my forms in tomorrow

[keezdiver]

hopefully those 15-20knt winds predicted for friday don't push through the weekend.

:(

[normanhghntr]

they wont, its is and always lays down, mr glass half empty, speaking of glasses im getting a taste for a little captain!! and coke that is:thumps:

[kwfreediver1]

Who all is diving the jr division, any out-of-towners? marathon kids? looks like we convinced travass to dive with team horneyhogfish this year as our Jr....Just wondering if we were gonna have any competition this year hehehe:lol:;)

[keezdiver]

"for a little captain!! and coke that is"

don't you mean a little coke with your captain

;)

[KeysKid]

Who all is diving the jr division, any out-of-towners? marathon kids? looks like we convinced travass to dive with team horneyhogfish this year as our Jr....Just wondering if we were gonna have any competition this year hehehe:lol:;)


Don't know if me and my friends are going to do the tournament since we don't have any boat to use..

[spear-addict]

cmon im sure you can find one its gunna be a good tourny. always is.

[normanhghntr]

rent one !!!!!! yes thats coke with my captain!

[keezdiver]

still calling near 15kts for saturday....hope you all have fun.

i may not shoot, but i'll be at the weigh-in for the festivities...and to buy norman a beverage ;) i think i'm still paying off my "wife" comment from years ago
:lol:

[KeysKid]

The problem is that we have a 21ft boat that we could probably use but its most likely going to be way too windy for it. Especially since its super light.

[D The Impaler]

yea KeysKid im in the same situation as you..no boat, my partner bailed on me and with him went the boat. I was thinking about taking out the kayak but with these winds in the forcast i duno

[kwspearo121]

haha u know little gregs going out there =)

[spear-addict]

the winds gunna die just watch.

[KEYSKILLER]

sat will be rough, sun will be nice.......consulted my crystal ball.

we are still making a run both days. going to be rough but IT IS STILL BETTER THAN A GREAT DAY AT WORK:D


OVERNIGHT
VARIABLE WINDS 5 TO 10 KNOTS...EXCEPT BECOMING MOSTLY
NORTHWEST NEAR 10 KNOTS WEST OF THE MARQUESAS KEYS. SEAS BEYOND THE
REEF 2 TO 3 FEET. SEAS INSIDE THE REEF AROUND 1 FOOT OR LESS.
NEARSHORE WATERS SMOOTH TO A LIGHT CHOP. ISOLATED SHOWERS DEVELOPING.

TUESDAY
VARIABLE WINDS 5 TO 10 KNOTS...BECOMING NORTHWEST AND
INCREASING TO 15 TO 20 KNOTS LATE. ON WATERS WEST OF THE MARQUESAS
KEYS...NORTHWEST WINDS NEAR 10 KNOTS...BUT INCREASING TO 15 TO 20
KNOTS DURING THE AFTERNOON. SEAS BEYOND THE REEF 2 TO 3
FEET...BUILDING TO 3 TO 6 FEET LATE. SEAS INSIDE THE REEF AROUND 1
FOOT. BUILDING TO 2 TO 3 FEET LATE. NEARSHORE WATERS A LIGHT
CHOP...BECOMING CHOPPY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED
THUNDERSTORMS.

TUESDAY NIGHT
NORTH WINDS 15 TO 20 KNOTS. SEAS BEYOND THE REEF 4
TO 6 FEET...EXCEPT HIGHER IN THE GULF STREAM. SEAS INSIDE THE REEF 2
TO 3 FEET. NEARSHORE WATERS CHOPPY. ISOLATED SHOWERS.

WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT
NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KNOTS.
SEAS BEYOND THE REEF 4 TO 6 FEET...EXCEPT HIGHER IN THE GULF STREAM.
SEAS INSIDE THE REEF 2 TO 3 FEET. NEARSHORE WATERS CHOPPY. ISOLATED
SHOWERS.

THURSDAY
EAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KNOTS. SEAS BEYOND THE REEF 4 TO 6
FEET...EXCEPT HIGHER IN THE GULF STREAM. SEAS INSIDE THE REEF 2 TO 3
FEET. NEARSHORE WATERS CHOPPY. ISOLATED SHOWERS.

FRIDAY
EAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KNOTS. SEAS BEYOND THE REEF 4 TO 6
FEET...EXCEPT HIGHER IN THE GULF STREAM. SEAS INSIDE THE REEF 2 TO 3
FEET. NEARSHORE WATERS CHOPPY. ISOLATED SHOWERS.

SATURDAY
EAST WINDS NEAR 15 KNOTS. SEAS BEYOND THE REEF 3 TO 5
FEET...EXCEPT HIGHER IN THE GULF STREAM. SEAS INSIDE THE REEF AROUND
2 FEET. NEARSHORE WATERS A MODERATE CHOP. ISOLATED SHOWERS.

[kwfreediver1]

im runnin my 21' seafox both days...thinkin bout hittin my spots down west (like last year) on sunday.....lookin 4 them big AJ's!!!!:lol::lol::lol: I'v been waitin 4 this tourney since last year, its gonna be a blast!

[GUNNY]

Brad, I hope your right about sunday and wrong about saturday,..I'm stoked.

[normanhghntr]

well they said it was going to rain last night - didnt, and windy all day today- its dead calm- and things change so fast here well you know!!!:thumps:

[Stoned Crab]

I have my money i can eather over night it ups to you tomorrow or bring it in it took a lil to get the other guys money would it be faster still to over night it

[normanhghntr]

we will be at the marina for sign up from 2 in the afternoon on, so no problem save the express fee and just sign up fri!!! thanks buddy!!

[FeAr_ThE_SpEaR]

Just got back from the marina and from signing up. I'll see everyone on Friday. I sure hope it is gorgeous like today for the tourney!

[KeysKid]

I think I have a boat to go on now!!! I'm so excited.

[KEYSKILLER]

lookin beter

OVERNIGHT
NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 KNOTS...EXCEPT NEAR 15
KNOTS AND GUSTY NORTHEAST OF TENNESSEE REEF LIGHT. SEAS BEYOND THE
REEF 2 TO 4 FEET. SEAS INSIDE THE REEF 1 TO 2 FEET. NEARSHORE WATERS
A MODERATE CHOP. ISOLATED SHOWERS.

WEDNESDAY
NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 KNOTS...BECOMING NORTHEAST AND
INCREASING TO 15 TO 20 KNOTS. SEAS BEYOND THE REEF 2 TO 4 FEET...
BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 FEET. SEAS HIGHER IN THE GULF STREAM. SEAS INSIDE
THE REEF 1 TO 2 FEET...BUILDING TO 2 TO 3 FEET. NEARSHORE WATERS A
LIGHT TO MODERATE CHOP...BECOMING CHOPPY. ISOLATED SHOWERS.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
NORTHEAST TO EAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KNOTS. SEAS
BEYOND THE REEF 4 TO 6 FEET...EXCEPT HIGHER IN THE GULF STREAM. SEAS
INSIDE THE REEF 2 TO 3 FEET. NEARSHORE WATERS CHOPPY. ISOLATED
SHOWERS.

THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
EAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KNOTS. SEAS BEYOND
THE REEF 4 TO 6 FEET...EXCEPT HIGHER IN THE GULF STREAM. SEAS INSIDE
THE REEF 2 TO 3 FEET. NEARSHORE WATERS CHOPPY. ISOLATED SHOWERS.

SATURDAY
EAST TO SOUTHEAST WINDS NEAR 15 KNOTS. SEAS BEYOND THE
REEF 3 TO 5 FEET. SEAS INSIDE THE REEF AROUND 2 FEET. NEARSHORE
WATERS A MODERATE CHOP. ISOLATED SHOWERS.

SUNDAY
EAST TO SOUTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 15 KNOTS. SEAS BEYOND THE
REEF 2 TO 4 FEET. SEAS INSIDE THE REEF 1 TO 2 FEET. NEARSHORE WATERS
A LIGHT TO MODERATE CHOP. ISOLATED SHOWERS.

[Slider136]

Keys Killer

We are going out. no doubt.
are you?

[KEYSKILLER]

yup

[Slider136]

be there in the morning at incoming tide. off the front of Key West. No tanks. they are for You know. starts with a P

[spear-addict]

true that slider!

[KEYSKILLER]

to each his own

[spear-addict]

damn that is some serious gear....

[GUNNY]

:rolleyes: yep that is for you know P

[normanhghntr]

now boys lets not start this again!!:sleep: nice pics brad how deep was that dive?
oh by the way, the front is moving through quicker than expected!! it will lay down!!!!

[Powerhead]

Boy all this talk of high wind might keep me from diving this weekend.:rolleyes::rolleyes:

Go ahead and stay on land if you think it's going to be too windy.

That will just make it easier for me to win one of those new Riffe Euro's and maybe the Championship spot!!

All I know is the water is CRYSTAL CLEAR and the BIG FISH are in.

So, if you pass. Don't be cryin' next week because the weather laid down and you missed out.

Rick

[kwchica]

I was out yesterday when it was supposed to be bad, it was 50ft vis top to bottom at the reef and i shot a 20lb black in about 35ft.Then we got chased out by 2 really aggressive reefies. We went to a few patch reefs shallower and shot 2 hogs, 2 nice 17in and 21in greys, and Angel shot a cuda. Not bad for only 1.5hr I am getting excited for this weekend!

[KEYSKILLER]

now boys lets not start this again!!:sleep: nice pics brad how deep was that dive?
oh by the way, the front is moving through quicker than expected!! it will lay down!!!!

you do not want to know:D

[Stoned Crab]

i am ready to go i just picked up my new F250 today so i could tow my boat down there it should be fun

[Powerhead]

i am ready to go i just picked up my new F250 today so i could tow my boat down there it should be fun


You sound like emo with that comment.

Good luck this weekend.

[Slider136]

I just received an email from a business acquaintance regarding LIVE coverage of parts of the tournament. Here is part of his email.
==================================================
Hello Dan.
I don't spearfish. I don't fish. I don't even eat fish. You talked me into it. I am here in Key West for the tournament! I brought my tanks and everything just in case I have time to dive.

We will be doing LIVE broadcasting of parts of the Key West Open. We plan on broadcasting the captains meeting at 8pm Friday, the happy hour on Saturday at 5:00 pm and the finals on Sunday at 5:00 pm. We would be happy to do more live broadcasting if we find suitable venues and content. Please send to me any suggestions for other possible subjects.

We just visited Hurricane Hole Marina and Hurricane Joe's restaurant. We selected the area to set up our camera and table later this week. We would love everyone to stop by. Videos and live broadcasting will be at www.CatchingFish.tv (http://www.catchingfish.tv) There are a few photos from my reconassiance already on the site photos.catchingfish.tv (http://photos.catchingfish.tv)

If you or any of the sponsors or participants have photos you would like to submit send them to CatchingFish@helloworld.com . We would also be very happy to post any video that anyone would like to lend us. This is not utube, you will NOT lose your copyrights when you lend your videos to us. (Got really good video? We can post it pay-per-view and pay you!)

We would also welcome anyone in the area to invite us to shoot a little video of them and or their business. Stop by our table at Hurricane Hole and tell us your stories.

I will try to find you in Key West later today.

Alan

================================================== =====

With his permission, I am posting his email address alandewey@vmdirect.com

[KEYSKILLER]

[QUOTE=Slider136;699156] We can post it pay-per-view and pay you!)

sounds good get your ass to the boat at 0330:D

[Powerhead]

3:30 in the morning?

Damn you guys are really going after it.

I think I'm getting out about 10:30 on Saturday and 10:00 on Sunday.

[keezdiver]

any one know if the raffles for prizes are only for registered shooters?

i'm not sure i want to deal with the weather (will know at the meeting friday i guess).

but i plan to hit the weigh-in and partake in the beverages and sight-seeing.


anyone know if D4B is bringing the Funnel?? :cool:

[KEYSKILLER]

The Approximate Shoreward Edge Of The Gulf Stream Current...as Of
April 30th...

36 Nm South Of Dry Tortugas Light...on Loggerhead Key.
16 Nm South Of Cosgrove Shoal Light...off The Marquesas Keys.
11 Nm South Of Sand Key Light...off Key West.
20 Nm South Of Looe Key Light...off Big Pine Key.
18 Nm South Of Sombrero Key Light...off Marathon.
11 Nm Southeast Of Alligator Reef Light...off Islamorada.
12 Nm Southeast Of Molasses Reef Light...off Key Largo.
9 Nm East Of Carysfort Reef Light...off Ocean Reef.

[normanhghntr]

the raffles are for everyone, first prize is a date with jess while jeff is to busy spearfishing!!:D

[Powerhead]

Here's a link with graphics for the gulfstream.

http://www.srh.weather.gov/key/IMAGES/gulfstream.png

[keezdiver]

"the raffles are for everyone, first prize is a date with jess while jeff is to busy spearfishing"

I LOVE IT...take some pressure off!!!

make sure you can afford a big steak....she ain't no vegitarian!!!
:thumps:


oh yeah...jess won't be at the weigh-in...she's out of town...sorry norm

[bubba]

I, I , I, don't know. I think we should cancel this for another weekend. It really looks like the weather is not going to cooperate.:eek:
I think everyone should stay home......:eek:


Happy May Day. Looking forward to the weekend. thanks for the updates. Today the weather looked really shxxxxty, but the weekend is shaping up real nice. Grouper are still spawning and the Muttons are starting to get their groove on. Any tide reports for Rebecca and Beyond?

[KwHogKilla]

i cant wait =-D

[FeAr_ThE_SpEaR]

This weather right now and wind is killing me... i hope it shapes up!

[KEYSKILLER]

gusting to 29kts as of 1:53am 05/01/2008:whip:

couple of changes in the weather for the weekend

**Norm want to scrap sat and do sun and mon**:rolleyes:

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT

TONIGHT
NORTHEAST TO EAST WINDS NEAR 20 KNOTS AND GUSTY.--solid 20 now
SEAS BEYOND THE REEF 4 TO 6 FEET...EXCEPT HIGHER IN THE GULF STREAM.
SEAS INSIDE THE REEF AROUND 2 FEET. NEARSHORE WATERS CHOPPY.
ISOLATED SHOWERS.

THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT
EAST WINDS NEAR 20 KNOTS.--solid 20 now
SEAS BEYOND THE REEF 4 TO 7 FEET...EXCEPT HIGHER IN THE GULF STREAM.
SEAS INSIDE THE REEF 2 TO 3 FEET. NEARSHORE WATERS ROUGH.
ISOLATED SHOWERS.

FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT
EAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KNOTS.
SEAS BEYOND THE REEF 4 TO 6 FEET...EXCEPT HIGHER IN THE GULF STREAM.
SEAS INSIDE THE REEF AROUND 2 FEET. NEARSHORE WATERS CHOPPY.
ISOLATED SHOWERS.

SATURDAY
EAST WINDS NEAR 15 KNOTS--no more 20knots in the picture
SEAS BEYOND THE REEF 3 TO 5 FEET...EXCEPT HIGHER IN THE GULF STREAM.
SEAS INSIDE THE REEF AROUND 2 FEET. NEARSHORE WATERS A MODERATE CHOP.
ISOLATED SHOWERS.

SUNDAY
EAST TO SOUTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 15 KNOTS.
SEAS BEYOND THE REEF 2 TO 4 FEET. SEAS INSIDE THE REEF 1 TO 2 FEET.
NEARSHORE WATERS A LIGHT TO MODERATE CHOP. ISOLATED SHOWERS.

MONDAY
SOUTH WINDS NEAR 10 KNOTS.
SEAS BEYOND THE REEF 2 TO 3 FEET. SEAS INSIDE THE REEF 1 FOOT.
NEARSHORE WATERS A LIGHT CHOP. ISOLATED SHOWERS.

[GUNNY]

Brad is this doable? Up here that would be asking for an ass whipping!! Trav and I are set to roll. Either way....G

[keezdiver]

east and SE can really kick up the ocean, although it can also bring in the clear water.

realize that the reef is only 5 miles offshore. so its not a far run in rough seas. its the at-anchor time that usually kills ya.

i've been out in 15kts in my 20ft aquasport...solid 3-4ft seas with the 5ft sneaker in there.

it isn't fun...but its diveable.

[normanhghntr]

im tellin you all it will lay down!! sorry the days are the days, and anyway we had 30 hardcore spearfisherman go out in tropical storm, ahhh i cant remember but hey ricky you remember the captains meeting at the topgun freedive championships? here was the forcast

pouring rain up to 3 inches winds from the southwest gusting 30 to 35 with the ocasional 40 for good measure seas 4 foot inside the reef and 6 to 8 outside and 10 to 12 in the straights!!! now that was bad

there were reports of up to 60 ft of vis yesterday, and there are tons of spots closer to shore for at least sat if thats the way it goes but up to 15 is not so bad, i still think because they are calling for isolated showers, means it will lay down, now im not a meteorologist, but i did sleep at a holiday in express last night!!:D

[Slider136]

Had 2 of our team came in last night and were on the water this morning at 7. It may not be perfect for a couple of days but it has been a lot worse.
Get ready to have fun and get wet!
I just checked the seas in my cooler, flat and calm 12" vis, with a fleet of 24 cans floating along with many iceburgs. I will rescue them later today with help from my friends!
Don't forget to sent pictures and video's to catchingfish@helloworld.com

Dan

[FeAr_ThE_SpEaR]

the show must go on.

[Powerhead]

I remember this one time at band camp when..........

Dive on brothers!

[normanhghntr]

you went to band camp.... hahahehehaha:lol:

[normanhghntr]

as long as the seas dont look like this well be fine!!

[Bottomcrawler]

My recommendation is to STAY at HOME. The lineup on ESPN really looks sporty for Sat and Sun. Plus that horse race in Kentucky......how could you miss that? Just relax on the couch, drink beer, play with the kids and then take the family to the weigh-ins. That's where all the fun is! Why go out in questionable seas??? Plus, I heard there are sharks out there! Brad, you may want to re-think this with Gunny.
As for the rest of us, we'll try to make the weigh-in worth your time to change out of those pajamas!
:rofl:

[KEYSKILLER]

mike:
i will see you on the objective:D
b
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT

[KeysKid]

Ugh, Not doing the tournament again since no boat. Other boat kid couldn't do it because his dad couldn't go with him.

[sharpshooter]

Looks like it's going to kick up a bit down your way. Good luck to everyone and be safe. No fish is worth your life!!!

[keezdiver]

GOOD LUCK BOYS...i'll be at home relaxing


TONIGHT
EAST WINDS INCREASING TO 20 TO 25 KNOTS.
SEAS BEYOND THE REEF 5 TO 8 FEET...EXCEPT HIGHER IN THE GULF STREAM.
SEAS INSIDE THE REEF 2 TO 4 FEET. NEARSHORE WATERS ROUGH.

FRIDAY
EAST WINDS DECREASING TO NEAR 20 KNOTS AND GUSTY.
SEAS BEYOND THE REEF 5 TO 8 FEET...EXCEPT HIGHER IN THE GULF STREAM.
SEAS INSIDE THE REEF 2 TO 3 FEET. NEARSHORE WATERS ROUGH.

FRIDAY NIGHT
EAST WINDS NEAR 20 KNOTS AND GUSTY.
SEAS BEYOND THE REEF 5 TO 8 FEET...EXCEPT HIGHER IN THE GULF STREAM.
SEAS INSIDE THE REEF 2 TO 3 FEET. NEARSHORE WATERS ROUGH.
ISOLATED SHOWERS.

SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT
EAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KNOTS.
SEAS BEYOND THE REEF 4 TO 6 FEET...EXCEPT HIGHER IN THE GULF STREAM.
SEAS INSIDE THE REEF 2 TO 3 FEET. NEARSHORE WATERS CHOPPY.
ISOLATED SHOWERS.

SUNDAY
EAST TO SOUTHEAST WINDS NEAR 15 KNOTS.
SEAS BEYOND THE REEF 3 TO 5 FEET. SEAS INSIDE THE REEF 2 FEET.
NEARSHORE WATERS A MODERATE CHOP. ISOLATED SHOWERS.



norman....what was that you were saying about it laying down?? ;)

[bubba]

SWEET! Hope alot of people wimp out!

[keezdiver]

those kinds of conditions.....a 20ft boat...and possibly diving alone....


i just don't have that kind of money to throw around for registration fees, gas, misc stuff....just to get my ass beat shooting fish that wouldn't place in the top 10.

but i'll come down for the weigh-in festivities and order a few more beers :thumps:

[KEYSKILLER]

GOOD LUCK BOYS...i'll be at home relaxing


TONIGHT
EAST WINDS INCREASING TO 20 TO 25 KNOTS.
SEAS BEYOND THE REEF 5 TO 8 FEET...EXCEPT HIGHER IN THE GULF STREAM.
SEAS INSIDE THE REEF 2 TO 4 FEET. NEARSHORE WATERS ROUGH.

FRIDAY
EAST WINDS DECREASING TO NEAR 20 KNOTS AND GUSTY.
SEAS BEYOND THE REEF 5 TO 8 FEET...EXCEPT HIGHER IN THE GULF STREAM.
SEAS INSIDE THE REEF 2 TO 3 FEET. NEARSHORE WATERS ROUGH.

FRIDAY NIGHT
EAST WINDS NEAR 20 KNOTS AND GUSTY.
SEAS BEYOND THE REEF 5 TO 8 FEET...EXCEPT HIGHER IN THE GULF STREAM.
SEAS INSIDE THE REEF 2 TO 3 FEET. NEARSHORE WATERS ROUGH.
ISOLATED SHOWERS.

SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT
EAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KNOTS.
SEAS BEYOND THE REEF 4 TO 6 FEET...EXCEPT HIGHER IN THE GULF STREAM.
SEAS INSIDE THE REEF 2 TO 3 FEET. NEARSHORE WATERS CHOPPY.
ISOLATED SHOWERS.

SUNDAY
EAST TO SOUTHEAST WINDS NEAR 15 KNOTS.
SEAS BEYOND THE REEF 3 TO 5 FEET. SEAS INSIDE THE REEF 2 FEET.
NEARSHORE WATERS A MODERATE CHOP. ISOLATED SHOWERS.



norman....what was that you were saying about it laying down?? ;)

not pussing out but.......
shit man this is going to be rough as hell

[Slider136]

Was a rough day for the divers. Was more like 4 to 10' plus.

But they brought back a nice cooler of fish.

See you at the Capt. meeting Friday.

Slider

[Slider136]

Will post a few pictures on photos.catchingfish.tv (http://photos.catchingfish.tv)

[KeysKid]

Pretty glad that we don't have a boat to go on I'm so sick..

And I know I would try and go out anyway.


Good luck everyone and STAY SAFE!

[normanhghntr]

this morning the winds were down, but the seas still bumpy, even if its rough, stay closer to shore, save some gas, fish the backside, and the field becomes a little more even.

sat the winds are to drop east to 15 is the forcast!! and sunday 10 to15

see you all tonight!!

[keezdiver]

not sure what forcast you're lookin at norman...

SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT
EAST TO SOUTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KNOTS.
SEAS BEYOND THE REEF 4 TO 7 FEET. SEAS INSIDE THE REEF 2 TO 3 FEET.
NEARSHORE WATERS CHOPPY. ISOLATED SHOWERS.

SUNDAY
EAST TO SOUTHEAST WINDS NEAR 15 KNOTS. SEAS BEYOND THE
REEF 4 TO 6 FEET. SEAS INSIDE THE REEF AROUND 2 FEET. NEARSHORE
WATERS A MODERATE CHOP. ISOLATED SHOWERS.




got the final deciding factor on whether to do it or not. got a friend coming to town for the day, gonna take her little girl up to swim with the dolphins and hang out and drink some beers at the pool. maybe take a joy-ride on the boat.

gonna save my money and gas for the 10kt forcast on monday and tuesday...maybe take a day off work.

but i WILL be at the weigh-in

[normanhghntr]

see you there jeff!!

[Mobile Diver]

Short of a hurricane, team Mobile Diver will go for it!

[normanhghntr]

nice steve cant wait to see you!

[Powerhead]

Short of a hurricane, team Mobile Diver will go for it!

As will the VooDux Lady!

[fishkilla]

team "off the deck" is headed out to the clear water. we just got out of the airplane and found out where there was good vis. good luck everyone!

[Slider136]

It's 35 minutes until the captains meeting here at the Hurricane Hole.
Great weather ! (for diners anyway). Lots and lots of great trophies and spearguns for the winners. 50 entries already.

I need another beer ! Come on down to the meeting and say hello.

That nutcase Alan is going to broadcast the captain's meeting live ....
live.catchingfish.tv (http://live.catchingfish.tv)

[Slider136]

Kind of a OK day. Winds will be better in the morning. I hope all the other divers had a safe and fun day. The divers got a few fish today. how did you do?

Slider

[KeysKid]

So how did everyone do today?

[D The Impaler]

reports?? I'll be there tomorrow to check out the weigh ins..good luck on the final day

[KeysKid]

so howd everyone do?

[FeAr_ThE_SpEaR]

I got third in the Sport Fish division with a huge dolphin!!!!! Won a 8 foot pole spear and a bean bag chair!!!! wooohooO! haha 3.5 pound dolphin!!!!! WOOOO

[SpearMax]

I have been back at my base in Marathon for a few hours and re-sized a few of the many images from this year's KWO that I shot today. What a great tournament Norm puts on! Good job! I was able to get first place amberjack which is only the second fish I have shot with my Kudana Bad Ass Double. She weighed 69 pounds which is my personal best AJ. There were some great fish weighed in and I am sure Norm will post up some ranking results soon.

[SpearMax]

More fun in Key West!

[SpearMax]

The last shots for tonight. It was great meeting alot of Spearboard members there for the first time and putting screen names with faces. I finally was able to personally meet Johnny Longblades' sister Lindsey. After so many calls and PM's I felt like I knew her well even if through the internet and telephone lines, but there is nothing like finally meeting someone like her face to face. She is a super strong young lady. I hope everyone can make it to the Johnny Longblades Memorial tournament in September. That great event and excellent cause will bring us all back to Key West again this year!

[Slider136]

Great Tournament. Great pictures. Our video will be on our site in the morning.

SBO is looking good.

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[StabbinBoy]

Great tournament. :thumps: Went out with Steve/MobileDiver and hit some decent fish, decent at least for an east coaster who's way outta his league. Some serious fire power showed up at the weigh in, and we saw some incredible coolers full of blacks, muttons & hogs. We don't see fish like that every day in Palm Beach so I did my best not to gawk, but DAMN those coolers were pretty!

Even though they couldn't come close to the prize table, I was glad to get a personal best mutton (12lb) and a personal best black grouper (25lb)

:lol: There's always next year :D

[KeysKid]

Good job everyone

[keezdiver]

off the top of my head the top fish were

69lb AJ shot by tony

biggest black was 68lbs, i think the winning snapper was a 15.1 mutton, and the biggest hog was 10.1 or something. don't recall exactly, but the winning sport fish was a monster 53 (i think) pound cobia!!!

was nice to see some folks again, makes me sad i'll miss the SBO this year.

but life goes on

[normanhghntr]

wow what a great tournament!!~!! huge fish great fun lots of new and old faces, ill post the pics and complete list of winners when i get home this evening!!

i owe one more prize to the largest fish freediving , it slipped through the cracks, but it goes to jose with that monster cobia!!! and ill ship it to you!

and by the way,, i told you it would lay down!! 80 ft vis out west!!:thumps:

[Bottomcrawler]

Norman,
Thanks for once again hosting a premier event. Best of Luck at the "Rooftop", Key West's Best Restaurant!! Look forward to seeing you and everyone else at the 1st JLB Open in September.
Great job everyone.

[SpearMax]

off the top of my head the top fish were

69lb AJ shot by tony

biggest black was 68lbs, i think the winning snapper was a 15.1 mutton, and the biggest hog was 10.1 or something. don't recall exactly, but the winning sport fish was a monster 53 (i think) pound cobia!!!

was nice to see some folks again, makes me sad i'll miss the SBO this year.

but life goes on

Yes Jeff, my memory fades too. So quickly! :eek:

I am still in Marathon working on my trailer and posting from my notebook computer.

My recollection (as verified by these photos) is that Damian Waldner with the huge black grouper was the overall grand champion.

Congratulations to Damian! :notworthy

[njspearo]

wowww that black is a friggin slob of a fish!!

[kwfreediver1]

Dove the KWO with spear addict, KWhogkilla,Travass, and my buddy John, no winning fish for me but on my boat we had Travass clean up in the jr division with 1st in both snapper and grouper, the kid is a freakin fish magnent! he'll post the pics of his fish but heres a couple of my pics of mine for now, we sure had a blast!(me with a 25#, spearaddict with a 16#)

[FeAr_ThE_SpEaR]

Represent that 3rd Place with my HUGE 3 and a half pound Dolphin!!!! Winning me 3rd place in the sportfish division! Goes to show that you should ALWAYS weigh in fish!!!

[Red Tide]

Congratulations to all the winners... The fish seem to be getting bigger every year. So much for the scientist and all their research. Red Tide Team #1 will be back next year and comming at you with a vengenance.(provided nobody is getting married again):beer::beer:

[Mobile Diver]

Thanks for the good words, Todd! You guys were a great crew & I can't wait til next year!

Great tourney again, Norman!

[normanhghntr]

sweet!! the fish down here are big and bad, !! check out the winners are section for some more pics look at that dog snapper!!!! 10.1 pounds~!!