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Miami and The Florida Keys
07-04-2018, 02:38 PM
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Current Vis Islamorada 73MM - Key Largo 106MM
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Re: Current Vis Islamorada 73MM - Key Largo 106MM
Been flat on the surface with big tides on the full moon. Vis has been ranging from 40ft and hazy on the low tide to 80+ on the high/incoming tide. Good top to bottom vis too out to 60 feet. This...
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Miami and The Florida Keys
07-04-2018, 02:32 PM
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The edge
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captain.ed
Re: The edge
We do it from time to time. In Islamorada the reef drops from 50-60 down to 75-105 depending on where you are. Tons of fish roam that ledge. You can chum bottom fish up, you can run a flasher rig,...
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All About Guns
06-27-2018, 07:53 AM
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Source of Bulk Colored Rubber
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Re: Source of Bulk Colored Rubber
It is possible to order 50ft at a time but not only black and Amber. They require 1000ft order for color runs.
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All About Pole Spears & Slings
06-27-2018, 07:44 AM
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Evolve or Gatku
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captain.ed
Re: Evolve or Gatku
I've got the 8'er from Gat-ku and really like it. It tracks well and penetrates even better. I use the cable sliptip on the business end. Make sure you get the G string...I load it at the surface...
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All About Guns
05-06-2018, 06:40 PM
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Small id bands dyneema knots popping out
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Re: Small id bands dyneema knots popping out
I use water as a lubricant. Dip the wishbone knot in the water, dip the rubber in the water and jam it in. Alcohol and soap both dry out rubber and cause premature degradation. Silicon never dries...
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Miami and The Florida Keys
02-21-2018, 08:21 AM
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Cubera hunting
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Re: Cubera hunting
I usually see them in +50 feet down here but I've seen some huge ones on wrecks over 180 feet. They seem to be pretty solitary animals. I say that because I seldom see more than 1 on a wreck or...
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Miami and The Florida Keys
02-07-2018, 07:27 AM
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Great white shark named George stalks Everglade waters
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Re: Great white shark named George stalks Everglade waters
Murky vis coupled with abundant fish supply...no brainer. Manatees and alligators are all over the shoreline and tributaries.
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All About Guns
12-27-2017, 09:57 AM
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Andre AR handle base needed
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Andre AR handle base needed
Hey everyone,
A customer requested I use the Andre AR base on a pair of guns for him and his son. I've already delivered one but can't get a hold of another handle frame. The US distributor (Blue...
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Miami and The Florida Keys
12-08-2017, 07:00 AM
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Spearing Lionfish in the Keys?
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Re: Spearing Lionfish in the Keys?
You are correct about the word harvest. REEF and FKMS can give you a course on harvesting lionfish inside the SPAS and other no - take zones. You can ONLY use nets and slurp guns in areas where...
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Florida East Coast Spearfishing
12-08-2017, 06:49 AM
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Sharkbanz
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captain.ed
Re: Sharkbanz
Sharkshield just lowered it's prices. The units are now $499usd. They work and I wear one when I spear. I also carry them in my shop. Message me if anyone wants one.
Ed M.
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All About Guns
11-06-2017, 06:08 AM
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Gun build questions
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Re: Gun build questions
Good luck on your build Wyatt. I know that the Neptonics reverse mech will fit a 9/32 and 5/16 shaft. If you are building an enclosed track you can bore the track 3/8 inch deep and it will line up...
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Miami and The Florida Keys
10-30-2017, 04:28 AM
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If you can help this dive operation in the Keys, please do
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Re: If you can help this dive operation in the Keys, please do
Sorry I didn't see this sooner...Gary was running off generator up until about Oct 20th. Yes, Power was restored to the area but the marina suffered catastrophic damage to its power distribution...
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Miami and The Florida Keys
10-30-2017, 04:14 AM
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Florida Keys Optimistic About Hurricane Recovery, Set to Reopen October 1st
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Re: Florida Keys Optimistic About Hurricane Recovery, Set to Reopen October 1st
If you are pondering coming down to the Keys or going elsewhere I'd like to suggest the Keys. I've got a small shop specializing in spearfishing gear and we need customers to survive. Yes, things...
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Miami and The Florida Keys
10-30-2017, 03:47 AM
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Spearing Lionfish in the Keys?
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Re: Spearing Lionfish in the Keys?
We participate in all of the local lionfish derby and I'm a very active member of REEF and the dive community. The Park doesn't give out permits to spear lionfish, neither does the FK Marine...
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All About Guns
10-22-2017, 05:32 AM
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Tackyness of epoxy (phils)
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Re: Tackyness of epoxy (phils)
The catalytic process usually runs its course w/in 48 hours (cure). Ive never used Phils epoxy but my guess would be that th lower temp retarded the catalysation process to the point where it just...
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Miami and The Florida Keys
10-22-2017, 05:23 AM
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Spearing Lionfish in the Keys?
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captain.ed
Re: Spearing Lionfish in the Keys?
There are basically three zones in regards to spearfishing in the keys (including lionfish)...no spearing w/in 6 miles of shore north of Rodriguez Key, no spearing w/in three miles from Rodriguez Key...
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Miami and The Florida Keys
10-22-2017, 05:15 AM
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Question On Lookdowns
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Re: Question On Lookdowns
I've never eaten them but if anyone wants to give away sheepshead, I'll take them. They are big boned and a little more difficult to filet but they taste great.
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Miami and The Florida Keys
10-22-2017, 05:10 AM
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Marathon Grouper
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Re: Marathon Grouper
Like KWYOUNGSPEAR said, depends on the time of year. You also have to remember that any big grouper that hangs out on the shallow reef are taken as soon as the season opens or they get really good...
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All About Pole Spears & Slings
08-22-2017, 05:24 AM
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DIY - Pole Spear made from Walking Sticks
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Re: DIY - Pole Spear made from Walking Sticks
Awesome! I just started playing around w pole spear design and what you made is pretty close to what I was thinking about. Great tip on using the putty to keep the epoxy from flowing out. I've...
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All About Guns
08-13-2017, 05:04 PM
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how heavy is too heavy?
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Re: how heavy is too heavy?
I don`t know how to measure 5% negative and i doubt your customer does either which means you are screwed (because it may be subjective). He may mean that he wants the gun to sink slowly and evenly,...
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Miami and The Florida Keys
08-13-2017, 04:48 PM
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Need Help with Best Boat Ramp to Use in Key Largo
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Re: Need Help with Best Boat Ramp to Use in Key Largo
You can use the ramp at Harry Harris Park...its a public ramp and closer than Pennekamp. Don't know what they charge.
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07-13-2017, 06:54 PM
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Teak
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3,350
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captain.ed
Re: Teak
Where r u? There are several places in Florida.
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Miami and The Florida Keys
07-12-2017, 08:34 AM
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General question - depths lower keys
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captain.ed
Re: General question - depths lower keys
As the water heats up the grouper tend to move deeper and deeper. If you are freediving you will find them on the outer reef...40-90 feet. If you are going scuba then I would suggest looking in 70...
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Miami and The Florida Keys
06-20-2017, 06:05 AM
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Sticky:
Current Vis Islamorada 73MM - Key Largo 106MM
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158,824
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captain.ed
Re: Current Vis Islamorada 73MM - Key Largo 106MM
Was out again this weekend and had 60 to 80 foot vis near the Fingers in 50-60ft of water. We now have a S-SW wind that is over 20 kts and gusting to 30 kts (depending on the storm cells) so the vis...
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All About Guns
06-08-2017, 05:08 PM
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Mako predator pro 70cm needs more power!
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7,799
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captain.ed
Re: Mako predator pro 70cm needs more power!
Because it is short I would look for a thinner diameter shaft, 250lb mono shooting line, and the 14.5 mm bands you mentioned. I don't know where the mech is placed, where the tabs sit, or what the...
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