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Itchy Trigger · 03-09-2010, 05:17 AM

I hadn't been diving in about a month and was itching to go. NOAA was calling for 6-8 with small craft warning but my gut said differently. The inlet was nasty but we made it out. First drop in 85ft hit the bottom before I saw it.

head back to boat and we went east to the deep ledge. Drop in again and fuzzy water down to 90ft maybe 15ft viz. I deceided to just let the ripping current carry me and see if something would check me out. Water was SOOO cold it hurt. Just as I was thinking it was too cold a head appeared in front of me... COBIA!!! I lined up as he turned away I shot. As soon as I pulled the trigger I saw what the cobe was travelling with... BULL SHARKS! 1,2,3,4,5 they came buzzing in really close

i was smart before I went in the water i connected my gun to the ball line just in case. As the cobia tried to pull me into deeper water I let go of my gun and strated up. A 10-12ft hammerhead comes in to see what's going on. I let the fish stay below me until Capt. Ringo could get me in the boat. Saw 15 turtles including some leatherbacks. Also caught some small kings on the way in. Not bad for a one dive day!

Jonah · 03-09-2010, 05:50 AM

WTG You are hardy souls. I'm sitting out till April. Glad the sharks didn't mess with you. I love the line "hit bottom before I saw it."

AristaKat · 03-09-2010, 07:20 AM

sure seems sharky over there,,,, low vis , Me , and sharks don't mix well

nice cobia though sounds like you deserve him

Johnoly · 03-09-2010, 07:27 AM

Congrats on keeping the big cobe and thanks for posting the conditions!

*PropMan* · 03-09-2010, 08:55 AM

Congrats ,you have way more balls than me , I had the same conditions on 2 dives ,I was all sharked up and never pulled the trigger,.(bulls ,hamerheads )
I had 30 to 40 lb kings circling me ,they knew their grey suits friends were near by.I heard reports from other ballzy divers that had the same conditions ,
they also threw in the towel.You need to start wearing a large S on your chest,
congrats again.

Itchy Trigger · 03-09-2010, 08:16 PM

thanks harald... i have seen these crazy guys do this stuff on youtube! wink wink But trust me kids don't try this at home. If you do at least bring a buddy!

clearnhouse · 03-09-2010, 10:20 PM

whats with the gloves.. do you have allergies to slime? lol nice fish

PrincessSlaya! · 03-11-2010, 12:26 PM

Nice... Way to go!

float 'n stalk · 03-11-2010, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clearnhouse

whats with the gloves.. do you have allergies to slime? lol nice fish

I have a buddy who always wears latex gloves when cleaning fish as well. We always give him sh!t about it. hahaa


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03-09-2010, 05:17 AM	#1
Itchy Trigger Slagin' Steel Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 514	Jupiter Dirty Water Diving (pics) I hadn't been diving in about a month and was itching to go. NOAA was calling for 6-8 with small craft warning but my gut said differently. The inlet was nasty but we made it out. First drop in 85ft hit the bottom before I saw it. head back to boat and we went east to the deep ledge. Drop in again and fuzzy water down to 90ft maybe 15ft viz. I deceided to just let the ripping current carry me and see if something would check me out. Water was SOOO cold it hurt. Just as I was thinking it was too cold a head appeared in front of me... COBIA!!! I lined up as he turned away I shot. As soon as I pulled the trigger I saw what the cobe was travelling with... BULL SHARKS! 1,2,3,4,5 they came buzzing in really close i was smart before I went in the water i connected my gun to the ball line just in case. As the cobia tried to pull me into deeper water I let go of my gun and strated up. A 10-12ft hammerhead comes in to see what's going on. I let the fish stay below me until Capt. Ringo could get me in the boat. Saw 15 turtles including some leatherbacks. Also caught some small kings on the way in. Not bad for a one dive day! Attached Thumbnails Last edited by jfjf; 03-10-2010 at 07:52 AM.

03-09-2010, 05:50 AM	#2
Jonah Spear, Filet, Saute´ Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 143	Re: Jupiter Dirty Water Diving (pics) WTG You are hardy souls. I'm sitting out till April. Glad the sharks didn't mess with you. I love the line "hit bottom before I saw it."

03-09-2010, 07:20 AM	#3
AristaKat AristaKat Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NorthPort,Fla Posts: 495	Re: Jupiter Dirty Water Diving (pics) sure seems sharky over there,,,, low vis , Me , and sharks don't mix well nice cobia though sounds like you deserve him __________________ watch how to find megalodon http://www.vimeo.com/4889608 Aristakat02@yahoo.com http://aristakatcharters.yolasite.com/ Aristakat Charters[/url] Aristakat Calendar

03-09-2010, 07:27 AM	#4
Johnoly Big Time Bug Hunter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Orlando Posts: 2,748	Re: Jupiter Dirty Water Diving (pics) Congrats on keeping the big cobe and thanks for posting the conditions! __________________ 1st shot is the only shot!

03-09-2010, 08:55 AM	#5
PropMan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Juno Bch FL Age: 55 Posts: 1,891	Re: Jupiter Dirty Water Diving (pics) Congrats ,you have way more balls than me , I had the same conditions on 2 dives ,I was all sharked up and never pulled the trigger,.(bulls ,hamerheads ) I had 30 to 40 lb kings circling me ,they knew their grey suits friends were near by.I heard reports from other ballzy divers that had the same conditions , they also threw in the towel.You need to start wearing a large S on your chest, congrats again.

03-09-2010, 08:16 PM	#6
Itchy Trigger Slagin' Steel Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 514	Re: Jupiter Dirty Water Diving (pics) thanks harald... i have seen these crazy guys do this stuff on youtube! wink wink But trust me kids don't try this at home. If you do at least bring a buddy!

03-09-2010, 10:20 PM	#7
clearnhouse Jonny 12 things at 1 time Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ponce Inlet Posts: 492	Re: Jupiter Dirty Water Diving (pics) whats with the gloves.. do you have allergies to slime? lol nice fish __________________ 110% all day

03-11-2010, 12:26 PM	#8
PrincessSlaya! Just Simply Laura Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lk Worth Age: 46 Posts: 3,081	Re: Jupiter Dirty Water Diving (pics) Nice... Way to go! __________________ "Always behave like a duck keep calm and unruffled on the surface but paddle like the devil underneath." A champion is someone who gets up, even when he can't. I know I'm in my own little world, but it's ok. They know me here. http://www.koahspearguns.com/

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