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03-24-2008, 06:17 AM
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Sea Boss
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: New Port Richey
Age: 39
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Skyway bridge
Is the base of the bridge worth diving? Whats the average depth?
Thanks
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03-24-2008, 07:10 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Gulf Harbors
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Re: Skyway bridge
The current rips, low viz and big bulls! There are a ton of stonies there and quality sheepshead. If you go make sure its slack tide, best of luck.
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03-24-2008, 12:49 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Port Richey, Fl.
Age: 58
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Re: Skyway bridge
You may get run off by the police or Coast Guard. After 9-11 they closed down the bridge area to diving and fishing boats. Before you plan a trip you may want to contact Coast Guard St. Pete and check on the status. It could save you a great deal of money and time spent trying to convince them that you are just diving and not trying to blow up the bridge.
Dave
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03-24-2008, 12:57 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: South Tampa
Age: 41
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Re: Skyway bridge
Not my idea of a good time.
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03-24-2008, 01:39 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Saint Petersburg, FL.
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Re: Skyway bridge
It takes a little balls to dive the main supports. Like everyone said big bulls frequent the area. I have dove it and produced quality fish and even won a Spearing/H&L tournament back in December from there.
In the middle of the channel I think the depth is something like 33-37, but diving in there is very dangerous due to the heavy volume of container ships zipping in and out of there with very deep drafts. Around the main supports is covered up by H&L guys and dolphins itching to steal your catch. Also there are a few JOOfish hiding in there waiting for a easy meal. |
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03-24-2008, 03:42 PM
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Time4DecoStop
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Sarasota
Age: 31
Posts: 139
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Re: Skyway bridge
Look to Skyway Gary, he’s knows his stuff. All of these posts are correct. BECAREFUL… I balls up and dove it. Tons of wire, big ass fish and large ships make it crazy… I was too worried about everything else going on I forgot to focus on spear fishing.
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03-24-2008, 04:01 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Brandon Fl
Age: 56
Posts: 398
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Re: Skyway bridge
Make sure it's a slack current the Skyway is the only place I've done a drift dive in Tampa Bay.
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03-24-2008, 04:19 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: tampa bay/RI
Posts: 787
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Re: Skyway bridge
you will be eaten
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03-24-2008, 04:27 PM
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Sea Boss
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: New Port Richey
Age: 39
Posts: 221
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Re: Skyway bridge
Thanks guys. I think i'll stay in the boat and go shark fishing.
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03-24-2008, 04:32 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: tampa bay/RI
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Re: Skyway bridge
if you've got a boat i'll show you a hot spot in the bay next winter when there are no sharks around.
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03-24-2008, 05:18 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 462
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Re: Skyway bridge
Hahahahahha Stu "You will be eaten"
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