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Chad Carney · 01-16-2004, 12:11 PM

Took a last minute two day trip to the Grounds to spearfish and do some advanced classes with new member "divebuddy" from Fort Walton Bch.

Gags & AJs are everywhere south of 28:30 and it's clear, about 50' to 60' vis.

Ran into Headhunter out there and he had come from the north where vis was about 10'. yuck!

66*F was better than I expected too.

Here's divebuddy's first hogfish, a mere 20lbs! (Species not found in the panhandle.)

Capt Chad

Chad Carney · 01-16-2004, 12:15 PM

The seas were less than 3' Wed but picked up to 5' on Thurs. But as planned they were at our backs so it wasn't too bad. Made 21 to 22 knts the whole ride home.

Check out this pretty 22 lbs fireback!

Capt Chad

rigdvr · 01-16-2004, 12:33 PM

nice work Chad...hurry up and get those engines broke in!

Intersested in doing the helldivers this year?

Chad Carney · 01-16-2004, 12:44 PM

rigdvr,

I'd kill to have some of those rigs out by the Grounds! Do you ever put on a tank? You'd like the grouper & hogs we get so thick out here. I'll be exploring out here on some deep wrecks and springs for freediving surface fish this spring and summer.

Hell yes, I'm doing the HD Rodeo again with David D.

Is the AL Open dead this year for the end of May?

I saw the Redneck Riviera post, that Mike Wade put up for April 30, but I don't know if I can make two trips in spring.

Chad

fishkilla · 01-16-2004, 12:57 PM

very nice fish chad! that a beautiful grouper.

*Spear One* · 01-16-2004, 01:20 PM

Man, that's one heck of a Hog! Great job putting em' on the fish cap!

rigdvr · 01-16-2004, 04:33 PM

do I ever use tanks? Well does a bear have hair and shit in the woods??? Last time I dove out of St. Pete area I was molested by jewfi...err, I mean Goliath grouper.

Think we are setting up a freedive team for the helldivers now that they have better rules(use of a float, ect.) and a bluewater category.

I do need to come down there and check out the grounds sometime...looks like alot of fun but I dont know what Id do when I could actually see the bottom...or if Id even make it there without having a rig leg to follow!

jgullick · 01-16-2004, 08:15 PM

Chad........ahhhhh......I don't remember getting all those nice fish in our dive class.....oh yah......now I am remembering the people in our dive class.

Ed Walker · 01-16-2004, 09:15 PM

Man, first hog is a 20 pounder. Thats pretty schweet.

Frog_Legs · 01-17-2004, 10:53 AM

Now if the weather will just give us a break for the 31st. weekend.

Chad Carney · 01-17-2004, 11:33 AM

Hey JR,

Spearfishing in Open Water class? Although you and Mike were pretty much ready, I don't think SDI would approve.

This was a Grounds trip which also included Advanced EAN & Decompression training. No conflicts at all. Spearfishing could actually be viewed as narcosis dexterity testing & training.

Did you get nitrox certified yet?

Chad

jgullick · 01-17-2004, 04:19 PM

Chad,

Thats a no on the nitrox certy. I am trying to round up some guys. Someone knows a guy at Tackle Shack and wants to take it there, but its more$$$ I am trying to convince them to go with you. We have a bit yet before we all decide. I will be in touch.

JR

Nikki · 01-17-2004, 06:29 PM

Frog Legs - I am SOOOO ready to kill some fish!!! I'm just wish I was out on the water right now....


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01-16-2004, 12:11 PM	#1
Chad Carney Dive & Spear Instructor Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 3,018	Middle Grounds, Wed & Thurs, 14th & 15th Took a last minute two day trip to the Grounds to spearfish and do some advanced classes with new member "divebuddy" from Fort Walton Bch. Gags & AJs are everywhere south of 28:30 and it's clear, about 50' to 60' vis. Ran into Headhunter out there and he had come from the north where vis was about 10'. yuck! 66F was better than I expected too. Here's divebuddy's first hogfish, a mere 20lbs! (Species not found in the panhandle.) Capt Chad Attached Thumbnails $Click image for larger version Name: rick johnson\'s first hogfish.jpg Views: 379 Size: 49.8 KB ID: 6287$ __________________ Capt Chad Carney* Please No PMs Text my cell 727-423-7775 or e-mail chad.carney@yahoo.com www.floridaskindiver.com - 35+ Years Instructing Freediving, Scuba, Tech & Spearfishing Located in Pompano Beach, FL Dive Trips in SE FL, Keys, Dry Tortugas & FL Middle Grounds

01-16-2004, 12:15 PM	#2
Chad Carney Dive & Spear Instructor Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 3,018	Middle Grounds The seas were less than 3' Wed but picked up to 5' on Thurs. But as planned they were at our backs so it wasn't too bad. Made 21 to 22 knts the whole ride home. Check out this pretty 22 lbs fireback! Capt Chad Attached Thumbnails __________________ Capt Chad Carney Please No PMs Text my cell 727-423-7775 or e-mail chad.carney@yahoo.com www.floridaskindiver.com - 35+ Years Instructing Freediving, Scuba, Tech & Spearfishing Located in Pompano Beach, FL Dive Trips in SE FL, Keys, Dry Tortugas & FL Middle Grounds

01-16-2004, 12:44 PM	#4
Chad Carney Dive & Spear Instructor Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 3,018	rigdvr, I'd kill to have some of those rigs out by the Grounds! Do you ever put on a tank? You'd like the grouper & hogs we get so thick out here. I'll be exploring out here on some deep wrecks and springs for freediving surface fish this spring and summer. Hell yes, I'm doing the HD Rodeo again with David D. Is the AL Open dead this year for the end of May? I saw the Redneck Riviera post, that Mike Wade put up for April 30, but I don't know if I can make two trips in spring. Chad __________________ Capt Chad Carney Please No PMs Text my cell 727-423-7775 or e-mail chad.carney@yahoo.com www.floridaskindiver.com - 35+ Years Instructing Freediving, Scuba, Tech & Spearfishing Located in Pompano Beach, FL Dive Trips in SE FL, Keys, Dry Tortugas & FL Middle Grounds

01-16-2004, 12:57 PM	#5
fishkilla Slayographer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Seffner, FL Age: 33 Posts: 2,331	very nice fish chad! that a beautiful grouper. __________________ www.fishkillaproductions.com

01-16-2004, 12:33 PM	#3
rigdvr Im a diver, not a thinker Join Date: May 2003 Location: Gautier, Mississippi Posts: 1,825	nice work Chad...hurry up and get those engines broke in! Intersested in doing the helldivers this year?

01-16-2004, 01:20 PM	#6
Spear One Retired Comm. Shooter Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Largo, Florida Posts: 4,568	Man, that's one heck of a Hog! Great job putting em' on the fish cap! __________________ Ocean Rhino Spearguns: Designed & Built By Commercial Spearfishermen *Manufactured By: Spearfishing Specialties (727)-548-7686* E-mail: oceanrhino@gmail.com Web: OceanRhino.com Last edited by Spear One; 01-16-2004 at 01:26 PM.

01-16-2004, 04:33 PM	#7
rigdvr Im a diver, not a thinker Join Date: May 2003 Location: Gautier, Mississippi Posts: 1,825	do I ever use tanks? Well does a bear have hair and shit in the woods??? Last time I dove out of St. Pete area I was molested by jewfi...err, I mean Goliath grouper. Think we are setting up a freedive team for the helldivers now that they have better rules(use of a float, ect.) and a bluewater category. I do need to come down there and check out the grounds sometime...looks like alot of fun but I dont know what Id do when I could actually see the bottom...or if Id even make it there without having a rig leg to follow!

01-16-2004, 08:15 PM	#8
jgullick Sponsered by..no one. Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Saint Petersburg Posts: 216	Chad........ahhhhh......I don't remember getting all those nice fish in our dive class.....oh yah......now I am remembering the people in our dive class. __________________ Slaying for the better of mankind.

01-16-2004, 09:15 PM	#9
Ed Walker Man of leisure Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Coast of Florida Posts: 2,586	Man, first hog is a 20 pounder. Thats pretty schweet. __________________ It is what it is.

01-17-2004, 10:53 AM	#10
Frog_Legs Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 75	Oh Yeah! Now if the weather will just give us a break for the 31st. weekend.

01-17-2004, 11:33 AM	#11
Chad Carney Dive & Spear Instructor Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 3,018	Hey JR, Spearfishing in Open Water class? Although you and Mike were pretty much ready, I don't think SDI would approve. This was a Grounds trip which also included Advanced EAN & Decompression training. No conflicts at all. Spearfishing could actually be viewed as narcosis dexterity testing & training. Did you get nitrox certified yet? Chad __________________ Capt Chad Carney Please No PMs Text my cell 727-423-7775 or e-mail chad.carney@yahoo.com www.floridaskindiver.com - 35+ Years Instructing Freediving, Scuba, Tech & Spearfishing Located in Pompano Beach, FL Dive Trips in SE FL, Keys, Dry Tortugas & FL Middle Grounds

01-17-2004, 04:19 PM	#12
jgullick Sponsered by..no one. Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Saint Petersburg Posts: 216	Chad, Thats a no on the nitrox certy. I am trying to round up some guys. Someone knows a guy at Tackle Shack and wants to take it there, but its more$$$ I am trying to convince them to go with you. We have a bit yet before we all decide. I will be in touch. JR __________________ Slaying for the better of mankind.

01-17-2004, 06:29 PM	#13
Nikki Good Girl Gone Wong - LOL Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Rockledge, FL Age: 44 Posts: 1,285	Frog Legs - I am SOOOO ready to kill some fish!!! I'm just wish I was out on the water right now.... __________________ Be one with nature, then marinate it........ Check out www.****************** for the old locker room.

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