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Forum: Miami and The Florida Keys 03-18-2012, 12:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,354
Posted By Ancient Diver
Re: Review: Kayak trip with Nautilus Spearfishing

I am glad you posted this. Really. If there are guys out there providing great kayak spearing services, well heck yeah, let the spearo world know. I have already contacted him about putting a...
Forum: Florida Gulfcoast Spearfishing 09-28-2011, 07:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,145
Posted By Ancient Diver
Re: Man bitten by shark off Long boat key

According to the International Shark Attack File in Gainseville, if you dig into their posted statistics, in 80% of attacks on scuba divers, the diver never sees the shark. Similar number for...
Forum: Florida Gulfcoast Spearfishing 09-10-2011, 04:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,320
Posted By Ancient Diver
Re: Gulf Commercial Fisherman Found Guilty by Jury - Faces 20 Years in Prison

You can put a knife against a child's throat and commit rape and get less time than this - 15 years is the maximum. Punishment for the guy? Yes! 20 years? Something is not right.
Forum: Florida Gulfcoast Spearfishing 07-24-2011, 04:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,364
Posted By Ancient Diver
Re: Scallop Reports?

was in Steinhatchee opening weekend. got the boat limit of 10 gallons in less than 4 hours each day. FWC official count said they were twice as abundant as last year, and we did well last year...
Forum: All About Kayak Diving 04-25-2011, 07:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,802
Posted By Ancient Diver
Re: need a kayak

the timing to buy a used one is perfect right now. Snowbirds are leaving all of South Florida (and SW Florida), and many will dump their slightly used kayak on Craig's list before they will car top...
Forum: Florida Gulfcoast Spearfishing 04-09-2011, 02:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,336
Posted By Ancient Diver
Re: Steinhatchee diving

I have taken my family to Steinhatchee the last two seasons. I regret not going sooner. You will not need tanks for scallops. The most productive beds are in beds of eel grass (the blades of the...
Forum: All About Kayak Diving 12-29-2010, 07:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,622
Posted By Ancient Diver
Re: Kayak Storage Shelf DIY

I have a set up very similar. I just bought a bicycle storage rig for storing a bike to the roof of a garage, dirt cheap. The thin ropes over time will "bend" or deflect the plastic of the yak...
Forum: All About Kayak Diving 12-29-2010, 06:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,611
Posted By Ancient Diver
Re: WTB - Kayaks - FL

check out "ASilent Sports in Nokomis. He will wheel and deal. He sold me one of my boats for less than what folks on Craig's List were asking for a two year old boat. He had a scupper 09. Don't...
Forum: All About Kayak Diving 11-30-2010, 08:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,458
Posted By Ancient Diver
Re: Cyber Monday kayak deals?

Many times when you buy a used one, the seller is moving away from the ocean, or has figured out kayaking is not for them, and just want to make space in their garage. they will often throw in car...
Forum: All About Kayak Diving 09-06-2010, 06:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,803
Posted By Ancient Diver
Re: Kayak advice

Nope, it's not long enough. Longer is better. Longer boats travel faster with less effort, carry more weight. How much do you weigh and are you a free diver or a bubble blower? If you are not...
Forum: Florida Gulfcoast Spearfishing 07-13-2010, 05:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,383
Posted By Ancient Diver
Re: scallop season opens early this year

Me and my boys were in Steinhatchee this past weekend (7-10) for a long weekend. Scallops are everywhere. Got our limit of 10 gallons in 4 hours. Pulled up 7 on one breath, and I can't freedive. ...
Forum: Miami and The Florida Keys 04-14-2010, 09:01 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 29,468
Posted By Ancient Diver
Re: good shore dive in the keys? please help!

The "quarry" just past the Bahia Honda bridge is about 40 feet deep, but the "mouth" is only about 10 feet where it meets the local boat channel, so there is a layer of fairly stagnant water in there...
Forum: Miami and The Florida Keys 04-13-2010, 06:53 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,508
Posted By Ancient Diver
Re: "someone should have told me"

Get her hooked on spearing. Then she'll get it. Best of luck.
Forum: Northern Atlantic: New England States 04-12-2010, 04:28 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 23,283
Posted By Ancient Diver
Re: diving scuba without a BCD

I'll plead guilty to anyone who wants to call me a dumbass -when I started diving in 1965 there was no such thing as a B/C, so I learned to dive without a B/C. Not too bad to manage with no wetsuit,...
Forum: All About Kayak Diving 03-31-2010, 06:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,667
Posted By Ancient Diver
Re: Ocean Kayak Prowler Trident 15 Angler initial review

I have a Trident 15, an older version Wilderness Systems Tarpon 160, and a OK Prowler 15. I too did a lot of research before buying, and have no regrets with the Trident 15. I wish I had bought a...
Forum: Miami and The Florida Keys 03-18-2010, 06:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,416
Posted By Ancient Diver
Re: omfg sinus headache!!!!

Use a nasal saline rinse kit, available in any pharmacy. It washes out the pollen or whatever it is that's causing the allergic reaction. Use it twice a day in the shower. Use large amounts, each...
Forum: All About Kayak Diving 02-27-2010, 08:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,164
Posted By Ancient Diver
Re: WTB Kayak Miami

Hey. I'm a big guy too, and did a ton of looking, testing, researching before I bought. I have 3 boats now, because I have two teenage sons who are likely going to be bigger than me. Two boats are...
Forum: Florida East Coast Spearfishing 02-05-2010, 06:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,304
Posted By Ancient Diver
Re: Stuart kite surfer dies from shark bites!!

The Man in the Grey Suit visits us every winter. There is a picture of a juvy white caught from the beach in the Cortez Maritime Museum in Bradenton - a baby at 10 feet or so. Cooler water brings...
Forum: All Other Gear 01-25-2010, 07:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,826
Posted By Ancient Diver
Re: Speargun Bag Recommendations?

I have the long Armor bag. It has pockets on outside for extra tips, float line, PHs and stuff, and straps on inside to cinch the guns up tight. It's padded. I have a Wong 55 inch hybrid, a Wong...
Forum: All About Kayak Diving 01-23-2010, 01:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,321
Posted By Ancient Diver
Re: Pimp my yak - any ideas?

Thanks for sharing you crazy devil. Nice Halibut. Wow. I would mess my pants over that one. I luvs the giant flat fish. Nice products on your website. no yak should be without one of those...
Forum: Florida Gulfcoast Spearfishing 01-22-2010, 08:35 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,907
Posted By Ancient Diver
Re: Diver Dies In Plane Crash

My condolences. I pray you and your family will be able to recover from such a terrible loss.
Forum: All About Kayak Diving 01-22-2010, 05:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,321
Posted By Ancient Diver
Re: Pimp my yak - any ideas?

Yeah, I use Nitrox whenever I'm sucking off a bottle, no exceptions. It lowers your risk profile substantially, so for me it's a no-brainer (very little of the grey matter remains functional after...
Forum: All About Kayak Diving 01-22-2010, 02:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,321
Posted By Ancient Diver
Re: Pimp my yak - any ideas?

Well, the hose is for the bugs. You see, even a lot of "experienced" bug hunters don't realize that sometims the lil bugs are in the front of a hole or nook or cranny, and his older brother is in...
Forum: All About Kayak Diving 01-20-2010, 10:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,321
Posted By Ancient Diver
Pimp my yak - any ideas?

Looking to set up 3 yaks for spearing, freediving, and scuba too. Will have one with FF/GPS. Decided to go color on FF/GPS. any suggestions of model? will put into separate cubby hole for FF on...
Forum: Miami and The Florida Keys 01-15-2010, 10:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,736
Posted By Ancient Diver
Re: Bahamas inquiry

That's right. You have to check in first, then head to your destination. Bahamian custom officials, and all other officials, are in my opinion, corrupt. A little green can go a long ways to have...
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