TSherman
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cool.....I would rather get ripped up by a boat then a gator!
Cooper River / anyone been there?
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Spratman
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C'mon, Sherman....where's your sense of adventure??
The only reason the rednecks avoid divers is they don't want to damage their props hitting the tanks....
The only reason the rednecks avoid divers is they don't want to damage their props hitting the tanks....
TSherman
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Oh yes....adventure.....yee haw!
Nothing better than red necks and bass boats! I am looking forward to taking photos of them!
Nothing better than red necks and bass boats! I am looking forward to taking photos of them!
I shouls preface this by saying that I've not been there in a while.
I think the alligator situation depends on how far up-river you're diving. Up towards the lock I've seen quite a few bruisers. I have seen party-barge type dive boats up there as well, but I don't know if they were charters or for research. Also, if I recall correctly, there is a significant flow when they are operating the locks.
I do know that a guy lost his arm to a gator up in the lake not too long ago.
I think the alligator situation depends on how far up-river you're diving. Up towards the lock I've seen quite a few bruisers. I have seen party-barge type dive boats up there as well, but I don't know if they were charters or for research. Also, if I recall correctly, there is a significant flow when they are operating the locks.
I do know that a guy lost his arm to a gator up in the lake not too long ago.
Spratman
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I heard you have to take a tire iron or a big screwdriver at least to anchor you in position for searching. Then unanchor, drift and re-anchor again.
Nice to know the gators are still active....
Nice to know the gators are still active....
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Some of our guys use a screwdriver or old dive knife for an anchor.I usually use an extra ten pounds of weight to do the job. I still carry a screwdriver just in case though. You should dive on the in coming tide for best results, not as much current.Usually leave from the Cypress gardens boat launch. Biggest gator i've ever seen was about 8 foot long and belly up.
Spratman
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So, does your wife read your posts??
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