Dive Yesterday 1-10-10 at the Hot Hole went well with Off-the-Wall Charters. Water temp was an average of 62-63 degrees. Visibility ranged from 8-15 ft depending on the current. 2-tank excursion and no-one became chilled.
It was great to dive with you guys. Thanks for having me along. Sorry I didn't get to hang out with you at Fire House, but I had family issues to attend too.
I was chilled for about 30 seconds.
That was I when I popped up to far from the ladder.
It was a cold swim to the ladder and climbing up on the boat. Once on the heated boat I was steaming! (literally)
Dive 1:
40' for 60 mins.
Viz was 10'+
water temp was 61-67 degrees
boat temp was 65
Outside air was in the high 20's-low 30's
I played in the discharge current a few times and then went chasing some nice fish. Saw at least three 6-8 lb bass. Several small 1-2 pounders. There were many small bream and chased at least two cats that were hiding under the boulders.
After an surf interval of 1:11 mins
Dive 2:
29' for 43 mins
viz 10'+
water temp was 61-73 degrees
boat temp was 72 (I think, I got to close to the heater)
Outside air temp was 36(back at the truck)
Hung out with my buddy and his camera. It was kind of fun chasing after several fish. I know we saw a few small bass, a couple bream, and another cat. Hopefully his video turned out good. (Wish we would have seen the big fish when he had his camera!)
I think half the boat dove wet and the other half went dry.
I was secretly wishing the dry guys would get a small leak or would really get the urge to pee bad. (I was jealous!):mooner:
Again, it was fun! I hope to see you guys out at Lanier or somewhere soon.