Need to rent gear for Dale Hollow diving

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Herk_Man

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Hey all. My sons and I will be on my parents' houseboat on Dale Hollow Lake in Tennessee for a week this summer and we would like to get some diving in. Problem is, I can't find anyone around the lake that will rent gear. We don't own gear because our diving so far has been warm water vacation diving and is too infrequent to justify the cost.

Does anyone have contact info for a place to rent gear? I know I can get fills at Willow Grove. Just need weights, BCD, regulator and tanks.

Thanks for the help.

(Already talked to Marcos in Nashville and didn't really get any leads there.)
 
Have you checked with Willow Grove Dive shop on the lake? They used to rent gear and fill tanks.
 
Found the link...it says they still rent but I would call just to be sure. They also have a dive location map in their shop that will help you find some of the more interesting spots.

Willow Grove Resort & Marina on Dale Hollow Lake, TN
 
I've called. All they do is tank fills. I've been going to Dale Hollow since dinosaurs roamed the earth so very familiar with the lake. Just never took the necessary steps to dive it. It looks like I'm going to end up renting tanks and gear locally and carting it to the lake. Will have to pack a little lighter but we'll make it work.
 
Have fun! The weed beds are always my favorite...lots of turtles and fish.
 
Tell us how the diving is. I live in TN. and I am considering diving Dale Hollow.
 
I will post a trip report here when I get back.
 

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