PNW diver visiting MA

[Soggy]

So... what's it take to get a 1-day MA lobster license for an out-of-stater?

$5000 of property in MA. Unfortunately, there is no such thing.

 

[Spectre]

$5000 of property in MA. Unfortunately, there is no such thing.

There is... sorta.

"Dad, can you give me a receipt stating I own your deck?"

 

[Soggy]

There is... sorta.

"Dad, can you give me a receipt stating I own your deck?"

Not everyone is as special as you are.

 

[geraldp]

Hey all:

I've got the opportunity to travel to MA (Marlborough) next month and have an extra day (May 15) to try some New England diving. Somebody suggested Rockport (Folly Cove?). Can anybody recommend a place to rent tanks and find a buddy? I did a google search and found Cape Ann Divers in Gloucester. They have a nice web page, but are they a good dive shop? Any other recomendations?

I opted for the Cape Ann Divers charter, and had a great time. Thanks for all the ideas. There were about 9 of us on the Cape Ann Diver II, and I had a lot of fun spotting lobster for my buddies. Unfortunately when I got out of the boat I smashed my drysuit exhaust valve on the ladder, which broke it off (there was a ripping current at the surface). That kind of ended my dive weekend :-( At least I got one good dive in. My dive shop is sending the suit back for an in-warantee repair.

I was surprised that there were only 2 of us in drysuits. All the wetsuit guys froze their butts off The water temp was 41 degrees, about 7 degrees colder than what I was used to. We dove off of Halibut Point, and most of the divers caught close to their limit on the first dive. Lots of lobster down there.

One diver had a Xios EyeSea personal sonar system strapped to his wrist. That was an impressive piece of gadgetry. The Xios webpage is down, so I'm wondering if they've gone out of business.

Anyway, it was a good group to dive with, and I'm looking forward to my next business trip out your way to do it again - probably next quarter sometime.

Thanks again,

Jerry

 

[Soggy]

Glad you had a good time! Halibut Point is very pretty with excellent visibilty.

We dove off of Halibut Point, and most of the divers caught close to their limit on the first dive. Lots of lobster down there.

FYI, there is no lobster catch limit in Massachusetts yet. DMF has tried, but so far has been unsuccessful. There is a size limit, but no bag limit.

One diver had a Xios EyeSea personal sonar system strapped to his wrist. That was an impressive piece of gadgetry.

Sounds like someone who has too much money on their hands.

 

[SueMermaid]

Mannn, Halibut Point. I was just there on Sunday. It looked a bit on the nippy side. I plan to go back on the 4th of July weekend and see what kind of trouble I can get into when the water's warmer. Good to know there are lobsters-a-plenty!