jchaplain
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No way! loops are not allowed. You could be seriously busted for using one.
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jchaplain
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Bugs are slower than people. Once you get comfortable with that its not bad. By the time they react you can have them if you move fast.
You should have seen the big bug I went after with both hands on my last solo dive off Boston Ledges!!!!
I grabbed it, one claw in each hand and coaxed it out of the hole...massive bug!!...but loaded with eggs so I tucked her back in nicely in her hole.
Yeah, I've gotten nipped a couple of times.
You should have seen the big bug I went after with both hands on my last solo dive off Boston Ledges!!!!
I grabbed it, one claw in each hand and coaxed it out of the hole...massive bug!!...but loaded with eggs so I tucked her back in nicely in her hole.
Yeah, I've gotten nipped a couple of times.
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I did a similar thing on Sat out at Lane's-- she was tucked in so tight, I ended up grabbing one claw, inching my way up to the joint so she wouldn't drop it, and then grabbing the other claw with my other hand. Brought them together so I could maneuver the body straight out. As expected, she was an egger, but I guess this is the closest we get to catch and release.
Putting your hand into a hole is a leap of faith, but generally, if you put your hand in as a fist and aim for the crusher claw, you'll be okay.
Putting your hand into a hole is a leap of faith, but generally, if you put your hand in as a fist and aim for the crusher claw, you'll be okay.
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I was diving near Marblehead a couple months ago and saw what looked like a ski pole in about 15' of water. Got closer, and sure enough, that's what it was! Then I realized that it was only about 2' long, crimped at one end and bent. I have made do with a lot of things, but never thought about a fat ski pole as a tickle stick...
yak
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localdivah:
That's not a bad use for a broken pole. Nice grip, built-in strap...
I think I'll start collecting the ones I see during the winter.
MSilvia
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They're okay in Florida I guess, but that isn't what we're talking about.jchaplain:
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