we need somone with a dive boat

[fishtracker]

Me and my dad are staying at st andrews park may23-may27 and we need somone with a boat that can take us out. because we herd it is alot better to go out with somone who just owns there own boat instead of chartering a boat through a buisness

 

[Mopar]

I have done the private boat thing in Panama City. Did not do any better than the Dive Locker. Every time I normally see the Black Bart and one of the Bridge Spans. I asked the Dive Locker crew to help me see new wrecks and Capt. Scott I think was his name really helped. Also the boat hold maybe 30 and they only take out maybe half that so everyone want be cramped.
www.divelocker.net

 

[fishtracker]

me and my dad only have open water cerification. do they have boats that are less than a 100 feet

 

[Mopar]

Yes they do. They have two 30ft Newton. Great boats they are the Fintastic and the Narcosses. They want pack you in the boats like cattle. They also have the 6 pack boats. They will supply snacks and drinks. A friend of mine just has open water cert. and he uses Dive Locker. Call them and they will work with you.

 

[BullseyePaintball]

check out wreck raider. Panama City Beach Dive Charters - Wreck Raider Diving Charters capt rod is a cool dude and is flexable. he will do anything from sunset cruises to spearfising to diving.

 

[BullseyePaintball]

i used him last year for a sunset/ snorkeling tour for me and my wife, and found out he does a lot more. im going to look him up again this summer.

 

[fishtracker]

thanks for the help ill call them and talk to them

 

[JPENDERGRAST]

+1 for Rod, he's a cool guy. Also, if you're just OW certified, you would probably be better off going with a charter anyway. If you get on a private boat- you'll likely be expected to help with boat duties- which can be overwhelming if you don't have a clue as to what you need to be doing / helping with. Go on a charter first and watch what they do, and how they do that.. There will always be a learning curve, but going on a private boat with the expectation of being treated like a tourist is a good way to not get invited back.

I'm certainly not saying you wouldn't know what to do- just pointing out what I've seen happen before.

 

[fishtracker]

wat if i shoot a fish a little to small am i just realy messed up? will i have to pay large fines or go to jail or wat

 

[JPENDERGRAST]

Know the size and regulations for where you're fishing in advance. If the fish looks like it might be barely big enough- don't shoot it. There are plenty of fish out there that are big enough to shoot. Don't let one that you think might be "just big enough" go to waste.