Wreckmania #2

[Walter]

Natasha,

"And I can catch and eat as many lobster as I want in those days?"

That depends on you skill in catching lobster. There may have been changes in the law (I have not yet checked), but last year the limit was 12/day/person outside the Keys and 6/day/person in the Keys. I'll have the info for this year long before our trip.

Lobster are found along the east coast, there's no reason to head for the Keys unless you really enjoy crowds.

I'll be diving off the Lady Go Diver on Sunday. I'll be sure to post a report.

DSSW,

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[Dee]

Originally posted by Swamp Rat
Grits = Girls Raised In The South!
You have to wonder why them Yankys dont like Grits.

This is the official acryonym for Grits. I know... cuz I have a cap that sez so!

 

[sunshinefishy]

Walter,

Don't kill me but I have another :question: - Do you recommend diving with gloves? If so, any particular type/thickness?

NetDoc,

Your posts crack me up. If I laugh any harder, people are gonna think I'm not really "working" at my computer.

Herman,

:buggy: Eye thank you very much. I am going to print your's and Walter's instructions out tonight and see if I can collect the supplies I need around my house. My dad's basement is like shopping at the Home Depot so it shouldn't be too hard.

Originally posted by Walter
Required will be: Mask, snorkel, fins, SCUBA cylinder, valve, BC, LPI, regulator with 2 second stages, SPG, weight system, timing device, depth gauge, light, reel, signaling device, knife or shears and slate.

Nice but not required: Compass, computer and pony bottle or doubles.

DSSW,

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[seaangel]

I am really cracking up over these posts on grits, hominy and the such. I have to agree with Dee on it though her definition has my vote.

Now then SunshineFish no need to fear I won't be changing colors, by the way my Dad is a grad from UofM so I am a Cane fan too. Hard to pick sides in my family.

Thanks guys for the improved directions on the rattler. They are
really good.

 

[TexasMike]

Originally posted by SunshineFish
Do you recommend diving with gloves? If so, any particular type/thickness?

I'm looking forward to what Walter has to say. In the meantime, I am a big fan of diving with gloves. Partially for the bit of thermal protection provided, plus in my local dive haunts, the underwater attractions are a bit rusty and deteriorated. So touching them with a bare hand could invite a trip to the ER for a tetnus shot.

And when you dive in blue water, there are other little things that you might grab (intentional or accidental) that could cause harm or a painful sting. I've seen stuff attached to the mooring lines that could cause a reaction on bare skin.

As far as which gloves, I got lucky and got both of mine from Walmart. This spring, look for the "water ski" gloves. These are 1 to 2 mil lightweight gloves that you should be able to get for about $10-15. This past November, I got some nice pre-molded 5-mil "hunting" neoprene gloves that have served me well in the 40-degree winter waters at my local quarry.

For me, the guantlet stile that has the velcroed band works great. The velcroed band helps reduce water transfer drastically and helps keep my hands warm.

So I give a big to diving with gloves.

 

[Walter]

Sandy,

It's always a good idea to wear gloves when diving a wreck. They can bite. Any gloves (from garden to more expensive choices) that will stop a sting or cut is fine.

Mike,

Thermal protection should not be an issue in July.

DSSW,

WWW™

 

[TexasMike]

True...

But when discussing gloves in general, it was worth mentioning.

 

[Stone]

Natasha,

Candy and I would love to join the fun, but we have one dive vacation confirmed for May in Key Largo, and another in the works for June. As much as I'd like to take every 4th week off, I have to pay for my toys somehow.

I'll keep my eye on the thread and see what happens closer to July.

 

[The Chairman]

like to dive with gloves, but find they have trouble keeping up.

 

[Stone]

Before anyone sends off for a Florida Saltwater Fishing License . . . if the boat has a license (with crawfish stamp), you don't need one.