Posts by Dan

  • Which shaft?

    All shafts will bend, 9/32 is just easier to straighten. I haven't yet shot a fish above 50lb, I never had a penetration problem with a 9/32 so far, it's all I use.

  • Permit and African Pompano Meeting

    Thanks for shedding light on the subject Bryan. I remember all that unfolding on SB, and should still have a copy of that email that we're supposed to keep on the boat. However I was referring to what I was told about the grogan recently stirring the hornet's nest at a meeting by asking to change the already in place state permit and pompano regulations.

  • Permit and African Pompano Meeting

    Well said.

    Quote from Biminibill

    Tony, are they any more names you'd like to drop? You're as bad as my mother.


    An eyewitness and avid spearfisher reported that you were called out twice: Once for the misquote, second for making some statement to the effect that there were no divers on the Commission to which a number of them countered you. I was further told that Mr. Barreto told you directly "get your facts straight". Regardless of his personal opinion Mr. Barreto isn't going to snub you because his position doesn't allow for such behavior. Beyond that, you might try to read between the lines a little better. Your thing? I'm glad to know you think you're so important Tony, and so effective. Most, including me don't share your self-evaluation but hey, have at it.

  • Permit and African Pompano Meeting

    Later from the same thread.

    Quote from Biminibill

    Tony, I have to tell you that based on what I was told it was not "funny" that you ended up in a back and forth with Commissioner Barreto as to what he did or did not say previously. Your comment put him on the spot and regardless of whether you were technically accurate or not, you made no brownie points trying to drive it home by arguing with him. It doesn't matter whether he says it's midnight at noon. You offer an "apology if I'm mistaken" and go on. Putting the FWC Chairman on the hot seat probably made you a new enemy. Fortunately the presence of other spearos, letters to the Chairman from still others AND the fact that a number of the commissioners ARE in fact divers carried the day.

    Quote from Spearmax

    Bill, once again you are speculating wildly. Ed Walker confirmed to me right after that exchange that he too thought the Chairman had said that quote at the Clewiston Meeting. But alas, all is well Bill. The Chairman and I had a great exchange at the break after the Permit session. He gave me his card and we will be having lunch in Miami very soon. Turns out we know many of the same people on the political scene. He was appointed by Jeb Bush whom I had lunch with four days ago. Incoming Governor Scott is someone I have very good connections to and I spoke with new Congressman Allen West (who is a diver) about today's FWC meeting on the way there this morning. No enemies in that crowd my friend! Just do your thing Bill (but quit sniping) and let me do mine. Peace, Tony

    Like I said, you do not want the grogan representing your interests as a spearfisher. I had lunch with this person and I'll have lunch with that person, yeah yeah.. he's a regular freakin' hero. Makes me as sick to have to write about him as it is for you guys to read about him, but I feel compelled to not let his BS stand unchallenged.

  • Permit and African Pompano Meeting

    http://spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=116209

    Quote from greekdiver

    Regardless of some people hating Tony, he was there and was representing well for spearos.

    You don't ignore them you lying hypocrite, you persecute them and delete every post on SB that exposes your lies known to them, or benefits their business that doesn't pay into your pocket. Too many people already know it. Besides you're not a spearfisher, you're a hose sucking fish poker, who are you to represent us. More people probably don't go to the meetings because they don't want to see your rearranged face. Ignore this you self glorifying megalomaniac :bugoff1:


    I don't have all the facts but it appears that the grogan and jfjf are responsible for the mess of the FWC reconsidering the pompano and permit issue in the first place. I'll let someone more informed than me give the complete details if they want to.

  • Snakestrap

    Quote from Jareyberrysplash

    why are bubble blowers all so stupid :wtf2:

    I tried to figure out the mentality that makes your statement true. With obvious exception of our talented few members who do use scuba, I offer the following simple reason. When the average bubble blower puts on their gear they feel something akin to a kid with an all inclusive pass in an amusement park. Meaning they paid their dues, conquered the environment so to speak, and can now do whatever they want in a carefree manner.