Posts by Dan

  • Speargun maintenance

    What does polishing the whole shaft do? <img src= " height="23" srcset="https://spearfishing.world/forum/images/smilies/emojione/1f606@2x.png 2x">

  • Bi-lingualism in America

    Welcome back Ray.


    Tin, when in junior high I didn't recognize the value of a second language either. As you probably know Canada has two official languages; English and French. In Canada French is a mandatory subject in junior high. I was way behind when I started and completely disregarded the subject. I really regret this as I missed on some free and useful education. I would like to know French, I love the sound of women speaking it <img src= " height="23" srcset="https://spearfishing.world/forum/images/smilies/emojione/1f606@2x.png 2x"> I also regret not having taken a year or two to live in Quebec.

  • Spearfishing dreams

    Quote from takowill

    I then got run over by The Freedom of the Seas... I think the Dogtooth can be explained by me watching HSD 2 before sleep but I can't venture to guess where the Government Cut part came from.

    I've noticed that that when I incorporate into a dream things that I haven't experienced before but was influenced by (like in your case the dogtooth tuna from watching HSD) I superimpose them on a scene or location that is familiar to me. This may be a normal way for the mind to organize things.


    Monster, having shark problems in your sleep is hard core. What happens with the sharks? Do you always manage to escape? <img src= " height="23" srcset="https://spearfishing.world/forum/images/smilies/emojione/1f606@2x.png 2x">

  • Speargun maintenance

    Quote from greekdiver

    a few other reasons why pneumatics rule! <img src= " class="smiley" srcset="https://spearfishing.world/forum/images/smilies/emojione/1f606@2x.png 2x" height="23" width="23" loading="eager" data-tooltip="biggrin" aria-label="biggrin">


    Sorry i coudln't resist! <img src= " height="23" srcset="https://spearfishing.world/forum/images/smilies/emojione/1f606@2x.png 2x">

    Pneumatics need careful maintenance. If you've let the muzzle of a pneumatic touch the sand make sure you do a careful rinse job. Because if you don't on the next loading you may just hear grrrrrrrrr and then psssssss :P

  • Spearfishing dreams

    jajajaja :shark4:


    Dreams can be pretty indicative of the subconscious mind. What do you think in general having spearfishing dreams is about. I wonder if it depends on how much time you actually spend in the water, like if you live it enough you'll start dreaming of it, or is it telling you it's been too long if you haven't gone in a long time?

  • Broward launching ramps

    I've been there before and it didn't seem so bad but I'll keep your words in mind. It's closer for us too coming from the north. Parking is a bitch though. The best way to do it is to coordinate a meeting at the Publix on 17th and Cordova and leave all the cars except for the trailering vehicle there.

  • Broward launching ramps

    Port Everglades - 15th St. Ramp

    Location: SE 15 Street. Ft Lauderdale.
    Condition: Good, 2 double ramps.
    Notes: 24 hr. metered parking, washdown. This is one of the busiest ramps in Broward.
    ► Driving Instructions
    Exit I-595 east, then north on US1, then east on 17th Street Causeway, then north on Cordova, then east on 15TH Street. Ramps are near the end of the street just before 15th Street Fisheries / Lauderdale Marina.
    Waterway: Seminole River, near the ICW and just north of Port Everglades.

  • Bi-lingualism in America

    In the example you posted the government is not the decision maker. Home depot and many of the places you'll find catering to Spanish speakers are private enterprises. As such their motivation for bilingual signage is $$. I believe private enterprises should be able to make that decision with a few restrictions. I don't know how it is here but in Canada, where there are many businesses that cater to different ethnic groups to the point that they don't really care to service English speakers at all, the law requires establishments that have store front signs in another language to have on the same sign the same content in English. I think it's a fair law. Kinda like the American law that if you're flying a flag of another country over your house you must also fly the American flag and it must be at least a little higher.


    As far as the government I think it also boils down to $$. It's cheaper in the long run for them to go bilingual as opposed to any other way. Spanish speakers are a huge consumer group. The more fluid the process of collecting taxes and such the better it is for the state. Isn't the US all about $$?


    I can understand the resulting resentment from English only speaking Americans but I don't sympathize. Isn't it the same as somebody coming to Louisiana and not being able to understand French? Maybe it's different in the US but in Quebec even if they know how to speak English they sometimes will not talk to you. I don't speak French but if I chose to spend time in Quebec I would learn it.

  • DIY Dive flag material

    The regulations stipulate:

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    The width of the stripe must be 25 percent of the height of the flag.

    Well I'll be darned! At 12" x 12" the stripe must be 3" :)

  • Speargun maintenance

    Ivan, I don't do any regular maintenance with my wood gun which has all stainless steel components ie trigger mechanisms and shafts. I rinse it with water because if I don't the salt will keep the gun wet and sticky, no other reason. Bands will deteriorate faster with use than if stored improperly so I don't do anything to the bands on the gun either. I do keep my bulk rubber tubing in the fridge. If you don't use the gun for a long time you may want to take off the bands and put them in the fridge.


    One thing to avoid with wood guns is leaving them in your car in a very hot climate, the stock can warp. Also every few months if there are any nicks in the finish of the wood I will touch them up with penetrating epoxy.

  • Spearfishing dreams

    About shooting the WSB, been spending some time in the California section eh :) I remembered that I had at least one more spearfishing dream so that brings it to a total of three for me. I wish I'd have them more often over other useless crap that I dream about. One thing I know is that we have a few dreams every time we sleep, but we only remember the last one before we woke up. If you wake up a few times a night you may remember a few dreams. Not sure what you mean by control.


    It seems that the common denominator in spearfishing dreams is the fantasy island theme where all the fish are big and slow ;) I'm wondering if anyone had a difficult one where they're diving deep, or maybe even being in trouble on the bottom and cutting it real close coming back to the surface.

  • Spearfishing dreams

    I'm guessing that a spearfishing dream is a sure indication that I've been out of the water too long. Those of you in the Miami area know that the weather has been too crappy to go out for almost two weeks. Last night I had a spearfishing dream. I think this is the second one I ever had. I was in a strange place. The water was crystal clear and shallow and standing on the rocky shore I could see big fish right under me <img src= " height="23" srcset="https://spearfishing.world/forum/images/smilies/emojione/1f606@2x.png 2x"> I guess it was Cuba like because I know no other seashore like that. Still for one reason or another I just couldn't get in the water. First my car was towed because I put it somewhere I wasn't supposed to then when I came back there were like a hundred guys diving the same spot and someone stole my gun.. :S Are spearfishing dreams common? Now that I think about it it's strange I don't have them more often.

  • PR beach cams

    Are there any other PR beach cams or weather links you guys use that would be good to have easily accessible through this site?