Posts by mrmike

  • A few from Belize

    I think the WR lionfish is around 4lbs, (although rarely seen that big) they eat anything that fits in their mouth and I know all of the ones that I have seen aren't the least bit scared of man.

  • Flasher question

    Dan if you look closely at the bottom of the picture you can see the handle sticking out to the left so its not a direct overhead shot. I spent several minutes trying to figure it out as well.

  • DIY loading pad on a rashguard?

    I was thinking about doing the same thing on my rash guard. LB my plan was to sew a pocket on the inside of the rashguard and use a cheap walmart flip flop(usually about $2 and only 1/4-1/2" thick) cut the flip flop foam to fit inside the pocket. Then remove the foam for washing and replace to go spearing.

  • Weight making

    Tin Man - I put on my big boy pants and just forced it, it's tight but like LB said they certainly won't be going anywhere. If I have to shape/modify any I will remember that. Thank you


    Dan - It was mostly starting it, I noticed the the end of the belt was a bit thicker than the rest. I'm guessing a forming or shaping side effect, but I don't know. I cut the belt down with a pair of scissors (the belt goes around me 1 3/4 times so I figured I could spare it) and was able to work the first inch or so on with some effort and water. After that I would stand on it (in my socks on carpet just to be sure I didn't damage it) and stretch it with one arm and work it down using my wetsuit lube and other hand.


    I got the weight where I needed it and just finished making another one out back, now that I've figured the process out I'll begin to streamline it. As long as I can keep getting a healthy supply of lead from work I'll continue to make weights eventually in excess of my personal needs.

  • Weight making

    OK so using lube, both hands and one foot(seriously) I was able to get the weight on the belt. I am going to try to go melt some lead out back and see if I can get good results on a second consecutive weight.

  • Weight making

    thanks Dan, I guess I should have talked to you more about it the other day while I was over. I do it indoors but the way my house is situated I open all the windows and the breeze down my canal blows air all through the house. outdoors would be better but between that and the microwave hood im ok with doing it indoors right now, plus the mold baking in the oven is convenient. also I read about both soot and wd40 and wd40 was just more convenient today and worked out, but I will try soot sometime in the future.

  • Weight making

    Picked up 2 Pursuit belts on sunday(very comfy & nice and robust while remaining very flexible/stretchy). Then stopped by the LDS to find that lead is $3/lb seems ridiculous to me. So i've picked up a 2lb mold to start making my own weights and although it was $25 I can now make unlimited weights because I get old lead wheel weights at work for free. My first attempt went poorly and i didnt melt enough lead and it cooled too quickly in the mold. To top it off I then overfilled the mold and it was a bear to get out. OK so that one went back onto the stove for round two. Second weight came out much nicer, so heres the things I changed: wiped mold with wd40 (small amounts because the stuff is flammable) then I preheated the mold to 350 in the oven to help keep the lead temps up while I poured. Not overfilling the mold and removing the weight while it was still warm(too hot to touch without welders gloves) made life easy. Now its cooling in the garage and the only thing I see that might be a bitch is that the belt is thick and the holes in the weight are fairly thin. Does anybody have any simple suggestions? Using a file would be way too time consuming and not make it worthwhile. I'll post pics shortly


    the mold side came out great

    as you can see it was cooling too quickly and I overfilled the mold

    Damage from trying to pry it out due to overfilling and poor technique

  • thursday 2/24

    sorry guys nothing worth reporting today. brian may post pics of his yellow jack if he took any. I got seasick for some reason and couldn't do anything to help.

  • Interesting and funny stuff

    haha hadnt considered the harpoon on the front end. Reminds me of a sailfish video I have and the first words you hear are "I swear if this thing stabs me..." from a friend of mine

  • Rob Allen 110

    double or single band? what diameter bands? pinned or notched shafts? I have a couple friends looking to buy guns so I'll pass along your number

  • thursday 2/24

    I figure well probably be at the ramp(alsdorf park in pompano) between 8-9am. right now I have 3 definite maybes for friday so Ill keep you guys posted regarding what space we have. as far as how long we normally stay out it depends on conditions and how everyone is feeling. just fyi well probably be between 25-40' depending on who goes maybe out to 50', but with the boat its easy drop people off wherever. thursday ill probably do a beach dive and try to scout some areas.

  • thursday 2/24

    Im really hoping to go out thursday the 24th for beach dive OR if enough people are available and want to chip in we can load up my boat. I just really want to get out on the water and do some diving. post here or call/text if your interested 9548038727.