It depends on the boat size and intent of the dive.
For a fellowship dive the more the merrier as long as boat safety isn't compromised, like 5 guys on a dingy in rough seas.
For dedicated fishing a full time boat driver and 2 divers.
All this also depends on the person. Some people like having 6 people aboard while others only like 2.
I think the test is no good. Too many random variables and not enough samples.
That is known as the ostrich maneuver.
It's pretty effective and easy to load, fish give up after 1 shot. They shaft may be 8mm but the big ass slide ring ramming then entering the skull is what probably shocks the fish most.
Mares Cyrano 1100 is good or a 120 seacsub, I used to have a cyrano for reefs until I lost it. I would shoot it on low power setting for super easy loading. I would switch to high power to hit muttons and mackerels.
A pneumatic length choice really depends on your height and arm length. You have to choose one long enough so that you can barely reach the spear point when it is resting in the gun unloaded and handle on your foot. This way you don't have to use a knee loader or ladder which becomes cumbersome for loading.
Awesome catch.
Make sure it is a flounder and not a peacock flounder. If it has blue dots and rings you will find that it is pretty hard to eat.
Nice job on the fish. I think Haulover is better than Ft. Lauderdale, what was the sea state like?
Conejo Blanco might be a sign, for some reason one has appeared eating grass in my backyard for a couple of weeks now.
Man you guys catch alot of fish.
I hardly ever catch near as many from a boat.
I grunt almost every dive around here. Depends on the area though. Around here fish will haul ass towards you if they are close. In other areas they could care less.
I thought that for those situations it's the coast guard? FWC is for the enforcement of laws regarding fishing no?
There's got to be a reason they carry guns on them.
If you are out of ft lauderdale there is a marine police station next to the ramp by the inlet. They have about 8 boats in the water ready to go. Might be worth it calling them in an alterication, that's proably who 911 contacts for water emergencies.
But regardless if you have a radio and ask for help on channel 16 everyone and their mother will come to assist in a heartbeat.
If you have a radio channel 16, if a cell phone I guess 911 will redirect your call to coast gaurd?
Coast guard is probably the only people with the equipment to help unless you can get to land.
That answers the first 2.
The last question I guess would be in your hands. You can always carry a firearm on board if it ever gets to that.
Pretty cool. California divers are lucky to have access to such a wide selection of goodies.
I used mild baby shampoo on my first experience with an open cell suit, lots of bubbles but it is slick. Best part is no tears!
I have also seen people use baby oil, conditioner, and someone once mentioned a plastic bag.
For key largo spearing you have to head out and be south of Rodriguez key and 3 miles out. The boat GPS should say which one it is. It is a very large Island so you can't miss it. The GPS should also have a line which is the "three nautical mile line" Stay east of it and you'll be alright. ALso no spearing in any area marked by yellow bouys.
Basically if the vis is good look for coral beds.
Something I found,
The Brown Watersnake is a good climber and can be found 20 feet up in trees, though it is most frequently seen basking on tree limbs that extend above the water. When frightened by a rapidly approaching boat, it will escape by jumping off the limb into the water. Occasionally its attempt to flee comes too late and they fall not into the water, but into the boat.
You spike it to the ground, if a hurricane comes I'm sure you can just pop it apart and store it in a corner.
I still say brown watersnake
and it's not too late to have that fancy weightbelt.
You can get a canopy for it for less than a cover will cost. I've seen them for around $100. Best part is you can work under it in the shade as well and don't have to worry about putting it on or off or overheating.
Only advantage I see to those reels is that they hold a crazy amount of line.
potts reel. Some people make them from pvc and the original reel is here http://rocknfish.com/Jack's_Tuna_Gun.html .
