Posts by ddonnell

  • Bluewater on a Budget

    Sweet thanks for the input. I'm already saving and is fun looking around and researching all these sites, but there aren't any true explanations on what the preferred set up is for wahoo.


    I'm a little torn on what to use for floats at this point, inflatable or blown, 11L or 20L, how to connect them.
    I'm really leaning towards two 11L inflatable RA style with a 20L at the back *just* in case.


    And with the CDs I was thinking just one time use type of deal. I will also be getting a RA chicken float to hang some flashers and lures off of.



    Anyone have any experience with Sumora http://sumora.com/ ? I like the fact that they promote their bungee as made for bluewater. The only other one that mentions bluewater is Riffe and I don't really want to shell out that kind of dough..yet anyways.



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  • Neoprene Core Spectra Jacket Floatline Manufacturer

    Quote from Dan

    I guess I should match the Riffe lengths. The way I see it the float line should be as long as the maximum depth you're diving plus 30ft. Since some guys dive 90ft and more I think there should definitely be a 120ft length. I may also offer it by the foot. I think I should have this float line within a month.


    What are you going to do with 5' lengths? This line doesn't stretch like a bungee, it stretches about %12 and then stops.


    I will be using it to connect my string of floats, but I am torn between straight line or a bungee between them...


    The set up is going to be a 10' bungee to a 75' floatline, 11L RA float, 5' float line, 11L RA, 5' floatline, 20L RA



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  • Bluewater on a Budget

    Sweet thanks for the input.


    After talking with a few more guys and looking into the Riffe and their cost, I think I might go with two Rob Allen floats, probably 11 liter (blown or inflatable) followed up with a 20 liter inflatable.


    What are the majority of you all using for flashers? I was told CDs work fine and are obviously cheap enough.
    Also, anybody have experience with the Rob Allen chicken float?

  • Bluewater on a Budget

    Quote from spearstuff

    Damn Davis I wish I owned that terminal gear setup. The 2ATM buoy costs a pretty penny.


    Oh and sorry about not saying anything about the Malibu trip. I didn't know if I would be up for that dive since I've been having some ear problems lately. After that dive with Darren on Friday my ear just clogged up and I've been out of the water since then.


    Ah no worries mate.


    I wish to own it one day too;)
    Just all planning at this stage..


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  • Bluewater on a Budget

    Alright folks, the time has come for me to step up my game and I'm taking my game to Texas this October for some primetime bluewater fun.


    So I'll be getting a whole new set-up for the occasion and I'll be needing some help both technically and logically. I have the basic set up idea, but want to hear from some of the more experienced guys and see what their set ups are. The two main species that we will be targeted are wahoo and yellowfin. Now I'm not going to be going for any records or anything, but not going to be picking on the babies either.


    Here is what I have planned-


    So guns- What is the go-to size for many of you. I know that alot of guys like stuff within the 60" range with multiple bands, but could a 140-150 railgun work with say, (3) 5/8ths?


    Floatline/bungey- Run 50 or 75' floatline with a 10' bungee in between the gun or shaft and floatline


    Floats- one 2ATM bouy with 10' bungee and single ATM?


    Suit- I'm thinking of just a 3mm bluwater camo just to keep the sun off me.


    Thanks for your time and insight.


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    -Davis

  • First one from this year

    Quote from spearstuff

    How do the conditions look and who's heading up with? I'd like to dive Malibu before the MLPA closures start.


    So far its just me and my plan. I wanted to head up early Saturday A.M. with kayaks in tow and hit some prime grounds.


    Forecast is decent. 3ft swells predicted and wind diminishing through the day. Chlorophyll charts show that it is the cleanest around So-Cal and temp is high 50's low 60's


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  • Bulk Rubber Supplier

    I have only used Spearitco recently and love their fast shipping and low prices, however they only have amber core/black sheath available. I did pick up some 5/8ths Riffe amber at an incredible price at an auction recently and love the punch it has.


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  • Teaksea "bream"

    Quote from LunkerBuster

    makes sense thanks...i guess you really try to avoid meat shots


    Yea, its a double edged sword though. Shoot the skull and its really tough to get the head out, shoot the meat and its easier, but ruins a good portion of the fillet.



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  • Teaksea "bream"

    Quote from LunkerBuster

    how do you get a fish off of a spear like that???


    Pull.. hard!


    I love my 5 prong on my low vis gun, but it presents challenges, especially when you shoot a sculpin..
    I usually put my fins on either side of the 5 prong and kick the fish off.


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