Spearboard Spearfishing Community - California http://www.spearboard.com en Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:18:19 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.spearboard.com/images/misc/rss.jpg Spearboard Spearfishing Community - California http://www.spearboard.com looking for a ride http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=111777&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:08:34 GMT I'll be in the San Diego area tomorrow and am looking to dive. If anyone is going and has a spot open please, get back to me. Thanks, Eric ]]> California californiaklemo http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=111777 <![CDATA[S.D. hook & line advice?]]> http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=111776&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:08:11 GMT The wife and I are headed down to San Diego to do a few live-aboard sailing classes and she's already said "no guns, or dive $&%@." :D The last 2 days of the course involve the two of us sailing away Friday afternoon and returning Sunday a.m., with some considerable time sitting at anchor off-shore.

I figure I'm going to have some time to burn, so I'm bringing the 8.5' Ugly with the saltwater reel (most likely 65lb. braid) and maybe a few swim baits. Any suggestions on what to use to yank a couple of calico out of the kelp just for fun? ]]> California thereefgeek http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=111776 My simple home made float http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=111775&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:07:20 GMT boating and diving solo frequently I need to be as safe as possible. I will only use it in Kelp free waters but may actually anchor it in the kelp in case I loose the boat while in the water:D This is my new float battle tested in Baja last weekend. The only possible issue that I could think off... boating and diving solo frequently I need to be as safe as possible. I will only use it in Kelp free waters but may actually anchor it in the kelp in case I loose the boat while in the water:D

This is my new float battle tested in Baja last weekend. The only possible issue that I could think off was drag but I felt none:thumps:

4"x2' ABS PVC
4" cap
4" threaded plug
Reflective tape and 5 minutes of my time....



]]> California ofer http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=111775 <![CDATA[For Sale: Alexander 57' threaded shaft $60 LA/OC area]]> http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=111774&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:01:24 GMT Hello everyone, I have for sale a very lightly used Steve Alexander 57 inch threaded shaft with three sharkfins (hole in the forward fin for attaching shooting line). Shaft is straight, threads are perfect. Asking $60 and I live in the Fullerton area of Orange County. Willing to meet in person,... Hello everyone, I have for sale a very lightly used Steve Alexander 57 inch threaded shaft with three sharkfins (hole in the forward fin for attaching shooting line). Shaft is straight, threads are perfect.

Asking $60 and I live in the Fullerton area of Orange County. Willing to meet in person, and might ship if no one local is interested. Also willing to trade for a threaded Mori/Riffe 9/32 shaft that is 46-47 inches long, thanks ]]> California chowderpuff http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=111774 Stingrays Everywhere! (@ RAT Beach) http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=111773&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:00:18 GMT I went down to Malaga cove/torrance beach yesterday morning. Primary reason was to ask check the lifeguard towers to see if anyone turned in a cressi gara professional fin that I lost two weeks ago. As exected, no such luck. So i did a little snorkelling, and stepped on a GD stingray as i was... I went down to Malaga cove/torrance beach yesterday morning. Primary reason was to ask check the lifeguard towers to see if anyone turned in a cressi gara professional fin that I lost two weeks ago. As exected, no such luck. So i did a little snorkelling, and stepped on a GD stingray as i was getting in. Sliced up my big toe pretty good. As i was heading out, I looked around the shore area more carefully, and saw at least 20 stingrays buried in the sand, 3-5 feet of water. They were everywhere! Booties and much care are strongly advised if you plan on entering the water near there! I had no idea how common they were near shore around there!

I also saw a large bat ray flying through the kelp, was pretty cool to see. ]]> California beconfly http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=111773 My daughter and I are the clear winners of the Puertecitos open V. http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=111772&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:21:13 GMT Ok we really didn’t win anything BUT….We Had a Great time!

The day before I am ready to leave to Baja last Thursday my daughter calls to chat and asks what am I doing this weekend? Going to Baja for a tournament I replied. With whom she asks. By myself I say. How about if I go with you she says….For sure! Let’s do it!

Oh wait a minute Danielle, This is Mexico…drug runners, mass killings, 120F no AC, No internet, No clubs. Just you and I on the boat for three days. No problem dad I am in! I really want to try free diving.

Ok we need gear! On to sport chalet before departure. Mask Snorkel, fins,1MM wet suite, gloves and a Riffe standard 45” gun and we are on the way.

Thanks Dale for being a great host!



















]]> California ofer http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=111772 Norcal Ab trip labor day weekend http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=111771&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:09:12 GMT Went up to mendocino county for the first time, for my first abalone trip.
The place was beautiful! Too bad the conditions weren't as.
After the 9 hour drive...which was nuts...we arrived at 6:30 am, and were in the water by 7:30.
Cloudy, no sun, a little surge, 3 feet surface visibility, and around 6-7 feet viz at the bottom. I was able to get my limits my first time ab diving :thumps:
the next day, the conditions got worse. visibility i could barely see my own hands, and at the bottom the surge was so strong i couldn't stabilize myself to pick any abs. i ended up throwing up in the water and not getting any that day :(
All in all a good trip, its so much easier diving with just an ab knife than carrying a gun around :)

I will upload pics once i get them from my friend. thanks for reading :) ]]> California ezcompany10 http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=111771 PB dive this week with small zodiac? http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=111770&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:07:11 GMT Hey speros i am in town for the week and i brought a small zodiac which is able to beach launch. i am looking for a dive partner who wants to hit some outer kelp beds. Give me a call Andy 805-801-4774 Hey speros i am in town for the week and i brought a small zodiac which is able to beach launch. i am looking for a dive partner who wants to hit some outer kelp beds.

Give me a call
Andy 805-801-4774 ]]> California Blind Hog http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=111770 Mother of all Abalone Pearls Found!!! http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=111766&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:01:12 GMT This abalone pearl was recently found by David Clutts and is approximately 2 1/2 inches long. This abalone pearl was recently found by David Clutts and is approximately
2 1/2 inches long.
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]]> California Travis Jones http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=111766 Anybody know any wetsuit companies that make tall sizes? http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=111765&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:44:15 GMT I am thinking of getting a new suit for winter, a 7mil since I get cold in my 5mil after about an hour when the water hits the low 50s. I want something that will keep me warm and toasty for dead winter time. I am like 6 foot and pretty skinny (hence the sissiness and getting cold), does anyone... I am thinking of getting a new suit for winter, a 7mil since I get cold in my 5mil after about an hour when the water hits the low 50s. I want something that will keep me warm and toasty for dead winter time.

I am like 6 foot and pretty skinny (hence the sissiness and getting cold), does anyone know of a wetsuit company that makes talls? I have a Riffe 5mil right now and they have been the only company I have been able to find that makes tall... And I want to find a different company. I think I wear a 50tall in their suit.

Thanks. I put this in the CA section because I'd like to be able to try it on before I buy it for obvious reasons. ]]> California SEnsch http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=111765 wetsuit related break out http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=111755&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:34:08 GMT Hey Guys This suit is my first open cell dive suit although I had an open cell surf suit years ago and never had any issues. I got this suit at the beginning of the season and all seemed fine. The suit is awesome and I regretted not getting one open cell suit sooner. About half way through the... Hey Guys
This suit is my first open cell dive suit although I had an open cell surf suit years ago and never had any issues. I got this suit at the beginning of the season and all seemed fine. The suit is awesome and I regretted not getting one open cell suit sooner. About half way through the season I got a bad ear infection. I was not wearing earplugs. Turns out it was a skin infection in my ear. Never had anything like it very painful though. After a visit to the doc and a week later I was fine.

shortly after this I started noticing sores popping up in my arm pits two to three days after diving. They were kind of like an ingrown hair. At first I thought it might be the soap mix I am using to get in the suit. So I switched to conditioner then to baby soap. Did not seem to help much. I noticed I would get them popping up all over my body too. Not like a rash but maybe a dozen besides the arm pits where there would be a lot.

I looked up rubber allergies as I thought this could be it. I have never had problems with rubber or any latex products so this seemed odd. None of the symptoms fit what I have so don't think thats what it is. The only two things I have left to what it could be is clogged pores which matches the arm pit thing from what I found on line but weird all over. Or possibly but not likely a reaction to the titanium oxide silver lining on the suit but as its not a itchy allergy rash I doubt this.

Any one have similar problems or knows what it could be and how to prevented with out changing suits. ]]> California davej http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=111755 Oceanside Paddy Hopping - Nada http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=111754&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:27:46 GMT When out of Oceanside yesterday to chase the warm water. (9/6/10) Hit 66.8 degre water about 20 miles out(230). Birds, dolfin, paddies, bait (macrel) No fish, vis was only about 20 feet. Then in to the shore for bad vis and cold water. Fun to dive but no fish. The SSTs are showing... When out of Oceanside yesterday to chase the warm water. (9/6/10) Hit 66.8 degre water about 20 miles out(230). Birds, dolfin, paddies, bait (macrel) No fish, vis was only about 20 feet.

Then in to the shore for bad vis and cold water. Fun to dive but no fish.

The SSTs are showing some warm water off ocean side. The temp at OC harber was 58 when we left. Maybe next time.


wac ]]> California polarbear http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=111754 lame question. how much lead for a 7mm. http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=111749&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:08:46 GMT im very short, and currently about 167 lbs (im usually around 150 but took a month off and went on a crabcake and beer diet). i bought a 7 mm 2 piece m&b suit. im thinking about diving in it tomorrow and im lookin for a starting point for my weights. ill be diving for whites, in fairly shallow water so id rather be a little heavy than too light. id also rather not be negative at the surface. i dive with about 8-10 lbs to be neutral around 20-25 feet in my 5 mm, but my 5 mil is so compressed that it cant really be used for referance. in fact i dove in my 3 mm not long ago and i think it may have been more bouyant than the 5. any of you short fat guys dive in a 7mm? ideally id like to be neutral around 15-20 for this dive. ]]> California XTapYouOutX http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=111749 North Coast Meat Bonanza and Experimental Smoked Octopus http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=111748&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:13:16 GMT First of all, I need to thank Brian for the pork belly, Chris for the brisket, Todd for the venison, and most of all Derek who provided the bear and elk. Without each of you, tonight would have just been four other meat varieties... ;) Seriously though, thank you. The Story.... On Sunday,... First of all, I need to thank Brian for the pork belly, Chris for the brisket, Todd for the venison, and most of all Derek who provided the bear and elk. Without each of you, tonight would have just been four other meat varieties... ;)

Seriously though, thank you.

The Story....

On Sunday, Chris and I prepped all mammalian meats, covering them with homemade spice rubs.





This morning at 1100, we fired up the offset smoker. Surprisingly, today was sunny and beautiful, a complete rarity in Humboldt County.



Knowing how long each cut of meat should be smoked is key. While most people use weight to judge cook time, thickness is really the most important. At five pounds, the heaviest cut of meat was Chris' brisket. We calculated 5-6 hours at 200-225 degrees.



The next largest cut were three pacific giant octopus tentacles that I acquired from the pacific a few weeks back. We placed this on the grill unseasoned.



While the key to keeping the thermometers within cooking range is to tune the intake (butterfly) and exhaust (chimney) valves, I believe that the most important part is to place new pieces of lump charcoal in their appropriate places at the appropriate time within the fire chamber. Today we used mesquite lump charcoal.

Left thermometer



Right thermometer



Lump addition

]]> California Kirby http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=111748 Random http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=111747&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:38:08 GMT I was doing a google search and just happened to come across one of my boat t-shirts on ebay. The weird thing is the seller is from Santa Cruz and the shirt is a medium. I have only given one to someone in Santa Cruz and it wasn't a medium. The worst part is it was selling for $.99 and didn't sell, lame. Anyway, just thought that it was really random to find one of my shirts on ebay. ]]> California CaptainLeo http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=111747