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07-22-2007, 10:59 AM | #1 |
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Excellent Trip Saturday July 21st.
What a great trip! We took the Donzi out after sitting for more than six months. I was more than a little apprehensive about how it would perform. The steering was stiff and the motors wouldn't idle well at all (not good pulling up to rigs) but all in all it ran pretty well. It was a little chunky getting out of Galveston but got better as the day passed and we didn't get a drop of rain. We hit several rigs out to about 55 miles and limited on snapper and got a few sheepies and some big dog snapper in the bargain. The best water clarity we had all day was 23 miles out. We had 6 total on board, 4 tank divers with three tanks each (Dave, Wayne, Steele and Mike) and 2 free divers (Chris "Carsonwild" and Me). MakoMike acted as divemaster and helped keep all the gear safely stowed and kept track of everyone's down time. The rest of the guys pitched in and helped make the trip as worry-free for me as possible.
The highlight of my day was nailing this nice snapper freediving on the first spearfishing trip on this boat, on the first dive down, on the first rig we stopped at, first time in a new wetsuit, first shot with a new gun. |
07-22-2007, 01:23 PM | #2 |
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Re: Excellent Trip Saturday July 21st.
Nice Snappa!
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07-22-2007, 01:56 PM | #3 |
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Re: Excellent Trip Saturday July 21st.
Excellent Freediving Skills. Great Job! Oh, and I'm really starting to like your boat more and more. You still wanting to sell?
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07-22-2007, 02:46 PM | #4 |
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Re: Excellent Trip Saturday July 21st.
Steve, we all had a blast! You set the standard with that first snapper. I guess he realized how much you paid for that suit! I agree with Steele's assesment though, them snapper have been hunted quite a bit already, they were definitely gun shy. I think a good investment for me would be a battery powered dremel, that little file on my gerber got a good workout!
Fun was aplenty and had by all. Man alive am I feelin it today! I have said it before, but thanks for the lift. I think Steele will post up his pictures and video sometime soon. If you have anymore, post up! Thanks for the memories! Thanks again hoss! |
07-22-2007, 05:22 PM | #5 |
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Re: Excellent Trip Saturday July 21st.
Steve, Thanks for the great trip. I'm ready to do it again anytime. That Donzi got us out there FAST and painless. I might just have to take that off your hands. Below are links to the photo album from my camera, and some under water videos we shot on the trip. I usually don't get any under water pics or footage, because I am busy with the real task at hand. However due to a gun problem, I was able to get around to it. The footage was taken, by myself and mike. Not much interesting footage, but it is there for anyone who wants to check it out. No film critique needed. Also, I forgot to ask but, what were you yelling at mike?
http://lsu.facebook.com/album.php?ai...d&id=567009744 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UQSaA19chg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svIZpVttObQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3XtAjo8cFQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLmGbPfJPhk |
07-22-2007, 07:24 PM | #6 |
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Re: Excellent Trip Saturday July 21st.
Nice report, pics, and video! Did you guys make it to the weigh in today?
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07-22-2007, 07:41 PM | #7 | |
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Re: Excellent Trip Saturday July 21st.
The boat's definately for sale. I'm going to list it on Boat Trader and Ebay.
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07-22-2007, 07:50 PM | #8 | |
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07-22-2007, 07:56 PM | #9 |
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Re: Excellent Trip Saturday July 21st.
awesome kill on a breathhold!
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07-22-2007, 08:44 PM | #10 |
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Re: Excellent Trip Saturday July 21st.
Yo Whaoome - more details...what was that new guy you were shooting?
Nice catch. Scott
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07-23-2007, 09:24 AM | #12 |
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Re: Excellent Trip Saturday July 21st.
Nice report. I am glad someone was able to kill some fish. Glad the weather held up.
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07-23-2007, 10:53 AM | #13 |
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Re: Excellent Trip Saturday July 21st.
You guys slayed em. Sweet report!
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07-25-2007, 10:47 AM | #14 |
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Re: Excellent Trip Saturday July 21st.
Thanks steve what a awsome trip.
It was my first time out and had a blast. Steve realy sold me on the Rabitech Stealth I have been thinking about getting one. Looks like i'll be getting one next week. I'm working on my float line and float. My JBL pole spears not going to cut it. |
07-28-2007, 03:03 PM | #15 |
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Re: Excellent Trip Saturday July 21st.
NICE JOB STEVE(and company!!)!!!! That looks like a nice trip.
Steele, thanks for the pictures...Facebook is a really nice tool. Erik Sun
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