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Old 11-10-2017, 03:20 PM   #1
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Heading to Destin for Thanksgiving week. My wife's family rented a house out and I will be looking to slip out and get the fins wet Nov 22-24th if anyone local or in the area at that time needs a dive buddy (not sure if I will be able to get my wife up early to dive with me on vacation, especially if it is cold). As of now, the plan is to spearfish by shore or rent a kayak, but if someone has a boat and would like another freediver, I would gladly split fuel, ice costs, etc. After doing some online research, I have a few questions if anyone is familiar with the area. I understand the jetties are off limits as well as the main bridge. Are the pilings on the Mid Bay Bridge legal to spearfish? How about the private docks in the bay? I don't expect anyone to give up their secret spots, but if you have any general tips on areas to avoid or places accessible for shore/kayak dives it would be appreciated. Also, any recommendations on a place to rent a kayak would be helpful.
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Old 11-13-2017, 09:13 AM   #2
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Heading to Destin for Thanksgiving week. My wife's family rented a house out and I will be looking to slip out and get the fins wet Nov 22-24th if anyone local or in the area at that time needs a dive buddy (not sure if I will be able to get my wife up early to dive with me on vacation, especially if it is cold). As of now, the plan is to spearfish by shore or rent a kayak, but if someone has a boat and would like another freediver, I would gladly split fuel, ice costs, etc. After doing some online research, I have a few questions if anyone is familiar with the area. I understand the jetties are off limits as well as the main bridge. Are the pilings on the Mid Bay Bridge legal to spearfish? How about the private docks in the bay? I don't expect anyone to give up their secret spots, but if you have any general tips on areas to avoid or places accessible for shore/kayak dives it would be appreciated. Also, any recommendations on a place to rent a kayak would be helpful.
MidBay bridge pilings are legal. There's some question over private docks (water rights, etc) in the bay but I'm told that if public fishing isn't allowed then the dock(s) is legal. I'm new at this but I trust my source.
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Old 11-13-2017, 12:41 PM   #3
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Thanks for your response.
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Old 11-13-2017, 02:03 PM   #4
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Any docks or bridges that do not allow public fishing or swimming are legal. Stop by the shop while you're here for more info and we'll try to point in the fishiest direction!
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Any docks or bridges that do not allow public fishing or swimming are legal. Stop by the shop while you're here for more info and we'll try to point in the fishiest direction!
Is this J?
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Old 11-13-2017, 06:59 PM   #6
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Any docks or bridges that do not allow public fishing or swimming are legal. Stop by the shop while you're here for more info and we'll try to point in the fishiest direction!
Great. Yes, we're definitely going to stop by the shop. You guys doing Black Friday again this year?
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Old 11-13-2017, 08:19 PM   #7
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Not John but he will be around that weekend. We will definitely be doing some amazing Black Friday sales as well as cyber Monday for those who can't make it to the shop. See you then!
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Old 11-13-2017, 10:22 PM   #8
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Not John but he will be around that weekend. We will definitely be doing some amazing Black Friday sales as well as cyber Monday for those who can't make it to the shop. See you then!
Ok, I won’t make it down again til December but I do love gear! I’ll keep an eye on the website over that weekend. Thanks!
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Old 11-22-2017, 01:20 PM   #9
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Is this J?
Who's this?
I'm around and will be getting wet with clients.
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Old 11-22-2017, 03:32 PM   #10
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I wondered if Triton was Jon from Benthic. I’m down in Destin a few times a year and discovered Destin Spearfishing Adventures this past summer. Class outfit, and I’m always thinking about the next outing.
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Old 11-22-2017, 03:37 PM   #11
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Not John but he will be around that weekend. We will definitely be doing some amazing Black Friday sales as well as cyber Monday for those who can't make it to the shop. See you then!
Today’s Wednesday. I have my debit card ready for Friday! I’ll be down Dec. 7. If I buy online on Friday can I pick it up in person then?
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Old 11-22-2017, 04:23 PM   #12
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Cool. We'll take care of you.
This is a great time of the year for spearing in our area.

Happy Thanksgiving guys

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Old 11-22-2017, 04:32 PM   #13
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Cool. We'll take care of you.
This is a great time of the year for spearing in our area.

Happy Thanksgiving guys


Sounds good! You as well!
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