(yet another) Ft. Pickens Dive Report - 5/25/09
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Great shots of the site guys. I have seen more odd or rare creature at Ft. Pickens than anywhere else in Pensacola. I plan on going out there this coming sunday I hope I get a
peek at some of the same with maybe a octo or two.
peek at some of the same with maybe a octo or two.
cmufieldhockey8
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i love the puffer shots!!
Little to no vis, strong currents and long walks in the sand. You guys make shore diving look good. 
GLENFWB
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Denise, that is the great thing about Ft. Pickens...it is a 2 minute walk from the car to the water! You park right at the wall...walk over the wall and the water is right there. Now, I can't deny the no viz. and strong currents at times, but it is worth it! Let's put a SB dive together so you can come down and dive it.
Little to no vis, strong currents and long walks in the sand. You guys make shore diving look good.
A French Angelfish inshore in the northern Gulf is quite a find; I've never heard or seen any reputable reports of their occurrence. You can find them far offshore at places like the Flower Gardens or perhaps oil platforms.
I have the impression the viz. is usually less at Ft. Pickens than at the Destin Jetties. True?
I have the impression the viz. is usually less at Ft. Pickens than at the Destin Jetties. True?
GLENFWB
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Sounds good. We will put something together when you get back. Congrats on the 30th dive! I am doing Intro. with Rob (Diveaholic) June 27-28. I will be ready for some Intro buddies after that.
Sounds great!! I am heading away from the water and to the mountains Friday for a week on vacation. Maybe we can put something together after that for June. BTW, I did my 30th cave dive Monday.
That is awesome!! Good luck on your class! I will be glad to buddy up with you for some intro dives. I need a lot more practice before I am ready to go full cave. I still haven't done any caves outside of Marianna. We need to get the gang together and do a road trip.
Sorry to H/J the thread.
Alright all you shore diving gurus. Lets plan something for Ft Pickens for the middle or end of June!!
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Hetland
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Overall Destin Jetties probably has the better viz, but I see things at Pickens I've never seen elsewhere. Plus, in one day of diving we see Frogfish, Guitarfish, French Angels, and Large Mollusks (6"-10" tulips, crowns, and several un-id'ed). Add to that Aggresive Octopuses (after dark) and phosphorus cascades, and you've got some good diving brother!
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