West Beach Paddlewheeler 6-26-6 Night Dive Report

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SuPrBuGmAn

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Josh L, Mikey P and I met up with TwoBitTxn across from Bahama Bob's yesterday around 7:45PM to go dive the West Beach Paddlewheeler. The water looked clear enough from the surface. It was a bit choppy from the wind and there seemed to be a slight current running from west to east. The water temps were a very comfortable 84F and I opted not to wear any exposure protection, just trunks. Visibility ended up being 5-10' and there is quite a bit of sawgrass moving in and starting to collect on the lower portions of the wreck. I hit a max depth of 15' for a dive lasting 68 minutes. We were schooled by spades and pinfish, mangroves jumped in and out the wreck, and there were quite a few electric skates around, but we were looking for flounder mainly. I ended up taking 10(including 2 large fish), Mikey took 5, and Josh took 3. All in all, we had a great dive.

Looking forward to this weekend, leaving the spears at home and taking the camera back out in Destin :)
 
SuPrBuGmAn:
Looking forward to this weekend, leaving the spears at home and taking the camera back out in Destin :)
When you gonna get the camera on the Paddlewheeler? I know it's a low percentage bet getting decent vis, but I'm still wanting to see whatever you can get. At least until I can break away and get down there myself :)
Rick
 
Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday :wink: Probably shooting spears on Sunday, but Monday or Tuesday I'll have the camera with me - hopefully, I can get something decent. The paddles are intact-ish and look great!

You saw the shrimp boat pictures? I wouldn't expect quality any better than that, but it'll atleast provide an idea whats out there :D
 
SuPrBuGmAn:
Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday :wink: Probably shooting spears on Sunday, but Monday or Tuesday I'll have the camera with me - hopefully, I can get something decent. The paddles are intact-ish and look great!

You saw the shrimp boat pictures? I wouldn't expect quality any better than that, but it'll atleast provide an idea whats out there :D

Cool. I'm looking forward to taking a few fish with my new License!

I may even invest in a pole spear.
 

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