Anyone interested in getting some dives in at the Hot Hole can join us on April 26th, 2009 at 2:30 pm. If you would like to join us please contact me either by PM or at upstatescuba@gmail.com cost of the charter is $25
Lake Keowee SC Hot Hole Open Charter April 26th, 2009
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come dive the lake with us and maybe you will get to see this fish, They are there I have seen them myself and no they don't bite divers so far. ha ha
below news story seen on www.wyff.com and the NBC nightly news recently
Lake Keowee, S.C. -- When an Upstate fisherman got a bite and reeled in his catch, he didn’t expect something that could bite back.
The strange fish came up snapping with a very sharp set of teeth.
Joshua Humphrey said, "We looked it up on the Internet and found some pictures of piranhas --found this exact one. It's called a Red Pacu."
The Pacu is a close cousin to the flesh-eating Amazonian terror.
The good news is that Pacus are mostly vegetarian, and have never been known to eat people.
Humphrey said, “When he came up and snapped one time, he come up, he was biting and stuff."
Humphrey’s mom called a Clemson fishery professor to find out how the fish ended up so far away from Brazil.
The professor said it was probably someone’s pet that had been released.
"Said they sell them down there at Wal-Mart, and they release them in the water when they get too big for their tank," Humphrey said.
There are questions about how a rain forest fish survived a harsh winter, but local fishermen have a theory. They say that the Oconee nuclear plant on Lake Keowee causes “hot-holes” where the fish survive.
Humphrey said, "They said there's a bunch of them getting caught up there, so obviously they are adapting."
The Clemson professor said only a few Pacu have been caught in the Upstate, but if they start to multiply, they could present a problem.
Humphrey said, "These fish are going to eat all the bait fish and around, which in turn, is going to kill all our big fish."
The Clemson professor said that it’s best not to release pet fish, and owners should probably find another way to dispose of them. He said Pacus are considered a staple food in Brazil and make a tasty entrée.
below news story seen on www.wyff.com and the NBC nightly news recently
Lake Keowee, S.C. -- When an Upstate fisherman got a bite and reeled in his catch, he didn’t expect something that could bite back.
The strange fish came up snapping with a very sharp set of teeth.
Joshua Humphrey said, "We looked it up on the Internet and found some pictures of piranhas --found this exact one. It's called a Red Pacu."
The Pacu is a close cousin to the flesh-eating Amazonian terror.
The good news is that Pacus are mostly vegetarian, and have never been known to eat people.
Humphrey said, “When he came up and snapped one time, he come up, he was biting and stuff."
Humphrey’s mom called a Clemson fishery professor to find out how the fish ended up so far away from Brazil.
The professor said it was probably someone’s pet that had been released.
"Said they sell them down there at Wal-Mart, and they release them in the water when they get too big for their tank," Humphrey said.
There are questions about how a rain forest fish survived a harsh winter, but local fishermen have a theory. They say that the Oconee nuclear plant on Lake Keowee causes “hot-holes” where the fish survive.
Humphrey said, "They said there's a bunch of them getting caught up there, so obviously they are adapting."
The Clemson professor said only a few Pacu have been caught in the Upstate, but if they start to multiply, they could present a problem.
Humphrey said, "These fish are going to eat all the bait fish and around, which in turn, is going to kill all our big fish."
The Clemson professor said that it’s best not to release pet fish, and owners should probably find another way to dispose of them. He said Pacus are considered a staple food in Brazil and make a tasty entrée.
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We live in a diverse area of South Carolina. The opportunities for fun and excitement are endless. Upstate Scuba likes to take advantage of all the fun and excitement in our area! Come join us and explore the local lakes and underwater world few people every get to experience. Many people know family and friends who have history in the lake Jocassee area. Come relive the past underwater, experience the history and heritage this area has to offer. We will be offering local lake trips as the year goes on. Please give us a call or check-out our events page!
Boat Trip to Lake Keowee (Hot Hole)
April 26, 2009 at 2:30 PM
We will be taking a boat trip to the Hot Hole on April 26, 2009. Please sign-up at the store! The cost of the trip is $25.00/person equipment and air fills are extra. This a great place to dive and gives you a chance to get back in the water before summer arrives! If you have any questions please call the store at: 864-653-3483 or email us at: fundiving@upstatescuba.com
You may also contact Robert Porter at: 864-508-0116
April 26, 2009 at 2:30 PM
We will be taking a boat trip to the Hot Hole on April 26, 2009. Please sign-up at the store! The cost of the trip is $25.00/person equipment and air fills are extra. This a great place to dive and gives you a chance to get back in the water before summer arrives! If you have any questions please call the store at: 864-653-3483 or email us at: fundiving@upstatescuba.com
You may also contact Robert Porter at: 864-508-0116
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Dive Trip to Myrtle Beach[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]August 21-23, 2009[/FONT]
We have a great trip planned in August! We will be diving off the coast of South Carolina at Merrill's Inlet and staying at the Holiday Inn Express!
Cost of the trip is $307.96/pp/dbl occupancy
$428.92/pp/single occupancy
This includes hotel, diving, and air fills[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]! Diving will be on August 22-23. You may also go back to the room after your dive on Sunday to get ready for the ride home. If you want great diving close to home this is the trip for you! Sign-up sheets are at the store.
For more information please call the store at: 864-653-3483 or email us at: fundiving@upstatescuba.com
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BONAIRE, N.A.
We have a special dive trip through our good friends at Underwater Adventures in Sumpter, SC. A dive trip to Bonaire!! Anyone interested in this fantastic dive trip may contact them at: dive@underh2oadventures.com
A Diver's Paradise!
June 27-July 4, 2009
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]August 21-23, 2009[/FONT]
We have a great trip planned in August! We will be diving off the coast of South Carolina at Merrill's Inlet and staying at the Holiday Inn Express!
Cost of the trip is $307.96/pp/dbl occupancy
$428.92/pp/single occupancy
This includes hotel, diving, and air fills[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]! Diving will be on August 22-23. You may also go back to the room after your dive on Sunday to get ready for the ride home. If you want great diving close to home this is the trip for you! Sign-up sheets are at the store.
For more information please call the store at: 864-653-3483 or email us at: fundiving@upstatescuba.com
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BONAIRE, N.A.
We have a special dive trip through our good friends at Underwater Adventures in Sumpter, SC. A dive trip to Bonaire!! Anyone interested in this fantastic dive trip may contact them at: dive@underh2oadventures.com
A Diver's Paradise!
June 27-July 4, 2009
The package includes 8 days, 7 nights in a fully equipped apartment at Buddy Dive Resort, 7 days rental vehicle, 6 days of unlimited air fills plus 6 boat dives, breakfast buffet daily, a $75 food/beverage credit, Welcome drink, Manager's Rum Punch Party, airport transfers, all government taxes.
Does not include: airfare, marine park fees, food/beverage not mentioned above, gasoline, & other excursions.
Starting at $1050 per person. A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot. Final payment is due May 1, 2009. Once a deposit is made you will fall under the Cancellation Policy for Buddy Dive Resort. We recommend travel & dive insurance for everyone. For details on policies please contact the store.
WE MUST HAVE A DEPOSIT BY DEC. 31ST TO LOCK IN OUR RESERVATION!
Does not include: airfare, marine park fees, food/beverage not mentioned above, gasoline, & other excursions.
Starting at $1050 per person. A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot. Final payment is due May 1, 2009. Once a deposit is made you will fall under the Cancellation Policy for Buddy Dive Resort. We recommend travel & dive insurance for everyone. For details on policies please contact the store.
WE MUST HAVE A DEPOSIT BY DEC. 31ST TO LOCK IN OUR RESERVATION!
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There are four slots left for the Keowee Lake trip this sunday April 26th, 2009
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