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• Jul 28, 2003

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For those St. River fans who don't already know, the cable from the Monarch to shore is buried under at least 3 feet of sand. It disappears into the sand about 30 (+/-) feet from the Monarch. We were unable to find the connection point at the Monarch. It's about impossible (with only 4 people and one entrenching tool) to dig out.

So when you're drifting from the barge, either rig your own jump line (which we did) or come out at the CSL docks.

Just an FYI. (Viz was GREAT Saturday.)

 

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• Jul 28, 2003

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Thank you for the heads up.

Paula

 

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• Aug 4, 2003

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But I have to do that dive somtime this season. My dive buddy lives within walking distance of the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron and we still havent ventured to the Canadian side for a little diving.

 

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• Aug 5, 2003

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If you're familiar with the Port Huron side, and the process of diving in the St. Clair, you'll like the Canadian side. It has some excellent drift dives also. You should try and hook up with someone over there who can tip you off to the methods/procedures (for lack of a better term). But, frankly, I like it better than the Port Huron side.

 

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• Aug 5, 2003

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I'm familiar with the Port Huron area dives, but only in Lake Huron. I havent set a fin in the St. Clair River yet on either side, and I dont plan on doing so without someone with experience tagging along. I would definitely want to start off on the Canadian side as the current by the CSL docks isnt as bad. Plus I hear there are some fish to look at among the pilings, which would add some more sights to check out along with the Monarch.