Looking for divers in the northwest Georgia area

[ZOOMBADA]

I am looking for any divers in the Northwest Ga. area who would like to do some lake dives. I am an experienced diver and am in need of a dive buddy. The friend I have done most of my lake diving with has moved to Texas and I have not been able to do as much lake diving this summer. I know that lake diving is not as exciting as the caribbean but it does help keep you on your game. I would like to dive Carters lake in Oakman, Ga. I have dove there several times, and most of the time had good viz. Sometimes, the viz can be as good as 15 feet ( not bad for lake dives). The water temp in the summer is quite good ( around 85 surface, 70-75 80ft. under). I have a boat and don't mind footing the gas bill. If your not familiar with carters lake, look it up on the web, it is the deepest lake in Ga. with no shore development. It is fed by a small river and several trout streams. The area is stunningly beautifull. You will often have deer watching from the shore as you get ready to dive.

thanks for any responses,
zoombada

 

[mike_s]

I'd ask that this thread be moved to Deep Dixie Divers sub-forum as it covers this geographic area.... You'll find it at http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/deep-dixie-divers

 

[floridanewbe]

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[serialdata]

Zoom,
I have fished the lake several times and have to agree that the views are great. I will dive it when ever you want. I am experianced (not pro or anything)..but as long as we are staying in the 90 foot range, count me in. That lake is very deep and I want no part of doing 100 plus feet dives. No need to foot the gas bill (your boat my gas) or vis versa. Just post up when you wanna go or PM me.

-Rob

 

[irishsquid]

Zoom,
I have fished the lake several times and have to agree that the views are great. I will dive it when ever you want. I am experianced (not pro or anything)..but as long as we are staying in the 90 foot range, count me in. That lake is very deep and I want no part of doing 100 plus feet dives. No need to foot the gas bill (your boat my gas) or vis versa. Just post up when you wanna go or PM me.

-Rob

I'll go along with this also. I've wondered what Carters was like. I have been to Dive Haven in Cartersville, dive the quarries between Chattanooga and Knoxville regularly, and occasionally the Tn. river in downtown Chatt.
PM me sometime when you want to go diving. There are quite a few of us divers in the Chattanooga area.

 

[irishsquid]

P.S. Welcome aboard!

 

[ZOOMBADA]

I would love to go any time you guys are ready. Sorry, for the late reply. I just got notified that someone had responded to my post. We may want to set this trip up for warmer weather. Now, would be a great time to start planning for late spring or early summer. But if you guys want to do some cold water diving, thats fine with me.

 

[ZOOMBADA]

Irish,

by the way, that tn river diving is some pretty rough stuff. What kind of viz do you get? The only place up there that i have seen decent viz is on soddy lake, but it's not too deep, mostly about 15'-30'. I would estimate viz at soddy to be about 5' on a good day. Soddy is a little better than the river because soddy creek is so clear.

 

[RiverPearl]

Have you ever dove Lake Jocassee or the Hothole at Keowee (which is great if you\\\'re into diving during the cold weather, the water temp stays around a constant 78 degrees!) Come and check them out sometime!!!