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Heading to Sugarloaf with the family next week. Just wnated to see what the viz and seas have been lately. Any suggestions?

I just wanted to give everyone a heads-up about a new spear fishing tournament this year. The annual "Fishing for Families" tournament that benefits the Pensacola Ronald McDonald house has added a spear fishing category. It will be held July 16th with three categories (grouper, flounder, red...

Has anyone dove the reef off Casino Beach recently? I am thinking of heading out there Sunday. Thanks!

I have yet to dive the O, usually looks too crowded for my tastes. Maybe I will have to take a day off of work and try it out soon.

Another thumbs up for Gary. Never dove with him but know several who have and all where very happy with the charter.

Two questions. Will spear guns be allowed? What is the price? (PM me) Thanks!

When I was certified I was taught to buddy breathe. If a student panics during any step in the training there can be serious consequences.

Thank you for the update, that is relatively good news. It was a bad scene witht that much family present. I will say that all present divers and Vortex personel responded quickly and professionally.

Does anyone have any information on the diver who surfaced unconscious at Vortex Saturday? All I know is that he was breathing on his own (very weak), and left by chopper. Any update on accident cause and condition of diver would be appreciated.

Funny thing, Dixie Diving didn't even ask about a powerhead in his original post........:-)

I spearfish, and yes, I carry a powerhead. I have no intention of using it unless I absolutley have to. I have a had several shark encounters, but have never felt the need to kill one. That being said, I will not spear without carrying a powerhead. Just makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside...

I always keep a handheld (GPS & radio) and printed numbers as a backup. It may save the day should your primary crash.

I was out diving today when the call you hate to hear came across the radio. A dive boat was radioing the Coast Guard asking for help - unconscious diver, bleeding from lung, no pulse. It was a sad day on the water. Everyone please be safe, it is a fun sport, but not without hazards.

Gas up the boat, call some friends, and hit the rigs/wrecks that are far offshore........

I run 3 to 4 racks on my boat depending on the number of divers. First thing to do is weave some anchor rope in and out of wire on the bottom. This will keep it from marking up your boat floor or truck bed. If you dive aluminum 80s, they will rattle like crazy is choppy seas. A cheap and easy...

I have taken some AJ off the Allen before, everytime I have been there the viz was less than stellar. I hit the Sparkman Liberty ship Sunday and it had a few fish (speared the only AJ I saw), but nothing to write home about.

Just curious to see if anyone has life insurance that covers diving. If so, who do you have it through? A lot of policies exlude "extreme sports" such as diving. Thanks!

My last boat was a Wellcraft. I think they are solid boats for the money. Mine road well and I never had a major problem out of it (just superficial topside gelcoat cracks). Unless you really know how to inspect a boat, a survey is always a good idea.

I had a bow rider and went to a "dive boat". After a lot of research and several test rides I went with a Grady White. Gradys have a patented hull (SeaVee2). Steep deadrise at the bow and tapers at the back for better roll control. If you can find a deal on one, I would highly recommend looking...

I am anxious to see the new woody elite. I have the older version 38 Special and love the gun. I may have to upgrade to one of the new sawed off magnums!