As I approached where I was going to take a dip I can see a gravel bar that protruded about 300 feet from the bank and there was only about 3 feet of water above it. So I thought that would be nice to dive all the way around it..
Air temp-92
Surface temp-80+
bottom temp-75
depth-27 +10 altitude=37'
total bottom time--45 min.
I dropped off on the one side and started down. It was very murky. Not much to see and only a few fish. the bottom was all turned up, so I worked my away around the point and headed towards the other side. Much better. the viz was better and almost intermediately the fish started to show up.
The rock formations was pretty good also.
It seemed there were fish under
every set of rocks. I played peek-a-boo with one under a stump. you will see it in the video below.
The parent fish are amazing. I watched one for a long time protecting its nest from all the smaller fish. I am sure I didn't help by hanging around. Their seemed to be another nest that was abandoned near by. The small fish were all over it.
Today I found the thermocline. It was at about 27'. I couldn't believe how cold it was and how foggy the water looked. I didn't go below it. didn't see any need for it. oh, and there was no pictures or photos because my little cheap camera wouldn't function at that depth. I tried. I didnt see any fish at all at that depth.
The last time I had my tank filled, I talked to Nate about my pink dive sack that I used for an anchor for my flag. I asked if he had any solutions. He did. I guess they make a sack divers use gather stuff with. it was of a red mesh and closed and locked at the top. It was from Trident (yeah another sticker for my tank). It absolutely worked fantastic. It was cheap too! So I hooked my snap onto the metal ring that locked at the top, filled it up with some big rocks when I got to the bottom, and wala! Perfect anchor for my dive flag.
When I am done I just place the 30' rope in the sack and close it up. And also if I find anything cool or garbage, I can just swim back to my flag and put it in the sack.
My fins are starting to loosen up. Not as stiff any more. I am using a set of ScubaPro Sport jets. Nothing too fancy and only about $69.00. I will upgrade when I figure out what I think is best for me. But they work great for now.
Here is my video below. Yep still the ole cheap camera!
Youtube link here
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