Trip Report Dive Report for Catalina 6/7 - 6/8/14

[1Shot-1Kill]

So a few of my friends and I did some diving at catalina last weekend and it was Pretty good water visibility was at an average of 25 feet, better in some spots. We stayed on the front side on the west end where the sport boats say they have been getting yellows. I didnt see any The wind was pretty bad and turned up the waters a bit. The water was at a steady 67deg. Alot of life but nothing the i wanted to shoot since i usually only go for big game. I dont think this swell is going to make things any better.

[seawolf]

Originally Posted by 1Shot-1Kill

Alot of life but nothing the i wanted to shoot since i usually only go for big game.

Big this and big that! I don't think you are grasping the point of this sport when it comes to capturing the essence of what the ocean has to offer. What ever happened to just getting away from work, enjoying the experience of being in an alien environment, finding a few smaller sized fish such as bass that make a decent meal or two and just realizing that the bigger stuff is just a bonus? C'mon, you've only been doing this for a year.

[1Shot-1Kill]

Originally Posted by seawolf

Big this and big that! I don't think you are grasping the point of this sport when it comes to capturing the essence of what the ocean has to offer. What ever happened to just getting away from work, enjoying the experience of being in an alien environment, finding a few smaller sized fish such as bass that make a decent meal or two and just realizing that the bigger stuff is just a bonus? C'mon, you've only been doing this for a year.

actually ive been "doing this" for 11 years. I didnt join this site until last year because i didnt want to deal with people like you who assume things and feel they need to preach to people who might know less than them... And grasping the point of the sport.?.. How about I respect the fish and the environment more than you do probably. Im not some kook who dives and shoots a bass just because I want to walk away with a fish or a meal. How about I dont shoot bass because they stare you in the face while you pull the trigger, I contemplate shooting my prey everytime because I know im taking its life and it has no idea what i am or that i am a threat to it, not to mention they are way more fun to fish for on rode and reel. Dont get me wrong I shoot smaller fish but just because i mentioned bigger game like yellow tail or seabass you assume I only go after big game thats pretty dam ignorant of you. So if you would like to assume more things about me and look like an ass go right ahead.

[Datsun510]

He doesn't usually shoot the smaller fish, he lets his girlfriend shoot them, the fish have a sporting chance with her on the trigger. She is still learning the sport and being taught correctly on what the sport is all about and doing it safely.

[seawolf]

I only like to pull people's chains in fun(well, sort of). To each their own. As for me, I enjoyed eating the calicos that I harvested yesterday at dinner tonight.

[Datsun510]

Originally Posted by seawolf

I only like to pull people's chains in fun(well, sort of). To each their own. As for me, I enjoyed eating the calicos that I harvested yesterday at dinner tonight.

All in good fun, I'm the same as you with the regards to hunting fish and eating them. Peace out