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Cardon Man
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Great discussion on the ethics and science of spearfishing. I think spearfishing is indeed a noble sport. What does concern me is that under some
circumstances it's damn near impossible for spearo guys and rod and reel guys to fish the same spot. Take the great wahoo spots in the Pacific, for
example. If you travel a long way in a panga only to find a group of spear guys anchored on the rock...you're forced to move on. But a group of
trolling sportfishing pangas can fish the same exact rock with no conflict. It's a bit of a disappointment to find spear guys in the water when you
get to your favorite spot...to say the least. And there seems to be more spear guys every year.
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capt. mike
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All - i know Dale personally, have flown him to expeditions.
He is a pro of the highest order, is fully licensed regulated and fluent Spanish.
He does TV shows for Discovery channel and few know more about sport and free diving than he does.
He is nothing less than respectful of the marine ecology and how he conducts his business.
Nice work again Dale.
formerly Ordained in Rev. Ewing\'s Church by Mail - busted on tax fraud.......
Now joined L. Ron Hoover\'s church of Appliantology
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Cardon Man
Great discussion on the ethics and science of spearfishing. I think spearfishing is indeed a noble sport. What does concern me is that under some
circumstances it's damn near impossible for spearo guys and rod and reel guys to fish the same spot. Take the great wahoo spots in the Pacific, for
example. If you travel a long way in a panga only to find a group of spear guys anchored on the rock...you're forced to move on. But a group of
trolling sportfishing pangas can fish the same exact rock with no conflict. It's a bit of a disappointment to find spear guys in the water when you
get to your favorite spot...to say the least. And there seems to be more spear guys every year. |
I hear ya on this one. With divers in the water its just not safe to be driving boats and trolling around them. I bet it sucks to go out there and
see that. AT least you have the courtesy to do the right and safe thing. Ive seen boats argue with each other over the same rock or kelp paddy for
that matter so I wouldnt say that all rod and reel fishermen share your sharing attitude.
Its a trade off. In a boat your dry and warm, can drink some coffee or beer, listen to the radio, and cover lots of miles trolling. With freedive
spearfishing you have to be in the water, fighting the current, being cold, getting stung in the face by jellyfish, and hope you see a fish close
enough, that is the right kind to harvest.
I compare it to the morning commute. People in cars get to be warm, listen to the radio, and sip coffee. The people that ride motorcycles can cut
the lane and get to work faster. It makes the car drivers upset sometimes, but the motorcycle rider has to sacrifice comfort for a better chance at
getting to work faster. He dosent get to drink coffee or be warm or relax. So its a trade off. I suppose those that are willing to get in the water
have a more uncomfortable, harder time getting fish than the person in the boat. But that is the choice of the individual. If my dive boat pulls up
to a rock and its got lots of boats already there, I leave. If a diver gets in the water in that circumstance then they are the ones that are being
dicks.
Fortunately for me, I never see people on my spots.
I think you should go out and get some gear and become one of us.....
Come to the dark side.......
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steekers
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Ive been trying to find Dale's contact number. The links don't seem to work. Anyone know his email or phone number? Thanks.
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fishbuck
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I commented a while back that I didn't think the business model would suceed.
Fizzled-out...? Where are you Dale?
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
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dizzyspots
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found Dale over on FB...still running a boat and charter..launches at Papa's and still has the castle in Puertecitos
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fishbuck
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Nice. I stand corrected. Good job Dale!
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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fishbuck
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Quote: Originally posted by dizzyspots  | | found Dale over on FB...still running a boat and charter..launches at Papa's and still has the castle in Puertecitos |
Can you give more clues on the facebook page for Dale. I might want to go diving with him someday. If he is still in business...
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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