Cape Town South Africa

[brett eagle]

Well i dont think any one will be spearing after todays storm almost drown on the golf course.... I live in tokai so i will definately give the false bay guys a call
Not so keen on the whole shark vibe, never had any problems in SA or masambique with sharks while spearing
Do any of you carry powerheads?

[capetownguy]

yup i did, but sold it to michael on condition i can use it when i like until i leave for the uk shweet deal! haha
will definately let you know next time we go!

[Lenny]

Oh BTW
Hey Brett, nice to meet you dude, I look forward to joining you on a dive or vise versa

[Lenny]

hehe, I have been trying to make one for years, nobody can tell me how. Also I suspect that if a GW wants to take a bite out of you you will only know about it when it is to late

[capetownguy]

lots of guys carry them, my wetsuit even has a pouch in the sleeve custom made for one, but i've never had one, illegal to buy them i think dunno about making them or owning them.....but theres posts on the net that tell you how. off the top of my head i would say you take a shotgun shell and put wax on it to make it waterproofe...then a piece of hosepipe on the bottom with wax in that too, this gets put on the end of your gun by pushing the spear through the wax and bobs your uncle! dont take my word for it, its prolly not correct, best to check on the net!

[brett eagle]

I think i would have more chance making a light bulb than an opperational powerhead, think i i made one it would hit the GWS it would smile and it would be eagle-sushi
Should test it one on a klipvis first to make sure it works...lol
Im keen to wet my spears when the water clears, and might try get down to plett nxt week...sweet

[Swedish Jim]

Powerhead for dummies. 9mm jammed and waxed into a small gauge hosepipe (10mm) about 9cm long. Pop it over the spear tip when needed. Theoretically the spear become the firing pin. I carried then for few for years in the 80s and 90s, even put it on a couple of times (KZN) never had to use it. I no longer bother today. It wont work on a klippie and it buggers your spear should you fire it.

[Lenny]

Hey Brett, are you goin to plett alone, want a dive buddy?

[Swedish Jim]

Was in Plet freediving over the weekend. Awsome viz off Robberg. Played with seals. water was 17 deg. enjoy!

[Lenny]

Right boys, lets hear what's happening this weekend? I hear Bellville has a comp on. Anyone got details? Louis phoned me on wednesday and said he would give me details yesterday but I must have missed his call so i'm all in the dark. (Not that i really think i will be able to shoot anything worth weighing in but, I would love to join in on the fun)

Went for a dive two weeks ago at Millers with two guys from houtbay that I met on facebook. Anyways what an awsum dive! pretty clean clear water about 15m viz. Swam out to those two rocks that stick out 50m behind the back row of kelp, where I shot a John Brown. Also missed nice big hottie I guess about 1kg. We then swam 50m out to the left to a small little reef where we saw a nice big gallie, some wildeperd. James shot an awsum Roman 1.5-2kg. I saw one a bit smaller, but blew my chances of getting him when I chased him into his hole and then ran out of breath. On the way back I shot the biggest butter fish I have ever seen. It's gonna make two very tasty fillets, batered and fried. All in all an awsum dive!

Also another question for those who have shark shields. That green light on the side of the unit, it is supposed to flash right?

[capetownguy]

hehe nice report bru...
ya mine used to flash when it stops flashing and goes red is when u have the problem
9meter swell this weekend!!!! yikes!
surfing weather!

[Yogaman]

Huzit everyone! That dive sounds lekker, Lenny!

Quick question to everyone (I've just posted it in another thread, but I'll stick it here as well): What fish have you seen between hout bay and blouberg? Obviously lots of Hotties, but what else? Anything big and exciting? Would be keen to hear!

Paul

[Capespearo]

Couple of spots to get a Gallie between Llandudno and Bakoven (although most are now reserve),otherwise in the kelp at Melkbos for a Cob,Stump or Steenbras at the right time.

[Lenny]

Hey guys another question:

Is the shark shield supposed to shock the !@#$ out of you! Flip, i switched it on for about 3 seconds and then could not bare it anymore!

Went for my first dive at buffels on saturday, i went in a bit late so the south easter had picked up and the water was getting murkier and rougher. Did really get anything worth reporting, swam with some seals, lots of jellyfsh and I saw a huge cuttlefish which was quite cool. Some other guys went in at the same time and came out the same time but they dived further south down the coast, they shot huge Gallie (like competion winners!) anyways I guess you gotta know the spots.

so sounds like this weekend is out. What about the atlantic side?

[Capespearo]

Are you in the water when you switch it on ? If so,you may sometimes feel a very weak "pulse",but it in no way should shock you.
But if you're out the water and the tail earths into the water,prepare for a good "klap".Have jumped into the boat a few times without having switched it off,hard lesson to learn