Temporary Repairs Completed...

There is nothing better than getting a new toy, and itch to go try it out on a dive. I finally broke down and got dry gloves for my drysuit.Enough of the limited dexterity and cold hands, I said... We used the excuse to get in the water, have Matt visit the stacked hulls, and repair the parallel shore line section of the line. We got into the water, and swam on a 130 degree bearing to pick up the section of intact line out to the wrecks. After a 20+ minute swim out to the site, we were amazed by the visibility we had. With 30+ feet of viz, we were able to see most of the wreckage by hovering over one of the bow sections. Unfortunately, the elusive long-nosed Gar was nowhere to be seen, an encounter Matt was wishing for. Fairly large-sized bass were seen around the wrecks. On our way back towards shore, we saw a large fish laying on the bottom...possibly a pike ?... Where is Mike with his extensive knowledge of freshwater fish when you need him ?.... Upon our return to shore, Jim and I ran another section of line from the broken end onto the section which runs parallel to shore. The line now forms a letter "T" at the shoreline. The line will need to be staked and straightened at a later date to ensure that it remains in place. For now, the line is serviceable. Remember to be mindful of your air consumption if you plan on diving this site. It takes at least 20minutes to swim to the wrecks at a maximum depth of 50 feet. You must account for your bottom time and air consumption exploring the site, and have plenty of air for the return to shore with your 3 minutes safety stop. This site may have considerable boating traffic during the summer months, so caution is strongly advised. Our dive time : 52 minutes. Maximum depth : 51 feet. Water temp : 40 deg F (4.4 deg C).
P.S. Sorry, but no pics this time...