we were out 42 miles south of grand isle in 188 feet of water. both dives, the schools were under 100'. lately the vis has been terrible because the mississippi river is around 12' over norm and it is pushing dirty water into the gulf. even though we were 42 miles out, we still did not see blue water! we are hoping that the river goes down so we can start diving blue water again, instead of this horrible murk. (it sometimes will clear up at 60', 100' or never, you just dont know until you dive that particular rig) I know i said i woul try freediving, but i am not set up for that yet. i am still using a riding rig. besides, one of those amberjacks took 8-10 minutes for me to subdue. i could not believe how hard those things pull! it seemed like forever before i could string the fish. i just cant see myself freediving yet, too new of a spearfisherman right now. ( more excuses later) were heading out this weekend, hopefully more big fish. i will let you know.
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