[abusingelves]

hey dudes!

got out today at a bay near clifden. mainly to forrage for shellfish, as i didn't expect any fish. scoped out the area on google earth first, so i knew exactly what to expect. large shallow bay sandy bottom.

got in at 20 to 1 making repeat dives, in about 6 metres. picked up some clams, and one welk. there were a lot of welks, but only took one to try as a tester. so i'm open to recipes if i could get them before tomorrow evening.

was in for just over an hour. elios 5mm suit kept me toasty warm, and didn't feel cold in the slightest. viz was around 6metres. great to see it.

got stopped at a garda checkpoint just outside clifden. had the speargun on the backseat. was thinking that this would be interesting as i puled up to the garda. but he didn't even notice the gun ( was a bit dissapointed) and he waved me on after checking tax and insurance.

felt great to get out. here's to a successful season.

cooked the clams with a little white wine and soy sauce and garlic. and they were good, if a bit salty. perhaps eave out the soy sauce next time.

good on you guys for getting out too. cold is no excuse! elios all the way!
i've been well impressed with my suit, and its warming abilities.

will try and get photo's up tomorrow, have to resize them.