Can you recommend a dive shop in Ft. Laureldale?

[jet126]

The currents were ripping today (3+ knots). We were scheduled to do a wreck but ended up doing two drift dives instead. No worries. On the first I saw the biggest friggin parrot fish I've ever seen - at least 4 ft. I'm not exaggerating. And the second dive we saw reef squid, a turtle, nurse sharks, morays, lobster and a stone crab being cleaned by an angelfish. Oh and did I mention all the hogfish? I don't spear and I wished I had a hawaiian sling.
Welcome to South Florida.

[DMWiz]

Originally Posted by jet126

The currents were ripping today (3+ knots). We were scheduled to do a wreck but ended up doing two drift dives instead. No worries. On the first I saw the biggest friggin parrot fish I've ever seen - at least 4 ft. I'm not exaggerating. And the second dive we saw reef squid, a turtle, nurse sharks, morays, lobster and a stone crab being cleaned by an angelfish. Oh and did I mention all the hogfish? I don't spear and I wished I had a hawaiian sling.
Welcome to South Florida.

There are a bunch of huge midnight parrotfish around, I don't know if those are the ones you saw. They are usually in small pods of 4 to 5 fish however.

[jet126]

Wiz -
This was a stoplight. The remora is about 1 ft so you get a little perspective on the size of this mutant! He was on the false reef east of Razzle Dazzle.
I was diving with the Video Dude. These are a couple stills off his video. We'll be on Enzo's boat next Tues 10/20 btw. I'm into my event season now so my "weekends" are whenever I can grab a day off! Anyone is welcome to join us - can't make any promises but my animal karma has been good lately ...
jet

[DMWiz]

THAT IS A BEAST!
You're very lucky to have weekends in the middle of the work week... I love diving during the week I just don't get many free weekdays anymore say hello to VD for me. I'll probably be diving & fishing the weekend after your dive since it's my b-day =)

[Sasha_K]

:-) That's too funny. I'll definitely post a message when I arrive & decide on dive op and the day(s) I will dive on.

If my girlfriend comes along for snorkeling, is there generally anyting for her to see near the dive sites? Or should I just plan on taking a different snorkling trip altogether. Ideally she can snorkel while I am diving...

Sasha

[No Misses]

For a easy snorkle trip, I would recommend the Nuestra Senora Snorkel Trail -AKA Datura Ave Beach Dive.
Fill Express -- The Best Shore Dive in Florida

There is parking nearby and a shower.

[scubagirlj]

that's why you might like sea experience for an afternoon boat(2:00 leave time)-they usually do a shallow reef with snorklers and divers kind of tag along-lots of marine life and usually an hour bt

[divergirl4u]

Originally Posted by Splitlip

Hey Sasha.

Visit Scubaboard, Florida Conch Divers forum. You'll get a butt load.

(Conch Divers are nice people)

[divergirl4u]

I like Fill Express
Fill Express
And Force E
Florida Scuba Diving, Dive Florida's Best Sites

I hope you enjoy you trip, we have fantastic Wrecks here. I like Tennico Towers and Sea Emperor but all of the wrecks are great If you would like to shore dive while you are here let me know divergirl4u@yahoo.com


Have fun and be safe!

[Sasha_K]

K..late notice, but I will likely go tomorrow, or maybe even on Wednesday. Is any of you guys planing to go?

Haven't decided on the op yet - I really want to do the 5-wreck-treck, but it looks like Sea Experience doesn't have it on Tuesdays. Will have to wake up early tomorrow and call a few places.

I will check the board for sure befor eI leave in the morning.

Sasha