Caspar 6/30 first ab dive/first ab!

My dad and I went camping in Fort Bragg the 29th and 30, in time for the ab season closer.

Since my dad doesn't dive, I met up with Dave W at Caspar. Despite terrible conditions due to the high winds, I still really wanted to try to get my first ab.
 The viz was actually pretty good for the large swells. After missing a couple abs because I spooked them before I could slip my iron underneathe. But after a few trips to the bottom, I popped one off. It was about 8 inches and decent sized. I was probably down 50-60 seconds finding it, and prying it off.
After a couple more trips to the bottom, I was finished, mainly because the clip on my fin had broken off, and it kept loosening. I also forgot to put one of my 2 pound weights on my belt, which meant that I didn't have enough lead to reach the bottom easily. I had to use my arms to get to the bottom.
Although it was a bit of a representation of Murphy's Law thatt day, I still had a lot of fun, and I can't wati til next time.
Thanks again to Dave W for all the help!



(the perch in the picture I caught at Mackerricher State park, didn't shoot em)

Rick, to get any abs on a day like that is pretty respectable, and on your first dive........remarkable.

Free-divers watch out......this kid is going to be world class.   He's got the bug good.

Anytime your around, let me know.  Shoot, you're gonna be a menace out there in a couple of years!

Dave 

Congrat on your first Ab!  I'm sure there'll be more to come    Thanks for the report and picture Rick.

Good job Rick! You are definitely hanging with the right people. Keep it up. Do you own a speargun too? Just curious.

Rick, for sure you are going to go a long way as a fisherman & diver starting out as young as you are. Congrats on the seafood bro.....you deserve it! 

Thanks guys!

bloodbath- I have a 5 ft. pole spear. No gun yet.

WTG!!!!!!!!!!

Really stoked for you and very happy to see you getting out and enjoying the ocean!!

Hope to see you here on this board and OTW for many years to come!!
 
Sincerely,

Jim

Congrats on first ab , those are some pretty nice perch also

Nice going Rick. Sounds like you've got the bug alright.

Way to go, Rick. Congrats!