Fisherman scares diver

first wet suit tailor made for me 1969 braided line with no problem back then streamline with the upmost importance. maybe it's time for me to reevaluate

Out in the garage today thinking about this post.  Others chimed in with  tenor of my thoughts.

You had a scary moment, that sucks.  But, what do you think will be more conducive to a resolution of that scare?  Posting on this board where a few hundred might read it  (And, whose snags might break off waay above their mono leader), or wearing a knife while diving?

I don't even dive and I always have a knife with me.  Or two.  Or three.  Actually with the Gerber leatherman in my tacklebox, I guess it's four...Bait, vest, spare, and multi-tool....

But then, Im the type of guy that always wears a PFD as well.  Just a scaredy-cat.

Lest you all think I'm being pompous, I don't dive because I'm scared to.  And, I embrace my own pomposity.  Anyway this isn't about me, except that it usually is.

Wish I had a picture to go with this post, maybe someone can provide?

Bushy

I googled pompous bush and this is what I came up with...

https://www.google.com/search?q=pompous+bush&client=safari&hl=en-us&prmd=nisv&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjC24iTjcDPAhVR6WMKHSZwADgQ_AUICCgC&biw=667&bih=331#imgrc=knEDrkic0xELUM%3A

-Eliot

I googled pompous bush and this is what I came up with...

I was expecting a porn site. 

On a more serious note; when confronted with an awkward/life threatening situation like entanglement, rather than panic, train yourself to go into calm mode.
By training, I mean, think about it all the time.
The more it is in the forefront of your mind the more likely you are to remember it and actually do it.
Relax, think rationally, and solve the problem.
And remember, you have way more reserve in your lungs than you think, unless of course, you panic.

Mono leader?  Check /.   But you won't be any safer cause it's 60lb.
Time for a knife.

first wet suit tailor made for me 1969 braided line with no problem back then streamline with the upmost importance. maybe it's time for me to reevaluate

Custom knife sheath built in to your suit is a nice option.  Still streamlined.






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first wet suit tailor made for me 1969 braided line with no problem back then streamline with the upmost importance. maybe it's time for me to reevaluate

Out in the garage today thinking about this post.  Others chimed in with  tenor of my thoughts.

You had a scary moment, that sucks.  But, what do you think will be more conducive to a resolution of that scare?  Posting on this board where a few hundred might read it  (And, whose snags might break off waay above their mono leader), or wearing a knife while diving?

I don't even dive and I always have a knife with me.  Or two.  Or three.  Actually with the Gerber leatherman in my tacklebox, I guess it's four...Bait, vest, spare, and multi-tool....

But then, Im the type of guy that always wears a PFD as well.  Just a scaredy-cat.

Lest you all think I'm being pompous, I don't dive because I'm scared to.  And, I embrace my own pomposity.  Anyway this isn't about me, except that it usually is.

Wish I had a picture to go with this post, maybe someone can provide?

Bushy

I googled pompous bush and this is what I came up with...

https://www.google.com/search?q=pompous+bush&client=safari&hl=en-us&prmd=nisv&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjC24iTjcDPAhVR6WMKHSZwADgQ_AUICCgC&biw=667&bih=331#imgrc=knEDrkic0xELUM%3A

-Eliot

NICE!

I see your lunch-lady and raise you a multi-generational fishing shot:

Bushy

 some of my Buddy's call me Marlboro Man. they said I could stay down longer than them because I'm a smoker and don't realiz..e that my body needs the oxygen. I chucle at the statements.
 is there any way to attach a knife closer to my diving mask which hopefully I will never lose ?

some of my Buddy's call me Marlboro Man. they said I could stay down longer than them because I'm a smoker and don't realiz..e that my body needs the oxygen. I chucle at the statements.
 is there any way to attach a knife closer to my diving mask which hopefully I will never lose ?

You could try this:

Ouch! 

 

first wet suit tailor made for me 1969 braided line with no problem back then streamline with the upmost importance. maybe it's time for me to reevaluate

Out in the garage today thinking about this post.  Others chimed in with  tenor of my thoughts.

You had a scary moment, that sucks.  But, what do you think will be more conducive to a resolution of that scare?  Posting on this board where a few hundred might read it  (And, whose snags might break off waay above their mono leader), or wearing a knife while diving?

I don't even dive and I always have a knife with me.  Or two.  Or three.  Actually with the Gerber leatherman in my tacklebox, I guess it's four...Bait, vest, spare, and multi-tool....

But then, Im the type of guy that always wears a PFD as well.  Just a scaredy-cat.

Lest you all think I'm being pompous, I don't dive because I'm scared to.  And, I embrace my own pomposity.  Anyway this isn't about me, except that it usually is.

Wish I had a picture to go with this post, maybe someone can provide?

Bushy

I googled pompous bush and this is what I came up with...

https://www.google.com/search?q=pompous+bush&client=safari&hl=en-us&prmd=nisv&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjC24iTjcDPAhVR6WMKHSZwADgQ_AUICCgC&biw=667&bih=331#imgrc=knEDrkic0xELUM%3A

-Eliot

NICE!

I see your lunch-lady and raise you a multi-generational fishing shot:

Bushy

😄😄 dang striper and albacore at the same spot I wanna go!!

-Eliot

Can someone point me to a dive knife with a sheath that will clip to a standard 2" weight belt?
After reading this thread, I think it's time to start wearing a knife again. I've had knives in the past, but they usually slide down my leg or arm. I'd rather have one that just lives on my weight belt.

some of my Buddy's call me Marlboro Man. they said I could stay down longer than them because I'm a smoker and don't realiz..e that my body needs the oxygen. I chucle at the statements.
 is there any way to attach a knife closer to my diving mask which hopefully I will never lose ?

You could try this:

I'm no expert, but wouldnt that dull the blade after awhile?

Can someone point me to a dive knife with a sheath that will clip to a standard 2" weight belt?
After reading this thread, I think it's time to start wearing a knife again. I've had knives in the past, but they usually slide down my leg or arm. I'd rather have one that just lives on my weight belt.

I wear this one on my belt. 4th one from the top Aqualung Squeeze Diving Knife
http://www.scubadivingdreams.com/scuba-gear-reviews/top-10-best-dive-knife-reviews/

I use 2 knives when diving! Lol!! I like to cut stuff!!!