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Scubagal
September 3rd, 2007, 07:50 PM
Since the weather was so great this weekend we decided to head over to the Atlantic Quarry in Atlantic, IA. Visibility was great at 20+ ft., and the fish were everywhere! Mostly bluegill, however we spotted a few large striped bass and crappie. Unfortunately the bass were very camera shy. Water temp was about 77 above the thermocline which was around 22 ft. We did two very enjoyable dives. Below are some pictures, taken with my Olympus Stylus 600 in an Olympus housing, internal flash only.

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Parking right at the water's edge, what could be simpler?


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Other divers getting ready for a dive. We followed the shoreline on the right.


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The friendly Bluegill were very curious about us


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Lloyd with some new "friends"


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Crappie


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Lots of fishing line, Lloyd spent some time cutting the hooks off


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Not a great shot, but it gives you an idea about the number of fish


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Friendly little pumpkinseed


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Mr. Lloyd decided to do a little fishing


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Not sure why, but I liked this shot. Kind of eerie.
MgicTwnger
September 3rd, 2007, 09:00 PM
Nice report, great pics. Thanks!!
nauifins73
September 3rd, 2007, 10:06 PM
Great photos - thanks for sharing. I like the last one also.
do it easy
September 3rd, 2007, 11:18 PM
Nice pictures- the fish and algae pictures look familiar.

I like the crappie picture- because now I know what to call those fish :D
M&P+4
September 4th, 2007, 01:03 PM
I like the crappie picture- because now I know what to call those fish :D

I call them TASTY!
MgicTwnger
September 4th, 2007, 01:05 PM
I call them TASTY!
You gotta be kidding!
M&P+4
September 6th, 2007, 08:51 AM
You gotta be kidding!

It's awful hard to beat crappie fillets -
nauifins73
September 6th, 2007, 11:01 AM
It's awful hard to beat crappie fillets -

Lyle - you are so right!! The only thing that might be better would be a pan of bullheads.
DeepDiverBob
September 6th, 2007, 11:18 AM
It's awful hard to beat crappie fillets -

1) Lobster
2) Mahi Mahi
3) Steak
4) Baby Back Ribs
5) Shrimp

and thats just off the top of my head...not that hard to beat...lol
DeepDiverBob
September 6th, 2007, 11:19 AM
1) Lobster
2) Mahi Mahi
3) Steak
4) Baby Back Ribs
5) Shrimp

and thats just off the top of my head...not that hard to beat...lol

I take all of that back...I didnt mean it...I just realized I agreed with Ken, and we cant have that...I love me some crappie fillets....
MgicTwnger
September 6th, 2007, 03:25 PM
I take all of that back...I didnt mean it...I just realized I agreed with Ken, and we cant have that...I love me some crappie fillets....
The next time I see you I'll bring a TON of them just to watch you scarf them down. Those bones should make your mouth look like a porcupine.:eek: