Tunnels

 | By Seamus on 1/14/2018 1:33:05 AM | Views (319) “The dive site that never disappoints” Tunnels is a spectacular site because it always has big animals. Soon after the drop as divers approach the first “tunnel” Reef Sharks are the greeters to see who the visitors are. Spear fishermen are warned that this is no place to shoot a fish unless one is prepared to deal with half a dozen ‘friends” looking for a free meal. For the sightseer, this greeting is quick as a wink, you should be looking to the East as you approach the ledge. Sharing the first tunnel area are usually three to five (3-5) goliath groupers who, being quite shy, slowly moving West over the sand as the divers approach. The slower we go, the more likely we are to get a close look at these behemoth fish. Moving North along the ledge divers almost always encounter schools of Atlantic Spadefish. One of the most diver-tolerant fish, a diver can slowly swim through the school of Atlantic Spadefish and catch the magic of their human-like faces. Be sure to look occasionally to the West into the sand away from the ledge for ENORMOUS Southern Rays buried in the sand with only their eyes showing. Several Cobia may give a ray’s position away as they wait patiently for the ray tostir up a tasty meal. Loggerhead, green, and Hawksbill Turtles may be on topof the ledge or napping underneath. Twenty-five minutes into the dive under a substantial ledge, several Goliath Groupers (especially in late summer) will be looking the curious diver right in the face as the diver peers into the cave-like darkness. Bring a light for this one. Finally, if there is a moderate current, the nitrox divers will reach the Donut Hole section of the Tunnels; this place ALWAYS has something spectacular – Reef sharks live here. A diver might find them napping in the Hole or cruising to the east of the Hole. Goliath Groupers like to hide under the small ledge. Nurse sharks know this spot well. Loggerhead turtles find refuge here, sometimes right next to a nurse shark or a reef shark. Gag groupers and black groupers hunt in this area. The Donut Hole is a phenomenal end to this unparalleled dive

Catch Information

Species:
Black Grouper


Cobia


Gag Grouper


Goliath Grouper


Spadefish


Spearfish

Structure Information

Tunnels is a fishing spot. An artificial or natural reef that attracts fish can be found here. This spot is known to contain ledges and/or rocks that attract fish.

Fishing Spot

Reef

Rock

This fishing spot was added to the database on 1/14/2018 1:33:05 AM by Seamus and last updated on 1/14/2018 1:33:05 AM.

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