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> I found your comments regarding Coz boats quite interesting.  I find it
hard
> to believe that the safety record in Coz is because of organized trips
from
> other places, but have no better explanation.  The fishing boats running
off
> the reef is spooky indeed.  I've always been concerned with being dragged
> quickly to the surface by a fisherman's line, which is exactly what would
> happen even with the kind of fishing equipment I use, 20-30 lb test mono.
> Commercial fishing gear tends to be considerably more robust.  They're not
> there for the sport.
>
Seen it several times now and it concerns me too.  I also know what
commercial lines can do
and how far afield the outriggers can get.  I have seen less than 100 feet
of separation between a trolling fishing boat and bubbles on the surface and
that is scary indeed.  I have gotten very cautious about being over the wall
especially if I hear engines.  Starting to duck under overhangs when I do.

> When are you coming back over?  You, Joe, Ray Jones and I (family too if
> they would like to come) need to get together to complete the minifest
that
> got canceled last time.
>
Most likely Labor Day weekend.

CH