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8am-outside air temp-69 degrees warmed to 82 by mid-day. The water temperature is
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Author: Chiefy
Jim ''Chiefy'' Mathie is a locally-known lobster slayer for more than 25 years and author of ''Catching the Bug, The Comprehensive Guide to Catching the Florida Spiny Lobster.'' Chiefy has been written about in the Sun-Sentinel newspaper and featured on the Paul and Young Ron Morning Radio Show for his expertise in lobster hunting. Jim was given his "Chiefy" nickname by his dive buddies while spear fishing off South Florida in 2004 after he encountered and survived a shark frenzy witnessed by his friends. Later that evening, for entertainment, they watched ''Jaws.'' During the movie, boat captain Robert Shaw, who later gets eaten by the Great White, nicknames Police Chief Roy Scheider "Chiefy." It is Chiefy who ends up killing the shark. At the time, Jim was a fire chief, so a new Chiefy legend began. Retiring after 30 years of service, his newly-acquired 29-foot SeaVee was documented with the Chiefy name. All Chiefy crew members were given hats and additional attire. CHIEFY, LLC was formed and a complete line of CHIEFY apparel, equipment and publications are now available to the dive and marine industry. The website chiefy.net was established to showcase numerous Chiefy adventures, keeping the legend alive!
Apr 6: Destination Wedding: Deerfield Beach
Friday, April 6, 2018 11:00 AM by Chiefy
Above Water Report
8am-outside air temperature - 73 degrees, warming to 82 degrees by noon and a
Mar 25: Diving off Hollywood Beach
Sunday, March 25, 2018 10:00 AM by Chiefy
Underwater Report
8am-outside air temp-62 degrees, warmed to 80 degrees, mainly sunny with scattered
Mar 20: Adding Another Chiefy Crew Member
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 10:00 AM by Chiefy
Underwater Report
8am-outside air temperature - 72 degrees, warming to 90 degrees by 10am. A
Mar 12: Save the Slipper (Lobster)
Monday, March 12, 2018 9:00 AM by Chiefy
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8am-outside air temperature - 60 degrees, warming to 82 degrees by 10am. A
Mar 2: The last month of Spiny Lobster season
Friday, March 2, 2018 9:00 AM by Chiefy
Underwater Report
8am-outside air temp-66 degrees, warmed to 86 by mid-day. The water temperature is
Feb 27: “Dive It All” with ScubaNation diving with Chiefy in Deerfield Beach
Tuesday, February 27, 2018 9:00 AM by Chiefy
Underwater Report
8am-outside air temperature - 69 degrees, warming to 82 degrees by 10am. An east
Feb 18: Another Modified Dive & Dine at The Rusty Hook Tavern
Sunday, February 18, 2018 3:00 PM by Chiefy
Getting another opportunity to dine with your only daughter Jennifer, for a modified Dive, Dock &
Feb 16: Mangrove Snapper
Friday, February 16, 2018 3:00 PM by Chiefy
Underwater Report
8am-outside air temp-64 degrees, warmed to 80 by mid-day. The water temperature is
Feb 14: Lobster Dinner for Valentine's Day
Wednesday, February 14, 2018 3:00 PM by Chiefy
Underwater Report
8am-outside air temp-75 degrees, warmed to 80 by mid-day. The water temperature is