Noob Spearo Podcast

Interview with Chris Coatesman How to upgrade your speargun and miss less fish! Today's episode is with the Coatesman, Chris Coates! He and Shrek talk about accurizing, it is a word, your speargun and go through common speargun problems. We rely heavily on our gear when spearfishing, this episode is all about making sure your hardware is working as best as it can. Roller guns vs traditional spearguns, barbs, bent shafts and everything you need to know to upgrade your speargun, aim better and miss less fish! Interested in roller guns? He has been the authority on roller's for a while now and has released a great video series on Youtube and his website called Unrolling The Roller, it's everything you need to know about roller guns! What accuracy issues have you experienced? How did you solve them? Let us know in the comments! Important times: 00:14 Welcome to the show 05:15 Welcome back Chris Coatesman! 06:09 Spearfishing equipment cannot come back through the door 08:28 Every spearo has accuracy issues 09:53 The difference between weekend warriors and competitive spearos 11:02 First place to look, is your shaft straight? 12:15 I dive with at least 2 guns 14:20 Using the correct shaft 16:39 Why I use Rob Allen gear 19:08 Bro science vs engineering, practicality trumps the science 24:15 When buying a gun, make sure the shaft is aligned 25:11 I don't make shafts and I don't have handles 27:10 The downsides of homemade gear, don't just make things cheaper, make them better 30:57 Next thing to look at is tuning your barb 33:20 There is a reason you work through troubleshooting in a specific order 35:30 Wishbones and shooting line, dyneema vs mono 44:42 Keep your guns the same 46:39 You can't compare speargun prices to other sports. A speargun will last you 10 years if you do it right 48:27 Remove all doubt, have gear you can rely on. Carry spare parts 53:20 Fail fast and move on. Know where the issue is 55:22 Aiming tips and techniques 57:10 "Bad spearfishing shoot small fish" 58:19 Barret Harvey has a great aiming video 01:00:34 What aiming style do you use? 01:05:22 Different techniques for different situations 01:07:44 Pool shooting for confidence 01:01:32 Don't wait for your gear to fail for you to take maintenance seriously 01:16:38 Thank you for being on the show Chris! 01:19:43 Outro and final thoughts Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android https://link.chtbl.com/Download_This_Episode Important Links Coatesman.com Spearfishing Safari's Chris Coates Blog Chris on Instagram Chris on Youtube Noob Spearo Facebook Community Noob Spearo Instagram Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Neptonics Spearfishing and Freediving – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Old Man Blue | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out their Lobster Bag HERE Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute' Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Fin and Forage's Andrew Miller and Charlie Robinton Today's episode is with Andrew Miller and Charlie Robinton from Fin and Forage! Spot burning is a highly contentious issue being faced more and more often as the sport of spearfishing grows. Picture this, you've spent the past 10 years roaming around your coastline and you've found a handful of really productive spots that almost always have good fish and is full of life. You have a friend that is new to spearfishing and is keen to get out to a spot to shoot some good fish, so you decide to take him along with you on your next trip. You both have a great time and shoot some great fish, take a few pictures and go home with some awesome stories. You then see that this friend has posted pictures of these awesome fish with clearly visible landmarks in the background, maybe he mentions the area in the post, or just simply tells his buddy who then tells his buddy, etc. You then go out to your secret spot expecting it to be vibrant and full of life as usual, but as you arrive you see other boats and other spearos already there and the previously full of life reef now has almost nothing left on it. This is what spot burning is, you share your secret spot with someone who then shares it with someone else and so on and in no time your secret gem of a spot is now void of life and you need to go searching again. Listen in for a great chat on this topic that is so close to so many spearos and fishermen alike. The ethics of keeping spots secret, how to find better spots without compromising and pissing off other spearos in the process and how to treat and manage the resource that is the ocean in your local area. Message from Matt (@cutprofessor): "I found an app called photoroom. You can change the background of any photo in 30 seconds. Very handy." What do you think of spot burning? Have you been burnt or have you burnt a spot without realizing? Let us know in the comments or send a us a message if you'd like to stay anonymous! Important times: 00:12 Hello and welcome to the Noob Spearo Podcast! 06:05 Welcome Charlie and Andrew from Fine and Forage 07:34 What is "spot burning"? 09:26 Some people care about keeping spots secret and some don't 10:48 How much spearfishing is "too much" for an area? 12:27 Some species are more vulnerable to spearfishing than others 13:46 Noob spearos vs older spearos 16:36 The 30-30 agenda and MPA's 19:44 What mistakes do noobs make? 21:35 How should you ask people for spots? 23:35 Metadata in photos 27:54 Physical community vs online community 30:59 Knowledge of good spots is a high barrier to entry 31:53 Find a local spearfishing shop and build a relationship with them. 35:30 Spearfishing is kind of like Pokemon 35:49 Do a charter trip 37:54 Be mindful of how you portray the spearfishing experience 41:37 There's no licence to be able to dive, no basic skills explicitly required before starting - dangerous situations 43:02 Old Man Blue's message 47:41 Good rules to not burn spots 50:02 How should you treat photos? 52:27 Treat people's spots as a gift, not a right 54:03 Last thoughts and thank you to Charlie and Andrew 55:11 Shrek's final thoughts Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android https://link.chtbl.com/Download_This_Episode Important Links Fin and Forage's article on Spot Burning Andrew on Instagram Charlie on Instagram Fin and Forage's Instagram Fin and Forage's website PhotoRoom Background remover Noob Spearo Facebook Community Noob Spearo Instagram Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Neptonics Spearfishing and Freediving – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Old Man Blue | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out their Lobster Bag HERE Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute' Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Andre Rerekura and Travis Corken Today's episode is with Andre Rerekura and Travis Corken (Samuel Rutherford couldn't make it to the interview) about their new documentary: A Journey Beneath! A great film with some truly awesome visuals and an even better soundtrack, what's more is that Shrek narrated parts of it! Amazing destinations, memorable fish and the theme of friendship - do yourself a favour and have a watch! Filmed over several years, it documents the travels of lifelong friends Andre and Travis as they go around the world to spearfish in awesome destinations, including an almost fatal incident that only strengthened their bond. A real treat of an experience for spearos, let us know what you thought of the film and let us know what you thought of this episode! A Journey Beneath on Vimeo. You can watch the film here on Vimeo Important times: 01:10 Introduction 06:00 Welcome Andre and Travis! You have been through some rough times together 07:34 What do you do for work Andre? 08:18 Terra Australis and Shark shields 10:34 Travis, you are the Australian rep for Neptonics 12:41 A Journey Beneath: tell us about it 13:25 You asked me to narrate some of it! 15:00 Sam was the editor behind this film 15:54 New Caledonia spearfishing 16:27 Brandon Wahlers, tell us about him 17:35 We are all oddballs 19:05 Tell us about Panama and Mexico 22:41 What are the target species out there? Encountering a big marlin 24:05 What are the Mangrove Jack type species down there? Pargo 25:24 What sort of coin does one need to drop to go on a trip like that? 27:40 What did you do for fitness training? 28:26 Being fit makes a big difference 29:22 How long have you been doing jiu jitsu? 31:37 Tell us about your mate Pete Correale 35:19 Tell us about diving in Indonesia 35:53 How cold is it? 37:15 Learning to become calm in uncomfortable conditions 38:26 Conditions for dogtooth tuna 40:02 Celebrating a big fish with friends 41:37 My favourite part, the Catalina Island kelp forests 43:15 This doccy makes me hungry to travel 46:11 It was a real honour to be a part of this project 47:28 How long did the final cut end up being? 48:54 There are a few talented spearos who got into videography (David Ochoa) 49:31 Thank you for being on the show! 49:54 Outro and Shrek's closing thoughts Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android https://link.chtbl.com/Download_This_Episode Important Links Andre's Instagram Travis' Instagram Watch A Journey Beneath Spearo Kids NZ Noob Spearo Facebook Community Noob Spearo Instagram Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Neptonics Spearfishing and Freediving – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Old Man Blue | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out their Lobster Bag HERE Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute' Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Rachel Thomson and Larissa Zip Today's episode is with two ladies on the WA coast who have started a really cool initiative: Life's Short, Stay Moist! Old Man Blue suggested Rachel and Larissa for the show and we are glad they did! These ladies are both great divers, have a passion for getting other women into the sea! We had a great time chatting about their own journey's into spearfishing, using load assists, the talks they give at Adreno and the trips and events they run. If you'd like to find out more, have a listen to this interview and check out their Instagram and Facebook page. Thank you both for being on the show this week! Join the next talk at Adreno! August 19th at Adreno Perth! Important times: 00:12 Life's short, stay moist! 04:25 Welcome Rachel and Larissa! You've just finished a trip? 06:14 You both surf too 06:56 Edmonton, Alberta spearfishing club - that's where I'm from! 08:01 Larissa, where did you get into the water? 09:54 A complimentary backup sport 10:29 Rachel, how did you get into the water? 14:13 Experiencing negative buoyancy 15:15 What was your first fish? 17:13 A good first experience and a good mindset 17:50 Swimming with a bleeding fish in Great White country 19:00 Larissa, what was your first fish? 23:11 Funny story with a Baldchin Groper 24:25 The value of being comfortable with your gear 25:55 Load assists and learning to load a gun 28:26 What do you use? 29:18 What other struggles did you have? How LSSM started 30:55 Talks at Adreno 31:54 Target practice in the swell 33:28 Dry land speargun excercises 35:31 A spearing course or some formal education for spearing is really valuable 37:50 Do you need to dampen expectations a bit with regards top shooting fish? Going to progressively more challenging dive spots 41:31 Spearfishing friends 41:58 Where did the name Life's Short Stay Moist come from? 42:47 What's next for you two? 43:45 Tell us about the charter trips you run 44:44 The dangers of undercatering 46:07 Rachel, tell us about spearing in Exmouth 48:25 What do you do for work, dive buddies, boat or shore diving? 50:05 Have you got a good dive crew? 51:04 And Larissa, what does your spearing look like now? 52:15 What are your personal spearing goals? 55:42 Hunters can be the ultimate conservationists 57:36 Tough and scary situations 59:07 Bull sharks in Exmouth and dealing with them 01:02:12 Funny stories 01:07:39 What's in your dive bags? 01:10:00 How thick are your wetsuits? 01:13:22 Spearo Q&A Fish of a lifetime Bucket list location Most influential person What advice would you give yourself if you started over? What does the spearfishing experience mean to you? 01:18:04 Thank you for being on the show! Closing announcements 01:20:23 Noober Stories: Captain Cory James from Panama Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android https://link.chtbl.com/Download_This_Episode Important Links lifesshort_staymoist on Instagram Ladies Spearfishing and Freediving group on Facebook Rachel on Instagram Larissa on Instagram Chris Coats DIY flasher guide on Youtube Kilsby Sinkhole trip with the Pressure Project Captain Cory James from Panama Noob Spearo Facebook Community Noob Spearo Instagram Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Neptonics Spearfishing and Freediving – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute' Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Tony Alcock aka Tazyarns Today's episode is with Tony Alcock, one half of "Podcast Yarns With Az And Taz" team, he now has his own podcast! A surfer, musician, jujitsu practioner, spearo and banana farmer from Far North Queensland, he has been spearing for the past 30 years and has a ton of valuable insights! Find out about Flinders Reef, his love for boats, hunting tips, dealing with sharks and crocodiles and how he has recently started diving past 10 meters with the help of Az! Come have a listen for a good laugh and some great tips, let us know what you thought of this episode in the comments! Important times: 00:12 Good day and welcome to the Noob Spearo Podcast! 01:01 What all does Tony do? 01:29 Announcements and some sad news 06:36 Hello Tony! 07:40 Tell us about yourself 09:28 How long have you been spearfishing? 10:29 Line angling vs spearfishing 10:54 Half the day fishing and half spearing 11:19 Tides and crayfish: painted and green 13:54 How do you cook crays/lobsters? How do you prepare them? 15:16 Spearfishing with Az and his great buddy system 16:24 A lot of your diving is shallow, why is it so dangerous? You need a buddy after 10m 17:24 Are you diving in current? 17:55 Where are you and where do you boat out to? 19:00 The lifestyle up there is very different 20:25 What it like being a banana farmer? 21:05 Full moon makes your fruit grow quicker on the week leading up to it 21:19 Being a farmer you're more in tune with the weather and seasons 24:10 Back to boats, you're selling one now? 24:47 I'm going back to an aluminium boat 27:20 Tell us about your boat history 29:41 Are you someone who can just fix everything on a boat? 30:47 Flinders reef and a funny story 33:23 What do you shoot out there and what good stories do you have from there? 37:00 Coral trout 37:56 Fishing with a big mothership 39:07 What do you want to do there this time? 39:27 Are sharks a problem out there? 40:32 What's your experience being in the water with tiger sharks? 41:38 The smaller sharks are the more aggressive ones 44:36 White and Black tip reef sharks 45:44 Have you been spooled before with your reel gun? 46:46 What about jelly fish? 47:29 Tell us about surfing 50:46 Good boating behavior and how to be a good boatie 54:44 We're going on a spearing trip, not a snorkeling trip 56:35 Some people are more freediver than spearo 57:35 How do you approach and hunt Jacks? 59:01 Great hunting tip 01:00:10 What's your biggest Jack? 01:00:59 So you've been spearing deeper lately? What has Az been teaching you? 01:02:31 A dive watch was a great investment 01:04:08 Tuck your chin into your chest when you dive down, slow down and relax 01:05:39 Weather apps 01:07:42 Do you pay attention to chlorophyll and water temp? 01:08:21 Barramundi and crocodiles 01:10:40 Avoid swimming with crocs 01:11:19 Cone shells 01:13:11 Tell us about your podcast 01:14:31 Funny story with music and Youtube 01:15:53 What's in your dive bag? 01:18:02 GoPro's and masks 01:19:49 You have anxiety for a reason 01:20:57 Suits with kevlar 01:23:08 Spearo Q&A What's the best piece of advice you have been given? What would you do differently if you started over? What's the best spearfishing lesson you've learned? What is spearfishing to you? 01:25:55 Thank you Tony 01:28:23 Jordan's voicemail Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android https://link.chtbl.com/Download_This_Episode Important Links Tazyarns Podcast Tazyarns on Instagram Tazyarns on Youtube Yarns with Az and Taz Podcast Noob Spearo Facebook Community Noob Spearo Instagram Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Neptonics Spearfishing and Freediving – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute' Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Derek Marshall Dunning Today's episode is with Derek Marshall Dunning, president of the South African Underwater Fishing Federation, founder of DMD Fins, freediving instructor, national judge, master freediver and absolute spearfishing nut in Cape Town, South Africa! He along with South African Freediving Federation president Matt Stow (referenced in the episode a few times), run NAUI Freediving Africa and offer a wide variety of freediving and spearfishing courses. Find out about spearfishing in Cape Town, how to hunt local fish like Cape Bream (known as Hotties to the locals) Mussel Cracker and Red Roman, some great ways to cook Yellowtail and some remedies for difficult equalization. You can buy a pair of fins from him as well and you can do one of his courses and if you're in Cape Town come and join the Blue Spearos Spearfishing Club, they have a telegram group that is full of people who love spearfishing! We hope you enjoy this episode, let us know what you think in the comments! Important times: 00:12 Welcome back to the Noob Spearo Podcast! 06:55 Welcome Derek 07:42 How long have you been involved in spearfishing in South Africa? 08:38 Was freediving natural to you? 10:36 Getting back into the water 11:16 You have a sticky left ear, tell us about your equalizing history 12:38 What do you do to fix this? 13:45 Medicine or training your body to equalize better? 14:22 Cortisone 15:22 Snort salt water 15:32 Tell me about your courses 17:15 Weighting for new divers 20:01 TV interview about spearfishing 22:32 The value of teaching basic skills 23:24 What common problems do you find in your students? 24:47 "How do you hold your breath for longer?" 25:26 Diving with better divers and spearfishing clubs 26:48 Memorable fish in SA and how to hunt Mussel Cracker 28:59 Recipes 29:56 Yellowtail recipes 32:54 Merits of diving in the shallows 34:43 Competitions 35:36 Tell us about conditions in Cape Town 37:51 We travel for big fish 38:37 What is your approach to spearfishing? 39:40 Cape Bream - The Hottentot, good eating? 40:21 How do you find Cape Bream and Red Roman? 41:28 What is an experience that scared you? 43:39 We went through a series of Matt being a dick 44:52 You meet a lot of interesting people and make good friends 45:42 Veterans Vault: DMD Fin 47:43 Plastic fins vs composites vs carbon 51:17 I was a gearslut with a rolling tab at Rabitech 52:10 The value of pool training and being in a club 53:33 The value of doing a spearfishing course 54:09 The history of spearfishing clubs in Cape Town 55:45 Fuzzy takes new spearos out into the sea 56:14 Enter the competitions 58:15 What foot pockets have you settled on? 59:14 Woman in spearfishing in SA, Mariette De Jager and Talya Davidoff 01:01:32 Competitive freediving vs spearfishing - head space 01:03:57 What makes a good spearo, my fish nemesis 01:06:21 More funny stories 01:08:52 What's in your dive bag? 01:10:21 What is Hydroglide? 01:12:10 Where can people buy your gear? 01:14:37 Spearo Q&A Best piece of advice you've been given for spearfishing If you could start over, what would you do differently? What's something you do differently in your spearfishing? What does spearfishing mean to you? 01:16:46 "If there's water, we dive" - Thank you Derek! 01:18:54 Sam Veasey's voice message Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android https://link.chtbl.com/Download_This_Episode Important Links Derek on Instagram DMD Fins Shopify DMD Fins on Instagram DMD on Facebook NAUI Africa's website NAUI Freediving Africa on Facebook NAUI Freediving Africa on Instagram Sam Veasey's video on dive knives Noob Spearo Facebook Community Noob Spearo Instagram Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Neptonics Spearfishing and Freediving – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute' Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Sam Clothier - The Wet Mammal Today's episode is with Sam Clothier of the Wet Mammal channel on Youtube! From the UK and now based in Sydney, he's a very interesting dude, quite well traveled and absolutely froths on spearing! He makes great underwater content, has done a Hike and Spear video series and his latest series is called "Spearfishing The Undesirables" where he tries and tastes the so called "undesirable" fish species to see if they're terrible or if everyone is missing out on some hidden gems, examples include Bonito, Longfin Pike, the Old Wife and the Southern Fusilier to name a few. How to hunt them, prepare them and make them taste great! We also chat about Sam's own spearfishing journey and how he spent many years consistently hyperventilating before a dive, training advice and some actionable tips for noob spearos! An awesome guy and a great chat, we hope you enjoy this episode! Let us know your thoughts in the comments! 00:14 Introduction 02:48 Hello and welcome Sam! 3:19 Wind ruining viz in South East Queensland - diving the tweed river 04:16 Diving in structure and out of the way of dropping rocks 05:45 Who are you and where do you come from? 06:50 Starting to spearfish 07:50 Using scuba gear for spearfishing: Knife and fin advice 08:45 Starting scuba and doing a PADI course 10:44 Scuba vs Freediving physical demands 11:30 What obstacles did you encounter? 12:07 Not equalizing 13:34 Hyperventilating 14:33 Why is it bad? 15:18 How did you stop? 16:54 CO2 training 18:03 What other training do you do? 18:41 Spearfishing bit you hard 21:00 What makes you choose not to shoot a particular fish? 21:35 What are "forgivable sins" for new spearos? Shooting illegal fish, bag limits and size limits? 24:09 What's it like in the UK and Sydney? Closed seasons and closed areas 25:58 What about looking for fish identification on social media? 28:00 Hierarchy of spearfishing species 28:50 Spearfishing South Africa - Piet Van Rooyen and books for spearfishing 29:49 What's your favourite fish to hunt? 30:57 How have you learnt to target that fish? 31:58 Hiding your eyes? 32:50 Fish are getting smarter 33:40 Tough situations? 34:00 Entering in big surf? 36:25 Being underwater vs on top 37:07 Risk vs spending more time 38:33 Currents around islands and bays 39:30 "Can anyone show me the ropes?" 40:40 Bribe your local club with a 6 pack 42:20 Freediving/Spearfishing courses - should I take one? What should I be able to do before taking one? 44:50 Freediving vs Spearfishing courses, basic knowledge 46:28 The entry barrier to spearfishing - how best to start? Reduce the complications in the water 48:00 What should a new diver buy first? 50:00 Spending the least money on a mask 51:50 Fins 53:00 Weight belt? 54:30 Ok, now you're ready to shoot fish, now what? Buying a speargun 56:40 Biggest takeaways and that excitement of shooting your first fish species 58:25 What if you have a bit of cash? 59:55 How did you get your advice and gear? 61:01 Find a SHOP, don't buy online. The local networking is worth it 61:55 Where else can you go for info? And joining a club 65:00 Funny stories 66:00 Controversial hunting technique 69:00 Spearo Q&A Best piece of advice Dream location and fish Best resources The spearfishing experience to you 71:02 Thank you Sam and outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android https://link.chtbl.com/Download_This_Episode Important Links Wet Mammal on Instagram Wet Mammal on Productions on Facebook Wet Mammal on Youtube Spearfishing South Africa - Piet Van Rooyen Noob Spearo Facebook Community Noob Spearo Instagram Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Neptonics Spearfishing and Freediving – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute' Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Round Table Discussion with Shrek, Bret Whitman and Jon Stenstrom Today's episode is likely to ruffle some feathers! Join Shrek as he has a really in depth discussion with Bret Whitman of the Spearfactor Podcast as well as Jon Stenstrom of the Cast and Spear Podcast about all things "Seaspiracy"! The good, the bad and everything in between. If you haven't seen it yet, Seaspiracy is a film by Ali Tabrizi that shows the environmental impact of the fishing industry, highlighting the problem of overfishing and plastic waste in our oceans. The film definitely brings up good points and highlights some really serious issues but also falls short on several different topics. Shrek, Bret and Jon go through the film and apply a spearo's eye to it to see if ultimately we should all stop eating fish, as the film suggests. Give us your thoughts, whether you agree or disagree, let us know! Important Times: 00:16 Welcome to the podcast! 03:12 NOOBER Stories: Jodzzzay message 04:14 Blue Water World Cup 05:49 Opening thoughts 06:08 Welcome Bret Whitman from The Spearfactor Podcast 06:40 Welcome Jon Stenstrom of the Cast and Spear Podcast 07:00 Welcome to the man, the myth, the legend: Shrek! 08:25 We are going to chat about Seaspiracy 09:05 Bret's first thoughts 10:49 Shrek's first thoughts 11:33 Jon's first thoughts 13:54 The positive impact of the film 15:31 The influence of money 17:20 Don't eat fish: what did you think about that? 18:14 Diversity of opinions 19:45 A strange problem arises 20:34 Southern Bluefin Tuna and the governmental issues 21:36 A real solution? 22:04 Silly questions 22:35 The role of animals in the food industry and the journalism side of the film 23:32 Shark fins 24:06 Bad facts ruin your good message 27:40 Brandolini's law 30:23 Fishermen need to band together 31:34 Success stories 33:29 Fishing has a marketing problem 35:02 Legitimate issues highlighted - plastic 37:03 Look at the funding behind these messages 38:44 It's great he decided to do something about this 42:11 First world countries are a problem too 43:00 Spearing vs commercial fishing boats 45:40 Influencing public opinion to influence demand on certain species 47:26 Well how do you manage international waters? 48:16 No thought to sustainability when you are trying to survive 49:30 Propaganda to support local fisheries 53:54 Long liners 55:39 Accurate data, have you met a wealthy fisherman? 56:42 Measures of success for a fisherman 57:01 Sea Shepard inside story 59:28 Chinese oceans 60:28 The organized crime element 63:31 Making these documentaries to have a bigger effect 62:30 "There's no such thing as a sustainable fishery" 64:02 Dispersion of responsibility 66:02 Put your money where your mouth is 69:28 Discussion from the Noob Spearo Facebook community 70:08 Disclaimer from Shrek 70:54 Killing whales 72:24 The reality of hunting 76:05 Apply your moral framework 76:57 Whale hunting treaty 78:24 "Cute" animals 78:38 Shrek's vegetarian room mate 80:34 Sage thoughts on the conclusion of the film 81:15 Agriculture has its issues too 81:40 The morale issue 82:52 The ultimate solution 84:30 Perspective is key 86:30 Respect for Ali 86:40 Contacts 87:32 Outro and Shrek's final thoughts Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android https://link.chtbl.com/Download_This_Episode Important Links Cast and Spear Website Cast and Spear on Instagram Cast and Spear on Facebook The Spearfactor Website The Spearfactor on Instagram The Spearfactor on Facebook Noob Spearo Facebook Community Noob Spearo Instagram Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Neptonics Spearfishing and Freediving – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute' Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Renee Taylor - The Salt Sisters Kia kaha, kia maia, kia manawanui // Be strong, be brave, be steadfast Join Shrek as he chats with Renee Taylor, speech therapist, business owner, lover of the sea and co-founder of the Salt Sisters, an initiative that connects women to the ocean, themselves, and to each other through bespoke Wāhine Weekends and Salt Sessions. Above all else she is a lover of the natural world and a frothing speara to say the least! Come have a listen as they chat about Salt Sisters and what they do, how you can join, what her journey in spearfishing has been and what it means to her, they also have a good time speaking about many things in New Zealand! Have a listen and let us know what you think! Important Times: 03:10 Welcome 03:30 How did your speech therapy start? 05:39 Desire to get into the natural world, scuba diving 06:30 Getting a free "apprenticeship" 08:00 Getting into freediving with the Auckland freediving club 09:00 Freediving connected you to the ocean 09:34 Spearfishing is barbaric 10:58 Frothing on spearing and how SALT Sisters started 12:00 The healing power of freediving 13:50 Respect and Fear for the ocean 14:51 What problems did you encounter when you started freediving? 17:00 Are the numbers important? 17:58 Spearfishing competitions and how they've changed 20:01 What hunting and equipment challenges have you faced? 22:08 Wetsuits for women 25:54 Business opportunity 28:25 You're passionate about your message, how do you get it across? 31:45 Where are your origins? 32:58 Wahine Divers 34:54 Tell me about SALT Sisters and the events you run 37:17 Meeting her business partner Amber 37:48 How's Covid changed things? 38:20 What events have you run so far? 40:46 Learning the freediving before the spearing 41:29 Freediving ambitions and courses 43:08 SALT Intro pool sessions 43:27 Where can people find you? (See link below) 44:03 What are you busy learning now? 45:02 Finding less common, more sustainable fish 46:57 Getting scientists and marine biologists involved 47:30 Rewilding weekend 48:27 Sage advice 48:42 How are you cooking Jack Mackeral and Koheru? 49:53 Eat What You Kill 50:46 99 Spearo recipes 51:06 Where do you get your cooking inspiration? 52:06 New Zealand fisheries management 53:16 Funny stories 57:06 What's in your equipment bag? 58:28 Vava'u trip in Tonga 58:54 Whales 63:42 Another funny story 64:43 Spearo Q&A Who is your most influential spearo or speara? Bucket list fish? Favourite dive buddy? Describe your spearfishing experience in one sentence 67:27 Contact details 68:03 Final thoughts and outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android https://link.chtbl.com/Download_This_Episode Important Links Salt Sisters Website Salt Sisters on Instagram Renee on Instagram Amber Jones on Instagram Eat What You Kill New Zealand Fishing News on Instagram Noob Spearo Facebook Community Noob Spearo Instagram Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Neptonics Spearfishing and Freediving – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute' Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Harry Foster - the Master Chef Spearo Today's interview is with Harry Foster, the Masterchef Spearo! Apart from being an exceptional chef, he is also an absolute frother when it comes to spearing and has a passion for connecting the catching to the cooking. Learn some chef skills that every spearo should know, what kitchen utensils you should have and the biggest mistakes spearos make with fish in the kitchen! We've included two of the recipes mentioned in the show so you can go have a go yourself! Whether working as a chef on a remote island or out spearing or even just taking pictures, he has a wealth of knowledge on the natural world and the animals that live around him. His Instagram stories will show you exactly what we mean. We think you will enjoy today's episode and we hope that you will try the recipes! Let us know your thoughts in the comments! If you haven't seen his Instagram page yet, do yourself a favour and go look! Also check out his website for some amazing recipes! Important Times: 01:00 Joe Murphy message 02:05 Old Man Blue voicenote 04:30 Welcome Harry Foster, how did you begin spearfishing? 05:58 Diving in Far North Queensland 07:42 How far away are you from the Great Barrier Reef? 08:55 The appeal of inshore reefs and bad conditions 10:02 What made you a hunter? 11:43 Dealing with saltwater crocodiles 14:56 Early obstacles 16:30 Northern Freediver Facebook group 17:56 Spearfishing culture and the reason for the Noob Spearo podcast 20:10 Shooting his first footballer 22:50 Harry's spearfishing ethos 23:36 How did you get into photography? 24:52 Getting great shots 27:03 What has been your photography journey and what about Instagram? 29:44 Catch cook videos 30:50 The trouble with film making 32:28 What do you spend your time on? 35:21 You've accomplished a lot, let's talk about your chef skills 36:00 How did you become a chef? 37:26 Connecting the catching with the cooking 39:12 How to get great quality fish 41:08 What is the process of caring for your catch? 44:48 Dry aging 46:02 Slurry tips 48:20 What to do when you get home 51:16 What chef skills that every spearo should learn? 52:26 Using the whole animal 53:54 Using more of the fish 55:30 99 Spearo Recipes 56:48 Where to find Harry 57:50 Kingfish Ceviche 61:54 Octopus preparation 65:06 Great advice for cooking 35:38 Caring for the catch 66:22 My Octopus Teacher (My Octopus Teacher: The Sequel) 68:03 What's in your gear bag? 70:00 Funny stuff 71:54 First Spanish Mackeral 73:25 Spearo Q&A Marine tattoos Favourite dive buddy Spearfishing in one sentance 77:52 Thanks and goodbye Recipes: Tandoori Fish Wings Kingfish Ceviche Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android https://link.chtbl.com/Download_This_Episode Important Links Hazfos on Instagram Off The Beaten Coast on Youtube Off The Beaten Coast on Facebook Off The Beaten Coast Website My Octopus Teacher: The Sequel Noob Spearo Facebook Community Noob Spearo Instagram Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Neptonics Spearfishing and Freediving – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute' Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Bert Keulder - The Old Man Blue Today's interview is with Bert Keulder - the Old Man Blue, as you may know him. He's done everything you can think of in the water, including being tossed into the air by a Great White shark! A well traveled, highly experienced spearo that is deeply in love with the ocean, he has done it all and has an absolute wealth of knowledge from his years growing up near Cape Town, South Africa and living, working and spearfishing all around the world throughout his life. We chat about his early childhood days being dragged around the kelp forests in the Atlantic on an inflated car tube, his days in the military playing underwater hockey to when he worked as a diamond miner along the West Coast of Africa, to living and diving in Fiji with commercial fishermen until finally settling down in WA where he lives and dives today. He is an excellent resource and spearos of any experience level can learn a lot from him. He also makes exceptionally high quality dive gear that is designed to work well and not stop working for a long, long time. If he can give you one piece of advice, ENJOY your diving, be relaxed and take your time and really enjoy the experience. Let us know what you think of today's episode and be sure to check out Old Man Blue's store. Important Times: 00:20 Intro 04:00 Welcome to Bert and chat about Aqualyte 06:02 Official welcome and Ben's email 07:50 Old Man Blue gear review 10:14 Estuary Cod bag design 11:24 Aqualyte 13:42 Eating and preparing for a dive day 15:21 How old are you - reflecting back on life 17:00 How did you start diving? 18:42 How has the ocean affected you? 20:40 Childhood diving and getting dragged around the kelp forests 22:52 Hunting Red Steenbras 24:10 My Octopus Teacher 25:52 Eric J Anderson episode 26:38 Diving alone 28:26 Younger divers vs the older generation 29:42 Stages of progression in your spearfishing 30:37 Diving today vs back in the day 33:07 Equipment 36:21 The evolution of spearfishing equipment 37:00 Emphasis on tools vs skills 38:14 The "scarcity mindset" 40:18 Bert's unsinkable dive boat - The Hallubaloo 43:10 Becoming a boat captain 45:04 Diving the inshore reefs 45:16 Best advice to prospective boat buyers 45:58 The Hallubaloo 46:46 Sage advice 47:00 Tell us about your boat 48:23 Rules on the boat 49:33 Sustainability and sharing spots 50:15 Don't be a cowboy 53:16 Sharing fish on the boat 54:26 Spearfishing as a team sport 56:11 A quick story with some more sage advice - the ocean will give you gifts 57:08 Bert's days in the military 58:44 Seal/Duiker Island in Houtbay 60:46 Diamond diving 64:06 Can I go dive for my own diamonds? 65:42 Travelling 69:39 The logo and Old Man Blue ethos 75:20 Hunting fish in WA 79:44 How do you slow yourself down? 82:38 Getting stuck and dealing with panic 84:43 Funny stories 89:39 Spearo Q&A: Single best piece of advice you've received Who is the most influential spearo for you? Scenario What is the spearfishing experience in one sentence? 92:35 Final advice 93:50 Bert's experience with sharks and getting tossed into the air by a Great White shark 100:10 Shrek's closing words Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android https://link.chtbl.com/Download_This_Episode Important Links Aqualyte Old Man Blue's online store Old Man Blue on Instagram Old Man Blue on Facebook Noob Spearo Facebook Community Noob Spearo Instagram Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Neptonics Spearfishing and Freediving – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute' Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Aaron Edmonds I recorded this interview live on a recent Patron Funded trip to South Australia. I stopped off on the way back to Melbourne in Portland, Victoria and got to chat to Aaron overlooking some of his pristine diving/lobster chasing grounds. This interview has heaps of great intel for people wanting to chase Southern Rock Lobster, Southern Bluefin Tuna or even just start spearing in the Victoria/South Australia area. Listen in to Aaron Edmonds share his story and stoke right here! Important Times 04:00 Welcome to Aaron Edmonds - live in Portland, Victoria. Getting started spearfishing and a bit about his commercial diving experience. 08:45 Early lessons learned spearfishing 10:00 Chasing Lobster or Crayfish 21:30 Scary Moment | Cramping Out in a Cave 29:25 Funny Moments with Jamie 32:00 Underwater Photography | Catching the Bug 40:00 Southern Bluefin Tuna | The Learning Curve! 52:50 Taking out juniors and sharing the stoke 58:40 Spearo Q&A Who has been the most influential person in your spearfishing journey? What are the best spearfishing resources for new spearos? What is your dream spearfishing destination and fish? Could you describe what the spearfishing experience means to you in one sentence Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android https://link.chtbl.com/Download_This_Episode Important Links @a.edmondsphotography on Instagram @2fresh_productions on Instagram Noob Spearo Facebook Community Noob Spearo Instagram Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Neptonics Spearfishing and Freediving – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute' Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Trevor Ketchion Spearfishing can be seen as a costly sport to get started in and with the huge range of gear for sale these days, it can so easily end up costing a lot more than it needs to. Being a beginner and trying to buy your first pieces of gear can be an intimidating and tricky thing to get right. What do I need to buy new? What can I get away with buying 2nd hand? How do I look after this gear I have invested in? Join Shrek, Trevor Ketchion and Captain Dan Walsh as they discuss being a Tightarse Spearo and give a run down and discussion on all the basic equipment that a new spearo would need as well as cost cutting and DIY tips, maintenance, what to look for when buying 2nd hand and ultimately where you can cut corners and not cut yourself short. Spearos pride themselves on being able to adapt and be efficient, with our gear it's no different. Are you a Tightarse Spearo? Have a listen and let us know what you think about these tips and tricks and comment your DIY tricks! Enjoy the episode! Important Times 00:16 Introduction 03:28 Welcome to Trevor and Lincoln Smith message 05:00 Ashley Clark Email 06:56 Andrew Boulton Email 07:24 Spearfishing and Money Philosophy 08:08 Ben Vittino Voice Message Basic Gear Purchasing 13:35 Fins 21:58 Spearguns 30:19 Booties 32:38 Gloves 34:13 Masks 37:46 Snorkels 42:07 Weights 44:47 Rubbish Spearos 45:50 Weight Belts 48:14 Floats and Riglines 58:49 Dive Knives 01:02:05 Dive Bags Other Stuff 01:06:11 Boats 01:12:00 Electronics 01:15:40 DIY Gear Maintenance 01:24:55 Bargain Bins, Discounted Items and Buying 2nd Hand 01:29:24 Getting Sponsored 01:30:46 Wetsuits 01:33:35 Tips from Captain Dan Walsh 01:35:42 Final Thoughts Trevor runs a Facebook group called Rubbish Spearos, a funny name but it is a great initiative and fun way to clean up your local waterways. People post and compare "Deathpiles" of dozens of sinkers, lures, bits of plastic and even a few treasures found along the way! Go check it out! --> Rubbish Spearos Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android https://link.chtbl.com/Download_This_Episode Important Links Submerged Psychos - Trevor's Youtube Channel Trevor's Instagram Rubbish Spearos Daniel Mann's Youtube Channel Noob Spearo Facebook Community Noob Spearo Instagram Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Neptonics Spearfishing and Freediving – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute' Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Tom Sandstrom and Adam Stern This episode is all about getting the word out about the all new Australian Spearfishing Course (in association with AUF) that will reach the next generation of spearos. We discuss how Adam Stern, Tom Sandstrom and the AUF are getting qualified crew into clubs to help teach groms and new spearos coming up about basic safety and physiology. Tommy and Adam "We will be creating a freediving for Spearfishing course that we want to role out throughout the country over the next 12-18 months, which we hope to have available for free to auf club members or at a super cheap price." Listen in as the boys drop some knowledge bombs while we learn about this cool new initiative! Australian Spearfishing Courses | Important Times 07:00 @tommy_dozz introduction and background 09:30 The motivation behind doing the Freediving Instructor Course 15:00 Freediving courses for spearos? 22:00 Being a good spearfishing buddy 25:00 Pool training? Is it relevant for spearfishing? 35:00 Teaching people to spearfish 40:00 How Tommy started out in the water and introduction to spearfishing 42:00 Coffs Harbour Spearfishing Conditions and Fishery 44:20 Rotating your spearfishing through different spots 48:00 Adam Stern Drops In Late! 58:00 Three Active Components to Spearfishing | Equipment, Hunting and Freediving 61:00 Spearfishing Dolphin Fish aka MahiMahi 64:00 What happens in a Spearfishing Instructors Course? What is in this spearfishing course? What about the experience of the course? Did you have some characters in there? Who was the most natural spearfishing Instructor? 78:00 Spearfishing Clubs and Competitions Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android https://link.chtbl.com/Download_This_Episode Important Links Tom Sandstrom on Instagram Adam Stern on Instagram Australian Underwater Federation Website *Mentioned: Breath-Hold Academic Research "Hi Isaac. I have attached the poster and some basic information on the trial that ill be conducting. I'm conducting a clinical trial for my thesis to further advance the knowledge basis of breathing techniques that may improve breath hold performance in divers. I'm recruiting participants for my upcoming online land-based study of which you can be involved by participating to better inform us how to train according to the best available evidence. Please contact me by email (in the photo) if you would be interested in participating in this study and I can send you more information. We can talk on the phone if you wanted more info! Thanks, I really appreciate it. Billy." Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Neptonics Spearfishing and Freediving – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute' Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Addrianna Reitenbach This interview with Addrianna Reitenbach comes from a recommendation from Eric Anderson. "Hey Shrek! Wanted to connect you with Addrianna who is spearheading the up-and-coming dive community SoCal Dive Babes (IG: @socaldivebabes). This group is all about building a solid dive community and providing mentorship to women divers who want to get into spearfishing. We've been chatting a bit on spearing and watching their trips to Baja and local waters, fundraisers, beach events, underwater pumpkin target shooting, hanging out with Julie Riffe...I thought it would make a great interview. Always stoked to hear more stories in the spearing community and this sounds like a good one. You know I'm a fan of the Pcast, so keep it coming brotha!" - Eric Anderson Some of the highlights are; 'trash fish' chat, Southern California species and conditions, women in spearfishing, body language for hunting and more! Listen and subscribe! Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android https://link.chtbl.com/Download_This_Episode Important Times 05:00 Addrianna Introduction, Welcome and Early Spearfishing Obstacles 12:00 Women in Spearfishing | Unique Barriers to Entry | Discussion and SoCal Dive Babes 22:00 Mentors and Influential People in Addrianna's spearfishing life 31:30 Guiding Beginner Spearos 33:30 'Trash Fish' + what are the 4-5 species to start shooting in Southern Californian Waters? 39:00 What spearfishing hunting techniques do you use? 47:30 Scary Moments Spearfishing? 56:00 Veterans Vault | SoCal Dive Babes Monthly Meetups with Topical Speakers Competitions Team Members Needs of the group How to get Involved 70:00 Funny Moment 79:00 One of Addrianna's Driving Motivations 82:50 What's in Addrianna's Dive Bag? 89:00 Spearo Q&A What is the best advice you have been given in spearfishing? If you could start all over again, what would you do differently? What's been the single best resource in your spearfishing journey? What does the spearfishing experience mean to you? Important Links SoCal Dive Babes Website @socaldivebabes on Instagram @addriannasf on Instagram Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Neptonics Spearfishing and Freediving – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute' Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Justin Townsend Justin Townsend joins me and shares 3 dynamite seafood recipes that are game changers! Justin hosts the Wild Fish and Game Podcast which is a food centric podcast where they talk about all aspects of hunting, fishing, and cooking of wild foods.Justin has been living in Key West, FL for the last 4 years and has taken up spearfishing in the last year. Justin made his way on spearfishing boats by applying his professionally trained fish chef skills, always helping out and bringing the stoke. Justin has been a hunter and angler since he was a child and has always enjoyed the outdoors. He was raised in Southeastern Oklahoma where hunting and fishing was used as a way to supplement home-grown and store-bought food so his values are very in-line what many of us Noobers hold dear. Have a listen to this episode and try out one of the recipes he lays out! Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android https://link.chtbl.com/Download_This_Episode Important Times 04:00 Justin Townsend Introduction and Background 11:00 Spearfishing in Key West, Florida 15:00 What are some of the easier fish to target spearfishing in Key West? 18:00 Spearfishing on Boats | Spearo Code 20:00 What kinds of meals do you produce after a full day spearfishing? 24:30 Veterans Vault: 3 Different Ways to Think About Preparing Fish | Fish Chef Skills Seared Tuna Burger Home-Made Seafood Stock Wild Fish and Game Tinfoil Pack 42:40 What are your biggest struggles in spearfishing? 49:30 Have you had a Scary Situation out spearfishing? 56:13 Funny Story 59:00 Spearo Q&A Who has been the most influential person in your spearfishing? Justin Lee Who is the best person to go diving with and why? Dave Dream Species? Wahoo and MahiMahi What does the spearfishing experience mean to you? Getting out and adventuring chasing food Important Links @harvestingnature on Instagram and Facebook Wild Fish and Game Podcast Eat Wild Game by Justin Townsend HarvestingNature.com SpearFactor Podcast Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Neptonics Spearfishing and Freediving – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute' Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

The Great Debate on Dock of Death/Death Pile Pictures Huge discussion on the phenomena on Social Media of pictures and videos with huge piles of dead fish. Often there are reasons for these piles of fish like providing for your family or community or it could be your source of income, or it might even be the result of a long day or weekend full of hard work spearing with your mates. Whatever the reason, often times on social media the context of a post can so easily be lost, so a proud picture of a long day of hard work trying to feed your family can turn into a what looks like a senseless killing spree. Other times these pictures are taken on purpose to show the sheer volume of fish that they caught. Is this right or wrong? Should pictures of Death Piles be posted? Yes? No? Why or why not? Bit of a different episode today but join us as we dive into this with Shrek and Simon Trippe as they chat about the so called Death Pile/Dock of Death Phenomenon. Full of interviews with spearos from around the world, this is definitely some food for thought, whichever side you're on! We hope you enjoy and make sure that you leave us your thoughts and comments! Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android https://link.chtbl.com/Download_This_Episode Important Times 02:00 Simon Trippe Introduction and Quick Catch-Up 06:00 What is a Death Pile or Dock of Death photo? 09:20 Interviews with people about Death Pile/Dock of Death pics 20:00 Commentary on the interview with Simon Trippe 33:00 Rhys Clay Voicemail | Sunny Coast, Australia Spearo 38:00 Greg Rothaus Voicemail | Californian/Baja Spearo 43:00 Adam Bassir Voicemail | Sydney, Australia Spearo 47:30 Ben Choi Voicemail | Floridian Spearo 56:00 Nicholas Zajicek Voicemail | So Cal Spearo 62:40 Eric Anderson Voicemail | Cen Cal Spearo 68:30 Ryan Rush Voicemail | Floridian Spearo 76:00 Jesse Voicemail | Australian Spearo 86:00 Eric Keener Interview | Fin and Forage Founder | Cal Spearo 96:00 Ed Martin Voicemail | Killshot Spearguns | Floridian Spearo 102:00 Do a course through Australia Spearfishing Academy with Simon Trippe Noob Spearo Community on Facebook Noob Spearo on Instagram Noob Spearo on TikTok Become a Patron! Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Neptonics Spearfishing and Freediving – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute' Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Eric Anderson Mad chat with Eric Anderson focusing on important spearfishing issues in Central California and further afield. Urchin Barrens feature as well as the benefits of having a long term buddy, Great White Sharks, tourniquets, central California diving and species, sketchy shore dives and kelp forests and more. This one was a long time coming and it was an honour to finally have a long chat with Eric. Enjoy! Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android https://link.chtbl.com/Download_This_Episode Important Times 04:00 Eric Anderson Introduction and Background 07:00 Sheep Head Fish Facts 09:00 Abalone | The Gateway Drug to the Spearfishing World 12:45 Urchin Barren Discussion What is an Urchin Barren? How does an abundance of Sea Urchins effect kelp? What factors have been identified as potential causes? warming ocean climate, sea urchin abundance triggers overgrazing, decrease in predation (bony reef fish that predate on them, Lobster numbers, Where does this phenomena occur? NE Pacific in the 1960–1970s, Norwegian coast in the 1970s, NW Atlantic in the 1970–1980s [2], and Tasmania in the 2000s What are the wider implications for the areas affected? 23:50 Aiden Brown triggered a story about filleting fish on the boat 26:15 How Eric's Spearfishing Life Began 30:00 Benefits of having a Longterm Spearfishing Buddy 38:40 Tourniquets and Sharks | Check out this Combat Action Tourniquet 44:50 Night Diving and Shit Viz 53:30 Aiden asks about the importance of diving with a float line 58:20 Shore Diving vs Boat Diving 62:30 Shark Shield Discussion 67:00 Scary Moment | Lessons Learned 69:30 Old Man Blue Spearfishing Equipment 77:00 Funniest Moment out spearing 81:00 Spearo Q&A Connect With Eric Anderson & Links Mentioned Connect with @eric_janderson on Instagram Eric on This Ocean Life TV Podcast Interview Eric's interview on Spear Factor Podcast Global regime shift dynamics of catastrophic sea urchin overgrazing Eric's Combat Action Tourniquet @aiden_brown @oldmanbluedive Spearing Gear Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Neptonics Spearfishing and Freediving – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute' Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Another Interview with Adam Stern YOUR BURNING FREEDIVING AND EQUALIZING QUESTIONS ANSWERED BY ADAM STERN This episode is a live call with Patron listeners and whole bunch of questions from the Noob Spearo Community on Facebook and @noobspearo on Instagram! In this episode we cover breath-hold and depth training questions, how to choose a freediving instructor, deep spearfishing (avoiding squeeze) questions, equalizing questions and more. Lot's of funny moments including Adam scalding his balls. Enjoy:) 5:00 Ben Vittino "I just want to know how he's so happy and enthusiastic all the time. Love his energy!" Isaac "I have a question but first I need to know, Do you ever feel down? When you do, what do you do to get back Adam 187% Stern?" Dale Bartush "I'd also like to know what he thinks about in free fall. Not what he tells people to do lop but what he actually thinks and feels." 14:00 Scalded Ballsack Moment Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android https://link.chtbl.com/Download_This_Episode 16:15 TRAINING BREATH-HOLD QUESTIONS Ethan Yeo "Would you say going out spearfishing is going to make you in become a better diver vs doing freediving training in the pool?" Isaac "How can you increase your bottom time?" and "How can I hold my breath longer?" Isaac "Is bloodshift a physiological response that can be trained?" Damian Mckay "What are the best exercises to get more bottom time/depth?" @pickford_cole "If he had to pick between dynamic pool training and static, which would he choose?" Isaac "is increased muscle mass problematic to breath-hold diving?" Isaac "what are some safety considerations for pool training?" Isaac "How much does your attitude towards contractions affect them?" Isaac "Are your own ideas or your own limitations the biggest barrier to longer breath-holds and deeper diving?" What is the best way to overcome these? 42:00 EQUALIZING QUESTIONS R Andrew Baker "Can everyone hands free Equalize?" Jake Cross "What are the common issues with equalising? E.g one ear equalises before the other." Adam Stern Equalizing Online Classes freedivefamily.com. Use the Code NOOBSPEARO to save 40% Isaac "If you put a month into training your equalization and Eustachian Tubes, how long will that adaptation last?" 49:55 DEEPER FREEDIVE SPEARFISHING Kurt Raymond "How do you equalise when you go past that 30+meter mark? I recently dived to 30mtrs on a course and I felt like I had to equalise slightly differently once I hit around the 25mtr mark. I've heard of having to bring air back into your mouth. I wasn't down there for long enough to work out what was going on but I was still able to equalise, just slightly differently to normal. Is there dry training you can do for this technique?" Joe Pedro "Can you share your wisdom on chin tuck dive & what injuries can be caused by looking (neck extended) out in front of you; typical Spearfishing form compared to proper diver form..the little things that cause nightmares due to lack of "under pressure" knowledge basically." Mackenzie Logan "I have a Similar question to Joe Pedro. Once you start going over 30m-40m how long does it take your body to acclimatize to the new depths? If you've done all your stretches and relaxing on the top perfectly, what are some of the little things like neck movements that we should be careful of and how long/how many dives to depth until you can start to move your head a little more comfortably?" To elaborate on this: I think there will be 2 answers depending on whether we are spearfishers vs freedivers.. If you are spearfishing and it is either your first time diving to these depths or you only go diving once a month or so how will this affect your "training adaptations" of diving to that depth? Will you lose them each time you go out again to dive? If you're freediving and training frequently will you be able to improve and keep your training adaptations. I think in your last interview he said he could come back after a month or so of not training and pretty much start again from where he had been diving to before? Thomas Ripard "I'd also like to ask about deeper diving. Once you start to get more comfortable with getting to 30m(ish), is there anything in particular one needs to do to prepare yourself to get past the 30m mark? Also anything safety related one should be aware of as you get past 30m? Cheers! Discovering the noobspearo podcast was the best thing that happened to me in 2020, keep em coming 66:00 OTHER QUESTIONS Rob James "When is Adam having an underwater UFC rematch with Adam Craig McNiven "What are the hurdles of running a free diving business, cashflow, cancellations, COVID, marketing and customer retention. Is it like a dream to do what you love for an income every day? Could you get the business to a point where it could be run without you?" Jason Harris "Not strictly diet related.. but does Adam have any food items he avoids when leading up to a dive day to keep the sinus systems clean" Isaac "Can we have the Dairy an

Interview with Mick Mcdade Mick is a long time member of the Brisbane Underwater Adventurers Club, AUFQ Queensland records keeper and is absolutely mad about fish casting! His house contains over 350 cast and mounted fish that take up most of his wall space. He truly is a legend that has stood the test of time, having made several record catches himself, his knowledge of fish is astounding (listen to the interview to get a taste) and his dedication to serving spearfishing as a sport is truly noteworthy. He is not out and about on social media so this episode is a great way to get some of the knowledge and insight into the mind of this decades long underwater enthusiast! Enjoy this episode! Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android https://link.chtbl.com/Download_This_Episode Important times 05:00 Mick Mcdade introduction and background 11:30 Underwater Hockey 14:00 Underwater Adventurers Club 17:35 Starting to spearfish 21:50 Scary moments 25:00 Diving today vs in the past 34:00 Protected species controversy and poisonous fish 40:00 Veterans Vault - Fish Casting, Sourcing Material, Instructions 46:20 Australian spearfishing records and contribute to them 51:10 Identifying fish species 55:20 Fish casting 01:08:10 Mick's home library 01:12:55 Naming fish: common vs Latin names 01:18:05 Advice to a younger Mick Mcdade 01:20:00 Dream fish Links Mentioned auf.com.au/blog/publication/national-auf-spearfishing-records/ https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/ Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Neptonics Spearfishing and Freediving – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute' Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Josh James The first interview of 2021 had to be awesome so I got Josh James Kiwi Bushman on the show! He has a frothing following on YouTube where they create motivating and inspiring short films with a hunting and fishing and family flavor. All of the videos feature Josh's friends and family and the abundant wild food that surrounds them in New Zealand. If you are into Catch and cook, bushcraft, hunting, gathering, spearfishing, fishing, archery, and New Zealand culture, you will love his channel (link here). He's a self professed good vibes and positive vibrations kind of guy. Enjoy this episode! Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android https://link.chtbl.com/Download_This_Episode Important Times 04:00 Josh James Introduction and Background 12:40 What parallels have you found between hunting on land and hunting in the water? 13:30 Bow Hunting (Recurve vs Compound) 16:30 Spearfishing in the South Island of New Zealand 20:45 1080 Situation in New Zealand 28:15 How to Grow a YouTube Channel 29:55 When did you start fishing and spearfishing? 31:40 What were some of the obstacles you encountered when you started spearfishing? 34:15 Muppet's on YouTube | Dealing with the Comments, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly 39:25 Josh's Spearfishing Equipment List 45:50 What is on your spearfishing species dream list? Links Mentioned SAS Survival Book Skills of the Australian Bushman Book Kiwi Bushmen Website + Promotions The Possum Whisperer Video on YouTube SpearoKids New Zealand Josh James Kiwi Bushmen Website Connect with Josh on Instagram, YouTube and Facebook Become a Patron! Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Neptonics Spearfishing and Freediving – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute' Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Haha! What an awesome interview to finish out 2020! Ryan Myers with heaps of intel of diving deep and managing the risks. Huge section on Deep Reef Hunting, minimizing lung squeezes, doing the variable weight thing and we even chat growing a rad YouTube Channel (Ryan has 31k subscribers!). Massive shoutout to Sam @samahgram, Ryans partner and a champion diver (and future podcast guest I'm sure!). Listen in to Ryan Myers Deep Reef Hunting! Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android https://link.chtbl.com/Download_This_Episode Important Times 05:40 Ryan Myers Introduction 11:40 Lessons learned along the way 19:30 Variable Weight Diving 21:30 Lung and Trachea Squeeze | "How do you avoid it?" - Sven Franklin 27:00 Spearfishing Forums/Social Media/Clubs and Tribalism Chat 34:50 Most Memorable Fish | Med Grouper 37:40 Veterans Vault | Deep Reef Hunting Kiggs Anthony "Would be cool to hear Ryan talk through some stalking/coaxing techniques he uses on big Uku and Mu." 50:45 Kurt Raymond asks "Keen to hear some more about Ryan's freediving progression and thought process leading into a dive. Similar to what Taylor talked about in terms of setup and mindset for a dive, he does some crazy dives!" Danny Baker "Love watching Ryan Myers. Maybe get him to share his relaxation techniques. He's so damn patient." 60:00 Doug Lewin "Can you ask Ryan why he uses a neck weight in some of his dives? Does he recommend that for an intermediate diver in cold water as well?" 63:45 Ryan Myers YouTube Channel. How has he grown such a solid following on YouTube! 73:20 Funny Stuff | Europeans nude and pissets 76:00 What's in Ryan Myers Divebag? 79:00 Spearo Q&A Links Mentioned Ryan Myers YouTube Channel Ryan Myers Instagram Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Neptonics Spearfishing and Freediving – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute' Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Rad catch-up with the Spearjunkies fellas who have just released Season 1. We chat locations, Coatesmans secret techniques (that get shown to the world), budget blowouts and flight hassles, massive fish, super clean water and even sharks along with getting towed behind a monster Sailfish. Super cool chat with super cool blokes! Listen in:) Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android https://link.chtbl.com/Download_This_Episode Important Times 04:45 Introductions. Big welcome to Cris Dillon, Barret Harvey and Chris Coates. An introduction into the Spearjunkies concept 08:00 What inspired the Spearjunkies Species List? 11:00 Coatesman Hunting Techniques and Secret Tricks on the series 13:30 Spearjunkies Roles Discussion 14:50 Mozambique Experience and Spearfishing 17:00 Species Surprises. How planning took place 19:30 King Mackerel (Spanish Mackerel) Discussion 26:00 The Spearjunkies Project Chat. Budgets, Timelines, Distribution & More 30:45 Castor Banks, Madagascar Spearfishing Q&A 33:50 Shooting a Sailfish on a Reelgun 36:00 What is coming is Spearjunkies Season II? 39:00 Personal Locator Beacons and Getting Lost at Sea 41:30 Lessons Learned. Flight Pain for Spearos 43:45 Connect with Spearjunkies at Spearjunkies.com | @spearjunkies on Instagram Links Mentioned Spearjunkies.com Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Neptonics Spearfishing and Freediving – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute' Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Big Jake Lords Famous for wearing ridiculously thin wetsuits in freezing water, owning plenty of fresh water species world records and his jovial and always stoked pics and stories on Insta @bigjakelords. I've been looking forward to this chat forever! His instagram profile is full of stoke about the spearing lifestyle and just good vibes. In this chat we focus in on developing resilience and thriving in tough conditions. Sub-Zero water temps, sh#t vis and no dive buddies! It's a rad chat that the truly dedicated, frothing spearo will understand and relate to - listen in! Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android https://link.chtbl.com/Download_This_Episode Important Times 04.20 Big Jake Lords Welcome and Introduction 08:00 Prevalent Conditions and Species in the lakes in Utah/Nebraska 22:00 Resilience: The mindset and where Big Jake gets it from 25:00 Eric Keener "How in the world does Jake stay warm in those cold lakes in a thin wetsuit? I think he wears like a 3 / 5. Brrr." 37:00 Smoking Trash Fish 40:50 Hunting Techniques for Freshwater 51:50 Funny Stuff Spearfishing | Giant Beaver & Moose Fun 59:49 Spearo Q&A Links Mentioned @bigjakelords on Instagram Noob Spearo YouTube Channel Noob Spearo Community on Facebook Andy Frisella 75 Hard Camp Chef Smoker Hatch Spearguns | Use the CODE: NOOB10 to save 10% Glacier Gloves Bubba Blades | Use the CODE: NOOB10 to save 10% Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Neptonics Spearfishing and Freediving – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute' Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Brian & Karin Trautman Brian and Karin Trautman have been sailing and spearing their way around the world on their 53-foot yacht SV Delos for 10 years. They are inspiring, intelligent and passionate people, caring about the environment and giving back to the communities that welcome them. Their YouTube channel is #2 in the sailing world, has over 595k subscribers and 7 million monthly views. In this interview (mostly with Brian due to Karin being on family duty with their daughter SIerra;) we chat all about what it's like living off a sailboat, the art of sailing and spearfishing remote locations! Listen in! Important Times 04:00 Introduction to Brian Trautman and a bit about SV Delos and how it all started 08:00 Characteristics and Abilities required to sail full-time 11:00 The last 12 months on SV Delos 21:00 Sailing Seasons 25:30 Spearfishing Remote Locations 37:00 Running the YouTube channel 50:25 Funny Stories from SV Delos 59:30 Quick catch-up with Karin Links Mentioned Connect with Brian, Karin and Sierra aboard SV Delos On Instagram @svdelos On YouTube svdelos On Facebook svdelos Find out Where SV Delos is right now here Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Neptonics Spearfishing and Freediving – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute' Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with the NZ Spearo Kids (and their Dad) Very cool chat with Max (10), Ben (12) and their Dad Don about spearfishing in the South Island, New Zealand. We chat equipment issues such as loading spearguns, getting cold and choosing the right gear and helping them to slow down. This interview was a joy to record as these guys froth on spearing! Listen in!!! Important Times 02:00 Max, Ben and Donald introductions and how they got started spearfishing. Early obstacles and issues and how they overcame them. 12:20 Fish ID and how to get ahead 14:10 Ben's Proudest Catch | Big Blue Moki 18:45 Spearguns for Kids | Setup for easy loading 21:00 Wetsuits for Kids 27:00 Advice for Noobs 32:40 The experience of teaching your kids to spear fish 37:15 Filleting Fish | Discussion around learning 40:00 Spearo Kids NZ Facebook Page Links Mentioned Max, Ben and Don's Facebook Page 'Spearo Kids NZ' Wettie Spearfishing Equipment Taking Kids Spearfishing Article Noob Spearo Community on Facebook Wettie TV YouTube Channel Dunedin Spearo Crew Sam Wild YouTube Channel Luke Potts YouTube Channel Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions Adreno Spearfishing – Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate in AUSTRALIA! Use the Code In-Store or Online Neptonics Spearfishing and Freediving – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off all spearing gear store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation |Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute' Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

The Bunker Group Charter Debrief This is a huge multi-spearo interview recorded throughout our 5 day Southern Great Barrier Reef Spearfishing Charter. We chat lessons learned, highlights, effective techniques, finding fish, etiquette, pretty much the whole box and dice. Listen in if you are interested in doing a multi-day spearfishing charter of your own! Important Times 02:00 Onboard with Wayne Judge post stabbing, pre-RACQ Life Flight 08:15 Off to the second self stabbing victim, Joel for an interview 10:40 Up on top of the Eastern Voyager just prior to RACQ Life Flight liftoff 13:20 Interview with Joel about Trip Highlights 16:50 Strick from Back to Basics 19:10 Takeaways with Michael 20:30 Takeaways with Taylah 24:40 Chat with Chris and Ged. What is the daily routine on a spearfishing charter 35:00 Yarn with Nate 36:00 Informal Onboard Competition Most Meritorious: Joel Biggest Trout: 4.9kg Coral Trout Biggest Mangrove Jack: Marcel Biggest Spanish Mackerel: 21.9kg Wayne Biggest Blackspot Tuskfish: Jack 38:25 About the Bunker Island, Eastern Voyager Spearfishing Charter Trips 45:00 Interview with Anzac, Strick and Az 64:00 Catch-up with Jeremy and Nate 75:20 Trip insights with Marcel and Ryan 93:00 Post Trip Catch-up with Wayne Judge (4 months on) 101:00 Post Trip Catch-up with Taylor Slattery Links Mentioned 3 Day Effect Audio Book (Free) | I called it the 48 hour effect:) Nick Fry Southern Great Barrier Reef Trip Video Back to Basics Southern Great Barrier Reef Trip Video Adreno Spearfishing Trips | adreno.com.au/trips Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Neptonics Spearfishing and Freediving – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation |Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute' Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Jack 'Strick' Strickland and Aaron 'Az' Gallagher Getting Back to Basics! I finally got a chance to hang out with the lads from the North! Strick and Az were invited along for the Bunker Group charter in the Southern Great Barrier Reef along with me and a few others on the Eastern Voyager. This interview was recorded live after a few days diving and I had a ball. In this interview we chat spearing with crocs, blackouts, hunting techniques along with plenty of banter. Listen in! Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android https://link.chtbl.com/Download_This_Episode Important Times 03:45 Hello and welcome to Strick & Az 5:00 How did it all start? Spearfishing Origins and the Bromance 10:00 Reelgun Convo 12:45 Az Blackout Story | VIDEO BELOW - 'EXHALE' the Back to Basics Spearfishing Blackout Video 24:30 Hunting Techniques | Spearfishing Blackspot Tuskfish with Az 29:00 Hunting Techniques | Spearfishing Green Jobfish with Strick 35:20 VETERANS VAULT | Transferable Skills from Line (Pole) Fishing to Spearfishing and Vice Versa 54:27 Scary Moments | Spearfishing with Salt Water Crocodiles with Az | Bull Shark Rush with Strick 66:00 Kava Convo 67:47 How did Back to Basics Adventures Start? 73:40 Best Dive Day Preparation in terms of food, supplements and sleep 76:30 Funny Moments out Spearfishing 78:30 What's in your spearfishing dive bag? 82:50 Spearo Q&A Dream Spearfishing Destination Bucket List Fish Who has been the most influential person/people in your spearfishing journey? What does the spearfishing experience mean to you? Connect with Strick and Az from Back to Basics Adventures Back to Basics Adventures Website | Book Spearing Trips and more Back to Basics Adventures on YouTube Back to Basics Adventures on Instagram @b2badventures Back to Basics Adventures on Facebook Yarns with Az and Taz Podcast Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts - anywhere you can find good podcasts! Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Neptonics Spearfishing and Freediving – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation |Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute' Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Tim Neilsen Finally after more than 100 episodes partnership with Adreno, I interview the Founder, Tim Neilsen! Tim is a former Australian spearfishing champion with tonnes of ideas about everything from his own personal spearing rig to how a spearfishing retail store should serve their customers. Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android https://link.chtbl.com/Download_This_Episode Important Times 4:00 Tim Neilsen Introduction 12:00 Winning the Australian National Spearfishing Titles in Tasmania 17:00 Stopping Smoking 20:30 Most Memorable Fish | Yellowfin Tuna 89kg & a Tongan Sailfish 25:00 Reels on Speargun Conversation 41:00 Shaft Overhang | The Neilsen 500 46:40 Tim's Rigline Setup 60:00 Scary Moment | Boat Near Miss 64:00 Spearo Q&A Links Mentioned RockyMountainSpearfishing.org Allen Carrs Easyway to Stop Smoking Book Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Neptonics Spearfishing and Freediving – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything storewide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation |Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute' Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Taylor Slattery This interview with Taylor Slattery was recorded on Day 1 of a charter to the Southern Great Reef aboard the Eastern Voyager. Taylor has been a part of the Adreno spearfishing team for years and has speared all over Australia. In this interview we get systematic on a single drop. This is a mental blueprint for getting the most out of each dive and maximising your time on the bottom hunting fish. Cool dude, cool chat! Listen in https://link.chtbl.com/Download_This_Episode. 1fVgxyg4lipePfSKPT0q1fVgxyg4lipePfSKPT0q BKepbZGk7VNVf3dPXvUp BKepbZGk7VNVf3dPXvUp Important Times 02:30 Taylor Slattery Welcome and Introduction 25:00 The Wayne Judge Medical Evacuation Story | RACQ Life Flight Rescue and Knife Safety Conversation 32:00 Spanish Mackerel Hunting Technique's and Applying the right amount of pressure to the struggling fish 40:00 Speargun Shaft Conversations | Spring Steel and Stainless Steel Shaft Characteristics 45:00 Rob Allen Equipment and Mindset around Spearfishing Equipment 47:55 Mono vs Dyneema Shooting Line Discussion 55:00 Veterans Vault: Getting the Drop Sequence Sorted | Thinking Systematically about each dive! Tidal breathing and relaxing Double preferably triple your surface interval (time on surface after a dive should be 3x longer than your last dive time) Closing your eyes Three stage full breath Reach up and equalize Pull snorkel out of mouth with same hand on descent Do one big pull with other hand through the water Smooth duckdive into 10-12 smooth, powerful fin strokes Focus on streamlining and keep head level 77:00 What do you do when your buddy is spooking fish? 84:00 Funny Moments out Spearfishing 88:00 What are three things people in their few year of spearfishing can do to dramatically improve? 92:00 Spearo Q&A Who has been the most influential person in your spearfishing? What does spearfishing mean to you? What is an exciting product you are working on right now? Links Mentioned Connect with Taylor on Insta @taylorsagirlzname Adreno Cray Hunting Vids with Taylor Adreno Invisiskin Wetsuit Saltskin Wetsuits HeadSpace App Back to Basics Bunker Group Video Noob Spearo on Patreon Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Neptonics Spearfishing and Freediving - Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything storewide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation |Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute' Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Spearfishing Equipment Community Q&A with Jerry Guerra Massive community generated spearfishing equipment chat with Neptonics Madman Jerry Guerra. GoPro Mounts, Speargun Ballistics, Rigline Management, Innovative Spearfishing Equipment and even an idea there for young spearos wanting to generate cash for themselves. Listen in! Important Times | Spearfishing Gear Q&A 00:00 Big welcome to Neptonics:) 10% off for listeners with the code NOOB10 06:00 GoPro MOUNTS: Bob "Bloody go pro mounts that don't get in the way. I have a Salvimar 125 carbon gun. And cant mount a GoPro anywhere suitable that doesn't get in the way." JP Freediving "I love it mounted on the gun. I can't see where the cameras pointing properly when its on my head. I lose good shots of what I'm shooting and with the gun unloaded after shooting a fish its good to hold it like a selfie stick with the catch. Also when swimming up the camera moves on my Hollis goggles. I tighten it up more and it snaps the mounts when I'm swimming." Bob "Yeah. But the way the gun is designed is a pain. A good clamp on mounting option near the trigger on the bottom of the handle would be amazing. That way its out of the way of everything." Different MOUNTING options - Discussion 14:00 RIGLINE MANAGEMENT | Reducing knots, tangles and crossups JP Freediving "At the beginning (of my spearfishing) it was the floatlines or reel lines. After some time you read the current etc, but only after turning yourself in a knot bag🤣" Crossups and getting tangled. Reducing catch points in the water. Materials, lengths, drop weights with reels etc Neptonics Floatline Clutch Neptonics Floatlines Riglines Coatesman Float and Floatlines for spearfishing 29:30 How to develop a brand new spearfishing product. From concept to creation. 34:00 INNOVATION IDEA Bob "What id love to see developed are pull cord floats. Same inflation system like life jackets. Attack it to your belt and when you attach it to the gun weather its 1, 2 or 10 when the gun gets ripped away they pull off the belt and auto inflate. You can adjust the amount of floats you think you will need just before shooting by clipping them on or not. Replace the cartridges once used and go again." Chad Mathis identified this Carter Inflatable Float on the market and I notice Neptonics has a similar inflatable float. Can you fill me in on their uses? 43:00 SPEARGUN BALLISTICS Vivien: "What diameter/length for the spear, how do you compromise between precision and power?" "Does the material of the spear impact the flight behavior of the spear?" "What goes far, what goes through a big fish...?" "The basics of the Ballistic side of things for beginners." "Sorry for my English I hope it was clear enough." Chad "We all know that gun length as in band stretch has everything to do with power. That has everything to do with how long the band has to accelerate the shaft and that is why a longer gun even at the same amount of pull on the bands will shoot harder/farther than a shorter gun. On the human side of it we are only so strong. Here's the point I'm trying to get to. Using the strongest bands I can cock a 16mm will have to be longer than a 14mm. So the 14mm will actually have the longer band stretch and that will give it a longer acceleration time on the shaft. In the real world I don't believe a multi rubber gun with 14mm rubbers gives up much to the same gun with 16mm rubbers because of the difference in band stretch with the more rubbers the less advantage the bigger rubbers have. Taking into account the maximum force I am capable of or want to be pulling. What do you and your experts think about that?" @mathieu_daiku "Roller guns shooting low!! Almost all rollers I have used while hunting and tested in the pool shoot low! Many theories have been developed like inertia of the bands flipping up the muzzle but no definite solutions have been found. Please unravel this mystery!!!!💪🤙🌊" Chad "Consistency! being able to hear with my spearguns some days I can't miss and some days I cannot hit. It seems the harder I try the worse I get and I understand that I need to just trust my instinct but it still happens." @Crisalbi "Straight shaft! Even new one from time to time aren't straight." @Tommy_dozz "Power to weight ratio for rubbers and shafts per gun lengths. Is there any kind of rule to be followed?" Shorter spear = lighter spear = quicker spear. Without having to reduce diameter and increase flex. HOWEVER overhang is not really a ballistics issue is it? We have the same overhang from a hunter aiming POV don't we? @the_spearfactor "The perfect combo of bands to shaft size. Also, wt of gun per # bands and size of shaft." Jason Harris mentioned the Coatesman Test Vid in the Rob Allen Dive Factory: Basically they setup a test rig involving a load cell with a digital readout and they ramp up the pressure on a variety of line and know setups. The results were different than I expected. Stainless 1.8mm line with a crimp failed at 195kg. The l

Interview with Evan Leeson An analytical fella obsessed with the best parts of spearfishing is how I would describe Evan. We had a great conversation in this interview about thinking about hunting species, being the master of your own spearfishing gear, staying cool in spite of sh#t happening and a whole lot of other cool stuff. Super cool chat with a super cool fella! Listen in to 'Evan Leeson the Thinking Spearo!' Important Times 03:10 Evan Leeson Introduction and Background. 19:30 How do you plan to find and hunt a new target fish species? 23:50 Gear Fanatic: The Obsession to get your gear right 31:00 Most Memorable Fish 37:00 Determining the quality of your shot and how hard to fight the fish 45:00 What is the cleverest fish you have tried to hunt? 51:00 What is your take on spearfishing competitions? 57:30 Scary Story: Grey Reef Shark Attack in Fiji. Takeaways, the event in detail and how he is 9 months later. 76.30 Funny Moments: Tony Heugh Story 80:00 Spearo Q&A Links Mentioned San Souci Dolphins Contact Information Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save:) Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation |Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute'

Interview with Michael Isbey Matakana Smokehouse Purveyor Michael Isbey joins me to discuss the art (and science) of smoking fish. We chat different types of smokers, brine, fish preparation, what types of fish are great to smoke, ways to serve smoked fish and more. This is a geekout on the Art of Smoking Fish with a bloody good bloke. Listen in to this episode of the Noob Spearo Podcast on your podcast app of choice here! Important Times 02:40 Michael Isbey from Matakana Smokehouse Introduction 15:30 The Art of Smoking Fish Veterans Vault Smokers? Basic to high end. Costs, brands, pros and cons. Good home units. 26:00 Taking care of fish after the catch. Ike Jime, cutting out the gills, gutting the fish and further preparation 28:40 What kinds of fish work best for smoking? 30:30 How thick should the fillets be? Time considerations. How do you adjust for fish size etc 31:00 Brine | benefits? My mate doesn't like to wet brine at all, he can't get it right, they just turn salty. However with dry brine, his smoked fish tastes awesome. Dry Brine: Rubs and ingredients | secret sauce. Things to experiment with. Planning experiments. 37:00 Serving smoked fish. What is the best? Miso, sandwiches, fresh out of the smoker, pies, pate, salads etc 40:00 Formula vs Art | Is smoking fish a science or an art? 41:45 Smoking other stuff | mussels, octopus, squid, venison, beef? 49:00 Michael's Favorite Fish to Hunt | Tips and Tricks for New Zealand Snapper 53:00 Toughest Situation on the Ocean 55:10 Funniest Time out Spearfishing 57:45 Spearo Q&A Links Mentioned Matakana Smokehouse Website | Instagram | Facebook Josh Niland | The Whole Fish Cookbook Analog Electric Smoker Weber 18-inch Smokey Mountain Cooker, Charcoal Smoker Masterbuilt MB20070210 Analog Electric Smoker with 3 Smoking Racks Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save:) Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation |Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute'

Interview with G.R. Tarr Monster interview with Florida legend, G.R. Tarr! Equipment pioneer and local legend, G.R. created and runs Red Tide Spearfishing. In this chat he shares crazy tales, awesome tips and insights. Enjoy! https://link.chtbl.com/n52RRXie G.R Tarr has been spearfishing since 1965 so there are just a few tips and bits of info in here. He's influenced our sport in many ways. He pioneered the tuna clip float line pull and clip technique for landing big fish. He came up with the idea to make the semi enclosed track hybrid speargun. He created and runs RedTideSpearfishing.com. Leave your thoughts about this interview in the comments below:) Important Times 04:30 GR Tarr Introduction and a bit about Red Tide spearfishing 6:00 Thinking about and making spearfishing equipment 12:00 The Semi-Enclosed Track Speargun 21:50 GR's first days spearfishing 23:25 How do you teach and acquire new spearfishing skills? 27:00 Spearfishing Ethics and Mindset 36:00 How do you get calm? How do you reduce your heart rate? 41:50 Competitive running and breaks from spearfishing 54:00 Veterans Vault | Travel Spearfishing How do you plan and prepare for trips? Bluewater Spearfishing and learning where to go and target them Spearfishing guides and acquiring knowledge Moon Phases and specific species Divers, how many and who do you take? Food and hydration for dive trips | the banana fallacy 82:00 Scariest Moment Discussion 85:00 Speargun Shafts Discussion | Making Shafts for Specialist Spearguns 87:10 What's in GR Tarr's Dive Bag? Massive discussion on; Carbon Fiber Fins Reels, Belt Reels, Stringers 101:40 Spearo Q&A Links Mentioned Connect with G.R Tarr at; RedTideSpearfishing.com Red Tide Spearfishing on Instagram Red Tide Spearfishing on YouTube Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save:) Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation |Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute'

Interview with Eric Allard Episode 132 with a spearfishing legend! Eric Allard is a renown spearfishing guide predominantly operating out of East Africa. He owns and operates Extreme Bluewater Spearfishing with Nigel Spenser taking spearos out to hunt the legendary Dogtooth Tuna, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna and other target species. It was only natural that we chatted all about how to hunt these species effectively and East African Spearfishing. Enjoy! Important Times 3:00 Eric Allard Introduction. Zanzibar, Tanzania Extreme Bluewater Spearfishing with Nigel Spencer. 9:00 Introduction to the water and growing up in Kenya. Early lessons spearfishing 11:00 Cooking passion 13:00 104kg Dogtooth Tuna Capture Story | Lessons, Tips and Key Knowledge for Hunting Dogtooth Tuna 23:00 Marine Science Background and Related Study 34:40 Scariest Situation in the Ocean | Losing the Boat Offshore 40:50 Veterans Vault | Spearfishing in East Africa Background of Tanzania | Legality of Spearfishing Geography and Features First Aid Plan for spearfishing in Country Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique and other East African Locations How to Hunt Jobfish Local Spearos Extreme Bluewater Spearfishing Charter Barret Harvey's African Spearfishing Diaries YouTube Channel 60:00 What's in your divebag? Connect with Eric Allard on Instagram | Facebook | Website About Eric Allard Operator of Extreme Blue Water Spearfishing based in Zanzibar, Tanzania Born in Mombasa, Kenya, Eric grew up on Kenya's beaches. Avid fisherman at age 6. Eric has dived most of Tanzania's coastline and has been a Spearfishing Guide since 2009. His clients get to dive for the largest Dogtooth Tuna in the world off Latham Island Features heavily in Barret Harveys 'African Spearfishing Diaries' vids. Also possibly one of the most requested people to get on the podcast Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save:) Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation |Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute'

Interview with Adam Malski https://www.noobspearo.com/adam2 This interview is jam packed with good info for any spearo wanting to do their first bluewater spearfishing trip. Adam Malski prepared a tonne of info just for this chat several months after getting back from his first Coral Sea Spearfishing trip (watch highlights here). Adam is a Sydney based, North Shore Underwater Club member with a down to earth nature and a lifelong learner mentality. Listen in! Important Times 06:00 Who is Adam Malski? 12:50 Adam Malski has competed at high levels in Triathalons, Running, Boxing, Mountain Biking and others. I ask him what skills have crossed over into spearfishing. 17:38 North Shore Underwater Club and Sydney Diving 19:00 What is one of the biggest lessons you have learned in your spearfishing journey so far? 24:00 Veterans Vault | First Timers Guide for Blue Water Spearfishing Charters What went into the planning phase of the trip? What equipment did you decide on? How do the Dories operate? How do you work effectively as a team and dive buddy on a bluewater charter? How do you plan which grounds to fish? What are common issues first timers experience blue water hunting? Dogtooth Tuna tips for first timers 55:00 What is your favourite species to hunt, how do you find them and how do you hunt them effectively? 59:50 Toughest Situation Spearfishing? Sydney Blackout (Video Here) 68:00 What's in your spearfishing dive bag? 75:00 Spearo Q&A Links Mentioned Connect with Adam Malski on YouTube | Facebook Eat What You Kill Facebook Group Noob Spearo Community on Facebook Colorado Spearfishing Access Issue Mentioned noobspearo.com/adam2 Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save:) Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation |Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute'

Interview with Rob Tratt This interview is about Matt Tratt, the man who was tragically bitten by a shark off Indian Head at Frazer Island. Rob Tratt was with him spearfishing when a shark (likely a Bullshark) attacked. Matt and Rob were in relatively shallow water when the shark bit him and opened an arterial wound in his leg. Matt Tratt was a much loved Father, Husband and Brother and Spearo. This episode is a tribute to him and the full story of what actually happened. Important Times 03:30 Rob Tratt Introduction and a bit about how we connected 16:00 How important was the spearfishing lifestyle to Matt? 21:40 How would Matt's mates describe him? 40:40 Background behind the Frazer Island Trip 58:40 Sharks at Frazer Island? Spearfishing at Indian Head 68:20 The shark attack story | What happened to Matt Tratt 97:00 Second Call | The G-Fish 101:45 Did the shark come in once only? 102:45 Did the shark hit the femoral artery when it bit? 108:00 Terrible reporting of the shark attack in the news Matt Tratt Family GoFundMe campaign link Connect with Rob Tratt on Social HuntShootOffroad.com Facebook Instagram

Interview with Bret Whitman | Dirty Vis Diving Massive thoughts about hunting Dogtooth and other Bluewater species, Southern California Diving, Dirty Water Diving and more....all with the host of the SpearFactor Podcast, Bret Whitman. We have a good old time in this episode. Listen in! Important Times 03:30 Bret Whitman introduction and the SpearFactor Podcast and local Southern California diving 18:00 Massive Conversation on Fish Identification 23:00 Dogtooth Tuna Story and Tips 42:40 Tuna Vortex Story 55:00 Veterans Vault | Dirty Vis Diving | How to Spearfish in Poo Water Equipment planning and preparation Understanding and planning for hunting depths Being quiet when you hit bottom Adapting finning technique Slowing down more! Speargun Size Ditching the Double Wrap Mid-handle speargun? How to search for stuff in dirty water Triangle of Access | positioning your dive knife Duncan Henderson "obvious question from me, guns, what size and what type? I think a midhandle could be of use." 82:50 Funniest Moment out spearfishing | Carpel Tunnel? 84:30 Spearo Q&A | Sean Vigue Yoga on YouTube Connect with Bret Whitman Spearfactor Website | SpearFactor Podcast | SpearFactor Blog SpearFactor on Facebook | Instagram | YouTube Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save:) Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation |Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute'

The Path Of The Jedi – The Benthic Boys - Mike Pooler and Joe D'Agostino Mike Pooler is the owner/operator of Benthic Ocean Sports in Destin, Florida; and Joe D'Agostino is his chief Freediving Instructor International (FII) Instructor there. Benthic Ocean Sports services all freediving Spearo needs for the Florida Panhandle and South-East US with the highest quality hardware from all over the world. These guys are an FII-accredited institution and are absolute legends! They instruct Levels 1 & 2, a Waterman Survival Course, and a Spearfishing Course, among many others that they do privately for some of the military folks in the FL panhandle. Mike and Joe are seasoned Spearos and have had some *seriously* impressive Pelagics on the other end of their spearguns! These guys shoot some of the largest and most epic fish available in Gulf of Mexico waters, and his Chief Instructor Joe D'Agostino instructs and travels throughout the freediving and spearfishing community worldwide. We're sure you're going to enjoy this conversation! 11:00 Early Obstacles 14:00 What is "Benthic"? 15:00 How did you get involved and put together as a Freediving Shop? 16:00 The Path Of The Jedi 22:00 Favorite species to hunt…tune in for the Panhandle's most desirable species 27:00 FL Panhandle's Freedive Spearo Club – Agua Verdes 30:00 Tough situations out in Blue Water 44:00 - Veterans Vault: Dyneema vs Mono | Timber vs Pipe | Equipment Discussion Americans with wood guns and mono…what are you guys doing? The Benthic Boys think Dyneema is the right stuff – why? Line memory – what is it? Critical knots to use and why. "Game Changer" - what's a quick-disconnect knot and why's it important? Line management and tangles Reels vs. Floatlines Reel Gun safety – Tension, tension, tension! Don't be married to your equipment - "You can buy a new gun, you can't buy a new Mike!" The importance of education and safety within the freedive spearfishing community Best Buddy Practices – "Finality is Reality" Minimum safety requirements – One up-One down, learn your buddy's "dive profile" Courses offered at Benthic Ocean Sports (FII Levels 1 and 2, Waterman Course, Spearfishing Course The mental and physical benefits to spearfishing 70:00 Funniest moments out on the water 71:00 "The Yankee who shat in his wetsuit" 73:00 Critical items in Mike's dive bag 76:55 Benthic equipment in the shop 80:00 Spearo Q&A What separates you from other spearos? What is the spearfishing destination you'd most like to visit? Most influential person in your spearfishing journey? Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions Ted Harty's Roadmap to Frenzel – Get full access to the Roadmap to Frenzel equalizing class (If you can't frenzel in 30 days, get a full refund!) 15% Discount Code go to NoobSpearo.com/Ted Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $20 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing How to Spearfish Video Series with Aquatic Rehab TV: use the code NOOBSPEARO to save! Spearo Log available on Amazon here Immersion Online freediving classes @ www.onlineclasses.ImmersionFreediving.com 28-day Freediving Transformation. Want to increase your bottom time? Want to lower your comfortable operating depth? Want to increase your breath hold? In 4 weeks, you can transform your physiology to improve your performance as a free diver. Learn the proven strategies competitive free divers use to strengthen their performance. Equalization Masterclass. If you are free diver who struggles to equalize your ears in the 15-30 ft range this course is the answer. 14 videos discuss every equalizing problem and coach you through the difficulty. Say goodbye to Valsalva and hello to Frenzel and make equalizing easy. Tuesday Ted Talks Freediving. 19 one-hour live Instagram episodes where I discuss a variety of freediving topics and answer peoples question live on Instagram. Free online courses – How to take a 20-30% bigger breath and how to make the mammalian dive reflex work for you. www.FreedivingSafety.com – Free online safety resource. View all of Ted's online freediving classes @ www.onlineclasses.ImmersionFreediving.com Connect with Benthic Ocean Sports Benthic Ocean Sports Official Website Benthic Ocean Sports on Instagram Benthic Ocean Sports on Facebook Agua Verdes Spearfishing Club FII's Official Instructor Profile for Joe D'Agostino

Interview with 4 Marine Scientists This chat is a panel interview with 4 people passionate and highly educated in Marine Science. We chat about fish fecundity, parasites, equilibrium, threats to the ocean, and best of all, how you can get involved making our oceans healthier. Listen in to a great yarn:) Download this episode on your iOS or Android APP here People Involved Irene Middleton: Currently completing a PHD in Marine Biology. Specialist in Weird and Unusual Fish Species Research. What's that fish FB Group in New Zealand. Libby Liggins: Lecturer at Massey University. Also spears a wee bit. Marine Biologist. David Aguirre: Libby's Husband: Invertebrates Geek. Spearo as well. Marine Biologist. Blair Herbert: Fish Nerd and gatherer of weird and wonderful species. Isaac aka Shrek (Host): Hopefully asks a few good questions:) Important Times 04:30 Personal Introductions, Specialties & Passions 09:00 Whats that Fish Facebook Group | tracking fish species and range data using crowdsourced info 13:55 Aging fish. Otoliths and other methods 16:30 How Marine Scientists like Libby, Irene and David collect and collate the data 18:20 What are the changes Scientists are observing in the ocean and its inhabitants? 21:30 Purple Urchin | Decimated Tasmanian Abalone. The Kina/Sea Urchin Barren Phenomena 28:30 Basic Marine Biology Concepts Equilibrium and Marine Ecosystems The Food Chain in the Marine Environment Governance and how people interact with the ocean 33:10 How can spearos get more involved in helping good ocean management? Join your local Whats that Fish or Redmap and share your catch information 36:30 Shifting Baseline Phenomena 39:00 Researching Bait 45:30 Parasites and Disease in Fish and Marine Species 57:35 What do Marine Scientists thing are the biggest threats to the Marine Environment? 62:30 Where can people connect with you guys Whats that Fish Facebook Group David on Facebook Blair on Instagram NZ Spearo Community on Facebook Links Mentioned Whats that Fish Facebook Group RedMap | Spot fish, Log Info, Map iNaturalist Te Papa New Zealand Fish Species Collection Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save:) Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation |Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute' How to Spearfish Video Series with Aquatic Rehab TV: use the code NOOBSPEARO to save!

Interview with Ed Martin This episode covers spearfishing in the Florida Keys. We chat species, hydrography, conditions, and more. Ed Martin is a speargun craftsman and Freedive Instructor based in Isla Morada. Listen in! Important Links Vin Bag - mentioned in the introduction Killshot Spearguns. Ed Martin | Ph 239-850-8862 www.killshotspearguns.com | PADI Freedive Instructor Killshot on Instagram - killshot_spearguns Killshot on twitter - ed@33036 FB-@killshotspearguns Deep Spearfishing Encyclopedia | Anvar Mufazalov Important Times 03:50 Ed Martin Introduction and Background. Crappy gear, Angola & Barracuda 12:45 Massive discussion about Sharks, Shark Shields, Body Language and Tales! 21:15 Popular boats for spearfishing in Florida 23:15 Most Memorable Fish | Mangrove Snapper 28:00 What is something that scared the crap out of you and what did you takeaway from it? 'We don't rise to the level of our expectation, we fall to the level of our training." 31:00 The relaxation Conversation! 36:00 Veterans Vault: Spearfishing in the Florida Keys Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission Monroe County Spearfishing Guide Geography and Hydrography as it relates to spearfishing in the area Species: Hogfish, Mutton Snapper, Grouper, Triggerfish, Grunts, Yellowjack, Amberjack and the whole Jack family Freedive Instructors in the area Spearfishing Club 50:00 How to make a Poke 63:00 Funniest Moments out Spearfishing 69:00 Whats in your spearfishing dive bag? 82:00 Spearo Q&A

Interview with Jerry Guerra In this interview with Neptonics madman Jerry Guerra we get right into equipment. We chat speargun components, rigging FO-Pars & points of difference, proprietary Neptonics gear and more. But it's not limited to equipment. Jerry has a very effective style for explaining core hunting strategies and ideas and I learned a sh#t tonne. This interview is killer. Listen in and Subscribe! Neptonics is a brand well know for high quality spearfishing equipment. They specialize in high grade speargun components and have their own patented and unique equipment. Jerry Guerra's journey started with his own shop in 2004 and eventually he joined forces with Neptonics and became an owner of the business. Learn more at neptonics.com Important Times 3:00 Jerry Guerra Introduction and Background. The Old Man & the Sea and Boy Scouts of America 9:50 Starting to spearfish deep. How it all started 12:00 Spearfishing equipment preparation 17:00 The spearfishing hunting journey to mastery The cone of death. Dropping within a 30ft span of your target fish or structure. Reducing profile. Less intimidation for fish, increased hydrodynamic efficiency Increasing deeper diving accuracy and economy The rock bottom hunting technique. Allowing the fish to relax and return 30:00 Boating reconnaissance and building skills for finding new ground 34:00 Memorable Fish | Black Grouper Behemoth 39:00 Blackout Story | How he survived and what he learned 46:30 Geeking out on Spearfishing Equipment "No one will take care of your gear like you will" - Jerry Guerra Different style Mechs | pros and cons Are there some common issues people have with DIY speargun upgrades? Triggers and handles. Pulling shot issues Safety | Do or Do not have Shafts | preferences Tom asks "A question that I spent a lot of time researching was how to eliminate points of failure, what kind of knots, bungee connected to gun or float, what gauge shark clips, better options for shooting line bungee, basically how do you make connections as fail safe as possible?" Dyneema vs Mono shaft to speargun line aka shooting line pros and cons Muffling noise, parts and accessories? Spectra, dyneema, monofilament, stainless wire. Uses and application Essential 3-4 knots every spearo should learn. Where to learn and where and when to use them Floatline material | PVC, Vinyl, (+spectra fusion - Riffe float lines), thermoplastic, poly lines. Application for each Reels? How and what application should they have? Breakaway setups | Key adjustments to make and changes to your hunting Shark Clips vs D-Shackles What setup did you use to capture a 280+lb fish? Floatline Clutch | Utility 90:00 Planning and preparing for international spearfishing trips Spearfishing Equipment checklist for trips by Jerry Guerra from Neptonics Chlorophyll Warm water plumes and Wahoo behaviour Wahoo hunting technique | racing the fish to mimic the competition drive for bait 99:30 Funniest Moment out Spearfishing | Hunting MahiMahi naked 101:20 Spearo Q&A What is the single biggest lesson youve learned Who is your fav person to go diving with and why? What is something you do a little different than everyone else? Connect with Jerry Guerra @ Email jerry @neptonics.com @neptonics_worldwide on Instagram Neptonics YouTube Channel Neptonics Links Mentioned Equipment Checklist Noob Spearo Community on Facebook Noob Spearo on Patreon Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save:) Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation |Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute' How to Spearfish Video Series with Aquatic Rehab TV: use the code NOOBSPEARO to save!

Interview with Valentine Thomas | Part 2 Second Interview with Valentine Thomas! This episode we cover off what's happened to her in the last 5 years including guesting on the Joe Rogan Experience, attending international fishing symposiums, moving to Florida, shooting a huge Marlin and her very own cookbook - you know pretty much just your average person's last 5 year story:) Listen in! Links Mentioned First Episode NSP:012 with Valentine Thomas Joe Rogan Podcast Interview JOHN NILAND and the cookbook "THE WHOLE FISH" Valentine Thomas on Instagram @valentinethomas Valentines Cooking on Instagram @valentinescooking Agua Negra Spearfishing Documentary Sink Phase Spearfishing | The Blackout Video Story Noob Spearo Community on Facebook Noob Spearo on Patreon 06:00 How her perspective and life has changed since our last podcast What has changed? Events, discoveries along the way International Symposium of Fisheries Sustainability, organized by the FAO of the United Nations in Rome. New life in Florida | French Fish and Seafood Cookbook How has that been reflected in her life, choices, and habits Confronting attitudes and dealing with BS Freediving and spearfishing progress. Marlin in Cabo, Baja Fish handling | reducing fresh water to clean the fish before bagging or vacuum packing 19:00 Her work in fighting against certain commercial practices RECENT INSTA POST: Markets and fishing | making better choices and influencing others. Perceived value Seafood labeling and carbon monoxide WASTE: Valentine POST on INSTA: Fisheries are discarding and wasting around 10 BILLIONS pounds every year (conservative estimate!). Why is that? 1- To comply with regulations. If they fish over their quotas or if they accidentally caught species they aren't supposed to (by-catch) 2- The market value of the fish caught is too low This is why varying our diet and why the variety of species we consume is so important. We create the demand, consequently the market Nefarious practices | impinging on National waters, people smuggling Inequality of fishing laws, fishing law enforcement and some countries inability to police their own waters Traceability and Seafood Labeling | Ecolabels Lionfish - Invasive Problem | Creating consumer demand, incentivizing restaurants and changing public perceptions Also countries with very well managed fisheries now importing a huge percentage of their national seafood intake from poorer countries with less well managed fisheries Aquaculture. Seems to be an amazing idea with lots of problems. Enclosed waterway nets of species like Yellowtail Kingfish cause damage with the volume of fecal matter and also seem to attract disease whereas open ocean fish farming seems to mean large nets can be broken off in storms and become ghost nets and lose their capital investment in the equipment. Reduced Transport Footprints | why do people in Australia demand fish from 1000's of km away when they have amazing fish on their doorstep. Very short shelf life Different forms of fishing and how they impact the environment. Harvesters (Oysters), purse seine, long-lining, trawling Helping bleeding hearts understand the place and utility of commercial fishing and using quota to ensure stocks are maintained. Using the whole fish | sharing the good stuff with others and promoting good practice 56:50 The Blackout Story from the SinkPhase crew 64:52 Captain Dan Walsh Speargun Story Check out Dan Walsh's Full Interview here Please Support Noob Spearo's Partners! Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save:) Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation |Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute' How to Spearfish Video Series with Aquatic Rehab TV: use the code NOOBSPEARO to save!

The Timber Speargun Build Episode From concept to shooting fish with Ed Martin from Killshot Spearguns Important Times 03:30 Ed Martin from Killshot Spearguns Introduction and all about the Florida Keys (his store is in Islamorada). Geography Water Temps Depths and bottom structure Seasonal issues Common species 16:00 The rationale behind this Wooden Speargun DIY build episode + Ed Martins spearfishing background and the Killshot Speargun story 23:25 Errol "What are the pros/cons of Wood VS Pipe speargun in your mind? Duncan Henderson also asks "Why do you choose to work with wooden guns? whats the advantages in your opinion?" 27:50 CONCEPTING AND PLANNING | Making your first speargun advice! What are the crucial decisions to make before you start? SearchingForTheEdge on the spearfishing Subreddit advised prospective gun builders that the number one key is to build your gun around your spear. Don't try to build a gun and then later try to find a spear for it. It's much easier and faster to buy the spear and use it for all the measurements. Is this good advice? Sven Franklin "what is the ideal shaft overhang length as this varies from company to company and personal opinion among spearos?" Joe Pedro "Enclosed track vs open track, how to decide which is best for certain fish targeting setups?" Can we borrow or steal some ideas from the best manufacturers? 48:20 SPEARGUN MATERIALS Composite vs Solid one piece? Wood types? Mahogany, Sepo, Teak etc Glue? Resin? Sealant? Epoxy? What is the difference? Making a test gun What components should I buy rather than make myself? How do you make these choices? Where is a good place for buying components? To safety or not to safety? What tools do I require? What tools do I desire? Clamps, jigsaw, dropsaw, mitresaw, cordless drill, gloves, plastic, straight edge, file, masking tape, rubber for relieving clamping pressure, tape measure, belt sander, verniers, small chisel, router, drill press 66:15 How much time does it take to make a speargun? 69:00 Buoyancy and ballast | How do we work this out? 74:40 Daniel Mann "Why is oil a terrible choice to finish a timber speargun?" 79:00 Care and maintenance 80:30 Duncan also asks "What are the common problems with people's homemade wooden guns?" 92:00 Rubber Powerbands How often do you replace them? Wishbones - the horror of metal wishbones Links Mentioned Killshot Spearguns - use the code NOOB to save $30USD on any speargun! Ed Martins Blank Speargun Kit on Neptonics Killshot Spearguns on Instagram Killshot Spearguns on YouTube Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save:) Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation |Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute' How to Spearfish Video Series with Aquatic Rehab TV: use the code NOOBSPEARO to save!

Interview with Rosie Sharman, Blair Herbert and James Beckman In early March, 2020 I traveled to New Zealand with James Beckman to chase fish at the Three Kings Islands. I was invited by Nat a few years ago to head over and this year (thanks to Patron listeners) I was able to make it happen! This episode is a trip debrief after 4 days on the water.... and 5 hours driving.....and at least 3 beers each:) Needless to say, it required a wee bit of editing. Thanks Pat;) Important Times 04:00 Introductions and thoughts on the New Zealand Three Kings experience 10:30 Rosie Sharman's spearfishing journey 15:00 First dive at the Three Kings. The weather, islands and conditions 29:00 Mokohinau Islands, Pink MaoMao. Porae and NZ Snapper 35:30 Bait and Spearfishing 51:30 Rosie's Raw Fish with Three Kings Trevally | Boat Surprise Links Spearfishing Clubs Directory Mad Gear Eat What You Kill Facebook Group Noob Spearo Patreon Page Rosie on Instagram @rosie.cheeks17 Blair on Instagram @blrhrb James on Instagram @southernspearfishing Shrek on Instagram @shrekspear Noob Spearo Podcast on Instagram @noobspearo_podcast Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save:) How to Spearfish Video Series with Aquatic Rehab TV: use the code NOOBSPEARO to save! Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation |Equalization Masterclass - Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier - Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute'

Rochele Davey (Potter) is a multiple spearfishing world (and NZ) record holder for many species. I was privileged to spend 4 days with her, Nat (her husband), Rosie and James for a dynamite spearfishing trip in New Zealand. Late on the second day after diving all day, I sat down with Rochele and had the privilege of listening to her spearfishing journey. From adapting a purchase system on roller spearguns to being dragged behind a 107lb Yellowtail Kingfish through a dangerous channel, this interview has plenty of awesome moments! Listen in:) This episode was recorded on the back deck of Florence Nightingale IV, a 60 Crayfishing Boat at the Three Kings Islands, New Zealand in early March, 2020. Thanks to Patron Listeners who funded this (and every) Noob Spearo trip! Important Times 05:00 Rochele Davey nee Potter introduction and greetings 11:40 A few of Rochele's Spearfishing World Records. 48.8KG (107 lb) Yellowtail Kingfish Battle 17:50 How the spearfishing journey began for Rochele 23:25 Beuchat Spearfishing Wetsuits | Orange Safety Spot feature 26:00 Rochele's favourite species to hunt and how to hunt them effectively | New Zealand Snapper (Pagrus auratus) 30:00 Scariest Moments in the Ocean 36:15 Struggles learning to spearfish Planning a hunt from the surface Adopting a hunters finning technique Working through speargun reloading and adopting a roller with a purchase system 49:45 Rochele's Underwater Photography Journey 56:30 "Don't feel you have to shoot the fish in the head. Just shoot it!" Links Mentioned Rochele on Instagram @rochele.potter Rochele's Adventure Club YouTube Channel and Facebook Noob Spearo Patreon Noob Spearo Mad Gear Nat Davey Shark Attack Video and Story Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save:) How to Spearfish Video Series with Aquatic Rehab TV: use the code NOOBSPEARO to save! Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation |Equalization Masterclass - Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier - Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute'

This episode is an extremely wide ranging chat recorded on Blair Herbert's Matakana porch. It was awesome to arrive in New Zealand and partake of Blair's awesome hospitality and record this first interview at his place. The conversation focuses on Spearfishing Conservation and related topics but we digress.....a lot. Blair is an avid spearo with a background is Fisheries Management. David Dupavillon is an experienced spearfishing guide and Splash Spearfishing Team Member. ET is knowledgeable and well researched in many facets of the worlds oceans and it's inhabitants. She is currently completing a degree in Marine Biology and is a shark conservationist. James Beckman was my travel buddy and he's also been a past guest on the show (listen here to learn more about him). Everyone loves spearfishing:) I really enjoyed this chat and my entire trip to New Zealand in early March, 2020. Thank you to the PATRON listeners who made it happen! Download and listen to this podcast! Important Times 05:25 Introductions and background information David Dupavillon @daviedupav Etoile Smulders ET @captain_smulders Blair Herbert @blrhrb James Beckman @southernspearfishing 19:44 About New Zealand Spearfishing. Species, Biomass and Variety 25:00 Kina aka Sea Urchin | Pest or Delicacy? 30:17 Social Media and Spearfishing | Are we converting people to a better way of life? 38:38 Great fisheries initiatives | Melbourne Crayfish Tagging 47:30 Exploitation of people as slave labour on International Fishing Vessels 52:30 Sharks and Fishing | Why can't we hunt them? 62:30 Fisheries Management | How could it be done better? 76:40 The Wholefish Cookbook by Josh Niland 96:20 Words of Wisdom Links Mentioned Eat What You Kill Facebook Community NZ Spearo Community on Facebook The Wholefish Cookbook by Josh Niland Noob Spearo Patreon Page Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save:) How to Spearfish Video Series with Aquatic Rehab TV: use the code NOOBSPEARO to save! Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation |Equalization Masterclass - Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier - Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute'

Interview with Barret Harvey | African Spearfishing Diaries This interview with Barret Harvey starts off with the background behind several recent videos on the 'African Spearfishing Diaries' YouTube Channel. I was curious as I had seen the 2-3 of his latest videos and they are froth-makers. He has continued to pump out a new 8-12 minute spearfishing vid every week. We also chat about locations and species with plenty of practical tips and ideas along the way. At the 59 minute mark we get right into the skillset required to become a spearfishing videographer. Listen in and subscribe. A Bit About Barret Harvey Barret Harvey is a South African spearo probably best well know as the creator of African Spearfishing Diaries. He started Spearfishing at 15 years of age when he moved from Johannesburg to Durban on the east coast of South Africa. He has been spearing for 29 years. Barret first filmed himself and others spearing when he was 21. So he has been filming Spearfishing for around 25 years. He's married and now lives and dives in Qatar in the Middle East. He works on a live broadcast team as the specialist Drone pilot but works on both drone and camera for most sports. Videos | YouTube Channel - African Spearfishing Diaries African Spearfishing Diaries - South Africa "Lekker Boys" Important Moments 04:18 Barret Harvey Introduction 07:00 All About African Spearfishing Diaries 12:00 Spearfishing French Polynesia 37:00 Favorite Spearfishing Hunting Technique 41:30 Shot placement discusion 47:50 What has been your toughest moment in the water? Potato Bass YouTube Video Old School WW1 solution for wound cleaning - EUSOL 59:00 How to Make a Living as a Spearfishing Photographer Diving Competence Camera Equipment and Application within the Spearfishing environment. Production Skills Customer Skills and Safety | Building Trust Defining Roles Working with Professional Guides Ultimate Goals and Longevity Passion and Belief Equipment Bag Sony α7R IV Full-frame Mirrorless Rode Lapel Mic Rode Shotgun Mic 98:00 Funniest Moment out Spearfishing 103:00 What's in your Divebag? 105:00 Spearo Q&A Noob Spearo Guide to Chucking a Sickie Connect With Barret Harvey African Spearfishing Diaries African Spearfishing Diaries Instagram African Spearfishing Diaries YouTube Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions Ted Harty's Roadmap to Frenzel – Get full access to the Roadmap to Frenzel equalizing class (If you can't frenzel in 30 days, get a full refund!) 15% Discount Code go to NoobSpearo.com/Ted Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing How to Spearfish Video Series with Aquatic Rehab TV: use the code NOOBSPEARO to save! Immersion Online freediving classes @ www.onlineclasses.ImmersionFreediving.com 28-day Freediving Transformation Equalization Masterclass Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath!

Show notes NSP:118 Ricardo Raposo | The BrasilaSpearo This episode covers Ricardo's spearfishing experience from soup to nuts. Ranging from his Father teaching him some original spearo concepts to tossing his children a mask and snorkel, you'll have to listen to learn about everything in-between! Big thanks to Ricardo for sharing his spearfishing experience with the NS community! Important Moments 05:00 Introduction Rio De Janeiro, and what being a spear there implicates. His father is a prominent figure in his early spearfishing experiences! Ricardo has been spearing since about 10 years old! He's currently passing on the talent to his daughter starting with a snorkeling trip to Mexico in Playa Del Carmen! If we could all be so lucky to have a Pops like that! 10:00 Early struggles spearfishing Learning hunting techniques – practice, trial, and error Diving in an informed location – marine conservation in Brazil is relatively new Learned early on to look for groups of spearos – a tip from Noob Spearo! Learning how to hunt Parrotfish! Learning how to deal with sharks…! 26:00 Memorable catches The fish I'm most proud of, a hunt in Indonesia, staying at a Surf Resort. Giant Trevally, no reel, no buoy, the fish was pulling me down. It was an absolutely epic fight! Ricardo also enjoys hunting (and eating) Grouper; they're a big target species in Brazil. 35:00 Veterans Vault: The Importance of Being Safe "I never knew about the risks involved when I started, but listening to other spearos and spearo communities has really informed me about how unsafe my diving actually was." Keeping the snorkel out of mouth during dives Tips Concentration and rest – "When it's too easy, it's time to stop" Meditate/relax prior to, and during dives. Lower your heart rate. Proper knife positioning is important – you never know when you'll have difficulty accessing your tools during a dive Always dive with safety-conscious buddies! Even though we always know we are supposed to do so, we often slip into bad habits Pay attention to your bottom times, and always, *always* exercise proper top time Sustainability – a proper code of ethics is always a good idea. Look after your environment, pick up after yourself, and above all be a good steward of wildlife and natural resources Be selective about hunting, follow your instincts and only shoot what's legal and proper Use the whole fish (Whole fish cookbook made by some blokes in AUS) 52:00 Equipment Bag New Hammerhead Mask w/GoPro mount on the top. Had some issues initially, but I finally got it working properly. Composite OMER fins, generic dive knives, and recently got a new gun. RIFFE travel gun that deconstruct with a threaded shaft that also comes apart. 57:00 Connecting with Ricardo Find me on Instagram! Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions Ted Harty's Roadmap to Frenzel – Get full access to the Roadmap to Frenzel equalizing class (If you can't frenzel in 30 days, get a full refund!) 15% Discount Code go to NoobSpearo.com/Ted Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $20 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing How to Spearfish Video Series with Aquatic Rehab TV: use the code NOOBSPEARO to save! Spearo Log available on Amazon here Immersion Online freediving classes @ www.onlineclasses.ImmersionFreediving.com 28-day Freediving Transformation. Want to increase your bottom time? Want to lower your comfortable operating depth? Want to increase your breath hold? In 4 weeks, you can transform your physiology to improve your performance as a free diver. Learn the proven strategies competitive free divers use to strengthen their performance. Equalization Masterclass. If you are free diver who struggles to equalize your ears in the 15-30 ft range this course is the answer. 14 videos discuss every equalizing problem and coach you through the difficulty. Say goodbye to Valsalva and hello to Frenzel and make equalizing easy. Tuesday Ted Talks Freediving. 19 one-hour live Instagram episodes where I discuss a variety of freediving topics and answer peoples question live on Instagram. Free online courses – How to take a 20-30% bigger breath and how to make the mammalian dive reflex work for you. www.FreedivingSafety.com – Free online safety resource. View all of Ted's online freediving classes @ www.onlineclasses.ImmersionFreediving.com

Full shownotes https://www.noobspearo.com/noob-spearo-podcast/catherine Interview with Catherine Sayce Catherine Sayce is a Kiwi airline attendant/insta speara star renown for her sharp sense of humour and self-deprecating wit. She's also New Zealand most disqualified female spearo - and we talk about how to avoid this in the Veterans Vault and have some good laughs along the way. Listen out for some great info on hunting Wahoo. Download this episode and 116 just like it right here. https://link.chtbl.com/aG0r5eYJ Links Mentioned in this Episode Noob Spearo Community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/noobspearocommunity/ Noob Spearo on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/noobspearo North Florida Shootout Spearfishing competition Freshwater World Spearfishing Competition Interview Guide + time stamps 08:00 Catherine meet and greet. Background and banter 11:30 Introduction to spearfishing. "Grabbing my fear by the balls" - Catherine Sayce 15:00 Awesome dive buddies 15:40 International spearfishing trips | Forrest Gallante 24:00 Most Memorable Fish Capture | Wahoo - get closer! "(With Wahoo) Don't make eye contact with the fish but check out all the detail in the fish's eye" - Catherine Sayce 32:00 What does THOT mean? Duncan Henderson 34:20 What is the toughest situation you've had out spearfishing? 44:00 Veterans Vault: Avoiding Disqualification in Spearfishing Competitions Paying attention at briefing Monitoring times (particularly time back at ramp, time at briefing) Time management (wear a dive watch) Read the competition rules 51:00 Fish Identification | Learning the species, the rules and regulations governing their capture. Also how to identify in water and spend the time to correctly identify the fish before squeezing the trigger 55:00 Shark Controversy Discussion 62:00 Funniest Moment Spearfishing | Poo Rock and Prizes 65:00 What's in your spearfishing dive bag? 68:00 Spearo Q&A Who have been the most influential people in your spearfishing? What is your next fish goal? 72:00 Concluding remarks and wisdom:) Connect with Catherine on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cattrin_/ Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $20 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing Killshot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable. Use the code:NOOB to save! 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Softcover available here Mad Gear | Shirts and Apparel from Noob Spearo EVERY Online Immersion (Ted Harty) class available at www.noobspearo.com/ted 28-day Freediving Transformation – Want to increase your bottom time? Want to lower your comfortable operating depth? Want to increase your breath hold? In 4 weeks, you can transform your physiology to improve your performance as a free diver. Additionally, learn the proven strategies competitive free divers use to strengthen their performance. Equalization Masterclass – If you are free diver who struggles to equalize your ears in the 15-30 ft range this course is the answer. 14 videos discuss every equalizing problem and coach you through the difficulty. Say goodbye to Valsalva and hello to Frenzel and make equalizing easy. Tuesday Ted Talks Freediving – 19 one-hour live Instagram episodes where I discuss a variety of freediving topics and answer peoples question live on Instagram. Free online courses – How to take a 20-30% bigger breath and how to make the mammalian dive reflex work for you. www.FreedivingSafety.com – Free online safety resource. View all of Ted's online freediving classes @ www.onlineclasses.ImmersionFreediving.com