The Spear: Spearfishing | Freediving | Apnea | Fishing

Interview with Chris Taylor In this episode of THE SPEAR we get to know Chris Taylor Our guest this week actually lives a mile or two from my place and we probably would not have met if it wasn’t for this show. He is an awesome dude and loyal listener. He shares his spearfishing journey, […] The post TS 034: Chris Taylor’s Spearfishing Journey appeared first on SpearoBlog.

Lobster Diving Primer This episode of THE SPEAR is for the first time California spiny lobster divers We go over the additional gear needed to bug dive, where to find these tasty creatures and I share some tips and pointers that I’ve learned from my own experience harvesting lobsters OK let’s dive into this episode. […] The post TS 033: Lobster Diving Primer for New Spearos (California Bug Diving) appeared first on SpearoBlog.

Interview with Chad Cabe In this episode of THE SPEAR we get to know local Washington spearo Chad Cabe. We talk about spearfishing in 51 degree water, freediving competition, water comfort, and mind control. He also shares some great stories and insights. OK let’s dive into this episode. Enjoy. Show Links   Spearing Magazine Subscription […] The post TS 032: Spearfishing the North West with Chad Cabe appeared first on SpearoBlog.

Interview with Chad Cabe In this episode of THE SPEAR we get to know local Washington spearo Chad Cabe. We talk about spearfishing in 51 degree water, freediving competition, water comfort, and mind control. He also shares some great stories and insights. OK let’s dive into this episode. Enjoy. Show Links   Spearing Magazine Subscription […] The post TS 032: Spearfishing the North West with Chad Cabe appeared first on SpearoBlog.

Interview with Matthew Swartout In this episode of THE SPEAR we get to know local Southern California Spearo Matthew Swartout. We talk about spearfishing offshore, boat setups, catch preservation, and more great insights. OK let’s dive into this episode. Enjoy. Show Links   Spearing Magazine Subscription Contest Link SpearoBlog.com/spearingmag Spearfishing trip video mentioned in the […] The post TS 031: Offshore Paddy Hopping with Matthew Swartout appeared first on SpearoBlog.

Interview with Dave Ploessel In this episode of THE SPEAR we get to know local Southern California Spearfishing Legend Dave Ploessel. We talk about how he got into spearfishing, what it takes to get monster bugs, the first Wahoo speared in So Cal waters in who knows how many year, and more great insights. OK […] The post TS 030: So Cal Legend Dave Ploessel appeared first on SpearoBlog.

Interview with Jeromy Gamble In this episode of THE SPEAR we get to know a little more about diving in Florida, why Jeromy likes shiny things, what it takes to get your photos and stories in Spearing Magazine, and a ton more. Jeromy shares some awesome spearfishing stories and tips he’s picked up along his […] The post TS 029: Interview with Spearing Magazine Publisher Jeromy Gamble appeared first on SpearoBlog.

Interview with Abbie Donaldson In this episode I interview Abbie Donaldson. A Louisiana spearfisher with passion and love for the sport. Abbie shares the story of her pending womans world record Cobia, how she started spearfishing, and a lot more. OK let’s dive into this episode. Enjoy.   Show Links BenthicOceanSports.com GitEmDivers.com New Orleans Aqua […] The post TS 028: Abbie Donaldson’s Spearfishing Journey appeared first on SpearoBlog.

Interview with Cary Humphries In this episode I interview Cary Humphries. I know you might be thinking. Again? No not again. Cary is a diver from Australia that happens to have the same name as Cary from episode 13. Cary shares some awesome stories of diving all over the world and has one of the […] The post TS 027: Cary Humphries from Australia appeared first on SpearoBlog.

Spearfishing Question and Answer In this episode we change it up. I take some of your email questions and answer them. This is something I’ve been wanting to try so have a listen and let me know what you think. If you like it we can do a few more bonus episodes where I answer […] The post TS 026: Spearfishing Question and Answer appeared first on SpearoBlog.

CO2 Tolerance Table 2 In this episode of THE SPEAR a SpearoBlog show, I walk you through the second CO2 Tolerance Table. You asked how you could improve your breath hold. This is how. OK let’s dive into this episode. Enjoy.   Get THE SPEAR On Your Phone iPhone and other iOS devices you can […] The post TS 025.5: CO2 Tolerance Table 2 appeared first on SpearoBlog.

O2 Tolerance Table 2 In this episode of THE SPEAR a SpearoBlog show, I walk you through the second O2 Tolerance Table. You asked how you could improve your breath hold. This is how. OK let’s dive into this episode. Enjoy. Instagram Homework Show me where you listen to The Spear. Post a photo on […] The post TS 025: O2 Tolerance Table 2 appeared first on SpearoBlog.

Wrapping up the Kirk McNulty White Seabass Spearfishing Trounament In this episode I interview Jamie Meistrell on the history of Body Glove, Dive and Spear; Al Schneppershoff baja charters and spearfishing lessons; and Clark McNulty with the event wrap up and what this event means to him. OK let’s dive into this episode. Enjoy.   […] The post TS 024: Hookbuzz, Body Glove, Dive and Spear appeared first on SpearoBlog.

Interview with Adrian Lopez In this episode I interview professional skater and Dark Seas Apparel founder Adrian Lopez. Adrian shares how he became a professional skateboarder and how the waterman lifestyle inspired him to create the Dark Seas brand. OK let’s dive into this episode. Enjoy. Show Links DarkSeas.com Instagram.com/darkseas SpearForum.com spearoblog.com/help THE SPEAR on […] The post TS 023: Interview with Adrian Lopez appeared first on SpearoBlog.

Interview with Chris Okamoto In this episode I interview Chris Okamoto co-founder of SpearingForum the most active so cal dive report forum. Chris is an awesome Spearo. His Instagram is full of quality fish. I had been following him on instagram and as luck would have it he happened to be one of the winners […] The post TS 022: Interview with Chris Okamoto appeared first on SpearoBlog.

Interview with Jimmy McElree In this episode I interview Jimmy McElree the man behing SpearoArt Jimmy creates awesome spearfishing lifestyle inspired art. He doesn’t just paint it he also lives it. Jimmy is an accomplished spearo and he shares his Spearfishing Journey with us in this episode. OK let’s dive into this episode. Enjoy.   […] The post TS 021: Interview with Jimmy McElree appeared first on SpearoBlog.

Interview with Capt Matt Bly In this episode of THE SPEAR Spearfishing Podcast, I interview Capt Bly. Capt Bly builds spearguns and has 30 years of boating and fishing expereince. He shares his passion for spearfishing, great insights and drops some great info on boating etiquette. OK let’s dive into this episode. Enjoy. Show Links […] The post TS 020: Interview with Capt Bly of Capt Bly Spearguns appeared first on SpearoBlog.

Interview with Myrran McKeen In this episode of THE SPEAR Spearfishing Podcast, I interview Myrran McKeen. Myrran shares his passion for spearfishing, great insights and talks about what the OC Spearos are all about. OK let’s dive into this episode. Enjoy.   Show Links OCSpearos.org SpearoBlog.com/help THE SPEAR on iTunes THE SPEAR on Stitcher THE […] The post TS 019: Interview with OC Spearos President Myrran McKeen appeared first on SpearoBlog.

Interview with Ryan Moore In this episode of THE SPEAR a SpearoBlog show, I interview Ryan Moore. He is a Team Riffe diver and has been all over the world living that spearo dream. In this episode he shares how he got started and some awesome tips he’s picked up along his spearfishing journey. OK […] The post TS 018: Team Riffe Member Ryan Moore’s Spearfishing Journey appeared first on SpearoBlog.

Interview with Jay Riffe In this episode of THE SPEAR I interview Jay Riffe the President and Founder of Riffe International. He shares the origin story of his company and some great stories from his spearfishing journey. OK let’s dive into this episode. Enjoy. Show Links ShallowWaterBlackoutPrevention.org Speargun.com SpearoBlog.com/give Get THE SPEAR On Your Phone […] The post TS 017: Jay Riffe Founder of Riffe International appeared first on SpearoBlog.

Interview with Jonny Newell In this episode of THE SPEAR a SpearoBlog show, I interview Jonny Newell. He shares his spearfishing journey with us and talks about what it takes to find the elusive White Sea Bass OK let’s dive into this episode. Enjoy. Photos   Show Links Coming soon.. Get THE SPEAR On Your […] The post TS 016: Jonny Newell’s Spearfishing Journey appeared first on SpearoBlog.

CO2 Tolerance Table 1 In this episode of THE SPEAR a SpearoBlog show, I walk you through the first CO2 Tolerance Table. You asked how you could improve your breath hold. This is how. OK let’s dive into this episode. Enjoy.   Get THE SPEAR On Your Phone iPhone and other iOS devices you can […] The post TS 015.5: CO2 Tolerance Table 1 appeared first on SpearoBlog.

O2 Tolerance Table 1 In this episode of THE SPEAR a SpearoBlog show, I walk you through the first O2 Tolerance Table. You asked how you could improve your breath hold. This is how. OK let’s dive into this episode. Enjoy.   Get THE SPEAR On Your Phone iPhone and other iOS devices you can […] The post TS 015: O2 Tolerance Table 1 appeared first on SpearoBlog.

Interview with Lora Aimswill In this episode of THE SPEAR a SpearoBlog show, I interview Lora Aimswill. She shares her freediving journey and her passion for the deep. This episode has great tips and a different perspective. OK let’s dive into this episode. Enjoy. Freediving Session Photos Show Links Lora’s Freediving Blog TranquilDeep.com SpearoBlog.com/give THE […] The post TS 014: Lora Aimswill’s Freediving Journey appeared first on SpearoBlog.

Interview with Cary Humphries In this episode of THE SPEAR a SpearoBlog show, I interview Cary Humphries. He shares tons of stories from his long spearfishing journey that started back in 1980! Fun fact, I was born in 1980! There are some great insights and stories in this episode OK let’s dive into this episode. […] The post TS 013: Cary Humphries Spearfishing Journey appeared first on SpearoBlog.

Interview with Forrest Galante In this episode of THE SPEAR a SpearoBlog show, I interview Forrest Galante. I met Forrest through twitter and followed him for a while. He is known by most for being on Discovery Channel’s Naked and Afraid Season 2 but I know him as an awesome adventurer and spearo. Forrest was […] The post TS 012: Forrest Galante’s Spearfishing Journey appeared first on SpearoBlog.

Interview with Clark and Rhett McNulty In this episode of THE SPEAR by SpearoBlog, I interview Clark and Rhett McNulty. Clark is the founder of Hookbuzz.com. We cover the story of how HookBuzz came about, talk epic spear fishing trips, and invite you to the 2nd Annual Kirk McNulty White Seabass Spearfishing Classic. So let’s […] The post TS 011: Clark McNulty founder of HookBuzz.com appeared first on SpearoBlog.

Interview with Ryan and Dustin On this very special episode 10 of THE SPEAR Spearfishing Podcast a SpearoBlog production, I interview Dustin and Ryan the founders of Gatku Polespears. We cover how and why Gatku was formed, hit some highlights of each of their spearfishing journeys, talk spearfishing world records, and get some great insights […] The post TS 010: GATKU Polespears Founders Dustin McIntyre and Ryan Gattoni appeared first on SpearoBlog.

Interview with Alan Santos and Greg Peterson On this episode I interview two great spearos with different backgrounds and experience levels. We recorded this episode at James and Joseph Spearfishing among all the spearfishing gear a guy could want. 🙂 So let’s dive into their spearfishing journeys. Have a listen and enjoy. Worlds of Wayne […] The post TS 009: Alan Santos and Greg Peterson Interview appeared first on SpearoBlog.

Interview with PFI Instructor Andrew Miramontes On this episode I interview Andrew a newly certified PFI Freediving Instructor. His spearfishing journey helped him discover his passion for the deep. Andrew has reached depths of 140feet and is constantly improving by safely pushing his limits a little at at time. So let’s dive into Andrew’s searfishing […] The post TS 008: Andrew Miramontes Interview appeared first on SpearoBlog.

Interview with San Diego Spearo Volker Hoehne On this episode I interview a spearo who started in the 70’s when he was 10 years old. He has years of experience, tons of great stories, and some of the best insights so far. I consider Volker one of my mentors and really appreciate the advice and […] The post TS 007: Volker Hoehne’s Spearfishing Journey appeared first on SpearoBlog.

Interview with San Diego Spearo Arno Chrispeels On this episode I interview a fellow San Diego Freediver. Fun Fact: Arno is the husband of the midwife that helped birth our first boy Aaron and literally caught our second boy Julian. I had no idea until the day I returned a speargun Arno lent me. His […] The post TS 006: Arno Chrispeels’s Spearfishing Journey appeared first on SpearoBlog.

Interview with San Diego Spearo Anthony Putrino On this episode I interview a fellow San Diego Freediver. Anthony is part of the new generation of spearos. He joins us to share what he has learned so far on his spearfishing journey. So have a listen and Enjoy Interview Summary Here is a quick summary of […] The post TS 005: Anthony Putrino’s Spearfishing Journey appeared first on SpearoBlog.

Interview with San Diego Spearo Justin Schleafli Justin shares some great stories including how he was introduced to spearfishing and how he overcame the beginner hurdles. This was a fun interview for me since I consider Justin one of my spearfishing mentors. I’ve learned a lot from him in and out of the water. Here […] The post TS 004: Justin Schlaefli’s Spearfishing Journey appeared first on SpearoBlog.

The Spear – A Spearfishing Podcast where you can get your spearfishing fix when you are stuck on land Original Format We go with the original interview format I intended back when I released Episode 000. THE SPEAR will be a Weekly Show I’m going all in. I plan to put out an episode of […] The post TS 003: Spearfishing Cortez Banks with Ryan Sweeney appeared first on SpearoBlog.

Finally, the long awaited Part 2 of the presentation by Rob Allen and Jeremy Williams. In this episode you will hear more great stories and get an insider view of the Rob Allen Spearguns product development cycle. In case you missed it here is a link to Part 1 Part 2 of presentation by Rob […] The post TS 002: Rob Allen Spearfishing Presentation Part 2 appeared first on SpearoBlog.

Welcome back! Part 1 of the presentation by Rob Allen and Jeremy Williams of Rob Allen Spearguns. In this episode you will hear some great stories, insights, and might pick up a tip or two. A few weeks ago I received an invitation to an event being put on by James and Joseph Spearfishing. A […] The post TS 001: Rob Allen Spearfishing Presentation Part 1 appeared first on SpearoBlog.

Here we go! I’ve been thinking about starting a podcast for quite some time now. The past month spent on research and preparation culminate today with the launch of my first podcast… The Spear A podcast about spearfishing brought to you by SpearoBlog Media. If you want a spearfishing education during your drive to work, […] The post TS 000: Introducing ‘THE SPEAR’ Sparfishing Podcast appeared first on SpearoBlog.