Noob Spearo Podcast NSP:299 Spearfishing Super Slam, World Record Striped Marlin and Battling Breast Cancer | Nikki Watt
Jun 2, 2025
01:30:42
Interview with Nikki Watt
Todays interview is with Nikki Watt - world record holder, cancer survivor and most recently having achieved the Super Slam, hunting one of each of the major billfish species. She did all this while fighting cancer and raising a child! Hear stories from Nikki's adventures out in the water, close calls and get first hand knowledge on what it's like to shoot a world record Marlin. Nikki has been on the show before - check out NSP:087.
Important times- 00:00 Intro
- 03:17 Diving into the Super Slam
- 03:21 Spearfishing Gear and Techniques
- 06:04 Challenges and Triumphs in Spearfishing
- 12:01 The Black Marlin Adventure
- 16:14 Spearfishing Community and Ethics
- 33:32 Family Life and Spearfishing
- 37:34 The Sailfish Story
- 41:35 The Importance of Seizing Opportunities
- 41:57 The Difference Between Competitive and Recreational Divers
- 42:39 Generosity and Drive in Spearfishing
- 44:38 Teaching and Learning in Spearfishing
- 45:15 Challenges and Rewards of Self-Taught Divers
- 48:33 The Risks and Strategies of Spearfishing
- 51:18 Teamwork in Blue Water Hunting
- 53:04 The Journey to the Blue Marlin
- 01:03:25 Achieving the Super Slam
- 01:20:23 Reflections and Future Goals
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