Noob Spearo Podcast

Episode two of the "Sail and Spear" trip, a spearfishing charter expedition to the Great Barrier Reef aboard the sailboat Condor. The host, Shrek, interviews participants and instructors about the second full day of diving, focusing on their personal improvements, hunting techniques, and "frothy" highlights from the day. Discussions reveal various spearfishing successes, challenges with equipment and visibility, and notable catches like Spanish Mackerel, Coral Trout, and a large crayfish, all while emphasizing the importance of teamwork and dive buddy systems. The episode concludes with plans for the next day and promotions for spearfishing gear and the podcast's community.   Important Times Sail and Spear Episode 2: The Right Cross - Adventures on the Great Barrier Reef.    In this episode of the Noob Spearo Podcast, host Shrek and his fellow spearfishing enthusiasts embark on an adventurous second full day of diving on the Great Barrier Reef aboard the Condor. The episode features highlights such as successful hunts, handling frustrations, and skills development. Key moments include shooting a Spanish mackerel in challenging visibility, landing a huge crayfish, and wrangling a giant trevally (GT). The divers share improvements in techniques, the importance of teamwork, and the joy of hunting in a target-rich environment. Tune in for stories of camaraderie, valuable takeaways, and the thrill of underwater hunting.   00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 02:25 Diving Adventures and Techniques 04:46 Spearfishing Stories and Highlights 08:23 Challenges and Improvements 11:12 Community and Support 11:56 Daily Highlights and Reflections 16:08 Teamwork and Collaboration 27:18 Memorable Moments and Future Goals 41:46 Epic Spearfishing Gear Promo 42:50 Daily Highlights: Tim's Epic Moments 43:38 Spearfishing Stories: Will's GT Moment 44:26 Spearfishing Challenges and Triumphs 46:07 Justin's Dance with a Spanish Mac 48:38 Spearfishing Adventures: Whale Show and More 49:04 Spearfishing Highlights: Blaze's Big Day 51:07 Spearfishing Reflections and Goals 52:35 Spearfishing Tips and Techniques 54:45 Spearfishing Gear and Froth Moments 57:50 Spearfishing Teamwork and Achievements 01:00:01 Spearfishing Wrap-Up and Future Plans     Partners, Links Mentioned and other important stuff Spearfishing Courses, Retreats, Charters and Adventures (with Noob Spearo) 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 Old Man Blue | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Spend $300 or more at oldmanblue.com.au and use code NOOBSPEARO for a free vinyl filleting apron! Aqualyte Hydration | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | Merch for Frothers Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing Dog & Gun Coffee | 10% Off Discount Code: NOOB10 HohnkeOutdoors.com - 20% off with code NOOBSPEARO 50 Patrons are powering the Noob Spearo Monthly - find out more HERE 3500+ frothers are subscribed to the Floater Email Newsletter - find out more HERE Join the Sail x Spear 2026 Waitlist HERE

In this episode of the Noob Spearo Podcast, Shrek kicks off day one of their spearfishing adventure on the Great Barrier Reef aboard the Condor. Shrek is joined by Eckart from Salt Sessions, instructors Tim and Ryan along with a group of enthusiastic spearos, some of whom are experiencing the tropics for the first time. The episode, recorded live on board, features segments where divers share their 'frothy moments'—highlights of their day, including special fish catches and new learning experiences such as float line management and managing breath holds. With plenty of teamwork, fun, and some crucial safety reminders, this episode captures the vibrant energy and camaraderie of a spearfishing adventure. Important Times 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:47 Sad News and Community Updates 01:39 Podcast Production Changes 02:09 Newsletter Milestone 02:43 Highlights from the Great Barrier Reef Trip 02:59 Day One Reflections and Frothy Moments 04:02 Spearfishing Stories and Learnings 07:07 Gear and Sponsorship Shoutouts 09:17 More Spearfishing Adventures 12:09 Teamwork and Learning Experiences 20:21 Final Reflections and Learnings 33:05 Diving in Tasmania: A Cold Water Adventure 33:32 Reef Adventures and Filming Fun 34:10 Learning from Cam: Weight Adjustments and Diving Tips 34:55 Team Diving: Benefits and Experiences 35:50 Birthday Celebrations and Funny Moments 37:02 Float Line Management Challenges 38:41 Connor's Day: Overcoming Sickness and Catching GTs 41:11 Justin's Frothy Moments and Line Management 43:22 Timbo's Highlights and Guide Experiences 46:35 Nick's Long Nose Emperor and Shrek's Influence 59:21 Captain Crispy's Reflections and Team Efforts 01:03:09 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser Spearfishing Courses, Retreats, Charters and Adventures (with Noob Spearo) 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 Old Man Blue | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Spend $300 or more at oldmanblue.com.au and use code NOOBSPEARO for a free vinyl filleting apron! Aqualyte Hydration | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | Merch for Frothers Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing Dog & Gun Coffee | 10% Off Discount Code: NOOB10 HohnkeOutdoors.com - 20% off with code NOOBSPEARO 50 Patrons are powering the Noob Spearo Monthly - find out more HERE 3500+ frothers are subscribed to the Floater Email Newsletter - find out more HERE Join the Sail x Spear 2026 Waitlist HERE

  Interview with Bryson Sheehy Todays episode is with Bryson Sheehy as he gears up to take on the world's best spearfishermen at the World Championships later this year in Brazil! Bryson and Tim McDonald won the Australian Spearfishing Championship in 2022, now he's taking on the world, this time in Brazil. Get insight into what goes into preparing for a competition of this caliber, how much an event like this costs to compete in and some actionable hunting tips to help you land your next big fish. You can win a day out diving with Tim and Bryson - click here to buy a raffle ticket or visit TeamDownUnder.com Important times 00:00 Preview 01:20 Intro 02:00 – How to follow Bryson's journey and support: TeamDownUnder.com, YouTube, and raffle details. 06:16 – Interview begins: Bryson and Nick's home, gear talk, and the realities of prepping for big competitions. 08:30 – Deep diving, equalization techniques, and learning from experience vs. formal training. 13:00 – The psychology of depth, risk, and decision-making in spearfishing. 18:00 – Conservation, spillover effects, and the importance of green zones. 22:00 – Mentors, community, and the value of learning from others. 28:00 – Gear deep-dive: Wetsuits, fins, guns, and the evolution of equipment. 35:00 – Identifying fish, reading the environment, and advanced hunting techniques. 40:00 – Wild stories: Boat mishaps, close calls, and the camaraderie of the spearfishing community. 50:00 – Grading systems for divers, safety, and the importance of team dynamics. 60:00 – Dream fish, favorite dive buddies, and what spearfishing means to Bryson.  Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android https://link.chtbl.com/Download_This_Episode Important Links Support Bryson: teamdownunder.com Spearfishing World Championships 2025 Brazil 2022 Australian Spearfishing Champs @Wattbry__ on IG   Grab a hardcover copy of 99 Spearo Recipes Noob Spearo Facebook Community Noob Spearo Instagram Noob Spearo YouTube Channel     Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes SpearReady | Get Spear Ready and make the most of your next spearfishing trip! 50 days to better spearfishing! Astard Pole Spears | Use the code NOOBSPEARO to get FREE SHIPPING 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 Aqualyte Hydration | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Jobfish Tribute' | 99 Spearo Recipes Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing Old Man Blue | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary SeaSac HERE HohnkeOutdoors.com - 20% off with code NOOBSPEARO

1770 Spearfishing Retreat Debrief Todays episode is with about 20 spearos from our 1770 Spearfishing Retreat! More than a course, it's a spearfishing retreat out to some of the worlds best reefs under guidance and instruction from expert spearos. Loads of firsts, PB's and freezers FULL of fish! Hear from instructors, students, and special guests like Carmen from Dive Spear and Sport, as they share their biggest learnings, frothiest moments, and the camaraderie that made this retreat unforgettable. Join us on our next trip - visit SpearfishingCourses.com.au to book your spot! Next Retreat: The next 1770 retreat is already sold out, but register your interest for future events at spearfishingcourses.com.au/interested. Important times 00:00 Preview 07:26 Spearfishing Retreat Recap 09:13 Awards and Recognitions 24:01 Personal Reflections and Experiences 50:47 DJing and Smooth Operators 51:12 Admiring the Students' Progress 51:40 Highlight Dives and Impressive Moments 54:16 Celebrating Braden's Achievement 54:49 Kate's Diving Experience 57:09 Diving Stories 01:00:01 Braden's Reflections and Achievements 01:02:06 Joe and Bo's Diving Insights 01:07:31 Fred and Carmen's Contributions 01:09:54 Learning Experiences 01:23:50 Rhys' Frothiest Moments 01:28:42 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android https://link.chtbl.com/Download_This_Episode Important Links SpearfishingCourses.com.au www.dss1770.com.au   Grab a hardcover copy of 99 Spearo Recipes Noob Spearo Facebook Community Noob Spearo Instagram Noob Spearo YouTube Channel     Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes SpearReady | Get Spear Ready and make the most of your next spearfishing trip! 50 days to better spearfishing! Astard Pole Spears | Use the code NOOBSPEARO to get FREE SHIPPING 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 Aqualyte Hydration | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Jobfish Tribute' | 99 Spearo Recipes Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing Old Man Blue | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary SeaSac HERE HohnkeOutdoors.com - 20% off with code NOOBSPEARO

Spearfishing Trivia Night on the 1770 Spearfishing Charter Todays episode is a new concept we're trying -  a spearfishing trivia night! Hosted by Sam The Waterman, Shrek + the That's Chat podcast boys Smythy and Noffas, Tom Sandstrom, Ben Rennie and the rest of the instructors and crew go head to head in a test of spearfishing knowledge while out on our 1770 Spearfishing Trip. Learn something new about spearfishing and have a good laugh with the boys and girls as Sam tests their knowledge of spearfishing. The froth and competitiveness was high! Audio only episode today, check out our Patreon to get our adless podcast! Important times 00:00 Preview 01:18 Introduction to the Noob Spearo Podcast 05:22 Noob Spearo Trivia Begins 07:36 Meet the Instructors 13:44 Spearfishing Trivia Continues 34:37 Sam The Lost-Speargun Man 35:27 Story Time: Losing Spearguns and Other Gear 40:31 Spearfishing Trivia 48:27 Spearfishing Tools and Safety 01:03:25 Final Thoughts Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android https://link.chtbl.com/Download_This_Episode Important Links SpearfishingCourses.com.au   Grab a hardcover copy of 99 Spearo Recipes Noob Spearo Facebook Community Noob Spearo Instagram Noob Spearo YouTube Channel   Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes SpearReady | Get Spear Ready and make the most of your next spearfishing trip! 50 days to better spearfishing! Astard Pole Spears | Use the code NOOBSPEARO to get FREE SHIPPING 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 Aqualyte Hydration | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Jobfish Tribute' | 99 Spearo Recipes Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing Old Man Blue | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary SeaSac HERE HohnkeOutdoors.com - 20% off with code NOOBSPEARO

Interview with Ray Powell Todays interview is with DiveR founder Ray Powell! Ray talks about his journey in spearfishing, starting from competitions as a youngster to founding the company we all know and love - DiveR. He shares personal stories, including a close call with decompression sickness and a close encounter with a Irukandji jellyfish. Ray's known for his generosity, often giving gear to help out new divers. We also dive into some technical talk about fin design and the science behind spearfishing gear. Catch this episode for a mix of personal tales, deep diving wisdom, and a few laughs. Important times 00:00 Intro 04:14 Ray Powell's Early Spearfishing Memories 06:14 Founding of DiveR Australia08:55 A Tragic Spearfishing Incident 12:53 Spearfishing Safety and Risks 21:27 A Dangerous Encounter with an Irukandji 29:52 Decompression Sickness in Freediving 39:08 Challenges of Deep Diving, Hydration and Nutrition 48:03 Rediscovering the Joy of Diving 01:03:04 Innovations in Diving Equipment 01:07:13 Wetsuits and Weight Considerations 01:08:56 Fin Rails and Stability 01:09:42 Shorter Blade Fins 01:10:33 Fin Width and Customization 01:11:25 Innovations in Fin Materials 01:17:46 Foot Pockets and Energy Transfer 01:19:22 Diver Australia and Custom Designs 01:25:45 Spearfishing Experiences and Favorite Companions 01:26:50 Dream Fish and Spearfishing Philosophy 01:30:03 The Future of Spearfishing Media 01:32:23 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android https://link.chtbl.com/Download_This_Episode Important Links diverfins.com   Grab a hardcover copy of 99 Spearo Recipes Noob Spearo Facebook Community Noob Spearo Instagram Noob Spearo YouTube Channel   Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes SpearReady | Get Spear Ready and make the most of your next spearfishing trip! 50 days to better spearfishing! Astard Pole Spears | Use the code NOOBSPEARO to get FREE SHIPPING 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 Aqualyte Hydration | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Jobfish Tribute' | 99 Spearo Recipes Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing Old Man Blue | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary SeaSac HERE HohnkeOutdoors.com - 20% off with code NOOBSPEARO Kamokapearls.com use the code NOOB15  

Interview with Captain Dan Walsh It's finally here - Episode 300! We are joined by long time friend of the show Captain Dan Walsh as we go through and listen to the community messages and videos sent in to celebrate episode 300! Hear from yourself -  the Noob Spearo community as we go through the many messages and videos you all sent in and hear how the Noob Spearo Podcast and community have helped so many spearos dive better and safer and have an amazing time doing it. We can't wait to bring you the next 300 episodes! Watch NSP:300 on YouTube Important times 00:00 Theo and Jackson's voice messages 01:20 Intro and voice messages 15:30 Welcome Captain Dan Walsh 01:35:05 Outro and last messages Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android https://link.chtbl.com/Download_This_Episode Important Links Watch NSP:300 on YouTube   Grab a hardcover copy of 99 Spearo Recipes Noob Spearo Facebook Community Noob Spearo Instagram Noob Spearo YouTube Channel   Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes SpearReady | Get Spear Ready and make the most of your next spearfishing trip! 50 days to better spearfishing! Astard Pole Spears | Use the code NOOBSPEARO to get FREE SHIPPING 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:) Aqualyte Hydration | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Jobfish Tribute' | 99 Spearo Recipes Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing Old Man Blue | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary SeaSac HERE HohnkeOutdoors.com - 20% off with code NOOBSPEARO Kamokapearls.com use the code NOOB15  

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 Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android https://link.chtbl.com/Download_This_Episode Important Links NSP:087 with Nikki Watt @wattbry__   Grab a hardcover copy of 99 Spearo Recipes Noob Spearo Facebook Community Noob Spearo Instagram Noob Spearo YouTube Channel   Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes SpearReady | Get Spear Ready and make the most of your next spearfishing trip! 50 days to better spearfishing! Astard Pole Spears | Use the code NOOBSPEARO to get FREE SHIPPING 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:) Aqualyte Hydration | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Jobfish Tribute' | 99 Spearo Recipes Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing Old Man Blue | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary SeaSac HERE HohnkeOutdoors.com - 20% off with code NOOBSPEARO Kamokapearls.com use the code NOOB15  

Interview with Chris Coates Todays interview is with  @CoatesmansSpearfishing  returning for a 3rd episode! In this episode, Shrek catches up with the legendary spearfishing pro from South Africa who's on a journey to perfect speargun technology. Chris shares an intense story of a shark encounter that almost cost him a finger and talks about his journey trying to perfect speargun technology. They dive deep into the all the details that make spearguns work well. Roller's, rubber thickness, and the pros and cons of different shafts. Chris also talks about his new Devil Fish spearguns and his upcoming spearfishing bootcamp in Mozambique, which you can sign up for on his website coatesmans.com. Today is a look into the finest details that make your speargun either work really well or miss every single time. Get ready to learn a lot! Check out our first 2 episodes where we meet Chris Coates in NSP:021 and NSP:166 which is all about making your speargun shoot straighter! Important times 00:00 Intro 06:08 Welcome back Chris Coates!  07:03 Spearfishing Bootcamp in Mozambique 16:23 Advanced Spearfishing Techniques 31:32 Understanding Fish Movement and Aiming Better 32:06 Reef Diving Configuration for Spearguns 33:20 Guiding and Shooting Techniques 34:25 Shark Encounter and Safety Lessons 35:54 Spearfishing Gear and Techniques 38:37 Speargun Mechanics and Rubber Bands 54:25 Shafts and Floppers: Preferences and Performance 01:04:30 Spearfishing Stories and Experiences 01:08:02 The Origin of 'Devil Fish' 01:08:48 Updates on Old Friends 01:09:33 Speargun Options 01:14:11 Challenges of Scaling Up 01:18:17 The Importance of Consistency in Gear 01:20:46 Instinctive vs. Classical Marksmanship 01:34:09 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up   Important Links www.coatesmans.com Chris Coates in NSP:021 and NSP:166   Grab a hardcover copy of 99 Spearo Recipes Noob Spearo Facebook Community Noob Spearo Instagram Noob Spearo YouTube Channel   Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes SpearReady | Get Spear Ready and make the most of your next spearfishing trip! 50 days to better spearfishing! Astard Pole Spears | Use the code NOOBSPEARO to get FREE SHIPPING 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:) Aqualyte Hydration | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Jobfish Tribute' | 99 Spearo Recipes Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing Old Man Blue | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary SeaSac HERE HohnkeOutdoors.com - 20% off with code NOOBSPEARO Kamokapearls.com use the code NOOB15

Interview with Steven Montgomery Todays interview is with Steven Montgomery, founder and master craftsman behind Bombora Spearguns on the Central Coast. Steven talks about his journey from using pipe guns to making custom timber spearguns, sharing all the details about materials, design choices, and the ups and downs of speargun building. They also dive into speargun care tips, hunting techniques for big kingfish and some wild stories involving sharks and strong currents. A great chat with a master craftsman in the spearfishing world, visit his website www.bomboraspearguns.com.au to order your own! Important times 00:00 Intro 05:56 Welcome Steven Montgomery 13:21 Speargun Design and Performance 16:16 Speargun Materials and Techniques 27:30 Speargun Maintenance and Preferences 38:30 Speargun Shafts and Accessories 44:14 The Costs of Running a Business 44:37 Tri Cut vs. Pencil Point Tips 46:14 Spearfishing Stories and Mishaps 49:49 Rubber Choices for Spearguns 51:11 Roller Guns and Testing 01:02:41 Shark Encounters in the Coral Sea 01:07:43 Spearfishing Gear and Care Tips 01:12:04 Hunting Kingfish 01:22:00 Spearfishing Community and Clubs 01:26:18 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android https://link.chtbl.com/Download_This_Episode Important Links @bombora_spearguns www.bomboraspearguns.com.au Load Ezy Grab a hardcover copy of 99 Spearo Recipes Noob Spearo Facebook Community Noob Spearo Instagram Noob Spearo YouTube Channel   Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes SpearReady | Get Spear Ready and make the most of your next spearfishing trip! 50 days to better spearfishing! Astard Pole Spears | Use the code NOOBSPEARO to get FREE SHIPPING 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:) Aqualyte Hydration | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Jobfish Tribute' | 99 Spearo Recipes Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing Old Man Blue | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary SeaSac HERE HohnkeOutdoors.com - 20% off with code NOOBSPEARO Kamokapearls.com use the code NOOB15