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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!