Noob Spearo Podcast

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Aug 11, 2018 • 22min

NSP:084 12 Tips to Improve Your Spearfishing

12 Tips to Improve Your Spearfishing Extracts from the full audiobook 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing Concise actionable information to improve your spearfishing in an audio format. This episode has a 12 tip selection from the audio book 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing. If you would like to get hold of the full free version check it out here (and support the Noob Spearo Podcast;)  Noob Spearo Partners + some spearfishing discounts . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout. . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing or James Nestors ‘Deep: Freediving, Renegade Science, and what the ocean tells us about ourselves’ free  Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world Use the code noobspearo to save $20 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . Check out the latest in spearfishing fin technology Sign up for ‘The Floater’ – Shrek and Turbo’s email newsletter
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Jun 28, 2018 • 1h 16min

NSP:083 101 Sustainable Spearfishing with Andrew Lewin

Sustainable Spearfishing Interview with Andrew Lewin from Speak Up For The Blue Podcast This episode is a chat about the concept of sustainability and how we can each get involved in looking after the marine environment. Speak Up For The Blue Podcast Host and self proclaimed Oceanpreneur Andrew Lewin joins me in a wide ranging conversation about spearfishing, sustainability and being more aware of ocean conservation efforts in general. If you spend time in the ocean, there are a few interesting discussion points in this interview including fisheries management, parrot fish impacts on reefs, previous research on the Mississippi plume that Andrew was involved in, spearfishing groups that remove invasive species and cutting through the noise around the word 'sustainable'. I thoroughly enjoyed myself but please share your thoughts about the episode with me on the Noob Spearo Connect with Andrew and Speak Up For The Blue | | | |   Sustainable Spearfishing Interview Highlights 7:00 Andrew Lewin introduction and background 12:00 Parrot fish Discussion 24:00 Studying the Mississippi River Plume in the Gulf of Mexico 29:00 What is your perspective of spearfishing and spearo's? 32:40 What fisheries management strategies are effective and which are not? 43:00 Dynamite fishing and cyanide. Discussion about pressures on fisheries around the world. 45+ How spearo's can contribute to marine conservation   Other Links and Articles Mentioned 99 Tips To Get Better At Spearfishing | IN THE NEWS. Spearo's rescued: a couple of blokes in the UK became stuck on some rocks at Wembury point due to a big rushing tide. They were successfully rescued by the Plymouth Coastguard RNLI. This one highlights the trouble you can get yourself into with current and tide. If you are diving a new spot find out from the locals about current and check the tide times and the size of the tide. If you have a large volume of water moving between tides it means that you will have a lot of run which isnt much fun! Full article is a look at how the abalone fishery closure has increased the number of guys learning spearfishing. He also highlights the present concerns about overabundance of purple urchins. Now Urchins or (Kina in New Zealand, Uni in Japan) are a delicacy but they require a gentle introduction as the taste is quite strong. So here are some basics for having a try yourself. Turn the urchin upside down and stick your knife in the hole and work it backwards and forwards using force rather than the blade (or you can break it open with the backend of you knife) Give it a rinse in salty water (on the day is best) and this will get rid of most of the crap) Get a teaspoon in there and scoop out the orange row and put in in a separate container. You can eat it exactly like that with no cooking or anything but its a string taste. Personally I like them most of the time although they do seem to change taste with water temp and i dont know what else. If you want to try it like that maybe you could have it with lemon and soy or even better keep it and ‘CHILLED SEA URCHIN AND FARRO PASTA - its super simple. Pretty much just cook the pasta and then add the urchin, sauce and some herbs together in a bowl then cook and combine. It looks delicious and you are helping the environment over there by utilizing this resource and correcting an imbalance in the local ecosystem there in California. Sea Urchin in general are a highly sustainable seafood but ask local people in your area first if you are not sure. Recent research published in International Council for the Exploration of the Sea ICES MArine Science Journal covers an interesting topic.Spearfishing modulates flight initiation distance of fishes: the effects of protection, individual size, and bearing a speargun I think is interesting because it highlights a number of important factors. Spearfishing changes your body language. Holding a speargun changes the way fish perceive you. Is that because they can visually distinguish you have a weapon? Check out this article i will link up to think about it further. Also fish populations behavior changes when faced with regular spearfishing pressure. Now if you have been spearfishing one area for a long time and experience the summertime spearo phenomenon this is not news to you. This is why experienced guys head deeper and wider - they want to avoid spots that face regular spearo invasion. This also means that many fish populations can protect their numbers to an extent when faced with spearfishing pressure. However I by Lebanese spearos who have smashed their local waters and simply changed tactics to capture more fish. In this article they directly talk about changing local spearos and other fisherman's attitudes towards fishing practices but its not easy as their livelihoods depend on it. In this article they mention that in 2006 with local Hezbollah conflict the waters were not fished for one month and in that small amount of time they saw some recovery in fish populations. After reading this article it makes me feel grateful to fish Australian and New Zealand waters where fishing pressures are nowhere near as bad as the MED however we also want to stay proactive about keeping them good and even improving certain fish populations   Noob Spearo Partners + some spearfishing discounts . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout. . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing or James Nestors ‘Deep: Freediving, Renegade Science, and what the ocean tells us about ourselves’ free  Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world Use the code noobspearo to save $20 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . Check out the latest in spearfishing fin technology Use the code noobspearo to save 20% Sign up for ‘The Floater’ – Shrek and Turbo’s email newsletter
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Jun 1, 2018 • 1h 16min

NSP:082 Alex Davis Spearfishing Barbados

Interview with Alex Davis from Spearfishing Barbados British spearfishing and freediving instructor Alex Davis joins me from Barbados to share his spearfishing story. I learn about how he started his business, Spearfishing Barbados, his freediving experience and we dial right in on targeting Lionfish. Topics covered include Lionfish range, size, breeding, predators, food source, how to find them and how to deal with the spines. This is an informative chat and I thoroughly enjoyed talking about filleting, a good GoPro alternative, Barbados spearfishing conditions and some of the lessons Alex has learned over the years. Check it out and join the conversation on Facebook   Interview Time highlights 00:00 News and updates from Turbo 04:00 Alex Davis introduction and a bit of info about how he started his spearfishing and freediving business in Barbados 07:00 What are Barbados spearfishing conditions and benthos like? What species do you target? 12:00 What kinds of things did you struggle with when you started spearfishing? 16:00 What has been your most memorable catch to date? 22:00 What is one of your favorite spearfishing hunting techniques? 28:00 Veterans Vault - Targeting Lionfish General overview of the species, behavior, reproduction, range and size Explanation of their spines, venom and what happens if you get stung along with treatment What are the benefits of targeting Lionfish? What are some common mistakes that divers make hunting them? How do you prepare them for eating? What filleting knives do you use? What equipment do you need for Lionfish hunting and filleting? EMT Shears ( - as mentioned in the show) Lionfish website with pictures, videos and more information for filleting, de-spining 53:00 What is the funniest moment you have experienced out spearfishing? A Stonefish Experience! 55:00 What is in your spearfishing dive bag? Paralenz Camera (finally a GoPro alternative!) - check out the VIDEO quality Hecs Dive Skin Deep Apnea Fins Cressi Nano Mask Cressi Pole Spear 67:00 Spearo Q&A What is the single best piece of advice you've been given for spearfishing? If you had to start all over again what would you do differently? Who is the best person to go spearfishing with and why? What would be your fish of a lifetime? Could you describe what the spearfishing experience means to you ion one sentence? How can you find Alex and Spearfishing Barbados Spearfishing Barbados | | Freediving Barbados | | Spearfishing Barbados on Noob Spearo Facebook Community on Noob Spearo Partners + some spearfishing discounts . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout. . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing or James Nestors ‘Deep: Freediving, Renegade Science, and what the ocean tells us about ourselves’ free  Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world Use the code noobspearo to save $20 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . Check out the latest in spearfishing fin technology Use the code noobspearo to save 20%
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May 12, 2018 • 1h 59min

NSP:081 Eckhart 'the Crayfish Bane' Benkenstein Catching Crayfish

Interview with Eckhart Benkenstein Full shownotes available at Episode 81 is all things Crayfish aka Lobster. We learn about finding them, approaching them, grabbing them and even killing and cooking them. If you haven't started catching crayfish yet then this is a great place to start. This interview is also our longest one and its for good reason as Eckhart takes us all over the place. We discuss good boating practices, hunting tactics, equipment pro's and con's and find out about his early days spearfishing in South Africa. This is a cool chat with a great bloke who lives, dives and works in the Melbourne area alongside previous guest, . If you are interested in helping Eckhart out with his drive to collect wetsuits for his South African waves for change project, please look further below for details.  TIME STAMPS 00:00 Shout outs and spearfishing news 04:30 Getting started in Namibia. Early beginnings chasing crayfish and starting to see fish. 11:00 First fish with borrowed gear 16:00 Obstacles. Learning weather and conditions. Poor habits with surface intervals and lessons learned. 24:00 Spearfishing boats - keeping divers safe and being a good boatie 37:50 Memorable fish story - White Mussel Cracker 46:00 Spearfishing hunting techniques Catching Crayfish with Eckhart 51:45 Veterans Vault - how to find and hunt crayfish or lobster Where can people find out more about their crayfishery? What equipment do you need for catching crayfish? How do you find them? How do you find a good hole? How do you position yourself for grabbing a crayfish? How do you grab them? How big do they get there in Melbourne? How do you cook them? Discussion about storing them, killing them, and parboiling Hole diving and looking after each other   85:00 What has been your funniest experience out spearfishing? 88:00 What is in your dive bag from head to toe? Huge discussion on spearfishing equipment 105:00 Spearo Q&A Can you describe what the spearfishing experience means to you in one sentence? What is the single best piece of advice you've been given for spearfishing? Who has been the most influential person or people in your spearfishing? During your 15 years of spearfishing, what is the single biggest lesson? If you could go spearfishing anywhere and had an unlimited budget, where would you go? Find Eckhart on Social Media at Salt Session Freediving  Waves for change - wetsuit donations wanted for South Africa. Drop them at Adreno stores in Melbourne Address: 1184 Nepean Hwy, Cheltenham VICTORIA 3192, Australia   Noob Spearo Partners + some spearfishing discounts . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout. . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing or James Nestors ‘Deep: Freediving, Renegade Science, and what the ocean tells us about ourselves’ free  Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world Use the code noobspearo to save $20 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . Check out the latest in spearfishing fin technology Use the code noobspearo to save 20% Sign up for ‘The Floater’ – Shrek and Turbo’s email newsletter
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May 2, 2018 • 50min

NSP:080 Spearjunkies Spearfishing Video Series

Spearjunkies Spearfishing Video Series 4 Spearos, 12 Destinations & an Ambitious Target Species List Chris Dillon joins us to chat all about a spearfishing TV show he is in the process of creating alongside 3 other very well known spearos. MJK, Chris Coates and Barret Harvey are collaborating with Cris to explore some of the world's greatest spearfishing locations to target a list of species that no single spearo has taken alone. Check this episode out to learn how you can win a hat and follow along on the spearjunkies spearfishing video journey. 5:00 Overview of the spearjunkies T.V series Where did the inspiration come from? What are you doing? Who is involved? What species are you targeting? What is the cost of this? 11:00 What have you already filmed? What species have you already taken? 13:00 A great trick from Chris Coates for spearfishing in current 16:00 How do you go about hunting Marlin? What are some of the crucial things you've learned? 25:00 Where are you going to next? What species and locations are coming next? 34:00 Where can people find out more? email cris@c2za.com @spearjunkies on Instagram Mentioned in the show 99 Tips To Get Better At Spearfishing on Indiegogo Free Audible Trial - Get 99 Tips to Get Better At Spearfishing 2018 USOA National Spearfishing Championships in Florida () Ryan Myers Blackout Story Local Kill For A Cause - Buzzmill, Texas. Special Back Catalogue Deal with Spearing Magazine - email jeromy@spearingmagazine.com   Noob Spearo Partners + some spearfishing discounts . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout. Huge savings with their EASTER SALE! Get DOUBLE savings with our CODE and the EASTER SALE . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing or James Nestors ‘Deep: Freediving, Renegade Science, and what the ocean tells us about ourselves’ free  Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world Use the code noobspearo to save $20 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . Check out the latest in spearfishing fin technology Use the code noobspearo to save 20% Sign up for ‘The Floater’ – Shrek and Turbo’s email newsletter
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Apr 19, 2018 • 55min

NSP:079 Sven Franklin Melbourne Spearfishing

Interview with Sven Franklin This interview we head down to the hipster capitol of Australia Melbourne to chat with Sven Franklin. We chat all about Club Spearfish, a local spearo club where they have a great culture and some pretty cool meetups. Sven also gives us a good overview of Melbourne spearfishing species and areas to go as well as some idea about weather and conditions which is always helpful. I thoroughly enjoyed this chat and Sven reinforced several huge factors for improving your spearfishing such as the importance of hydration, being a good buddy and staying grateful. Listen in! Mentioned in the show was - check it out:) Time Stamps 5:00 Sven's background and beginnings spearfishing. Scuba fins and his first leather jacket. 7:30 What ate the target species in Melbourne?  What are the productive locations and structure? 20:00 What has been your most memorable spearfishing catch so far? 24:30 What other Melbourne species are great for new spearo's? 27:45 What has been your toughest situation in the ocean so far? 30:00 Have you kept a dive log since you started spearfishing? 32:00 Veterans Vault - How do I find a spearfishing buddy? 37:50 What has been your funniest moment out spearfishing so far? 40:00 What is in you spearfishing dive bag? Roller Speargun Conversion Tutorial Video with Turbo 46:00 Spearo Q&A Can you explain what the spearfishing experience means t you What is the single best piece of advice youve been gf-ve? Who has been the most influential person in your spearfishing? If you could start spearfishing all over again, what would you do differently What is the single biggest thing youve learned in your first year spearfishing? Find Sven on Instagram Join the Noob Spearo Facebook community Club Spearfish Melbourne on Facebook here Noob Spearo Partners + some spearfishing discounts . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout. Huge savings with their EASTER SALE! Get DOUBLE savings with our CODE and the EASTER SALE . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing or James Nestors ‘Deep: Freediving, Renegade Science, and what the ocean tells us about ourselves’ free  Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world Use the code noobspearo to save $20 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . Check out the latest in spearfishing fin technology Use the code noobspearo to save 20% Sign up for ‘The Floater’ – Shrek and Turbo’s email newsletter
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Apr 6, 2018 • 1h 24min

NSP:078 Andre Rerekura Terra Australis

Interview with Andre Rerekura If you would like to learn more about spearfishing setups for chasing big Dogtooth Tuna, underwater photography or even the mindset of an experienced watermen, then this episode with Andre Rerekura is for you. Andre is one of the co-founders of Terra Australis, a collaborative between some very talented guys who make films in and on the ocean. In this chat we learn a tonne of hunting insights while meeting a spearo whose mindset has shifted from shooting fish every chance he gets to selecting and taking a fish only when he's hungry. If you would like to connect with Andre check him out at Andre Rerekura Creative | | | Terra Australis TV site and links below! IN THE NEWS! 12 Part TV series targeting different species around the world . - Ending Soon! Check out our book here 4:00 Andre's Background 7:00 Starting out spearfishing in Port Macquarie. Broomstick spearguns and an old classic 'Tourist' 10:00 12:00 Early obstacles. Swell, finding spots and working with local conditions. 15:00 Most memorable spearfishing catches. Dogtooth Tuna 76kgs How did you hunt that fish? What was your spearfishing setup? What are some of the biggest things you've learned with equipment setups for big fish? What are your thoughts for shot placement on Dogtooth Tuna? 25:00 What is your favorite spearfishing hunting technique? Spanish Mackerel or King Mackerel (USA) Where do you find them? Do you find they behave differently depending on where you are in the water column? 30:00 How has your mindset changed over the years spearfishing? 33:00 What is one of the toughest situations you've had out in the ocean? 45:00 Veterans Vault - Making Underwater Films What were some of your early mistakes and takeaways filming? What camera and setup do you use? What software are you using for editing? Do you collaborate with editing? Do you have a system for preparing for a video shoot? | | | 64:00 What is the funniest thing you've seen out spearfishing? 66:00 What is in your spearfishing equipment bag? HECS Stealth Wetsuits Octo Masks Rubber weight belt Special Fins 75:00 Spearo Q&A What does the spearfishing experience mean to you in one sentence? If you had to start all over again, what would you do differently? Who is the best person to go spearfishing with and why? If you could only choose one place to go spearfishing, where would you go? Who have been the most influential spearos in your journey? Whats the single best best piece of advice you've ever been given (for spearfishing)? If you could go back in time and give yourself some advice, what would you say? Where can people come and find Terra Australis? | | | Mentioned in the intro - Free Audio Version on 99 Tips To Get Better At Spearfishing or a book of your choice Easter Sale + NOOBSPEARO code = DOUBLE SAVINGS Noob Spearo Partners + some spearfishing discounts . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout. Huge savings with their EASTER SALE! Get DOUBLE savings with our CODE and the EASTER SALE . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing or James Nestors ‘Deep: Freediving, Renegade Science, and what the ocean tells us about ourselves’ free  Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world Use the code noobspearo to save $20 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . Check out the latest in spearfishing fin technology Use the code noobspearo to save 20% Sign up for ‘The Floater’ – Shrek and Turbo’s email newsletter
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Mar 28, 2018 • 1h 21min

NSP:077 HECS technology with Warren Bird

Interview with HECs Aquatic's Warren Bird A fast paced Q&A about the HECs Stealth System Wetsuit Technology The HECS technology came on our radar about 12 months ago and we've watched as its progressed. After 6 or more of our former guests all started wearing and benefiting from the HECS technology, we thought it was high time we reached out and got Warren on the show. We also reached out to the and got a hefty number of questions and so we ask them all in this chat. Standout for me in this episode were some of the other lesser known benefits of the suit such as greater warmth factor and durability. Have a listen for yourself and let us know your thoughts in the comment at     Hecs Episode Time Stamps News, iTunes Reviews, Kickstarter Project update, Purple Urchin Removal Event, Fishnerds Podcast Interview 10:00 Warren Bird Introduction Part 1 The HECS Technology What is the Hecs technology? Alex Hill "Can you get him to explain the hecs technology because I have heard a lot of people swear by it but I can’t fathom how it works" What is the faraday cage? How does it work? Where did it come from? This question from Simon Trippe “What the concept was originally thought up for? Spearing fish or something else altogether? How have you tested and proven this technology? Part 2 - The HECS wetsuit Warmth - seams, neoprene. Compression. Do they compress over time? Comfort - fit. Are the suits stiffer? What about range of motion? Range of motion. Spandex, carbon grid and integrating the technology discussion. Getting the suit on and off, is this a challenge? Durability: Padding. Is there a chest loading pad? If you rip a HECs wetsuit, how do you repair it? Is the tech compromised after tearing it? HECs suits 2 degrees Celcius warmer than comparable thickness suits. Function: I like the camo and camo seems very subjective. Does camo work? What are your thoughts? What has made you keep the technology in-house? Spearfishing world reception to HECs: Customer adoption curve. DISCUSSION Spearos are infamous for not being early adopters to technology. Reelguns, roller heads, carbon fiber fins copped a flogging when they arrived on the scene and even the single barbed flopper tip. For spearfishing, innovation adoption has a funny track record. It’s a fact I wrote about a year ago for Adreno, Looking at the about product adoption curve and thinking about where the HECS technology is positioned, where would you say you are? DEVILS ADVOCATE Is there any evidence to prove that the HECS suit gives the spearfishing hunter an advantage? Is it true that HECS is not effective on all species? Spearfishing species don't all use electronic signals for analyzing prey and food? Gio Vitale “Yeah I’m curious how the massive electrical output from a shark shield supposedly doesn't effect fish but a tiny output from a human body supposedly does. Electricity diffuses quickly in water and fish only have a lateral line not ampullae of lorenzini… “ Can’t guys just become better hunters and not need HECS? Does the suit afford an unfair advantage to the diver? And will this mean more fish are taken every year? The crayfish/lobsters seem to be particularly influenced by the HECS technology particularly in the gloves. What is the wear like? How long do they last? Crayfish are tough buggers. If you are a crap hunter will HECS help you to shoot fish? Which story or situation has been your proudest achievement with the HECS suit? More Listener questions Peter McDonald Says “It seems HECS has a strong focus on underwater photography/research potential, however equipment such as cameras emit their own electrical signals that sharks and other animals sense (and often investigate), have you considered attempting camera/equipment covers to prevent any further interference created by these devices? And if not feel free to send me a L/4 Bluewater 3mm for the idea..." Kabir Parker "Is there a new stealth screen coming out in the future. What’s happening in the future for HECS?" Jon Stevens "David J Hochman and Nick Fazah had a discussion yesterday at the seminar about how HECS covers the electrical signals but not the heart rate and how fish read your heart rate. Perhaps a discussion on the podcast on what is more effective “covering electrical signals” or “keeping a low heart rate” and how fish read both." Find HECS here; Former Guests on the show wearing the HECs suit Noob Spearo Partners + some spearfishing discounts . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout. Huge savings with their EASTER SALE! Get DOUBLE savings with our CODE and the EASTER SALE . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing or James Nestors ‘Deep: Freediving, Renegade Science, and what the ocean tells us about ourselves’ free  . Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world . Use the code noobspearo to save $20 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . Check out the latest in spearfishing fin technology Use the code noobspearo to save 20% Sign up for ‘The Floater’ – Shrek and Turbo’s email newsletter
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Mar 14, 2018 • 1h 29min

NSP:076 John Pengelly Dogtooth & Wahoo Spearfishing World Records

Interview with John Pengelly Find a Dual spearfishing world record holder John Pengelly joins us and shares the tales of these two special fish taken from the waters of French Polysnesia. On his second day in the Austral Islands John took the opportunity to shoot a 137 lb or 62.6 kg Wahoo that beat out the former record by more than 12lbs. As if the Wahoo wasn't enough John went out again and shot a 240 lb or 109 kg Dogtooth Tuna smashing the former 91kg, 200.4 lb model taken by former guest on the show in Indonesia.  This interview is packed full of practical information and ideas to improve your spearfishing. Listen in! Key takeaways for me from this interview Opportunity (good and bad) comes when you least expect it Body positioning for pelagics + shot placement is crucial (listen for further detail) Stay calm in tough situations by doing the best you can with what you've got + keep a good first aid kit Taking a world record. Using certified scales and taking the second shot with a speargun you loaded yourself Prepare your gear a week in advance of a big trip   As if this bloke wasn't cool enough with two impressive world record fish he then had to go and get himself a girlfriend that loves spearfishing as well (I'm glad she gave him some encouragement to come on the show:)Thanks for giving him a push Hilary! Down to earth, relaxed and insightful. That was my impression of John after an hour chatting with him on this interview. Listen in for some awesome tips and insights from John Pengelly! Episode Time Stamps 5:00 How John started spearfishing 7:00 First memorable fish and learning how to start regularly spearfishing Coral Trout. We have a good discussion about learning early hunting techniques 11:00 French Polynesia - a trip straight off the back of an (unsuccessful) trip to Norfolk Island. John was working at Ocean Hunter in New Zealand at the time when he was given the opportunity to head over and hunt with well regarded spearfishing Gerard Grave aka "G" in the Austral Islands G's French Polynesian backyard. This is one hell of a story about one hell of a trip. Two very special fish taken over several days. 38:00 What were your major struggles when you started spearfishing? Inadequate information Freediving and pushing breath-hold with mates What helped with your spearfishing? Freedive pool training, USFA safety video (link below), mentors and experienced spearos 41:00 What are your current spearfishing challenges? 45:00 What is your favorite spearfishing hunting technique and how do you apply it effectively? Be relaxed and keep your body language calm. Slow movements Take in your surroundings and get out of the 'seek and destroy' mentality Learn fish body language. Watch and observe before pulling the trigger Coral Trout - approach them from the top in free fall. Especially for the cagey big ones! Adopt the attitude that going home empty handed is ok 50:00 What has been your toughest situation in the ocean? (we get 3!) A mate blacking out in Johns early days and timely rescue John's been attacked by a Bull Shark off Lamont Reef A mate falling 7 meters from a rock and landed on his head 66:00 Veterans Vault - Understanding the Oceans Cycles Don't believe everything you hear Keep a Dive Log Develop your own forecasting methods Learn to enjoy the whole spearfishing process 75:00 Whats the funniest moment you've had out spearfishing? 79:00 What is in your spearfishing divebag? 82:00 Spearo Q&A What is the single best piece of advice you've been given spearfishing? Who has been the most influential person in your spearfishing? During your 11 years spearfishing what is the biggest lesson you've learned? What does the spearfishing experience mean to you in one sentence? Who is the best person to go spearfishing with and why? Mentioned in the show Spearfishing guide Brett Vercoe - Liquid Focus Weatherwatch APP Westpac Rescue Helicopter Air Sea Rescue men and women everywhere RACQ Rescue Helicopter RACQ Life Flight As mentioned our Kickstarter campaign is live and more than 50% funded! Noob Spearo Partners + some spearfishing discounts . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout. Huge savings with their EASTER SALE! Get DOUBLE savings with our CODE and the EASTER SALE . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing or James Nestors ‘Deep: Freediving, Renegade Science, and what the ocean tells us about ourselves’ free  . Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world . Use the code noobspearo to save $20 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . Check out the latest in spearfishing fin technology Use the code noobspearo to save 20% Sign up for ‘The Floater’ – Shrek and Turbo’s email newsletter  Exclusive spearfishing equipment deals The latest blog posts and interviews delivered to your inbox 10 Tips To Become A Better Spearo PDF Access to our Private Facebook group
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Mar 7, 2018 • 18min

NSP:075 Noob Spearo on Kickstarter + a Snapper Stalk

Noob Spearo on Kickstarter Noob Spearo + Kickstarter = 99 Tips To Get Better at Spearfishing in your hands This episode is all about getting Noob Spearo on Kickstarter. We chat about how we can supply you guys with cool rewards for helping us to launch our illustrated 99 Tips To Get Better at Spearfishing to the world via kickstarter.   We are also joined by Lucas Handley ( via 's, Michael Kermode who is doing some roving stories for us that will hopefully continue as this is possibly one of the coolest segments we've ever had on the show. If you would like to consider backing out project then check out our Noob Spearo Partners + some spearfishing discounts . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout. . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing or James Nestors ‘Deep: Freediving, Renegade Science, and what the ocean tells us about ourselves’ free  . Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world . Use the code noobspearo to save $20 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range  Use the code noobspearo to save 20% Sign up for ‘The Floater’ – Shrek and Turbo’s email newsletter  Exclusive spearfishing equipment deals The latest blog posts and interviews delivered to your inbox 10 Tips To Become A Better Spearo PDF Access to our Private Facebook group

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