Interview with Shawn Wilson, the Spearfishing Pastor. Todays interview is with Shawn Wilson, the Spearfishing Pastor from Jamaica! "To share my faith through my adventures" sums up Shawn's attitude towards the spearfishing lifestyle. He is a frothing spearo from Jamaica with an  and is also a pastor! Get an inside view into spearfishing in Jamaica, what fish he likes to hunt, the conditions and what life is like living and spearfishing in the Caribbean. Hear some of the funny moments along the way with some of the lessons learned. Important times 00:13 Intro 06:40 Welcome! 07:30 10:50 Jamaica as a spearfishing location 16:15 Starting spearfishing and how to go spearfishing in Jamaica 19:00 99 Spearo Recipes: 24:55 Game changing techniques 27:30 Jamaican spearo community 31:50 What gear and equipment do you use? 36:55 Freedive training in the river 40:25 Biggest struggles in your spearfishing 45:25 Spearfishing the Caribbean 48:20 When to plan a trip to Jamaica 52:00 Scary moments 56:55 Funny moments 59:10 Shrek's funny story 01:03:15 Memorable hunts 01:07:10 Spearo Q&A 01:08:40 Shawn does Spearo Q&A 01:10:45 How to hunt Spanish Mackerel 01:14:20 Water conditions 01:17:55 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links     Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes | Get Spear Ready and make the most of your next spearfishing trip! 50 days to better spearfishing! . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | Get 10% off Sharkshield Technology | Freedom7 or Scuba7 enter the code NOOBSPEARO | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | 99 Spearo Recipes use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

Interview with Elise Clynes and Laura Kuggeleijn Todays interview is with Elise Clynes and Laura Kuggeleijn from the Spearo Diaries Podcast! Two frothing Kiwi mermaids that are passionate about spearfishing, the ocean and catch 'n cook. The girls brought such awesome energy, make sure you go check out their We chat about the realities of running a spearfishing podcast, spearfishing in and around New Zealand, pool training, how to burley Kina/sea urchin, girl's wetsuits and loads more! Massive chat today with two speara legends, we hope you enjoy! Important times 00:13 Intro 07:05 Welcome ladies 09:05 Work and life outside of spearfishing 18:15 Starting the Spearo Diaries podcast and learning how to spearfish 28:00 What makes your podcast unique? 34:00 How to burley Kina/sea urchin 40:00 Sustainability and hunting 50:40 Catch cook lifestyle 53:50 Pool training 59:20 Spear Ready 01:03:40 Max depth vs spearfishing depth 01:09:40 Woman wetsuits 01:17:30 Scary situations 01:30:15 Competitive spearfishing 01:41:25 How to prepare for a competition 01:50:35 Spearo Q&A 01:53:05 Thanks for joining us!   Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links     Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes | Get Spear Ready and make the most of your next spearfishing trip! 50 days to better spearfishing! - Use the code NOOBSPEARO for a free hat of your choice from FuckTheTaxman.com . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | Get 10% off Sharkshield Technology | Freedom7 or Scuba7 enter the code NOOBSPEARO | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | 99 Spearo Recipes use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

Interview with Deryck Tan, Bert Keulder & Michael Tropiano WA Trip 1 Todays interview is with Deryck Tan, Bert Keulder & Michael Tropiano after a few days of diving the WA Spearfishing Nationals! Hear how Shrek and Deryck got along during the comp, the misadventures on the Hallubaloo with Bert the Old Man Blue and photography legend Michael Tropiano! Join us for WA Trip 1 for a recap of the nationals, WA dive conditions and tips and plans for the rest of the trip. Important times 00:13 Intro 05:20 Welcome 09:00 Nationals competition 12:30 Going North with Old Man Blue 19:20 Cray diving and using a Cray Loop 25:00 @tropi_the_local & @findwildphotos 31:55 Highlights of the day 38:50 Plans for the next few days 44:05 Massive tiger shark story 46:05 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links &     Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes | Get Spear Ready and make the most of your next spearfishing trip! 50 days to better spearfishing! - Use the code NOOBSPEARO for a free hat of your choice from FuckTheTaxman.com . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | Get 10% off Sharkshield Technology | Freedom7 or Scuba7 enter the code NOOBSPEARO | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | 99 Spearo Recipes use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

Interview with Spencer Allen Today's episode is with Spencer Allen from California. He is an all in spearo that has fully embraced the lifestyle and has been a big contributer to the 99 Spearo Recipes book. His cooking is even better than his spearfishing! After losing all his gear in a house fire, he stopped hunting and never really got back into it until he started kayak fishing. After being smashed attempting a big surf launch he almost gave it up again, but decided not to quit. He found some buddies to take him out again and ended up catching a 41 inch Halibut. He has been hooked ever since! Join us as we chat about spearfishing and cooking, the Channel Islands, finding buddies and ways to be a better spearo. Let us know what you think about this episode! Important times: 00:13 Intro and 99 Spearo Recipes messages 05:25 Welcome Spencer! Tell us about yourself! 09:07 What is a yard sale and how do you launch in the surf? 11:39 I hooked a 41 inch Halibut! 12:18 What is your fishing/hunting history? 13:58 14:30 How did you transition from the surface to hunting underwater? 16:27 Spearfishing clubs vs doing a course 19:47 Paying someone to help you start vs taking someone out 20:54 How did you find buddies and into the spearfishing community? 22:46 First experience with a pole spear 23:37 Tell us about the first pole spear you got and how you have upgraded it 25:23 Scallop foraging and hunting groups that go after only 1 species 27:37 Tips for bringing in fish and your first Sheepshead 29:39 I feel more like an otter, explain. Dive Camp Videos and 31:44 Decision making in spearfishing 33:40 Establishing fundamentals and experimenting with different ideas 38:38 Meat Eater and hunting mammals 40:01 Nature is brutal and cruel at times 40:50 Have you cooked with Octopus? 41:27 Umami - tell us more 43:39 Overcooking - how do you cook your fish for the right time? 45:02 Why do people think that undercooked meat is unsafe? 47:31 99 Spearo Recipes that you have submitted 49:33 As we get better we target better tasting species - this can take away from our cooking skills 52:10 "What can I do with what I have?" 54:47 Tell us about Uni - urchins, why do people automatically turn their nose up at it? 57:15 Flavour profiles of urchin in different areas and time 01:00:52 Getting trophy scallops on oil rigs 01:04:08 You work in a high pressure career and decided to take a sabbatical which lead you into making videos 01:09:05 Who are your favourite influential spearos? 01:10:22 Stewardship vs Gate Keeping: finding buddies and making spearfishing welcoming to people 01:15:00 Values, circumstances and interests: being clear about what you goals are and difficult conversations 01:18:44 Boats vs kayak fishing - kayak's have their own appeal 01:21:04 Memorable experiences in the Channel Islands 01:22:18 What are the conditions like in the Channel Islands? 01:23:45 What are the funniest stories you have from spearfishing? Punching to dispatch 01:28:00 Do you still fish from the surface? 01:29:27 Freediving community in SoCal and equalizing 01:32:21 Freediving courses -  is more than a level 1 necessary? 01:35:33 What's in your gear bag? 01:39:26 Spearo Q&A Describe the spearfishing experience in 1 sentence Most influential people in spearfishing If you had to start all over, what would you do differently? Who's the best person to go spearfishing with? What is your dream spearfishing destination? What do you do to combat imposter syndrome 01:44:04 Last piece of advice 01:44:43 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links   Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 + Free Shipping with promo code NOOBSPEARO at ! #ad #manscapedpod | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course and the code NOOBSPEARO to get 40% off any and all courses! Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out their | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | Fishing Trips () Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interviews from The Eastern Voyager Today's episode is a special one! It features interviews done while out on the Adreno Capricorn Bunker Trip, a 1 week spearfishing charter on the Great Barrier Reef aboard the Eastern Voyager! Join some of the legends from Adreno like Wayne Judge and Taylor Slattery along with the familiar voice of Trevor Ketchion and some actual Noob Spearos as they discuss plans, expectations and goals for the trip. This is a great opportunity and one of the easiest spearfishing charters you can get - hot showers, great food and priceless advice and guidance from legendary spearos, we highly recommend doing this trip! As always, a massive thanks to for making this trip so memorable! 00:13 Intro 02:56 PADI Level 1 Course 09:45 Welcome to the Eastern Voyager! Introducing Adreno legend Wayne Judge and Noob Spearos Ryan, Jack and Jordy 13:31 Wayne, what is the plan for this trip? 14:00 We are going spearfishing, not freediving 17:03 How is everyone feeling about the trip? 18:22 Great advice from Wayne 21:28 Hunting: find the fish's weakness 23:20 We have some great conditions here 24:08 What goals do you have for this trip? 26:10 Frenzel or Valsalva? 32:55 Questions for Wayne: How do I prepare for that first dive? 34:17 How much weight should I use? 35:50 Sharks: When do we get out of the water? 40:58 How do you stop the urge to breathe? 44:24 How long should I be recovering for? 48:21 Diving with more experienced spearos 50:40 Part 2 51:53 Day 3: Taylor, How has it been so far? 52:54 Trevor is hitting his prime! 53:26 Fish of the trip? 55:03 Luke 56:44 Ryan shooting his first fish ever! 59:00 My first Blackspot Tuskfish and Spangled Emperors 01:01:52 How has the boat been? Good meals and hot showers are excellent 01:03:04 The Queen of Content: Amy! 01:07:57 Trevor Ketchion vs Daniel Mann: Most underrated fish 01:11:08 What struggles have you had? 01:13:00 What are your goals for the rest of the trip? Shoot a trout! How are you going to do it? 01:16:51 Being a good boaty 01:21:14 Trevor's advice 01:23:20 Safe buddy diving 01:26:16 Taylor's boaty advice 01:31:14 What goals do you all want to achieve on the last few days? 01:33:24 Coronation trout 01:36:46 Trevor, what are you hoping to achieve? 01:38:02 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 + Free Shipping with promo code NOOBSPEARO at ! #ad #manscapedpod | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course and the code NOOBSPEARO to get 40% off any and all courses! Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out their | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | Fishing Trips () Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Brian Fern Today's interview is with Brian Fern, aka @Unkolearnuhow from Hawaii! He has a genuine wealth of knowledge on gear and diving from his almost 40 years of spearfishing with a particular mindset towards sustainability and safety. In Hawaii, spearfishing is seen as more of a lifestyle than a sport - that shows in the way he speaks about spearfishing and guides others into it. He is a big advocate for buddy diving and gives us some actionable tips on how to dive safely and more effectively, how to handle Noob Spearos that don't know much about safety and how to confront experienced spearos that have unsafe dive practices. He even has some advice on avoiding and treating ciguatera poisoning! Have a listen and let us know what you think! We need to get Brian back for a 2nd episode, we didn't have time to get through everything we wanted to speak about! Important times: 00:13 Intro 01:50 Spencer Allen on 99 Spearo Recipes 04:53 Hello and welcome Brian! 06:24 Spearfishing in Hawaii is more of a lifestyle than a sport 08:08 Hawaiians seem very connected to their environment, is this true or just the tourists view? 10:40 Invasive species 12:25 Ciguatera poisoning 13:34 What was your experience of that and how did you treat it? 16:11 Alcohol and coffee making the symptoms worse 17:11 When did you start spearfishing? 19:12 Pole spears 21:42 There's no such thing as a shit fish, only a shit cook - do you agree? 22:17 Staple fish species 23:40 You have super clear water which presents it's own challenges 25:40 How did you develop your freediving to be able to hunt those fish and be safe? 28:50 "I want to dive like Ryan Myers - how long will that take me to learn?" 33:10 Learning to be patient 36:15 Diving with better divers 38:37 What about diving with someone that doesn't listen to good advice? 40:32 Learning through time and observation - how to not suck at spearfishing 41:30 Diving with bad buddies - have a game plan on the shore 42:54 How do you dive with people who can't dive as deep as you can? 44:10 How do you confront experienced divers that have bad dive practices? The dangers of experience and ego 47:40 Wrapping up buddy diving -  have a partner that's at or just above your skill level 49:18 Struggling to do one up and one down? Dive with 1 gun! 51:51 Understanding variable conditions - what do spearos need to understand about reading conditions? 54:03 How do people find spearing mentors in Hawaii? 55:59 Spearfishing clubs 57:27 How do you confront people that have decided that they know enough? 58:16 Conditions: you need to learn from local divers - talk to life guards 01:00:03 Online weather resources 01:00:56 How do you know when you are too deep? 01:03:22 The right equipment for the right job 01:05:19 Financial barrier to entry - if you have the wrong gear, you are risking your life 01:08:21 Mannysub -  what do you like about his gear? Premium gear that's been well designed with great customer service 01:11:14 Rollerguns 01:14:57 Before hunting with a new gun - DO SOME TARGET PRACTICE - properly powering your gun 01:18:16 Pipe guns vs wood guns 01:20:00 Price is a big influence - rigging and using your speargun is a big thing to learn. Mannysub gives you instruction manuals with their spearguns 01:21:32 Mannysub roller conversion kit - Brian is the US and Hawaii rep 01:23:04 How do people reach out and find you and your gear? Rollerspearguns.com and unkolearnuhow.com 01:23:56 We are out of time -  thanks for being on the show! 01:24:44 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 + Free Shipping with promo code NOOBSPEARO at ! #ad #manscapedpod | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course and the code NOOBSPEARO to get 40% off any and all courses! Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out their | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | Fishing Trips () Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Lisa Ferrier Rafkin Today's interview is with Lisa Ferrier Rafkin, a badass and frothing speara that holds 15 women's world records! Join us as we chat about her journey in spearfishing, her struggles, memorable fish and some great tips for hunting pelagic fish species and staying safe! She is clearly exceptionally talented at spearfishing and although she hasn't been doing it for very long, she has a lot that you can learn from when it comes to technique, overcoming challenges and caring for your catch. The species on her list are things like Bluefin Tuna, Roosterfish and big yellow tail to name a few, if you are interested in hunting bigger game fish this is a great episode to listen to!   Important times: 00:13 Intro 05:12 Hello and welcome! Tell us about the Sea Of Love Foundation 06:19 You are softhearted in the day and a badass spearfisher at night! You have 15x women's world records! 08:12 What draws you to the ocean? 08:57 Your work takes a toll on you, is spearfishing a type of therapy for you? 10:28 What's your earliest spearfishing memory? 12:24 You started a new sport at a late age, how did you find the process of starting new? 14:21 Starting with very competent people can be intimidating 15:56 I got my first blue water gun in 2016 after a lot of diving 17:41 What is a "paddy"? If there's a bird on it, it's a good sign! 18:46 What size are we talking? 20:10 How do you approach a paddy? 21:23 Explain the hunting around a paddy 22:23 Undersized yellowtail "rats" 23:17 What does ethical spearfishing mean to you? 24:30 Your awareness of the ethics become nuanced as you develop in your spearfishing 28:05 What was it like learning to freedive at 52? 29:32 Duck dive technique is a huge thing 30:23 What's the first hunt that stands out in your memory? 32:17 Have you had a problem with shot placement with bigger yellowtail? 33:45 Loading a speargun 35:31 Sometimes you need to struggle 37:44 Dealing with excitement when you find a great fish 39:42 The missed opportunities keep you coming back 40:27 Pulling fish in on your shooting line, it takes practice 42:14 Dorado/mahi mahi really test you and your team 43:14 As a novice hunting Bluefin Tuna, what advice do you have? 46:31 Watch where your line is! 47:08 Are you using a clutch setup? Yes! 48:53 Do Bluefin dive deep when they get scared? 52:42 What tough/scary situations have you had? Getting wrapped in line 54:56 Sharks! 59:05 Black Sea Bass 59:57 People wonder how we can love animals so much and still hunt and eat them 01:03:06 Equipment: Riffe speargun and wetsuit 01:04:23 I don't use a low volume mask, my scuba mask just fits perfectly and I have problems with all the low volume makes I've used 01:07:00 Do you do any pool training? 01:08:10 Getting a little extra depth opens up bigger fish and the problem with comparison in spearfishing 01:10:06 Dive within your limits and shallow water blackouts 0:11:24 When I take people to hunt bigger fish I make sure they keep there surface to diving ratio good 01:14:37 Funny stuff! 01:16:53 Lessons learned for drift diving 01:17:41 Shooting a 56lb Roosterfish and almost losing all my gear 01:19:08 What do they taste like? 01:19:53 Bluefin tuna: caring and processing is different than for other fish 01:22:02 Dry aging fish 01:24:49 Treating fish well is an important thing 01:26:37 Spearo Q&A Single best tip: using pink bands, seriously! It attracts fish! Who's been the most influential person in your spearfishing? If you had to start spearfishing all over again, what would you do differently? Describe what the spearfishing experience means to you. 01:30:30 Where can people find you on social media? 01:31:58 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 + Free Shipping with promo code NOOBSPEARO at ! #ad #manscapedpod | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course and the code NOOBSPEARO to get 40% off any and all courses! Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out their | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | Fishing Trips () Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Daniel Semrad Today's interview is with Daniel Semrad of the Oregon Freediving Company! He is a record holding spearfishing and freediving instructor that is also be an award winning teacher! He now runs the Oregon Freediving Company with his wife Talya who also holds spearfishing world records and is a competitive freediver representing South Africa! They train in some great conditions, we're talking about dirty and 6-10 degree water! Listen in as we chat about spearfishing in Oregon, running a freediving shop and teaching students, hunting techniques, exercises and dry training to benefit your diving and a whole lot more. Dan is an awesome guy and a great diver, let us know what you think of this episode! Important times: 00:13 Intro 04:03 Hello and welcome Daniel Semrad! Tell us about the freediving/spearfishing community in Oregon 06:08 You're a freedive instructor, how did you get there? 07:47 You won the Excite Award from MIT for being an exciting teacher 10:30 Water conditions in Oregon 11:38 What suit do you wear in your 6-10 degree water? 13:23 You probably spend a lot of time in the pool with conditions like that. How do you run your courses? 15:14 Buddy protocols in dirty water, what are you teaching your students? 17:56 What role do static exercises play in spearfishing? 19:25 When you feel you need to speed up, slow down. How did this become a reality to you? 22:22 My Octopus Teacher - has that impacted the amount of your customers? 24:09 Talya Davidoff is your wife, she is an accomplished spearo (3x world records) and competitive freediver too 25:10 Tell us about your records 28:38 What does your spearfishing consist of these days? 30:08 Walk us through a great day spearfishing for you 32:22 Purple urchins, are they bad over there? 33:48 Are they good eating? 34:50 Fisheries management 37:16 Hunting in Oregon: what species and how do you hunt them? 39:42 What are the telltale signs of the species you look for? Type of rock, seaweed, coral or animals. 42:17 You are covering a lot of ground looking for fish 43:03 I don't like statics or aspetto spearfishing: hunting in Hawaii and Alaska 45:58 Gear: what do you use? You mentioned using a pole spear 47:19 Do you guys like smoking fish up there? 49:20 Scary stuff: have you had any close calls? 52:08 Spearfishing off a kayak: lessons learned from bad situations 55:22 What obstacles did you find in your spearfishing? 56:46 The delicate balance of doing freediving/spearfishing as a job, how do you balance it? 01:01:04 Understanding weather conditions and making predictions: how to predict visibility 01:03:45 Have you kept a dive log for spearfishing? 01:04:53 You have some back health issues? What do you do in the gym? 01:06:44 What cross training has been relevant for spearfishing and freediving? 01:08:30 Dry training can be hard to maintain, have you found the same? 01:09:22 Training resources for dry training 01:10:35 What yoga do you do? 01:11:34 Hate for spearfishing: what criticisms have you got for spearfishing and how do you respond? 01:13:39 Spearfishing on scuba vs freediving 01:14:44 Funny stuff 01:16:38 What's in your dive bag? Wetsuit, gloves, fins, dive computer, weights, speargun and pole spear, shooting line, buoys/floats and lines, etc. 01:24:08 Do you teach spearo etiquette? 01:25:19 Spearo Q&A Single best spearfishing tip: slow down! What does the spearfishing experience mean to you? Hit the reset button Who's been the most influential people in your community? My local community Where in the world would you like to go spearfishing? South Africa and Australia 01:27:30 Where can people find you and where is your shop? 01:29:23 Are you running courses again? 01:30:15 Outro and last notes that Daniel didn't mention Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out their | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Lyndsay Lyon from Ocean Guardian Today's interview is with Lyndsay Lyon from Ocean Guardian, originally and probably better known as SharkShield! They make a range of products that are designed to make ocean activities safer and to decrease the amount of shark attacks on humans. It works by creating an electrical field that surrounds the diver or surfer that causes a distinct and noticeable reaction in certain types of sharks (namely the ones we humans have trouble with, Great White, Bull Shark, Tiger Shark) and causes them to turn away. Now, making a product that aims to stop shark attacks is a big claim and needs to be backed up by solid evidence and rigorous testing. We had a ton of questions from our community asking the questions that everyone wants to know: Will this stop a Great White from biting me? How close do the sharks need to get for these products to work? Can I trust my life to this? If you are wondering at all about any of these questions, have a listen to this episode and it will answer all these and more! In the links below are several videos of these products being tested and you can see for yourself just how effective they are.   Important times: 00:14 Intro 05:00 Hello Lyndsay! Where did the name change come from? 06:42 How did you get involved with Terra Australis and Andre Rerekura? 07:50 Terra Australis did a test with the surf board product 09:00 Tell us about how sharks sense the world and how Ocean Guardian affects sharks 10:47 Do they see in colour? 12:12 What scientific studies have been done? Many marine animals use electrical fields 15:14 What is the effective range? 17:44 What is the shark's physiological reaction to the electrical field? 18:35 Has anyone been bitten while wearing one? What guarantee is there? 21:15 National Geographic has a good video on this with Chris Hemsworth 23:15 Use this as a risk mitigation strategy 24:07 What species are they most effective on? Only 3 main sharks that are a real concern to humans, Great Whites, Bull and Tiger sharks 25:41 Oceanic White Tips and Reef sharks and Mako's, are they effective against them? 27:04 Installing the device into your fins 28:33 Have you thought about partnering with fin companies? Why a fin isn't the best option 30:10 Sharkbanz 31:00 Handheld device for spearos 32:14 Problemswith the first handheld Sharkshield 33:53 We are in a very small industry 37:06 Version 2.0 of the ESpear 38:15 Surfers are the highest risk 38:45 Bubbles also scare sharks 39:24 Shark barrier to replace shark nets 39:56 Does this interfere with other animals? 41:01 Government perspective on drum lines and shark nets 43:00 WA government actually gives you money to buy shark deterrents 43:58 Shark Eyes 46:20 Is there a maximum size shark it will work on? 48:00 Does 1 diver wearing this device put the others at a higher risk? 50:26 Hanging the device on your float or stringer 51:32 What are the long term effects on humans at depth? 53:21 Sharks seem to be more aggressive on the surface 54:52 I see more sharks with my shield on than without 56:40 The inverse square law and how far the field can be detected 57:39 Sharks can only sense electrical fields about 50cm away 01:00: Does the device emit a vibration? 01:00:55 Can these devices aggravate the sharks more? 01:02:46 Practicalities of using this in kelp or on coral reefs 01:04:44 Floating the device 01:06:45 How has Covid affected your business? 01:08:33 Adding an interchangeable battery 01:09:47 Shock protection? 01:11:23 Helping shark attack survivors get back into the water: The Bite Club on Facebook 01:15:13 How do you store the device? 01:16:00 How do you check the charge? 01:17:23 Auto-inflating vest for black out protection 01:18:30 What reduces the effectiveness? 01:20:09 How does it attach to you? 01:20:58 When will you have stock again and where can I buy them + servicing 01:22:57 Warranty 01:25:08 What is the future for Ocean Guardian? 01:26:26 What's your ultimate vision for Ocean Guardian? 01:28:32 Outro 01:29:51 Noober Stories Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android   Important Links Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out their | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Chris Coatesman How to upgrade your speargun and miss less fish! Today's episode is with the Coatesman, Chris Coates! He and Shrek talk about accurizing, it is a word, your speargun and go through common speargun problems. We rely heavily on our gear when spearfishing, this episode is all about making sure your hardware is working as best as it can. Roller guns vs traditional spearguns, barbs, bent shafts and everything you need to know to upgrade your speargun, aim better and miss less fish! Interested in roller guns? He has been the authority on roller's for a while now and has released a great video series on Youtube and his website called , it's everything you need to know about roller guns! What accuracy issues have you experienced? How did you solve them? Let us know in the comments!   Important times: 00:14 Welcome to the show 05:15 Welcome back Chris Coatesman! 06:09 Spearfishing equipment cannot come back through the door 08:28 Every spearo has accuracy issues 09:53 The difference between weekend warriors and competitive spearos 11:02 First place to look, is your shaft straight? 12:15 I dive with at least 2 guns 14:20 Using the correct shaft 16:39 Why I use Rob Allen gear 19:08 Bro science vs engineering, practicality trumps the science 24:15 When buying a gun, make sure the shaft is aligned 25:11 I don't make shafts and I don't have handles 27:10 The downsides of homemade gear, don't just make things cheaper, make them better 30:57 Next thing to look at is tuning your barb 33:20 There is a reason you work through troubleshooting in a specific order 35:30 Wishbones and shooting line, dyneema vs mono 44:42 Keep your guns the same 46:39 You can't compare speargun prices to other sports. A speargun will last you 10 years if you do it right 48:27 Remove all doubt, have gear you can rely on. Carry spare parts 53:20 Fail fast and move on. Know where the issue is 55:22 Aiming tips and techniques 57:10 "Bad spearfishing shoot small fish" 58:19 01:00:34 What aiming style do you use? 01:05:22 Different techniques for different situations 01:07:44 Pool shooting for confidence 01:01:32 Don't wait for your gear to fail for you to take maintenance seriously 01:16:38 Thank you for being on the show Chris! 01:19:43 Outro and final thoughts   Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out their | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Fin and Forage's Andrew Miller and Charlie Robinton Today's episode is with Andrew Miller and Charlie Robinton from Fin and Forage! Spot burning is a highly contentious issue being faced more and more often as the sport of spearfishing grows. Picture this, you've spent the past 10 years roaming around your coastline and you've found a handful of really productive spots that almost always have good fish and is full of life. You have a friend that is new to spearfishing and is keen to get out to a spot to shoot some good fish, so you decide to take him along with you on your next trip. You both have a great time and shoot some great fish, take a few pictures and go home with some awesome stories. You then see that this friend has posted pictures of these awesome fish with clearly visible landmarks in the background, maybe he mentions the area in the post, or just simply tells his buddy who then tells his buddy, etc. You then go out to your secret spot expecting it to be vibrant and full of life as usual, but as you arrive you see other boats and other spearos already there and the previously full of life reef now has almost nothing left on it. This is what spot burning is, you share your secret spot with someone who then shares it with someone else and so on and in no time your secret gem of a spot is now void of life and you need to go searching again. Listen in for a great chat on this topic that is so close to so many spearos and fishermen alike. The ethics of keeping spots secret, how to find better spots without compromising and pissing off other spearos in the process and how to treat and manage the resource that is the ocean in your local area. Message from Matt (): "I found an app called . You can change the background of any photo in 30 seconds. Very handy." What do you think of spot burning? Have you been burnt or have you burnt a spot without realizing? Let us know in the comments or send a us a message if you'd like to stay anonymous!   Important times: 00:12 Hello and welcome to the Noob Spearo Podcast! 06:05 Welcome Charlie and Andrew from Fine and Forage 07:34 What is "spot burning"? 09:26 Some people care about keeping spots secret and some don't 10:48 How much spearfishing is "too much" for an area? 12:27 Some species are more vulnerable to spearfishing than others 13:46 Noob spearos vs older spearos 16:36 The 30-30 agenda and MPA's 19:44 What mistakes do noobs make? 21:35 How should you ask people for spots? 23:35 Metadata in photos 27:54 Physical community vs online community 30:59 Knowledge of good spots is a high barrier to entry 31:53 Find a local spearfishing shop and build a relationship with them. 35:30 Spearfishing is kind of like Pokemon 35:49 Do a charter trip 37:54 Be mindful of how you portray the spearfishing experience 41:37 There's no licence to be able to dive, no basic skills explicitly required before starting - dangerous situations 43:02 Old Man Blue's message 47:41 Good rules to not burn spots 50:02 How should you treat photos? 52:27 Treat people's spots as a gift, not a right 54:03 Last thoughts and thank you to Charlie and Andrew 55:11 Shrek's final thoughts Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links   Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out their | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Andre Rerekura and Travis Corken Today's episode is with Andre Rerekura and Travis Corken (Samuel Rutherford couldn't make it to the interview) about their new documentary: A Journey Beneath! A great film with some truly awesome visuals and an even better soundtrack, what's more is that Shrek narrated parts of it! Amazing destinations, memorable fish and the theme of friendship - do yourself a favour and have a watch! Filmed over several years, it documents the travels of lifelong friends Andre and Travis as they go around the world to spearfish in awesome destinations, including an almost fatal incident that only strengthened their bond. A real treat of an experience for spearos, let us know what you thought of the film and let us know what you thought of this episode! . You can watch the film on Vimeo Important times: 01:10 Introduction 06:00 Welcome Andre and Travis! You have been through some rough times together 07:34 What do you do for work Andre? 08:18 and Shark shields 10:34 Travis, you are the Australian rep for Neptonics 12:41 A Journey Beneath: tell us about it 13:25 You asked me to narrate some of it! 15:00 Sam was the editor behind this film 15:54 New Caledonia spearfishing 16:27 Brandon Wahlers, tell us about him 17:35 We are all oddballs 19:05 Tell us about Panama and Mexico 22:41 What are the target species out there? Encountering a big marlin 24:05 What are the Mangrove Jack type species down there? Pargo 25:24 What sort of coin does one need to drop to go on a trip like that? 27:40 What did you do for fitness training? 28:26 Being fit makes a big difference 29:22 How long have you been doing jiu jitsu? 31:37 Tell us about your mate Pete Correale 35:19 Tell us about diving in Indonesia 35:53 How cold is it? 37:15 Learning to become calm in uncomfortable conditions 38:26 Conditions for dogtooth tuna 40:02 Celebrating a big fish with friends 41:37 My favourite part, the Catalina Island kelp forests 43:15 This doccy makes me hungry to travel 46:11 It was a real honour to be a part of this project 47:28 How long did the final cut end up being? 48:54 There are a few talented spearos who got into videography () 49:31 Thank you for being on the show! 49:54 Outro and Shrek's closing thoughts Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android   Important Links   Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out their | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Rachel Thomson and Larissa Zip Today's episode is with two ladies on the WA coast who have started a really cool initiative: Life's Short, Stay Moist! Old Man Blue suggested Rachel and Larissa for the show and we are glad they did! These ladies are both great divers, have a passion for getting other women into the sea! We had a great time chatting about their own journey's into spearfishing, using load assists, the talks they give at Adreno and the trips and events they run. If you'd like to find out more, have a listen to this interview and check out their Instagram and Facebook page. Thank you both for being on the show this week! August 19th at Adreno Perth! Important times: 00:12 Life's short, stay moist! 04:25 Welcome Rachel and Larissa! You've just finished a trip? 06:14 You both surf too 06:56 Edmonton, Alberta spearfishing club - that's where I'm from! 08:01 Larissa, where did you get into the water? 09:54 A complimentary backup sport 10:29 Rachel, how did you get into the water? 14:13 Experiencing negative buoyancy 15:15 What was your first fish? 17:13 A good first experience and a good mindset 17:50 Swimming with a bleeding fish in Great White country 19:00 Larissa, what was your first fish? 23:11 Funny story with a Baldchin Groper 24:25 The value of being comfortable with your gear 25:55 Load assists and learning to load a gun 28:26 What do you use? 29:18 What other struggles did you have? How LSSM started 30:55 Talks at Adreno 31:54 Target practice in the swell 33:28 Dry land speargun excercises 35:31 A spearing course or some formal education for spearing is really valuable 37:50 Do you need to dampen expectations a bit with regards top shooting fish? Going to progressively more challenging dive spots 41:31 Spearfishing friends 41:58 Where did the name Life's Short Stay Moist come from? 42:47 What's next for you two? 43:45 Tell us about the charter trips you run 44:44 The dangers of undercatering 46:07 Rachel, tell us about spearing in Exmouth 48:25 What do you do for work, dive buddies, boat or shore diving? 50:05 Have you got a good dive crew? 51:04 And Larissa, what does your spearing look like now? 52:15 What are your personal spearing goals? 55:42 Hunters can be the ultimate conservationists 57:36 Tough and scary situations 59:07 Bull sharks in Exmouth and dealing with them 01:02:12 Funny stories 01:07:39 What's in your dive bags? 01:10:00 How thick are your wetsuits? 01:13:22 Spearo Q&A Fish of a lifetime Bucket list location Most influential person What advice would you give yourself if you started over? What does the spearfishing experience mean to you? 01:18:04 Thank you for being on the show! Closing announcements 01:20:23 Noober Stories: Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Carl 'Curly' Jongedyk Todays interview is with Carl 'Curly' Jongedyk! A freediving and spearfishing instructor by day and a fin blade maker by night, Curly is a legend from WA and he took us diving! Join in on the car ride to the secret spot and hear the conversation on the ride back home again, talking about the conditions and structure they dove, fish species they saw and a bunch of memorable and funny stories along the way. Curly's fins are hard to find but well worth the effort, check out Down South Camping to buy yourself a pair. Curly also talks about the dangers of diving alone and gives a different perspective on it. An awesome guy, keen learner and frothing spearo, have a listen to this awesome chat with Curly! Important times 00:13 Intro 05:45 Welcome! 08:00 The less you want it the easier it comes 11:25 Struggles learning to dive 13:45 Training and mental trauma 17:55 Performance vs enjoyment 22:25 What makes a high risk diver? 24:20 SpearReady 26:50 Tough dive buddies 31:50 Post-dive review - conditions and structure 33:25 Fish species 34:55 Curlys Crackers fin blades! 39:10 Should I just make my own fins or buy a set? 44:30 Spearfishing and freediving courses 45:35 Student shooting his first Spanish Mackerel 47:15 Teaching new spearos 53:00 Funniest stories 54:55 Memorable Spanish Mackerel hunt 57:20 How to hunt Spanish Mackerel, spearfishing tips 01:01:25 Reef spearfishing tips 01:06:05 Great eating fish 01:09:50 What "trash fish" do you love to hunt? + fish cake recipe 01:14:50 Do a course with Curly - curlysfreediving@gmail.com 01:07:00 Diving alone 01:20:10 Spearo Q&A 01:22:30 Outro   Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links Do a course with Curly - curlysfreediving@gmail.com     Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes | Get Spear Ready and make the most of your next spearfishing trip! 50 days to better spearfishing! - Use the code NOOBSPEARO for a free hat of your choice from FuckTheTaxman.com . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | Get 10% off Sharkshield Technology | Freedom7 or Scuba7 enter the code NOOBSPEARO | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | 99 Spearo Recipes use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

Interview with Tony Alcock aka Tazyarns Today's episode is with Tony Alcock, one half of "Podcast Yarns With Az And Taz" team, he now has A surfer, musician, jujitsu practioner, spearo and banana farmer from Far North Queensland, he has been spearing for the past 30 years and has a ton of valuable insights! Find out about Flinders Reef, his love for boats, hunting tips, dealing with sharks and crocodiles and how he has recently started diving past 10 meters with the help of Az! Come have a listen for a good laugh and some great tips, let us know what you thought of this episode in the comments! Important times: 00:12 Good day and welcome to the Noob Spearo Podcast! 01:01 What all does Tony do? 01:29 Announcements and some sad news 06:36 Hello Tony! 07:40 Tell us about yourself 09:28 How long have you been spearfishing? 10:29 Line angling vs spearfishing 10:54 Half the day fishing and half spearing 11:19 Tides and crayfish: painted and green 13:54 How do you cook crays/lobsters? How do you prepare them? 15:16 Spearfishing with Az and his great buddy system 16:24 A lot of your diving is shallow, why is it so dangerous? You need a buddy after 10m 17:24 Are you diving in current? 17:55 Where are you and where do you boat out to? 19:00 The lifestyle up there is very different 20:25 What it like being a banana farmer? 21:05 Full moon makes your fruit grow quicker on the week leading up to it 21:19 Being a farmer you're more in tune with the weather and seasons 24:10 Back to boats, you're selling one now? 24:47 I'm going back to an aluminium boat 27:20 Tell us about your boat history 29:41 Are you someone who can just fix everything on a boat? 30:47 Flinders reef and a funny story 33:23 What do you shoot out there and what good stories do you have from there? 37:00 Coral trout 37:56 Fishing with a big mothership 39:07 What do you want to do there this time? 39:27 Are sharks a problem out there? 40:32 What's your experience being in the water with tiger sharks? 41:38 The smaller sharks are the more aggressive ones 44:36 White and Black tip reef sharks 45:44 Have you been spooled before with your reel gun? 46:46 What about jelly fish? 47:29 Tell us about surfing 50:46 Good boating behavior and how to be a good boatie 54:44 We're going on a spearing trip, not a snorkeling trip 56:35  Some people are more freediver than spearo 57:35 How do you approach and hunt Jacks? 59:01 Great hunting tip 01:00:10 What's your biggest Jack? 01:00:59 So you've been spearing deeper lately? What has Az been teaching you? 01:02:31 A dive watch was a great investment 01:04:08 Tuck your chin into your chest when you dive down, slow down and relax 01:05:39 Weather apps 01:07:42 Do you pay attention to chlorophyll and water temp? 01:08:21 Barramundi and crocodiles 01:10:40 Avoid swimming with crocs 01:11:19 Cone shells 01:13:11 Tell us about your podcast 01:14:31 Funny story with music and Youtube 01:15:53 What's in your dive bag? 01:18:02 GoPro's and masks 01:19:49 You have anxiety for a reason 01:20:57 Suits with kevlar 01:23:08 Spearo Q&A What's the best piece of advice you have been given? What would you do differently if you started over? What's the best spearfishing lesson you've learned? What is spearfishing to you? 01:25:55 Thank you Tony 01:28:23 Jordan's voicemail Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Derek Marshall Dunning Today's episode is with Derek Marshall Dunning, president of the South African Underwater Fishing Federation, founder of DMD Fins, freediving instructor, national judge, master freediver and absolute spearfishing nut in Cape Town, South Africa! He along with South African Freediving Federation president Matt Stow (referenced in the episode a few times), run NAUI Freediving Africa and offer a wide variety of freediving and spearfishing courses. Find out about spearfishing in Cape Town, how to hunt local fish like Cape Bream (known as Hotties to the locals) Mussel Cracker and Red Roman, some great ways to cook Yellowtail and some remedies for difficult equalization. You can from him as well and you can  and if you're in Cape Town come and , they have a telegram group that is full of people who love spearfishing! We hope you enjoy this episode, let us know what you think in the comments! Important times: 00:12 Welcome back to the Noob Spearo Podcast! 06:55 Welcome Derek 07:42 How long have you been involved in spearfishing in South Africa? 08:38 Was freediving natural to you? 10:36 Getting back into the water 11:16 You have a sticky left ear, tell us about your equalizing history 12:38 What do you do to fix this? 13:45 Medicine or training your body to equalize better? 14:22 Cortisone 15:22 Snort salt water 15:32 Tell me about your courses 17:15 Weighting for new divers 20:01 TV interview about spearfishing 22:32 The value of teaching basic skills 23:24 What common problems do you find in your students? 24:47 "How do you hold your breath for longer?" 25:26 Diving with better divers and spearfishing clubs 26:48 Memorable fish in SA and how to hunt Mussel Cracker 28:59 Recipes 29:56 Yellowtail recipes 32:54 Merits of diving in the shallows 34:43 Competitions 35:36 Tell us about conditions in Cape Town 37:51 We travel for big fish 38:37 What is your approach to spearfishing? 39:40 Cape Bream - The Hottentot, good eating? 40:21 How do you find Cape Bream and Red Roman? 41:28 What is an experience that scared you? 43:39 We went through a series of Matt being a dick 44:52 You meet a lot of interesting people and make good friends 45:42 Veterans Vault: DMD Fin 47:43 Plastic fins vs composites vs carbon 51:17 I was a gearslut with a rolling tab at Rabitech 52:10 The value of pool training and being in a club 53:33 The value of doing a spearfishing course 54:09 The history of spearfishing clubs in Cape Town 55:45 Fuzzy takes new spearos out into the sea 56:14 Enter the competitions 58:15 What foot pockets have you settled on? 59:14 Woman in spearfishing in SA, Mariette De Jager and Talya Davidoff 01:01:32 Competitive freediving vs spearfishing - head space 01:03:57 What makes a good spearo, my fish nemesis 01:06:21 More funny stories 01:08:52 What's in your dive bag? 01:10:21 What is Hydroglide? 01:12:10 Where can people buy your gear? 01:14:37 Spearo Q&A Best piece of advice you've been given for spearfishing If you could start over, what would you do differently? What's something you do differently in your spearfishing? What does spearfishing mean to you? 01:16:46 "If there's water, we dive" - Thank you Derek! 01:18:54 Sam Veasey's voice message Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links   Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Sam Clothier - The Wet Mammal Today's episode is with Sam Clothier of the ! From the UK and now based in Sydney, he's a very interesting dude, quite well traveled and absolutely froths on spearing! He makes great underwater content, has done a Hike and Spear video series and his latest series is called "Spearfishing The Undesirables" where he tries and tastes the so called "undesirable" fish species to see if they're terrible or if everyone is missing out on some hidden gems, examples include Bonito, Longfin Pike, the Old Wife and the Southern Fusilier to name a few. How to hunt them, prepare them and make them taste great! We also chat about Sam's own spearfishing journey and how he spent many years consistently hyperventilating before a dive, training advice and some actionable tips for noob spearos! An awesome guy and a great chat, we hope you enjoy this episode! Let us know your thoughts in the comments!   00:14 Introduction 02:48 Hello and welcome Sam! 3:19 Wind ruining viz in South East Queensland - diving the tweed river 04:16 Diving in structure and out of the way of dropping rocks 05:45 Who are you and where do you come from? 06:50 Starting to spearfish 07:50 Using scuba gear for spearfishing: Knife and fin advice 08:45 Starting scuba and doing a PADI course 10:44 Scuba vs Freediving physical demands 11:30 What obstacles did you encounter? 12:07 Not equalizing 13:34 Hyperventilating 14:33 Why is it bad? 15:18 How did you stop? 16:54 CO2 training 18:03 What other training do you do? 18:41 Spearfishing bit you hard 21:00 What makes you choose not to shoot a particular fish? 21:35 What are "forgivable sins" for new spearos? Shooting illegal fish, bag limits and size limits? 24:09 What's it like in the UK and Sydney? Closed seasons and closed areas 25:58 What about looking for fish identification on social media? 28:00 Hierarchy of spearfishing species 28:50 and books for spearfishing 29:49 What's your favourite fish to hunt? 30:57 How have you learnt to target that fish? 31:58 Hiding your eyes? 32:50 Fish are getting smarter 33:40 Tough situations? 34:00 Entering in big surf? 36:25 Being underwater vs on top 37:07 Risk vs spending more time 38:33 Currents around islands and bays 39:30 "Can anyone show me the ropes?" 40:40 Bribe your local club with a 6 pack 42:20 Freediving/Spearfishing courses - should I take one? What should I be able to do before taking one? 44:50 Freediving vs Spearfishing courses, basic knowledge 46:28 The entry barrier to spearfishing - how best to start? Reduce the complications in the water 48:00 What should a new diver buy first? 50:00 Spending the least money on a mask 51:50 Fins 53:00 Weight belt? 54:30 Ok, now you're ready to shoot fish, now what? Buying a speargun 56:40 Biggest takeaways and that excitement of shooting your first fish species 58:25 What if you have a bit of cash? 59:55 How did you get your advice and gear? 61:01 Find a SHOP, don't buy online. The local networking is worth it 61:55 Where else can you go for info? And joining a club 65:00 Funny stories 66:00 Controversial hunting technique 69:00 Spearo Q&A Best piece of advice Dream location and fish Best resources The spearfishing experience to you 71:02 Thank you Sam and outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Round Table Discussion with Shrek, Bret Whitman and Jon Stenstrom Today's episode is likely to ruffle some feathers! Join Shrek as he has a really in depth discussion with Bret Whitman of the as well as Jon Stenstrom of the about all things "Seaspiracy"! The good, the bad and everything in between. If you haven't seen it yet, Seaspiracy is a film by Ali Tabrizi that shows the environmental impact of the fishing industry, highlighting the problem of overfishing and plastic waste in our oceans. The film definitely brings up good points and highlights some really serious issues but also falls short on several different topics. Shrek, Bret and Jon go through the film and apply a spearo's eye to it to see if ultimately we should all stop eating fish, as the film suggests. Give us your thoughts, whether you agree or disagree, let us know! Important Times: 00:16 Welcome to the podcast! 03:12 NOOBER Stories: Jodzzzay message 04:14 Blue Water World Cup 05:49 Opening thoughts 06:08 Welcome 06:40 Welcome 07:00 Welcome to the man, the myth, the legend: Shrek! 08:25 We are going to chat about Seaspiracy 09:05 Bret's first thoughts 10:49 Shrek's first thoughts 11:33 Jon's first thoughts 13:54 The positive impact of the film 15:31 The influence of money 17:20 Don't eat fish: what did you think about that? 18:14 Diversity of opinions 19:45 A strange problem arises 20:34 Southern Bluefin Tuna and the governmental issues 21:36 A real solution? 22:04 Silly questions 22:35 The role of animals in the food industry and the journalism side of the film 23:32 Shark fins 24:06 Bad facts ruin your good message 27:40 Brandolini's law 30:23 Fishermen need to band together 31:34 Success stories 33:29 Fishing has a marketing problem 35:02 Legitimate issues highlighted - plastic 37:03 Look at the funding behind these messages 38:44 It's great he decided to do something about this 42:11 First world countries are a problem too 43:00 Spearing vs commercial fishing boats 45:40 Influencing public opinion to influence demand on certain species 47:26 Well how do you manage international waters? 48:16 No thought to sustainability when you are trying to survive 49:30 Propaganda to support local fisheries 53:54 Long liners 55:39 Accurate data, have you met a wealthy fisherman? 56:42 Measures of success for a fisherman 57:01 Sea Shepard inside story 59:28 Chinese oceans 60:28 The organized crime element 63:31 Making these documentaries to have a bigger effect 62:30 "There's no such thing as a sustainable fishery" 64:02 Dispersion of responsibility 66:02 Put your money where your mouth is 69:28 Discussion from the Noob Spearo Facebook community 70:08 Disclaimer from Shrek 70:54 Killing whales 72:24 The reality of hunting 76:05 Apply your moral framework 76:57 Whale hunting treaty 78:24 "Cute" animals 78:38 Shrek's vegetarian room mate 80:34 Sage thoughts on the conclusion of the film 81:15 Agriculture has its issues too 81:40 The morale issue 82:52 The ultimate solution 84:30 Perspective is key 86:30 Respect for Ali 86:40 Contacts 87:32 Outro and Shrek's final thoughts Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Renee Taylor - The Salt Sisters Kia kaha, kia maia, kia manawanui // Be strong, be brave, be steadfast Join Shrek as he chats with Renee Taylor, speech therapist, business owner, lover of the sea and co-founder of the , an initiative that connects women to the ocean, themselves, and to each other through bespoke Wāhine Weekends and Salt Sessions. Above all else she is a lover of the natural world and a frothing speara to say the least! Come have a listen as they chat about Salt Sisters and what they do, how you can join, what her journey in spearfishing has been and what it means to her, they also have a good time speaking about many things in New Zealand!  Have a listen and let us know what you think! Important Times: 03:10 Welcome 03:30 How did your speech therapy start? 05:39 Desire to get into the natural world, scuba diving 06:30 Getting a free "apprenticeship" 08:00 Getting into freediving with the Auckland freediving club 09:00 Freediving connected you to the ocean 09:34 Spearfishing is barbaric 10:58 Frothing on spearing and how SALT Sisters started 12:00 The healing power of freediving 13:50 Respect and Fear for the ocean 14:51 What problems did you encounter when you started freediving? 17:00 Are the numbers important? 17:58 Spearfishing competitions and how they've changed 20:01 What hunting and equipment challenges have you faced? 22:08 Wetsuits for women 25:54 Business opportunity 28:25 You're passionate about your message, how do you get it across? 31:45 Where are your origins? 32:58 Wahine Divers 34:54 Tell me about SALT Sisters and the events you run 37:17 Meeting her business partner Amber 37:48 How's Covid changed things? 38:20 What events have you run so far? 40:46 Learning the freediving before the spearing 41:29 Freediving ambitions and courses 43:08 SALT Intro pool sessions 43:27 Where can people find you? (See link below) 44:03 What are you busy learning now? 45:02 Finding less common, more sustainable fish 46:57 Getting scientists and marine biologists involved 47:30 Rewilding weekend 48:27 Sage advice 48:42 How are you cooking Jack Mackeral and Koheru? 49:53 50:46 99 Spearo recipes 51:06 Where do you get your cooking inspiration? 52:06 New Zealand fisheries management 53:16 Funny stories 57:06 What's in your equipment bag? 58:28 Vava'u trip in Tonga 58:54 Whales 63:42 Another funny story 64:43 Spearo Q&A Who is your most influential spearo or speara? Bucket list fish? Favourite dive buddy? Describe your spearfishing experience in one sentence 67:27 Contact details 68:03 Final thoughts and outro   Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Harry Foster - the Master Chef Spearo Today's interview is with Harry Foster, the Masterchef Spearo! Apart from being an exceptional chef, he is also an absolute frother when it comes to spearing and has a passion for connecting the catching to the cooking. Learn some chef skills that every spearo should know, what kitchen utensils you should have and the biggest mistakes spearos make with fish in the kitchen! We've included two of the recipes mentioned in the show so you can go have a go yourself! Whether working as a chef on a remote island or out spearing or even just taking pictures, he has a wealth of knowledge on the natural world and the animals that live around him. His Instagram stories will show you exactly what we mean. We think you will enjoy today's episode and we hope that you will try the recipes! Let us know your thoughts in the comments! If you haven't seen his Instagram page yet, do yourself a favour and ! Also check out for some amazing recipes! Important Times: 01:00 Joe Murphy message 02:05 Old Man Blue voicenote 04:30 Welcome Harry Foster, how did you begin spearfishing? 05:58 Diving in Far North Queensland 07:42 How far away are you from the Great Barrier Reef? 08:55 The appeal of inshore reefs and bad conditions 10:02 What made you a hunter? 11:43 Dealing with saltwater crocodiles 14:56 Early obstacles 16:30 17:56 Spearfishing culture and the reason for the Noob Spearo podcast 20:10 Shooting his first footballer 22:50 Harry's spearfishing ethos 23:36 How did you get into photography? 24:52 Getting great shots 27:03 What has been your photography journey and what about Instagram? 29:44 Catch cook videos 30:50 The trouble with film making 32:28 What do you spend your time on? 35:21 You've accomplished a lot, let's talk about your chef skills 36:00 How did you become a chef? 37:26 Connecting the catching with the cooking 39:12 How to get great quality fish 41:08 What is the process of caring for your catch? 44:48 Dry aging 46:02 Slurry tips 48:20 What to do when you get home 51:16 What chef skills that every spearo should learn? 52:26 Using the whole animal 53:54 Using more of the fish 55:30 99 Spearo Recipes 56:48 Where to find Harry 57:50 Kingfish Ceviche 61:54 Octopus preparation 65:06 Great advice for cooking 35:38 Caring for the catch 66:22 My Octopus Teacher ( 68:03 What's in your gear bag? 70:00 Funny stuff 71:54 First Spanish Mackeral 73:25 Spearo Q&A Marine tattoos Favourite dive buddy Spearfishing in one sentance 77:52 Thanks and goodbye Recipes: Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Bert Keulder - The Old Man Blue Today's interview is with Bert Keulder - the Old Man Blue, as you may know him. He's done everything you can think of in the water, including being tossed into the air by a Great White shark! A well traveled, highly experienced spearo that is deeply in love with the ocean, he has done it all and has an absolute wealth of knowledge from his years growing up near Cape Town, South Africa and living, working and spearfishing all around the world throughout his life. We chat about his early childhood days being dragged around the kelp forests in the Atlantic on an inflated car tube, his days in the military playing underwater hockey to when he worked as a diamond miner along the West Coast of Africa, to living and diving in Fiji with commercial fishermen until finally settling down in WA where he lives and dives today. He is an excellent resource and spearos of any experience level can learn a lot from him. He also makes exceptionally high quality dive gear that is designed to work well and not stop working for a long, long time. If he can give you one piece of advice, ENJOY your diving, be relaxed and take your time and really enjoy the experience. Let us know what you think of today's episode and be sure to check out Important Times: 00:20 Intro 04:00 Welcome to Bert and chat about 06:02 Official welcome and Ben's email 07:50 Old Man Blue gear review 10:14 Estuary Cod bag design 11:24 Aqualyte 13:42 Eating and preparing for a dive day 15:21 How old are you - reflecting back on life 17:00 How did you start diving? 18:42 How has the ocean affected you? 20:40 Childhood diving and getting dragged around the kelp forests 22:52 Hunting Red Steenbras 24:10 My Octopus Teacher 25:52 Eric J Anderson episode 26:38 Diving alone 28:26 Younger divers vs the older generation 29:42 Stages of progression in your spearfishing 30:37 Diving today vs back in the day 33:07 Equipment 36:21 The evolution of spearfishing equipment 37:00 Emphasis on tools vs skills 38:14 The "scarcity mindset" 40:18 Bert's unsinkable dive boat - The Hallubaloo 43:10 Becoming a boat captain 45:04 Diving the inshore reefs 45:16 Best advice to prospective boat buyers 45:58 The Hallubaloo 46:46 Sage advice 47:00 Tell us about your boat 48:23 Rules on the boat 49:33 Sustainability and sharing spots 50:15 Don't be a cowboy 53:16 Sharing fish on the boat 54:26 Spearfishing as a team sport 56:11 A quick story with some more sage advice - the ocean will give you gifts 57:08 Bert's days in the military 58:44 Seal/Duiker Island in Houtbay 60:46 Diamond diving 64:06 Can I go dive for my own diamonds? 65:42 Travelling 69:39 The logo and Old Man Blue ethos 75:20 Hunting fish in WA 79:44 How do you slow yourself down? 82:38 Getting stuck and dealing with panic 84:43 Funny stories 89:39 Spearo Q&A: Single best piece of advice you've received Who is the most influential spearo for you? Scenario What is the spearfishing experience in one sentence? 92:35 Final advice 93:50 Bert's experience with sharks and getting tossed into the air by a Great White shark 100:10 Shrek's closing words Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Aaron Edmonds I recorded this interview live on a recent to South Australia. I stopped off on the way back to Melbourne in Portland, Victoria and got to chat to Aaron overlooking some of his pristine diving/lobster chasing grounds. This interview has heaps of great intel for people wanting to chase Southern Rock Lobster, Southern Bluefin Tuna or even just start spearing in the Victoria/South Australia area. Listen in to Aaron Edmonds share his story and stoke Important Times 04:00 Welcome to Aaron Edmonds - live in Portland, Victoria. Getting started spearfishing and a bit about his commercial diving experience. 08:45 Early lessons learned spearfishing 10:00 Chasing Lobster or Crayfish 21:30 Scary Moment | Cramping Out in a Cave 29:25 Funny Moments with Jamie 32:00 Underwater Photography | Catching the Bug 40:00 Southern Bluefin Tuna | The Learning Curve! 52:50 Taking out juniors and sharing the stoke 58:40 Spearo Q&A Who has been the most influential person in your spearfishing journey? What are the best spearfishing resources for new spearos? What is your dream spearfishing destination and fish? Could you describe what the spearfishing experience means to you in one sentence Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links   Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Trevor Ketchion Spearfishing can be seen as a costly sport to get started in and with the huge range of gear for sale these days, it can so easily end up costing a lot more than it needs to. Being a beginner and trying to buy your first pieces of gear can be an intimidating and tricky thing to get right. What do I need to buy new? What can I get away with buying 2nd hand? How do I look after this gear I have invested in? Join Shrek, Trevor Ketchion and Captain Dan Walsh as they discuss being a Tightarse Spearo and give a run down and discussion on all the basic equipment that a new spearo would need as well as cost cutting and DIY tips, maintenance, what to look for when buying 2nd hand and ultimately where you can cut corners and not cut yourself short. Spearos pride themselves on being able to adapt and be efficient, with our gear it's no different. Are you a Tightarse Spearo? Have a listen and let us know what you think about these tips and tricks and comment your DIY tricks! Enjoy the episode! Important Times 00:16 Introduction 03:28 Welcome to Trevor and Lincoln Smith message 05:00 Ashley Clark Email 06:56 Andrew Boulton Email 07:24 Spearfishing and Money Philosophy 08:08 Ben Vittino Voice Message Basic Gear Purchasing 13:35 Fins 21:58 Spearguns 30:19 Booties 32:38 Gloves 34:13 Masks 37:46 Snorkels 42:07 Weights 44:47 Rubbish Spearos 45:50 Weight Belts 48:14 Floats and Riglines 58:49 Dive Knives 01:02:05 Dive Bags Other Stuff 01:06:11 Boats 01:12:00 Electronics 01:15:40 DIY Gear Maintenance 01:24:55 Bargain Bins, Discounted Items and Buying 2nd Hand 01:29:24  Getting Sponsored 01:30:46 Wetsuits 01:33:35 Tips from Captain Dan Walsh 01:35:42 Final Thoughts Trevor runs a Facebook group called Rubbish Spearos, a funny name but it is a great initiative and fun way to clean up your local waterways. People post and compare "Deathpiles" of dozens of sinkers, lures, bits of plastic and even a few treasures found along the way! Go check it out! --> Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links   Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Tom Sandstrom and Adam Stern This episode is all about getting the word out about the all new Australian Spearfishing Course (in association with AUF) that will reach the next generation of spearos. We discuss how Adam Stern, Tom Sandstrom and the AUF are getting qualified crew into clubs to help teach groms and new spearos coming up about basic safety and physiology. Tommy and Adam "We will be creating a freediving for Spearfishing course that we want to role out throughout the country over the next 12-18 months, which we hope to have available for free to auf club members or at a super cheap price."  Listen in as the boys drop some knowledge bombs while we learn about this cool new initiative! Australian Spearfishing Courses | Important Times 07:00 introduction and background 09:30 The motivation behind doing the Freediving Instructor Course 15:00 Freediving courses for spearos? 22:00 Being a good spearfishing buddy 25:00 Pool training? Is it relevant for spearfishing? 35:00 Teaching people to spearfish 40:00 How Tommy started out in the water and introduction to spearfishing 42:00 Coffs Harbour Spearfishing Conditions and Fishery 44:20 Rotating your spearfishing through different spots 48:00 Adam Stern Drops In Late! 58:00 Three Active Components to Spearfishing | Equipment, Hunting and Freediving 61:00 Spearfishing Dolphin Fish aka MahiMahi 64:00 What happens in a Spearfishing Instructors Course? What is in this spearfishing course? What about the experience of the course? Did you have some characters in there? Who was the most natural spearfishing Instructor? 78:00 Spearfishing Clubs and Competitions Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links *Mentioned: Breath-Hold Academic Research “Hi Isaac.   I have attached the poster and some basic information on the trial that ill be conducting.   I’m conducting a clinical trial for my thesis to further advance the knowledge basis of breathing techniques that may improve breath hold performance in divers. I’m recruiting participants for my upcoming online land-based study of which you can be involved by participating to better inform us how to train according to the best available evidence.   Please contact me by email (in the photo) if you would be interested in participating in this study and I can send you more information.   We can talk on the phone if you wanted more info!   Thanks, I really appreciate it.   Billy.”   Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Joe Pike Todays interview is with Joe Pike! Hailing from South Devon, his Youtube channel has over 45k subscribers from the videos he makes of their adventures out in the UK ocean. Sub-zero spearfishing, fighting MASSIVE Halibut and all about UK spearfishing. Hear stories of spearfishing in the UK, White Seabass, spearfishing giant Halibut in Norway, his own spearfishing shop Start Point Spearfishing and the youtube game! If you are a UK spearo go check out ! An awesome behind the scenes chat with the man with an awesome Youtube channel, he's humble, an avid learner and absolutely froths on the spearfishing lifestyle. Important times 00:13 Intro 04:55 Welcome Joe! 06:30 UK Spearfishing 09:55 Controversial fishing quotas 15:30 18:00 Failed trip to the Arctic 25:55 You own a spearfishing store?! 29:30 Presenting a TV show: Fishing The Wild! 33:00 Good spearfishing videos 43:55 Foraging wild foods 50:30 The Youtube game 56:20 Top species to hunt and how to hunt them 01:04:20 Trip to Madagascar for Dogtooth Tuna 01:10:00 Clams and Scallops 01:17:30 How to sex a lobster 01:21:35 Scary situations 01:30:25 Funny stories 01:33:20 Fish of a lifetime 01:37:55 Outro   Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links on IG     Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes - Use the code NOOBSPEARO for a free hat of your choice from FuckTheTaxman.com . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | Get 10% off Sharkshield Technology | Freedom7 or Scuba7 enter the code NOOBSPEARO | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | 99 Spearo Recipes use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary | Get Spear Ready and make the most of your next spearfishing trip! 50 days to better spearfishing!

Interview with Addrianna Reitenbach This interview with Addrianna Reitenbach comes from a recommendation from Eric Anderson. “Hey Shrek! Wanted to connect you with Addrianna who is spearheading the up-and-coming dive community SoCal Dive Babes (IG: @socaldivebabes). This group is all about building a solid dive community and providing mentorship to women divers who want to get into spearfishing. We've been chatting a bit on spearing and watching their trips to Baja and local waters, fundraisers, beach events, underwater pumpkin target shooting, hanging out with Julie Riffe...I thought it would make a great interview. Always stoked to hear more stories in the spearing community and this sounds like a good one. You know I'm a fan of the Pcast, so keep it coming brotha!” - Eric Anderson Some of the highlights are; 'trash fish' chat, Southern California species and conditions, women in spearfishing, body language for hunting and more! Listen and subscribe! Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Times 05:00 Addrianna Introduction, Welcome and Early Spearfishing Obstacles 12:00 Women in Spearfishing | Unique Barriers to Entry | Discussion and SoCal Dive Babes 22:00 Mentors and Influential People in Addrianna's spearfishing life 31:30 Guiding Beginner Spearos 33:30 'Trash Fish' + what are the 4-5 species to start shooting in Southern Californian Waters? 39:00 What spearfishing hunting techniques do you use? 47:30 Scary Moments Spearfishing? 56:00 Veterans Vault | SoCal Dive Babes Monthly Meetups with Topical Speakers Competitions Team Members Needs of the group How to get Involved 70:00 Funny Moment 79:00 One of Addrianna's Driving Motivations 82:50 What's in Addrianna's Dive Bag? 89:00 Spearo Q&A What is the best advice you have been given in spearfishing? If you could start all over again, what would you do differently? What's been the single best resource in your spearfishing journey? What does the spearfishing experience mean to you? Important Links Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Justin Townsend Justin Townsend joins me and shares 3 dynamite seafood recipes that are game changers! Justin hosts the Wild Fish and Game Podcast which is a food centric podcast where they talk about all aspects of hunting, fishing, and cooking of wild foods.Justin has been living in Key West, FL for the last 4 years and has taken up spearfishing in the last year. Justin made his way on spearfishing boats by applying his professionally trained fish chef skills, always helping out and bringing the stoke. Justin has been a hunter and angler since he was a child and has always enjoyed the outdoors. He was raised in Southeastern Oklahoma where hunting and fishing was used as a way to supplement home-grown and store-bought food so his values are very in-line what many of us Noobers hold dear. Have a listen to this episode and try out one of the recipes he lays out! Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Times 04:00 Justin Townsend Introduction and Background 11:00 Spearfishing in Key West, Florida 15:00 What are some of the easier fish to target spearfishing in Key West? 18:00 Spearfishing on Boats | Spearo Code 20:00 What kinds of meals do you produce after a full day spearfishing? 24:30 Veterans Vault: 3 Different Ways to Think About Preparing Fish | Fish Chef Skills 42:40 What are your biggest struggles in spearfishing? 49:30 Have you had a Scary Situation out spearfishing? 56:13 Funny Story 59:00 Spearo Q&A Who has been the most influential person in your spearfishing? Who is the best person to go diving with and why? Dave Dream Species? Wahoo and MahiMahi What does the spearfishing experience mean to you? Getting out and adventuring chasing food Important Links and Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

The Great Debate on Dock of Death/Death Pile Pictures Huge discussion on the phenomena on Social Media of pictures and videos with huge piles of dead fish. Often there are reasons for these piles of fish like providing for your family or community or it could be your source of income, or it might even be the result of a long day or weekend full of hard work spearing with your mates. Whatever the reason, often times on social media the context of a post can so easily be lost, so a proud picture of a long day of hard work trying to feed your family can turn into a what looks like a senseless killing spree. Other times these pictures are taken on purpose to show the sheer volume of fish that they caught. Is this right or wrong? Should pictures of Death Piles be posted? Yes? No? Why or why not? Bit of a different episode today but join us as we dive into this with Shrek and Simon Trippe as they chat about the so called Death Pile/Dock of Death Phenomenon. Full of interviews with spearos from around the world, this is definitely some food for thought, whichever side you're on! We hope you enjoy and make sure that you leave us your thoughts and comments! Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Times 02:00 Simon Trippe Introduction and Quick Catch-Up 06:00 What is a Death Pile or Dock of Death photo? 09:20 Interviews with people about Death Pile/Dock of Death pics 20:00 Commentary on the interview with Simon Trippe 33:00 Rhys Clay Voicemail | Sunny Coast, Australia  Spearo 38:00 Greg Rothaus Voicemail | Californian/Baja Spearo 43:00 Adam Bassir Voicemail | Sydney, Australia Spearo 47:30 Ben Choi Voicemail | Floridian Spearo 56:00 Nicholas Zajicek Voicemail | So Cal Spearo 62:40 Eric Anderson Voicemail | Cen Cal Spearo 68:30 Ryan Rush Voicemail | Floridian Spearo 76:00 Jesse Voicemail | Australian Spearo 86:00 Eric Keener Interview | Founder | Cal Spearo 96:00 Ed Martin Voicemail | | Floridian Spearo 102:00 on Facebook Noob Spearo on Noob Spearo on     Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Eric Anderson Mad chat with Eric Anderson focusing on important spearfishing issues in Central California and further afield. Urchin Barrens feature as well as the benefits of having a long term buddy, Great White Sharks, tourniquets, central California diving and species, sketchy shore dives and kelp forests and more. This one was a long time coming and it was an honour to finally have a long chat with Eric. Enjoy! Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Times 04:00 Eric Anderson Introduction and Background 07:00 Sheep Head Fish Facts 09:00 Abalone | The Gateway Drug to the Spearfishing World 12:45 Urchin Barren Discussion What is an Urchin Barren? How does an abundance of Sea Urchins effect kelp? What factors have been identified as potential causes? warming ocean climate, sea urchin abundance triggers overgrazing, decrease in predation (bony reef fish that predate on them, Lobster numbers,  Where does this phenomena occur? NE Pacific in the 1960–1970s, Norwegian coast in the 1970s, NW Atlantic in the 1970–1980s [], and Tasmania in the 2000s What are the wider implications for the areas affected? 23:50 Aiden Brown triggered a story about filleting fish on the boat 26:15 How Eric’s Spearfishing Life Began 30:00 Benefits of having a Longterm Spearfishing Buddy 38:40 Tourniquets and Sharks | 44:50 Night Diving and Shit Viz 53:30 Aiden asks about the importance of diving with a float line 58:20 Shore Diving vs Boat Diving 62:30 Shark Shield Discussion 67:00 Scary Moment | Lessons Learned 77:00 Funniest Moment out spearing 81:00 Spearo Q&A Connect With Eric Anderson & Links Mentioned Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Another Interview with Adam Stern YOUR BURNING FREEDIVING AND EQUALIZING QUESTIONS ANSWERED BY ADAM STERN This episode is a live call with Patron listeners and whole bunch of questions from the Noob Spearo Community on Facebook and @noobspearo on Instagram! In this episode we cover breath-hold and depth training questions, how to choose a freediving instructor, deep spearfishing (avoiding squeeze) questions, equalizing questions and more. Lot's of funny moments including Adam scalding his balls. Enjoy:) 5:00 Ben Vittino "I just want to know how he’s so happy and enthusiastic all the time. Love his energy!" Isaac “I have a question but first I need to know, Do you ever feel down? When you do, what do you do to get back Adam 187% Stern?" Dale Bartush "I'd also like to know what he thinks about in free fall. Not what he tells people to do lop but what he actually thinks and feels." 14:00 Scalded Ballsack Moment Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android 16:15 TRAINING BREATH-HOLD QUESTIONS Ethan Yeo "Would you say going out spearfishing is going to make you in become a better diver vs doing freediving training in the pool?" Isaac "How can you increase your bottom time?" and "How can I hold my breath longer?" Isaac "Is bloodshift a physiological response that can be trained?" Damian Mckay "What are the best exercises to get more bottom time/depth?" @pickford_cole "If he had to pick between dynamic pool training and static, which would he choose?" Isaac "is increased muscle mass problematic to breath-hold diving?" Isaac "what are some safety considerations for pool training?" Isaac “How much does your attitude towards contractions affect them?” Isaac “Are your own ideas or your own limitations the biggest barrier to longer breath-holds and deeper diving?” What is the best way to overcome these? 42:00 EQUALIZING QUESTIONS R Andrew Baker "Can everyone hands free Equalize?" Jake Cross "What are the common issues with equalising? E.g one ear equalises before the other." . Use the Code NOOBSPEARO to save 40% Isaac "If you put a month into training your equalization and Eustachian Tubes, how long will that adaptation last?" 49:55 DEEPER FREEDIVE SPEARFISHING Kurt Raymond "How do you equalise when you go past that 30+meter mark? I recently dived to 30mtrs on a course and I felt like I had to equalise slightly differently once I hit around the 25mtr mark. I’ve heard of having to bring air back into your mouth. I wasn’t down there for long enough to work out what was going on but I was still able to equalise, just slightly differently to normal. Is there dry training you can do for this technique?" Joe Pedro "Can you share your wisdom on chin tuck dive & what injuries can be caused by looking (neck extended) out in front of you; typical Spearfishing form compared to proper diver form..the little things that cause nightmares due to lack of “under pressure” knowledge basically." Mackenzie Logan “I have a Similar question to Joe Pedro. Once you start going over 30m-40m how long does it take your body to acclimatize to the new depths? If you've done all your stretches and relaxing on the top perfectly, what are some of the little things like neck movements that we should be careful of and how long/how many dives to depth until you can start to move your head a little more comfortably?” To elaborate on this: I think there will be 2 answers depending on whether we are spearfishers vs freedivers.. If you are spearfishing and it is either your first time diving to these depths or you only go diving once a month or so how will this affect your "training adaptations" of diving to that depth? Will you lose them each time you go out again to dive? If you're freediving and training frequently will you be able to improve and keep your training adaptations. I think in your last interview he said he could come back after a month or so of not training and pretty much start again from where he had been diving to before? Thomas Ripard "I'd also like to ask about deeper diving. Once you start to get more comfortable with getting to 30m(ish), is there anything in particular one needs to do to prepare yourself to get past the 30m mark? Also anything safety related one should be aware of as you get past 30m? Cheers! Discovering the noobspearo podcast was the best thing that happened to me in 2020, keep em coming 66:00 OTHER QUESTIONS Rob James "When is having an underwater UFC rematch with Craig McNiven "What are the hurdles of running a free diving business, cashflow, cancellations, COVID, marketing and customer retention. Is it like a dream to do what you love for an income every day? Could you get the business to a point where it could be run without you?" Jason Harris "Not strictly diet related.. but does Adam have any food items he avoids when leading up to a dive day to keep the sinus systems clean" Isaac "Can we have the Dairy and Mucus Production Urban Legend Discussion?" @nicholasmorsecodes "How many wetsuits does he own? 10+ at least! where does he keep them all?" 79:50 WHEN IS ADAM COMING TO MY PART OF THE WORLD? @scubasteve212 "Will he do a freediving course in Batemans bay in the future 🙌" @bard_antonsen "First: thank you so much for your podcast! I have learned a lot by listening to most of your episodes. I started freediving 2 years ago. I had to participate in a freediving class since my son was too young to go alone. I was afraid and far away from my comfort zone. I overcome my fears and now I love the water. Question to Adam: I'd love to meet him, but I live in Norway and have a low budget. Will there be any chance to see him in the land of the big halibuts? Our coast is amazing. I'm just saying... An event with Adam in Norway would be epic🤩" @mansoor_hsd "When he come Lakshadweep (India)?" 83:50 PATRON LISTENER LIVE QUESTIONS Greg Rothaus "Hi Adam, I'm 62. What's your advice to older divers with regards to training and spearfishing?" Greg Rothaus "I am going on a month long freedive training retreat in Dahab, Egypt. How do you recommend I make the most of a trip like this? Captain Dan Walsh comments of teaching/freediving as a job, Eustashian tube solutions and advice for older divers. Stu Harwood "I find after a day spearing I am absolutely rooted, do you have any tips for mitigating this? (becoming unrooted) Duncan Henderson "With equalizing, do you do one grouper call on the way down or multiple grouper calls?" How to Connect with Adam and Further Resources Where can people connect with you? | | Is there a NOOBSPEARO discount code for listeners yet? YES! Use the code: noobspearo to get 40% off any and all of Adam Sterns courses at Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Mick Mcdade Mick is a long time member of the Brisbane Underwater Adventurers Club, AUFQ Queensland records keeper and is absolutely mad about fish casting! His house contains over 350 cast and mounted fish that take up most of his wall space. He truly is a legend that has stood the test of time, having made several record catches himself, his knowledge of fish is astounding (listen to the interview to get a taste) and his dedication to serving spearfishing as a sport is truly noteworthy. He is not out and about on social media so this episode is a great way to get some of the knowledge and insight into the mind of this decades long underwater enthusiast! Enjoy this episode! Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important times 05:00 Mick Mcdade introduction and background 11:30 Underwater Hockey 14:00 Underwater Adventurers Club 17:35 Starting to spearfish 21:50 Scary moments 25:00 Diving today vs in the past  34:00 Protected species controversy and poisonous fish 40:00 Veterans Vault - Fish Casting, Sourcing Material, Instructions 46:20 Australian spearfishing records and contribute to them 51:10 Identifying fish species 55:20 Fish casting 01:08:10 Mick’s home library 01:12:55 Naming fish: common vs Latin names 01:18:05 Advice to a younger Mick Mcdade 01:20:00 Dream fish Links Mentioned Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing  

Interview with Josh James The first interview of 2021 had to be awesome so I got Josh James Kiwi Bushman on the show! He has a frothing following on YouTube where they create motivating and inspiring short films with a hunting and fishing and family flavor. All of the videos feature Josh's friends and family and the abundant wild food that surrounds them in New Zealand. If you are into Catch and cook, bushcraft, hunting, gathering, spearfishing, fishing, archery, and New Zealand culture, you will love his channel . He's a self professed good vibes and positive vibrations kind of guy. Enjoy this episode! Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Times 04:00 Josh James Introduction and Background 12:40 What parallels have you found between hunting on land and hunting in the water? 13:30 Bow Hunting (Recurve vs Compound) 16:30 Spearfishing in the South Island of New Zealand 20:45 1080 Situation in New Zealand 28:15 How to Grow a YouTube Channel 29:55 When did you start fishing and spearfishing? 31:40 What were some of the obstacles you encountered when you started spearfishing? 34:15 Muppet's on YouTube | Dealing with the Comments, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly 39:25 Josh's Spearfishing Equipment List 45:50 What is on your spearfishing species dream list? Links Mentioned + Promotions Josh James Kiwi Bushmen Connect with Josh on , and Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99  | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:)  Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range. 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath!  | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $  | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’  Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Haha! What an awesome interview to finish out 2020! Ryan Myers with heaps of intel of diving deep and managing the risks. Huge section on Deep Reef Hunting, minimizing lung squeezes, doing the variable weight thing and we even chat growing a rad (Ryan has 31k subscribers!). Massive shoutout to Sam @samahgram, Ryans partner and a champion diver (and future podcast guest I'm sure!). Listen in to Ryan Myers Deep Reef Hunting! Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Times 05:40 Ryan Myers Introduction 11:40 Lessons learned along the way 19:30 Variable Weight Diving 21:30 Lung and Trachea Squeeze | "How do you avoid it?" - Sven Franklin 27:00 Spearfishing Forums/Social Media/Clubs and Tribalism Chat 34:50 Most Memorable Fish | Med Grouper 37:40 Veterans Vault | Deep Reef Hunting Kiggs Anthony "Would be cool to hear Ryan talk through some stalking/coaxing techniques he uses on big Uku and Mu." 50:45 Kurt Raymond asks "Keen to hear some more about Ryan’s freediving progression and thought process leading into a dive. Similar to what Taylor talked about in terms of setup and mindset for a dive, he does some crazy dives!" Danny Baker "Love watching Ryan Myers. Maybe get him to share his relaxation techniques. He’s so damn patient." 60:00 Doug Lewin "Can you ask Ryan why he uses a neck weight in some of his dives? Does he recommend that for an intermediate diver in cold water as well?" 63:45 . How has he grown such a solid following on YouTube! 73:20 Funny Stuff | Europeans nude and pissets 76:00 What's in Ryan Myers Divebag? 79:00 Spearo Q&A Links Mentioned Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99  | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:)  Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range. 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath!  | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $  | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’  Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Rad catch-up with the Spearjunkies fellas who have just released . We chat locations, Coatesmans secret techniques (that get shown to the world), budget blowouts and flight hassles, massive fish, super clean water and even sharks along with getting towed behind a monster Sailfish. Super cool chat with super cool blokes! Listen in:) Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Times 04:45 Introductions. Big welcome to Cris Dillon, Barret Harvey and Chris Coates. An introduction into the Spearjunkies concept 08:00 What inspired the Spearjunkies Species List? 11:00 Coatesman Hunting Techniques and Secret Tricks on the series 13:30 Spearjunkies Roles Discussion 14:50 Mozambique Experience and Spearfishing 17:00 Species Surprises. How planning took place 19:30 King Mackerel (Spanish Mackerel) Discussion 26:00 The Spearjunkies Project Chat. Budgets, Timelines, Distribution & More 30:45 Castor Banks, Madagascar Spearfishing Q&A 33:50 Shooting a Sailfish on a Reelgun 36:00 What is coming is Spearjunkies Season II? 39:00 Personal Locator Beacons and Getting Lost at Sea 41:30 Lessons Learned. Flight Pain for Spearos 43:45 Connect with Spearjunkies at | Links Mentioned Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99  | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:)  Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range. 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath!  | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $  | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’  Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Big Jake Lords Famous for wearing ridiculously thin wetsuits in freezing water, owning plenty of fresh water species world records and his jovial and always stoked pics and stories on Insta @bigjakelords. I’ve been looking forward to this chat forever! His instagram profile is full of stoke about the spearing lifestyle and just good vibes. In this chat we focus in on developing resilience and thriving in tough conditions. Sub-Zero water temps, sh#t vis and no dive buddies! It's a rad chat that the truly dedicated, frothing spearo will understand and relate to - listen in! Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Times 04.20 Big Jake Lords Welcome and Introduction 08:00 Prevalent Conditions and Species in the lakes in Utah/Nebraska 22:00 Resilience: The mindset and where Big Jake gets it from 25:00 Eric Keener "How in the world does Jake stay warm in those cold lakes in a thin wetsuit? I think he wears like a 3 / 5. Brrr." 37:00 Smoking Trash Fish 40:50 Hunting Techniques for Freshwater 51:50 Funny Stuff Spearfishing | Giant Beaver & Moose Fun 59:49 Spearo Q&A Links Mentioned Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99  | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:)  Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range. 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath!  | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $  | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’  Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Jørgen Jenssen Todays interview is with Jørgen Jenssen from Norway! An exceptionally successful competitive spearo, he has overcome a serious metabolic disorder which leaves him heavily fatigued all the time. Hear how discovering freediving and spearfishing changed his life and opened him up to a whole new world and how he wants to help change it for others. Learn about the best eating fish in Norway, the best hunts and locations and stories from a spearo that lives and breathes spearfishing! Norway is a bucket list destination for so many people, get an insiders perspective on this dream spearing destination!  If you have any spearfishing gear to donate to Jørgen, contact @ArcticSpearo on Instagram.   Important times 00:13 Intro 05:15 Welcome Jørgen! 07:10 Spearfishing changed my life 11:05 Tell us about your disability 16:25 Going from dark winter diving to winning competitions! 21:45 Target species in Norway 23:10 What is your dive process? 25:30 How to read conditions and find fish in Norway 30:10 Dive conditions, wrecks and artificial reefs 35:05 Best fish in Norway 38:05 Struggles learning to dive 40:40 Kelp forest in Norway 45:20 Cold water problems 48:20 Memorable fish 51:55 Favourite species to hunt 53:30 Competitive spearfishing vs lifestyle spearfishing 57:55 Best eating fish in Norway - Tuna of the North! 01:00:35 Shot placement on Coalfish 01:03:20 Spearguns 01:07:00 Scary situations and funny stories 01:15:35 What's in your dive bag? 01:20:55 Spearo Q&A 01:26:00 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links   Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes | SpearfishingCourses.com.au presents a spearfishing trip and course of a lifetime! Secure your spot here today! - Use the code NOOBSPEARO for a free hat of your choice from FuckTheTaxman.com . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | Get 10% off Sharkshield Technology | Freedom7 or Scuba7 enter the code NOOBSPEARO | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | 99 Spearo Recipes use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary | Get Spear Ready and make the most of your next spearfishing trip! 50 days to better spearfishing!

Interview with Brian & Karin Trautman Brian and Karin Trautman have been sailing and spearing their way around the world on their 53-foot yacht SV Delos for 10 years. They are inspiring, intelligent and passionate people, caring about the environment and giving back to the communities that welcome them. Their channel is #2 in the sailing world, has over 595k subscribers and 7 million monthly views. In this interview (mostly with Brian due to Karin being on family duty with their daughter SIerra;) we chat all about what it's like living off a sailboat, the art of sailing and spearfishing remote locations! Listen in! Important Times 04:00 Introduction to Brian Trautman and a bit about SV Delos and how it all started 08:00 Characteristics and Abilities required to sail full-time 11:00 The last 12 months on SV Delos 21:00 Sailing Seasons 25:30 Spearfishing Remote Locations 37:00 Running the YouTube channel 50:25 Funny Stories from SV Delos 59:30 Quick catch-up with Karin Links Mentioned Connect with Brian, Karin and Sierra aboard SV Delos Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99  | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:)  Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range. 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath!  | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $  | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’  Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with the NZ Spearo Kids (and their Dad) Very cool chat with Max (10), Ben (12) and their Dad Don about spearfishing in the South Island, New Zealand. We chat equipment issues such as loading spearguns, getting cold and choosing the right gear and helping them to slow down. This interview was a joy to record as these guys froth on spearing! Listen in!!! Important Times 02:00 Max, Ben and Donald introductions and how they got started spearfishing. Early obstacles and issues and how they overcame them. 12:20 Fish ID and how to get ahead 14:10 Ben's Proudest Catch | Big Blue Moki 18:45 Spearguns for Kids | Setup for easy loading 21:00 Wetsuits for Kids 27:00 Advice for Noobs 32:40 The experience of teaching your kids to spear fish 37:15 Filleting Fish | Discussion around learning Links Mentioned Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate in AUSTRALIA! Use the Code In-Store or Online – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off all spearing gear store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99  | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:)  Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range. 28-day Freediving Transformation |Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath!  | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $  | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’  Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

The Bunker Group Charter Debrief This is a huge multi-spearo interview recorded throughout our 5 day Southern Great Barrier Reef Spearfishing Charter. We chat lessons learned, highlights, effective techniques, finding fish, etiquette, pretty much the whole box and dice. Listen in if you are interested in doing a multi-day spearfishing charter of your own! Important Times 02:00 Onboard with Wayne Judge post stabbing, pre-RACQ Life Flight 08:15 Off to the second self stabbing victim, Joel for an interview 10:40 Up on top of the Eastern Voyager just prior to RACQ Life Flight liftoff 13:20 Interview with Joel about Trip Highlights 16:50 Strick from Back to Basics 19:10 Takeaways with Michael 20:30 Takeaways with Taylah 24:40 Chat with Chris and Ged. What is the daily routine on a spearfishing charter 35:00 Yarn with Nate 36:00 Informal Onboard Competition Most Meritorious: Joel Biggest Trout: 4.9kg Coral Trout Biggest Mangrove Jack: Marcel Biggest Spanish Mackerel: 21.9kg Wayne Biggest Blackspot Tuskfish: Jack 38:25 About the Bunker Island, Eastern Voyager Spearfishing Charter Trips 45:00 Interview with Anzac, Strick and Az 64:00 Catch-up with Jeremy and Nate 75:20 Trip insights with Marcel and Ryan 93:00 Post Trip Catch-up with Wayne Judge (4 months on) 101:00 Post Trip Catch-up with Taylor Slattery Links Mentioned | I called it the 48 hour effect:) | adreno.com.au/trips Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99  | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:)  Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range. 28-day Freediving Transformation |Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath!  | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $  | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’  Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Jack 'Strick' Strickland and Aaron 'Az' Gallagher Getting Back to Basics! I finally got a chance to hang out with the lads from the North! Strick and Az were invited along for the Bunker Group charter in the Southern Great Barrier Reef along with me and a few others on the Eastern Voyager. This interview was recorded live after a few days diving and I had a ball. In this interview we chat spearing with crocs, blackouts, hunting techniques along with plenty of banter. Listen in! Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Times 03:45 Hello and welcome to Strick & Az 5:00 How did it all start? Spearfishing Origins and the Bromance 10:00 Reelgun Convo 12:45 Az Blackout Story | VIDEO BELOW - 'EXHALE' the Back to Basics Spearfishing Blackout Video 24:30 Hunting Techniques | Spearfishing Blackspot Tuskfish with Az 29:00 Hunting Techniques | Spearfishing Green Jobfish with Strick 35:20 VETERANS VAULT | Transferable Skills from Line (Pole) Fishing to Spearfishing and Vice Versa 54:27 Scary Moments | Spearfishing with Salt Water Crocodiles with Az | Bull Shark Rush with Strick 66:00 Kava Convo 67:47 How did Back to Basics Adventures Start? 73:40 Best Dive Day Preparation in terms of food, supplements and sleep 76:30 Funny Moments out Spearfishing 78:30 What's in your spearfishing dive bag? 82:50 Spearo Q&A Dream Spearfishing Destination Bucket List Fish Who has been the most influential person/people in your spearfishing journey? What does the spearfishing experience mean to you? Connect with Strick and Az from Back to Basics Adventures , - anywhere you can find good podcasts! Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99  | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:)  Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range. 28-day Freediving Transformation |Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath!  | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $  | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’  Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Tim Neilsen Finally after more than 100 episodes partnership with Adreno, I interview the Founder, Tim Neilsen! Tim is a former Australian spearfishing champion with tonnes of ideas about everything from his own personal spearing rig to how a spearfishing retail store should serve their customers. Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Times 4:00 Tim Neilsen Introduction 12:00 Winning the Australian National Spearfishing Titles in Tasmania 17:00 Stopping Smoking 20:30 Most Memorable Fish | Yellowfin Tuna 89kg & a Tongan Sailfish 25:00 Reels on Speargun Conversation 41:00 Shaft Overhang | The Neilsen 500 46:40 Tim's Rigline Setup 60:00 Scary Moment | Boat Near Miss 64:00 Spearo Q&A Links Mentioned   Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything storewide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99  | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:)  Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range. 28-day Freediving Transformation |Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath!  | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $  | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’  Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Taylor Slattery This interview with Taylor Slattery was recorded on Day 1 of a charter to the Southern Great Reef aboard the Eastern Voyager. Taylor has been a part of the Adreno spearfishing team for years and has speared all over Australia. In this interview we get systematic on a single drop. This is a mental blueprint for getting the most out of each dive and maximising your time on the bottom hunting fish. Cool dude, cool chat! Listen in . 1fVgxyg4lipePfSKPT0q1fVgxyg4lipePfSKPT0q BKepbZGk7VNVf3dPXvUp BKepbZGk7VNVf3dPXvUp Important Times 02:30 Taylor Slattery Welcome and Introduction 25:00 The Wayne Judge Medical Evacuation Story | RACQ Life Flight Rescue and Knife Safety Conversation 32:00 Spanish Mackerel Hunting Technique's and Applying the right amount of pressure to the struggling fish 40:00 Speargun Shaft Conversations | Spring Steel and Stainless Steel Shaft Characteristics 45:00 Rob Allen Equipment and Mindset around Spearfishing Equipment 47:55 Mono vs Dyneema Shooting Line Discussion 55:00 Veterans Vault: Getting the Drop Sequence Sorted | Thinking Systematically about each dive! Tidal breathing and relaxing Double preferably triple your surface interval (time on surface after a dive should be 3x longer than your last dive time) Closing your eyes Three stage full breath Reach up and equalize Pull snorkel out of mouth with same hand on descent Do one big pull with other hand through the water Smooth duckdive into 10-12 smooth, powerful fin strokes Focus on streamlining and keep head level 77:00 What do you do when your buddy is spooking fish? 84:00 Funny Moments out Spearfishing 88:00 What are three things people in their few year of spearfishing can do to dramatically improve? 92:00 Spearo Q&A Who has been the most influential person in your spearfishing? What does spearfishing mean to you? What is an exciting product you are working on right now? Links Mentioned Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! - Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything storewide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99  | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:)  Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range. 28-day Freediving Transformation |Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath!  | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $  | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’  Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Spearfishing Equipment Community Q&A with Jerry Guerra Massive community generated spearfishing equipment chat with Neptonics Madman Jerry Guerra. GoPro Mounts, Speargun Ballistics, Rigline Management, Innovative Spearfishing Equipment and even an idea there for young spearos wanting to generate cash for themselves. Listen in! Important Times | Spearfishing Gear Q&A 00:00 Big welcome to Neptonics:) 10% off for listeners with the code NOOB10 06:00 GoPro MOUNTS: Bob "Bloody go pro mounts that don't get in the way. I have a Salvimar 125 carbon gun. And cant mount a GoPro anywhere suitable that doesn't get in the way." JP Freediving "I love it mounted on the gun. I can't see where the cameras pointing properly when its on my head. I lose good shots of what I'm shooting and with the gun unloaded after shooting a fish its good to hold it like a selfie stick with the catch. Also when swimming up the camera moves on my Hollis goggles. I tighten it up more and it snaps the mounts when I'm swimming." Bob  "Yeah. But the way the gun is designed is a pain. A good clamp on mounting option near the trigger on the bottom of the handle would be amazing. That way its out of the way of everything." Different MOUNTING options - Discussion 14:00 RIGLINE MANAGEMENT | Reducing knots, tangles and crossups JP Freediving "At the beginning (of my spearfishing) it was the floatlines or reel lines. After some time you read the current etc, but only after turning yourself in a knot bag🤣" Crossups and getting tangled. Reducing catch points in the water. Materials, lengths, drop weights with reels etc 29:30 How to develop a brand new spearfishing product. From concept to creation. 34:00 INNOVATION IDEA Bob "What id love to see developed are pull cord floats. Same inflation system like life jackets. Attack it to your belt and when you attach it to the gun weather its 1, 2 or 10 when the gun gets ripped away they pull off the belt and auto inflate. You can adjust the amount of floats you think you will need just before shooting by clipping them on or not. Replace the cartridges once used and go again." Chad Mathis identified this on the market and I notice . Can you fill me in on their uses? 43:00 SPEARGUN BALLISTICS Vivien: "What diameter/length for the spear, how do you compromise between precision and power?" "Does the material of the spear impact the flight behavior of the spear?" "What goes far, what goes through a big fish...?" "The basics of the Ballistic side of things for beginners." "Sorry for my English I hope it was clear enough." Chad "We all know that gun length as in band stretch has everything to do with power. That has everything to do with how long the band has to accelerate the shaft and that is why a longer gun even at the same amount of pull on the bands will shoot harder/farther than a shorter gun. On the human side of it we are only so strong. Here's the point I'm trying to get to. Using the strongest bands I can cock a 16mm will have to be longer than a 14mm. So the 14mm will actually have the longer band stretch and that will give it a longer acceleration time on the shaft. In the real world I don't believe a multi rubber gun with 14mm rubbers gives up much to the same gun with 16mm rubbers because of the difference in band stretch with the more rubbers the less advantage the bigger rubbers have. Taking into account the maximum force I am capable of or want to be pulling. What do you and your experts think about that?" "Roller guns shooting low!! Almost all rollers I have used while hunting and tested in the pool shoot low! Many theories have been developed like inertia of the bands flipping up the muzzle but no definite solutions have been found. Please unravel this mystery!!!!💪🤙🌊" Chad  "Consistency! being able to hear with my spearguns some days I can't miss and some days I cannot hit. It seems the harder I try the worse I get and I understand that I need to just trust my instinct but it still happens." "Straight shaft! Even new one from time to time aren’t straight." "Power to weight ratio for rubbers and shafts per gun lengths. Is there any kind of rule to be followed?" Shorter spear = lighter spear = quicker spear. Without having to reduce diameter and increase flex. HOWEVER overhang is not really a ballistics issue is it? We have the same overhang from a hunter aiming POV don’t we? "The perfect combo of bands to shaft size. Also, wt of gun per # bands and size of shaft." Jason Harris mentioned the Basically they setup a test rig involving a load cell with a digital readout and they ramp up the pressure on a variety of line and know setups. The results were different than I expected. Stainless 1.8mm line with a crimp failed at 195kg. The line failed not the crimp. Remove the plastic sheath and one crimp is enough 2mm Mono with Crimp failed at 103kg on the crimp 1.8mm dyneema with standard core and outer sheath. Failed 100kg on the knot 1.8mm 100% dyneema unable to be finger trapped. 124kg break at the knot 1.8mm single braid, hollow core, spliced with brummel lock and finger trap. Broke at 290kg from Yarns with Az and Taz Podcast says "All the systems to reload are time consuming, as you can tell, I miss a lot 😂" Jay Galloway "I'd like to hear a convo on mono vs dyneema vs spectra shooting line." "Dyneema versus Mono for shooting line...pros and cons of each." Rubber replacement, make your own or buy from the shop. "Most reels can and will jam." : "Fins! I hate having to buy fins before kicking them to test them out." NEXT EPISODE WITH JERRY | Hunting from Shore | Hunting from a boat Find all links mentioned at noobspearo.com/jerry2 Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! - Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything storewide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99  | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save:)  Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range. 28-day Freediving Transformation |Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath!  | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $  | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’  Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. 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Interview with Evan Leeson An analytical fella obsessed with the best parts of spearfishing is how I would describe Evan. We had a great conversation in this interview about thinking about hunting species, being the master of your own spearfishing gear, staying cool in spite of sh#t happening and a whole lot of other cool stuff. Super cool chat with a super cool fella! Listen in to 'Evan Leeson the Thinking Spearo!' Important Times 03:10 Evan Leeson Introduction and Background. 19:30 How do you plan to find and hunt a new target fish species? 23:50 Gear Fanatic: The Obsession to get your gear right 31:00 Most Memorable Fish 37:00 Determining the quality of your shot and how hard to fight the fish 45:00 What is the cleverest fish you have tried to hunt? 51:00 What is your take on spearfishing competitions? 57:30 Scary Story: Grey Reef Shark Attack in Fiji. Takeaways, the event in detail and how he is 9 months later. 76.30 Funny Moments: Tony Heugh Story 80:00 Spearo Q&A Links Mentioned Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS!  Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available!  Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range. . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing  | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save:) 28-day Freediving Transformation |Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath!  | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $  | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’  

Interview with Michael Isbey Matakana Smokehouse Purveyor Michael Isbey joins me to discuss the art (and science) of smoking fish. We chat different types of smokers, brine, fish preparation, what types of fish are great to smoke, ways to serve smoked fish and more. This is a geekout on the Art of Smoking Fish with a bloody good bloke. Important Times 02:40 Michael Isbey from Matakana Smokehouse Introduction 15:30 The Art of Smoking Fish Veterans Vault Smokers? Basic to high end. Costs, brands, pros and cons. Good home units. 26:00 Taking care of fish after the catch. Ike Jime, cutting out the gills, gutting the fish and further preparation 28:40 What kinds of fish work best for smoking? 30:30 How thick should the fillets be? Time considerations. How do you adjust for fish size etc 31:00 Brine | benefits? My mate doesn't like to wet brine at all, he can't get it right, they just turn salty. However with dry brine, his smoked fish tastes awesome. Dry Brine: Rubs and ingredients | secret sauce. Things to experiment with. Planning experiments. 37:00 Serving smoked fish. What is the best? Miso, sandwiches, fresh out of the smoker, pies, pate, salads etc 40:00 Formula vs Art | Is smoking fish a science or an art? 41:45 Smoking other stuff | mussels, octopus, squid, venison, beef? 49:00 Michael's Favorite Fish to Hunt | Tips and Tricks for New Zealand Snapper 53:00 Toughest Situation on the Ocean 55:10 Funniest Time out Spearfishing 57:45 Spearo Q&A Links Mentioned | | Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS!  Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available!  Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range. . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing  | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save:) 28-day Freediving Transformation |Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath!  | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $  | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’

Interview with G.R. Tarr Monster interview with Florida legend, G.R. Tarr! Equipment pioneer and local legend, G.R. created and runs Red Tide Spearfishing. In this chat he shares crazy tales, awesome tips and insights. Enjoy! https://link.chtbl.com/n52RRXie G.R Tarr has been spearfishing since 1965 so there are just a few tips and bits of info in here. He’s influenced our sport in many ways. He pioneered the tuna clip float line pull and clip technique for landing big fish. He came up with the idea to make the semi enclosed track hybrid speargun. He created and runs RedTideSpearfishing.com. Leave your thoughts about this interview in the comments below:) Important Times 04:30 GR Tarr Introduction and a bit about Red Tide spearfishing 6:00 Thinking about and making spearfishing equipment 12:00 The Semi-Enclosed Track Speargun 21:50 GR's first days spearfishing 23:25 How do you teach and acquire new spearfishing skills? 27:00 Spearfishing Ethics and Mindset 36:00 How do you get calm? How do you reduce your heart rate? 41:50 Competitive running and breaks from spearfishing 54:00 Veterans Vault | Travel Spearfishing How do you plan and prepare for trips? Bluewater Spearfishing and learning where to go and target them Spearfishing guides and acquiring knowledge Moon Phases and specific species Divers, how many and who do you take? Food and hydration for dive trips | the banana fallacy 82:00 Scariest Moment Discussion 85:00 Speargun Shafts Discussion | Making Shafts for Specialist Spearguns 87:10 What's in GR Tarr's Dive Bag? Massive discussion on; Carbon Fiber Fins Reels, Belt Reels, Stringers 101:40 Spearo Q&A Links Mentioned Connect with G.R Tarr at; Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save:) 28-day Freediving Transformation |Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’

Interview with Matt Bond, aka @CutProfessor Todays interview is with Bond, Matt Bond! You may know him as the @CutProfessor from IG, but did you know he is a cook and an economist?! A major contributor to 99 Spearo Recipes, Matt has had a lifelong love for the ocean and foraging with a particular interest in mushroom foraging. Hear Matt's humble beginnings as he started hunting and foraging with his refugee friends, got his first ever speargun and learnt to get the best eating out of the world around us through years of catch 'n cook. An awesome chat today with the man behind the name, thanks for joining us Matt Bond!   Important times 00:13 Intro 05:20 Welcome Matt! 08:20 Economics and Spearfishing 11:40 Learning to spearfish from refugees 25:25 Learning to spearfish 32:55 Your first real speargun, mahogany vs teak 40:45 First hunt with a real speargun 46:45 Great White sharks, White Seabass and Shark Shield 57:30 On-land foraging for mushrooms 01:11:10 99 Spearo Recipes Crab recipe 01:19:45 How to improve your seafood 01:33:05 Scary stuff 01:45:10 Funny stories 01:47:50 Where did your IG name come from? 01:55:45 Outro   Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links     Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes | SpearfishingCourses.com.au presents a spearfishing trip and course of a lifetime! Secure your spot here today! - Use the code NOOBSPEARO for a free hat of your choice from FuckTheTaxman.com . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | Get 10% off Sharkshield Technology | Freedom7 or Scuba7 enter the code NOOBSPEARO | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | 99 Spearo Recipes use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary | Get Spear Ready and make the most of your next spearfishing trip! 50 days to better spearfishing!

Interview with Eric Allard Episode 132 with a spearfishing legend! Eric Allard is a renown spearfishing guide predominantly operating out of East Africa. He owns and operates Extreme Bluewater Spearfishing with Nigel Spenser taking spearos out to hunt the legendary Dogtooth Tuna, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna and other target species. It was only natural that we chatted all about how to hunt these species effectively and East African Spearfishing. Enjoy! Important Times 3:00 Eric Allard Introduction. Zanzibar, Tanzania Extreme Bluewater Spearfishing with Nigel Spencer. 9:00 Introduction to the water and growing up in Kenya. Early lessons spearfishing 11:00 Cooking passion 13:00 104kg Dogtooth Tuna Capture Story | Lessons, Tips and Key Knowledge for Hunting Dogtooth Tuna 23:00 Marine Science Background and Related Study 34:40 Scariest Situation in the Ocean | Losing the Boat Offshore 40:50 Veterans Vault | Spearfishing in East Africa Background of Tanzania | Legality of Spearfishing Geography and Features First Aid Plan for spearfishing in Country Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique and other East African Locations How to Hunt Jobfish Local Spearos 60:00 What's in your divebag? Connect with Eric Allard on | | About Eric Allard Operator of Extreme Blue Water Spearfishing based in Zanzibar, Tanzania Born in Mombasa, Kenya, Eric grew up on Kenya’s beaches. Avid fisherman at age 6. Eric has dived most of Tanzania’s coastline and has been a Spearfishing Guide since 2009. His clients get to dive for the largest Dogtooth Tuna in the world off Latham Island Features heavily in Barret Harveys ‘African Spearfishing Diaries’ vids. Also possibly one of the most requested people to get on the podcast Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save:) 28-day Freediving Transformation |Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’

Interview with Adam Malski This interview is jam packed with good info for any spearo wanting to do their first bluewater spearfishing trip. Adam Malski prepared a tonne of info just for this chat several months after getting back from his . Adam is a Sydney based, North Shore Underwater Club member with a down to earth nature and a lifelong learner mentality. Listen in! Important Times 06:00 Who is Adam Malski? 12:50 Adam Malski has competed at high levels in Triathalons, Running, Boxing, Mountain Biking and others. I ask him what skills have crossed over into spearfishing. 17:38 North Shore Underwater Club and Sydney Diving 19:00 What is one of the biggest lessons you have learned in your spearfishing journey so far? 24:00 Veterans Vault | First Timers Guide for Blue Water Spearfishing Charters What went into the planning phase of the trip? What equipment did you decide on? How do the Dories operate? How do you work effectively as a team and dive buddy on a bluewater charter? How do you plan which grounds to fish? What are common issues first timers experience blue water hunting? Dogtooth Tuna tips for first timers 55:00 What is your favourite species to hunt, how do you find them and how do you hunt them effectively? 59:50 Toughest Situation Spearfishing? 68:00 What's in your spearfishing dive bag? 75:00 Spearo Q&A Links Mentioned Connect with Adam Malski on | Colorado Spearfishing Access Issue Mentioned noobspearo.com/adam2 Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save:) 28-day Freediving Transformation |Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’

Interview with Rob Tratt This interview is about Matt Tratt, the man who was tragically bitten by a shark off Indian Head at Frazer Island. Rob Tratt was with him spearfishing when a shark (likely a Bullshark) attacked. Matt and Rob were in relatively shallow water when the shark bit him and opened an arterial wound in his leg. Matt Tratt was a much loved Father, Husband and Brother and Spearo. This episode is a tribute to him and the full story of what actually happened. Important Times 03:30 Rob Tratt Introduction and a bit about how we connected 16:00 How important was the spearfishing lifestyle to Matt? 21:40 How would Matt's mates describe him? 40:40 Background behind the Frazer Island Trip 58:40 Sharks at Frazer Island? Spearfishing at Indian Head 68:20 The shark attack story | What happened to Matt Tratt 97:00 Second Call | The G-Fish 101:45 Did the shark come in once only? 102:45 Did the shark hit the femoral artery when it bit? 108:00 Terrible reporting of the shark attack in the news Connect with Rob Tratt on Social