Here we cover all the tips you need to get better at spearfishing. We’ll share gear reviews, diving techniques, and much more.
If you’re a diver, then safety needs to be a top priority. You should always be asking, “What should divers do for their own safety?” Or better yet, if you were advising a friend, what would you tell them? It bears repeating… No amount of fun is worth the unnecessary risk of dying! You are
Underwater swimming is dangerous if you’re not careful. Anytime you are swimming underwater, whether, in a pool or the ocean, you are at risk of drowning. To help you prevent something catastrophic from happening to you, let’s go over the ground rules for swimming underwater safely. I’m a fan of looking up to those who
Shallow water blackout happen when your brain is starved of oxygen. It’s a defense mechanism of the body. Similar to when a person faints on land, this could happen while you’re underwater. Typically due to your mammalian dive reflex, you have a certain amount of time before brain damage can occur. If no one is
Are you ready to learn how to spear fish? If so, you’ve found the right place to wrap your head around the basics. This article will cover the high-level basics of spearfishing to get you started. Each part of this article will be linked to more in-depth guides so you can go deeper on a
Not having the right spearfishing gear when entering the ocean is dangerous. Too many spearos have become frustrated or worse been put in situations that can lead to disastrous consequences due to bad gear selection. Take for example a bad dive knife. Listen to more spearfishing tips on the Cast & Spear Podcast Spearfishing Gear
Spearfishing is unethical, unnecessary, and is direct animal suffering… At least, according to most vegans. How do I know? Sharing my catches on social media has taught me that a tribe of individuals is militant in their desire to stop any human interaction with animals. It’s as if no animal feels scared, suffers, or dies
It’s time to unlock the flavors of the fish you’ve speared. Having access to wild food is a privilege as much as a right. Most of the population is stuck with subpar farm-raised or expensive exotic fish for their dishes. If you’re fortunate enough to spend your time and money hunting fish, why not turn
I was 30 when I put a knife through a big fish’s brain. I was 15 hours south of the US border, floating by myself in the Pacific Ocean. I had just finished a seven-minute rodeo with my largest yellowtail trying my best not to get tangled in my reel line. Adrenaline was coursing through
There’s nothing better than sharing a meal with the fish you caught. However, not all of us are natural-born chefs. Or event planners. Couple that with how delicate fish can be – it’s no surprise hosting a wild game dinner seems daunting. I want to provide you with a simple party guide that will take
Certain fish demand immortalization. Memories are nice, but memories fade. With the uncertainties of life, you never know when you’ll need to hang up your fins. Not to get sentimental, but when you’re older you’ll want to relive parts of your youth. I want to share a few time capsules you can use to document
The primary distinction between down and side imaging fish finders is how they read the water. Down imaging scans the images vertically, while side imaging reads the water on a horizontal plane. Down-imaging sonar will provide you with clearer images and assist you in more effectively locating these fish when you’re aiming for specific structures
Roller spearguns are all the rage right now. They allow you to pack a punch in a shorter gun with reduced recoil. Recoil is the killer of accuracy in spearguns. I’ve been using the Pathos roller for some time, but my buddy Brian recommended I try out the MannySub roller kit because of the ceramic
Tide is a factor that affects professional and recreational activities on the ocean. This is why it is important to know how to read a tide chart if you are a fisherman, angler, mariner, or coastal hiker. Knowing what tide heights to expect will help you to plan your trip properly in order to ensure
My garage is a barren wasteland of crap gear that shouldn’t even exist. Whether you’re browsing Amazon or Craigslist, you’ll quickly realize the junk that’s being manufactured. Heck, dive shops could also steer your wrong if you let them. When I started, I went to my local shop because they had a massive sale and
Many new spearfishers gloss over which fish to target – thus hurting the community. State regulations are a good starting point but leave much to be desired. Just because something is legal and set by scientists doesn’t mean it’s right. If you talk to captains who spend their lives on the water, they’ll point out
You should start thinking like a Captain if you want to be invited on a dive boat. When I first started diving, it took at least six months before I felt confident enough to go on a boat dive. Once on a boat, it didn’t take long to hear Captains venting about why they’re particular