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Your Spearfishing QUESTIONS Answered | Comprehensive Guide Right Here!
by Shrek | February 18, 2016 | The Vault | 0 Comments
Comprehensive Spearfishing Guide Improve Your Spearfishing Skills with our blog and podcast If you want to; Improve breath-hold Learn spearfishing hunting techniques Research better techniques for everything from finning to using burley (chum) Have a go at using a...
NSP:204 Spearfishing Safety | Freediving, Emergencies & Boating | Ben Eckert, Adriana Barnes & Trevor Ketchion
by Brandon Swanepoel | October 5, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Live Interview with Ben Eckert, Adriana Barnes & Trevor Ketchion at Adreno Brisbane Today's interview is live from Adreno Brisbane and is with Ben Eckert, Adriana Barnes & Trevor Ketchion and we talk all things freediving safety as it relates to spearfishing!...
NSP:203 Brisbane Spearfishing | Gear, Training & Community | Michael Heitzmann & Ben Eckert | Brisbane Bullsharks
by Brandon Swanepoel | September 28, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Live Interview with Michael Heitzmann & Ben Eckert Today's live interview is with Michael Heitzmann & Ben Eckert of the Brisbane Bullsharks! We talk all things Brisbane spearfishing, gear and training! Both are extremely talented divers in their own right,...
NSP:202 Top 20 Spearfishing YouTube Channels with James Sakker
by Brandon Swanepoel | September 22, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Top 20 Spearfishing YouTube Channels Today's live interview is with James Sakker and we go through the top 20 spearfishing YouTube channels as voted by the Noob Spearo Community on Facebook! Spearos get to see the world through a very unique lense and sometimes they...
NSP:201 Captain Aaron Young aka @dibsonbottom_adventures | Slickers, Wahoo Hunting & @KeyWestWaterman Life
by Brandon Swanepoel | September 14, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Captain Aaron Young Today's live interview is with Captain Aaron Young, aka @KeyWestWaterman and @DibsOnBottom_Adventures and Youtube and Instagram! You probably know him from his amazing Youtube videos from out in the Florida Keys, he joins us to talk...
Poo Story | Expert Level
by Shrek | September 14, 2022 | The Vault | 0 Comments
The poo story king This is a quick (1 min) story from a member of the Noob Spearo Community. Certainly gives you some ideas about working as a Police Diver! - Shrek Hi mate, I’ve been meaning to send these to you for ages. This will make me the undisputed poo story...
NSP:200 | Community Special: Where are they now?
by Brandon Swanepoel | September 7, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Episode 200 Special Today we celebrate a huge milestone: episode 200! We contacted a bunch of old guests to see where they were now and how their spearfishing has progressed, what they've learned since and what's new in their lives since they were on the show. Who...
NSP:199 Australia East Coast Part 5 | Gunther Pfrengle | 60 Years of Sending It Spearing
by Brandon Swanepoel | September 1, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Gunther Pfrengle Today's live interview is with Gunther Pfrengle at Adreno Sydney! An absolute legend in the spearing community, spearfishing for almost 5 decades now, he has had more than his fair share of action out in and on the water. From spearing...
NSP:198 Australia East Coast Part 4 | Central Coast Spearing | Central Coast Sealions (x6)
by Brandon Swanepoel | August 24, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with the Central Coast Sealions (x6) Today's interview is with 6 of the Central Coast Sealions! Several ex-presidents, the current president and a bunch of super stoked spearos join Cam and Shrek as they chat all things Central Coast diving and how being...
NSP:197 Australia East Coast Part 3 Simon Horvath | Advocacy in Spearfishing
by Brandon Swanepoel | August 10, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Simon Horvath Today's interview is with Simon Horvath! If nothing else, this episode will convince you to join a spearfishing club! The wealth of knowledge, opportunities and lessons you get through being in a club is a sure way to get better at...
NSP:196 Australia East Coast Part 2 | Intelligent Whales, Lobster Boys & Laughter
by Brandon Swanepoel | July 27, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with James Sakker Today's interview is James Sakker! It's day 3 of Shrek and Cam's East Australian Coast trip and they are chatting with James Sakker! Whales and sharks become a big talking point with loads of stories of encounters and tips for dealing with...
A journey to the deep…
by Shrek | July 23, 2022 | The Vault | 0 Comments
35m on one breath… *a quick caveat from Shrek: Freediving and Spearfishing can be highly complimentary however knowing how they are different is essential so that you can spearfish safely. Freediving is holding your breath in controlled environments with close...
10 Ocean Camping Tips And How To Make It More Interesting
by Shrek | July 23, 2022 | The Vault | 0 Comments
10 Ocean Camping Tips And How To Make It More Interesting Camping is a great way to enjoy the outdoors while getting away from the hustle and bustle of city life. But if you're used to camping in an RV or in a tent near your car, trying something different can add...
NSP:195 Australia East Coast Part 1 | Coffs Harbour Bluewater Freedivers
by Brandon Swanepoel | July 13, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Tom Sandstrom, Angus Knox and Cameron Wise Today's interview is a little different, join Shrek and his good mate Cam as they go on a spearfishing road trip down to Sydney! Today we are in the Moonee Tavern in Coffs Harbour after a day of spearing,...
NSP:194 Kevin Glen | Mantis Spearfishing and California Diving
by Brandon Swanepoel | June 29, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 2 Comments
Interview with Kevin Glen Today's interview is with Kevin Glen former owner/operator of Mantis Spearfishing, a friend of Forrest Galante and the only guy to shoot a Marlin in California! An engineer and innovator in the spearfishing world with countless awesome...
Dive Light Review | XTAR D26 Whale
by Shrek | June 16, 2022 | The Vault | 0 Comments
XTAR D26 Whale Review | LED Diving Torch for underwater foraging/hunting "Overall, this has been one of the best dive torches I’ve used. It’s bright, durable and easy to secure." - Cam Cam lives and dives mainly around Sydney although him and I have dived in Victoria...
NSP:193 Rodney Pacitti | How to Get 421k YouTube subs with RoKKiT KiT
by Brandon Swanepoel | June 15, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Rodney Pacitti Today's interview is with Rodney Pacitti, aka RoKKiT KiT on Youtube! Today is a gold mine for all things spearfishing and Youtube! Rodney has a successful Youtube channel with almost half a million subs that started off with kayak fishing...
NSP:192 Paul Rodriguez | Hot Rod Spearguns
by Brandon Swanepoel | June 1, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Paul Rodriguez Today's interview is with Paul Rodriguez of Hot Rod Spearguns! A well traveled spearo that has a passion for making great spearguns, he gives us his best advice on designing and building a speargun and he lets us in on a special project...
NSP:191 Captain Bly | Tuna Charters and Bespoke Spearguns
by Brandon Swanepoel | May 24, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Captain Bly Today's interview is with Captain Bly, owner and Captain of Lineage Charters and the craftsman of Captain Bly Spearguns! A well accomplished spearo who builds spearguns and runs what sounds like amazing fishing charters! Learn about the...
NSP:190 Yianni Barthelmess | Froth for the Underwater Life | From Father to son
by Brandon Swanepoel | May 4, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Yianni Barthelmess Today's interview is with Yianni Barthelmess, multiple recipe contributor and all round frothing spearo from Shellharbour NSW! Drawing from his dad's love for the ocean, he has really turned his life into an ocean inspired one! A...
NSP:189 Chris Adair the Bottom Hunter | BC Spearfishing
by Brandon Swanepoel | April 20, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Chris Adair Today's interview is with Chris Adair from Bottom Dwellers Freediving in British Columbia and we talk everything cold water freediving and spearfishing! Depending on who you ask, "cold" water can mean different things, but when we talk about...
Whole crispy fish with chilli tamarind dipping sauce and a lime & coriander drizzle
by Shrek | April 15, 2022 | The Vault | 0 Comments
"This delicious crowd pleaser of a recipe is perfect for when you are having a few guests over and want to put on a good feed. We have used a coastal fingermark in this exact recipe here but you could try whichever whole fish you'd like. One whole fish around that...
NSP:188 Devin O’Dea & Eric Keener | 30/30, Catch and Cook 22, BHA & Breaking Apathy
by Brandon Swanepoel | April 6, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Devin O'Dea and Eric Keener Today's interview is with Eric O'dea of the Backcountry Hunters (BHA) and Anglers and Eric Keener of Fin and Forage! We chat everything 30/30, MPA's, conservation, hunting and how they all connect. We also have a great chat...
NSP:187 Samuel Mumford | Frothing Cornish Muso Spearo
by Brandon Swanepoel | March 30, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Samuel Mumford Today's interview is with Samuel Mumford, the frothing Cornish Muso spearo living down under! Growing up in Cornwall, he started spearfishing, frankly by punching them with a blunt speargun. Have a listen to the episode to hear his...
NSP:186 Jamie Ryves | Dogtooth For Days. Tips, Stories and Mayhem
by Brandon Swanepoel | March 23, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Jamie Ryves Today's interview is with Jamie Ryves from Norfolk Island who now lives in Vanuatu! Originally a chef, circumstances meant that work was hard to come by which caused a shift in his lifestyle. He now lives on a smaller island around Vanuatu...
NSP:185 Matthew Novakovich | Making Ocean State Spearguns
by Brandon Swanepoel | March 16, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Matthew Novakovich Today's interview is with Matthew Novakovich, the man behind Ocean State Spearguns! Born out of seeing a need that he could fulfill, Ocean State Spearguns are hand-crafted timber spearguns that can be customized to your liking! Want a...
NSP:184 Will Brunker | Handcrafting Aquagats
by Brandon Swanepoel | March 11, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Will Brunker Today's interview is with Will Brunker of Aquagat! An innovator in the speargun world, Will has developed several unique and bespoke designs and components for spearguns! Colourful, tough and functional! He gave up his day job to go into...
NSP:183 Forrest Galante | Explorer, Spearo
by Brandon Swanepoel | March 2, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Forrest Galante Today's interview is with Forrest Galante! Explorer, TV personality, adventurer and spearo, Forest has a rather large resume when it comes to the outdoors, holding multiple spearfishing world records on speargun and pole spear! Having...
NSP:182 Ocean Protagonist | Tran Lawrence
by Brandon Swanepoel | February 23, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Tran Lawrence Today's interview is with ex-firefighter Tran Lawrence from Taranaki, New Zealand! Originally coming from a line of Vietnamese fishermen, Tran is a great example of someone who truly comes alive when he's in the ocean. Apart from being a...
NSP:181 Travel Spearfishing Tips | with Jerry Guerra
by Brandon Swanepoel | February 16, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview about Travel Spearfishing with Jerry Guerra Today's interview is with Jerry Guerra and it's all about travel spearfishing. Ever watch a Daniel Mann video and think to yourself: "I want to travel to other countries and spearfish"? Maybe you've seen films like...
NSP:180 Deryck Tan | Seafood & Gyotaku Renaissance
by Brandon Swanepoel | February 2, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Deryck Tan Today's interview is with Deryck Tan from WA. An Equine Dental and Veterinary Surgeon by day, mad spearo/gyotaku/cooking seafood chef type dude by... I suppose day too! He is an extremely talented artist specializing in the art of Gyotaku -...
NSP:179 Palapas Ventana | Baja, the Mag & Sea of Cortez
by Brandon Swanepoel | January 19, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Tim Hatler & Brock Kennedy Today's interview is with Tim Hatler & Brock Kennedy of Palapas Ventana in Baja, Mexico! Surrounded by amazing sea's almost year round and with options for when the weather is bad, they have some of the world's best...
Reigniting My Love for Spearing | Christopher Marsic
by Shrek | January 9, 2022 | The Vault | 0 Comments
Reigniting My Love for Spearing This post was made with the permission of Christopher Marsic, a new member on the Noob Spearo Community on Facebook who introduced himself with this story. I liked it so much, I asked him if I could share it on the Noob Spearo Vault...
NSP:178 Spear West W.A Diving | Mike Kane
by Brandon Swanepoel | January 7, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Mike Kane We are kicking off 2022 with Mike Kane, co-owner of Spear West, one of the best spearfishing stores in Perth and WA! We chat about all things WA spearfishing, joining a club and starting to spear at a late age, dive buddies, boats and driving...
Cook OCTOPUS like a Portuguese BOSS
by Shrek | December 28, 2021 | The Vault | 0 Comments
Octopus Cooking Tips Title from Shrek, Tips from Guilherme Rosado Hello Shrek, my name's Guilherme and I'm a Portuguese spearo. I was listening to your podcast with Josh Bollen and you guys were talking about cooking octopus. In Portugal we have lots and...
NSP:177 Jai Gibbons | @spearochef Journey +Seafood Cooking Game Changers
by Brandon Swanepoel | December 6, 2021 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Jai Gibbons Today's episode is with the Sydney Spearo Chef Jai Gibbons! Talented and passionate about food, he has been cooking all his life and been in and out of many different kitchens around the country, picking up a treasure trove of knowledge and...
NSP:176 James Sakker | A+ Snapper Hunting Technique, Telemarketing & Getting Barnacled
by Brandon Swanepoel | December 1, 2021 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with James Sakker Today's episode is with James Sakker, aka Sakker J - The best telemarketer you didn't know of! Absolutely mad about spearfishing, we chat about hunting Snapper, Dhufish, big Abalone, some interesting tips for using crayfish to call fish,...
NSP:175 Josh Bollen | Always Learning
by Brandon Swanepoel | November 27, 2021 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Josh Bollen Today's episode is with Josh Bollen from Sydney! He has submitted several recipes to 99 Spearo Recipes and is passionate about cooking and eating food he's foraged or caught and foraged. He has a love for making food look good and when you...
NSP:174 Adreno Capricorn Bunker Trip | Part 2
by Brandon Swanepoel | November 24, 2021 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Adreno Capricorn Bunker Trip Part 2 Today's episode is part 2 of the Adreno Capricorn Trip, a week long spearfishing charter aboard the Eastern Voyager to the Great Barrier Reef where Noob and experienced Spearos alike got to dive in one of the best environments...
NSP:173 Daniel Mann Reelguns, YouTube, Europe & 99 Spearo Recipes
by Shrek | November 17, 2021 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Daniel Mann Today's episode is with Daniel Mann! If you do spearfishing and watch any YouTube and you don't know who he is you are missing out! He runs one of the best spearfishing channels around, stocked full of great content and tips. He's recently...
NSP:172 Spencer Allen | Yard Sales, Pole Spearing and Getting Clear of Burnout
by Brandon Swanepoel | November 10, 2021 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 2 Comments
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 contributor to the 99 Spearo Recipes book. His cooking is even better than his spearfishing! After...
NSP:171 Adreno Capricorn Bunker Trip | Part 1
by Brandon Swanepoel | November 3, 2021 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
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...
Imagining Spearfishing Video Games
by Shrek | November 1, 2021 | The Vault | 0 Comments
Imagining Spearfishing Video Games If you consider how many different video game titles there are, which cater towards people who are fans of, or partake in various hobbies and interests, it could be considered strange that spearfishing is rarely something...
NSP:170 Brian Fern | Hawaii’s Unkolearnuhow
by Brandon Swanepoel | October 20, 2021 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
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,...
Diving Without Time | Do You Really Need a Dive Watch?
by Shrek | October 11, 2021 | The Vault | 1 Comment
Diving Without Time | by Sam Clothier Do You Really Need a Dive Watch? Dive watches are becoming increasingly popular within the spearfishing world, and I believe they pack massive benefits when used correctly. However, like most of my ideas regarding...
NSP:169 Lisa Ferrier Rafkin | Badass and Frothing past 50
by Brandon Swanepoel | October 7, 2021 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
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...
NSP:168 Fully Rad Oregon Freediving Company | Daniel Semrad
by Brandon Swanepoel | September 22, 2021 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Daniel Semrad Today's interview is with Daniel Semrad of the Oregon Freediving Company! He is a world record holding spearfishing and freediving instructor that is also be an award winning teacher! He now runs the Oregon Freediving Company with his wife...
NSP:167 Sharkshield Technology | Ocean Guardian with Lindsay Lyon
by Brandon Swanepoel | September 8, 2021 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Lindsay Lyon from Ocean Guardian Today's interview is with Lyndsay Lyon from Ocean Guardian, originally and probably better known as Shark Shield! They make a range of products that are designed to make ocean activities safer and to decrease the amount...
NSP:166 Speargun Accurizing with the Coatesman | Chris Coates
by Brandon Swanepoel | August 26, 2021 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
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, the process of making your speargun accurate. They go through common speargun...
NSP:165 Spot Burning | Fin and Forage’s Andrew Miller and Charlie Robinton
by Brandon Swanepoel | August 18, 2021 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
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...
Best Cameras for Underwater Spearfishing 2021
by Shrek | August 18, 2021 | The Vault | 2 Comments
Best Cameras for Underwater Spearfishing 2021 Considering that the United States has some of the most breathtaking spearfishing sites in the world, it’s no wonder that the interest in underwater activities continues to grow. This surge in water recreation has even...
How the Hell do you Spearfish in Kelp?
by Shrek | August 18, 2021 | The Vault | 0 Comments
How to Spearfish in Kelp Words by Eric Anderson (@eric_janderson) | Images by Aiden Brown (@aiden__brown) It grows fast and can get really thick. How the hell do you dive in that stuff? Well, let me tell you there are some techniques to navigating these fast-growing...
NSP:164 Andre Rerekura and Travis Corken | A Journey Beneath
by Brandon Swanepoel | August 14, 2021 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 4 Comments
A Journey Beneath from A Journey Beneath on Vimeo. 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...
NSP:163 Rachel Thomson and Larissa Zip | Life’s Short, Stay Moist
by Brandon Swanepoel | August 4, 2021 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
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...
The ONLY Spearfishing Podcasts List On The Internet
by Shrek | July 28, 2021 | The Vault | 0 Comments
Spearfishing Podcasts List What's a podcast??? If you don't know what a podcast is don't worry you're not alone. A podcast is simply recorded audio (like a radio show) but it's not live. It's also often been edited and then distributed around the internet to different...
NSP:162 Tony Alcock | Tropical North Queensland with Tazyarns
by Brandon Swanepoel | July 27, 2021 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
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 his own podcast! A surfer, musician, jujitsu practioner, spearo and banana farmer from Far North Queensland, he has been spearing...
NSP:161 Derek Marshall Dunning | Cape Town Spearfishing with DMD
by Brandon Swanepoel | July 20, 2021 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
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,...
NSP:160 Sam Clothier | Wet Mammal Life
by Brandon Swanepoel | July 1, 2021 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Sam Clothier - The Wet Mammal Today's episode is with Sam Clothier of the Wet Mammal channel on Youtube! 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...
How Do I Overcome My Fear of Sharks?
by Shrek | July 1, 2021 | The Vault | 0 Comments
The elevated heart rate that just won't ease. The faster breathing. The sense that somethings not right and the constant distraction like a buzzing bee hovering around your head. Yep, you've just seen a shark OR your imagination (or 6th sense) has just triggered your...
5 Ways to NOT Spearfish Successfully: Common Beginner Mistakes
by Shrek | July 1, 2021 | The Vault | 0 Comments
There are plenty of ways to improve your spearfishing. Here are five spearfishing mistakes to avoid next time you go diving. This list was sent to us by Eckart Benkenstein, spearo and freediving instructor Midwater warrior This is a classic mistake that we've all made...
99 Spearo Recipes | Actionable Meals for the Everyday Diver
by Shrek | June 24, 2021 | The Vault | 0 Comments
Crowdsourced recipes from the spearfishing community Spearfishing, Foraging and Underwater Harvesters Go-To Recipe Book for simple seafood meals Less ingredients is more. Every Recipe that makes it into the book earns the submitter a free copy of the book. 1...
NSP:159 Spearos on Seaspiracy with Bret Whitman and Jon Stenstrom
by Brandon Swanepoel | June 15, 2021 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Round Table Discussion with Shrek, Bret Whitman and Jon Stenstrom about Seaspiracy Today's episode is likely to ruffle some feathers! Join Shrek as he has a really in depth discussion with Bret Whitman of the Spearfactor Podcast as well as Jon Stenstrom of the Cast...
NSP:158 Renee Taylor: Salt Sisters
by Brandon Swanepoel | June 9, 2021 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
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 Salt Sisters, an initiative that...
NSP:157 Harry Foster the Master Chef Spearo
by Brandon Swanepoel | June 1, 2021 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
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...
NSP:156 Bert Keulder – The Old Man Blue: Spearing Gear Legend
by Brandon Swanepoel | May 21, 2021 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
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...
South Africa Club Connections
by Livia Cruz | May 14, 2021 | The Vault | 0 Comments
Capetown Name of club: Blue Spearos Location: Capetown, Western Cape Contact details: Facebook Size: (how many active members?) Summary of club activity: Blue Spearos is a spearfishing club that has been formed in the Cape by spearo diver Faiz Abrahams(Fuzzy). The...
NSP:155 Aaron Edmonds the 17 y/o Slaying Spearfishing Statesman
by Shrek | May 12, 2021 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Aaron Edmonds I recorded this interview live on a recent Patron Funded trip 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....
NSP:154 The Tightarse Spearo with Trevor Ketchion
by Brandon Swanepoel | May 3, 2021 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
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...
2021 US Freshwater National Spearfishing
by Livia Cruz | April 22, 2021 | The Vault | 0 Comments
2021 US Freshwater National Spearfishing USA hosts its Biggest Freshwater Nationals in many years. Despite COVID and an Easter weekend, the Copper State Freedivers of Arizona, hosted their first Freshwater National event in the Lake Pleasant, Arizona region on...
NSP:153 Tom Sandstrom & Adam Stern | Australian Spearfishing Courses
by Shrek | April 16, 2021 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
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...
NSP:152 Addrianna Reitenbach SoCal Dive Babes
by Shrek | April 2, 2021 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
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)....
NSP:151 Justin Townsend Wild Fish and Game Chef
by Shrek | March 19, 2021 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
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...
101 – How to Aim a Speargun
by Turbo | March 10, 2021 | The Vault | 0 Comments
There are basically two methods for how to aim a speargun, the point and tilt method and the instinctive method. In this article we will take a look at both styles and provide some tips to improve your accuracy. The point and tilt method - Turbo's Preference The...
Spearfishing Beginner Setup
by Turbo | March 10, 2021 | The Vault | 0 Comments
The spearfishing float line setup, it's safe, simple and effective. Float and flag, float line, speed spike and speargun. Spearfishing Beginner Set Up The spearfishing rig line setup has been around for a long time and has always been most spearo's go to set up. It's...
The Spearfishing Mindset of Tim McDonald
by Turbo | March 10, 2021 | The Vault | 0 Comments
Recently on the Noob Spearo podcast we were lucky enough to chat with SE QLD legend Tim McDonald. There wouldn’t be an Australian Spearo that doesn’t know of Tim’s exploits in the South East. It seems that if it’s edible and swims in the ocean Tim has shot it, and...
NSP:150 Death Pile Phenomena | Dock of Death Pics
by Shrek | March 3, 2021 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 7 Comments
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...
NSP:149 Eric Anderson | Urchin Barrens, Great White Sharks and Dirty Water
by Shrek | February 19, 2021 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
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...
NSP:148 Adam Stern How to Increase Breath-hold + Burning Questions
by Shrek | February 9, 2021 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
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...
Garmin Descent Mk2, Sealife and Old Mates
by Shrek | January 29, 2021 | The Vault | 0 Comments
New toys (new to me), sea life and old mates Toys | Garmin Descent MKII On Christmas Eve I bought myself a Garmin Descent Mk2 and have been playing with it a little. The various apps you can load and the information it collects are impressive. GPS coordinates, entry...
NSP:147 Mick Mcdade Fish Mount Madness
by Brandon Swanepoel | January 27, 2021 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
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...
NSP:146 Josh James The Kiwi Bushman
by Shrek | January 13, 2021 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
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...
NSP:145 Ryan Myers Deep Reef Hunting
by Shrek | December 19, 2020 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Ryan Myers 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...
NSP:144 Spearjunkies TV Series Release
by Shrek | December 10, 2020 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 2 Comments
Interview with Cris Dillon, Chris Coates & Barret Harvey Rad catch-up with the Spearjunkies fellas who have just released Season 1. We chat locations, Coatesmans secret techniques (that get shown to the world), budget blowouts and flight hassles, massive fish,...
NSP:143 Big Jake Lords | Thriving in Tough Conditions
by Shrek | December 5, 2020 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
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!...
NSP:142 SV Delos Sailing and Spearing | Brian and Karin Trautman
by Shrek | December 1, 2020 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
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...
NSP:141 Spearo Kids | Max, Ben and Don (Dad)
by Shrek | November 10, 2020 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
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...
Eric Allard Was Right ‘Getting Left Behind at Sea is the Worst’
by Shrek | November 7, 2020 | The Vault | 1 Comment
Getting Left Behind At Sea Good day Shrek! I’m a Noobie to the podcast from South Georgia, USA!! I have thoroughly enjoyed your channel since finding it several months ago! Brilliant, funny and very helpful content!! Keep up the good work! I agree with...
NSP:140 Southern Great Barrier Reef Spearfishing Charter Debrief
by Shrek | November 1, 2020 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
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...
NSP:139 Strick and Az | Getting Back to Basics
by Shrek | October 18, 2020 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
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...
Canada Spearfishing Clubs Directory
by Livia Cruz | October 2, 2020 | The Vault | 0 Comments
Canada Spearfishing Clubs Name of Club: FREEDIVE ALBERTA Location: Edmonton, Alberta Contact details: freedivealberta@gmail.com Size: currently 2 members Summary of club activity: contact the club through Facebook on the FREEDIVE ALBERTA group page or through...
NSP:138 Tim Neilsen Adreno Founder
by Shrek | October 1, 2020 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
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...
Hike and Spear UK Day 8 | Wet Mammal Adventure
by Shrek | September 25, 2020 | The Vault | 0 Comments
Day 8 | Hike and Spear UK Waking up by natural light was awesome and i went to check my pollack frame trap I was pleased to find a crab big enough for the pot. make the call to move on to another good spot i know which would benefit more from the excellent conditions....
Hike and Spear UK Day 7 | Wet Mammal Adventure
by Shrek | September 25, 2020 | The Vault | 0 Comments
Day 7 | Hike and Spear UK A beautiful morning but it was time to pack up and get some miles underfoot. The weather continues to go in my favour the winds have dropped off and im set for some good diving. I stumble across a lovely little beach where i decide to make a...
Hike and Spear UK Day 6 | Wet Mammal Adventure
by Shrek | September 25, 2020 | The Vault | 0 Comments
Day 6 | Hike and Spear UK The heat of the morning sun woke me in my tent, i chilled on the sand after breakfast debating when to get in the water, i had already decided after yesterday's effort and a couple of blisters forming i would have a day rest to prevent them...
Hike and Spear UK Day 5 | Wet Mammal Adventure
by Shrek | September 25, 2020 | The Vault | 0 Comments
Day 5 | Hike and Spear UK Packing up camp on my perfect little beach to head off onto the next ground, i stopped at the shops in the morning to buy some ingredients for some dish ideas i had come up with overnight. I hiked and hiked destined for my prized spearfishing...
Hike and Spear UK Day 4 | Wet Mammal Adventure
by Shrek | September 25, 2020 | The Vault | 0 Comments
Day 4 | Hike and Spear UK Some packed oats for breakfast, ready for the high tide i leapt into my suit and got wet. I came across some smaller creatures but nothing decent until i had a freak encounter with a shoal of bass. I took my opportunity and bang secured...
Hike and Spear UK Day 3 | Wet Mammal Adventure
by Shrek | September 25, 2020 | The Vault | 0 Comments
Day 3 | Hike and Spear UK After a goodnight sleep and true to my word i woke up and jumped into the water, the vis was okay and the temp was a fresh 12 degrees. I manged to bag a nice pollack then shortly after taking a tasty bass too with either a skilful or...
Hike and Spear UK Day 2 | Wet Mammal Adventure
by Shrek | September 24, 2020 | The Vault | 0 Comments
Day 2 | Hike and Spear UK A healthy brekky, packing up and on route early morning, the sun got its heat on quick. Todays agenda was to cross an esturary at low tide otherwise i would have become stranded and have to wait until the next day. Foraging some plants and...
Hike and Spear UK Day 1 | Wet Mammal Adventure
by Shrek | September 24, 2020 | The Vault | 0 Comments
Day 1 | Hike and Spear UK The start of an Adventure, Setting off into the wilderness for 10 days of adventure, coastal spearfishing, foraging and wild camping. The day starts well with a good feed for lunch enjoyed with a view tucking into spearfish, seaweed and...
NSP:137 Taylor Slattery | Getting the Drop Sequence Sorted
by Shrek | September 23, 2020 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
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...
NSP:136 Spearfishing Gear Q&A with Jerry Guerra
by Shrek | September 18, 2020 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
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...
NSP:135 Evan Leeson the Thinking Spearo
by Shrek | September 7, 2020 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
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...
NSP:134 The Art of Smoking Fish | Michael Isbey from Matakana Smokehouse
by Shrek | August 26, 2020 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Michael Isbey | Matakana Fish Smoker 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...
NSP:133 G.R. Tarr the Red Tide Savage
by Shrek | August 24, 2020 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
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...
NSP:132 Eric Allard Extreme Bluewater Spearfishing | East Africa
by Shrek | August 17, 2020 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
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...
Hawaiian Sling vs Pole Spear
by Shrek | August 17, 2020 | The Vault | 2 Comments
Planning on going spearfishing? Although this is one of the most primitive methods of fishing, there seems to be a ton of gear you should (or may want!) to have when you head out to the water. Understanding the difference between all the gear can be downright...
NSP:131 Adam Malski | First Timers Guide for Blue Water Spearfishing Charters
by Shrek | July 26, 2020 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
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 first Coral Sea Spearfishing...
First Responders Guide for Treating Major Haemorrhage
by Shrek | July 20, 2020 | The Vault | 0 Comments
First Responders Guide for Treating Major Haemorrhage Hey Isaac I felt compelled to reach out and contact you after recent tragic events. I wrote this little guide on controlling limb haemorrhage originally intended just for my little spearo crew. It’s been shared on...
NSP:130 Matt Tratt Tribute with Rob Tratt | Frazer Island Shark Attack Tragedy
by Shrek | July 19, 2020 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
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...
NSP:129 Bret Whitman Dirty Vis Diving with Spearfactor Podcast Host
by Shrek | July 19, 2020 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Bret Whitman | Dirty Vis Diving Massive thoughts about hunting Dogtooth and other Bluewater species, Southern California Diving, Dirty Water Diving and more....all with the host of the SpearFactor Podcast, Bret Whitman. We have a good old time in this...
Taking the Kids Spearfishing
by Shrek | July 10, 2020 | The Vault | 1 Comment
Taking the kids spearfishing This post is an email that Don sent me with regards to taking his two boys (Max 10 and Ben 12) spearfishing. There is a heap of practical and actionable advice in here for anyone wanting to take their kids spearfishing. Don goes on to...
NSP:128 The Path Of The Jedi – Mike Pooler & Joe D’Agostino
by Steven Domokos | June 21, 2020 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 1 Comment
Download This Episode The Path Of The Jedi - The Benthic Boys - Mike Pooler & Joe D'Agostino The Path Of The Jedi - The Benthic Boys - Mike Pooler & Joe D'Agostino | Mike Pooler is the owner/operator of Benthic Ocean Sports in Destin, Florida; and Joe...
NSP:127 Marine Science for Spearfishing
by Shrek | June 1, 2020 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with 4 Marine Scientists This chat is a panel interview with 4 people passionate and highly educated in Marine Science. We chat about fish fecundity, parasites, equilibrium, threats to the ocean, and best of all, how you can get involved making our oceans...
NSP:126 Ed Martin Florida Keys Killshot Craftsman
by Shrek | May 28, 2020 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Ed Martin This episode covers spearfishing in the Florida Keys. We chat species, hydrography, conditions, and more. Ed Martin is a speargun craftsman and Freedive Instructor based in Isla Morada. Listen in! Important Times 03:50 Ed Martin Introduction...
NSP:125 Jerry Guerra Neptonics Madman | Geeking out on Gear
by Shrek | May 15, 2020 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Jerry Guerra In this interview with Neptonics madman Jerry Guerra we get right into equipment. We chat speargun components, rigging FO-Pars & points of difference, proprietary Neptonics gear and more. But it's not limited to equipment. Jerry has a...
NSP:124 Valentine Thomas Making a Living Spearfishing
by Shrek | April 26, 2020 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
NSP:124 Valentine Thomas Making a Living Spearfishing | Part 2 Second Interview with Valentine Thomas! This episode we cover what's happened to her in the last 5 years including guesting on the Joe Rogan Podcast, attending international fishing symposiums, moving...
NSP:123 DIY Wooden Speargun 101 | Ed Martin
by Shrek | April 15, 2020 | Noob Spearo Podcast, Spearfishing Equipment, Ultimate Guide's | 0 Comments
The Timber Speargun Build Episode From concept to shooting fish with Ed Martin from Killshot Spearguns Download this episode on your iOS or Android APP here Important Times 03:30 Ed Martin from Killshot Spearguns Introduction and all about the Florida Keys (his store...
NSP:122 NZ Trip Part 3 | Pub Yarn + Debrief
by Shrek | April 14, 2020 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Rosie Sharman, Blair Herbert and James Beckman In early March, 2020 I traveled to New Zealand with James Beckman to chase fish at the Three Kings Islands. I was invited by Nat a few years ago to head over and this year (thanks to Patron listeners) I was...
NSP:121 Rochele Davey the Kiwi Speara | NZ Part 2
by Shrek | April 5, 2020 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 2 Comments
Interview with Rochele Davey (Potter) Rochele Davey (Potter) is a multiple spearfishing world (and NZ) record holder for many species. I was privileged to spend 4 days with her, Nat (her husband), Rosie and James for a dynamite spearfishing trip in New Zealand. Late...
NSP:120 New Zealand Trip | Part 1 Conservation, Social Media & Sharks
by Shrek | April 5, 2020 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Spearfishing Conservation with James, David , Etoile 'ET' and Blair | Conservation, Social Media & Sharks This episode is an extremely wide ranging chat recorded on Blair Herbert's Matakana porch. It was awesome to arrive in New Zealand and partake of Blair's...
Spearo Dads | Community Stories from Spearfishing Families
by Shrek | April 3, 2020 | The Vault | 0 Comments
Feature Stories from Fathers and Children Spearfishing These posts come from the Noob Spearo Community on Facebook. Great stories of children being inducted into the spearfishing lifestyle! Josh "Kid 1 - Liv (below left) She is keen as. She kept shooting high...
New Zealand Spearfishing Clubs Directory
by Shrek | April 1, 2020 | The Vault | 2 Comments
New Zealand Spearfishing Clubs Spearfishing New Zealand: Website | Facebook About: If you live in New Zealand and have an interest in spearfishing you should find information here to support that. Our aim is to look after and reflect the interests of all spearfishers...
USA Spearfishing Clubs Directory
by Shrek | April 1, 2020 | The Vault | 0 Comments
USA Spearfishing Clubs California (Northern California) Name of Club: NorCal Underwater Hunters Location: North Coast California Contact details: Website Size: ? Summary of club activity: Diving forum dedicated to the North Coast of California California (Monterey)...
Australia Spearfishing Clubs Directory
by Shrek | April 1, 2020 | The Vault | 6 Comments
North West Spearfishing ClubWA, Pilbara region, Port Hedland and Karratha. Australia Spearfishing Clubs Sydney Name of Club: San Souci Dolphins Location: Corner of Macquarie Street and Hastings Avenue. Macquarie St, Chifley NSW 2036 Contact details: Website |...
NSP:119 Barret Harvey African Spearfishing Diaries
by Shrek | March 28, 2020 | Bluewater for Spearfishing, Noob Spearo Podcast, Spearfishing Photography & Videography, Ultimate Guide's | 0 Comments
Interview with Barret Harvey | African Spearfishing Diaries This interview with Barret Harvey starts off with the background behind several recent videos on the 'African Spearfishing Diaries' YouTube Channel. I was curious as I had seen the 2-3 of his latest videos...
NSP:118 Ricardo Raposo | The BrasiloSpearo
by Steven Domokos | March 21, 2020 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
The Noob Spearo Podcast - Interview with Ricardo Raposo | The BrasiloSpearo This episode covers Ricardo’s spearfishing experience from soup to nuts. Ranging from his Father teaching him some original spearo concepts to tossing his children a mask and snorkel, you’ll...
NSP:117 Catherine Sayce | New Zealand’s most disqualified spearfisherwoman
by Shrek | March 8, 2020 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Catherine Sayce Catherine Sayce is a Kiwi airline attendant/insta speara star renown for her sharp sense of humour and self-deprecating wit. She's also New Zealand most disqualified female spearo - and we talk about how to avoid this in the Veterans...
NSP:116 Adam Freediver Stern | Equalizing Masterclass
by Shrek | February 19, 2020 | Free Diving, Training and Breath Hold for Spearfishing, Noob Spearo Podcast, Ultimate Guide's | 0 Comments
Interview with Adam Freediver Stern Adam Freediver Stern is the Steve Irwin of freediving. His contagious enthusiasm has inspired thousands of people to discover the joy of freediving and freedive spearfishing. It was with much excitement that I got on this call with...
NSP:115 Philip Van Zijl | “The Spearfishing Mafia”
by Steven Domokos | February 2, 2020 | Noob Spearo Podcast, Spearfishing Trips & Travel, Ultimate Guide's | 0 Comments
The Noob Spearo Podcast - Interview with Philip Van Zijl This episode of the Noob Spearo Podcast - Interview with Philip Van Zijl covers this legend's spearfishing journey from the jump to competition diving starting in Cape Town, South Africa to New Zealand and...
NSP:114 David Hallamore SCORKL | Luke Growney NINEPIN
by Shrek | January 20, 2020 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with SCORKL founder David Hallamore & Ninepin Wetsuits Luke Growney This episode is a double episode with two Melbourne based entrepreneurs, David Hallamore from the highly successful crowdfunding SCORKL campaign and Luke Growney the owner operator of...
All is Forgotten
by Jahmon Wilson | January 19, 2020 | The Vault | 0 Comments
Creative Writing Piece - All is Forgotten This is a descriptive piece of writing. The purpose of this piece of writing is to portray an idea of what spearfishing and freediving means to me and illustrates what I think are the spiritual, mental and physical benefits to...
Jahmon Wilson | NS Community Member
by Jahmon Wilson | January 19, 2020 | The Vault | 2 Comments
Jahmon Wilson's Story Noob Spearo Community Feature Hey Shrek and Turbo! My name is Jahmon Wilson (pronounced jar-min). I’m a mad keen spearo and fisho from Nelson, New Zealand age 17. I was born to two New Zealanders (Dad’s from the Naki as Shrek calls it and yes I...
NSP:113 James Beckman | Hunting Southern Bluefin Tuna
by Shrek | January 4, 2020 | Bluewater for Spearfishing, Noob Spearo Podcast, Ultimate Guide's | 0 Comments
Interview with James Beckman @southernspearfishing Hunting Southern Bluefin Tuna Download This Episode The episode covers the equipment, techniques, mindset, buddy system and personal lessons learned by an avid Southern Bluefin Tuna chaser. James Beckman...
NSP:112 Melbourne Spearfishing 101
by Shrek | January 2, 2020 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Melbourne Spearfishing 101 This is a live panel interview recorded instore at Adreno, Melbourne. Panel members included Sven Franklin (Club Spearfish President), Luke Latham (Adreno Store Manager), James Beckam (@southernspearfishing) and myself. This is a pretty...
NSP:111 I DIVE ALONE
by Shrek | November 1, 2019 | Free Diving, Training and Breath Hold for Spearfishing, Noob Spearo Podcast, Ultimate Guide's | 0 Comments
I Dive Alone | The Spearfishing Dilemma A dilemma is when the two choices in front of you are difficult. If you want to go spearfishing but you don't have a dive buddy then your choices are; to dive alone or stay home. One choice involves a higher level of risk but...
NSP:110 Michael Tropiano | Spearfishing Exmouth, Western Australia
by Shrek | October 13, 2019 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 1 Comment
Interview with Michael Tropiano Spearfishing Exmouth Western Australia A bloody good chat with Marine Scientist, Eco-Tourism and U/W photography enthusiast and mad keen Western Australia based spearo, Michael 'Tropi' Tropiano. We discuss Exmouth Western Australia...
NSP:109 Simon Trippe on Dogtooth, Hawkesbury and Sydney
by Shrek | September 17, 2019 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Simon Trippe Better late than never... A much requested round 2 chat with Simon Trippe following our first chat all the way back in episode 1 (listen here). Simon is one of the most passionate and influential spearos in Australian Spearfishing and so it...
NSP:108 Duncan Henderson Geeking out on Spearguns
by Shrek | September 1, 2019 | Noob Spearo Podcast, Spearfishing Equipment, Ultimate Guide's | 0 Comments
Interview with Duncan Henderson Big chat with final year, mechanical engineering student Duncan Henderson who has spent way too long geeking out on spearguns - you'll see what I mean. We chat shaft length, diameter preferences, rubber diameter (the force triangle)...
NSP:107 Alistair Cooke | The Art of Taking Noobs Spearfishing
by Shrek | July 17, 2019 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Alistair Cooke Central Coast Veteran Spearo Alistair (Alby) Cooke lays out some diamonds in this chat. We talk hunting techniques for bluewater, attitudes to equipment (+ saving money on some items), getting lost at sea and the worst octopus ever cooked...
The road to 40 meters
by Sven Franklin | July 4, 2019 | Free Diving, Training and Breath Hold for Spearfishing, The Vault, Ultimate Guide's | 0 Comments
The road to 40 meters By Sven Franklin Since I started freediving and spearfishing I have always watched the videos of people diving deep in awe. Like a form of hypnotism, there was something about it that really drew me in. At the time of writing this article I have...
NSP:106 Daniel Mann | GoPro Settings for Spearfishing + Editing Tips
by Shrek | July 3, 2019 | Noob Spearo Podcast, Spearfishing Photography & Videography, Ultimate Guide's | 0 Comments
GoPro Settings for Spearfishing BIG chat with YouTube Spearfishing superstar Daniel Mann:) This episode is a huge deep dive into making spearfishing videos with GoPros.We chat the most effective settings to pump into your GoPro, editing system and thought process...
NSP:105 Feargus Callagy Freedive Ireland
by Shrek | June 22, 2019 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Feargus Callagy Mad chat about spearfishing and freediving in Ireland with Feargus Callagy! Seals, Basking sharks, becoming an Instructor under Umberto Pelizarri and how the ocean is good for the soul were a few of the highlights. Listen in:) Listen...
NSP:104 Sam Dawson Scrounging Masterclass
by Shrek | June 15, 2019 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Sam Dawson Sam Dawson has tonnes of experience diving all around Australia and regularly dives competitions. Today's chat has some really good insights into equipment and thinking about setups. We also get right into scrounging which is a collection of...
NSP:103 Guide to Spearfishing Southern Queensland + GoPro Accessories
by Shrek | May 28, 2019 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 2 Comments
Interview with Trevor Ketchion Trevor Ketchion from Submerged Psychos and Shrek team up to present a guide to spearfishing Southern Queensland including the Gold Coast, Northern NSW coastline, Sunny Coast and the lack of Brisbane shore-based spearfishing locations....
NSP:102 Boating Reconnaissance for Spearfishing (Interview Q&A)
by Shrek | May 9, 2019 | Boating for Spearfishing, Noob Spearo Podcast, Ultimate Guide's | 0 Comments
Interview with Trevor Ketchion How to find spearfishing locations by boat This is a Q&A with veteran spearo Trevor Ketchion focusing on boating reconnaissance for spearfishing. Finding your own unique fishy locations to mark on your GPS is something every spearo...
NSP:101 Catch and Cook Spearfishing Comps | Gyotaku
by Shrek | April 18, 2019 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Eric Keener Catch and Cook Spearfishing Comps | Gyotaku Mentioned in the Show Bamboo Reef Spearfishing and Freediving Store in Monterey | Freedive Classes available North California Underwater Hunters Spearfishing Forum Spearboard | DeeperBlue...
NSP:100 Community Special:)
by Shrek | April 7, 2019 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Shrek - Turbo and the NS Community Turbos back!! ....and we get up to mischief in episode 100 - the Community Special! This episode features listener calls and questions as well as some expert advice about CO2 tolerance and training from Jaap Verbaas. This episode was...
NSP:099 Tim Kavermann How Spearfishing Can Help You Overcome Anxiety
by Shrek | March 12, 2019 | Free Diving, Training and Breath Hold for Spearfishing, Noob Spearo Podcast, Ultimate Guide's | 0 Comments
Interview with Tim Kavermann Have you ever been stuck, frozen for a few seconds (which felt like hours), paralyzed and unable to take action? This is one example of heightened anxiety that I can relate to and maybe it's you too. The good news is that Tim Kavermann...
NSP:098 Justin Lee | the Mindset of a Lifelong Spearfishing Learner
by Shrek | March 6, 2019 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Justin Lee Spearfishing Interview Fierce, uber-friendly and a true life-long learner is how I'd describe Justin after chatting with him. Justin is absolutely sold out on the lifestyle hunting and spearfishing provides. Big themes in this interview include; learning...
NSP:097 Arctic Spearfishing Norway with Gil & Ole
by Shrek | February 17, 2019 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Ole Johannes Duerlolimi and Gil Orr Arctic Spearfishing Norway 'Big laughs, huge Halibut and ginormous tips for coldwater spearfishing' pretty much sums up this interview. Gil and Ole from Arctic Spearfishing were a tonne of fun and I really enjoyed...
NSP:096 Ted Harty | Return of the Jedi + Freedive Safety Course
by Shrek | January 31, 2019 | Free Diving, Training and Breath Hold for Spearfishing, Noob Spearo Podcast, Ultimate Guide's | 1 Comment
Interview with Ted Harty | Freedivesafety.com Launch Duckdiving tips, a dive day fatigue elimination hack and 3 compelling reasons to dive with a buddy! As usual this chat with Ted is packed with insights and tips to improve your spearfishing. Today is also the launch...
NSP:095 Jaap Verbaas | Myoglobin, Hypoxic Squats and Going Longer and Deeper
by Shrek | January 29, 2019 | Free Diving, Training and Breath Hold for Spearfishing, Noob Spearo Podcast, Ultimate Guide's | 0 Comments
Interview with Dr. Jaap Verbaas Today's episode is an interview with the Author of Longer and Deeper, a cross training guide for freediving and spearfishing. Dr. Jaap Verbaas is a crash test dummy of the highest calibre. I geek out way too much and we talk about...
NSP:094 Justin Baker Fort Pierce Spearfishing
by Shrek | January 15, 2019 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Justin Baker Fort Pierce Fireman Justin Baker joins me for one heck of a chat. There is a full-on conversation about hunting specific reef species and there are plenty of tips and ideas for you to try out and improve your own spearfishing skills.We also...
NSP:093 Tom Blandford GWS stories and respecting your prey
by Shrek | January 1, 2019 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Tom Blandford Great White Shark tales, White Sea Bass chasing and an epic Guadalupe day surrounded by huge fish. Sound like a fun listen? Listen & subscribe to the Noob Spearo Podcast on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Castbox | Google Podcasts |...
NSP:092 Captain Dan Walsh Vintage Equipment and Halibut Insights
by Shrek | December 18, 2018 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Dan Walsh Vintage spearfishing equipment, advice and stories about spearfishing pioneers, and insights into hunting Halibut aka barn door. Dan Walsh has spent 50+ years on the water spearfishing, scuba diving, captaining boats, chasing abalone and...
NSP:091 Rob Harrison Spearfishing FUNdamentals
by Shrek | December 6, 2018 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Rob Harrison | Spearfishing FUNdamentals The Veterans Vault section in this interview will serve as a blueprint for you if you are interested in starting and growing a spearfishing club. Rob Harrison was one of the core members responsible for driving...
NSP:090 Josh Pederson how to take a kid spearfishing
by Shrek | November 27, 2018 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Josh Pederson from ThisOceanLifeTV Josh joins me (Shrek) to give the lowdown about how to take a kid spearfishing but that's not all. He recounts a recent adventure bluewater hunting for the first time and shares some of the key takeaways from his trip....
NSP:089 Sam Blount Front Line Freediving | Spearfishing First Aid
by Shrek | October 31, 2018 | Free Diving, Training and Breath Hold for Spearfishing, Noob Spearo Podcast, Ultimate Guide's | 0 Comments
Interview with Sam Blount from Frontline Freediving Sam Blount from Frontline freediving in Wilmington, North Carolina joins us to share some very practical information for all spearos. Specifically we take a look at the 4 most serious types of injuries and accidents...
NSP:088 Dry Training for Spearfishing + Cris Dillon Spearjunkies Update
by Shrek | October 13, 2018 | Free Diving, Training and Breath Hold for Spearfishing, Noob Spearo Podcast, Ultimate Guide's | 0 Comments
2 Part Monster! 101 Dry Training for Spearfishing + Cris Dillon Spearjunkies Update This epiode is a bit different. The first 30 minutes are all about improving your breath-hold using dry training. The second half of the show is a Cris Dillon Spearjunkies Update....
NSP:087 Wayne Judge Spearfishing Training
by Shrek | September 29, 2018 | Free Diving, Training and Breath Hold for Spearfishing, Noob Spearo Podcast, Ultimate Guide's | 0 Comments
Interview with Wayne Judge Wayne is an absolute gun at coaching spearos to improve their spearfishing. This episode has some excellent takeaways for guys wanting to improve their breath-hold, finning technique and become more effective in the water. He achieves these...
NSP:086 Nikki Watt Strayan Spearfisherwoman
by Shrek | September 11, 2018 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Nikki Watt Aussie, Aussie, Aussie....this interview is terrible. Turbo and Nikki Watt gang up on me and talk Strayan non-stop....nah jokes. This is a very good interview with a super knowledgeable and really good communicator. Nikki Watt is the womans...
NSP:085 Josh Humbert Visualization for Spearos
by Shrek | August 31, 2018 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Josh Humbert Kamoka Pearls, hyperventilation, visualization for spearfishing and even a severe code brown story! This interview with Josh Humbert has a hell of a lot of nuggets in it and not just brown ones. We discuss his early beginnings in the ocean...
NSP:084 12 Tips to Improve Your Spearfishing
by Shrek | August 11, 2018 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
12 Tips to Improve Your Spearfishing Listen and subscribe to the Noob Spearo Podcast on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Podbean Extracts from the full audiobook 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing Concise actionable information to improve...
NSP:083 101 Sustainable Spearfishing with Andrew Lewin
by Shrek | June 28, 2018 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Sustainable Spearfishing Interview with Andrew Lewin from Speak Up For The Blue Podcast Listen and subscribe to the Noob Spearo Podcast on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Podbean This episode is a chat about the concept of sustainability...
Spearfishing on Boats – Do’s and Don’ts
by Shrek | June 18, 2018 | Boating for Spearfishing, The Vault, Ultimate Guide's | 0 Comments
Looking out for the Boat Owner | Spearfishing on Boats This is a primer on boating basics for spearo's. If you want to have a good time out spearfishing on other peoples boats then there are a few tips here about how to be a great guest and maybe even get...
The importance of continued learning
by Sven Franklin | June 15, 2018 | Free Diving, Training and Breath Hold for Spearfishing, The Vault, Ultimate Guide's | 0 Comments
The importance of continued learning in spearfishing In everyday life we place so much importance on continually learning, so why should spearfishing and freediving be any different? There is always lots of encouragement about taking a freediving course when...
NSP:082 Alex Davis Spearfishing Barbados
by Shrek | June 1, 2018 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Alex Davis Spearfishing Barbados Interview British spearfishing and freediving instructor Alex Davis joins me from Barbados to share his spearfishing story. I learn about how he started his business, Spearfishing Barbados, his freediving experience and we dial right...
NSP:081 Eckart Benkenstein Catching Crayfish aka Lobster
by Shrek | May 12, 2018 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Eckart Benkenstein Listen and subscribe to the Noob Spearo Podcast on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Podbean Episode 81 is all things Crayfish aka Lobster. We learn about finding them, approaching them, grabbing them and...
Dry Training For Spearfishing
by Shrek | May 3, 2018 | Free Diving, Training and Breath Hold for Spearfishing, The Vault, Ultimate Guide's | 2 Comments
A Guide to Dry Training for Spearfishing How can I increase my breath-hold for spearfishing? Dry training for spearfishing can help you to increase your breath-hold when you consistently practice. When done correctly, dry training exercises can help you to...
NSP:080 Spearjunkies Spearfishing Video Series
by Shrek | May 2, 2018 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Spearjunkies Spearfishing Video Series 4 Spearos, 12 Destinations & an Ambitious Target Species List Listen and subscribe to the Noob Spearo Podcast on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Podbean Chris Dillon joins us to chat all...
NSP:079 Sven Franklin Melbourne Spearfishing
by Shrek | April 19, 2018 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Sven Franklin This interview we head down to the hipster capitol of Australia Melbourne to chat with Sven Franklin. We chat all about Club Spearfish, a local Melbourne spearfishing club where they have a great culture and some pretty cool...
NSP:078 Andre Rerekura Terra Australis
by Shrek | April 6, 2018 | Bluewater for Spearfishing, Noob Spearo Podcast, Ultimate Guide's | 0 Comments
Interview with Andre Rerekura If you would like to learn more about spearfishing setups for chasing big Dogtooth Tuna, underwater photography or even the mindset of an experienced watermen, then this episode with Andre Rerekura is for you. Andre is one of the...
NSP:077 HECS Aquatic the latest in spearfishing technology
by Shrek | March 28, 2018 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with HECS Aquatic's Warren Bird A fast paced Q&A about the HECS Stealth System Wetsuit Technology Listen and subscribe to the Noob Spearo Podcast on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Podbean The HECS Aquatic technology came...
NSP:076 John Pengelly Dogtooth & Wahoo Spearfishing World Records
by Shrek | March 14, 2018 | Bluewater for Spearfishing, Noob Spearo Podcast, Ultimate Guide's | 0 Comments
Interview with John Pengelly Dual spearfishing world record holder John Pengelly joins us and shares the tales of these two special fish taken from the waters of French Polysnesia. On his second day in the Austral Islands John took the opportunity to shoot a...
NSP:075 Noob Spearo on Kickstarter + a Snapper Stalk
by Shrek | March 7, 2018 | The Vault | 0 Comments
Noob Spearo on Kickstarter Noob Spearo + Kickstarter = 99 Tips To Get Better at Spearfishing in your hands This episode is all about getting Noob Spearo on Kickstarter. We chat about how we can supply you guys with cool rewards for helping us to launch our illustrated...
NSP:074 Anthony Hafoka CO2 training benefits
by Shrek | February 20, 2018 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Anthony Hafoka Benefits of CO2 training for spearfishing | underwater hockey Fitness – better than altitude training Lose Weight Swimming and Movement in the water The Relaxation > Self Control Reflex Recovery Breathing Finning Exercise Increases Red...
NSP:073 Cris Dillon spearfishing hunting techniques
by Shrek | February 13, 2018 | Bluewater for Spearfishing, Noob Spearo Podcast, Ultimate Guide's | 0 Comments
Interview with Cris Dillon Spearfishing hunting techniques for days in this interview. Cris walks us through techniques he has used to successfully hunt Bohar Snapper, Kuta (Spanish Mackerel), and Yellowfin Tuna. In the Veterans Vault Cris shares 9 huge spearfishing...
NSP:072 Matt Mattison Nor Cal Underwater Hunters
by Shrek | January 30, 2018 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Matt Mattison North California Underwater Hunters President Matt Mattison is an avid abalone acquirer. In this chat with him we get right into Abalone and North California spearfishing. Matt's got plenty of experience and he's a genuinely nice bloke so...
What I Learned In My First Year Spearfishing
by Sven Franklin | January 16, 2018 | The Vault | 0 Comments
My First Year Spearfishing | What I Learned At the start of 2017 a mate of mine took me out for a snorkel. Wielding a $30 hand spear by my side I was determined to come back as a successful fisherman. I had no idea what I was doing, how to hold my breath or...
NSP:071 5 Spearfishing Tips to Shorten your Learning Curve
by Shrek | January 15, 2018 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
5 Spearfishing Tips to Shorten your Learning Curve Listen and subscribe to the Noob Spearo Podcast on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Podbean This episode I chat with Luke Potts from Aquatic Rehab TV in New Zealand. Its our second live...
How To Spearfish Video Series
by Shrek | January 14, 2018 | The Vault | 2 Comments
Aquatic Rehab TV's How To Spearfish Video Series This brand new How To Spearfish Video Series is live and available now on Vimeo On Demand. If you would like the discount code then scroll down to the bottom of the article. The five videos available so far from...
Swanson Paua Gyoza
by Shrek | December 28, 2017 | The Vault | 0 Comments
Abalone Seafood | Swanson Paua Gyoza Recipe This paua gyoza recipe is from the Swanson tribe in Taranaki, New Zealand. Former New Zealand spearfishing champion and a recent guest on the show Pat came up with this recipe with his daughter hazel who both clearly...
Spearfishing California – Ling Cod
by Turbo | December 23, 2017 | Target Spearfishing Species, The Vault, Ultimate Guide's | 2 Comments
Spearfishing Ling Cod In North California Ling cod (Ophiodon elongatus) are one of the primary targets in Northern California for line anglers and spear fishermen alike. They are one of the biggest fish in Northern California and have great eating qualities. They are...
Spearfishing Green Jobfish
by Turbo | December 23, 2017 | Target Spearfishing Species, The Vault, Ultimate Guide's | 0 Comments
Here’s a quick run down on spearfishing Green Jobfish. These are a few of the Tips that Tim McDonald shared with us recently in episode 70 of the Noob Spearo Podcast. When speaking with Tim it’s clear how much time and effort he has put into deciphering these fish....
5 tips for Spearfishing Pearl Perch with Tim McDonald
by Turbo | December 18, 2017 | Target Spearfishing Species, The Vault, Ultimate Guide's | 0 Comments
Pearl Perch are a fisho's delight. They're easy to catch and they taste great. For most spearo's they're a little out of reach and generally considered a deep water fish. Tim McDonald and co have made Spearfishing Pearl Perch their own. During our interview with Tim...
Spearfishing Barramundi with Tim McDonald
by Turbo | December 17, 2017 | Target Spearfishing Species, The Vault, Ultimate Guide's | 1 Comment
“if you’re a QLD diver and you want to shoot a Barramundi, head north in winter and that’s your best chance to shoot a barra in water that’s clean enough to dive” Spearfishing Barramundi can be a challenging prospect. These fish inhabit tropical and subtropical...
NSP:070 Tim McDonald | Targeting Species Spearfishing
by Shrek | December 11, 2017 | Noob Spearo Podcast, Target Spearfishing Species, Ultimate Guide's | 0 Comments
Interview with Tim McDonald Targeting species spearfishing with Tim McDonald, what a treat! We have a good Q&A session about finding and hunting Barramundi, Pearl Perch and the infamous Green Jobfish that challenge many spearos. There are some hairy stories in...
NSP:069 James Nestor Journalist, Freediver and Spearo | Author of Deep
by Shrek | November 30, 2017 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with James Nestor This is a wide ranging, free flowing chat with James Nestor, the Author of Deep: Freediving, Renegade Science and What the Ocean Tells us About Ourselves. I found out that James is also a spearo and came to it through freediving....
NSP:068 Gerasimos Kavvadias
by Shrek | November 15, 2017 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Gerasimos Kavvadias One of Greece's best spearo's joins us for a good chat about last years spearfishing world championships. We also talk about Greek spearfishing and he shares some of his ninja spearfishing hunting techniques. Gerasimos Kavvadias...
NSP:067 Pat Swanson Veteran Kiwi Spearo
by Shrek | November 2, 2017 | Noob Spearo Podcast, Shore Dive Spearfishing, Ultimate Guide's | 0 Comments
Interview with Pat Swanson Should I try diving for a job? I love the water and I think could spend all day in it so why not make it my job? This is a thought Ive had and in this chat with veteran spearo and ex-commercial diver Pat Swanson we dig right into whether its...
Hunting Striped Bass with David Hochman
by Turbo | October 24, 2017 | Target Spearfishing Species, The Vault, Ultimate Guide's | 4 Comments
Spearfishing Striped Bass Masterclass with David Hochman David Hochman is a veteran Striped Bass hunter and hold’s both Striped Bass world records. On the speargun at 68.5lb and on the pole spear world record at 54lb. He’s been spearfishing the area for 40 years and...
NSP:066 David Hochman Spearit Charters
by Shrek | October 18, 2017 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with David Hochman One of the coolest dudes in spearfishing, David Hochman joins us fresh from a day out spearfishing aboard his Rhode Island based, Spear-It Charters vessel. With 40+ years spent in the water spearfishing and commercial fishing, Davids...
Hunting, Wahoo, Dogtooth and Yellowfin Tuna in North Queensland
by Turbo | October 16, 2017 | Bluewater for Spearfishing, Target Spearfishing Species, The Vault, Ultimate Guide's | 0 Comments
Travis Hogan holds a passion for hunting big pelagic species like Dogtooth Tuna, wahoo and yellowfin Tuna on the Great Barrier Reef. Travis is the owner of Aimrite Australia and we spoke to Travis about his passion for Bluewater hunting in North Queensland and what it...
Spearfishing Deep
by Turbo | October 11, 2017 | Free Diving, Training and Breath Hold for Spearfishing, The Vault, Ultimate Guide's | 0 Comments
Brandon Hendrickson is known throughout the spearfishing world for his expeditions and the big fish he shoots on these expeditions. What many people don't know is his ability and passion for spearfishing deep and just how quickly he improved his ability for...
NSP:065 Travis Hogan Aimrite Spearfishing Australia
by Shrek | October 9, 2017 | Bluewater for Spearfishing, Noob Spearo Podcast, Ultimate Guide's | 0 Comments
Interview with Travis Hogan Manufacturing some of the toughest gear in spearfishing, Travis Hogan from Aimrite Australia gives us a good rundown on DIY speargun modification. He shares a phenomenal personal story about shooting a 250lb marlin from a trailer...
Deep Book Review
by Shrek | October 1, 2017 | The Vault | 0 Comments
Deep Book Review This book pissed off a few freedivers and scuba divers so I decided to read the book myself and see what all the huff was about. Thanks to Chris Schlenner who reached out to me and recommended the book. He enjoyed it and so did I. So here...
NSP:064 Brandon Hendrickson spearfishing deep
by Shrek | September 22, 2017 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Brandon Hendrickson Listen and subscribe to the Noob Spearo Podcast on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Podbean Recently Brandon Hendrickson competed in the Roatan World Freeediving Championship and he finished very highly placed....
NSP:063 Overcoming Common Spearfishing Issues
by Shrek | September 6, 2017 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Overcoming Common Spearfishing Issues This one was a while in the planning and so its fairly comprehensive! Turbo and I encountered a significant number of obstacles starting out and so doing a podcast on overcoming common spearfishing issues was inevitable! If we...
Targeting Black Spot Tusk Fish
by Turbo | September 5, 2017 | Target Spearfishing Species, The Vault, Ultimate Guide's | 0 Comments
Hunting blackspot tuskfish is whole lot of fun. Tusk fish are tasty, good fighters and look great both underwater and in photos. In this article I'll explain how I learnt to hunt these epic reef fish and finally shoot a big one (10kg). A few years back on an inshore...
Spearfishing Podcast Listening Tips
by Shrek | September 5, 2017 | The Vault | 0 Comments
Spearfishing Podcast Listening Tips My quick spearfishing podcast listening tips + a good run though for people who are just discovering what a podcast is. How to listen Its surprising but lots of listeners stream our show straight from our website using their...
NSP:062 Jim Russell North California Spearfishing
by Shrek | August 24, 2017 | Noob Spearo Podcast, Target Spearfishing Species, Ultimate Guide's | 0 Comments
Interview with Jim Russell Listen and subscribe to the Noob Spearo Podcast on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Podbean Monkey Face Prickle Back state record holder Jim Russell....wait a minute. What? Monkey Face Prickle Back? before we...