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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:228 Respecting the Fish | Compassion, Conservation and Hunting Consciously | Kelsea Albert

by Brandon Swanepoel | May 17, 2023 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments

Interview with Dr Kelsea Albert Today's interview is with Dr Kelsea Albert, multiple world record holder, multiple time USA and World champion huntress and at her core, a frothing speara! Apart from her life saving medical work, she has a huge passion for sustainable...

NSP:227 Rowing, Spearing and Pooing in a Bucket Mid-Atlantic | Glyn Sadler

by Brandon Swanepoel | May 10, 2023 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments

Interview with Glyn Sadler Today's interview is with Glyn Sadler! He is part of a group of friends that decided to row across the Atlantic ocean! We chat all about preparing for a massive trip like this, spearfishing off a row boat and how his time in the military has...

Krystle’s Fake It – Fillet o Fish Burgers

by Shrek | May 6, 2023 | The Vault | 0 Comments

My wife makes these sensational Fillet o Fish knock-off burgers that absolutely destroy the Golden Arches version. Not only do you know exactly what is going into them but you can relive the nostalgic taste and everyone else in the family (nearly everyone) enjoys them...

NSP:226 Chat GPT top 10 Ethical Concerns with Spearfishing + Q&A | Trevor Ketchion & James Sakker

by Brandon Swanepoel | May 2, 2023 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments

Interview with James Sakker and Trevor Ketchion Today's episode is a chat about the revolution that is ChatGPT! Does AI have a place in spearfishing? Do we still need freediving and spearfishing courses run by humans or will AI take over? We've enlisted the helpful...

NSP:225 Distilling the Great White Dive Experience | Sam Wild

by Brandon Swanepoel | April 28, 2023 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments

Interview with Sam Wild Today's urgent interview is with Sam Wild from South Seas Spearos! Diving and filming Great White Sharks in the water is not for the feint of heart, Sam has had some amazing experiences with them! An extremely talented cameraman and spearo, his...

NSP:224 Tasmania Spearos Call for Help | Sonny Kaeo Landon-Lane

by Brandon Swanepoel | April 25, 2023 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments

Interview with Sonny Kaeo Landon-Lane Today's urgent interview is with Sonny Kaeo Landon-Lane highlighting a potential game changing fisheries ban for spearos in Tasmania! The Sand Flathead, Striped Trumpeter, Bastard Trumpeter and the Banded Morwong are all at risk...

Octopus Tom Yum

by Shrek | April 12, 2023 | The Vault | 0 Comments

Tom Yum soup usually uses prawns as the main protein but octopus works a treat as an addition or as an alternative. Octopus can turn tough if overcooked. Freezing them for a week helps tenderize them. The soup is easily made but if Tom Yum paste is readily available,...

Hot Smoked Spanish Mackerel

by Shrek | April 12, 2023 | The Vault | 0 Comments

Hot smoking fish is easy once you get a few things nailed, and should be embraced and not avoided. Brining greatly improves the texture and taste of any smoked fish. Keep it simple with an easy salt brine for just one hour. Serve the finished smoked spanish mackerel...

NSP:223 Stradbroke Weekend Spearing Course (no2) | Keiren Limpus

by Brandon Swanepoel | April 12, 2023 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments

Interview with the Legend Crew of the Stradbroke Weekend Spearing Course 2! Today's interview is with the awesome crew from our 2nd Stradbroke weekend spearfishing course! Hear from some of the legends that joined us for the 2nd round of spearfishing and freediving...

NSP:222 Divebud | The Dive Computer Reimagined | Alexey Vlaskin & Landell Archer

by Brandon Swanepoel | March 29, 2023 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments

Interview with Alexey Vlaskin & Landell Archer Today's interview is with Alexey Vlaskin & Landell Archer, founders of Divebud: a new technology to improve on the concept of a dive watch! Have you ever got lost in the moment while at the bottom of the sea? Ever...

NSP:221 Havkontoret Norwegian Spearfishing Podcast | Øystein Sundland

by Brandon Swanepoel | March 15, 2023 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments

Interview with Øystein Sundland Today's interview is with Øystein Sundland from the Havkontoret Norwegian Spearfishing Podcast and we talk all things Norway spearfishing! If Norway wasn't on your bucket list for spearfishing destinations, now it will be! Cold water,...

The Art of Freediving for Spearfishing: How to Improve Your Breath-Hold

by Shrek | March 12, 2023 | The Vault | 0 Comments

Did you know that spearfishing almost became an Olympic sport? Spearfishing came close to being recognized as an Olympic sport in the 1960s, but unfortunately, it never actually happened. Spears have been used for fishing since the stone age. Like anything else,...

NSP:220 The Pressure Project – ‘How to teach more relaxed students’ masterclass | Adam Sellars

by Brandon Swanepoel | March 8, 2023 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments

Interview with Adam Sellars Today's interview is with Adam Sellars from The Pressure Project! Freediving instructor, spearo and all round legend Adam Sellars joins us to chat about the instructor side of freediving courses and how he teaches and trains new and already...

NSP:219 From Commercial Spearo to the Trophy Mentality | Francisco Loffredi

by Brandon Swanepoel | February 22, 2023 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments

Interview with Francisco Loffredi Today's interview is with Francisco Loffredi from Rio De Janeiro! A life time in the water and a culture that celebrates spearfishing has shaped Francisco and the way he dives today, from his early days being a commercial...

NSP:218 Inaugural Long Weekend Spearfishing and Freediving Course | Keiren Limpus + Our Crew

by Brandon Swanepoel | February 8, 2023 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments

Interview with Keiren Limpus & Our Crew Today's interview is with Keiren Limpus & Our Crew over on North Stradbroke Island for the inaugural 3 day spearfishing and freediving course! Shrek, Keiren & 8 other Noob Spearos spent the weekend right on the...

Freediving and Spearfishing Courses

by Shrek | February 8, 2023 | The Vault | 0 Comments

Spearfishing and Freediving Courses Sign up HERE for email notifications about our upcoming freedive spearfishing courses! OR Scan this 👇QR code👇 and signup to be notified about upcoming freedive spearfishing courses

NSP:217 Spearo Hangout Podcast Crew and UK Spearing | Ben Dunford, Richard Gomes & Anthony Fraser

by Brandon Swanepoel | February 1, 2023 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments

Interview with Ben Dunford, Richard Gomes & Anthony Fraser Today's interview is with Ben Dunford, Richard Gomes & Anthony Fraser of the Spearo Hangout Podcast in the UK! If you're a spearo in the UK, you need to listen to this podcast! The Spearo Hangout is a...

NSP:216 Spice Rubs, Foraging and Overcoming Gatekeepers | Ben Hohnke

by Brandon Swanepoel | January 25, 2023 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments

Interview with Ben Hohnke Today's interview is with Ben Hohnke, founder of Hohnke Outdoors! A frothing spearo and land-based hunter with an entrepreneurial mind, listen in on his journey through spearfishing from being an absolute Noob Spearo to now. He has several...

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by Shrek | January 20, 2023 | The Vault | 0 Comments

GENERAL DISCLAIMER Welcome to our website. If you continue to browse and use this website you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following disclaimer, together with our terms and conditions of use. The information contained in this website is for general...

NSP:215 Port Hedland GT Diving | Wally Galli

by Brandon Swanepoel | January 18, 2023 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments

Interview with Wally Galli Today's interview is with Wally Galli! An ex-South African, owner of GT Diving and Marine living in Port Hedland, he tells us the stories about meeting future legends like Rob Allen, some memorable dive trips he done over the years like St....

NSP:214 Port Hedland Bullshark Attack Survival Story | Robbie Peck

by Brandon Swanepoel | January 11, 2023 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments

Interview with Robbie Peck Today's interview is with Robbie Peck, survivor of a 3m Bull Shark attack off Port Hedland! On a day with a few unusual things lining up, Robbie was retrieving a fish off the bottom when he got smashed by a 3m Bull Shark! What followed was a...

Dave’s Peri Peri Squid Recipe

by Shrek | January 4, 2023 | The Vault | 0 Comments

This recipe comes from David Kirkpatrick a man famous for saying (and I quote), "I'm just a guy frying up some squid". David has spent considerable time chasing Squid in Melbourne and now Western Australia. One tip for hunting squid while spearfishing is to dive bomb...

NSP:213 Training, Bloodwork, Mindset and Spearo Kids Catchup | Adam Stern & Spearo Kids NZ

by Brandon Swanepoel | December 21, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments

Interview with Adam Stern & Spearo Kids NZ Today's interview is with Adam Stern and Ben, Max & Don from Spearo Kids NZ! Adam Stern is back again, spontaneously laughing and giving us some awesome new info coming out of the freediving world., Spearfishing's...

Curried Pāua Recipe (Abalone)

by Shrek | December 18, 2022 | The Vault | 0 Comments

Here is a mint recipe from my youngest brother Joash in New Zealand. Pāua is a special treat for most kiwis and so people usually have their own go-to recipe for making the most of them. If done wrong, Pāua can be tough as a gumboot so if you want to get it right and...

NSP:212 Western Australia Episode 5 | Target Species, Sharks And An Awesome Day Spearfishing | Bert & Joel

by Brandon Swanepoel | December 7, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments

Interview with Bert, Joel and Rory! Today's interview is with Bert and Joel as we round off our WA trip. More great fish but this time with a lot more sharks! We had such a good day out spearing, everyone landing great fish and Joel and Shrek checking off new and...

NSP:211 Western Australia Episode 4 | Exploring Exmouth | Bert, Joel & Rory

by Brandon Swanepoel | November 30, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments

Interview with Bert, Joel and Rory! Today's interview is with Bert, Joel and Rory! Crystal clear water and some A-grade diving is in order for today as Bert, Joel and Rory show Shrek around the picturesque WA water near Exmouth! Shooting fish and eating it an hour...

NSP:210 Western Australia Episode 3 | Shark Bay, Brews and Banter | Bert Keulder, Joel Roberts and Shrek

by Brandon Swanepoel | November 23, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments

Interview with Bert Keulder and Joel Roberts Today's interview is with Bert Keulder and Joel Roberts around the fire, having a few brews and chatting about spearfishing! These are the moments where life makes sense, out on the beach around a fire with good mates and...

NSP:209 Western Australia Episode 2 | Spearfishing Records, Taxidermy & Tagging | Vin Rushworth

by Brandon Swanepoel | November 16, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments

Interview with Vin Rushworth Today's interview is with Vin Rushworth! Captaining a research vessel for Fisheries in WA, records keeper for the AUF and an inanely talented spearo, here is a diver with a lot to learn from! He has years of experience in the water on the...

NSP:208 Western Australia Episode 1 | Aussie Reels, the Bali Mask +++ | Barry Paxman

by Brandon Swanepoel | November 9, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments

Interview with Barry Paxman! Today's interview is with Barry Paxman! The legend himself, the creator of Aussie Reels, he's been spearfishing for 60 years and has some epic stories to share from his time out in the water. From some scary shark stories to the thrill of...

NSP:207 Australian Spearfishing Champions 2022 | Bryson Sheehy and Tim McDonald

by Brandon Swanepoel | October 26, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments

Interview with Bryson Sheehy and Tim McDonald Today's interview is with 2022 Australian Spearfishing Champions Bryson Sheehy and Tim McDonald! Get an inside look into a national spearfishing competition from the winners of this year's championship! The allure of...

NSP:206 Sub-Arctic Shetland Spearing with @souls_untapped | Josh Halley

by Brandon Swanepoel | October 19, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments

Live Interview with Josh Halley | @souls_untapped Today's interview is with Josh Halley aka @Souls_Untapped from the Shetland Islands! Describing your dive spots as "Sub-Arctic" doesn't always spur the most enthusiasm, especially from those used to tropical waters!...

NSP:205 Live Seafood Cooking with Daniel Mann

by Brandon Swanepoel | October 12, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments

Live Seafood Cooking with Daniel Mann! Today's LIVE interview is with Daniel Mann and we are cooking seafood at Adreno Brisbane! Join us for tips and tricks from Daniel as we process, cook and eat some amazing fish! From carpaccio, ceviche with a mystery species to...

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 | 1 Comment

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...