Interview with Bryson Sheehy

Todays episode is with Bryson Sheehy as he gears up to take on the world’s best spearfishermen at the World Championships later this year in Brazil! Bryson and Tim McDonald won the Australian Spearfishing Championship in 2022, now he’s taking on the world, this time in Brazil. Get insight into what goes into preparing for a competition of this caliber, how much an event like this costs to compete in and some actionable hunting tips to help you land your next big fish.

You can win a day out diving with Tim and Bryson – click here to buy a raffle ticket or visit TeamDownUnder.com

Important times

• 00:00 Preview
• 01:20 Intro
• 02:00 – How to follow Bryson’s journey and support: TeamDownUnder.com, YouTube, and raffle details.
• 06:16 – Interview begins: Bryson and Nick’s home, gear talk, and the realities of prepping for big competitions.
• 08:30 – Deep diving, equalization techniques, and learning from experience vs. formal training.
• 13:00 – The psychology of depth, risk, and decision-making in spearfishing.

• 18:00 – Conservation, spillover effects, and the importance of green zones.
• 22:00 – Mentors, community, and the value of learning from others.
• 28:00 – Gear deep-dive: Wetsuits, fins, guns, and the evolution of equipment.
• 35:00 – Identifying fish, reading the environment, and advanced hunting techniques.

• 40:00 – Wild stories: Boat mishaps, close calls, and the camaraderie of the spearfishing community.
• 50:00 – Grading systems for divers, safety, and the importance of team dynamics.
• 60:00 – Dream fish, favorite dive buddies, and what spearfishing means to Bryson.