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Interpacifics preparation plus some general updates

2026/01/23

A brief update on preparation for the interpacifics competition coming up, plus general updates and sharing details from yesterday's dive

Seeing my first great white shark

2025/10/17

I saw my first great white shark last weekend! In this episode I share the day out diving and the details of the experience

Diving after a long break

2025/10/01

What happens if you haven't been diving for a while? I share what I experienced, plus an awesome new technique I discovered (accidentally!) to bring fish in. Then a new series for the podcast

What bowhunting taught me about spearfishing

2025/06/21

I recently got into bowhunting using a traditional wood longbow, and the learning experience of being a beginer again reminded me of many similarities with spearfishing

Getting your family into diving and fishing

2025/06/02

I share my recent experience of teaching my step-son and fiance to dive, as well as starting my family on fishing, and how to get young people into this great sport in a way that will encourage them

Fish biology and how to find different types of fish

2025/03/10

A quick recap of the Perth metro-masters competition we won and how to find different types of fish by understanding how they feed, their vision, and what their bodies are designed for.

Diving the New zealand nationals in Stewart Island

2024/12/17

Graham and I headed over to Stewart Island in New Zealand to compete in the national competition. We had a fantastic experience diving in the cold 13 degree water and I learnt a few useful things which I share here

Longer, harder, deeper! Improve your bottom time

2024/11/06

I share what I learnt from my recent trip with Micka about improving my bottom time, plus how to get wary tropical fish to come closer, and where to hide to give me the maximum chance

The picture versus the story

2024/10/16

Thanks to Micka for providing the topic and ideas for this episode. This presents a different way to judge a catch : by how impressive the picture is, or how impressive the story is

Freediving in Bali

2024/09/15

I had a wonderful freediving trip to Amed in the North of Bali to escape Perths winter. I describe the place and why its become the freediving mecca for this part of the world. The reef was awesome and I focused on video-fishing. Highly recommended

Winter diving

2024/08/19

Quick update on the podcast and some pointers and tips for winter diving

I hated floatlines, now I love them. Here's why

2024/07/17

For the last 20 years I've mostly used reelguns. I started using floatlines again this year, and to my great surprise I'm loving them. In this episode I share what I've learned about floatlines, and why I'm now using them. Plus my new favourite gun combination

How to do well in spearfishing competitions

2024/07/05

I share some tips and tricks on how to prepare for spearfishing competitions if you want to place well. Enjoy

The one thing the spearfishing-industrial complex doesn't want you to know!

2024/06/16

Something a bit lighter in this podcast. I share a secret tip that everyone can use to catch great fish, using the gear they already have, and diving to the depth they are comfortable at. Enjoy

Diving alone?

2024/06/05

Don't dive alone! It's the best safety advice we have. In this episode I share details behind this, as well as the different risks between spearfishing and freediving, plus some extra safety tips to keep you safe in the water

★★★★★

Zalo0401 2025/01/20

Love it

Super informative, super humble Big thanks from Texas!

gznokes 2023/05/27

Very practical topic driven podcast

I like spearfish podcasts in general, but so many of them follow the same format. They have a guest who they ask, “How did you get into Spearfishing?”...

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