Noob Spearo Podcast | Spearfishing Tips, Stories and Interviews

Interview with Lenny Logsdail aka Aquatic Apes Todays interview is with Lenny Logsdail aka Aquatic Apes! You may know him from Tiktok, Instagram and Youtube, here is his story of how he started spearfishing, how he ended up in Bali, Indonesia and how he went from 0 - 2.3 million subscribers! Hear about spearfishing in Bali and around Indonesia, hunting huge dogtooth tuna and wahoo, island life, filmmaking and Youtube! We hope you enjoy this episode with a legend of the spearfishing Youtube game! Important times: 00:13 Intro 05:55 Welcome! 08:00 How to achieve Youtube success 11:30 Moving to Bali, Indonesia 14:20 Indonesia vs Florida 19:00 Your big Hollywood movie career?! 20:40 How to go spearfishing in Bali 28:35 How to get rid of the rust 30:35 Walk us through your speargun and float setup 35:10 How to shoot more big fish 37:45 A budget friendly, DIY trip to hunt Dogtooth Tuna 40:55 Why do you love spearfishing? 45:05 Asian foods 49:25 Tell us about your Youtube channel! 53:50 Spearfishing with a camera 01:00:30 Controversial videos: for the Karens! 01:07:25 Where do you find your music? 01:11:45 Monetizing your channel 01:18:50 How to get better 01:25:15 How do you plan and write videos 01:29:40 Getting better at whatever you do 01:36:15 Practical film making tips 01:41:15 Losing a friend: Shallow Water Blackout 01:48:10 How to buddy dive better 02:05:10 Spearo Q&A 02:09:30 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | Get 10% off Sharkshield Technology | Freedom7 or Scuba7 enter the code NOOBSPEARO | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | 99 Spearo Recipes use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

Interview with Andy from the Stalk Outdoors Podcast! Todays interview is with Andy from the Stalk Outdoors Podcast! Andy is a frothing spearo and an avid outdoorsman with a particular interest in bow hunting. We chat about his spearfishing story, his days in the commercial dive industry, scary stories and some epic fish hunts! Get some excellent and practical tips on gear, spearguns, fins and so much more. Go have a listen to the and hear his interviews with other legend spearos and hunters like Trevor Ketchion, Zachary Schmidt and many others! Such a good conversation, thanks for being on the show mate! Have a listen to the Important times: 00:13 Intro 08:55 Welcome Andy! 12:45 Keeping spots secret 19:15 Where did you start spearfishing? 27:30 Working in the dive industry 34:50 Being a spearo dad 39:05 Have you taught spearfishing before? 42:00 How do you get from 10m down to 15m+? What tips do you have? 45:35 Scary stories 50:25 Ego in spearfishing - pushing too far 01:00:00 Favourite species to hunt 01:04:55 Spearfishing techniques and tips 01:09:40 Recent success story: Red Emperor 01:12:50 Shrek's Red Emperor story 01:17:40 What gear is in your dive bag? 01:20:00 Spearguns 01:28:50 Fins 01:37:25 Don't dress up like a christmas tree 01:41:00 Tell us about the Stalk Outdoors Podcast! 01:45:00 Thanks for being on the show Andy! 01:46:00 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links Listen to the Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | Get 10% off Sharkshield Technology | Freedom7 or Scuba7 enter the code NOOBSPEARO | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | 99 Spearo Recipes use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

Interview with Matt and Ben Crisp Todays interview is with Captain Matt and his First Mate Ben Crisp! A massive thanks to Matt and Ben with Prosail for hosting us on our Whitsundays Spearfishing and Sail trip! The Crisp brothers are veteran sailors that looked after Shrek, Eckart and the crew while sailing around the Whitsunday Islands! With praise all round for dealing with the rugged windy conditions, keeping everyone safe and putting them on some good fish - they did a legendary job this week! Hear some BTS stories of the wins, close calls, spearfishing tips and tricks and the usual banter you'd expect from Shrek and the crew. Again a massive thanks to Prosail and Salt Sessions for making this trip happen! Important times: 00:13 Intro 06:55 Welcome Matt and Crisp! 10:55 Where did your love for sailing start? 14:40 What goes into planning a trip like this? 16:25 How did you start spearfishing? 17:55 How do you dive deep? How to hunt effectively & how to find fish 24:00 Fish species! Red Throat Emperors, Mangrove Jack & the ones that got away 31:55 Teamwork spearfishing: when the fish fight back! 35:40 Matt's scary stories: pushing your limits too far 43:20 Ben's scary stories 48:30 Blackspot tuskfish 50:05 Cobia and Bullray 57:30 Line awareness, some stupid decisions and doing way too much at once! 01:02:40 Bombing seamounts, Dogtooth tuna with the Back to Basics boys and tiny coral trout 01:09:20 Funny stories 01:20:00 What dive gear do you use? 01:25:40 What does spearfishing mean to you? 01:29:25 Favourite fish to eat and how to cook it 01:31:00 Dream list of locations or species, rugged conditions and close calls 01:38:30 We had a magic time, we'll be back for sure! 01:39:10 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | Get 10% off Sharkshield Technology | Freedom7 or Scuba7 enter the code NOOBSPEARO | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | 99 Spearo Recipes use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

Whitsundays Sail & Spear Charter Report Todays interview is a report from the Whitsundays Sail & Spear Charter! Some gusty conditions did nothing to kill the stoke of the legends that joined us on the sail and spear charter with excellent underwater conditions, loads of PB's and some great friendships forged! Here are some stories and reports from the trip, we are looking to plan another trip for 2024 so if you missed this one, the next trip will be for you! A massive thanks to everyone that joined us on our trip and made it so much fun! Another great trip from Eckart and Salt Sessions and a massive thanks to Prosail for hosting us! Important times: 00:13 Intro 06:15 Sailing out to the Whitsunday Islands 38:00 Day 1 Recap: Spearfishing 01:03:00 Day 2 Recap: Highlights and low points 01:22:30 More highlights and low points 01:41:00 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | Get 10% off Sharkshield Technology | Freedom7 or Scuba7 enter the code NOOBSPEARO | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | 99 Spearo Recipes use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

Interview with Brad Corbett Todays interview is with Brad Corbett, aka @zulus64! In celebration of world friendship day, Shrek sat down with local legend Brad in a closed-for-the-day Adreno Aspley store to chat about spearfishing! Brad is a regular out in the ocean and has hunted some awesome fish, he gives us some of his tips on being a better hunter and how good dive buddies = more fish. Being ex-military and an ex-corrections officer, Brad has a good sense of risk and risk management, hear stories of some close calls where being in the water with a buddy made the difference between life and death. All this and more in today's episode, let us know your thoughts in the comments! Important times: 00:13 Intro 06:00 Welcome Brad - World Friendship Day! 08:50 Buddy diving produces more fish 10:15 Buddy diving keeps you and your buddies safe and alive 13:15 Spearfishing/freediving courses 14:35 Pure froth moments 16:25 Spearfishing as a team sport and dealing with high risk situations 20:40 Buddying up: shooting a marlin with a reel gun, Noob divers and floatline vs reel guns 32:50 Scary moments to learn from 34:10 Weight 35:25 Sharks: "Love 'em!" 38:15 Hunting Jewfish/Mulloway and Blackspot Tuskies 40:05 Making mistakes and getting back into the groove 41:00 Speargun setup 48:10 Funny stories with your dive buddies 50:50 How to get invited back on a spearfishing boat 54:55 What gear is in your dive bag? 58:05 Budget spearfishing charter tips 59:45 Seafood and cooking tips: 99 Spearo Recipes 01:05:15 What you do differently if you had to start over 01:06:20 Dream spearfishing destination 01:07:05 Best tip for Noob Spearos 01:08:20 Thanks for being on the show! Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | Get 10% off Sharkshield Technology | Freedom7 or Scuba7 enter the code NOOBSPEARO | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | 99 Spearo Recipes use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

Interview with Ollie Craig @ollie_craig Todays interview is with Ollie Craig, a hardcore hunter and full-on frother who "makes Bear Grylls blush and Chuck Norris cry." He's a passionate great spearo born and bred in New Zealand, he loves what he does and tackles adventure head on. In this podcast we discuss topics like spearing in South Africa, shooting Striped Marlin, smackin' big Kingy's, plus loads more of local knowledge that Ollie has crafted, created and acquired over the years of his spearfishing career. Ollie is the founder of on Youtube which is STACKED with frothy content and a respectable following. if you haven't already gone and checked it out it is HIGHLY recommended. Giving the audience raw content of action packed adventures and a true insight into the spearfishing lifestyle that not too many are brave enough to accomplish! Important times: 00:13 Intro 04:10 Hardcore hunter, full on frother, welcome Ollie Craig. 06:28 How did you get started? who got you into spearfishing? 9:45 11:33 At what age did you start, and how old are you now? 14:15 Growing up in the countryside of Auckland. 16:42 Instagram 16:50 Hunting Himalayan Bull Tahr. 19:43 Motivation behind publishing content. 22:44 Getting thrown in the deep end, the super yacht with 27:22 Diving in South Africa. 29:04- Shooting Kingy's, Tips and tricks. 34:09 Experience with sharks. 41:05 What are the silliest things you've done, and what was learnt from it? 47:18 The path to mastery. Learning curves and tips for improving. 50:23 Shooting footage, is there a plan before hitting the water? 53:15 Do any other spearing channels give you inspiration? or are there any channels that are of influence? 56:13 Future ambitions for 1:00:19 Talking about species in NZ, do you have a favourite? 1:06:05 Any dive buddies? Talking about Dive Gear, From where it started to where you are now. 1:12:35 Frothing video on youtube. 1:21:50 Joe Rogan and Meateater Podcasts 1:25:45 Dive gear continued. 1:27:15 What camera are you using? 1:29:00 Reels or Float lines, which do you prefer? 1:31:01 Thoughts on safety. 1:31:50 Working at 1:38:33 What was your single best piece of advice? 1:40:26 Who have been the most influential people in your spearfishing career? 1:41:43 If you had to start all over again, what would you do differently? 1:43:05 Describe what the spearfishing experience means to you. 1:43:48 Where can people find you? Instagram | 1:45:08 Parting advice? 1:45:55 Thanks for being on the show Ollie! 1:46:16 Outro. Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | Get 10% off Sharkshield Technology | Freedom7 or Scuba7 enter the code NOOBSPEARO | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | 99 Spearo Recipes use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

Info Night: Whitsundays Spearfishing Retreat 6-10 August 2023 We had our info night for the upcoming Whitsundays Spearfishing Retreat with Noob Spearo and Salt Sessions! We invited a bunch of the Noob Spearo community to join us for a zoom call to find out more about the spearfishing and sailing retreat coming up in a month's time! All your questions + all the details you need to know about the trip: when to arrive, what gear to bring, where exactly to go, what type of diving we'll be doing, the target species we'll be chasing and everything else you wanted to know! We can't wait to go sailing and spearfishing with you all! Important times: 00:13 Intro 03:10 Welcome to the info night! 03:45 Reintroducing Eckart! 06:15 Logistics: where do we start the trip? 08:30 What fish are we targeting? Will we be able to vacuum seal and freeze it to take home? 10:20 Sleeping arrangements and spearfishing from a sailboat 13:35 Day 1 freedive refresher 15:00 What diving to expect 17:00 What gear do I need to bring? 20:10 Competitions and games onboard 20:45 Do we dive off the sail boat or will there be tender boats? 24:35 Food onboard the boat 25:30 Flying with your speargun 28:25 Is it going to be a spearfishing or a freediving trip? 30:05 When will the next trip be? 35:40 Insurance 37:10 Some of the best eating fish in Australia 38:35 Flying in for the trip 40:40 42:20 Last thoughts 44:30 What water conditions can we expect? 47:25 Speargun and roller gun advice 54:20 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | Get 10% off Sharkshield Technology | Freedom7 or Scuba7 enter the code NOOBSPEARO | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | 99 Spearo Recipes use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

Interview with David Ochoa Today's interview is with the legendary David Ochoa! If you don't know his name PLEASE go have a look at his instagram and youtube channel, you will not be disappointed! Some of the most epic spearfishing footage you will find, David has made a name for himself as a world class spearfishing guide and cinematographer. He was on the show 8 years ago and today makes his comeback to the Noob Spearo podcast with an update on his life, spearfishing stories and his epic camera and film work! Hear all about spearfishing around the infamous Latham island, his camera gear and editing workflow, making a living off of something he truly enjoys and so much more! Do yourself a favour and go check out Important times: 00:13 Intro 02:55 Patron Curly voice message 12:55 Welcome David Ochoa! 15:15 David is a force in the spearfishing world 18:05 Making a living off of something you truly enjoy 23:00 Spearfishing as a currency 26:35 A FROTHING instagram 29:20 How do you plan a spearfishing trip? 36:30 Video editing workflow 42:05 Social media and mental health 44:05 Infamous Latham: tell us about it! 50:10 Sharing knowledge and tips vs keeping info private 53:40 Warm up spearfishing to prepare for big fish 56:10 I'm a 25m diver - can I hunt dogtooth around Latham? 59:25 What is the appeal of Dogtooth Tuna and social media? 01:10:40 Tragedy in Florida 01:16:30 Video editing, story telling and cutting footage: filming vs diving 01:21:55 What goes into producing these videos? 01:25:00 Who are your spearfishing role models? 01:35:45 Poo stories 01:40:15 The realities of life 01:43:50 Thanks for being on the show! 01:48:20 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links INFAMOUS LATHAM ISLAND: Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | Get 10% off Sharkshield Technology | Freedom7 or Scuba7 enter the code NOOBSPEARO | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | 99 Spearo Recipes use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

Interview with Nick Anastasia / @teamseamonkeys Today's interview is with Nick Anastasia, aka @teamseamonkeys from Hawaii! Most people think of long boat trips and hours out to sea when they think of "bluewater" spearfishing. Nick does his bluewater spearfishing from the shore! The unique topography of Hawaii means that within a hundred meters from the shore, you can be in hundreds of meters of water! This brings its own dangers of massive current and swell, but also brings along a whole host of bluewater pelagic fish! If Yellowfin, Bluefin and Dogtooth Tuna are considered by-catch, you know you're in a good spot for spearfishing! Hear stories of epic hunts around Hawaii, close calls far out to sea, some awesome Hawaiian underwater photographers and spearos, bluewater hunting rigs and gear and so much more. Go give @TeamSeaMonkeys a follow on instagram for some epic content, guarantied to make you froth! Important times: 00:13 Intro 05:35 Welcome Nick from Hawaii! 06:00 What are you doing in Japan? 08:25 Spearfactor podcast, the Hammer & French Polynesia 10:05 Your dad's sailfish hunt 13:40 How long have you been spearfishing for? 15:25 with some amazing photography 17:50 18:35 Bluewater shorediving! Safety, gear and stories! 25:15 Angled fin blades 28:10 Amazing photoshopped Ono picture, gyotaku 34:50 Using massive bluewater roller guns, double double inverted roller! 39:55 Adapting to a large speargun 41:20 spearguns 42:20 Wahoo spearfishing tips 44:15 44:50 Explain your float and rigging system 53:55 Common Noob Spearo issues in bluewater spearfishing 58:30 Hunting Yellowfin and Bluefin Tuna in California 01:06:25 South African spearfishers are hardcore! 01:13:30 Faith and spearfishing 01:17:55 Why spearfishing makes you froth 01:23:50 Public speaking tips 01:26:40 Safety tips 01:30:25 Hawaiian spearos 01:32:20 Thank you for being on the show Nick! 01:33:50 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links spearguns Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course and the code NOOBSPEARO to get 40% off any and all courses! 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

Interview with Eckart Benkenstein Today's interview is with Eckart Benkenstein from Salt Sessions! Today is all about Southern Bluefin Tuna: how to hunt them, how to land them, how to bleed and care for them and most importantly: how to get the best seafood out of them! Caring for your catch taken to the next level as we also talk about dry aging, ceviche, 99 Spearo Recipes and so much more! Eckart runs some awesome spearfishing and freediving retreats and he has a few trips coming up soon in and around Australia as well as a massive trip to South Africa for a spearfishing and safari retreat! Visit to find out more and book your spot! There's even rumors of Eckart and Shrek teaming up for a Noob Spearo and Salt Sessions spearfishing retreat soon! Check the links mentioned below and contact Shrek to tell him you're interested! Important times: 00:13 Intro 11:55 Welcome Eckart! 13:50 Your courses are great! Kilsby Sinkhole 15:40 Seafood on the 16:15 Hunting Southern Bluefin Tuna -ocean to plate & a fisheries success story 19:50 Minimum size for Bluefin 23:35 Sexual maturity and sustainable hunting 25:15 Caring for your catch and tuna hunting gear 33:00 Bleeding tuna 38:10 Processing the fish vs preparing your hunting gear 42:15 What do you do when you get the fish home? 45:10 How to break down a tuna 48:25 Storage and transporting a large fish 50:25 Aging tuna at least 48 hours - fresh vs aged | 99 Spearo Recipes 55:30 smoked tuna 01:00:55 Dive watches - pro's and cons. Suunto, Garmin, Cressi, etc 01:08:55 01:13:15 Apple iWatch for high performance freediving? 01:17:00 01:19:45 Improving your technique - 1 word prompts and breaking the action into separate parts 01:35:00 Tell us about your freediving retreats! Whitsundays Retreat 01:39:10 Taking Noobs out to dive 01:41:00 African spearfishing retreat 01:46:00 Noob Spearo & Salt Sessions Great Barrier Reef retreat 01:49:35 How to get involved in these awesome retreats! 01:52:00 Noob Spearo and Kieren Limpus weekend spearfishing course 01:54:10 How do you do your ceviche? 01:57:15 Thanks for being on the show! 01:58:10 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links Shrek@noobspearo.com Info@saltsessions.com.au Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course and the code NOOBSPEARO to get 40% off any and all courses! 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

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 hunting. She firmly believes in the value of "one shot - one kill" and has spent her life improving her craft to become an extremely effective hunter. Hear stories of how her husband asked her out on spearfishing dates, the perfect poke bowl, tales of her world record Seabass hunts and some new and unique ways to attract fish! Thanks so much for being on the show Kelsea, it's great to see someone so passionate about hunting! If you could take one thing out of this episode: treat your fish the same way you would a deer! Important times: 00:13 Intro 05:10 Welcome Dr Kelsea Albert! 08:20 Faroe Islands whale hunting 11:25 Spearfishing dates! 14:15 Growing up hunting & one shot one kill 21:40 Halibut & spearfishing tourism, competitions 29:30 Where does your day job and spearfishing cross over? 34:30 Hunting critics 39:35 What research have you done with freediving and spearfishing? 44:30 What is the perfect Poke bowl? Give us your recipe! 49:00 Practical advice for new spearos 54:45 How do I improve my aim? 01:01:40 Unique ways to attract fish! 01:04:55 Funniest moments while spearfishing 01:10:05 The perfect first date: spearfishing! 01:14:15 How can competitions improve their safety? 01:24:50 Local knowledge and sustainable hunting 01:29:05 Memorable hunts 01:37:55 California kelp forests, 01:44:10 What gear is in your dive bag? 01:54:40 Self-determination 01:58:25 Treat your fish like you would a deer 01:59:18 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course and the code NOOBSPEARO to get 40% off any and all courses! 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

Interview with Glyn Sadler Today's interview is with Glyn Sadler! We chat all about preparing for a massive trip like this, spearfishing off a row boat and how his time in the military has helped his spearfishing. Mental health is a huge talking point, rowing for weeks on end with 3 other men in a tiny boat is going to push you to a place you probably haven't been before, Glyn has some great thoughts on how to overcome some mental challenges. We also talk about using the bathroom out on the sea and some of the hilarious stories that come with that! A special Happy Birthday to Glyn's son Harry and his wife Sarah! Important times: 00:13 Intro 05:25 Welcome Glyn! 06:35 Your military background, spearfishing and ocean rowing 12:00 Mental health 14:40 Useless people 18:00 Resilience and the reality of rowing across the ocean 30:05 Great struggle brings great victory 33:40 A hard reset for your mental health 39:00 How did the bathroom work? 42:10 Spearfishing and ocean rowing 45:05 Tell us about your boat! 52:15 Tell us about this race and the sponsors! 01:00:55 @Adventures_Per_Mare - rowing and spearfishing the UK coast 01:08:40 Fitness 01:12:15 Australian visitor out on the Atlantic 01:20:40 Spearfishing in Northern Wales 01:25:20 4.4lb Mullet 01:28:20 Spider crabs in the shallows and diving with your kids 01:33:50 99 Spearo Recipes and harvesting food from the ocean 01:41:45 Thanks for joining us Glyn! 01:42:40 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course and the code NOOBSPEARO to get 40% off any and all courses! Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

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 and exciting conversation of Trevor Ketchion and James Sakker! We even had a few Patron guests join us as we ask ChatGPT questions about spearfishing and react to them! The top 10 ethical concerns, ChatGPT vs Google, who is the best spearo, where are the best spots, hyperventilation and so much more! We also ask the most important question: Who has the most luxurious beard in spearfishing? Listen til the end to find out the answer! Massive chat that'll no doubt stir up some controversy, let us know what you think about this! Important times: 00:13 Intro 07:25 Welcome James and Trevor! 10:30 What is ChatGPT? 12:30 ChatGPT vs Google 16:10 Hyperventilating 21:25 10 Biggest ethical concerns for spearfishing: 1: Overfishing 26:40 2. Impact on non-target species 31:45 3. Habitat destruction 37:10 4. Ecological imbalance 44:20 5. Poaching 47:15 6. Endangered species 52:55 7. Human safety 53:45 8. Cultural appropriation in spearfishing 57:35 9. Contribute to invasive species 01:02:20 10. Unethical practices (scuba??) 01:06:15 Who are the best spearos and who have the most luxurious beards in spearfishing? 01:10:10 James, you had a rough spearfishing run! 01:13:50 Patron guests 01:15:00 Trevor's poo story from the Inter Pac's 01:20:30 What does ChatGPT think about spearfishing? 01:23:45 What's coming up on Catch It Grow It Cook It? 01:25:15 Female spearos 01:27:15 Submerged Psychos new videos 01:30:10 Last thoughts 01:33:30 Thanks for stopping by guys! 01:34:40 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course and the code NOOBSPEARO to get 40% off any and all courses! Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

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 skills are being put to great use following his mates around and filming their epic adventures chasing amazing fish! Learn a bit more about Sam and his past, get some insight into filming and producing South Sea Spearos and hear what it's like to dive with Great White Sharks! He also runs, with his father, the which sell some real nice floats, perfect for going up against those one in a lifetime fish! Important times: 00:13 Intro 06:15 Welcome Sam! 06:45 Lobster hunting in NZ 11:00 Filming spearos underwater 14:10 Growing up in an alternative community 17:20 Tall poppy syndrome and Facebook groups 24:40 EDH - your partner! 29:25 What's it like diving with Great White Sharks? 36:20 Cage diving 43:55 Fishery regulations 49:40 A memorable hunt or experience in the ocean 52:45 Dive safety 56:00 Your favourite or most interesting species 01:02:45 Scary experiences 01:07:05 Paper Nautilus 01:08:55 South Sea Spearos = Meat Eater 01:10:40 Almost getting speared BY a marlin 01:15:25 Pranks 01:22:10 Mahi Spearfishing 01:27:15 How do you manage your mental health being so popular on instagram? 01:30:25 Future plans and where can people find you? Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links on Youtube Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course and the code NOOBSPEARO to get 40% off any and all courses! Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

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 of being completely banned for spearos - are spearos the reason for their decline? How can I get involved and stop this ban from happening? All this and some juicy details about Tasmania spearfishing and dive conditions! Important times: 00:13 Intro 04:05 Welcome Sonny! Kaeo Landon-Lane! 05:05 Spearfishing is becoming more and more popular 09:15 Let's talk about Tasmania spearfishing conditions! 13:15 Tasmanian's love their cooking! 14:55 Where has this attack on spearfishing regulation come from? Sand Flathead 18:10 Striped Trumpeter 24:20 Bastard Trumpeter 25:55 Dislike for spearfishing: average person's view on spearfishing 36:05 Banded Morwong 40:00 Emotionally driven by a poor understanding of spearfishing: the data and figures 42:10 The rest of the regulation document 44:40 How can I get help? scalefish.review@nre.tas.gov.au 52:10 The reality of spearfishing 58:30 What drove you to become a freedive instructor? 01:04:40 Blackout experience and why to do a freediving course 01:13:50 Instructor's make a difference: how do you convince someone to take a course? 01:17:45 Buddy diving is risk management 01:20:40 Taking responsibility 01:22:50 A memorable hunt or dive trip 01:26:40 01:30:40 Thank you for being on the show! 01:32:00 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links Let your voice be heard: scalefish.review@nre.tas.gov.au www.freedivetasmania.com Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course and the code NOOBSPEARO to get 40% off any and all courses! Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

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 courses that Shrek and Keiren ran. From Noob Spearos to experienced spearos getting formal qualifications, adults to young kids - everyone had a great time, learnt new things and improved their abilities! Best of all was getting to prepare, cook up and eat our catch less than 100m from where it was shot. We hope you enjoy! visit NoobSpearo.com/SpearCourse Or you can scan the QR code at the bottom of this page! Important times: 00:13 Intro 07:35 Welcome to the 2nd Stradbroke spearfishing course! 10:50 Steven the underwater hockey spearo 12:25 You shot and smoked a fish! How was it? 13:10 Troy "Rambo" - 2 Pike in 1 shot 15:10 Nick - Amala's dad 21:05 Jeffrey "Spear Gramps" 24:30 Brandon - you shot the fish of the trip! 26:20 What take aways have you got from this course? 27:35 Amala - who was the best instructor? 29:35 Keiren - how was your weekend? 34:40 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course and the code NOOBSPEARO to get 40% off any and all courses! Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

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 been at the end of your breath hold but then that fish you've been looking for shows up? This can quickly become a recipe for disaster! Divebud aims to eliminate this worry! It is a programmable device that can analyze, set alarms and track your performance underwater. Been down for too long? You'll get a beep to remind you. Been on the surface for long enough? It'll beep and tell you! We LOVE innovative products like this, no matter what your stance on using technology in diving is, we 100% support creators like this. Have you used a Divebud? Let us know what your experience was! Important times: 00:13 Intro 02:40 Noober Stories 11:50 Welcome Divebud team! Alexey Vlaskin & Landell Archer 14:45 Where did the inspiration for Divebud come from? 19:05 Landell, what experience did you bring to the team? 21:55 Target market, Amber Bourke review of Divebud 24:45 Spearfishing experience 26:40 Devil's advocate: spearfishing and blackout 32:40 Eliminating competition in spearfishing 37:55 Customizing the Divebud 42:25 Function vs form 44:10 Programming the Divebud 48:00 Dive history 51:40 Education about Divebud 54:15 Devil's advocate: Having a bad dive day 58:20 What makes Divebud competitive on the market? 01:02:45 Future developments 01:05:20 Where can people find out more? 01:08:20 What about the GOLD?! 01:11:30 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links New Spearfishing Club Alert! Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course and the code NOOBSPEARO to get 40% off any and all courses! Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

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, big fish, bigger sharks, night diving and some amazing scenery for when you surface, Norway is a semi-hidden gem in the spearfishing world! Hear some stories and get info from a local Norwegian spearo about the spearfishing in Norway, what gear you need and what fish you can expect to encounter. Øystein runs a , if you speak the language then here is an amazing resource for you! Have you been diving in Norway? Let us know your experience in the comments! Important times: 00:13 Intro 05:25 Welcome Øystein! 07:50 Tell us about the Havkontoret podcast and how you started spearfishing 11:45 What is the vision for your podcast? 13:30 Norwegian fish farms 17:15 What is the spearfishing scene in Norway like? 18:55 Dill and Scallop pasta 22:30 Halibut! What is it like hunting them? 27:40 Massive Monkfish on little Christmas eve: how to hunt and cook Monkfish 36:45 Your family has some freediving and fishing history 40:50 The spearo lifestyle 44:55 Hunting using the tidal currents 49:30 Keeping spearfishing spots secret 50:25 You have some awesome podcast guests - the Turbot King! And other fish species to hunt in Norway 54:30 How to spearfish in Norway 56:40 Spearfishing Coalfish 01:00:20 What wetsuit are you wearing? 01:01:30 Diving in fjords 01:03:15 Norway spearfishing regulations and licenses 01:10:50 What's in your gear bag? 01:12:15 Rig line, float and flag 01:16:15 Do you have fishing competition from line fisherman? 01:18:55 Scary stuff 01:20:30 Buddy diving vs diving alone 01:25:40 Funny stuff 01:28:05 Getting caught in the current 01:30:40 Spearo Q&A 01:33:30 Thanks for being on the show! Where can people find you? 01:36:20 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course and the code NOOBSPEARO to get 40% off any and all courses! Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

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 experienced divers to be safer and more effective. He had a natural talent and excelled at freediving deep, far deeper and earlier than he should have! These 'mistakes' taught him valuable lessons that he can now share and teach to his students. Hear about freediving in the Kilsby Sinkhole, how to convince your friends or partner to go spearfishing with you and some banter from the 2 legends, Shrek and Adam! Important times: 00:13 Intro 07:10 Welcome Adam Sellars from the Pressure Project! 08:20 The magic of diving in a sinkhole 11:35 Assumed level of competence 14:45 Spearos who are anti freediving 21:00 The Pressure Project: what is it all about? 29:30 How to get your friends to go spearfishing with you! 33:25 Becoming a teacher vs being a friend 43:25 Setting your limits as an instructor 56:45 99 Spearo Recipes and cray diving! 01:04:05 Who have been the people and resources that helped you get better? 01:07:50 Separate your ego from your diving 01:17:05 Going ALL IN 01:22:15 Body-Mind connection 01:29:20 Thanks Adam! 01:31:20 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links on Instagram on Instagram Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course and the code NOOBSPEARO to get 40% off any and all courses! Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

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 spearfisherman to his development into competition and trophy spearfishing, we chat about the reasons that he's changed his approach, how competition and sport fishing can actually help keep the sea healthy and some of the hilarious stories he's had a long the way! An absolute legend with the consistent spearfishing performance to back it up, you are going to learn a lot from him! If you speak Portuguese then check out his podcast: We chat everything from diving super deep to spearfishing super shallow, how to land big fish and the in's and out's of commercial spearfishing. Thanks for being on the show mate! Important times: 00:13 Intro 08:45 Welcome Francisco from Brazil! 10:15 Tell us about spearfishing in Rio de Janeiro 12:35 Trophy spearfishing and your approach to spearfishing 14:30 Shooting from the hip, being prepared when the opportunity arrives. 16:50 Headshots and penetration - how and when to perform a proper headshot 25:05 What are the prevailing currents? 27:00 Spearfishing deeper than 30m 32:40 Hunting extremely shallow 34:20 Cheating and nefarious behavior for competitions 29:55 Spearfishing and diving with your son 39:40 What is the Rio spearfishing culture? 41:30 Confronting the spearfishing ignorance in the public: facts vs narrative 46:55 Debating anti-fishing people, sport fishing could be the answer 52:15 Seaspiracy review 54:05 Cagarras marine park 57:55 Most fish are good to eat, tell the story of fishing 01:00:40 Hired by a top restaurant in Rio 01:06:30 Seafood is a huge passion for you, what are some memorable recipes? 01:13:45 Your favourite species to hunt and how to hunt Grouper 01:16:35 Do you have problems with sharks in Rio? 01:18:40 Tough or scary situation 01:24:00 What dive gear is in your bag? Tell us about your Cressi gear! 01:28:45 What other Brazilian dive gear do you use? 01:30:25 Spearo Q&A 01:39:45 Closing thoughts 01:41:45 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course and the code NOOBSPEARO to get 40% off any and all courses! Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary