Noob Spearo Podcast | Spearfishing Tips, Stories and Interviews

Interview with Don Solomon Todays interview is with Don Solomon, a spearfishing legend from South Africa! Specializing in deep spearfishing, Don is a treasure trove of diving knowledge and spearfishing wisdom. Having competed in the Sardinia spearfishing world champs and regularly hunting fish in 40m-50m of water, Don dives at another level. Listen in on the conversation as we scratch the surface on what Don has to offer, we chat about spearfishing clubs, competitions, sharks, diving extremely deep and building world class spearfishing boats! Don also has personal experience with Taravarna, or decompression illness, having suffered from it in the Sardinia world champs and has some interesting insights into it and how to prevent it from happening to you. Important times 00:13 Intro 07:25 Welcome Don Solomon, president of SAUFF 08:05 Spearfishing clubs 10:15 What if I don't like competitions? 17:15 South Africa's best spearfishermen & competitions in South Africa 25:40 Your first ever fish while spearfishing 28:10 How do you deal with a fish after shooting it? 31:20 Sharks in South Africa 35:45 Building and spearfishing from boats 37:25 How to build a spearfishing boat; Osprey 420 43:55 Outboard size 53:45 Fish finder transducer hacks and tips 56:05 Deep diving is extremely accurate diving: reading electronics 1:03:20 Deep diving buddy Corry, Deep EQ 01:05:30 Why do you dive so deep? 01:10:55 Adapting to diving deep 01:15:55 Relaxing 01:21:00 Taravarna, Decompression Illness 01:28:30 How to prevent Taravarna: stay hydrated 01:34:25 The day before diving is extremely important 01:40:15 Why don't you like shooting Billfish? 01:41:15 Pathos ambassador 01:45:15 Thanks for joining us Don! Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes | Get Spear Ready and make the most of your next spearfishing trip! 50 days to better spearfishing! . 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 Shawn Wilson, the Spearfishing Pastor. Todays interview is with Shawn Wilson, the Spearfishing Pastor from Jamaica! "To share my faith through my adventures" sums up Shawn's attitude towards the spearfishing lifestyle. He is a frothing spearo from Jamaica with an and is also a pastor! Get an inside view into spearfishing in Jamaica, what fish he likes to hunt, the conditions and what life is like living and spearfishing in the Caribbean. Hear some of the funny moments along the way with some of the lessons learned. Important times 00:13 Intro 06:40 Welcome! 07:30 10:50 Jamaica as a spearfishing location 16:15 Starting spearfishing and how to go spearfishing in Jamaica 19:00 99 Spearo Recipes: 24:55 Game changing techniques 27:30 Jamaican spearo community 31:50 What gear and equipment do you use? 36:55 Freedive training in the river 40:25 Biggest struggles in your spearfishing 45:25 Spearfishing the Caribbean 48:20 When to plan a trip to Jamaica 52:00 Scary moments 56:55 Funny moments 59:10 Shrek's funny story 01:03:15 Memorable hunts 01:07:10 Spearo Q&A 01:08:40 Shawn does Spearo Q&A 01:10:45 How to hunt Spanish Mackerel 01:14:20 Water conditions 01:17:55 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes | Get Spear Ready and make the most of your next spearfishing trip! 50 days to better spearfishing! . 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 Elise Clynes and Laura Kuggeleijn Todays interview is with Elise Clynes and Laura Kuggeleijn from the Spearo Diaries Podcast! Two frothing Kiwi mermaids that are passionate about spearfishing, the ocean and catch 'n cook. The girls brought such awesome energy, make sure you go check out their We chat about the realities of running a spearfishing podcast, spearfishing in and around New Zealand, pool training, how to burley Kina/sea urchin, girl's wetsuits and loads more! Massive chat today with two speara legends, we hope you enjoy! Important times 00:13 Intro 07:05 Welcome ladies 09:05 Work and life outside of spearfishing 18:15 Starting the Spearo Diaries podcast and learning how to spearfish 28:00 What makes your podcast unique? 34:00 How to burley Kina/sea urchin 40:00 Sustainability and hunting 50:40 Catch cook lifestyle 53:50 Pool training 59:20 Spear Ready 01:03:40 Max depth vs spearfishing depth 01:09:40 Woman wetsuits 01:17:30 Scary situations 01:30:15 Competitive spearfishing 01:41:25 How to prepare for a competition 01:50:35 Spearo Q&A 01:53:05 Thanks for joining us! Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes | Get Spear Ready and make the most of your next spearfishing trip! 50 days to better spearfishing! - Use the code NOOBSPEARO for a free hat of your choice from FuckTheTaxman.com . 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 Tim McDonald, Tom Sandstrom and a bunch of other legends Todays interview is with Tim McDonald, Tom Sandstrom and a bunch of other legends on a zoom call to chat about the Mackay Beyond the Hardline Trip! Join us for an open Q&A with Shrek, Tim and Tom about what to expect from the upcoming Mackay Beyond the Hardline trip, what gear to bring, what spearguns to pack, what fish we will hunt and everything else they could think of. Head over to and show your interest in our next big trip! Important times 00:13 Intro 04:30 Welcome everyone 10:45 Tim and Tom's highlights from the Intermediate course 16:50 Welcome Smythy and Noffas! Tell us about yourselves and the vessel 20:15 Meals, showers and sleeping arrangements 25:20 Welcome to our guests: why did you sign up for this trip? 35:15 Kurt Raymond aka 37:15 Plan for diving and spearfishing 39:20 Floatlines 42:15 Water temp and what wetsuit to bring 47:50 What size speargun to bring 54:30 Logistics, travel and itinerary 57:00 Onboard friendly competitions 01:06:20 Food 01:08:30 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes | Get Spear Ready and make the most of your next spearfishing trip! 50 days to better spearfishing! - Use the code NOOBSPEARO for a free hat of your choice from FuckTheTaxman.com . 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 Luke Potts Todays interview is with Luke Potts, aka @AquaticRehab and now @luke_likes_ledges from New Zealand! Today is a big chat all about the mental side of life and how it affects our spearfishing, life on land and the world we live in. Shrek and Luke discuss ways to get ahead of and treat depression and anxiety and the role that spearfishing plays in managing your mental health. Luke also shares some great spearfishing tips on how to hunt snapper and using ledges to stalk fish, or "snapper snooping". If today's episode has helped in any way or made you think of life a bit differently, reach out and let us know in the comments! Important times 00:13 Intro 05:30 Welcome back Luke! Osmo vs GoPro 09:00 Out The Gate 11:05 Mental health issues 19:25 How do you treat your health? 25:30 Spearfishing as therapy 30:00 How to treat depression and get help 43:20 The art of ledge hunting! 48:20 Why big fish stay too far away 50:15 What advice do you give to noob snapper spearos? 52:55 How to stalk fish in open ground 57:20 Dealing with silly comments 01:10:10 Catch and release vs catch and cook 01:15:30 If you can film a fish, you can hunt them 01:20:40 01:26:30 Creating, writing and stand up comedy 01:36:05 Mental process 01:44:55 What's next in your life? 01:48:40 Last thoughts 01:51:40 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes | Get Spear Ready and make the most of your next spearfishing trip! 50 days to better spearfishing! - Use the code NOOBSPEARO for a free hat of your choice from FuckTheTaxman.com . 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 Bert & Deryck Todays interview is with Bert Keulder & Deryck Tan for part 4, the end of the WA trip! They recount a story of a wild last day of diving involving Cobia, lobster and an angry shark. Take a look back on the trip and reflect on the lessons learned, new fish speared and scary situations they came out of. A great chat around the fireplace to end off a great trip, here's to the next one! Important times 00:35 Intro 05:10 Welcome back boys 07:30 Viz, conditions and Spanish Mackerel 09:30 Crayfish hunting 12:40 17:05 Torch and 21:50 Goatfish recipe 28:20 Bert, Deryck and Shrek's highlights 33:05 Bert making fishos look bad 35:35 Biggest lessons learnt from this trip 45:20 Spectra as a shooting line 49:05 Looking back at the trip 52:25 Great bag of fish 58:05 How to find great spearfishing spots 01:01:10 Bert's shark story 01:18:14 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes | Get Spear Ready and make the most of your next spearfishing trip! 50 days to better spearfishing! - Use the code NOOBSPEARO for a free hat of your choice from FuckTheTaxman.com . 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 Melissa Brunning & Dorcas Chia Todays interview is with Melissa Brunning & Dorcas Chia! Two absolutely frothing spearas, these WA ladies are a great example of pure spearfishing passion. They have both been diving for just over two years at this point but have already racked up a scorecard most of us would be jealous of! Regularly dominating the woman's spearfishing category, hear stories and laughs from their time spearfishing together, what they do well together and what they don't do well as well as a bunch of funny stories and memorable hunts from their time in the water. Important times 00:13 Intro 04:05 Welcome Mel and Dorcas! 06:00 How did you start spearfishing? 08:35 Competition spearfishing 12:45 Struggles in spearfishing and how you overcome them 16:05 Shark in the WA Nationals 18:15 How to shoot long skinny fish and how to aim 22:25 Mel does fish ID really well 29:05 What does your dive partner do badly? 32:35 How do you hunt effectively? 37:55 Most memorable fish 47:20 Scary stories 50:50 Learning to deal with sharks 57:10 Funny moments 58:35 Bucket list and dream species 01:05:35 Using the 01:08:30 Spearfishing marlin 01:11:25 Spearo Q&A 01:16:00 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes | Get Spear Ready and make the most of your next spearfishing trip! 50 days to better spearfishing! - Use the code NOOBSPEARO for a free hat of your choice from FuckTheTaxman.com . 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 Bert, Deryck & Adam Todays interview is with Bert Keulder & Deryck Tan for part 3 of the WA trip in the greater Gascoyne region! We do a shoredive after more vehicle trouble, jeepers there are some magic places around here. But even more flies! Join us for a shoredive in a remote and rugged place with loads of great fish. A day filled with first's, banter and great memories. Important times 00:13 Intro 05:10 Welcome Deryck, Bert and Adam! 07:50 Deciding on a shoredive, entry and what conditions to expect 11:40 Adam shooting his first Jack 12:50 Deryck's first Estuary Cod 13:50 Bert's diving problem 16:30 Swim through's and doublewraps 21:50 Day 1 wrap up 27:55 Day 2 heading out in the boat, meeting friends and shooting a black wrasse 32:40 Green turtle, sea snakes, lots of fish species and describing the structure 35:40 Bert and Adam's tiger shark encounter 43:55 Shrek gets his spear stuck in a cave 20m+ deep! 49:05 GoPro on your mask 53:00 Red bass 59:20 Deryck gets his spear stuck 01:03:25 You are all great dive buddies 01:06:15 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes | Get Spear Ready and make the most of your next spearfishing trip! 50 days to better spearfishing! - Use the code NOOBSPEARO for a free hat of your choice from FuckTheTaxman.com . 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 Glenn George Todays interview is with Glenn George from Coffs Harbor! Hear stories from a legend with decades of spearfishing experience and from his times representing Australia at world spearfishing competitions, battling sharks, spearfishing with his boys and so much more. Great advice for being a good buddy, boaty and allround great partner out on the water as well as the most memorable hunts from his decades at sea. Important times 00:13 Intro 04:55 Welcome Glenn! 06:55 Strategy for the Nationals 09:10 Spanish Mackerel 14:40 Spearfishing over the past 40 years 22:45 Massive dogtooth tax and landing massive fish 29:40 Competitive spearfishing 35:35 Spearfishing in New Zealand 41:25 Why do you love spearfishing Spanish Mackerel? 44:45 Your boys shooting the same fish together 47:00 Shark stories 55:50 Representing Australia at the world championships in Brazil 01:04:30 Difference between Noob spearos and pro spearos 01:06:35 Funny stories 01:10:35 What makes a great dive buddy 01:21:25 Last thoughts 01:26:40 Thanks for joining us! 01:27:25 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes | Get Spear Ready and make the most of your next spearfishing trip! 50 days to better spearfishing! - Use the code NOOBSPEARO for a free hat of your choice from FuckTheTaxman.com . 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 Bert Keulder & Deryck Tan Todays interview is with Bert Keulder & Deryck Tan as we travel north for part 2 of the WA trip! Today we suffer a vehicle breakdown, go diving around Geraldton and chat about the highlights and memorable fish from the trip. Important times 00:13 Intro 03:20 G'day guys, we have some bad news! 07:25 Diving Geraldton 09:40 Cuttlefish and Dhufish 14:50 Berts nightmare: Deryck and the Buff Bream 18:00 Tough dive conditions 20:45 Broken anchor 26:25 Bert's onboard cooker 29:35 Plans for the rest of the trip 34:15 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes | Get Spear Ready and make the most of your next spearfishing trip! 50 days to better spearfishing! - Use the code NOOBSPEARO for a free hat of your choice from FuckTheTaxman.com . 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 Glenn and Beau George, Andrew and Korben Hart Todays interview is with Glenn and Beau George, Andrew and Korben Hart - father-son spearos entering the WA Spearfishing Nationals! Today is all about father son spearing. Hear how they prepared for the competition, the challenges they faced and how the overcame them. Spearfishing with your dad, or with your boy is such a cool thing to do! Hear how they get it right, the techniques and hunting tips they use, getting past butting heads and some actionable spearfishing tips from guys with way more experience than age! Thanks to Glenn and Andrew with their sons Beau and Korben! Go give Beau and Korben a follow on IG! Important times 00:13 Intro 03:45 Welcome Glenn, Beau, Andrew and Korben! 05:00 Father son legacy in spearfishing 06:50 How does the National Spearfishing competition work? 09:05 Best fish of day 1 10:15 Prangers, prep and Coffs Harbor Spearfishing Club 13:05 Why spearfishing is important 17:00 Fish of the trip, Crayfish Popcorn and plans for days 2 and 3 23:50 Memorable moments starting spearfishing with your kids 26:20 Scary moments - reelguns vs float lines 33:55 Worst things about spearfishing with your dad, diving around boats and spearfishing with your son 40:30 Most memorable hunts 43:50 Marlin story 51:40 Shooting big fish on a reelgun 58:20 What gear do you have for WA spearfishing? Differences in hunting 01::01:40 Spearo Q&A 01:07:20 Best advice for spearfishing and ear injury 01:17:15 Spearfishing experience 01:25:35 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes | Get Spear Ready and make the most of your next spearfishing trip! 50 days to better spearfishing! - Use the code NOOBSPEARO for a free hat of your choice from FuckTheTaxman.com . 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 Deryck Tan, Bert Keulder & Michael Tropiano WA Trip 1 Todays interview is with Deryck Tan, Bert Keulder & Michael Tropiano after a few days of diving the WA Spearfishing Nationals! Hear how Shrek and Deryck got along during the comp, the misadventures on the Hallubaloo with Bert the Old Man Blue and photography legend Michael Tropiano! Join us for WA Trip 1 for a recap of the nationals, WA dive conditions and tips and plans for the rest of the trip. Important times 00:13 Intro 05:20 Welcome 09:00 Nationals competition 12:30 Going North with Old Man Blue 19:20 Cray diving and using a Cray Loop 25:00 @tropi_the_local & @findwildphotos 31:55 Highlights of the day 38:50 Plans for the next few days 44:05 Massive tiger shark story 46:05 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links & Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes | Get Spear Ready and make the most of your next spearfishing trip! 50 days to better spearfishing! - Use the code NOOBSPEARO for a free hat of your choice from FuckTheTaxman.com . 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 Carl 'Curly' Jongedyk Todays interview is with Carl 'Curly' Jongedyk! A freediving and spearfishing instructor by day and a fin blade maker by night, Curly is a legend from WA and he took us diving! Join in on the car ride to the secret spot and hear the conversation on the ride back home again, talking about the conditions and structure they dove, fish species they saw and a bunch of memorable and funny stories along the way. Curly's fins are hard to find but well worth the effort, check out Down South Camping to buy yourself a pair. Curly also talks about the dangers of diving alone and gives a different perspective on it. An awesome guy, keen learner and frothing spearo, have a listen to this awesome chat with Curly! Important times 00:13 Intro 05:45 Welcome! 08:00 The less you want it the easier it comes 11:25 Struggles learning to dive 13:45 Training and mental trauma 17:55 Performance vs enjoyment 22:25 What makes a high risk diver? 24:20 SpearReady 26:50 Tough dive buddies 31:50 Post-dive review - conditions and structure 33:25 Fish species 34:55 Curlys Crackers fin blades! 39:10 Should I just make my own fins or buy a set? 44:30 Spearfishing and freediving courses 45:35 Student shooting his first Spanish Mackerel 47:15 Teaching new spearos 53:00 Funniest stories 54:55 Memorable Spanish Mackerel hunt 57:20 How to hunt Spanish Mackerel, spearfishing tips 01:01:25 Reef spearfishing tips 01:06:05 Great eating fish 01:09:50 What "trash fish" do you love to hunt? + fish cake recipe 01:14:50 Do a course with Curly - curlysfreediving@gmail.com 01:07:00 Diving alone 01:20:10 Spearo Q&A 01:22:30 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links Do a course with Curly - curlysfreediving@gmail.com Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes | Get Spear Ready and make the most of your next spearfishing trip! 50 days to better spearfishing! - Use the code NOOBSPEARO for a free hat of your choice from FuckTheTaxman.com . 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 Joe Pike Todays interview is with Joe Pike! Hailing from South Devon, his Youtube channel has over 45k subscribers from the videos he makes of their adventures out in the UK ocean. Sub-zero spearfishing, fighting MASSIVE Halibut and all about UK spearfishing. Hear stories of spearfishing in the UK, White Seabass, spearfishing giant Halibut in Norway, his own spearfishing shop Start Point Spearfishing and the youtube game! If you are a UK spearo go check out ! An awesome behind the scenes chat with the man with an awesome Youtube channel, he's humble, an avid learner and absolutely froths on the spearfishing lifestyle. Important times 00:13 Intro 04:55 Welcome Joe! 06:30 UK Spearfishing 09:55 Controversial fishing quotas 15:30 18:00 Failed trip to the Arctic 25:55 You own a spearfishing store?! 29:30 Presenting a TV show: Fishing The Wild! 33:00 Good spearfishing videos 43:55 Foraging wild foods 50:30 The Youtube game 56:20 Top species to hunt and how to hunt them 01:04:20 Trip to Madagascar for Dogtooth Tuna 01:10:00 Clams and Scallops 01:17:30 How to sex a lobster 01:21:35 Scary situations 01:30:25 Funny stories 01:33:20 Fish of a lifetime 01:37:55 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links on IG Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes - Use the code NOOBSPEARO for a free hat of your choice from FuckTheTaxman.com . 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 | Get Spear Ready and make the most of your next spearfishing trip! 50 days to better spearfishing!

Interview with Jørgen Jenssen Todays interview is with Jørgen Jenssen from Norway! An exceptionally successful competitive spearo, he has overcome a serious metabolic disorder which leaves him heavily fatigued all the time. Hear how discovering freediving and spearfishing changed his life and opened him up to a whole new world and how he wants to help change it for others. Learn about the best eating fish in Norway, the best hunts and locations and stories from a spearo that lives and breathes spearfishing! Norway is a bucket list destination for so many people, get an insiders perspective on this dream spearing destination! If you have any spearfishing gear to donate to Jørgen, contact @ArcticSpearo on Instagram. Important times 00:13 Intro 05:15 Welcome Jørgen! 07:10 Spearfishing changed my life 11:05 Tell us about your disability 16:25 Going from dark winter diving to winning competitions! 21:45 Target species in Norway 23:10 What is your dive process? 25:30 How to read conditions and find fish in Norway 30:10 Dive conditions, wrecks and artificial reefs 35:05 Best fish in Norway 38:05 Struggles learning to dive 40:40 Kelp forest in Norway 45:20 Cold water problems 48:20 Memorable fish 51:55 Favourite species to hunt 53:30 Competitive spearfishing vs lifestyle spearfishing 57:55 Best eating fish in Norway - Tuna of the North! 01:00:35 Shot placement on Coalfish 01:03:20 Spearguns 01:07:00 Scary situations and funny stories 01:15:35 What's in your dive bag? 01:20:55 Spearo Q&A 01:26:00 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes | SpearfishingCourses.com.au presents a spearfishing trip and course of a lifetime! Secure your spot here today! - Use the code NOOBSPEARO for a free hat of your choice from FuckTheTaxman.com . 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 | Get Spear Ready and make the most of your next spearfishing trip! 50 days to better spearfishing!

Interview with Matt Bond, aka @CutProfessor Todays interview is with Bond, Matt Bond! You may know him as the @CutProfessor from IG, but did you know he is a cook and an economist?! A major contributor to 99 Spearo Recipes, Matt has had a lifelong love for the ocean and foraging with a particular interest in mushroom foraging. Hear Matt's humble beginnings as he started hunting and foraging with his refugee friends, got his first ever speargun and learnt to get the best eating out of the world around us through years of catch 'n cook. An awesome chat today with the man behind the name, thanks for joining us Matt Bond! Important times 00:13 Intro 05:20 Welcome Matt! 08:20 Economics and Spearfishing 11:40 Learning to spearfish from refugees 25:25 Learning to spearfish 32:55 Your first real speargun, mahogany vs teak 40:45 First hunt with a real speargun 46:45 Great White sharks, White Seabass and Shark Shield 57:30 On-land foraging for mushrooms 01:11:10 99 Spearo Recipes Crab recipe 01:19:45 How to improve your seafood 01:33:05 Scary stuff 01:45:10 Funny stories 01:47:50 Where did your IG name come from? 01:55:45 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes | SpearfishingCourses.com.au presents a spearfishing trip and course of a lifetime! Secure your spot here today! - Use the code NOOBSPEARO for a free hat of your choice from FuckTheTaxman.com . 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 | Get Spear Ready and make the most of your next spearfishing trip! 50 days to better spearfishing!

Interview with Spencer Faucher Todays interview is with Spencer Faucher, president of the Tri-State Skindivers Spearfishing Club! We have a highly experienced spearo boater on today! Thanks to his dad, Spencer has been out on the ocean all his life and has a ton of experience to show for it. Hear about the Great White sharks, massive Blackfish, his first Wahoo and the in's and out's of running a spearfishing club! Get bonus tips on how to be a great boaty, spearfishing clubs and networking with spearos all over the world to go spearfishing more often. Important times 00:13 Intro 05:20 Welcome Spencer! Who are you and what do you do? 06:45 Tri-State Skindivers Spearfishing Club 13:10 How did you start spearfishing? 14:30 MASSIVE Blackfish 18:45 You and your dad are massively into your boating 23:00 Great White sharks in Cape Cod, Massachusetts - 30:20 Fighting sharks for fish 34:05 Your favourite fish species to hunt 39:20 Your first Wahoo! 46:25 Great Boatie basics 55:10 Spearo networking on the West Coast with 58:45 Spearfishing all over the world 01:02:55 It's not a club, it's a network - how do you run your spearfishing club? 01:09:50 Sponsors 01:15:15 Scary stuff 01:18:35 You and your dad make your own timber spearguns? 01:23:50 Safety mech on the speargun 01:27:55 Tell us more about your dad and the rest of your family 01:31:25 Spearo Q&A 01:45:40 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links on Instagram on Facebook on Instagram Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes | SpearfishingCourses.com.au presents a spearfishing trip and course of a lifetime! Secure your spot here today! - Use the code NOOBSPEARO for a free hat of your choice from FuckTheTaxman.com . 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 | Get Spear Ready and make the most of your next spearfishing trip! 50 days to better spearfishing!

Interview with Kurt Raymond, aka @Exhale_Adventures Todays interview is with Kurt Raymond, aka @Exhale_Adventures in part 3 of our Mackay trip! A coal miner with an extraordinary froth for spearfishing, Kurt Raymond is a local Mackay spearo that you've no doubt seen on social media. Frothing on 3-4m viz, dealing with bull sharks and tips on how to hunt Spanish Mackerel are part of today's show! We go behind the scenes of his Youtube videos and learn what it's really like going blue water spearfishing for the first time, spearing wearing a camera and so much more. Something Kurt is well known for is his rebuilding of the Iconic Haines 565 boat, he shares his tips, advice and the things he learnt along the way. If you love spearfishing videos then go check out Important times: 00:13 Intro 05:20 Welcome Kurt! 09:50 Finding viz and predicting conditions 13:10 15:30 First time going blue water hunting 18:55 Speargun setup for blue water hunting 22:50 Float line for blue water diving 27:40 Spanish Mackerel hunting tips that work 32:40 How to shoot Spanish Mackerel 36:30 Bad viz diving 39:20 Anxiety in bad viz with sharks 40:50 Solo diving and blacking out 46:50 Anchoring vs boaty 50:25 Instructors course 57:55 01:08:55 Electronics and hydraulic lines 01:17:45 Starting @Exhale_Adventures 01:20:25 Ditching GoPro for DJI 01:24:20 How to dive with a GoPro 01:27:50 Spearfishing bucket list 01:29:45 Spot burning 01:33:40 Scary stuff 01:37:00 Funny stuff 01:38:00 Spearo Q&A 01:40:25 01:41:35 Thanks for joining us! 01:43:15 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes - Use the code NOOBSPEARO for a free hat of your choice from FuckTheTaxman.com . 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 Dustin Mann with Smythy and Noffs Todays interview is with Dustin Mann with Smythy and Noffs LIVE from the Neptune Spear & Dive store! We chat with @DeepDropDusty about spearfishing in Airlie, doing monster trips to the outer reef, managing huge tides and poor viz, tips to hunt Mangrove Jack, Spanish Mackerel and so much more! The boys from That's Chat stoke the banter and ask some really good questions. This one has a ton of actionable info that will improve your spearfishing! Apologies for the audio quality, our Patrons have provided us with new cables! Enjoy this chat with Dustin Mann, Shrek and the That's Chat podcast boys! Important times: 00:13 Intro 05:20 Welcome 06:30 Youtube adventures with Cainit 08:50 Big tides in Airlie 10:35 How to find spots to dive 12:05 Planning your dive trips 14:30 How far out do you go? Big trips with big guns! 19:00 Scary stories 19:50 Airlie spearfishing compared to other areas 27:30 How did you improve your diving? Freediving courses 31:55 Your Noob problems and mistakes 35:35 Jobfish 40:10 Spanish Mackerel 43:25 Ciguatera poisoning 52:50 Spanish Mackerel hunting tips 57:10 Mangrove Jack hunting tips 59:00 Cave diving 01:07:50 Scary stories 01:13:55 Funny stuff 01:16:35 Spearo Q&A 01:19:25 Audience questions 01:23:10 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

Interview with Thomas Smythe and Ryan Noffke aka Smythy and Noffs Todays interview is with Thomas Smythe and Ryan Noffke, aka Smythy and Noffs from the That's Chat podcast! They run an awesome show that ranges from spearfishing to MMA, working out to banter and all sorts in between. They are a pair of funny blokes that live in an amazing place for spearfishing and absolutely froth on the lifestyle. Hear what it's like living and spearfishing on the Great Barrier Reef, dealing with sharks, how to hunt better and so much more. Important times: 00:13 Intro 05:30 Welcome Ryan and Tom! 09:20 Where did the podcast start? 11:20 Spearfishing history 23:10 Spearfishing in Mackay 31:05 Memorable fish and hunts 35:05 Shot process 38:55 How do you aim 41:50 Hunting Tuskies 46:35 Gus the Blue Groper 48:50 The future of the That's Chat podcast 54:35 Scary stuff 01:08:00 Funny stories 01:16:15 What resources helped you improve your spearfishing? 01:22:10 Eastern Voyager spearfishing trip and future plans 01:25:10 Sharks 01:29:15 Best piece of spearfishing advice 01:34:35 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