Hi,
I've only been spearfishing for about 2 seasons. I tend to go with friends that started around the same sort of time and therefore we've mainly been figuring things out for ourselves (with a lot of input from the forum!).
I really didn't have a great season last year, it was much better the year before where I knew less and had less gear but, I'm determined to do get out more and progress this year.
I know answers to these questions will vary hugely, some of you have boats or kayaks etc but...
What's the average depth you dive/hunt in when out spearfishing?
How close do you tend to stay to the shore?
I'm curious because while I have a float etc, I still tend to stay within the first 50-70m of the shore and seem to only dive around 1-4m (on average this is). Obviously if it drops off fast I'll be closer in.
I know this is partly because I'm still finding my way and not ever having been out with someone who's really experienced, I know I still have much to learn. Saying that, I'm beginning to think I need to explore a little further out and deeper.
I'm thinking of doing a freediving course this year to build my confidence and safety skills which I'm sure will help.
I'm down in South West Devon (UK), mainly diving from the shore.
Again I know there is no straight answer to this (it will vary mark to mark, time of year etc) but broadly speaking, where (distance and depth wise) do you find you have most success when hunting?
Perhaps this is a silly question, but thanks in advance for you answers.
I've only been spearfishing for about 2 seasons. I tend to go with friends that started around the same sort of time and therefore we've mainly been figuring things out for ourselves (with a lot of input from the forum!).
I really didn't have a great season last year, it was much better the year before where I knew less and had less gear but, I'm determined to do get out more and progress this year.
I know answers to these questions will vary hugely, some of you have boats or kayaks etc but...
What's the average depth you dive/hunt in when out spearfishing?
How close do you tend to stay to the shore?
I'm curious because while I have a float etc, I still tend to stay within the first 50-70m of the shore and seem to only dive around 1-4m (on average this is). Obviously if it drops off fast I'll be closer in.
I know this is partly because I'm still finding my way and not ever having been out with someone who's really experienced, I know I still have much to learn. Saying that, I'm beginning to think I need to explore a little further out and deeper.
I'm thinking of doing a freediving course this year to build my confidence and safety skills which I'm sure will help.
I'm down in South West Devon (UK), mainly diving from the shore.
Again I know there is no straight answer to this (it will vary mark to mark, time of year etc) but broadly speaking, where (distance and depth wise) do you find you have most success when hunting?
Perhaps this is a silly question, but thanks in advance for you answers.
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