Dorset Spearfishing 2013

[Kuya]

There's been strong wind at Southbourne over the last 24 hours, the sea is quite churned up. Not sure if Swanage is doable?
http://www.swanagelifeboat.org.uk/webcam/

 

[speerolee]

Ha....just received my new 7mm open cell socks and elastiskin 5mm gloves just need the weather to settle, then I can laugh at Alan and his numb feet

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[speerolee]

Getting desperate now. ....any vis about anywhere????? I'll even jump in portland harbour if it has at least 3m

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[AlB]

South hams a write off...

Padstow estuary looked just about doable today though?


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[speerolee]

I may well have to raid Cornwall at some point over the next week. Was thinking Nr st ives...

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[speerolee]

Some highlights of this years dives:


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[speerolee]

And a few more of 2013

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[speerolee]

And a few more of 2013

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[ashly122]

Great pics mate, some awesome fish.
Gagging to get in soon.

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[ashly122]

Hope everyone had a great Christmas!!
I take it there is no via anywhere? Would have loved a Christmas dip.

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[speerolee]

Been scanning the webcams whilst sat on the loo. But can't be certain that there is vis. Portland harbour-Ham beach to castle town is probably best bet, but with no guarantee of vis and the fact that the harbour is probably the least productive spot in the area.....

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[Tarpon Catcher]

Hi, I'm a new Dorset spearo based in Bournemouth. Have spear-fished abroad but never at home. After a great trip to Mexico with some free diving training a few weeks back and some barracuda and grouper under my belt, I'm really keen to get in the water here.

Can anyone recommend gear for the winter so I won't freeze my nuts off please?

I've got a 5mm psycho freak surfing wetsuit and 3mm boots, gloves and a hood. Will that be enough?

Guns wise I have a 55 Cressida Geronimo and a 55 pneumatic mares. Thanks

 

[speerolee]

For starters you will absolutely need a 5mm open cell 2 piece spearsuit. I would highly recommend the piccaso UK camo suit. Greg or kev can sort you out with one and all the other gear required for the UK spearo. the Picasso guys use this forum so hopefully will pick up from here and sort you out.

Most of us use 5 or 7mm open cell spearo suits, 5mm open cell socks with 5mm slip skin gloves. Carbon or fiber blade long free dive fins. Low profile mask, simple flexi snorkel, quick release belt with aprox 9-12 kilo of lead, knife, float/bouy, fish stringer, goody bag and a 75-90cm banded gun atached to aquarium airline to the float. Or a short gun / pneumatic for night diving.


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[Tarpon Catcher]

For starters you will absolutely need a 5mm open cell 2 piece spearsuit. I would highly recommend the piccaso UK camo suit. Greg or kev can sort you out with one and all the other gear required for the UK spearo. the Picasso guys use this forum so hopefully will pick up from here and sort you out.

Most of us use 5 or 7mm open cell spearo suits, 5mm open cell socks with 5mm slip skin gloves. Carbon or fiber blade long free dive fins. Low profile mask, simple flexi snorkel, quick release belt with aprox 9-12 kilo of lead, knife, float/bouy, fish stringer, goody bag and a 75-90cm banded gun atached to aquarium airline to the float. Or a short gun / pneumatic for night diving.

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Thanks a lot. I'll check out the website and make contact with the Picasso guys.

 

[ashly122]

Has anyone found any vis yet? Was hoping to get in a few times before I go back to work as it's been months since I got in and this bloody weather isnt helping.

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[ashly122]

I'm going to have a drive Round today and see if I can find a little bit if vis. If I find any I'll post on here.

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[speerolee]

I'm looking to get in tonight either poole or portland harbour. Just awaiting vis reports. Let me know how it is your end.

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[ashly122]

I'm going to look around swanage, Weymouth Portland and maybe Poole hopefully. Will do, if you get any vis reports let us know?

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[speerolee]

I'm going to look around swanage, Weymouth Portland and maybe Poole hopefully. Will do, if you get any vis reports let us know?

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I sent you a PM wuth my mobile number mate.

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[ashly122]

Yeh got that mate. Just heading off now.

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