I was recently 'baptized' as it were into the world of spearfishing/snorkelling. And Cheers! to Erik for spending the time discussing freediving with me as well.
It was out to West Twin Lake (I think), Alberta, on September 17 where I speared the meanest 1/16 pound Perch you've ever seen with Erik's smooth, sure-fire OMER. There were several large Jack prowling the depths and I could tell they were daunted by my natural abilities in the water and by the fierce strokes of my dog-paddle. Yes, yes, they were shocked and appalled... er, I mean awed. It could only have been better if my front sinus wouldn't have wanted to explode upon diving a few meters down. Must have been the milk duds I had the night before.
I have spent time canoeing Saskatchewan's Northern lakes and rivers and I can already see spearfishing becoming an integral part of those voyages. The pristine and isolated Canadian Shield lakes and waterways are just waiting for a spearfisher to explore. I try to imagine what the ocean experience would be like, but no doubt fail to touch the reality. Either way, I'll work on dive numero two before I get too far ahead of myself.
I hope to become a solid presence in this community over time and I'll try to learn the lingo as quickly as possible. It's an amazing 'other world' of which I was completely unaware! It is only slightly disappointing that I began at the end of the season, but I gather this is the time for collecting gear to drool over until the ice breaks (or I break it). On that note, any advice on essential gear to start with is more than welcome and appreciated.
Cheers to all!
jolly
It was out to West Twin Lake (I think), Alberta, on September 17 where I speared the meanest 1/16 pound Perch you've ever seen with Erik's smooth, sure-fire OMER. There were several large Jack prowling the depths and I could tell they were daunted by my natural abilities in the water and by the fierce strokes of my dog-paddle. Yes, yes, they were shocked and appalled... er, I mean awed. It could only have been better if my front sinus wouldn't have wanted to explode upon diving a few meters down. Must have been the milk duds I had the night before.
I have spent time canoeing Saskatchewan's Northern lakes and rivers and I can already see spearfishing becoming an integral part of those voyages. The pristine and isolated Canadian Shield lakes and waterways are just waiting for a spearfisher to explore. I try to imagine what the ocean experience would be like, but no doubt fail to touch the reality. Either way, I'll work on dive numero two before I get too far ahead of myself.
I hope to become a solid presence in this community over time and I'll try to learn the lingo as quickly as possible. It's an amazing 'other world' of which I was completely unaware! It is only slightly disappointing that I began at the end of the season, but I gather this is the time for collecting gear to drool over until the ice breaks (or I break it). On that note, any advice on essential gear to start with is more than welcome and appreciated.
Cheers to all!
jolly
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