Spear fishing on the ballina area

[speargrub]

Hi,
I just thought ide put the call out to anyone who wants to do some spearing around Ballina NSW. Ive been doing a bit of spearfishing lately, im relatively new to the sport and just usually head out off the shoreline around Ballina when the swell is down enough. It feels a little bit dodgy being out in the water all the time without anyone else there, im pretty keen to explore the water off some of the headlands around here but im a bit to much of a wimp to go paddling around by myself. So all babble aside if anyone living around the area reads this and is keen to head out anytime let me know, would be good if nothing else to catch up and have a chat with someone else who does some spearing.

 

[Fitzy_1982]

Hi,
I just thought ide put the call out to anyone who wants to do some spearing around Ballina NSW. Ive been doing a bit of spearfishing lately, im relatively new to the sport and just usually head out off the shoreline around Ballina when the swell is down enough. It feels a little bit dodgy being out in the water all the time without anyone else there, im pretty keen to explore the water off some of the headlands around here but im a bit to much of a wimp to go paddling around by myself. So all babble aside if anyone living around the area reads this and is keen to head out anytime let me know, would be good if nothing else to catch up and have a chat with someone else who does some spearing.

Get onto these guys and get down to a club meeting to meet people.

NSW Spearfishing Clubs | Adreno Spearfishing Supplies

It wouldn't be a good idea to be out diving by yourself if you're only new to the sport and if you're not familiar with the waters. Anything can go wrong. Are you familiar with the weather and how it affects the coast, do you have all the correct safety gear, do you know the fish limits. It's a lot easier when you're with someone that knows how.

 

[speargrub]

Hey fitzy yeah im in agreement with you, i would much rather be out there with someone else. I surf the areas where i spear usually once a week or so, so i know the area reasonably well, im pretty limited to when i can go diving to when the swell is right down so that keeps me reasonable safe in those regards, ive been learning a bit more about the fish as well and i wear a shark shield for what its worth. But yeah for safety, education and funs sake ide much rather be out there with some other folk

 

[Fitzy_1982]

Well make sure you atleast have a float and flag if your out on your own.

Have a look at spearoz, you'll get loads of guys there looking for a dive buddy.

 

[speargrub]

Cheers for the heads up, ill check spearoz out for sure

 

[Novalis]

Speargrub,

I know this post is pretty old, but worth a try.

I've just moved to Ballina from Syd and desperate for a spear! Conditions look incredable. A few lino's have pulled in bull sharks so I not sure about going solo anymore either!

Let me know if you're still keen, I'll make some time.

Cheers,
Ben

 

[Spearoazz]

Ben,
If your still keen I'm near Ballina and looking for someone else to spear with. Send me a text 0432431724

Cheers,
Azz