Hi everyone
A bit about myself - I'm 35 and Live in Sussex (South East England).
I have been a keen sea swimmer, fisherman and shooter from a young age.
I was living on the south coast of Devon and started spearfishing about 10 years ago.
I have put this in the beginner section as my free time has been limited due to my dogs, deer cull, and other water activities and would not classify myself as experienced!
Also most of knowledge has come from my own experience of sea swimming, shore and boat fishing and trial and error.
I realise there is a lot to learn and a huge wealth of knowledge out there - so meeting like minded people would be nice whatever level or background (as long as safety is of importance!).
I now have more time on my hands at the moment and have upcoming trips to Azores and Canaries planned.
I am lucky to get staff travel with British airways and Virgin - so I am quite open to visiting other locations and that aren't too far from major airports.
I was initially given a small pneumatic speargun from my brother who had a diving shop (this was no bigger than 50cm and had a 3 pronged tip which was easy to use - no idea of the make - says US diver technology and must be about 30 years old!).
Coincidentally there was also a Spearfishing shop in the town I lived (very uncommon for the UK) I was able to buy some basic kit as well as be convinced to try a banded speargun - I got a cressi 75cm - which has been great). I have seen people in the UK saying this is small and seems most go for a 90cm, but I have been very happy with especially due to the water visibility on the south coast. I have not used a speargun in the last year - instead I have been using polespears.
These are travel pole spears which I have also been able to take on holidays. I just change the band to a stronger one - be careful with doing this with cheaper poles can lead to them breaking at the joints. I have therefore decided to get something a bit more heavy duty for travel.
Any way I have rambled on enough.
I look forward to hearing from others - please PM or reply on this thread.
Dan
A bit about myself - I'm 35 and Live in Sussex (South East England).
I have been a keen sea swimmer, fisherman and shooter from a young age.
I was living on the south coast of Devon and started spearfishing about 10 years ago.
I have put this in the beginner section as my free time has been limited due to my dogs, deer cull, and other water activities and would not classify myself as experienced!
Also most of knowledge has come from my own experience of sea swimming, shore and boat fishing and trial and error.
I realise there is a lot to learn and a huge wealth of knowledge out there - so meeting like minded people would be nice whatever level or background (as long as safety is of importance!).
I now have more time on my hands at the moment and have upcoming trips to Azores and Canaries planned.
I am lucky to get staff travel with British airways and Virgin - so I am quite open to visiting other locations and that aren't too far from major airports.
I was initially given a small pneumatic speargun from my brother who had a diving shop (this was no bigger than 50cm and had a 3 pronged tip which was easy to use - no idea of the make - says US diver technology and must be about 30 years old!).
Coincidentally there was also a Spearfishing shop in the town I lived (very uncommon for the UK) I was able to buy some basic kit as well as be convinced to try a banded speargun - I got a cressi 75cm - which has been great). I have seen people in the UK saying this is small and seems most go for a 90cm, but I have been very happy with especially due to the water visibility on the south coast. I have not used a speargun in the last year - instead I have been using polespears.
These are travel pole spears which I have also been able to take on holidays. I just change the band to a stronger one - be careful with doing this with cheaper poles can lead to them breaking at the joints. I have therefore decided to get something a bit more heavy duty for travel.
Any way I have rambled on enough.
I look forward to hearing from others - please PM or reply on this thread.
Dan