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Spearfishing in Germany
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As far as I know, no. All the posts Ive seen by German divers have indicated its illegal.
But where would you dive anyway? The dirty, dirty Nordsee, or in the polluted rivers?
But where would you dive anyway? The dirty, dirty Nordsee, or in the polluted rivers?
When my father got his fishing license it involved a lot of money and tests, so I dont think you'll even be able to get a license to fish, let alone spearfish in freshwater.
Leave the gun at home!
Leave the gun at home!
@ Huan: Are you sure?
I've been to croatia (sea) a few weeks ago and read in a (non-diving) magazine that spearfishing is not allowed there. I was really surprised because in almost all mediterrean countries it is allowed.
For me it's not so important because I don't spearfish.
I just know definitly that in german rivers and lakes spearfishing is not allowed.
MANUEL
I've been to croatia (sea) a few weeks ago and read in a (non-diving) magazine that spearfishing is not allowed there. I was really surprised because in almost all mediterrean countries it is allowed.
For me it's not so important because I don't spearfish.
I just know definitly that in german rivers and lakes spearfishing is not allowed.
MANUEL
Here is a Croatian Spearo site address and a few more web addresses for info
Sorry Croatian site is in Croatian. I think scuba spearing and using torches may be banned and a few more rules but spearing is OK
http://www.efsa.hr/glavna.htm
http://www.divenewzealand.com/articles.asp?sid=303 11.
Where can I find more information on diving and spear-fishing in Croatia?
In every bigger tourist centre, in harbor master’s office you can get permits for fishing and spear-fishing. Information on diving possibilities in Croatia can be found on Croatian diving association’s site.
Sorry Croatian site is in Croatian. I think scuba spearing and using torches may be banned and a few more rules but spearing is OK
http://www.efsa.hr/glavna.htm
http://www.divenewzealand.com/articles.asp?sid=303 11.
Where can I find more information on diving and spear-fishing in Croatia?
In every bigger tourist centre, in harbor master’s office you can get permits for fishing and spear-fishing. Information on diving possibilities in Croatia can be found on Croatian diving association’s site.
spearfishin (no scuba!) in croatian sea is perfectly legal, everywhere except in the small specific areas protected as nature's sanctuaries. Notice that when you're there you must purchase a fishing license fo 1, 3, 7 or 15 days at the local coast guard, or also in fishing gear shops. In the same places you may get information about local rules. Remember to carry the buoy: controls are very strict.
A small hint: Don't even try ask German divers about spearfishing. People will lynch you for just thinking about it!
People here have no idea and think its all about killing as manny fish as possible and as cruel aspossible. Pretty silly!
Fishing without a license is no good idea either.
Maybe its allowed in the czech republic?! Close to munich.
People here have no idea and think its all about killing as manny fish as possible and as cruel aspossible. Pretty silly!
Fishing without a license is no good idea either.
Maybe its allowed in the czech republic?! Close to munich.
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Ricochet, is correct "Don't even try asking German divers about spear fishing"
The Germans have this national guilt complex when it comes to killing things. Most Germans I have meet didn't know how to load a gun and didn't want to learn. Because it could make them look like Nazi’s. They think I am a waked out American who likes to kill fish.
The Germans have this national guilt complex when it comes to killing things. Most Germans I have meet didn't know how to load a gun and didn't want to learn. Because it could make them look like Nazi’s. They think I am a waked out American who likes to kill fish.
Hi,
I am german and I'm a spearfisher, too!
In Germany it is official illegal. But I know some guys fishing here,too.
We have beautiful lakes with good fish.
When they catch you, you must be fined a lot of money and will get an accusation because of poaching.
I always fish in mediterranean sea. Last week I was in Mallorca. Sometimes you can find very cheap flys.
the picture is shooted yesterday, and today I'm back in Germany
I am german and I'm a spearfisher, too!
In Germany it is official illegal. But I know some guys fishing here,too.
We have beautiful lakes with good fish.
When they catch you, you must be fined a lot of money and will get an accusation because of poaching.
I always fish in mediterranean sea. Last week I was in Mallorca. Sometimes you can find very cheap flys.
the picture is shooted yesterday, and today I'm back in Germany
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no, I never had problems with the spearguns at the airport. Of course, you can not take them as hand luggage :duh
You have to pack them safely and they take them into special luggage.
Sometimes I have problems with my weight belt, because they can not recognize it when they x-ray it.
I have more trouble when I fly with filming equipment for my job ;-)
You have to pack them safely and they take them into special luggage.
Sometimes I have problems with my weight belt, because they can not recognize it when they x-ray it.
I have more trouble when I fly with filming equipment for my job ;-)
Hey Murat:
I think that in this case being a woman helps in the airports regarding the spearGUNS topic rofl and they don't hear the word GUN anymore.
They treat Vivien nicely, not like to most of us guys..we must look like terrorist with those artifacts :duh
Cheers,
Roberto
I think that in this case being a woman helps in the airports regarding the spearGUNS topic rofl and they don't hear the word GUN anymore.
They treat Vivien nicely, not like to most of us guys..we must look like terrorist with those artifacts :duh
Cheers,
Roberto