So most of us here know alot of tips and tricks to make a trip easier or to improve our chances of getting fish. But I also see alot of newcomers on the site asking questions and reading alot of really really old posts to get answers to some questions they mite have. Sooo I thought it a good idea to comply a list of tips and tricks, that we may have shared here before or not yet to help the newbies to the sport and maybe perhaps even us regulars can learn something new
1. Allways carry a knife when diving, flat low profile and not to big works best when freediving and spearfishing.
2. When you get a new mask, rub the inside of the lenses with toothpaste before use to remove any silicone residue and so to stop it from fogging up. Some say a round in the dishwasher on cold wash works too but I havent tried it. When deciding on a mask I find low profile with black silicone skirtings works best for spearing.
3. When deciding on a new pair of fins try on as many as you can before you buy.
4. A opencell custom made suit will keep you warmer and more comfortable in the water than any other suit you buy of the shelf.
5. In sharky waters never string fish on your body, use a float
6. When in areas with heavy boat traffic a float is a necessity, the more visible the better, use a float every time you dive so that it becomes part of your kit.
7. Rinse gear in clean water after every dive and let dry in a well ventilated cool dark place.
8. Carry a iron file in your dive bag so that you can sharpen your spear tips when you hit a rock.
9. Learn what tides and wind patterns produce the best diving conditions to improve your chances.
10. Silence and stealth is the key to successfull hunting for most any fish species
11. Learn what fish are available, how they look and what the minimum size should be before you start hunting a area.
12. A 1.1m gun is a good allround starting gun in areas with cleaner water while a 750mm is a better option for low viz areas like UK waters and such.
13. Viz/vis means visibility...
14. When swithching from steel to dyneema wishbones, make sure to round the edges of the spear notches, if you dont the dyneema will cut through quickly.
15. Alot of divers disable the safety catch on their triggers as this amounts to most missed shots ( allthough few will say so
16. Gather as much knowledge as you possibly can about your bodys abilitys and functions when low on oxygen before you start deep diving and hunting on your own in open water. Preferrably do a freediving coarse before you start, this will also improve your diving abilitys and chances of getting fish.
17. Never fire a speargun out of water, its a weapon you know...
18. Spend as much time in the water as possible to become aquanted with your gear.
19. Allways have a buddy present in the water. One whos watching you and knows what to do should you black out.
20. This one according to me is the most important when it comes to the international unspoken rules of spearfishing, IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW WONT BE EATING IT DONT KILL IT...
21. A simple snorkel is often better than the ones with valves and things, go for a comfortable fit in your mouth and one that has a bit of bend in the tube works well in kelpy areas.
Ok thats me for now, Ill add more later if I remember something more, over to the rest of you fellas...
1. Allways carry a knife when diving, flat low profile and not to big works best when freediving and spearfishing.
2. When you get a new mask, rub the inside of the lenses with toothpaste before use to remove any silicone residue and so to stop it from fogging up. Some say a round in the dishwasher on cold wash works too but I havent tried it. When deciding on a mask I find low profile with black silicone skirtings works best for spearing.
3. When deciding on a new pair of fins try on as many as you can before you buy.
4. A opencell custom made suit will keep you warmer and more comfortable in the water than any other suit you buy of the shelf.
5. In sharky waters never string fish on your body, use a float
6. When in areas with heavy boat traffic a float is a necessity, the more visible the better, use a float every time you dive so that it becomes part of your kit.
7. Rinse gear in clean water after every dive and let dry in a well ventilated cool dark place.
8. Carry a iron file in your dive bag so that you can sharpen your spear tips when you hit a rock.
9. Learn what tides and wind patterns produce the best diving conditions to improve your chances.
10. Silence and stealth is the key to successfull hunting for most any fish species
11. Learn what fish are available, how they look and what the minimum size should be before you start hunting a area.
12. A 1.1m gun is a good allround starting gun in areas with cleaner water while a 750mm is a better option for low viz areas like UK waters and such.
13. Viz/vis means visibility...
14. When swithching from steel to dyneema wishbones, make sure to round the edges of the spear notches, if you dont the dyneema will cut through quickly.
15. Alot of divers disable the safety catch on their triggers as this amounts to most missed shots ( allthough few will say so
16. Gather as much knowledge as you possibly can about your bodys abilitys and functions when low on oxygen before you start deep diving and hunting on your own in open water. Preferrably do a freediving coarse before you start, this will also improve your diving abilitys and chances of getting fish.
17. Never fire a speargun out of water, its a weapon you know...
18. Spend as much time in the water as possible to become aquanted with your gear.
19. Allways have a buddy present in the water. One whos watching you and knows what to do should you black out.
20. This one according to me is the most important when it comes to the international unspoken rules of spearfishing, IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW WONT BE EATING IT DONT KILL IT...
21. A simple snorkel is often better than the ones with valves and things, go for a comfortable fit in your mouth and one that has a bit of bend in the tube works well in kelpy areas.
Ok thats me for now, Ill add more later if I remember something more, over to the rest of you fellas...