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A diver trained by a professional agency will be more capable of assessing a hypoxic event and responding accordingly. We believe all divers should enroll in a freediving course to better understand the information discussed in this article in more detail with the opportunity to practice them under the watchful eye of a trained instructor.
Properly positioning yourself during dives will not only allow you to maintain a streamlined position and eliminate drag, but it will also help prevent pressure related injuries.
How to practice safety while spearing in sharky waters: a discussion on shark behavior with shark safety diver, Andriana Fragola.
The reason to get certified is to develop an awareness for what’s unsafe and be able to respond to it. The best way to develop this awareness is through quality education and rigorous practice.
The ability to read fish behavior and interact with fish in an unthreatening manner is the hallmark of a great underwater hunter and a skill that will put many more fish on your stringer.
Each type of spearfishing has its own nuances, and requires a special set of skills, techniques and equipment to be successful. In this article we will give you a basic rundown of both disciplines so that you can be prepared to hunt in any environment.
After you delve into the world of apnea (breath hold) diving, learn about various diving styles, and adapt certain techniques, there will come a point where your progress in freediving will plateau if you don’t continue to tune into your apneic diving skills.
What causes good or bad visibility? Can I predict it? How do I go about finding fish? Inquire within.
Hole hunting is the process of diving to the bottom and methodically investigating these cracks, crevices and caves looking for fish. It requires patience, endurance, and some specialized gear, but the payoffs can be incredible.
The ultimate adventure recipe (2 of 2). From pounding waves while freediving and intertidal foraging, to 4x4 up a huge sketchy mountain to a cliffside meal prep with Adventure Superstar Ariel Tweto and Hitchfire!
The ultimate adventure recipe (1 of 2). From pounding waves while freediving and intertidal foraging, to 4x4 up a huge sketchy mountain to a cliffside meal prep with Adventure Superstar Ariel Tweto and Hitchfire!
Our good friend Matt Bond gifted us a hefty portion of his foraged black trumpet mushrooms. We wanted to treat that gift with the respect it deserved so we manifested a delicious, calorie and dairy rich recipe fit for a king!
RECIPE 2 of 3: During a video project with Valentine Thomas and Pescavore Seafood, our head chef was able to whip up some incredible dishes. We started Mezcal-Spiked Grilled Citrus Ponzu (Recipe) Rockfish Sashimi followed by this recipe: Pescavore Panzanella Salad - Cali Style Salad and finished with Crispy Skin Rockfish over Truffled Garden Carrot Coulis and Stone Fruit Salsa (Recipe). This catch and cook meal, was absolutely one for the books. Great friends, great food, great memories!
RECIPE 3 of 3: During a recent project with Valentine Thomas and Pescavore Seafood, our head chef was able to whip up some incredible dishes. We started Mezcal-Spiked Grilled Citrus Ponzu Rockfish Sashimi followed by a Pescavore Panzanella Salad - Cali Style Salad and finished with this dish. This catch and cook meal was absolutely one for the books. Great friends, great food, great memories!
Lately, we’ve really taken to enjoying our “experimental” dinner nights where we invite a few friends over and try a recipe that none of us have previously made. We all share in the various parts of preparation, shopping, chopping, cooking, and of course, eating! The recipe itself is simple and turns out unbelievably delicious and healthy!
This might be the best sushi accompaniment we’ve ever made. It’s so good you almost want to drink it instead of dip fish in it! This recipe is 100% worth giving a try.
This recipe is ideal for a larger fish and a larger dinner party. It is super easy to make and will work with most white meat fish!
We love to dedicate loads of time to cooking delicious, elaborate meals that take tons of time and ingredients to create, but there are also times when we are just exhausted from the day and just want to whip up something simple and tasty. This recipe is a go-to whenever we have some fish around and want to cook it fast, but don’t want to sacrifice flavor for the sake of an easy meal.
Our friend and legendary spearo, Daniel Mann, recently speared this 2lb squid and wanted to try something a little bit different than a typical fried calamari. He stuffed it with chorizo, squid pieces and onion and then sent us the recipe.
Out of the haze, one hand trying hard to hold onto his floatline, the other clutching his Alemanni double roller. He got to the surface and proceeded to yank on his floatline in a game of tug-o-war with what was no-doubt some ungodly sea monster.
To my surprise there he was again. And he was coming right at me! I stood my ground and when he got within arms reach I reached out and poked him with my spear. Big mistake.
Two personal bests were had this day and a bit of a scare from a near by fin that cruised by!
The bigger of the two lings was found in less than 10' of water sitting right out in the open! The reason this meaty ling was even spotted was due to showing new divers we met at the parking lot how to hunt for scallops! This seems to say that a little pay it forward can yield a payment in itself!
A dive recap: Last minute, friend coming through in a big way, lessons learned and a big take home prize.
After the swells kept us out of the water for over a month, it was a prime time to be reminded that the ocean is one powerful lady that deserves constant respect.
We have a LOT of ideas for community events and get-togethers, so it’s been difficult (COVID-19) to find a way to satisfy our longing to be there for the community outside of articles, conversations and images. This is one of the paramount reasons that made this meal so special.
Another hour passed, a few fish later, and I felt my float snag on something…
The commercial fishery adapts to low prices and lack of restaurant demand.
What the Industry Experts Are Saying
“The more educated our diving community is, the safer and more sustainable our hunting + foraging practices are. Communities like this are essential for keeping us all up to date and connected.”
- Adam Stern
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Choosing Spots, Identifying Dangers, Reading Conditions, Making Plans and Hunting Successfully - a comprehensive guide to freedive spearfishing from shore.