Better Spearfishing
Everything you ever wanted to know about spearfishing....and more! Nick shares the tips and tricks he's learned over 30 years of spearfishing around the world to help you get more out of your spearfishing...along with some tall tales and amusing adventures along the way. Enjoy!
Episodes
86 episodes
Fish biology and how to find different types of fish
A quick recap of the Perth metro-masters competition we won and how to find different types of fish by understanding how they feed, their vision, and what their bodies are designed for.
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Episode 88
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33:20
Diving the New zealand nationals in Stewart Island
Graham and I headed over to Stewart Island in New Zealand to compete in the national competition. We had a fantastic experience diving in the cold 13 degree water and I learnt a few useful things which I share here
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Episode 87
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50:34
Longer, harder, deeper! Improve your bottom time
I share what I learnt from my recent trip with Micka about improving my bottom time, plus how to get wary tropical fish to come closer, and where to hide to give me the maximum chance
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Episode 86
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35:18
The picture versus the story
Thanks to Micka for providing the topic and ideas for this episode. This presents a different way to judge a catch : by how impressive the picture is, or how impressive the story is
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Episode 85
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21:14
Freediving in Bali
I had a wonderful freediving trip to Amed in the North of Bali to escape Perths winter. I describe the place and why its become the freediving mecca for this part of the world. The reef was awesome and I focused on video-fishing. Highly recomme...
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Episode 84
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20:34
Winter diving
Quick update on the podcast and some pointers and tips for winter diving
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Episode 83
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25:13
I hated floatlines, now I love them. Here's why
For the last 20 years I've mostly used reelguns. I started using floatlines again this year, and to my great surprise I'm loving them. In this episode I share what I've learned about floatlines, and why I'm now using them. Plus my new favourite...
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Episode 82
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42:20
How to do well in spearfishing competitions
I share some tips and tricks on how to prepare for spearfishing competitions if you want to place well. Enjoy
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Episode 81
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35:00
The one thing the spearfishing-industrial complex doesn't want you to know!
Something a bit lighter in this podcast. I share a secret tip that everyone can use to catch great fish, using the gear they already have, and diving to the depth they are comfortable at. Enjoy
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Episode 80
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22:41
Diving alone?
Don't dive alone! It's the best safety advice we have. In this episode I share details behind this, as well as the different risks between spearfishing and freediving, plus some extra safety tips to keep you safe in the water
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Episode 79
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42:14
Macro versus micro diving
I share what I learned from competition diving and how "micro" diving can help you catch different fish even on heavily dived spots
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Episode 78
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34:04
Keiren Limpus interview
Keiren is a top level diver competing both nationally and internationally for Australia. We dove the Australian national titles together, then Keiren sat down to share his story and learnings, as well as his spearfishing coaching courses
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36:03
Choosing the right fins
Confused over which fins to gey? Plastic, fibreglass, carbon fibre, softs or mediums....in this episode I explain all the factors involved plus some simple tests you can do to choose the best option for you
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Episode 78
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44:19
What I learned from William Trubridge
William Trubridge is an elite professional freediver who gave a talk at Adreno here in Perth recently. I share my takeaway learnings from his talk, as well as some mental techniques I use for spearfishing.Thanks for the great talk William&n...
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Episode 77
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21:45
Many little lessons
A random collection of all the interesting tips and tricks I learnt from 40 divers over the last few weeks competition
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Episode 76
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39:03
Overview of the interpacific championships in New Zealand
I share my experience of competing in the interpacific championships in New Zealand, what I learned, plus what I liked and disliked
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Episode 75
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45:28
Finding the good spots
Finding the good spots a.k.a. scouting. In this episode I share how to scout from either the shore or a boat and what to look for to find good spots that will produce fish
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Episode 74
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37:22
How many spearguns do you need?
Spearguns!! Everyone's favourite topic. But how many do you really need to catch the fish you want? In this episode I share the factors you need to consider when building your arsenal of spearguns
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Episode 73
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36:05
Winning the South Australian State titles with Ethan Yeo
Ethan joins me in this podcast to share his recent win of the South Australian Spearfishing State Titles, as well as details about diving South Australia. Ethan's story is a true zero-to-hero success story - from starting spearfishing ...
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Episode 72
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35:04
El Nino weather
We are having an El Nino event here in Perth this summer, with lots of strong offshore winds. I discuss my last two weeks diving and how the weather has affected this, plus some new rollergun findings
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Episode 71
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30:18
Why do we spearfish?
Something a bit different- I go through some philosophy and biology to try understand what drives us to dive
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Episode 69
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21:13
Speargun accuracy and rollerguns
This is a technical one - the results of testing all my spearguns on a target, the theory and physics behind accuracy, then testing my three new rollerguns and being very pleasantly surprised
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Episode 68
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48:05
Dive shallow
After a great dive this weekend where the deepest dive was 3m, I realised that you can learn practically everything you need to know about hunting fish in really shallow water. I share the techniques and tricks to use in shallow water. Seriousl...
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Episode 67
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41:42
Australian Spearfishing Team Profile: Trevor Ketchion
In this episode pro diver Trevor Ketchion joins to share his experiences and give an overview of how international spearfishing competitions work, plus how you can support the Australian team for the upcoming interpacific competition. Keep tune...
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Episode 65
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33:27
In the Australian spearfishing team
I'm happy to share I was selected to represent Australia in the national spearfishing team in the Interpacics competition in March 2024 in New Zealand. In this episode I give a brief overview of the competition structure, then share how I'm ide...
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Episode 64
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25:44