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Beginners’ guides

IFCA Rules for Recreational Fishing, Spearfishing & Foraging 2026

Planning a spearfishing or coastal foraging trip in the UK? Make sure you know the local rules before heading out. Our 2026 guide covers IFCA regulations, minimum fish and shellfish sizes, catch limits, protected species and regional restrictions, with useful diagrams and links to official guidance across England.

Categories Beginners' guides, General, UK Spearfishing Species Guide

Spearfishing in the UK – a species guide

Bass (European Sea Bass): Grey Mullet: Pollack: Bream (Black Bream): Gilthead Bream: Flatfish (e.g., Flounder, Plaice, Sole): Grey triggerfish: Local hotspots for spearfishing these species …

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Categories Beginners' guides, General, Spearfishing techniques, UK Spearfishing Species Guide

Ultimate Spearfishing & Freediving Fin Guide 2024

Freediving fins are categorised as those with closed heel pockets and a long blade usually over 70cm in length. These types of fins are specifically …

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Categories Beginners' guides, Equipment guides, General

Wetsuit Buyer’s Guide 2024 – Choosing a wetsuit for Spearfishing – Ultimate Guide

This wetsuit buyer’s guide, updated for 2024, will help you choose the perfect wetsuit fit, material, brand and more. For UK diving you will need …

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Mask & Snorkel guide/recommendations for 2023/2024

We have compiled a comprehensive list of our best sellers, customer favorites and our personal choices for masks and snorkels.

Categories Beginners' guides, Equipment guides, General

Our Top Spearguns & Polespears Updated for 2026: from £50-£500+

In this guide we review our top recommended spearguns and polespears for 2026.  You can view our speargun range here. This guide is broken down …

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Which is the best spearfishing wetsuit for you?

In this article we will cover which wetsuit you need for the UK and abroad, thicknesses, materials and finishes as well as entry level offerings …

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What size speargun do you need?

With so many guns in so many set-ups it can be difficult to know where to begin!  With that in mind we have created this …

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Spearfishing equipment beginner’s guide

If you’re starting out in the sport or seeking that upgraded, premium edge you’ve come to the right place. The brands and kit we stock …

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Spearfishing kit guide

Our useful spearfishing kit guide aims to inform the beginner and novice spearo of what you’ll need for a safe and successful dive. It will …

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