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 in the UK Cleaning and cooking tips for spearfishing catches Conclusion By exploring the unique behaviors and habitats of each species, alongside local hotspots and sustainable spearfishing practices, you can … Read more
Your fins are your motor, and correct technique prevents cramping, and maximises the effectiveness of long fins. Spearfishers use long fins because (if used correctly), they are more powerful and efficient than shorter fins, or Scuba diving fins. Spearfishing fins are full foot fins, so traditionally they are worn with 2 – 5mm neoprene socks, not Scuba … Read more
Will camouflage improve your hunting and how does it work? There is nothing like a camo wetsuit to set you aside from the scuba divers and free diving community but are they used with good reason? There was a big debate on their effectiveness for the job in hand with views swinging like a pendulum. Do they work or don’t they?
Welcome to the land of giants; hunting bigger fish requires bigger guns.The guns range from 140 – 160cm. Some people opt for 130 which is the best ‘in-betweener’ for both reef an blue water however you’ll find it a bit short.
Whether you’re spearfishing in the UK or abroad, stepping up from hunting reefs to targeting pelagic big game giants in the deep blue is an enormous leap and must not be taken lightly.
You want to be hunting on, in and around reefs. These are rocky or kelpy areas that normally hug the coast and extend out to the open ocean. Go on google maps and check out satellite images, they are all really clear and easy to spot. Look for interesting marks in the landscape like gullies … Read more
If you can see more than 3 odd metres then you have the right to get excited! The UK is not famous for its crystal clear visibility!
Shot placement is easy to figure out. First of all you want to mentally cut the fish in half sideways – the top half, above the lateral line, is the tasty tough flesh…
In an insanely brief summary, freediving is the art of swimming downwards through water with a single lungful of air. At the core of every good spearo is a good freediver. Even if you don’t want to hunt, freediving is an amazing sport and a fantastic way to explore our beautiful coastline.
To be fair this isn’t really spearfishing as the sport would define itself – however, all spearos have caught fish this way so it deserves a mention, plus it’s a great way to get accustomed to being in the ocean.
