What’s the difference between the Hawaiian sling vs pole spear?

hawaiian sling vs pole spear

Not all pole spears are made the same, and there’s a key difference when comparing a Hawaiian sling setup to the traditional pole spear. In short, A pole spear is a spear and tip, with a rubber sling attached to the end. A Hawaiian sling is more like a slingshot, the shaft feeds into a […]

AB Biller Stainless Steel Professional Speargun Review

spearguns ab biller stainless steel pro

AB Biller make a great range of spearguns for those new to spearfishing. And AB Billers Stainless Steel Professional speargun incorporates all the features we love from their wooden spearguns in a metal version that’s tougher than ever. Manufactured by a proud American company, there’s a lot to love with this speargun especially if it’s […]

How to fix a wetsuit tear that’ll last forever

how to fix a wetsuit tear

I’ve got a tendency to push things a little too far when I’m spearfishing. And after getting washed over the rocks chasing the schools of fish swimming in the wash, I discovered two holes. One in my leg, which would eventually heal. The other I was much more distressed about. I’d torn a 4-inch gash […]

Comprehensive guide to spearfishing techniques

Guide to spearfishing techniques

I’ve been in an out of the water my entire life. But I’ve got a problem. When spearfishing with new people I’m often surprised at their lack of experience. Especially with different spearfishing techniques. Sure, they’re great in one area. But if you want to bring home fish, day after day, you need confidence no […]

Why you need a camo spearfishing wetsuit

diving in a camo spearfishing wetsuit

One of my favourite innovations in spearfishing is the open cell camo spearfishing wetsuit. When I first started spearfishing, we had minimal choice. Everything was closed cell, which meant you were using thicker and less comfortable options in the water. These traditional wetsuits worked to keep you warm, but they didn’t offer any real advantages […]

Spearfishing accidents: Don’t let your dive turn disastrous

spearfishing accidents

Having seen some particularly nasty spearfishing accidents in my time, you’d be surprised to learn just how much can go wrong when you’re in the water. Because when you’re at the bottom of the ocean, armed with all your gear, it can be easy to forget the spearfishing dangers that exist. I’ve been washed over […]

How to catch lobsters by hand

how to catch lobsters by hand

When I first discovered a cave full of lobsters spearfishing I was stunned. I never knew you could catch lobsters by hand. But over the years I learnt where to look, and how I could quickly and easily pull these lobsters out of the cracks and crevices they were hiding in, because they’re absolutely delicious. […]