Fins & Pockets

Spearfishing in the dark with an underwater flashlight is a unique experience. You’ll see many different sea creatures roaming the night, and if you want to have any hope of catching a [...]

When you're exploring the ocean, you need a decent pair of gloves. Not only do they keep your hands warm, but the best spearfishing gloves will protect you from all sorts of nasties.

When I’m travelling, finding the best roof racks for spearguns to keep mine close, secure and out of sight has always been a challenge. And after getting two guns stolen from our camp a few [...]

When you’re travelling and want to bring your dive gear with you, the Riffe Euro Travel Series Speargun is your best choice. Giving you a streamlined, low-profile barrel that separates into [...]

I can't tell you how many spearfishing masks I've gone through. It's one of the key pieces of gear you need, apart from a good set of fins that is. But it's also one of the most difficult pieces [...]

There’s a lot to love about the Riffe Euro Enclosed Track speargun, and you’ll enjoy getting this weapon in the water for a dive. The streamlined, low-profile Euro-style barrel works. [...]

The Riffe Marauder speargun is a sleek and powerful weapon, available in sizes that’ll suit both in-shore spearfishing as well as deep, bluewater hunting. The streamlined barrel design [...]

Choosing the best spearfishing mask can be one of the most difficult decisions you'll make. I can't tell you how many spearfishing masks I've gone through. Perhaps I'm just fussy, but if my [...]

When you're looking for a cost-effective speargun, you can't go past Mako. The Mako Predator Pro 3G is one of the best on the market for the price. Of course, before we get too far I want to [...]

Once you’ve been spearfishing with a Riffe Euro Series speargun, you’re going to struggle going back to any other model. Packing a powerful, low-profile design, it’s almost a perfect combination [...]

There's something to be said about the beautiful rich color of padauk, also known as African blood wood. It's what the barrel of the AB Biller Padauk speargun is made from. Underwater it [...]

Ask any spearo and there's a good chance they've owned an AB Biller speargun or two in their time. It's like a rite of passage we all go through. If you're looking to buy your own, the AB Biller [...]

The AB Biller Teak speargun is all about class. It's a beautiful weapon in its own right, but it's also a highly accurate tool spearos have been using to catch fish for years. Within the [...]

The Rabitech Stealth Pro is a great speargun. One I know you’ll love as soon as you get your hands on it. It’s a South African designed railgun (one rivalling the likes of Rob Allen’s Tuna [...]

Hammerhead Spearguns are one of the originators of the open-muzzle design, and the Hammerhead Evolution 2 HI-Bred Speargun is a beauty. The solid-stock mahogany barrel gives it both strength [...]

The Salvimar Metal Speargun is a smart choice for an intermediate speargun. It’s light, and allows you to quickly pan side to side when you’re spearfishing, so you’ll be able to line up your [...]

The AB Biller Stainless Steel Professional speargun has everything you could want in a speargun, as they've taken the features we all know and love from their wood spearguns and incorporated them [...]

Walking into a spearfishing store is overwhelming. Especially if you're new to spearfishing. There's so many shiny new toys, you don't know where to look. You just want to buy the best speargun [...]

Today I'm going to cover one of my favorite spearguns, the Rob Allen Tuna Railgun. You can't go wrong with the Rob Allen brand when it comes to spearguns. They just do it right. Rugged. [...]

I've spent the better part of the last 30 years in the water, or dreaming about my next spearfishing adventure. And with spearfishing getting more and more popular, one question I get asked again [...]

Many people struggle with the different types of spearfishing fins. Choosing between bodyboarding flippers, snorkeling, scuba, and freediving fins, one thing is sure. They’ve got the same [...]

Buying a Hawaiian Sling can be a smart move, especially if you live in an area that doesn’t let you use a “triggered” speargun to get in the water and hunt some fish. In this [...]

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 [...]

One of the most critical pieces of spearfishing equipment you need for your spearfishing adventures is a dive float and flag. Not only does it make you much more visible in the water to any boats [...]

I've spent more than I care to admit on spearfishing gear over the years, and in this guide, I'd like to simplify it for you. When you walk into a dive shop it can be hard to know where to [...]

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 [...]

The first time I got my hands on a pneumatic speargun it was a pleasant surprise. I'll admit it. I was a doubter. Growing up I always used banded spearguns, and that's all I knew when it came to [...]

Max Spearfishing is reader-supported. We may earn a small commission for purchases using our links. Click to learn more. First, I’d just like to say thank you. To all of my readers who have made [...]

There's a massive debate in the spearfishing community when it comes to powerheads. Personally, I'd never recommend powerhead spearfishing to take down a fish or a shark, but they serve a vital [...]

As you start pushing your limits by spearfishing deeper and longer, the risk of a shallow water blackout increases dramatically. People simply cannot breathe underwater. As much as we'd all [...]

The first time I held a speargun in my hands I felt invincible. It was a big step up from the pole spear I'd been using to go spearfishing, and it took my game to a whole new level. But I also [...]

I've tried every different option there is, and the best fish stringer is one that not only keeps your fish secure, but is quick and efficient to use. Unless you want to swim to shore with every [...]

Once you've been spearfishing for a little while, you're going to be looking for ways to improve. To advance your fish-catching game. And one of the best ways to level-up is to turn to the [...]

Without a wetsuit your spearfishing adventures are going to be short-lived. Growing up on the beaches of Australia, we had great summers. You could spearfish for an hour in a pair of board-shorts [...]

If there's one trend I've watched rise to fame it's the camo spearfishing wetsuit. Back in the day we only had one option for spearfishing wetsuits. Jet black. They weren't comfortable, were [...]

Spearfishing is a dangerous sport. As a father, and having seen firsthand some particularly nasty spearfishing accidents in my time, I realize just how many things could go wrong. Because it's [...]

The first time I discovered a cave full of lobsters I was gob-smacked. I never knew you could catch lobster by hand. I was only 16, barely learning to spearfish when I noticed the tell-tale [...]

Technology has changed remarkably since I started spearfishing. I used to head out with only the most basic spearfishing gear, but these days I'm a little bit more tech savvy. If there's a chance [...]

I've been fishing most of my life, but when it comes down to spearfishing vs line fishing, I'll pick up my speargun almost every single time. You see, my dad was a keen angler, and any chance [...]

It doesn't take much to get me talking about spearfishing. What started as a hobby has become one of my biggest passions in life, and I'm always eager to share my latest story, adventure or catch [...]

The only problem with a good wetsuit hood is the seal. Often, it's so good, you'll struggle to equalize when you're spearfishing. Punching holes above your ears is the likely solution you'll find [...]

Spearfishing is a sport I've enjoyed since I discovered you could go hunting underwater. Each year I learn a little more about spearfishing, gain a little more experience, and after over 30 years [...]

Of course, I'd used my fair share of pole spears as a kid, before I could afford to upgrade to a speargun. But as I got older and both my skill and appreciation for the sport of spearfishing [...]

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 [...]

Thailand is a magical place. From the urban chaos of a city like Bangkok to the quiet peace that settles on Koh Surin once the generator's power down, you can find whatever it is you're looking [...]

Titanium dive knives are a touchy subject. There are people (like me) who love the lightweight little blades, while many of my friends swear by their choice steel-bladed spearfishing knives. [...]

You know most people always think its sharks. Because I’m spearfishing all the time, I hear it again and again. “Ohhh, I could never do that, I’m afraid a shark will get me.” Of course, like [...]

Before we get stuck into it I just want to say thanks. Thanks for reading this spearfishing guide, thanks for checking out my page, and thanks for your interest in learning how to spear fish. In [...]

Like many of my friends, the first investment I made into my spearfishing hobby was a pole spear. It wasn't the best pole spear in the market, in fact I bought it for $5 from a neighbor's yard [...]

The Megalodon shark was the meanest predator ever to set foot in the water. Known by its scientific name Carcharodon megalodon,which literally translates to "big tooth" the Megalodon is the [...]

When you're chasing really big fish, you want the best speargun possible. And in the open ocean, bigger is better. To take down a monster tuna or wahoo, you need a speargun version of a bazooka. [...]

With spearfishing getting more and more popular, it's important those getting started know what to look for in a speargun. It's all well and good to want the bells and whistles of a [...]

Spearfishing takes you to another world. It's almost meditative, as you kick your way through the water, searching for the right spot, calming your body as it screams for air, and waiting for the [...]

To me, having a knife when you're spearfishing is just common sense. I dived into the why it's important in a previous article, but today I want to explain how to choose the best spearfishing knife.

The first time I strapped a dive knife for spearfishing to my leg I felt invincible. I was 15 years old, and it was a second-hand blade I picked up at a garage sale for $2. Unlucky for me it [...]

After getting my hands on the Beuchat Marlin Elite speargun I felt like a kid in a candy store. It's a sleek designed speargun, light enough that it's comfortable to track in the water, and it's [...]

The Mares Cyrano Evo Pneumatic speargun is hands down one of my favorite pneumatic spearguns to spearfish with. It uses compressed air to shoot the shaft out of the barrel, and packs a rather [...]

Catching a fish is one thing. But it's not really yours until you've made it back to the boat or dry land. In the meantime, you need to use a spearfishing stringer to secure your catch.

I've got to admit, I rather like the design of the Cressi Mohicano Speargun, especially their Camo model. Even if you're just getting started, it's a good speargun to buy. It's lightweight, packs [...]

One of the most important pieces of gear you need is a spearfishing weight belt. When I'm spearfishing, I almost always wear a wetsuit to stay warm, but this can make spearfishing a little tricky.

When it comes to becoming a better spearo, one of the most popular topics that comes up is how to increase your bottom time. Or, how to hold your breath underwater. Because once you learn how to [...]

Without access to a boat, most of your early adventures are going to involve spearfishing from the shore. It's how I got started, and for the most part it was fine. At least, that's what I tell [...]

Getting seasick can ruin a perfectly good day on the water, not to mention the laughs your friends will be having over your inability to keep your lunch down. It's important then that every [...]

Until I actually tried a proper spearfishing wetsuit hood, I was a little perplexed as to why they'd be good. Ever since, I've been a big fan. I'll admit, the first time I saw another guy [...]

I started spearfishing with a pole spear, a mask and a pair of snorkeling fins. These days, I have a lot more spearfishing equipment, but I also catch a lot more fish. For a beginner, the amount [...]

When you're looking for an entry-level speargun, you can't really go wrong with the Cressi Comanche Speargun. It's designed for accuracy and ease of use, without all the fancy bells and whistles [...]

I've been spearfishing since I was 15 years old, a bronzed little Australian kid running around the beaches with a snorkel and a pole spear. In my time I've done some pretty silly things, and as [...]

Beuchat have been around almost forever, and pioneered some of the best technology that we still use, to this day, spearfishing all over the world. Today I'm going to share my thoughts on the [...]

When you ask around about quality spearguns, Riffe is a brand you'll hear about time and time again. They make some of the best stock spearguns you'll find on the market, including the Riffe [...]

When you're just getting started and want an entry-level speargun, you can't really go wrong with the JBL Woody Elite Sawed-Off Magnum Speargun. It's just a nice gun. Shoots straight, easy to [...]

Nothing beats the power you get when you're using a roller speargun. I've wanted to get my hands on the Omer Cayman ET Roller speargun for a while, and once I did I had to share my thoughts. [...]