Spearfishing and diving?
- Kimtown
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Spearfishing and diving?
Anyone do it/tried it?
A few of my mates do it, I'm really interested in buying a hawaiin sling and giving it a go. Not the greatest state in Australia to do it but would be fun on the shallow sand flats for flathead imo. I think once overcoming the initial fear of sharks diving would be good too.. probably to hard to get crays without scuba gear though?
A few of my mates do it, I'm really interested in buying a hawaiin sling and giving it a go. Not the greatest state in Australia to do it but would be fun on the shallow sand flats for flathead imo. I think once overcoming the initial fear of sharks diving would be good too.. probably to hard to get crays without scuba gear though?
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- Bluefin
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Re: Spearfishing and diving?
I’ve done heaps of it mate.
Have a search through the forum and I’m sure you will find some reports of mine from sometime ago now. Have gotten heaps of big flatties and flounders in the shallows along with many other species
Have a search through the forum and I’m sure you will find some reports of mine from sometime ago now. Have gotten heaps of big flatties and flounders in the shallows along with many other species
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Re: Spearfishing and diving?
Frequently freedive and spear throughout summer when the waters warmer, it’s great fun, even just seeing the marine life is pretty good if your into it. And I’ve been diving for years, even in some pretty stupid spots and still haven’t seen a man eater, once u see some fish u get distracted and focus on them anyway.Kimtown wrote:Anyone do it/tried it?
A few of my mates do it, I'm really interested in buying a hawaiin sling and giving it a go. Not the greatest state in Australia to do it but would be fun on the shallow sand flats for flathead imo. I think once overcoming the initial fear of sharks diving would be good too.. probably to hard to get crays without scuba gear though?
As for the crays, You can get them without scuba gear, just need to work on holding your breathe and your technique. Although pretty hard now because they get smashed all along the coast as most people have hooker systems now.
Cheers aussie
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Re: Spearfishing and diving?
At Indented Heads there is a Abalone Farm that uses water from the Bay.There is a large Pipe that runs to a Smaller Yellow/Black Bouy about 300 meters-Very close to the Boat Ramp towards St Leonards- from shore.Ive seen people spear large flat head next to the Pipe
Good Luck
Good Luck
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Re: Spearfishing and diving?
The more I'm learning about fishing, the less I've been getting in the water (particularly around WPB...didn't realise there where so many toothy creatures in there). Excellent diving from Cat Bay all the way around to Pyramid Rock if your on the hunt for abs or a cray. I think it's closed season over spring for crays, and heaps of regulations on abalone.
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Re: Spearfishing and diving?
Have a look at the Shark killing stats
Its 60 years ago that the last person was taken by a supposd Shark in Victoria
What about the 300 odd killed eack year on our roads in Vict
Its 60 years ago that the last person was taken by a supposd Shark in Victoria
What about the 300 odd killed eack year on our roads in Vict
- Tim399
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Re: Spearfishing and diving?
I used to spearfish a bit a few years ago, it’s a great way to spend a day even if you don’t get any fish. I do miss it. Be sure to always be safe though, I highly recommend always diving with a buddy (not only will they keep an eye on you and make sure your ok but hunting in pairs can be very beneficial), use safety gear like a float and diver down flag, and be aware of your surroundings like where other people are, boat traffic, etc. It can be dangerous, mostly due to human error. I wouldn’t be too worried about sharks, your more likely to have a stingray come munch on your catch than anything. Like finding any fishing spot google earth is your best friend. I’m looking forward to reading reports of big flatties!
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Re: Spearfishing and diving?
Also some very good info on the southern freedivers forum
http://southernfreedivers.org.au/forums/
http://southernfreedivers.org.au/forums/
- Kimtown
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Re: Spearfishing and diving?
Where do you go for flatties? Just PPB?Lightningx wrote:I’ve done heaps of it mate.
Have a search through the forum and I’m sure you will find some reports of mine from sometime ago now. Have gotten heaps of big flatties and flounders in the shallows along with many other species
I reckon Albert would be awesome for them in the shallows. Maybe McLaughlins too