Noob Spearo Podcast

Interview with Big Jake Lords Famous for wearing ridiculously thin wetsuits in freezing water, owning plenty of fresh water species world records and his jovial and always stoked pics and stories on Insta @bigjakelords. I've been looking forward to this chat forever! His instagram profile is full of stoke about the spearing lifestyle and just good vibes. In this chat we focus in on developing resilience and thriving in tough conditions. Sub-Zero water temps, sh#t vis and no dive buddies! It's a rad chat that the truly dedicated, frothing spearo will understand and relate to - listen in! Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android https://link.chtbl.com/Download_This_Episode Important Times 04.20 Big Jake Lords Welcome and Introduction 08:00 Prevalent Conditions and Species in the lakes in Utah/Nebraska 22:00 Resilience: The mindset and where Big Jake gets it from 25:00 Eric Keener "How in the world does Jake stay warm in those cold lakes in a thin wetsuit? I think he wears like a 3 / 5. Brrr." 37:00 Smoking Trash Fish 40:50 Hunting Techniques for Freshwater 51:50 Funny Stuff Spearfishing | Giant Beaver & Moose Fun 59:49 Spearo Q&A Links Mentioned @bigjakelords on Instagram Noob Spearo YouTube Channel Noob Spearo Community on Facebook Andy Frisella 75 Hard Camp Chef Smoker Hatch Spearguns | Use the CODE: NOOB10 to save 10% Glacier Gloves Bubba Blades | Use the CODE: NOOB10 to save 10% Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Neptonics Spearfishing and Freediving – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute' Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Brian & Karin Trautman Brian and Karin Trautman have been sailing and spearing their way around the world on their 53-foot yacht SV Delos for 10 years. They are inspiring, intelligent and passionate people, caring about the environment and giving back to the communities that welcome them. Their YouTube channel is #2 in the sailing world, has over 595k subscribers and 7 million monthly views. In this interview (mostly with Brian due to Karin being on family duty with their daughter SIerra;) we chat all about what it's like living off a sailboat, the art of sailing and spearfishing remote locations! Listen in! Important Times 04:00 Introduction to Brian Trautman and a bit about SV Delos and how it all started 08:00 Characteristics and Abilities required to sail full-time 11:00 The last 12 months on SV Delos 21:00 Sailing Seasons 25:30 Spearfishing Remote Locations 37:00 Running the YouTube channel 50:25 Funny Stories from SV Delos 59:30 Quick catch-up with Karin Links Mentioned Connect with Brian, Karin and Sierra aboard SV Delos On Instagram @svdelos On YouTube svdelos On Facebook svdelos Find out Where SV Delos is right now here Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Neptonics Spearfishing and Freediving – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute' Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with the NZ Spearo Kids (and their Dad) Very cool chat with Max (10), Ben (12) and their Dad Don about spearfishing in the South Island, New Zealand. We chat equipment issues such as loading spearguns, getting cold and choosing the right gear and helping them to slow down. This interview was a joy to record as these guys froth on spearing! Listen in!!! Important Times 02:00 Max, Ben and Donald introductions and how they got started spearfishing. Early obstacles and issues and how they overcame them. 12:20 Fish ID and how to get ahead 14:10 Ben's Proudest Catch | Big Blue Moki 18:45 Spearguns for Kids | Setup for easy loading 21:00 Wetsuits for Kids 27:00 Advice for Noobs 32:40 The experience of teaching your kids to spear fish 37:15 Filleting Fish | Discussion around learning 40:00 Spearo Kids NZ Facebook Page Links Mentioned Max, Ben and Don's Facebook Page 'Spearo Kids NZ' Wettie Spearfishing Equipment Taking Kids Spearfishing Article Noob Spearo Community on Facebook Wettie TV YouTube Channel Dunedin Spearo Crew Sam Wild YouTube Channel Luke Potts YouTube Channel Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions Adreno Spearfishing – Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate in AUSTRALIA! Use the Code In-Store or Online Neptonics Spearfishing and Freediving – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off all spearing gear store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation |Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute' Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

The Bunker Group Charter Debrief This is a huge multi-spearo interview recorded throughout our 5 day Southern Great Barrier Reef Spearfishing Charter. We chat lessons learned, highlights, effective techniques, finding fish, etiquette, pretty much the whole box and dice. Listen in if you are interested in doing a multi-day spearfishing charter of your own! Important Times 02:00 Onboard with Wayne Judge post stabbing, pre-RACQ Life Flight 08:15 Off to the second self stabbing victim, Joel for an interview 10:40 Up on top of the Eastern Voyager just prior to RACQ Life Flight liftoff 13:20 Interview with Joel about Trip Highlights 16:50 Strick from Back to Basics 19:10 Takeaways with Michael 20:30 Takeaways with Taylah 24:40 Chat with Chris and Ged. What is the daily routine on a spearfishing charter 35:00 Yarn with Nate 36:00 Informal Onboard Competition Most Meritorious: Joel Biggest Trout: 4.9kg Coral Trout Biggest Mangrove Jack: Marcel Biggest Spanish Mackerel: 21.9kg Wayne Biggest Blackspot Tuskfish: Jack 38:25 About the Bunker Island, Eastern Voyager Spearfishing Charter Trips 45:00 Interview with Anzac, Strick and Az 64:00 Catch-up with Jeremy and Nate 75:20 Trip insights with Marcel and Ryan 93:00 Post Trip Catch-up with Wayne Judge (4 months on) 101:00 Post Trip Catch-up with Taylor Slattery Links Mentioned 3 Day Effect Audio Book (Free) | I called it the 48 hour effect:) Nick Fry Southern Great Barrier Reef Trip Video Back to Basics Southern Great Barrier Reef Trip Video Adreno Spearfishing Trips | adreno.com.au/trips Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Neptonics Spearfishing and Freediving – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation |Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute' Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Jack 'Strick' Strickland and Aaron 'Az' Gallagher Getting Back to Basics! I finally got a chance to hang out with the lads from the North! Strick and Az were invited along for the Bunker Group charter in the Southern Great Barrier Reef along with me and a few others on the Eastern Voyager. This interview was recorded live after a few days diving and I had a ball. In this interview we chat spearing with crocs, blackouts, hunting techniques along with plenty of banter. Listen in! Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android https://link.chtbl.com/Download_This_Episode Important Times 03:45 Hello and welcome to Strick & Az 5:00 How did it all start? Spearfishing Origins and the Bromance 10:00 Reelgun Convo 12:45 Az Blackout Story | VIDEO BELOW - 'EXHALE' the Back to Basics Spearfishing Blackout Video 24:30 Hunting Techniques | Spearfishing Blackspot Tuskfish with Az 29:00 Hunting Techniques | Spearfishing Green Jobfish with Strick 35:20 VETERANS VAULT | Transferable Skills from Line (Pole) Fishing to Spearfishing and Vice Versa 54:27 Scary Moments | Spearfishing with Salt Water Crocodiles with Az | Bull Shark Rush with Strick 66:00 Kava Convo 67:47 How did Back to Basics Adventures Start? 73:40 Best Dive Day Preparation in terms of food, supplements and sleep 76:30 Funny Moments out Spearfishing 78:30 What's in your spearfishing dive bag? 82:50 Spearo Q&A Dream Spearfishing Destination Bucket List Fish Who has been the most influential person/people in your spearfishing journey? What does the spearfishing experience mean to you? Connect with Strick and Az from Back to Basics Adventures Back to Basics Adventures Website | Book Spearing Trips and more Back to Basics Adventures on YouTube Back to Basics Adventures on Instagram @b2badventures Back to Basics Adventures on Facebook Yarns with Az and Taz Podcast Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts - anywhere you can find good podcasts! Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Neptonics Spearfishing and Freediving – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation |Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute' Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Tim Neilsen Finally after more than 100 episodes partnership with Adreno, I interview the Founder, Tim Neilsen! Tim is a former Australian spearfishing champion with tonnes of ideas about everything from his own personal spearing rig to how a spearfishing retail store should serve their customers. Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android https://link.chtbl.com/Download_This_Episode Important Times 4:00 Tim Neilsen Introduction 12:00 Winning the Australian National Spearfishing Titles in Tasmania 17:00 Stopping Smoking 20:30 Most Memorable Fish | Yellowfin Tuna 89kg & a Tongan Sailfish 25:00 Reels on Speargun Conversation 41:00 Shaft Overhang | The Neilsen 500 46:40 Tim's Rigline Setup 60:00 Scary Moment | Boat Near Miss 64:00 Spearo Q&A Links Mentioned RockyMountainSpearfishing.org Allen Carrs Easyway to Stop Smoking Book Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Neptonics Spearfishing and Freediving – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything storewide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation |Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute' Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Taylor Slattery This interview with Taylor Slattery was recorded on Day 1 of a charter to the Southern Great Reef aboard the Eastern Voyager. Taylor has been a part of the Adreno spearfishing team for years and has speared all over Australia. In this interview we get systematic on a single drop. This is a mental blueprint for getting the most out of each dive and maximising your time on the bottom hunting fish. Cool dude, cool chat! Listen in https://link.chtbl.com/Download_This_Episode. 1fVgxyg4lipePfSKPT0q1fVgxyg4lipePfSKPT0q BKepbZGk7VNVf3dPXvUp BKepbZGk7VNVf3dPXvUp Important Times 02:30 Taylor Slattery Welcome and Introduction 25:00 The Wayne Judge Medical Evacuation Story | RACQ Life Flight Rescue and Knife Safety Conversation 32:00 Spanish Mackerel Hunting Technique's and Applying the right amount of pressure to the struggling fish 40:00 Speargun Shaft Conversations | Spring Steel and Stainless Steel Shaft Characteristics 45:00 Rob Allen Equipment and Mindset around Spearfishing Equipment 47:55 Mono vs Dyneema Shooting Line Discussion 55:00 Veterans Vault: Getting the Drop Sequence Sorted | Thinking Systematically about each dive! Tidal breathing and relaxing Double preferably triple your surface interval (time on surface after a dive should be 3x longer than your last dive time) Closing your eyes Three stage full breath Reach up and equalize Pull snorkel out of mouth with same hand on descent Do one big pull with other hand through the water Smooth duckdive into 10-12 smooth, powerful fin strokes Focus on streamlining and keep head level 77:00 What do you do when your buddy is spooking fish? 84:00 Funny Moments out Spearfishing 88:00 What are three things people in their few year of spearfishing can do to dramatically improve? 92:00 Spearo Q&A Who has been the most influential person in your spearfishing? What does spearfishing mean to you? What is an exciting product you are working on right now? Links Mentioned Connect with Taylor on Insta @taylorsagirlzname Adreno Cray Hunting Vids with Taylor Adreno Invisiskin Wetsuit Saltskin Wetsuits HeadSpace App Back to Basics Bunker Group Video Noob Spearo on Patreon Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Neptonics Spearfishing and Freediving - Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything storewide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation |Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute' Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Spearfishing Equipment Community Q&A with Jerry Guerra Massive community generated spearfishing equipment chat with Neptonics Madman Jerry Guerra. GoPro Mounts, Speargun Ballistics, Rigline Management, Innovative Spearfishing Equipment and even an idea there for young spearos wanting to generate cash for themselves. Listen in! Important Times | Spearfishing Gear Q&A 00:00 Big welcome to Neptonics:) 10% off for listeners with the code NOOB10 06:00 GoPro MOUNTS: Bob "Bloody go pro mounts that don't get in the way. I have a Salvimar 125 carbon gun. And cant mount a GoPro anywhere suitable that doesn't get in the way." JP Freediving "I love it mounted on the gun. I can't see where the cameras pointing properly when its on my head. I lose good shots of what I'm shooting and with the gun unloaded after shooting a fish its good to hold it like a selfie stick with the catch. Also when swimming up the camera moves on my Hollis goggles. I tighten it up more and it snaps the mounts when I'm swimming." Bob "Yeah. But the way the gun is designed is a pain. A good clamp on mounting option near the trigger on the bottom of the handle would be amazing. That way its out of the way of everything." Different MOUNTING options - Discussion 14:00 RIGLINE MANAGEMENT | Reducing knots, tangles and crossups JP Freediving "At the beginning (of my spearfishing) it was the floatlines or reel lines. After some time you read the current etc, but only after turning yourself in a knot bag🤣" Crossups and getting tangled. Reducing catch points in the water. Materials, lengths, drop weights with reels etc Neptonics Floatline Clutch Neptonics Floatlines Riglines Coatesman Float and Floatlines for spearfishing 29:30 How to develop a brand new spearfishing product. From concept to creation. 34:00 INNOVATION IDEA Bob "What id love to see developed are pull cord floats. Same inflation system like life jackets. Attack it to your belt and when you attach it to the gun weather its 1, 2 or 10 when the gun gets ripped away they pull off the belt and auto inflate. You can adjust the amount of floats you think you will need just before shooting by clipping them on or not. Replace the cartridges once used and go again." Chad Mathis identified this Carter Inflatable Float on the market and I notice Neptonics has a similar inflatable float. Can you fill me in on their uses? 43:00 SPEARGUN BALLISTICS Vivien: "What diameter/length for the spear, how do you compromise between precision and power?" "Does the material of the spear impact the flight behavior of the spear?" "What goes far, what goes through a big fish...?" "The basics of the Ballistic side of things for beginners." "Sorry for my English I hope it was clear enough." Chad "We all know that gun length as in band stretch has everything to do with power. That has everything to do with how long the band has to accelerate the shaft and that is why a longer gun even at the same amount of pull on the bands will shoot harder/farther than a shorter gun. On the human side of it we are only so strong. Here's the point I'm trying to get to. Using the strongest bands I can cock a 16mm will have to be longer than a 14mm. So the 14mm will actually have the longer band stretch and that will give it a longer acceleration time on the shaft. In the real world I don't believe a multi rubber gun with 14mm rubbers gives up much to the same gun with 16mm rubbers because of the difference in band stretch with the more rubbers the less advantage the bigger rubbers have. Taking into account the maximum force I am capable of or want to be pulling. What do you and your experts think about that?" @mathieu_daiku "Roller guns shooting low!! Almost all rollers I have used while hunting and tested in the pool shoot low! Many theories have been developed like inertia of the bands flipping up the muzzle but no definite solutions have been found. Please unravel this mystery!!!!💪🤙🌊" Chad "Consistency! being able to hear with my spearguns some days I can't miss and some days I cannot hit. It seems the harder I try the worse I get and I understand that I need to just trust my instinct but it still happens." @Crisalbi "Straight shaft! Even new one from time to time aren't straight." @Tommy_dozz "Power to weight ratio for rubbers and shafts per gun lengths. Is there any kind of rule to be followed?" Shorter spear = lighter spear = quicker spear. Without having to reduce diameter and increase flex. HOWEVER overhang is not really a ballistics issue is it? We have the same overhang from a hunter aiming POV don't we? @the_spearfactor "The perfect combo of bands to shaft size. Also, wt of gun per # bands and size of shaft." Jason Harris mentioned the Coatesman Test Vid in the Rob Allen Dive Factory: Basically they setup a test rig involving a load cell with a digital readout and they ramp up the pressure on a variety of line and know setups. The results were different than I expected. Stainless 1.8mm line with a crimp failed at 195kg. The line failed not the crimp. Remove the plastic sheath and one crimp is enough 2mm Mono with Crimp failed at 103kg on the crimp 1.8mm dyneema with standard core and outer sheath. Failed 100kg on the knot 1.8mm 100% dyneema unable to be finger trapped. 124kg break at the knot 1.8mm single braid, hollow core, spliced with brummel lock and finger trap. Broke at 290kg @Tazyarns from Yarns with Az and Taz Podcast says "All the systems to reload are time consuming, as you can tell, I miss a lot 😂" Jay Galloway "I'd like to hear a convo on mono vs dyneema vs spectra shooting line." @Killshot_spearguns "Dyneema versus Mono for shooting line...pros and cons of each." @Shannon.lewis.1023 Rubber replacement, make your own or buy from the shop. @Onebreathonedeath "Most reels can and will jam." @Sinkphase: "Fins! I hate having to buy fins before kicking them to test them out." NEXT EPISODE WITH JERRY | Hunting from Shore | Hunting from a boat Find all links mentioned at noobspearo.com/jerry2 Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Neptonics Spearfishing and Freediving - Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything storewide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save:) Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation |Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute' Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Evan Leeson An analytical fella obsessed with the best parts of spearfishing is how I would describe Evan. We had a great conversation in this interview about thinking about hunting species, being the master of your own spearfishing gear, staying cool in spite of sh#t happening and a whole lot of other cool stuff. Super cool chat with a super cool fella! Listen in to 'Evan Leeson the Thinking Spearo!' Important Times 03:10 Evan Leeson Introduction and Background. 19:30 How do you plan to find and hunt a new target fish species? 23:50 Gear Fanatic: The Obsession to get your gear right 31:00 Most Memorable Fish 37:00 Determining the quality of your shot and how hard to fight the fish 45:00 What is the cleverest fish you have tried to hunt? 51:00 What is your take on spearfishing competitions? 57:30 Scary Story: Grey Reef Shark Attack in Fiji. Takeaways, the event in detail and how he is 9 months later. 76.30 Funny Moments: Tony Heugh Story 80:00 Spearo Q&A Links Mentioned San Souci Dolphins Contact Information Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save:) Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation |Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute'

Interview with Michael Isbey Matakana Smokehouse Purveyor Michael Isbey joins me to discuss the art (and science) of smoking fish. We chat different types of smokers, brine, fish preparation, what types of fish are great to smoke, ways to serve smoked fish and more. This is a geekout on the Art of Smoking Fish with a bloody good bloke. Listen in to this episode of the Noob Spearo Podcast on your podcast app of choice here! Important Times 02:40 Michael Isbey from Matakana Smokehouse Introduction 15:30 The Art of Smoking Fish Veterans Vault Smokers? Basic to high end. Costs, brands, pros and cons. Good home units. 26:00 Taking care of fish after the catch. Ike Jime, cutting out the gills, gutting the fish and further preparation 28:40 What kinds of fish work best for smoking? 30:30 How thick should the fillets be? Time considerations. How do you adjust for fish size etc 31:00 Brine | benefits? My mate doesn't like to wet brine at all, he can't get it right, they just turn salty. However with dry brine, his smoked fish tastes awesome. Dry Brine: Rubs and ingredients | secret sauce. Things to experiment with. Planning experiments. 37:00 Serving smoked fish. What is the best? Miso, sandwiches, fresh out of the smoker, pies, pate, salads etc 40:00 Formula vs Art | Is smoking fish a science or an art? 41:45 Smoking other stuff | mussels, octopus, squid, venison, beef? 49:00 Michael's Favorite Fish to Hunt | Tips and Tricks for New Zealand Snapper 53:00 Toughest Situation on the Ocean 55:10 Funniest Time out Spearfishing 57:45 Spearo Q&A Links Mentioned Matakana Smokehouse Website | Instagram | Facebook Josh Niland | The Whole Fish Cookbook Analog Electric Smoker Weber 18-inch Smokey Mountain Cooker, Charcoal Smoker Masterbuilt MB20070210 Analog Electric Smoker with 3 Smoking Racks Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save:) Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation |Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute'