Shore Dive Spearfishing | ADRENO
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- Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
- Things to know before going shore diving. The easiest way to get into spearfishing is to jump in and do it, however, it can be tough to know when and where to go and what gear is required. Adreno Brisbane's Taylor Slattery, a renown shore diver, takes us through his key tips that you should consider before going shore diving.
Key points:
1. Minimal swell & wind
Always look for periods of low wind and low swell. if there is any wind or swell, dive on the downwind side of a headland, this will prove some shelter and hopefully better visibility.
2. Rain
Rain can have a massive impact on the visibility when shorediving. Even the smallest amount of rain can cuase the water close to shore become filled with dirty run off out of the rivers making for less than ideal diving conditions.
3. Tidal conditions
In most cases you want to look to dive on the top of the tide, this generaly prooves to be more productive with fish and usually proves clearer visibility.
4. Google Maps
Before going shore diving, it's always a great idea to use Google Maps to scope out the lay of the land. The maps will give you a really good idea of where the rock/reef is, if there are any pinnacles, gutters, broken waves etc.
5. Check with you local government authority
Always be sure to know where the restricted fishing areas may be in your local area and be sure to stay clear of these areas. Green zones are there for a reason.
6. Scope the dive location from above
After you've found a good dive spot on Google Maps and you've checked that you can dive there, next spend some time sitting on the headland and checking the area. You want to look for boat traffic, other divers, the species that you might find on different parts on of the reef, currents etc.
7. Minimal gear
Excess gear will only give you grief and make you dive less enjoyable. Only take the essentials, all you need is a wetsuit, mask, snorkel, speargun, dive knife, float, float line, fins, catch bag. Once you've got these you're good to go!
I'm 16 and been spearfishing for a year, me and some buddies went down to the beach with about 10ft visibility, I used a 75cm gun with barely any line. I managed to shoot a 60 pound cobia and stoned him. The only downside to the weekend was walking down the beach for 20 minutes with a 60 pound fish on my back.
:)
A memory you will never forget
Totally worth it though!
Well im 14, in one month im 15. İ have a 60 and a 90cm. İm from malta and ive caught countless fish, vopi, seabream, mullet, octopus, squid and moray eel's.
man that's loads of great info for a newbie like me! cheers man
You seem like an absolute legend
Yes he’s a leg 🦵 end
From the USA here thanks for the tips!!! But what is headland, gutters, and green zones? Never heard these words!!!
Hey, headlands (land that juts out) and gutters (holes along the surf) are spots along the coast where you're more likely to find fish. Green Zones are protected areas where you're not allowed to fish or spear.
Can you do one on how to interpret swell or surf reports or whatever else you use when trying to figure out dive conditions for a new area from a remote location? i.e. I am 3 hours from the coast and while I happily make that trip only to discover there is 1ft of visibility, it would be very helpful to know how to make some basic inferences from weather reports. Obviously, 10ft swell 4sec apart or mid-tropical storm should be avoided, but past that I have no idea
Just search surf forecast Surfline works great it tells you the tide and swell and all that jazz nothing about water quality though
I mostly Shore dive on the east coast of Florida . We have lots of great fish to spear near shore, especially near the river mouths. It sounds like you all have very cool topography to explore down under. Thank you for sharing the tips
River mouths are be a little dicey on the east coast of Aus. Poor visibility and bullies don't mix well.
I’m in central Florida, went down to the keys to spear for the first time. I’m looking to shore dive closer to home. How do you find spots? I’m close to the new smyrna Daytona area
@@michaelbacile8439 Big animals hang out in all the river mouths. as close as you can get to a river mouth the better. slack high tide will have clearest water and least amount of current
Very informative video dude, thanks heaps!
This was great thank you.
Thanks man, love you...
I watched the whole video, but what did he say?
IDK, he was uptalking thru the whole thing.
Windyty app is good too
haha that shoulders dance on the beggining xD
Got any tips on how to keep from losing your catch bag to sharks?
Tie a float to your line and put your catch on the float above water. I use a one man raft with a dive flag attached to it which is tied to the end of my gun.
Try the Wettie boat float!
do i need a dive flag for shore diving
Yeah I need to know this too. Surely its legal...?
The spot I'm thinking of going is sheltered from boats and whatnot.
@@rheyza4475 Might be legal but your better off taking one for safety!