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Better Spearfishing

Everything you ever wanted to know about spearfishing....and more! Nick shares the tips and tricks he's learned over 30 years of spearfishing around the world to help you get more out of your spearfishing...along with some tall tales and amusing adventures along the way. Enjoy!

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Average duration
31 minutes
Episodes
88
Years Active
2022 - 2025
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Winning the South Australian State titles with Ethan Yeo

Winning the South Australian State titles with Ethan Yeo

Ethan joins me in this podcast to share his recent win of the South Australian Spearfishing State Titles, as well as details about diving South Australia. 
Ethan's story is a true zero-to-hero success…

00:35:04  |   Fri 19 Jan 2024
El Nino weather

El Nino weather

We are having an El Nino event here in Perth this summer, with lots of strong offshore winds. I discuss my last two weeks diving and how the weather has affected this, plus some new rollergun finding…

00:30:18  |   Fri 12 Jan 2024
Why do we spearfish?

Why do we spearfish?

Something a bit different- I go through some philosophy and biology to try understand what drives us to dive

00:21:13  |   Tue 26 Dec 2023
Speargun accuracy and rollerguns

Speargun accuracy and rollerguns

This is a technical one - the results of testing all my spearguns on a target, the theory and physics behind accuracy, then testing my three new rollerguns and being very pleasantly surprised 

00:48:05  |   Fri 15 Dec 2023
Dive shallow

Dive shallow

After a great dive this weekend where the deepest dive was 3m, I realised that you can learn practically everything you need to know about hunting fish in really shallow water. I share the techniques…

00:41:42  |   Mon 04 Dec 2023
Australian Spearfishing Team Profile: Trevor Ketchion

Australian Spearfishing Team Profile: Trevor Ketchion

In this episode pro diver Trevor Ketchion joins to share his experiences and give an overview of how international spearfishing competitions work, plus how you can support the Australian team for the…

00:33:27  |   Thu 16 Nov 2023
In the Australian spearfishing team

In the Australian spearfishing team

I'm happy to share I was selected to represent Australia in the national spearfishing team in the Interpacics competition in March 2024 in New Zealand. In this episode I give a brief overview of the …

00:25:44  |   Sat 04 Nov 2023
A surprise interview...of me!

A surprise interview...of me!

After recording the last episode with Micka and Antoinne they sprung a surprise on me - they interviewed me! We also talk about some tricks we discovered from diving together

00:19:45  |   Mon 30 Oct 2023
Staying healthy for diving

Staying healthy for diving

Ear infection? Trouble equalising? Here's what you need to do to stay healthy for diving. Especially useful for diving trips to the tropics

00:28:24  |   Sat 14 Oct 2023
extreme bluewater diving in Indonesia

extreme bluewater diving in Indonesia

I have just spent a week diving an island in Indonesia with my friends Antoinne and Micka. On this extended episode they describe the conditions, equipment and techniques they use to catch wahoo, dog…

00:41:03  |   Tue 10 Oct 2023
Freediving with David Mulheron

Freediving with David Mulheron

Renowned freediver David Mulheron shares an insight into the world of professional freediving. David shares tips and advice on how to improve your diving....and (spoiler alert) - tips on how most div…

00:33:48  |   Fri 15 Sep 2023
When in doubt just go

When in doubt just go

Everything looked doubtful about yesterday....marginal forecast, noone else keen....but I went anyway and had an awesom  day. I describe the day out, plus what I discovered and some useful tips and t…

00:34:45  |   Sun 10 Sep 2023
Perfect conditions

Perfect conditions

The weather this weekend was perfect! No wind, no swell, 25m visibility. I describe what we saw diving, plus the seasonal variation of fish I've noticed

00:29:36  |   Sun 27 Aug 2023
Pre-dive and post-dive preparation

Pre-dive and post-dive preparation

In this episode I discuss how to prepare for your dive, both before and after.  Having your logistics sorted out and systematic makes it so much easier to get out diving and get all the tedious jobs …

00:40:16  |   Wed 23 Aug 2023
Covering ground

Covering ground

Over my last two dives the ocean conditions have varied widely. In this episode I share the importance of covering ground and moving spots to find the fish - plus a wonderful experience with a huge s…

00:30:29  |   Sat 19 Aug 2023
Finally good weather

Finally good weather

Well there was a break in the foul winter weather at last so I got out diving on Saturday and Sunday. The conditions changed overnight and lead to some unexpected changes in the conditions which I sh…

00:22:50  |   Tue 08 Aug 2023
Spearfishing Sicily with Aldo Turco

Spearfishing Sicily with Aldo Turco

In this episode my buddy Aldo Turco joins from Sicily.  Aldo is a marine biologist who has dived all over the world and now lives back in his native Sicily. Aldo shares what the diving in Sicily is l…

00:31:51  |   Wed 26 Jul 2023
How long does it take to master spearfishing

How long does it take to master spearfishing

In this episode I share some thoughts on how long it takes to get good at spearfishing. Then I share practical suggestions on what can help you accelerate your improvement

00:31:55  |   Wed 26 Jul 2023
Rhys Clay on spearfishing multiple locations

Rhys Clay on spearfishing multiple locations

Two-time guest on the podcast Rhys Clay joins to share his experience of several diving destinations and how they differed. From the cold water of Victoria in south-eastern Australia, up the coast to…

00:32:23  |   Thu 13 Jul 2023
Enjoying small achievements

Enjoying small achievements

Well it's been a month of winter storms, both in Perth and during a family holiday to Cape Town. I share my one day out diving and how to enjoy the small wins when that's all you can do

00:22:33  |   Tue 04 Jul 2023
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