Spear Factor Spearfishing 101
Spearfishing 101
How to be a safe and effective spearfisherman, regardless of experience level.
Does this sound like you?
Are you struggling to predict ocean conditions and find fish?
Have you ever questioned your Emergency Procedures and saftey while in the water?
Are you struggling to read topographical charts and depth sounders to find bait, fish, structure, and temperature?
Have you ever lost a fish, bent your spear, or had an equipment failure when you questioned your spearfishing setup?
Are you missing a lot of fish?
Are you struggling to have success in bluewater, kelp, reefs, poor visibility, or light bluewater?
Have you struggled driving a boat to pick up divers in tough ocean conditions?
Want to see what the course is like?
Sample a free section of the course now. Watch Safe Diving Techniques and Gear.
If you want to be confident in your equipment for multiple fish species, be comfortable and effective diving in different environments, spear more fish, and be SAFE on the water, this course is meant for you!
Saftey in the water is the most important aspect of spearfishing. No fish is worth your life! Learn the 7 rules to safer diving, how to recognize and treat shallow water blackout, emergency procedures, entry and exit points while shore diving, and emergency gear needed.
Predicting and dealing with ocean conditions is an important aspect in becoming a waterman. Learn the important factors in the ocean forecast to know where to fish, how to find fish, and how to stay safe.
You need to find fish to shoot fish. Learn how to read your depth sounder to find important structure, drop offs, ridges, bait balls, ocean temperature, and the fish themselves.
Which speargun do you use for different diving conditions, environments, and fish species? Bret walks you through each speargun that he uses for each diving condition and environment, how to rig them for different fish species, and how to maintain your gear.
Do you know the strategies and tactics used for fishing reefs, kelp, light bluewater, bluewater, and low visibility? Bret teaches you how to utilize ocean currents and fishing tactics to be successful in each environment.
The most dangerous thing in the water are boats. Do you know how to safely drop off a diver from your boat in dangerous conditions? Bret walks you through safe boat driving procedures while divers are in the water and how to avoid an accident with your boat and other boats.
What’s Included in spearfishing 101?
13 In-Depth Modules: Learn lessons on: Ethical Practices, Dealing with Dangerous Marine Life, Safe Diving Basics and Techniques, Ocean Conditions, Finding Fishing Spots, Spearfishing Equipment, Spearfishing Setups and Gear, How to Rig Your Speargun, Aiming Your Speargun, Types of Diving Environments, Shore Diving, and Diving for Boats
2 Free Downloads: Free downloads of Emergency Procedures and 16 pages of notes. Print them out to take personalized notes as you go through the course!
Brands I Trust, Plus Discounts: Don't have all the gear that you need? I lay out the brands that I trust and the gear that I use, including some discount codes for :Hot Rod Spearguns, Provitatec Recovery Vest, Ted Hardy's Freediving Course, and the Tom Rowland Fishing Knots Course.
Meet Your Mentor
