NSP:274 Azorean Thalassophile | Hunting Deep Caves and the Grill Life | Gui Bruges

Noob Spearo Podcast | Spearfishing Tips, Stories and Interviews

Release Date: 09/12/2024

NSP:299 Spearfishing Super Slam, World Record Striped Marlin and Battling Breast Cancer | Nikki Watt

Noob Spearo Podcast | Spearfishing Tips, Stories and Interviews

Interview with Nikki Watt Todays interview is with Nikki Watt - world record holder, cancer survivor and most recently having achieved the Super Slam, hunting one of each of the major billfish species. She did all this while fighting cancer and raising a child! Hear stories from Nikki's adventures out in the water, close calls and get first hand knowledge on what it's like to shoot a world record Marlin. Nikki has been on the show before - . Important times 00:00 Intro 03:17 Diving into the Super Slam 03:21 Spearfishing Gear and Techniques 06:04 Challenges and Triumphs in Spearfishing...

NSP:298 Inside the Coatesmans Speargun Workshop | Chris Coates

Noob Spearo Podcast | Spearfishing Tips, Stories and Interviews

Interview with Chris Coates Todays interview is with @CoatesmansSpearfishing returning for a 3rd episode! In this episode, Shrek catches up with the legendary spearfishing pro from South Africa who's on a journey to perfect speargun technology. Chris shares an intense story of a shark encounter that almost cost him a finger and talks about his journey trying to perfect speargun technology. They dive deep into the all the details that make spearguns work well. Roller's, rubber thickness, and the pros and cons of different shafts. Chris also talks about his new Devil Fish spearguns...

NSP:297 Bombora Spearguns | Steven Montgomery

Noob Spearo Podcast | Spearfishing Tips, Stories and Interviews

Interview with Steven Montgomery Todays interview is with Steven Montgomery, founder and master craftsman behind Bombora Spearguns on the Central Coast. Steven talks about his journey from using pipe guns to making custom timber spearguns, sharing all the details about materials, design choices, and the ups and downs of speargun building. They also dive into speargun care tips, hunting techniques for big kingfish and some wild stories involving sharks and strong currents. A great chat with a master craftsman in the spearfishing world, to order your own! Important times 00:00 Intro 05:56...

NSP:296 How about we leave the state’s fishery and marine parks unprotected? | Christine Watterson

Noob Spearo Podcast | Spearfishing Tips, Stories and Interviews

Interview with Christine Watterson Todays interview is with Christine Watterson, former Victoria Fisheries officer and frothing spearo! In this episode of the Noob Spearo podcast, we have an in-depth discussion with former Victoria Fisheries Officer Christine Watterson about the alarming proposed cuts to the fisheries offices in Victoria. The cuts would severely impact fisheries management, leaving marine life vulnerable to illegal fishing. Shrek and Christine explore the implications for recreational and commercial fishers, discuss notorious illegal fishing busts, and share the importance of...

NSP:295 Spearfishing Backpack for Intrepid Spearos | Kellen Parrish

Noob Spearo Podcast | Spearfishing Tips, Stories and Interviews

Interview with Kellen Parrish Todays interview is with Kellen Parrish, founder of . Kellen is right in the middle of a crowdfunding project for his Cabazon-1 spearfishing backpack, designed for serious spearos who hike to remote dive spots. Hear about Kellen’s journey in marine science, badass lingcod hunts, and his passion for creating innovative gear that blends functionality with the spirit of adventure. Dive into fascinating discussions on spearfishing techniques, local diving conditions, and the significance of sustainable fishing practices. Also, get a taste of the culinary...

NSP:294 Over-Riding the Limbic for Freedom | John Dornellas

Noob Spearo Podcast | Spearfishing Tips, Stories and Interviews

Interview with John Dornellas Todays interview is with John Dornellas about all things diving, hunting, and personal growth. We dive into why ego control is crucial, how good communication and teamwork can make all the difference and how letting go of pride can enhance the overall experience. John shares some thrilling stories about his halibut hunts, highlighting how addictive chasing these fish can be. We also talk about John’s unique approach called "Wolf Walk," a cool technique for building self-awareness and tackling addiction. Plus, we get into the emotional side of freediving and how...

NSP:293 Freediving Science | Ioannis Aliazis

Noob Spearo Podcast | Spearfishing Tips, Stories and Interviews

Interview with Ioannis Aliazis Todays interview is with Ioannis Aliazis from Greece! An exceptional freediver and instructor as well as a frothing spearo, he absolutely loves the science behind freediving, helping people dive better and getting to shoot a fish for dinner. Hear stories from his courses, the tips and tricks he's found over the years as well as some very interesting research he's collected about freediving and its affect on the human body. So much more left to talk about, Ioannis will be back! If you are in Greece, go check out his courses at Important times 00:00 Intro 05:00...

NSP:292 Dob in a Frothy Moment: Feb Spearfishing Retreat Crew | Shrek and 20 Legends

Noob Spearo Podcast | Spearfishing Tips, Stories and Interviews

Interview with Shrek and 20 Legends Todays interview is with Shrek and 20 Legends on the Noob Spearo Beginner Spearfishing Retreat out on North Stradbroke Island! We don't run spearfishing or freediving courses. We run spearfishing and freediving retreats! Imagine yourself with 20 other frothers all learning about freediving and spearfishing with plenty of time in the water, catch and cook, high quality instruction and all the stoke you can handle. This is what our beginner freediving and spearfishing retreats are like. No ego, full froth and 100% actionable tips and advice to help you get...

NSP:291 2 Big Takeaways from SHARK attack survivor + the path to recovery | Josh Humbert

Noob Spearo Podcast | Spearfishing Tips, Stories and Interviews

Interview with Josh Humbert Todays interview is with Josh Humbert, a returning guest and pearl farmer in Tahiti that recently suffered a shark attack. Hear Josh's story of the attack and get his takeaways on what caused the accident to happen + how you can avoid this happening to you. Josh runs an eco-friendly pearl farm an absolutely spectacular part of the world. As a result, he deals with sharks literally every single day. Find out what happened, what was different and his recommendations on keeping yourself safe. He is on the path to recovery but could sure use your help! If you know...

NSP:290 Western Australia Spearfishing Club | Matt and the WAUC

Noob Spearo Podcast | Spearfishing Tips, Stories and Interviews

Interview with Matt and the WAUC Todays interview is with Matt and the Western Australia Spearfishing Club. Everything you wanted to know about the Western Australia Undersea Club - all the competitions, ways to get involved, social trips and a brief look at life inside the WAUC. We also discuss spearfishing clubs in 2025 and how they can attract members, good vs bad culture in a club and the practical benefits of joining your local club. Massive thanks for the WAUC crew for joining us! Visit to sign up and find out more. Important times 00:00 Intro 04:50 Welcome WAUC! 09:20 Missing the...

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Interview with Gui Bruges

Todays interview is with Gui Bruges from the Azores! Meet the man behind the videos and get an inside view into living and spearfishing on and around the Azores from a very talented spearo. Gui has been diving and spearfishing all his life and has learned a thing or two about hunting in the Azores. Learn about target species, Polvo, hunting white Trevally, Conger Eel, Cubera and loads more, how to hunt them and even a special mention on how to cook Barracuda. Some big lessons learned as well as we talk about losing friends at sea and a potential false sense of security when diving with buddies. Lots of info today from a legend who knows how to spear awesome fish!

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00:13 Intro

09:20 Welcome Gui! How did you start spearfishing?

16:30 Tell us about the Azores Islands, your YouTube channel and target species

21:55 Dusky Groper

27:05 Barred Hogfish / Dogfish

31:40 Azores is not the spearfishing destination it once was

35:40 Polvo, White Trevally and seafood with your family

41:15 How do you train to dive and spearfish?

46:20 Barracuda hunting tips and how to cook them

53:20 Shorediving Wahoo and Amberjack, hunting tuna

58:15 Cubera Snapper, Ciguatera

01:02:15 Dive buddies and diving alone: losing friends next to you

01:07:50 Conger Eel tangling you up

01:13:55 Cave hunting tips: how to retrieve fish in caves without getting tangled

01:21:55 Veterans vault: vertical vs horizontal reels

01:31:00 Importing foreign fish

01:37:25 Eating a Conger Eel

01:41:10 XT Diving from Greece, fins, spearguns and gear

01:50:35 Funny stuff

01:53:10 Spearo Q&A

01:58:45 "It makes me a better person"

01:59:50 Outro

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Interview with Gui Bruges

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