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NSP:283 Destination Cairns Spearfishing Guide with the Cairns Spearos Lads | Liam, Elliot, Glenn and Zac (Dan)

Noob Spearo Podcast | Spearfishing Tips, Stories and Interviews

Release Date: 12/18/2024

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Interview with Liam, Elliot, Glenn and Zac (Dan)

Todays interview is with Liam, Elliot, Glenn and Zac, aka Dan from the Cairns Spearos! As the name would suggest, they are a spearfishing club based in Cairns and we get to talk to the club leadership about its history, current state and future plans. Get inside info on the most fun Tilapia spearfishing competition you might not have heard of where reload speed is your biggest consideration + tips for spearfishing in and around Cairns. Bonus recipe included! Hear how to make the tastiest Trout Parmesan recipe. Thanks again to Spearfishing Superstore for making this trip a reality!

Important times

  • 00:13 Intro
  • 07:35 Welcome boys! What do you love about spearfishing in Cairns?
  • 12:35 Scoring sheet for competition
  • 19:05 Getting on boats, Townsville vs Cairns spearfishing
  • 23:45 How to be a Noob Spearo in Cairns - where do I go?
  • 32:50 Joining a spearfishing club
  • 40:32 Tips for new spearo boat owners
  • 43:55 Trout Parmesan Recipe
  • 47:30 How deep do I need to dive in Cairns?
  • 53:15 Pairs spearfishing competitions
  • 59:45 Tell us about your Tilapia competition!
  • 01:15:20 Line fishing and spearfishing hybrid competitions
  • 01:17:20 Mackay fishery vs Cairns fishery
  • 01:24:40 Score sheets, rules and cheats
  • 01:32:00 How to get in contact with the Cairns Spearos
  • 01:40:20 Spearo Q&A
  • 01:45:40 Last thoughts
  • 01:47:55 Outro

 

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