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NSP:286 From Point to Point with Astard Pole Spear Founder | Adam Serra

Noob Spearo Podcast | Spearfishing Tips, Stories and Interviews

Release Date: 01/22/2025

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Noob Spearo Podcast | Spearfishing Tips, Stories and Interviews

The final installment of a multi-day spearfishing trip called Sail X Spear. The episode features a group discussion and informal debrief with participants and the crew aboard the boat Condor, where they share their highlights, challenges, and "frother" (enthusiastic person) shoutouts from the trip. Conversations center on diving experiences, technical improvements like float line management and shooting accuracy, impressive fish catches (including a mangrove jack and a tuskie), and the positive, ego-free, teamwork-focused atmosphere fostered throughout the journey. The host, Shrek, and others...

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Noob Spearo Podcast | Spearfishing Tips, Stories and Interviews

Episode two of the "Sail and Spear" trip, a spearfishing charter expedition to the Great Barrier Reef aboard the sailboat Condor. The host, Shrek, interviews participants and instructors about the second full day of diving, focusing on their personal improvements, hunting techniques, and "frothy" highlights from the day. Discussions reveal various spearfishing successes, challenges with equipment and visibility, and notable catches like Spanish Mackerel, Coral Trout, and a large crayfish, all while emphasizing the importance of teamwork and dive buddy...

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Noob Spearo Podcast | Spearfishing Tips, Stories and Interviews

In this episode of the Noob Spearo Podcast, Shrek kicks off day one of their spearfishing adventure on the Great Barrier Reef aboard the Condor. Shrek is joined by Eckart from Salt Sessions, instructors Tim and Ryan along with a group of enthusiastic spearos, some of whom are experiencing the tropics for the first time. The episode, recorded live on board, features segments where divers share their 'frothy moments'—highlights of their day, including special fish catches and new learning experiences such as float line management and managing breath holds. With plenty of teamwork, fun, and...

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Noob Spearo Podcast | Spearfishing Tips, Stories and Interviews

  Interview with Bryson Sheehy Todays episode is with Bryson Sheehy as he gears up to take on the world's best spearfishermen at the World Championships later this year in Brazil! won the Australian Spearfishing Championship in 2022, now he's taking on the world, this time in Brazil. Get insight into what goes into preparing for a competition of this caliber, how much an event like this costs to compete in and some actionable hunting tips to help you land your next big fish. - or visit Important times 00:00 Preview 01:20 Intro 02:00 – How to follow Bryson’s journey and support:...

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Noob Spearo Podcast | Spearfishing Tips, Stories and Interviews

1770 Spearfishing Retreat Debrief Todays episode is with about 20 spearos from our 1770 Spearfishing Retreat! More than a course, it's a spearfishing retreat out to some of the worlds best reefs under guidance and instruction from expert spearos. Loads of firsts, PB's and freezers FULL of fish! Hear from instructors, students, and special guests like Carmen from Dive Spear and Sport, as they share their biggest learnings, frothiest moments, and the camaraderie that made this retreat unforgettable. Join us on our next trip - visit SpearfishingCourses.com.au to book your spot! Next Retreat: The...

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Noob Spearo Podcast | Spearfishing Tips, Stories and Interviews

Spearfishing Trivia Night on the 1770 Spearfishing Charter Todays episode is a new concept we're trying -  a spearfishing trivia night! Hosted by Sam The Waterman, Shrek + the That's Chat podcast boys Smythy and Noffas, Tom Sandstrom, Ben Rennie and the rest of the instructors and crew go head to head in a test of spearfishing knowledge while out on our 1770 Spearfishing Trip. Learn something new about spearfishing and have a good laugh with the boys and girls as Sam tests their knowledge of spearfishing. The froth and competitiveness was high! Audio only episode today, check out our...

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Noob Spearo Podcast | Spearfishing Tips, Stories and Interviews

Interview with Ray Powell Todays interview is with DiveR founder Ray Powell! Ray talks about his journey in spearfishing, starting from competitions as a youngster to founding the company we all know and love - DiveR. He shares personal stories, including a close call with decompression sickness and a close encounter with a Irukandji jellyfish. Ray's known for his generosity, often giving gear to help out new divers. We also dive into some technical talk about fin design and the science behind spearfishing gear. Catch this episode for a mix of personal tales, deep diving wisdom, and a few...

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Noob Spearo Podcast | Spearfishing Tips, Stories and Interviews

Interview with Captain Dan Walsh It's finally here - Episode 300! We are joined by long time friend of the show Captain Dan Walsh as we go through and listen to the community messages and videos sent in to celebrate episode 300! Hear from yourself -  the Noob Spearo community as we go through the many messages and videos you all sent in and hear how the Noob Spearo Podcast and community have helped so many spearos dive better and safer and have an amazing time doing it. We can't wait to bring you the next 300 episodes! Important times 00:00 Theo and Jackson's voice messages 01:20 Intro...

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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...

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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...

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Interview with Adam Serra

Todays interview is with Adam Serra, co-founder of Astard Pole Spears. When Adam and his great friend Kim went over to Japan they discovered the world of pole spears! Originally coming from WA, Adam was used to a traditional speargun, now he makes high quality roller pole spears able to take on any fish you can get in range of! Hear the journey of how he ended up preferring pole spears over regular spearguns, the innovations his company Astard has built in and get some bonus tips on how to cook Surgeon Fish!

What's better yet is that Astard has become a major sponsor of the Noob Spearo Podcast! Go to Astard.co to buy your own roller pole spear and use the code NOOBSPEARO to get FREE SHIPPING world wide!

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  • 00:00 Intro
  • 08:00 Welcome Adam Serra!
  • 10:30 Spearfishing in Japan, illegal spearguns
  • 16:55 Geography of Japan, Yellowtail Kingfish
  • 20:50 Ama divers of Japan and pole spears
  • 26:15 Features of the Astard Pole Spear, resting hook and roller spear
  • 31:10 Surgeon fish recipe
  • 36:05 Effective range hunting with a pole spear
  • 45:05 Hunting huge fish with a pole spear
  • 51:45 Story of Astard, technology and slip tips
  • 01:00:05 Business goals
  • 01:06:05 Takoyaki recipe
  • 01:08:15 Spearfishing Yellowtail in Japan
  • 01:11:55 Eating whale and shark
  • 01:18:00 Would you return to a speargun?
  • 01:29:55 Spearo Q&A
  • 01:38:20 Outro

 

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