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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Quick update on the podcast and some pointers and tips for winter divingDoor Nick Croukamp
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I hated floatlines, now I love them. Here's why
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For the last 20 years I've mostly used reelguns. I started using floatlines again this year, and to my great surprise I'm loving them. In this episode I share what I've learned about floatlines, and why I'm now using them. Plus my new favourite gun combinationDoor Nick Croukamp
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How to do well in spearfishing competitions
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I share some tips and tricks on how to prepare for spearfishing competitions if you want to place well. EnjoyDoor Nick Croukamp
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The one thing the spearfishing-industrial complex doesn't want you to know!
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Something a bit lighter in this podcast. I share a secret tip that everyone can use to catch great fish, using the gear they already have, and diving to the depth they are comfortable at. EnjoyDoor Nick Croukamp
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Don't dive alone! It's the best safety advice we have. In this episode I share details behind this, as well as the different risks between spearfishing and freediving, plus some extra safety tips to keep you safe in the waterDoor Nick Croukamp
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Macro versus micro diving
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I share what I learned from competition diving and how "micro" diving can help you catch different fish even on heavily dived spotsDoor Nick Croukamp
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Keiren is a top level diver competing both nationally and internationally for Australia. We dove the Australian national titles together, then Keiren sat down to share his story and learnings, as well as his spearfishing coaching coursesDoor Nick Croukamp
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Confused over which fins to gey? Plastic, fibreglass, carbon fibre, softs or mediums....in this episode I explain all the factors involved plus some simple tests you can do to choose the best option for youDoor Nick Croukamp
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What I learned from William Trubridge
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William Trubridge is an elite professional freediver who gave a talk at Adreno here in Perth recently. I share my takeaway learnings from his talk, as well as some mental techniques I use for spearfishing. Thanks for the great talk WilliamDoor Nick Croukamp
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A random collection of all the interesting tips and tricks I learnt from 40 divers over the last few weeks competitionDoor Nick Croukamp
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Overview of the interpacific championships in New Zealand
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I share my experience of competing in the interpacific championships in New Zealand, what I learned, plus what I liked and dislikedDoor Nick Croukamp
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Finding the good spots a.k.a. scouting. In this episode I share how to scout from either the shore or a boat and what to look for to find good spots that will produce fishDoor Nick Croukamp
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How many spearguns do you need?
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Spearguns!! Everyone's favourite topic. But how many do you really need to catch the fish you want? In this episode I share the factors you need to consider when building your arsenal of speargunsDoor Nick Croukamp
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Winning the South Australian State titles with Ethan Yeo
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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 story - from starting spearfishing 3 years ago to champion. Well done Ethan!Door Nick Croukamp
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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 findingsDoor Nick Croukamp
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Something a bit different- I go through some philosophy and biology to try understand what drives us to diveDoor Nick Croukamp
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Speargun accuracy and rollerguns
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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 surprisedDoor Nick Croukamp
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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 and tricks to use in shallow water. Seriously, dive shallow, its so underrated!Door Nick Croukamp
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Australian Spearfishing Team Profile: Trevor Ketchion
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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 upcoming interpacific competition. Keep tuned for more interviews of the Australian team atheletes.Door Nick Croukamp
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In the Australian spearfishing team
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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 competition structure, then share how I'm identifying my weak points for training. I spent a lot of time target testing all my gear and share the resul…
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A surprise interview...of me!
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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 togetherDoor Nick Croukamp
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Staying healthy for diving
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Ear infection? Trouble equalising? Here's what you need to do to stay healthy for diving. Especially useful for diving trips to the tropicsDoor Nick Croukamp
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extreme bluewater diving in Indonesia
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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, dogtooth tuna and many interesting reef fish. This episode is packed with tips for bluewater diving. Enjoy…
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Freediving with David Mulheron
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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 divers can get a 5 minute breathhold!!!Door Nick Croukamp
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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 tricks for shallow water divingDoor Nick Croukamp
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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 noticedDoor Nick Croukamp
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Pre-dive and post-dive preparation
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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 like cleaning gear done quickly and efficiently.Door Nick Croukamp
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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 school of pink snapperDoor Nick Croukamp
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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 shareDoor Nick Croukamp
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Spearfishing Sicily with Aldo Turco
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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 like, plus some tips and techniques for anyone visiting. Thanks Aldo!Door Nick Croukamp
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How long does it take to master spearfishing
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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 improvementDoor Nick Croukamp
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Rhys Clay on spearfishing multiple locations
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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 Coffs Harbour in New South Wales and then Queensland...plus Samoa and Fiji. Rhys gives a great overview of the different locations and conditions - th…
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Enjoying small achievements
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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 doDoor Nick Croukamp
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Functional Training for Spearfishing - With Jared Rosenberg
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Jared Rosenberg from Earth and Ocean Fit is a functional strength coach who has developed trainig programs specifically for watersports like surfing and spearfishing. Jared shares his experience getting into spearfishing, as well as how his courses assist with fitness for spearfishing. Check out his webpage https://www.earthandoceanfit.com.au/ or c…
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Well winter is well underway here in Perth but there's still lots of great diving to be had. I share my recent dives and catches, plus some winter projectsDoor Nick Croukamp
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Freshwater spearfishing in America with Ryan Peterson
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In this episode Ryan Peterson discusses his recent experience at the World Freshwater Spearfishing Competition, as well as how he got into spearfishing. He explains lots about freshwater spearfishing, the conditions, the locations, the fish - basically everything you need to know. Many people will never have speared in freshwater, but this talk wil…
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Fish art with Deryck Tan
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In this episode chef extraordinaire Deryck Tan shares tips on how he gets the most out of his catch. Deryck is also passionate about imortalizing his catch using the Japanese art gyotaku. Deryck shares how to do this,plus a special blind taste test of 5 common fish that left us all surprised at the results. You can follow or contact Deryck by Insta…
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Training for spearfishing
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In this episode I share a few training techniques that you can useto improve your diving and spearfishing. Many of these can even be done sitting at home, and they all helpDoor Nick Croukamp
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Physiology and nutrition for spearfishing
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In this episode I share details on how your body responds to diving, and the sort of foods that will help you during divingDoor Nick Croukamp
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In this episode I share tips and tricks on catching fish from cavesDoor Nick Croukamp
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In this episode I start with a recent experience with a big tiger shark, then share a few other shark encounters, plus general tips on what to look out for to keep safeDoor Nick Croukamp
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Trying rollerguns, snapper season, and future guests
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This episode is a bit of everything - my experience trying rollerguns again (but doing it right this time!), the start of the demersal reef fish season, my last dive on a far offshore Bank with clean warm water and shooting a mackerel and seeing big snapper. Plus the future plans for the podcast and having guests on…
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How deep do you need to dive?
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In this episode I go through how deep you need to dive, plus share some tips for deep divingDoor Nick Croukamp
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Boat repairs and maintenance
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Not a spearfishing episode, but an overview of my boat and the maintenance I've recently done, with all the costs. Hope this gives everyone an idea of what's involved, it's very manageable but does need to be doneDoor Nick Croukamp
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Targeting new species- tailor and flathead
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In this episode I share the process I used to succesfully target three species I didn't know how to catch. I ended up catching all three in 24 hours. Plus general tips from what I did and learntDoor Nick Croukamp
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Hunting Spanish mackerel
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Well the game fish season started for me Mid-february with my first mackerel of the season and I've had loads of questions about targeting Spanish mackerel so here's my thoughtsDoor Nick Croukamp
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There's always another level to learn
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In this episode I share how, no matter where you get to in spearfishing, there is always another level. The recent change to fishing regulations means I now want to target species I've never targetted before and I realised I'm like a total beginner again!Door Nick Croukamp
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Float lines versus reels - with Jake
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Jake contacted me with a great question about floatlines versus reels for Western Australian diving. He kindly agreed to come online and discuss his question, and let me monologue a bit about the pro's and cons of reels versus floatlines. Hope you get something out of this one - enjoy!Door Nick Croukamp
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Diving to the conditions
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In this episode I share how and when you need to change your plans. Often we make plans but then reality throws us a curve ball, so we need to adapt. EnjoyDoor Nick Croukamp
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The Spearo archetypes you don't want to be
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Just something silly this time - a bunch of fictional spearo archetypes and why you don't want to do what they do. Plus the one you do want to beDoor Nick Croukamp
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