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Topic: Update: Spearfishing Academy  (Read 5133 times)

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  • Cabeza de Martillo
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Since Noah AKA Silent Hunter got his first ab last year. The goal this year is to get him his first speared fish.

Rigged up an old kick board that we had lying around onto a pool brush pole and drew a fish on it. Went over some diving, stalking, loading techniques then let him blast the styrofoam fish underwater.  :smt067

He was off the mark the first couple times but then he got the hang of it.

We had lots of fun  :smt007
« Last Edit: January 30, 2019, 03:39:41 PM by Cabeza de Martillo »
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He got better fast  :smt001
« Last Edit: April 02, 2016, 03:57:18 PM by Cabeza de Martillo »
Pronounced in Spanish  ka·be·za de mar·t·yo
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....and yes that's me with a 6ft. green moray in the avatar.

"Spearos before Hos" - Silent Hunter

"Give your son a fish and you'll feed him for a day.
Teach him how to spearfish and he'll feed you for a lifetime" - Cabeza de Martillo

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Very cool,good job dad.can I practice in your pool also?
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Awesome.

I wish that the local community pool would allow that...
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He will be teaching you in no time. 

I was trying to figure out what type of fish you were training with.  Either a rubber lip or the incredible Mr Limpet with those lips. 

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Great stuff! And in a pinch, can't go wrong with a pole spear. Fast reload, pretty intuitive!


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Thanks guys...my secret to success so far with him is to not rush anything and being patient.

Awesome.

I wish that the local community pool would allow that...

 :smt044 yes having the pool is definitely advantageous when it comes to the training.

Great stuff! And in a pinch, can't go wrong with a pole spear. Fast reload, pretty intuitive!

I think using a speargun is a lot easier than a pole spear especially when free diving. It's just a matter of pointing and shooting. With a pole spear you have to load it and keep it under tension.

While scuba diving a pole spear is definitely a quicker reload...just my opinion.
Pronounced in Spanish  ka·be·za de mar·t·yo
Translates to Hammerhead in English for my Gringo amigos.
....and yes that's me with a 6ft. green moray in the avatar.

"Spearos before Hos" - Silent Hunter

"Give your son a fish and you'll feed him for a day.
Teach him how to spearfish and he'll feed you for a lifetime" - Cabeza de Martillo

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2018 JAOTY Lucas aka Baja Ninja
2018 JDOTY Noah aka Silent Hunter


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Nice training Dad  :smt001
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Thats awesome! Hes gonna be slaying them in no time :smt001


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Awesome! solid positive dad right there.
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How long is your pool , I'm looking for someplace to take some  video to test some guns and band setups .


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Approx 35 feet but not sure I'd be comfortable with you or anyone else shooting in my pool. Nothing personal :smt001
« Last Edit: April 12, 2016, 09:18:08 AM by Cabeza de Martillo »
Pronounced in Spanish  ka·be·za de mar·t·yo
Translates to Hammerhead in English for my Gringo amigos.
....and yes that's me with a 6ft. green moray in the avatar.

"Spearos before Hos" - Silent Hunter

"Give your son a fish and you'll feed him for a day.
Teach him how to spearfish and he'll feed you for a lifetime" - Cabeza de Martillo

Proud Papa of ...........
2018 JAOTY Lucas aka Baja Ninja
2018 JDOTY Noah aka Silent Hunter


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Silent Hunter is a natural, but he also has a great teacher. Looking forward to reports, pics and vids.


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Thanks Russ, how are you healing brother?
Pronounced in Spanish  ka·be·za de mar·t·yo
Translates to Hammerhead in English for my Gringo amigos.
....and yes that's me with a 6ft. green moray in the avatar.

"Spearos before Hos" - Silent Hunter

"Give your son a fish and you'll feed him for a day.
Teach him how to spearfish and he'll feed you for a lifetime" - Cabeza de Martillo

Proud Papa of ...........
2018 JAOTY Lucas aka Baja Ninja
2018 JDOTY Noah aka Silent Hunter