Price from:
375 USD
Learn to Spearfish Under Professional Guidance
Duration
8 Hours
About
An introductory spearfishing class designed to teach you all the necessary skills while providing the full experience of being an underwater hunter.
Topics covered include:
- Speargun handling
- Rigging
- Loading
- Fish ID
- California Regulations
- Underwater Hunting Tactics
- Knife Skills for cleaning and processing fish
Course begins with online eLearning to study necessary info to prepare. An video call is hosted with your instructor on the Friday afternoon before the course begins to go over academic learning.
Saturday is a full day meeting on the beach at 8 am to dry practice speargun rigging and handling, tactics, aim, and fish retrieval. After skills practice we will select our dive site and head into the water.
You'll work with your instructor as a guide to help you find and hunt fish during a 2-3 hour ocean session. After our fish are collected we will go back to shore and cover knife skills, fish prep, and review what you learned.
Odyssey Spearfishing has a rule that if no one, including your instructor, shoots fish, you come back to hunt again for free!
After the dive you have an option to take your fish home, or join the group to enjoy a catch and cook meal.
DIVER REQUIREMENTS:
- Freediver Certification from a Recognized Agency
- Personal freediving gear (available to rent)
RENTAL GEAR INCLUDED:
- Speargun
- Float Line
- Knife
- Catch Bag and Float
- Photo/Video Package Add-On Available
- Equipment Purchase Discount Available for Participants
What to bring
GEAR REQUIREMENTS:
- Swimsuit & towel
- Low Volume Mask & J-Tube Snorkel
- Open Cell Wetsuit
- Long fins & Socks
- Weight belt & Weights
- Dive Socks and Gloves
Booking Notes
#Hello and congratulations on your upcoming spearfishing course!
Currently freediving and spearfishing are rapidly growing in popularity. You can feel proud knowing you are among the first to go through a comprehensive education program to become a competent freediver and underwater hunter.
Here are the details you need for the course:
First, see the below links and attachments for review. This info will be a guide for hunting techniques and skills necessary to be safe and successful.
##Day 1 Optional Online Academic Review
##Location: Online
This portion is optional, but we will conduct a review of material and answer questions. We will conduct this meeting via Google Meet. This course relies on your self study to gain knowledge but I want to review the material and answer as many questions as possible before we get in the water. I will send a Google Meet link to your email the Thursday before your course at 5 pm. Let me know if you'd like to join.
##Day 2 Spearfishing
##Location: Carmel Beach
https://maps.app.goo.gl/9pibZDdGh5ThwBsq8
We will meet here in the morning to practice the physical skills of speargun handling, aim, and tactics. Afterwards we will brief our dive site and objective. We will be spearfishing for 2-3 hours, so be prepared for a full day on the water. Afterwards we will learn knife skills for cleaning fish.
You can take filets home, or we usually have the option of taking our fresh filets to a local restaurant for a group meal.
##Freediving Equipment:
Required equipment are mask, fins, snorkel, wetsuit (5-7mm) and weight belt. Gloves, socks, and a dive knife are also required.
##Spearfishing Equipment:
Speargun, float, catch bag, floatline, flashlight. Use your own if you have them, but rental of these items is included. Please get with me beforehand if you need any of these items.
##VALID CA FISHING LICENSE IS REQUIRED
Please ensure you have a valid California Saltwater Fishing License. You can now purchase this online through the CDFW License app which is both convenient and is required in case we encounter Department of Fish & Wildlife officers.
##Tips for the Day:
##Stay Hydrated:
Proper hydration is crucial for freediving, affecting your cognitive judgement and equalization ability. Make sure you drink enough water leading up to and throughout our dive day. Bring water, a source of electrolytes, and snacks.
##Get a Good Night's Rest:
A well-rested body and mind are essential for success. Aim for a good night's sleep before the day begins.
##Comfortable Attire:
Wear comfortable clothing suitable for each day with sun protection for dive day.
##Open Mindset:
Be ready to learn and embrace new techniques and skills. I’m here to guide you every step of the way, and everything stated in this course is done for a reason. Remember you’re here to learn and have fun. If you do that you’ll be successful.
##Team Attitude:
Approach the course with a positive attitude and an eagerness to explore the underwater world. A teamwork mentality will increase safety and enjoyment of our hunting while optimizing success.
##Please use these links below as your primary resources for CA regulations and speargun safety
https://wildlife.ca.gov/Fishing/Ocean
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=8w2zq2ORP60&ab_channel=RIFFEInternational
I’m looking forward to sharing this education and helping you become a confident and skilled underwater hunter. Your safety, learning, and enjoyment are my top priorities.
Please respond to this email to let me know if you'll be able to make the Friday night call, and shoot me a text as well so I can start coordinating directly with everyone. My number is listed below my name. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out.
[View Intro to Spearfishing.pptx](https://cdn.filestackcontent.com/pqk70XBSSveZWzRg5Plp)
