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Swimming With Sharks

Every February at Pura Vida Divers, we dedicate a month to shedding light onto one of our favorite, but often …

Lionfish: Can’t Beat ’em? Eat ’em!

Although beautiful to look at, the invasive lionfish poses a severe threat to Atlantic and Gulf waters. They are known for having spines that can sting.

Under The Sea – Spearfishing World Records

Most people have heard of IGFA (International Game Fish Association), which manages world records for fishermen. But have you heard of IUSA?

The Season for Giving

By Pura Vida Divers Ho, Ho, Ho, the holidays are here! In the rush of constant holiday shopping and festive …
Spear fishing

Spearfishing Bluewater Hunting

The rise in popularity of spearfishing and advances in the technology have allowed divers to more safely and efficiently target more and bigger species.
Deep sea fishing

Deep Sea Fishing, The Final Frontier

Deep Sea Fishing. Deep, dark, still unknown sea, full of mesmerizing creatures still being discovered within its vastness. Scientists have …

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Lake Erie’s Big Brown Bass

Lake Erie boasts some of the best smallmouth bass fishing in the world. On this massive lake, the Eastern Basin offers a stellar habitat for bronzebacks.

Under The Sea – Slings and Polearms

There’s a retro-movement taking place—a trend toward primitive hunting gear. Slings and polespears are used in places that do not allow trigger mechanisms.

Upstate New York Bass on the Fly!

For an angler, being outside and fishing in a short sleeve shirt with no one around should be enough to call any day a success. This day was about to get better. As we cast into a river with increasing water temps and a majority of the steelhead already back in Lake Ontario, our expectations of a tight line were low. Soon enough, as we launched large flies into the water, the addicting tight line grabs began. These fierce strikes were not steelhead, but hungry smallmouth bass. We enjoyed a full day on the river swinging 4-plus-inch flies and catching more than 25 smallmouth bass apiece.