Diving & Spearfishing

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freediving

So You Want To Be A Freediver? 

Please take a seat. I’m going to prepare you for freediving. Concentrate on your heart rate, listening carefully to your …
smooth diving

Easy Does It

When diving, your ease of movement sends a message to the inhabitants of the ocean. Move smoothly and easily, and …
Bay Scallop Season In Full Swing

Bay Scallop Season’s In Full Swing

With bay scallop season in full swing for all but the two smallest harvest regions, the state of Florida is …

Daniel Hulme’s 266-pound yellowfin tuna on a Polespear is the IUSA world record.

The International Underwater Spearfishing Association (IUSA) keeps track of spearfishing world records. Past and current records can be seen on www.iusarecords.com. IUSA was founded in 1950 by divers from California who wanted to standardize rules for world record fish.

Under The Sea

One of the most dangerous risks to divers is being struck by boat propellers while at the surface. I have personally experienced more close calls with boats than any other hazard, and I’ve witnessed the results of some horrific accidents.

Tips for Snorkeling Safety

Summer is just around the corner. From the bathtub to the open ocean, kids need to feel comfortable and confident about their in-water skills.

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Cobia Caught on Birthday Trip Could Shatter World Record by 40 Pounds

On February 8, a group of anglers celebrating Lucas Tapper's 21st birthday off Southwest Australia hooked a massive cobia weighing 175.49 pounds. If certified by the IGFA, this catch would surpass the 40-year-old all-tackle world record of 135 pounds 9 ounces.

Rod Actions for Coastal Fishing

Broomstick. That’s what I started out coastal fishing with nearly 20 years ago. I had done quite well bass fishing with heavy-action rods growing up.

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.