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Old 06-19-2009, 06:46 PM   #61
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Re: Spearing on the west coast of Oz

Update on that swell, actually reached 17feet off Perth and 20 feet off Augusta. will be some time before it is divable out here!

Here is a photo of my water transport!




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Old 06-19-2009, 07:59 PM   #62
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Re: Spearing on the west coast of Oz

Geeze that's a small boat to be taking offshore....you guys ARE crazy! Will you be my hero? Haha, seriously....is it just because a bigger boat is more difficult to shore launch in remote locations?
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Old 06-19-2009, 10:39 PM   #63
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Re: Spearing on the west coast of Oz

We use boats of this size to beach launch, and to tow into places that are 4 wheel drive only!

We go up to 50 miles offshore at times when the weather is OK, usually two boats at a time!
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Old 06-19-2009, 11:17 PM   #64
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Re: Spearing on the west coast of Oz

A jewy? Isnt that called a "duh fish"? Whats up with the blue groper? Did you shoot him after you hand fed him? Lol, Just payin you out. Those blues are great eating, last time I was divin Flinda's in Brissy a big blue swam right up to me and I blasted it. All the Aussies payed me out but I didnt care, beautiful eating. We got a fish here called a sheepshead, stupid and easy to shoot but great eating.

You guys shoot some quality fish bro, is that Samson a record?

You live anywhere near Ningaloo Reef?

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Old 06-20-2009, 01:54 AM   #65
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A jewy? Isnt that called a "duh fish"? Whats up with the blue groper? Did you shoot him after you hand fed him? Lol, Just payin you out. Those blues are great eating, last time I was divin Flinda's in Brissy a big blue swam right up to me and I blasted it. All the Aussies payed me out but I didnt care, beautiful eating. We got a fish here called a sheepshead, stupid and easy to shoot but great eating.

You guys shoot some quality fish bro, is that Samson a record?

You live anywhere near Ningaloo Reef?

No, Mate, Samson get 25 to 30lbs more than that one! The Blue groper are real good eating here!, we are allowed one/day on this coast. They get to about 90lbs, but that is a real big one.
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Old 06-20-2009, 04:32 AM   #66
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Re: Spearing on the west coast of Oz

Footage taken from my boat this year!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wrsT2pVFXU


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvYSxs3JUJs
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Old 06-20-2009, 12:40 PM   #67
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Re: Spearing on the west coast of Oz

Just finished the first vid. That was some great footage!

I love it when you update this thread, thanks for sharing with us Cali-divers.
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Old 06-21-2009, 07:16 PM   #68
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLYf5pNwARA


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LD0dd42QtqA


Bit more footage out of my boat!
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Love the sound track on that second video. My juices really started flowing when you lined up on those macs. Then I saw that seamonster of a wahoo!

Great stuff -poke more pink snapper!!
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Old 06-22-2009, 09:34 AM   #70
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Re: Spearing on the west coast of Oz

Barry what is your best months for spearing over there on the West Coast? The footage of shooting the tuna with the reel gun is awesome!
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Old 06-22-2009, 10:33 AM   #71
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Barry what is your best months for spearing over there on the West Coast?
I vote for any month when Pickering is away working! Generally Feb to July, August, sept are often swelly, then we get nasty SSE winds for a few months. Its pretty rare we stuck at home for more than a few weekends in a row though.
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Old 06-22-2009, 05:48 PM   #72
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Barry what is your best months for spearing over there on the West Coast? The footage of shooting the tuna with the reel gun is awesome!


Did you notice the Brand name on those Railgun Reels, the Barracuda brand is maufactured by Bluewater Freedivers of WA members!

Those reels are designed to handle large Pelagics and are used throughout Australia. Combined with a good Railgun, nothing is safe!

Most months have some good weather, but summer is to be avoided (not so many fish around and early strong sea breezes)
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Old 06-22-2009, 07:32 PM   #73
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Re: Spearing on the west coast of Oz

Love it when you update this thread, makes me want to travel to Perth!

By the way, is this what I think it is or am I seeing things? If it is, do you find that it helps much with finding fish? I have been thinking about something similar for my boat...
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Old 06-23-2009, 02:26 AM   #74
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Love it when you update this thread, makes me want to travel to Perth!

By the way, is this what I think it is or am I seeing things? If it is, do you find that it helps much with finding fish? I have been thinking about something similar for my boat...
Yep, it is what you think it is! The secret weapon is no longer a secret!

Great for spotting fish even at speeds over 30 knots, many fish have been found while travelling between spots

Many boats over here have a 1/2" thick clear lexan panel in the hull, best to have the shape moulded in when the boat is being built, but can be added after!
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Old 06-23-2009, 04:27 AM   #75
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That's wild! Very cool idea!
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