Spear Fishing
Spear fishing has become a popular sport among fishing and diving enthusiasts especially among those who love the ocean. You can practice spear fishing in both fresh and salt water in many areas around the world. If you want to participate in spear fishing there are a few things that you will want to know.
The traditional equipment for spear fishing has long been a trident that features barbed hooks on the three ends of the spear. Today's equipment can include a spear gun, diving or snorkeling equipment and bait to attract the fish you are hunting.
If you are in a lake or an open body of water then you will find that the bait is an important part of your spear fishing equipment since there is no cover like in the reefs of the ocean. The bait will work to distract the fish from your presence so that you can move in with your spear while it is eating.
Fresh water spear fishing is a good way to become involved in spear fishing if your local area is located a good distance from the ocean. Spear fishing is easiest in clear rivers and streams although you can be successful in deep lakes and rivers if you have had some practice.
If you are spear fishing in the shallows of the lake or stream then you will need to have some patience as you wade in. You will need to have a good supply of bait to throw in the water to entice the fish to come into the shallows.
If you are diving into the deeper fresh water of a lake, you will want to learn the techniques used to catch fish in murky water as well as to having the proper equipment if you do not want the fish to get away.
Salt water spear fishing is usually done with the help of diving or snorkeling equipment. You will want to spend some time familiarizing yourself with the equipment before you go diving especially if you have no experience in the ocean.
You will also need to know how to deal with shark encounters since sharks are attracted to the smells of the fish you spear in the ocean. Most instructors will tell you to kill the fish only when you have reached the surface of the water, where you can put the fish into the boat quickly.
You will always want to check the laws and regulations of any area you plan to go spear fishing in since most areas have some limitations on spear fishing. It is often easier to plan your spear fishing trips in advance so you will not be disappointed when you book an area that does not allow spear fishing.
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