Anyone who asks for a spot in the YT comments section is not to be trusted. They'll probably blow up any spot you give them.

Hey brotha, are there a lot of people getting at it in sd with pole spears?? I’m just starting out and prefer to learn with the pole spear for better technique, and honestly it looks bad ass getting a fish with a pole spear… I’m very interested in pole spearing some of these fish that people say you NEEd a spear fun for… You know any good groups to get with or where I can find good buddies in sd/ OC ?

Agreed. People need to learn to wait for a good shot, rather than shooting from that far away. Losing two fish in one dive is ridiculously bad.

If your ok with hiking try the drainage pipe off paseo Del Mar

1801 is the address of the house next to the spot I believe

@@TheJellyfish800 Awesome I know here that is, and have you went there recently?

@@zachczyz2165 yea I went there about 3 weeks ago. It’s good it’s a little murky but so is everything and if you keep going and get good there are wsb to get. Probably best spot to shore dive as a serious spearfisher

Thanks for the love and the subscription !

On average I usually try to stay down for 45 seconds to a minute. My max down time is about 1:45. However, I encourage everyone to listen to what their body is telling them and not to rely on a watch or time. For example, I might have a better bottom time because I made a good descent and had a proper breathe up prior to the dive. My body is properly oxygenated and therefore I can stay down longer. But pushing yourself to stay down a certain time on every dive is dangerous and can lead to shallow water blackouts. Observe what you are feeling, is your body telling you that its ok to stay down longer? or are you forcing yourself and pushing your limits because you want to be down for a minute and its only been 30 seconds? Bottom line is rely on instinct and how you are feeling, not on a time on your watch. It takes a long time to train your body to do these things. When I first started I could barely dive down 10 feet, let alone hold my breath for longer than 20 seconds. It took me at least a year and consistent diving to really get comfortable in the water and to be able to hold my breath for over a minute. This obviously varies, but I would say don't worry about your down time! Focus on actively hunting, engaging with the environment, and listening to your body and your down time will naturally increase! Hope this is helpful!

Andrew Baeza yeah thank you!

New to spearfishing, why do you spit your snorkel?

@@aidano1o in any freediving situation you don't want the snorkel in your mouth; you want your lips sealed as an extra barrier against the water (can also pack more air into your mouth with lips sealed, if you're comfortable with that style). Keeping a snorkel in penetrates that barrier, so now the diver has compromised some safety.

I have a stringer, a little line that wraps around my waist, where I keep my fish.

Yes it is dangerous. You must always be aware of your surroundings in the water. However, I like to bleed the fish in the water as it makes it easier to clean and eat.

looks like palos verdes. shouldnt ask spots tho brotha

Thanks! Its amazing how skittish they are ! Super smart

@@andrewbaeza2474 yeah they are, do you hole hunt at all for them couple of awesome little reefs out of Balboa off of 40th st. If I remember correctly. 🤙

@@themagicshortbus1715 Yeah, I've shot a couple in holes. Usually find them there later in the day and on night dives. During the day however, I usually see them roaming and don't usually check in holes for them. You can find em in some real unusual spots, sometimes super shallow!

Hey thanks man! I've been diving at all different times of the day. Honestly, you just never know what you're going to see out there. Thats part of the reason why i love this sport because you can see something amazing and fantastic every single time you go out, regardless of the time of day. I would say that you have an advantage catching lobster at night, but i don't mind crawling into caves to grab em! Morning dives are good and i hear going at high tide is best!

Andrew Baeza yea a high tide at night is what I have found to be best for lobster! Thanks for the bit of advice