Catch and Cook Series: Episode 1 Freediving for California Spiny Lobster

[@dcro9903]

This was a well narrated and explained video. As a newbie , I really thank you for the explanation on determining when and where to beach dive. Well done! .

[@USMC816]

NOTHING tastes better than cooking and eating your own catch!

[@danielb852]

Awesome video. It boggles my mind how you’re not scared to dive at night alone!! You’re amazing !! I’m in Cuba right now and get scared to dive alone during the day lol

[@sum1ne1]

This video taught me a lot. thank you!

[@Isaacperezis1248]

Bad ass video! Thank you for making it. I feel more comfortable now diving alone today

[@amandochavez9120]

Good luck 👍🏽 where are you diving out of?

[@Isaacperezis1248]

@@amandochavez9120 I’m goin to Palos Verdes there’s this cool trail called Sacred Cove View Trial. First time there, I saw this video of someone recommending it.

[@Isaacperezis1248]

@@amandochavez9120 in your video you said things to look out for are the maori eel. Have you had any issues with sharks when you go out diving alone ?

[@amandochavez9120]

@@Isaacperezis1248 awesome! Sounds like a great spot. I wouldn’t worry about the sharks they hunt during the day and they’re really not a threat! Hope you had a good dive!?

[@alexmsibert]

This video was well put together! very informative and great quality! Mahalo! 🤙

[@yengvue7266]

Great video.. A lot of great information provided

[@hunterwilliams8706]

Great guy👌🏼

[@traviswhite6912]

Awesome video, thanks!!!👍

[@edwardpietrenka6843]

Great video! Hope to see some more of this!!

[@tonyton6169]

Thanks for the Video Oak!!

[@marktzagournis3208]

very informative thank you!

[@flaviustiberiu442]

what degrees did you cook the lobster halves?

[@safety1st341]

Where’s this general area brother?

[@oakpwr]

Los angeles

[@winter4953]

im in

[@Jamestreeman]

Are you still free diving

[@oakpwr]

Yah, didn't get out as much this season for bugs but I'll be going more often for seabass and yellowtail soon.

[@tylerf8304]

I have been looking for that weight harness / back plate since I used on at work. Do you have any idea where I can locate one? Who makes them?

[@oakpwr]

The guy who used to make them was Larry Caraguy, but I believe he doesn't make them anymore. Try calling spear america or neptonic systems. They are harder to ditch in an emergency and less popular I would not recommend them unless you have back problems. They also make weighted vests which are similar, but they tend to tear up after a few seasons.

[@tylerf8304]

@@oakpwr Thanks, I've been looking for one for work, not so much for my free diving, maybe I'll just make a mold and pour one.

[@oakpwr]

If it's something you aren't wearing all the time then a weighted vest might work out. I know one of the freedive shops up north used to carry them, but I can't remember the name of the shop.

[@oakpwr]

Tyler there's a guy named "Trace" on my forum selling a weight harness for 8. It's 16 lbs of weight and the same as mine. Goto spearingforum.com and do a search for his name, then send him a pm as I don't have his email address. You should move fast I bet it sells.

[@jamescassidy1842]

If a Lobster guage "TOUCHES" on both front and back it is a legal bug!!! A "CLICKER " is when there is space on the guage!! Hence it can move and CLICK

[@oakpwr]

You are technically right, but it is up to the discretion of the dfw officer. I know several guys who got cited for "short bugs" who received tickets which is a bummer because you have to battle it out in court. It's not worth it IMO.

[@Chrissurf]

If it feels a little bigger than a Coke can,it's legal