FAILING My First Ever SPEARFISHING Competition...

[@fishydubsfishing6516]

You invite uncle Ben but you don’t invite me😃

[@EthanYeo1]

Hahaha are you my uncle? 😂

[@DanielMann]

We've all been there. It is amazing how much one can learn by diving competitions. It's such a great way to dive new areas, meet new people and see different fish. I think you may need to spend a session in the shallows shooting at a target. Shoot the gun 100 times and that is more than you'd probably do in a whole season.

[@EthanYeo1]

Haha that’s reassuring! I’m definitely looking forward to competing again now that I sort of know what to expect 😁 Yeah I’ve been spending a lot of timing hunting whiting and mullet in the shallows, and I can assure you Daniel my aim has vastly improved since the competition 😉

[@DanielMann]

@@EthanYeo1 I'd also consider running a single band. I have an 80cm gun I use here with a single 16mm and 6.75mm spear. The thing is like a laser. An 18mm band and 7mm spear used to be my go to setup for a long time on a 120. Shot some big fish on that too, including a 24kg cobia.

[@EthanYeo1]

Yep I’ve been using a single 16mm band for the past month and have been finding it much better than my previous twin 14mm 😁

[@fergusillman3302]

The Mann, the myth, the legend!

[@jaketuaputa9571]

Dman any new videos

[@sumiskianimations7253]

I have been SOOOOOOO excited to see this video!

[@EthanYeo1]

Haha I hope it was worth the wait bro 😁😁

[@hanoitripper1809]

12:40 ahh that’s your fish! Never mind… what cressi speargun did u use here was it 110?

[@EthanYeo1]

Cressi Mohawk 100, honestly would not recommend it. So many better guns on the market!

[@hanoitripper1809]

@@EthanYeo1 ok thanks!

[@BR0SE1DON]

Mate, you know I love your videos and am a real supporter of yours and I mean this with no disrespect at all, but I think you really need to work on the technical elements of your spearing. You're charging around underwater, not taking the time to relax, settle yourself and most importantly, let the fish come to you. I'm not being arrogant but I'd love it if you had a look at the last video I posted on my channel, it's not an amazingly edited video like yours but just look how relaxed the fish are around me, see how I've waited for them to become comfortable and actually come to me, see how every shot is a stone shot... I can do that as I'm taking my time, I'm not rushing things. I know my breath-hold is solid so I can just relax down there, I use the natural cover, I move when I need to etc, etc. Also, your gun, you're obviously not comfortable with it. Bands unloaded, shooting line not rigged, double handed aiming, excessive recoil. Maybe time for a new one, honestly it's doing you no favours. I use an 82cm gun for most of my dives, I can stone anything I see. I can't remember the last time I missed a shot. If you're hunting small reef fish, you don't need a big gun. For the type of fishing you do, I'd be looking at something around 80cm, reverse trigger mech, single 16mm or double 14mm bands. Happy to recommend specific models if you want. The main thing to do is relax, settle yourself underwater and find a gun you can trust.

[@EthanYeo1]

Hey thank a lot mate for taking your time to write this comment, I really appreciate it the intention behind it 😁 I’ll definitely check out your video when I get home! Yeah at the time of this video I had only used this gun less than 10 times and was still getting used to the open muzzle as I’d never used one before and really struggled to figure out the shooting line, in hindsight I regret buying this gun, but I’m saving up to buy a smaller pranger gun 👍 Do you have any tips for finding cover at the bottom?

[@hanoitripper1809]

Which vid do u mean

[@2freshproductions886]

Confused about why you dont wrap your shooting line? It could be the reson you missed so many fish as it causes mussel wrap and can get caught up. Also if you find yourself without a stringer or a catch bag thread you float line through the gills and mouth its just a giant stringer🤷‍♂️

[@EthanYeo1]

I get lazy at times, especially when I know I’m about to reload and take another shot haha

[@2freshproductions886]

@@EthanYeo1 understandable but it can make a the difference 👌👌

[@fishingwithzara1911]

good stuff EJ also congrats on almost 2K proud of you buddy !!

[@EthanYeo1]

Thanks a lot Zara!! 😁

[@cathyphelan1097]

LOVE THE VID ETUNN. 😍😍

[@EthanYeo1]

THANKS CAFFY ❤️

[@jahmonwilson4134]

What do you use to edit your vids?

[@EthanYeo1]

Final Cut Pro!

[@mistergormsby]

Been there plenty of times. One of the worst things you can do in a comp is get frustrated. It seems that the more frustrated you get at missing, the more you miss (happens to me anyway), and with time ticking its not easy to lose the frustration other than by hitting fish. I'd definitely get a speed spike so you can string the fish immediately and let it slide back to the float. It saves a lot of precious time in a comp.

[@EthanYeo1]

Haha exactly!! I’m really looking forward to competing again though now that I know what to expect 😁 I also do use a speed spike now 👍

[@mistergormsby]

@@EthanYeo1 Next year You should come up north and dive the the Australian Pacific Coast Championships in NSW at Easter and the Eden 3-way state titles in June. Two of the most unique comps in the country.

[@EthanYeo1]

Yeah I’d love too!! Do you compete much?

[@mistergormsby]

@@EthanYeo1 A fair bit. Our family dives most of the major competitions in NSW and travel to a few interstate comps in Vic and QLD. You meet a lot of good people and end up with friends all over the place.

[@aaronjudd4870]

Im about to enter my first spear comp myself, glad to see a video like this one mate. Gives me confidence hahahaha

[@EthanYeo1]

Haha awesome! Where abouts is your competition being held? 😁

[@aaronjudd4870]

@@EthanYeo1 Im up at the central coast, been a bit murky lately though, water is brown and we have 8ft swell :(

[@EthanYeo1]

Damn that’s insane, that’s the exact opposite of the conditions down here, less than 0.3m swells lately 😍 Good luck though for your competition 😁

[@mistergormsby]

Go the mighty Sea Lions!

[@TropicalZooms]

I thought you’d win for sure champ Maybe next time. Nice under water shots as always and enjoyed this vid too. Stay safe and keep the channel flowing & growing. 😃🐟🐟🐟🐟👍

[@EthanYeo1]

Hahaha thanks mate! There’s always a next time, and now that I know what to expect I’ll definitely be trying to win next time 😁😁

[@tingjay8776]

Im just so curious. how long can you hold your breath underwater?

[@EthanYeo1]

Hey bro, currently I can hold my breath for about a minute comfortable when diving! I’m sure I could hold it for longer, but I’ve never really pushed myself!

[@jaketuaputa9571]

let go bro ☺️☺️😙☺️😙☺️😙

[@Doyou808]

Hey man, nice video, you gotta sit still on the bottom, wait till the fish get comfortable and come in to you and line up a good shot, dont chase the fish, and keep that line wrapped up. I noticed at the last minute you tweek your gun side ways when you shoot. But all in all not bad for your first competition!

[@EthanYeo1]

Thanks mate! 😁

[@ThienNguyen-gk1bf]

Awesome stuff bro!

[@EthanYeo1]

Thanks man 😁

[@dilldoe4727]

Where was this competition held

[@EthanYeo1]

Near Point Turton 👍

[@WVFG]

Another top video, wish I had the guts to skin dive like that, maybe one day you will get that elusive Tommy, pity about missing the Queenie and the $150.

[@EthanYeo1]

Thank you Greg! Haha I’ve actually managed to shoot a few tommies since this video, but still yet to see another queeny 😓

[@happyfishing735]

awesome video keep fighting bro 👍💯😍

[@nyrob420]

Some really cool under water footage

[@EthanYeo1]

Thank you 👍

[@theohaynes1620]

But otherwise great vid loved it keep it up bro and good job on not giving up

[@EthanYeo1]

Thanks bro 👍

[@maxsr3236]

Kind of expected you to win 😉

[@EthanYeo1]

Haha sorry for letting you down Max 😂 I’ll get a win for you one day, you heard it here first 😉

[@maxsr3236]

@@EthanYeo1 ok, deal 👍😂

[@felix.salmon]

Maaan missing fish of the comp must’ve been brutal!! 😭😭 Looks like the first few comps are a big learning experience 😬 Nice vid! Now I know a bit of what to expect with comp spearing 🤙🏼

[@EthanYeo1]

Haha still haunts me to this day 😂 Yeah it’s a great way though to fast track your learning! You planning on competing in the near future? 😁

[@felix.salmon]

EJC Adventures I get tempted every time I see a comp on the NSW south coast. I probably need to head out a few more times and keep it chill because I know I’d rush shots and dives SOOOO much in a comp 😂

[@LanceMcCormick]

Hey Shakey, Stay off the coffee in the morning! Haha So close to the prize!! Look like fun!

[@EthanYeo1]

Hahaha 😂😂

[@theohaynes1620]

FINALLY BROOOOOO

[@EthanYeo1]

7pm every Thursday bro!

[@mamama361]

Bro come to NT and do some spear fishing haha

[@EthanYeo1]

Bro I’d love to sometime!! 😁

[@gonedenventures1093]

You've come far from this brother

[@EthanYeo1]

Hahaha a long way!!!

[@prestongarvey13]

Better luck next time, so close.

[@EthanYeo1]

Haha thanks mate 😁

[@calebshepherd5591]

Omg 😂😭

[@Brian_Kwan]

why do u not load your gun properly? your line just get tangled and makes the spear not shoot straight either. rushed shots usually end up poorly imo

[@alastairwilliams9550]

I love your enthusiasm but dude, you need to sort your shot out. The shooting line is all over the place and why do you have a second rubber if your not going to use it?

[@EthanYeo1]

Thanks mate! Yeah I get a bit lazy at times, especially when I know that I’m about to take another shot soon, it’s a bad habit. I’ve also got a single 16mm band now too 👍

[@DadOfTwo]

I could hear the disappointment in your voice for missing that fish. Next time mate.

[@EthanYeo1]

Haha yep I’ve only got myself to blame though 😅 There will definitely be a next time 👍

[@benabbott1653]

the reason you wernt shooting the sweep is because you didnt even have your shooting line riged

[@EthanYeo1]

haha yep and partly because I was an absolute noob back then 😂 You should check out my performance a year later to see my improvement 😉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIe7iKene9SaY5Y

[@benabbott1653]

@@EthanYeo1 now that I think about it I have made loads of silly mistakes like that spearfishing it happens. also awesome vids keep it up I will have a look at that vid

[@EthanYeo1]

@@benabbott1653 thanks mate! Haha yep we’re always making mistakes in the water and that’s the best way to learn 😁

[@ItsRizz-x]

duck noises when you miss are annoying

[@theohaynes1620]

NOT HAPPY ONE LITTLE BIT YOUR ACCURACY WAS TERRIBLE BRO SEEN BETTER FROM YOU WHAT HAPPENED WE SLEEP IN A LITTLE TO LONG DID WE AHAHA THE ONE YOU POSTED 2 WEEKS AGO BRO

[@EthanYeo1]

Hahahaha sorry Theo 😭

[@theohaynes1620]

@@EthanYeo1 All good brother just wanted to be a dumbass