SPEARFISHING HAWAII BASICS: Starting With a "3-Prong" Polespear

[@brennankimura611]

Nice video, it's really important to share this information! Can't find this on the internet normally. I strongly agree with the starting off with threeprong. It forces you to study and observe the fish and become a better diver overall.

[@FishandDiveHawaii]

Brennan Kimura Awesome points! It definitely does force you to watch the fish's behavior more, should've added that as a point! 😅

[@FishandDiveHawaii]

And yes, that's a big reason why I wanna make these kine videos. Too much people(like me) rush into this hobby! Lmk if you got any vid ideas!

[@freeholdtacticalmed]

I’ve been spearfishing with a pole spear and 3 prong all my life. I haven’t shot any BIG Pelagic fish but it does wonders on moderate sized sea bass, flounders, barracuda and snappers. Nice trick rolling the spear...can’t wait to try it! Mahalo...

[@jmorefire]

Hey can I request a vid of which fish you can shoot with names and visual reference ...spearfishing ethics...and tactical approach

[@FishandDiveHawaii]

jmorefire Awesome, love the feedback. Whatever you guys wanna see is the content I wanna make. Much Mahalos!

[@joelsmall7696]

Definitely stalking tactics. I'm out in the Mediterranean so there's not as many reef/cave fish, and man they're so hunted here that when they see a diver they shoot for the deep water.

[@loganthompson4095]

Dude thank you so much! I'm new to spear fishing . But have been scuba diving for years. I needed the basics . You delivered thanks again from Cali .

[@FishandDiveHawaii]

Thanks!! DM me on Instagram if you need anymore help!

[@ReWildUniversity]

Again, awesome videos! For a newbie just getting started, it's invaluable to have someone take the time to create such informative videos. Thanks for this great resource you have created!

[@FishandDiveHawaii]

Thanks man! No worries, I didn't forget about your message! When you see this check your inbox!

[@ReWildUniversity]

@@FishandDiveHawaii Hi! Still loving your videos! And no problem with slow responses -- we're on "woods time" up here, which is probably close to "island time" -- nice and slow =) I did check my email and instagram inboxes, though, and nothing from you there, so if you did send something, it didn't come through. Looking forward to talking!

[@natet.5738]

Great Video. Didn't think about the advantages like you put it... I just thought it was easier to use. But, being able to take another shot almost immediately is a HUGE advantage. Looking forward to seeing your other videos!

[@scientificapproach6578]

When I was new I loved practicing shooting floating kelp, it helped a lot with my aim.

[@hawaiithomson]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. I don’t have anyone showing me anything and this will help before I spend a ton of money.

[@FishandDiveHawaii]

You're welcome! I had to learn all this stuff too! I'm coming out with another tutorial video in the next couple days that would be super helpful!

[@Bagger808]

Just bought a couple of three prongs for me and my girlfriend. Thanks so much for the excellent starter videos

[@randz3786]

Sharpening my 3 prog as I’m listening to this

[@benjamingoogins1267]

Great, articulate video! Thank you.

[@ernestocreto1689]

Divng equipment are expensive these days along with new regulations on safety items you will also need before you get in the water which strongly agree to. you know when i first started diving when i was about ten. my first spear gun was made out of a thread spool powered by rubber bands and a spear made out of a straighten out metal clothes hanger. and it worked! speared a lot of fish with it eg. mannini,aholehole, menpachi,aveoveo,kumu along side the reef in kewalo basin.

[@FishandDiveHawaii]

That's awesome man!! It's crazy to see how the pioneering has come with spearfishing.

[@tyler1279]

Wow only Hawaii has a free diving or any kind of diving gear period section lol that's so cool. I'm in Florida and our Walmarts have US divers mask snorkel fins in a dive bag lol and that's it. You have to go to a dive shop for anything else. Your lucky man!

[@sevalupin6555]

Oh no dude I just bought the yellow one. My friend took me spear fishing once and I fell in love so I wanted to get into it.

[@isaaca2334]

Just subscribed, video is super helpful shoots🤙

[@FishandDiveHawaii]

Thanks for the support!

[@bodiezafa1]

Great video and very informative. Thanks for the info it will help me get a better start on my pole spear fishing

[@FishandDiveHawaii]

Awesome! So glad I can help! I've got some more pole spear videos and more coming soon! Aloha!

[@Youtuberkit7]

Thanks bro. I’m getting my first pole spear.

[@Pondhopper23]

Mahalo for this video!

[@kaigarnaut8796]

When I was 8 and I first speared a BARBED pole spear was the way to go

[@FishandDiveHawaii]

Man, I wish they still sold those here in HI; my brother bought one from the Stadium swap meet but it broke! I shot a big kala with that thing!

[@1krazyboi84]

Very good information and very good advice that metal wish bone tore my Fingah and my friends one also good video bro 🤙🏽

[@humanonearth1]

Thanks! Super helpful!

[@FishandDiveHawaii]

No problem! More tips videos coming soon!

[@MsGorteck]

this was quite good. Short, concise, you articulate well, and the music is not a distraction. I personally would add that a pole spear teaches you the mechanics of spearfishing better. I think you have to be both a better diver and a better shot with a pole spear; spearguns can,,, let you get away with things, where as a pole spear will not. Also, as you said pole spears are much cheaper than the cheapest speargun, until you know that you like to spearfish, but also that your body allows you to spearfish, don't spend a ton of money.

[@CarbonDave67]

Great vid. Very informative. Can't wait to try one out.

[@FishandDiveHawaii]

Thanks man! Let me know if you need anymore tips

[@thevastas635]

Thanks for the video! I’m just getting started and this video helped a ton! I’m living in Waialua, maybe see you out there sometime.

[@FishandDiveHawaii]

Awesome! Maybe we go fish or dive one day!

[@TheNaturalAddiction]

Thanks! This was super helpful!

[@hinosjim9710]

Thank u.. Love the tips.💪😎

[@FishandDiveHawaii]

Thank you!!!

[@allmoxysoftwareco]

Can you talk about range? What's the difference in range from a 3 prong and a gun?

[@amekaze58]

Brah, love your videos. 3-prong neva fails! I got one breakdown evolve, but I still love rocking my tried and true graphite. Own Riffe, Hatch, and Aimrite but sometime just wanna take out the 3-prong only. We go dive sometime!

[@FishandDiveHawaii]

Thanks bro! Yeah 3-prong always get akshun! And Rajah, I might go Monday morning if your down? DM me on IG same username/handle

[@kevinkern8584]

Great video , thanks for the info

[@kamikazi4u]

Mahalo brother for your time and effort to make this video. I got a couple questions, is there any size limit on the fish? And are there any quantity limits as well? I'm in Kailua Oahu, and dived a few times but didn't want to get in trouble if I got to shore with the fish size of a hand.

[@tomjom4865]

Can you use just cheap fins and snokel for your first time

[@rjjose1210]

Hey sup braddah justin What kind of grips you runnin on the 3 prong ? Lmk thanks

[@waikonu]

cheeeee das 1 nutz vid brah keep up the good work coming from OHAU

[@FishandDiveHawaii]

kai konu Thanks bro! I live Oahu too! In Haleiwa

[@lucidsticker121]

Please buy the evolve 3 prong cause I plan to buy it but I would like a review on it :)

[@FishandDiveHawaii]

Maybe I'll grab one at the expo if it's the right price!

[@celiacorbin]

Very helpful but it was hard to see how you were actually handling the three spear. Are there other videos demonstrating how to shoot with it?

[@robertjohnson774]

Is there a spearfishing excursion I can contact when I get to Waikiki.

[@ernestocreto1689]

As a beginner, even with all your equipment and tools that you have ,you would still need to know your prey. Its not as easy as you think. You would need to learn to stalk your prey. You do this by stealth, patience,cunning and even being sneaky. You need to learn the characteristics of the prey you're stalking like a lion in the wild . Some fish will run, some will swim into a hole or cave when stalked, some already lives or dwells in a hole or cave, and some swim in the open. the difference between the 3 prong vs distance and securing your catch because of the barb on the tip of the spear.For fish that swim in the open beyond 3 prong range, a speargun would be your weapon of choice, for all others the 3 prong will do the job I don't think it matters which one you chose as long as you follow safety procedures, however generally one would start with the 3 prong its much more fun and easier to learn. Only time and practice will make you a good diver, longer breaths, deeper depths comes with experience, eventually you will get there. Know your limitations to prevent accidents and follow safety procedures.

[@FishandDiveHawaii]

Some golden tips man!!!

[@whiskyweasal89]

What do you think about the evolve aftershock?

[@FishandDiveHawaii]

Haven't tried it yet but heard good things!

[@joelsmall7696]

So as you can see in the comments, people wanna know about tactics! (For me personally, I'd like to know about active stalking tactics cause I'm on the Mediterranean and there's not so many cave/reef fish here).

[@henryguzman1023]

great video.. im a beginner, yea info on fish, tactics, would be awesome!... mahalo!!

[@FishandDiveHawaii]

Hopefully I can get to all the topics! Thanks for watching!

[@blueemu9725]

Hey do you have a video of exact equipment youd need for say: shallow off shore diving, compaired to deep dives? I just dont wanna spend money on things thatidon't need immediately

[@andrewb6753]

Do you think I would be able to shoot a California Halibut with a 3-prong?

[@ernestocreto1689]

three prong spear is no ka oi and much more fun and easy to master.. a spear fisherman will be able to catch what he needs and most importantly become a true sportsman of spear fishing. It,s the guy behind the spear that makes the dive successful and experience will get you there. speargun? took out an 86# Ulua with one well placed shot to the head which immediately paralyzed the fish, no need to brain it with the divers knife(never carried or used one). Remember, Always aim for the head in the area just behind the eye where the fish brain is located.

[@kaigarnaut8796]

Can you do a shallow reef species vid.

[@jmorefire]

Killa vid

[@FishandDiveHawaii]

jmorefire thanks bro

[@quinnculver]

Thanks homie.

[@somerandomguy3532]

My tip is stuck on to my pole, Can I use a crescent wrench to get it off?

[@ugomorel7276]

its because u left it too long and didnt clean after dives

[@ugomorel7276]

dont use a wrench because if u take it off u wont be able to screw it back on

[@jaymurskie]

How about a video on how to aim with the 3 prong? I've been searching and can't find a decent one.

[@ernestocreto1689]

FYI Your aiming point when spear fishing is the area just behind the eyes where the brain is located. This is the "sweet spot". Hit it right, . the fish will become instantaneously paralyzed. Be patient, let the fish make the moves for you or jockey yourself into position to make that kill shot. By using this technique you will have a better looking stringer than if your shots were made into the body of the fish where there is a lot of body damage to fish(ripped up flesh and torn up gut shots like you see in some of these videos) Anybody can make that body shot. Show your skill and true sportsmanship. Have you ever watch a sniper movie? You're the "sniper, one shot one kill. The head shot int the military is called the "hollywood shot" that's your goal, instant kill. Don't come easy but time and experience will get you there. You'll be the ace of the base!

[@jaymurskie]

@@ernestocreto1689 Thank you for taking the time to respond to me! Unlike someone who runs this channel.. lol jk your vids are sick! But I appreciate the information. Mahalo!

[@eggyentertainer9455]

Where do u go because I always go Kaneohe or Waialae

[@FishandDiveHawaii]

Never been to waialae, water always looks buss up when I go. I mostly go NS, and Westside every now and then

[@michaeljordon704]

Can you use a pole spear as a harpoon?

[@FishandDiveHawaii]

Totally bro. Moby Dick style 🐳

[@rkhokhlan]

Dang it! i already bought a 5ft yellow 3 prong... i heard they scratch up your hands from the fiberglass :( . Make a video of which GLOVES are the best to use underwater!

[@FishandDiveHawaii]

Hammerhead gloves are solid. Otherwise get those cheap garden gloves with the strong material in the palm and fingertips. I found a cheap pair at Ross in Mililani.haha

[@rg5432]

Thank brotha!

[@FishandDiveHawaii]

No worries! Glad you enjoyed. I just posted another 3 prong video last week if you wanna check it out

[@vannscrap]

what color is better blue or black

[@FishandDiveHawaii]

Howzit Ryan! I would always push for the Graphite(black) one. Its higher quality, more efficient, and will last longer. Although it cost a few more bucks. Hope this helps! Mahalo for watching!

[@type1117]

red

[@calebhark6653]

Hatch and kap spearguns do pretty well as mid range spear guns

[@gunznknives]

How long have you been spearfishing? Who taught you?

[@FishandDiveHawaii]

I've been diving for about 7 years now. Dove with a couple buddies who were all beginners at the time and eventually started diving with better and better guys. Instagram is a great resource to find local divers!

[@TheOffCycle]

Kinda dumb to compare a pole spear to a speargun... its like saying get a knife because its cheaper than a firearm... that $1,200 speargun is capable of WAY more than a 3 prong pole spear.

[@braddahkuponz]

ho i never know the rust did that

[@FishandDiveHawaii]

Yeah man! Someone told me that a couple years ago and it tripped me out lol

[@ernestocreto1689]

$259 is kinda steep price for a 3 pronged spear. there other options out there.

[@FishandDiveHawaii]

Yeah man, that's for the luxury/premium item. I rock a $80 graphite and dont have to worry about it getting banged up haha

[@ernestocreto1689]

@@FishandDiveHawaii I used a homemade modified 7 ft aluminium shaft with homemade spring steel 3 prongs. cost less than $20. It was fast and had a lot of impact power and penetration. took out a giant trevally(ulua) 86# one shot to the head, instant paralysis and smaller ones too with my homemade 3 prong spear. sharpen your spear points before every dive excursion! Keep!em Sharp! keep and make a metal file as part of your dive equipment for maintenance,

[@FishandDiveHawaii]

Awesome man!!!

[@caderodriguez3371]

I like come dive with you my brother

[@FishandDiveHawaii]

Can bro, I'm usually pretty busy but we might be able to figure something out

[@paulhartmann6473]

You mean a tree prong

[@paulhartmann6473]

@@gary7708 hahaha you got to live here you know what I'm talking about