The Beginner's Guide to Spearfishing: 5 Secrets I Wish I Knew!

[@EthanYeo1]

I would love to hear what are some things you guys wish you knew when you first started spearfishing! 😄

[@Dirrtza]

@@EthanYeo1 how i will break my barier with ears presure. it gets me at around 15 m ad in my right ear its painfull

[@EthanYeo1]

@@Dirrtza I recommend doing a freediving course as the instructor will be able to teach you the correct and safe way to equalise your ears.

[@Dirrtza]

@@EthanYeo1 any advice on 5mm wetsuit? how important is brand? i see there are meany from 140 to 400 euros

[@DanielMann]

Great video Ethan! Agree on all your points especially trying new spots. It’s so easy to get stuck in the rut of going to the same areas. I always try and dive somewhere new or swim a bit further each time I’m out.

[@EthanYeo1]

Thank you Dan! After watching the world record red emperor video, it truly did inspire me to scout new grounds and since then I haven’t looked back 🙂

[@benabbott1653]

hi Daniel i,m a twelve year old spearo whos been spearfish for only about three years and now i,m absolutely adcted to spearfishing and through trying to learn how to spearfish when i was beginning through yotube quickly made me a great fan of yours after this whole covid thing you should seriously consider spearfishing New Zealand monster snapper trevalley kingfish tuna and kahawai

[@DanielMann]

@@benabbott1653 thanks mate! 99% sure I'll be in NZ later this year.

[@maxsr3236]

Welcome to Ethan's Spearfishing Academy, where the instructions are clearer than any water and the teachers cooler than the antartic winter.

[@EthanYeo1]

Hahaha I don’t think I know anyone who thinks of me so highly 😂 I appreciate you Max and the support you give me ❤️

[@DenizSpearo]

I agree with your points🤣 def found myself in them AND the footage. I think everyone goes through "buy cheap buy twice"

[@EthanYeo1]

Hahaha yep a very common mistake a lot of guys make! It should be buy right by once 😂

[@spearandfish8620]

Great list and pointers you shared, cheers. For me learning to equalise properly and correct/efficient duck diving, breathing and finning techniques. Pretty much learning how to freedive has been something I wish I did earlier. So much to learn when starting, I’m two years into spearing and still learning so much every dive

[@EthanYeo1]

Thanks for watching mate, glad you were able to take something away. I totally get you, there’s so much to learn when it comes to spearfishing and it’s never ending journey, but that’s the joy of it 😁

[@pabloricardo-autorepairsan8366]

Love this video you nailed it right from the start right yo the point owill use your video as an example how my videos should be congratulations on your achievement in spear fishing this was awesome thanks again

[@pabloricardo-autorepairsan8366]

Love this video you nailed it right from the start right yo the point I will use your video as an example how my videos should be congratulations on your achievement in spear fishing this was awesome thanks again

[@EthanYeo1]

Thank you Pablo, really glad to hear that you enjoyed it 🙂

[@kosams]

We are so lucky here in South Australia to have the variety of waters to dive/fish. Go south and you hit the kelp and the cold waters of the Southern Ocean. Go north in the gulfs to the warmer and more comfortable conditions and then there's the mighty West Coast....we are so spoiled. That was a great list of thinks to ponder over. My best fishing experience came after joining a fish club. 👌

[@EthanYeo1]

We sure are! I can't wait to explore more of our coast here in Australia 😄

[@matthewmavromihalis3739]

Hey mate. Im very new to spear fishing. By new i mean i havent got any gear yet. Your video helped me out heaps. Im from sa so id like to know whats a good spot to practice spearing locally? Im northern suburbs. Im not asking for hot spots, just a spot i can legally get around and practice shooting a speargun. And if im lucky ill get dinner. Thanks.

[@khengwong8439]

Very informative Ethan (even though I’ll never do spear fishing) Also love the backdrop of this video (medal, photo gallery)

[@EthanYeo1]

Thank you Aunty Kheng!! Never say never haha 😉😂

[@sailingpopao]

Great video mate! Solid opener 😆You explained the secret spots really well 👏

[@EthanYeo1]

Haha thanks for watching! I love your work guys, it’s a dream of mine to do what you guys are currently doing 😅

[@novizadventures]

That was such a good video. Great job Ethan!

[@EthanYeo1]

Thanks Rhys! I hope you could take at least one thing away from it haha

[@sabrinajameson8251]

Thank you so much. I start spearfishing soon and this was amazing. I honestly wish I could shake your hand and thank you. I know this can be dangerous af. You prolly saved someone's life with this

[@EthanYeo1]

Wow thank you so much your kind comment! It’s comments like these which keeps me motivated ❤️

[@Dstick1Spearfishing]

LOL, you have now officially become a spearo Elder, welcome Uncle Ethan! Nice video BTW, apologies for laughing so hard at 0:10, but that was too funny for words, you probably heard me all the way over there in S.A ! Thought I'd add re gear, you can buy good quality 2nd hand high end gear. Good quality stuff lasts a life time and can be cleaned up. Cheap crap is just frustrating and the reality is if you buy cheap crap, it doesn't last, it keeps failing and you have no fun. Buy once, buy right! Save yourself a heap of cash, have more fun and get that one fish. I love just capturing fish on film as well. So 6 might be get a camera to record the fun. My Son just got a Hero 3 Black and housing for $50. Takes great quality 1080HD60FPS video, he is having a ball. Dive Safe, have some Fun!

[@EthanYeo1]

Haha yikes if I'm an elder at 23 I wonder what I'll be in 20 years time 😂 Haha that clip at 0:10 was one of the saddest days of my life!!! Yes that is very great point, getting QUALITY gear. Buy one, buy right, that's a perfect line that sums up buying spearing gear. I play on making a video in the future dedicated just to gear, so don't mind me I'll be stealing that line 😉 Awesome having a camera is definitely a game changer and also allows you to look back and analyse your hunting and movements 👍

[@Dstick1Spearfishing]

@@EthanYeo1 It's Australia Ethan, as Far as I can tell if it isn't bolted down, someone will nick it LMAO! Use what ever you need mate, it is helping others out and that is very cool!

[@nathanndruwin1782]

Keep em coming. Learnt heaps in the last 10 minutes.

[@EthanYeo1]

Thanks Nathan, glad to hear that! I’ll see what else I can come up with haha

[@mamama361]

You lost me at "off shore" 😆 Thanks for the tips Ethan!

[@EthanYeo1]

Haha well I hope you have a clear understanding of what offshore winds are now! You’re welcome 🙂

[@danieljonesadventures2181]

Love the wave at the start 😂

[@EthanYeo1]

Haha I'll never forget that day 🥲

[@nfragala]

Magic drink: 4 whole Beets, garlic, whole chicken breast, arugala, pickle juice, berries, honey, cinnamon, box of low sodium chicken bone broth, vitamin, iron supplement. Toss it all in a Vitamix and blend thoroughly. Get yourself a large open mouth Nalgene bottle with a carabeaner and attach it to your gear. Get yourself another Nalgene and fill it with cucumber water and some tart cherry, maybe cranberry juice and attach that to your gear. Bring a couple large bottles of water with sturdy construction/bottle caps. Don't want those tearing or having flimsy bottle caps that bust threads and leak. Now you'll be hydrated, nutritioned, and steadily energized all day. Magic drink has literally saved my life on two separate occasions where I was trapped out at sea over night. Don't dive without it!

[@nfragala]

Also a whole avocado and a handful of walnuts for healthy fats. Boom!

[@pabloodonnell9064]

Love all your videos I’m currently spearfishing in kangaroo island because of your video

[@EthanYeo1]

Thanks Pablo! That’s awesome to hear mate, Kangaroo Island is beautiful, dive safe 😁

[@David-si5fu]

Cool vids bro. I'm just getting into it on the West Coast but keep the vids up!

[@EthanYeo1]

Thanks for watching mate, great to hear you’re getting into spearfishing. You’re gonna love it 🙂

[@adrianclift6510]

Very helpful video Ethan!

[@EthanYeo1]

That’s what I was going for haha! Thanks for watching 🙂

[@AngryMackAdventures]

very cool video ethan!

[@EthanYeo1]

Thanks Nick! Still waiting for you to uploading some more spearing content 😉

[@Huntersxdrifters]

Seriously nice guide Ethan! Mine are pretty similiar! Would love to make a clip like this aswell soon to stress a lot of the same points but definately auper necessary!

[@EthanYeo1]

Thank you Kaiden! Looking forward to seeing your version 👍

[@ShadyElarief]

Really thanks for the tips

[@EthanYeo1]

Glad they helped 🙂

[@kenjopetbico2568]

Big wave!!!!!

[@tommcmanus1026]

Great video man

[@EthanYeo1]

Thanks Tom :)

[@tommcmanus1026]

@@EthanYeo1 me and my son's are planning on getting into spear fishing this summer on the Yorke Peninsula, and your videos are really inspiring, keep it up

[@EthanYeo1]

That's awesome so glad to hear that 👍

[@jaketuaputa9571]

The spot on point bud come down Sydney we go look for some new spots lol

[@EthanYeo1]

Haha once the boarders open up mate I’m keen as to head over 👍

[@MarcelWasserman]

Great video. Thanks bro.

[@EthanYeo1]

Thank you for watching 🙂

[@CobbyCulture]

Love this video, cheers for the info

[@EthanYeo1]

No worries mate, glad you found it helpful 🙂

[@rustic35]

Great service Ethan.

[@EthanYeo1]

Thanks mate :)

[@alexc3268]

love your video mate! Definitely few of the good points that actually happened to me as since i have just started! Would love to dive with you sometimes. Alex from Adelaide!

[@EthanYeo1]

Thanks for the kind words Alex, I’m so glad to hear you found it helpful 😁

[@jacobpapaemmanouil8711]

The wetsuit is the big one guys! I can't describe the difference between my old (cheap) surfing suit and my new Torelli suit. It means I can be in the water for as long as I like now!

[@EthanYeo1]

Hahaha you’ll never go back will you 😂

[@sd1332]

Thanks for your video.I would love to start spearfishing 🎉. I would like to meet you and learn from you.😀

[@SilvermanAdventuresFishing]

Great info Ethan. Waiting for your next vid brother. Peace.✌😎👍

[@EthanYeo1]

Thank you PG! Have you had the chance to go out diving lately? 😁

[@SilvermanAdventuresFishing]

@@EthanYeo1 Not yet brother. The wind has been awful this summer making the viz almost nothing. I'm not giving up though because of watching you Ethan. I will get it done. Even got a new wetsuit to help in the winter. Peace young man.✌

[@EthanYeo1]

@@SilvermanAdventuresFishing that’s unfortunate to hear, seems like you’ve been having a bad year with the weather 😓 I wish diving wasn’t so weather dependent haha

[@mammothadventureracing]

Just bought my first spearfishing gun today. Headed out into a small gulley where we often snorkel tomorrow 👍

[@EthanYeo1]

Congrats mate, all the best!

[@BlueNeoprene]

Great video, interesting concept

[@EthanYeo1]

Thank you 🙂

[@TbazBoys]

Another great video mate. I still always forget my weight belt almost every five 😂

[@EthanYeo1]

Haha cheers bro! 😂

[@aarongogoll2017]

should do a review on products so its easier for people that havnt spearfished before what to expect and what to go for

[@EthanYeo1]

Hey Aaron I plan to make a video dedicated to gear eventually, in the meantime though there's plenty of other videos around discussing gear 👍

[@aarongogoll2017]

@@EthanYeo1 look forward to it mate

[@JPNL117]

Spear fishing tip 101. Go for a freediving course before you even try to take a long bread hold underwater

[@pekkaswim]

1. keep safe. learn to freedive safely. 2. have a matched up buddy to keep you safe. 3. then all the rest. 4. enjoy your seafood! do not shoot for fun only.

[@EthanYeo1]

Great tips!

[@christinalo2750]

wow amazingg!!

[@ZacharyReeves-yp6md]

Great vid bro

[@EthanYeo1]

Thanks man, glad you enjoyed it!

[@TacoMyrick]

Thanks for sharing Bro! Subbed and thumbed.

[@EthanYeo1]

No worries thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@OutsideYourZone]

helpful!

[@EthanYeo1]

I’m glad 😁

[@you0nlylivetwice]

You forgot to mention using the moon as reference to know how the tides are, full moons and new moons are the worst since it's when the moon is closest to the earth and has a stronger pull on the water.

[@beckhamgharring]

Bro I love your b roll

[@EthanYeo1]

Thanks mate 🙂

[@sefasevinc06]

More important thing is quality knife. İf you have a knife? Thank you for video 😊

[@EthanYeo1]

Thank you for watching 🙂

[@0whc]

Hey man what level of swimming ability do you recommend for someone to get into freediving/spearing?

[@EthanYeo1]

Great question! You’d want to be relatively comfortable in the ocean with a mask and snorkel and be able to tread water and float.

[@nathanajamu7234]

Good videio

[@EthanYeo1]

Thanks Nathan 🙂

[@ShaneDawson-kp1um]

hooyuh :)

[@mrkrabs4844]

Do shark shields actually work

[@theohaynes5207]

Same things I did when I started bro

[@nachoelias6882]

What about the speargun? I wanna start...have read a 60cm in enough?

[@lmnop20sharks]

Hi, I am new to spearfishing. How do I improve my aim?

[@EthanYeo1]

Practice and experience! Or if you have access to a swimming pool you can set up some targets and practice shooting them underwater 👍

[@markstaf5794]

Hey Ethan… awesome content mate.. I’m just getting started … and stumbled on your channel! and live down Victor harbor way . I have snorkelling gear but no spearfishing gear whatsoever.. is there a go to shop in Adelaide ? I have also looked at Adreno online but figured may be risky buying online.. I’m guessing buying from someone experienced might aid the buy once cry once. Any advice appreciated mate.. heading to Beachport at Easter and cray dreams are starting 🤤

[@EthanYeo1]

@@markstaf5794 Hi Mark that’s great to hear 😁 Tackle world stocks a lot of spear fishing gear so if you can pop down to Adelaide and head in they should be able to sort you out!

[@Dirrtza]

but body suit is arond 5 mm 240 euros? why you need thousends of eurous?

[@EthanYeo1]

I’m talking about AUD not euros

[@Dirrtza]

@@EthanYeo1 ok ok,i am asking. i am tryi g to understand. i am just starting. and i still didnt buy my suit so i wanna understand whats the difference betwem 240 euro 5 mm suit and one that is 500 euros. one that i see some of the best youtuber use. is it realy difference there or i dont realy need it. bether to be stupid 1 time. 🤣

[@Wingstrat28]

You know dude is in the water all the time when he has a tan line of his mask.

[@EthanYeo1]

Hahahaha facts bro 😂

[@Wingstrat28]

@@EthanYeo1 respect.

[@derricka4525]

An asian Austrlian.

[@EthanYeo1]

I’m the first one ever!!!

[@sir.mathass4712]

Jesus loves you, give your worries and burdens to him. God has a plan for you, trust in his timing. It’s never too late to come to God.

[@earl12121]

As in Allah?

[@sir.mathass4712]

@@earl12121 allah is not God, Jesus Christ loves you.

[@earl12121]

@@sir.mathass4712 Ok great. I'm gonna give this mormon thing a go!