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One of my favorite forms of fishing is underwater spear fishing.  Spear fishing is a lot of fun but it can only be done properly in certain environments.  This type of fishing requires a certain set of tools and equipment as well as being a strong swimmer.  If you love fishing and are looking for a new adventure consider going spear fishing on your next vacation.

 

One of the biggest differences between spear fishing and normal fishing is the gear that you will be using.  While fishing the traditional way you typically use a rod, line hook and bait.  Spear fishing on the other hand uses a few different tools.  To start with, you will need a swim suit, or a wet suit if you plan on swimming in cold water.  Another important piece of gear that you may need is a mask and snorkel.  Spear fishing sometimes requires you to swim deep underwater and being able to see clearly is essential to hitting your fish.  The final piece of gear that you will need is a spear fishing gun.  A good spear fishing gun will work every time you pull the trigger and has spears that fly accurately in the water.   Finally, you will want to have a well fitting pair of flippers if you plan on diving deep underwater.  Flippers will give you much more force by increasing the surface area of your foot and allowing you to put out more power on every leg kick.

 

When you are spear fishing it is important to be safe as there are a number of hazards to look out for.  One of the biggest potential dangers while on the water is always drowning.  If you are not a strong swimmer you should wear a life jacket or consider a different form of fishing.  Another potential problem is running out of air.  Spear diving sometimes requires you to hold your breath for quite some time and it is essential to know just how far down you can dive. 

 

There are many great places to go spear fishing around the world but you can actually go almost anywhere.  One of the biggest requirements is that the water is clear.  If the water is not clear you will have a hard time seeing any fish and an even harder time hitting your target. 

 

Spear fishing is a unique hobby that can be a lot of fun when done safely and properly.  It is a gray There are some great spear fishing resources online so if you are interested in learning more about this intense hobby click here.