Shooting a bluefin tuna while spearfishing is one of the most exhilarating and challenging feats in the sport. These are fast, intelligent, and powerful fish that demand precise technique, smart positioning, and a captain who knows how to put you on the fish. Having the right gear is only half the equation — knowing the tactics and strategies for finding and approaching bluefin is what actually puts the shaft in the fish. Nick Garcia from Nitro Gun Co. breaks down his proven

Bluefin tuna are the ultimate test of spearfishing gear. These fish are incredibly powerful, blindingly fast, and can weigh hundreds of pounds. If your equipment isn't built to handle the fight, you'll lose the fish, your shaft, and possibly your entire rig. There's no room for weak links when you're targeting bluefin — every component from your speargun to your floatline needs to be up to the challenge. Nick Garcia from Nitro Gun Co. shares his personal gear recommendations

Fishing the waters of Mexico is a bucket-list experience for spearfishers chasing yellowtail, wahoo, dorado, roosterfish, and a dozen other incredible species. But before you load up the truck and head south of the border, there's a critical checklist of legal documents you need to have in order. Getting caught without the proper paperwork can result in heavy fines, confiscated gear, and a trip-ending encounter with Mexican authorities. The process has become more involved in

Most people assume lobster hunting is strictly a nighttime activity, but that's simply not true. You can be extremely successful hunting California spiny lobster during daylight hours if you know where to look and how to approach the hunt differently. Daytime lobster diving offers better visibility, safer conditions, and the chance to find bugs that nobody else is targeting because everyone is waiting for dark. The secret to daytime lobster hunting is understanding that lobst

A spearfishing road trip to a remote destination like Baja, Western Australia, or the African coast is the adventure of a lifetime. But nothing kills the vibe faster than realizing you forgot a critical piece of gear, left your fishing license at home, or don't have the right tools to handle a breakdown in the middle of nowhere. Proper trip preparation is just as important as the diving itself. I've put together a comprehensive packing list based on years of spearfishing road

How to care for your tuna. Imagine catching or spearing the fish of a lifetime only to have the flesh ruin due to improper care.

Choosing the right freediving fins is one of the most important gear decisions a new spearfisher will make. Your fins are your engine underwater — they determine how efficiently you move, how much energy you burn on each dive, and how quickly you can get to depth and back to the surface. With three main fin materials to choose from — plastic, fiberglass, and carbon fiber — it's easy to get overwhelmed, especially when prices range from under $100 to well over $500. Here's my

When it comes to spearfishing gear, every connection point in your rigging matters. Whether you're chasing bluefin tuna offshore or stalking white sea bass along the kelp line, the hardware linking your speargun to your floatline can mean the difference between landing the fish of a lifetime and watching it swim away with your shaft. That's why choosing the right connector is one of the most important rigging decisions you'll make. Quick links have become my go-to connector f