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Spearfishing the Channel Islands: A Complete Island-by-Island Guide to California's Best Diving
Island-by-island breakdown of California's Channel Islands — dive spots, MPAs to avoid, target species, seasonal timing, logistics, and safety for Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, San Miguel, Catalina, and San Clemente.

Bret Whitman
Mar 1917 min read


A Beginner's Guide to Spearfishing Orange County, California: Species, Spots, Gear, and Techniques
The complete beginner's guide to spearfishing Orange County, California — covering target species, shore dive spots from Huntington Beach to Dana Point, MPAs, gear recommendations, and seasonal timing.

Bret Whitman
Mar 1720 min read


I Analyzed 827,624 Fish Catches Over 4 Years — Here's What I Found About Yellowtail, White Sea Bass, and Halibut in San Diego
827,624 fish catch records analyzed over 4 years. Here's what the data reveals about yellowtail, white sea bass, and halibut patterns off San Diego.

Bret Whitman
Mar 167 min read


White Sea Bass in California: A Diver's Complete Guide to Regulations, Locations, and Tactics
Cameron Craig of Tag Spearguns with another solid sea bass from 2025.

Bret Whitman
Mar 147 min read


How to Spear Wahoo: Bluewater Tactics for the Fastest Fish in the Ocean
Wahoo are the fastest fish in the ocean and one of the ultimate bluewater targets. Learn the gear setups, flasher rigs, shot placement, and timing that put more wahoo in the boat.

Bret Whitman
Mar 126 min read


Spearfishing Mu (Big Eye Emperor): Hawaii's Most Elusive Reef Prize
Mu (Big Eye Emperor) are the most prized reef fish in Hawaii — skittish, deep-holding, and rarely shot. This guide covers identification, habitat, hunting techniques, and the dive locations where they're found.

Bret Whitman
Mar 107 min read


The 2026 World Freshwater Spearfishing Championship: Everything You Need to Know
If you haven't heard, the 2026 World Freshwater Spearfishing Championship is happening this week at Lake Taupo, New Zealand — and it's shaping up to be one of the most exciting events in the freshwater spearfishing world.

Bret Whitman
Mar 95 min read


The Seven Species of Coral Trout: A Diver's Guide to Identification, Habitat, and Hunting
A diver's identification guide to all seven coral trout species — covering coloration, range, habitat depth, and hunting tactics for each Plectropomus species across the Indo-Pacific.

Bret Whitman
Mar 75 min read
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