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Spearfishing the Mariana Islands: Guam, Saipan, and the Western Pacific
A complete guide to spearfishing Guam, Saipan, Tinian, and Rota — the CHamoru tokcha tradition, target species, regulations, conditions, and how to plan a Western Pacific trip on US soil.

Bret Whitman
May 310 min read


CPR and Rescue for Freediver Blackouts: What Every Buddy Needs to Know
Divers' spear gun floating by itself after diver blocks out.

Bret Whitman
May 33 min read


Spearfishing Etiquette: Not Burning Spots and Respecting the Community
Don't be that guy. Don't post pictures that expose spots.

Bret Whitman
May 25 min read


Southern California Spearfishing Forecast: May 2026
Southern California's forecast for May 2026.

Bret Whitman
May 16 min read


How Deep Can You Spearfish? Freediving Depth, Safe Limits, and How to Build Up Your Numbers
A practical guide to spearfishing depth: typical hunting ranges by experience level, what actually limits your depth, equalization techniques, safety protocols, and how to build up safely without blowing an ear or lung.

Bret Whitman
Apr 306 min read


Spearfishing Mozambique: Bazaruto, Tofo, and the Indian Ocean
Mozambique is one of Africa's premier spearfishing destinations, often overshadowed by South Africa but offering warmer water, calmer surf, and dramatic pelagic potential close to shore. A complete guide to Tofo, Bazaruto, Inhambane, and beyond.

Bret Whitman
Apr 3011 min read


How to Replace and Tune Your Speargun Bands: Latex Quality, Life Expectancy, and Power Tuning
Speargun bands are the engine of your gun. Every bit of power you put into a shaft comes from how well your bands store and release energy. And yet, bands are also the most commonly neglected component on any setup. Divers will spend $800 on a gun, $200 on a slip tip and shaft, and then run the same pair of tired bands for three seasons until they snap on a shot at a personal-best fish. This guide covers how to know when to replace bands, what to buy, how to install them corr

Bret Whitman
Apr 297 min read


Roller Spearguns Explained: Why Divers Are Switching and Who Should Buy One
Understanding the different types and of roller spearguns

Bret Whitman
Apr 296 min read
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