Better Spearfishing
Episodes
Interpacifics preparation plus some general updates
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A brief update on preparation for the interpacifics competition coming up, plus general updates and sharing details from yesterday's dive
Seeing my first great white shark
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I saw my first great white shark last weekend! In this episode I share the day out diving and the details of the experience
Diving after a long break
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens if you haven't been diving for a while? I share what I experienced, plus an awesome new technique I discovered (accidentally!) to br...
What bowhunting taught me about spearfishing
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I recently got into bowhunting using a traditional wood longbow, and the learning experience of being a beginer again reminded me of many similarities...
Getting your family into diving and fishing
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I share my recent experience of teaching my step-son and fiance to dive, as well as starting my family on fishing, and how to get young people into th...
Fish biology and how to find different types of fish
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A quick recap of the Perth metro-masters competition we won and how to find different types of fish by understanding how they feed, their vision, and ...
Diving the New zealand nationals in Stewart Island
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Graham and I headed over to Stewart Island in New Zealand to compete in the national competition. We had a fantastic experience diving in the cold 13 ...
Longer, harder, deeper! Improve your bottom time
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I share what I learnt from my recent trip with Micka about improving my bottom time, plus how to get wary tropical fish to come closer, and where to h...
The picture versus the story
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to Micka for providing the topic and ideas for this episode. This presents a different way to judge a catch : by how impressive the picture is,...
Freediving in Bali
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I had a wonderful freediving trip to Amed in the North of Bali to escape Perths winter. I describe the place and why its become the freediving mecca f...
Winter diving
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick update on the podcast and some pointers and tips for winter diving
I hated floatlines, now I love them. Here's why
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For the last 20 years I've mostly used reelguns. I started using floatlines again this year, and to my great surprise I'm loving them. In th...
How to do well in spearfishing competitions
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I share some tips and tricks on how to prepare for spearfishing competitions if you want to place well. Enjoy
The one thing the spearfishing-industrial complex doesn't want you to know!
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Something a bit lighter in this podcast. I share a secret tip that everyone can use to catch great fish, using the gear they already have, and diving ...
Diving alone?
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Don't dive alone! It's the best safety advice we have. In this episode I share details behind this, as well as the different risks between s...
Macro versus micro diving
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I share what I learned from competition diving and how "micro" diving can help you catch different fish even on heavily dived spots
Keiren Limpus interview
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Keiren is a top level diver competing both nationally and internationally for Australia. We dove the Australian national titles together, then Keiren ...
Choosing the right fins
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Confused over which fins to gey? Plastic, fibreglass, carbon fibre, softs or mediums....in this episode I explain all the factors involved plus some s...
What I learned from William Trubridge
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
William Trubridge is an elite professional freediver who gave a talk at Adreno here in Perth recently. I share my takeaway learnings from his talk, as...
Many little lessons
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A random collection of all the interesting tips and tricks I learnt from 40 divers over the last few weeks competition
Overview of the interpacific championships in New Zealand
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I share my experience of competing in the interpacific championships in New Zealand, what I learned, plus what I liked and disliked
Finding the good spots
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Finding the good spots a.k.a. scouting. In this episode I share how to scout from either the shore or a boat and what to look for to find good spots t...
How many spearguns do you need?
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Spearguns!! Everyone's favourite topic. But how many do you really need to catch the fish you want? In this episode I share the factors you need ...
Winning the South Australian State titles with Ethan Yeo
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ethan joins me in this podcast to share his recent win of the South Australian Spearfishing State Titles, as well as details about diving South Austra...
El Nino weather
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are having an El Nino event here in Perth this summer, with lots of strong offshore winds. I discuss my last two weeks diving and how the weather h...
Why do we spearfish?
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Something a bit different- I go through some philosophy and biology to try understand what drives us to dive
Speargun accuracy and rollerguns
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a technical one - the results of testing all my spearguns on a target, the theory and physics behind accuracy, then testing my three new rolle...
Dive shallow
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a great dive this weekend where the deepest dive was 3m, I realised that you can learn practically everything you need to know about hunting fis...
Australian Spearfishing Team Profile: Trevor Ketchion
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode pro diver Trevor Ketchion joins to share his experiences and give an overview of how international spearfishing competitions work, plu...
In the Australian spearfishing team
04 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'm happy to share I was selected to represent Australia in the national spearfishing team in the Interpacics competition in March 2024 in New Ze...
A surprise interview...of me!
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After recording the last episode with Micka and Antoinne they sprung a surprise on me - they interviewed me! We also talk about some tricks we discove...
Staying healthy for diving
14 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ear infection? Trouble equalising? Here's what you need to do to stay healthy for diving. Especially useful for diving trips to the tropics
extreme bluewater diving in Indonesia
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I have just spent a week diving an island in Indonesia with my friends Antoinne and Micka. On this extended episode they describe the conditions, equi...
Freediving with David Mulheron
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Renowned freediver David Mulheron shares an insight into the world of professional freediving. David shares tips and advice on how to improve your div...
When in doubt just go
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everything looked doubtful about yesterday....marginal forecast, noone else keen....but I went anyway and had an awesom day. I describe the day out,...
Perfect conditions
27 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The weather this weekend was perfect! No wind, no swell, 25m visibility. I describe what we saw diving, plus the seasonal variation of fish I've ...
Pre-dive and post-dive preparation
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss how to prepare for your dive, both before and after. Having your logistics sorted out and systematic makes it so much easi...
Covering ground
19 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over my last two dives the ocean conditions have varied widely. In this episode I share the importance of covering ground and moving spots to find the...
Finally good weather
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Well there was a break in the foul winter weather at last so I got out diving on Saturday and Sunday. The conditions changed overnight and lead to som...
Spearfishing Sicily with Aldo Turco
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode my buddy Aldo Turco joins from Sicily. Aldo is a marine biologist who has dived all over the world and now lives back in his native ...
How long does it take to master spearfishing
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I share some thoughts on how long it takes to get good at spearfishing. Then I share practical suggestions on what can help you accele...
Rhys Clay on spearfishing multiple locations
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Two-time guest on the podcast Rhys Clay joins to share his experience of several diving destinations and how they differed. From the cold water of Vic...
Enjoying small achievements
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Well it's been a month of winter storms, both in Perth and during a family holiday to Cape Town. I share my one day out diving and how to enjoy t...
Functional Training for Spearfishing - With Jared Rosenberg
10 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jared Rosenberg from Earth and Ocean Fit is a functional strength coach who has developed trainig programs specifically for watersports like surfing a...
Changing seasons
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Well winter is well underway here in Perth but there's still lots of great diving to be had. I share my recent dives and catches, plus some winte...
Freshwater spearfishing in America with Ryan Peterson
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan Peterson discusses his recent experience at the World Freshwater Spearfishing Competition, as well as how he got into spearfishin...
Fish art with Deryck Tan
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode chef extraordinaire Deryck Tan shares tips on how he gets the most out of his catch. Deryck is also passionate about imortalizing his ...
Training for spearfishing
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I share a few training techniques that you can useto improve your diving and spearfishing. Many of these can even be done sitting at h...
Physiology and nutrition for spearfishing
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I share details on how your body responds to diving, and the sort of foods that will help you during diving
Diving in caves
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I share tips and tricks on catching fish from caves
Sharks!
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I start with a recent experience with a big tiger shark, then share a few other shark encounters, plus general tips on what to look ou...
Trying rollerguns, snapper season, and future guests
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a bit of everything - my experience trying rollerguns again (but doing it right this time!), the start of the demersal reef fish seaso...
How deep do you need to dive?
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I go through how deep you need to dive, plus share some tips for deep diving
Boat repairs and maintenance
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Not a spearfishing episode, but an overview of my boat and the maintenance I've recently done, with all the costs. Hope this gives everyone an id...
Targeting new species- tailor and flathead
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I share the process I used to succesfully target three species I didn't know how to catch. I ended up catching all three in 24 ho...
Hunting Spanish mackerel
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Well the game fish season started for me Mid-february with my first mackerel of the season and I've had loads of questions about targeting Spanis...
There's always another level to learn
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I share how, no matter where you get to in spearfishing, there is always another level. The recent change to fishing regulations means...
Float lines versus reels - with Jake
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jake contacted me with a great question about floatlines versus reels for Western Australian diving. He kindly agreed to come online and discuss his q...
Diving to the conditions
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I share how and when you need to change your plans. Often we make plans but then reality throws us a curve ball, so we need to adapt. ...
The Spearo archetypes you don't want to be
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Just something silly this time - a bunch of fictional spearo archetypes and why you don't want to do what they do. Plus the one you do want to be...
Happy Australia Day!
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I share the story of my first dive back in Australia, plus go through what it's like to be back in Australia. Spoiler alert - it&...
Secret tricks with your dive gear
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I share a bunch of sneaky tricks you can use with your dive gear. From using a spear as a cray noose to inserting a wishbone underwate...
Ending one thing starting another
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I describe my last 2 days diving in South Africa before flying back to Australia. Collecting my van and preparing to drive back to Per...
Hunting new species- the white musselcracker
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I share tips on how to hunt a species you've never dived for before, as well as my experience of shooting my first decent white m...
An epic dive in South Africa
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I share the story of an epic dive I had this week - my best ever dive in South Africa - plus a few pointers.
How to plan an international dive trip
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I share some tips and tricks to help you plan your very own international dive trip. If you've ever wanted to dive in another cou...
Finding secret spots
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I share a few tips on how you can find your own "secret spots" and how to keep them productive for you. Enjoy
Josh Halley talks spearfishing the remote Shetland Islands off Scotland
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Josh Halley tells about diving the remote Shetland Islands off the north of Scotland. Cold water, big fish and extreme tides, and his ...
Rory Macleod talks West Australian spearfishing
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Rory Macleod joins me to share what he's learned from diving Western Australia, and from being involved with what must be one of ...
Rhys Clay on Spearfishing around Queensland...and salvaging his boat
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat to Rhys Clay who lives in South-East Queensland. We met during the Queensland Spearfishing Nationals competition last year and ...
Spearfishing Cartel - Spearfishing the UK with Matt Coombe
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk to Matt Coombe who started Spearfishing Cartel. They just ran the UK's first spearfishing competition focused on sustainab...
Setting up a kayak for spearfishing- part 2
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Continuation of the previous episode on how to set up a kayak for spearfishing
Setting up a kayak for spearfishing- part 1
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I've received a lot of requests on setting up a kayak for spearfishing and I realised its a big topic so I've broken this down completely ov...
Diving in dirty water
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all probably want to dive in clean water, but sometimes that isn't possible. In this episode I share tips and tricks on diving in dirty water ...
Shore diving, kayak or boat - which is best?
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I go through the differences between shore diving, diving from a kayak, and diving from a boat, and the pros and cons of each. Enjoy
A spearo’s journey – with Micka
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak to Micka, a French diver who I met in Western Australia many years ago. We had many diving trips together, and he now dives al...
Where do the fish go?
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk about how water temperature and seasons influence fish behaviour, as well as currents, swell and storms, plus a few tips to hel...
Brandon Swanepoel: Starting Spearfishing in Capetown
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I interview Brandon Swanepoel on his experience with starting spearfishing in Cape Town, South Africa. Brandon has become very involve...
What is the best type of speargun?
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I go through the different types of spearguns and each of their pros and cons, as well as where they are useful
New divers - this is the gear you need
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I go through exactly what gear you need as a new diver. More specifically I detail which gear is the most important and which least im...
Where is the best spearfishing in the world?
07 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I share where I have dived and where was the best and worst diving in the world...enjoy
The wildest stories of things going wrong
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I share some of the stories I've heard over the years of things going wrong at sea. Please note that this is just what I remember...
How powerful should your speargun be?
31 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I share what you need to consider when powering up your speargun. I discuss the pros and cons of power, and some tips on how to decide...
The best fish for new divers
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I share my thoughts on which fish new divers should look to target. The goal is to look for species that new divers can catch, as well...
5 techniques to approach fish
24 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I share five ways you can approach fish
The difference between warm and cold water diving
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss the differences between diving in warm and cold water. In summary it's the different number of species and the differen...
How to predict diving conditions
17 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I explain how to predict diving conditions by understanding how swell, wind, rainfall, season and location interact. It makes a huge d...
How to find diving spots for beginner spearos
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I explain how new divers can find spearfishing spots. Some tips, plus an overview of the etiquette in the diving community about spear...
What is the hardest fish to catch?
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss what makes certain types of fish hard to catch, and give my thoughts on what are the most difficult species. Enjoy
What is the best beginner speargun?
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I share my thoughts on what sort of speargun a new diver needs. I like the KIS principle, or "Keep It Simple", especially fo...
What thickness wetsuit should you wear?
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what thickness wetsuit you should wear? 1.5mm or 3mm or 5mm or 7mm....it all gets very confusing. In this episode I explain how to choos...