My name is Matthew Swartout. I am a spearfisherman, a fisherman, a free diver, a surfer, and a swimmer. I eat, breath, drink, and dream spearfishing. I first experienced the thrill of spearfishing when I was around 11 years old, and over the next 21 years I either spearfished or lobster dove as much as possible.
Growing up in Ventura County, I was primarily a surfer but I always loved to fish. I now live in San Diego and believe that it is one of the most beautiful places to live and spearfish.
I primarily dive for white seabass, dorado, and yellowtail.
My hunting grounds are La Jolla, the Coronados, and the offshore banks within 40 miles of San Diego Bay….and on a rare occasion the channel islands.
What I want to get out of this forum:
• A collaborative and synergistic approach to the development of my spearfishing skills through two- way communication of information, strategies, & ideas
• Find skilled and experienced dive buddies
• Living vicariously through the epic posts while sitting behind the computer
