Posts by Oscar

  • Antigua spearfishing reports

    George per our conversation on fb the two Muttons in your hands are gutted, scaled, frozen , with heads please, and shipped overnight to moi. You can keep the pink one in your jaw.I sent you a PM on how to properly prepare sashimi - and he'll NO that's NOT work <img src= " class="smiley" srcset="https://spearfishing.world/forum/images/smilies/emojione/1f606@2x.png 2x" height="23" width="23" loading="eager" data-tooltip="biggrin" aria-label="biggrin">

  • Spearguns into Bali

    contact Jon @ sunmonkeys@aol.com he can provide you with current info and cautions. It has been over 10 years since I did it - I was traveling under a diplomatic passport and had zero issues in Bali.


    Word of caution (seriously). Do NOT route through Singapore, unless things have changed a lot - Singapore could take your speargun even on a transit. I was living there under diplomatic cover (U.S. Embassy) but had major issues getting my spearguns in and out even though they were "registered".


    Good luck. Be prepared for some serious currents diving but beautiful people, country, food, and lovely gals.

  • Southern Belize Spearfishing trip

    Quote from hank

    I knew I shouldn't have sold Alrick my lucky Speardiver vest. You guys are killing it. <img src= " class="smiley" srcset="https://spearfishing.world/forum/images/smilies/emojione/1f606@2x.png 2x" height="23" width="23" loading="eager" data-tooltip="biggrin" aria-label="biggrin">


    Nice fish.


    Hank not sure if it's the vest - probably those bright shorts - fish come up thinking a rainbow formed underwater <img src= " class="smiley" srcset="https://spearfishing.world/forum/images/smilies/emojione/1f606@2x.png 2x" height="23" width="23" loading="eager" data-tooltip="biggrin" aria-label="biggrin"> <img src= " class="smiley" srcset="https://spearfishing.world/forum/images/smilies/emojione/1f606@2x.png 2x" height="23" width="23" loading="eager" data-tooltip="biggrin" aria-label="biggrin">

  • Hi eveyone


    Andy;
    You are 100% right on the mail service BUT check - I am pretty sure DHL, FedEx or even UPS operate in Nicaragua. Good luck. The spearfishing should be GREAT and you have very different reef structures to spearfish - coral on the Caribbean coast and rocky on the Pacific - should be fantastic diving. Hope to see some of your reports soon. :)


    PS - Watch out for the Bull sharks in Lake Nicaragua

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Quote from snake eater

    Thanks guys, good advice and I'll see if I can find more on here through the above mentioned. When I was there in Jan I had decided not to take my gear because I couldn't find out much, but while on the beach one day, drinking margaritas, a local came by with a pole spear made from rebar and some medical tubing, I figured I might as well give it a try! I hadn't considered my gear on the beach so I guess I'll add a waterproof drag bag to attach to my buoy.
    Thanks,
    Mi español no es bueno, pero el dólar es!


    En ese caso - tenga cuidado y Espero que los dólars te ayudan con las señoritas :thumbup:8)

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Not sure how helpful this will be - I sailed from Panama to Californa years ago and sustained us with fish & lobsters taken spearfishing the Pacific coast including Puerto Vallarta. I Never had an issue and most likely you could pick any off the beaten path (away from public beaches) and no one will bother you. BUT, and ths s the BiG but - but you never really know wat an underpaid, uneducated, local policeman might say or do - they will not have a clue about the regulations.


    So - be sure to have your "license" and if - extremely remote chance, if a police asks give him your license with a 100 peso note (about $8.00). Chances of ths occurring is extremely remote.


    The REAL issue is security for your belongings left on the rocks while diving. Hide your clothes, don't leave many valuables or carry in waterproof container with you - or leave with someone while you dive. Little poor kids are every where looking for whatever they can find or steal. Just the facts of life.


    Now - truth is you may not encounter ANY issues but wanted to make you aware of two possibilities.


    Now for the fun part - diving along the coast will be fun and interesting. No coral reefs, rocky reefs mostly, lots of small fish, not great viz for the most part, warm water, and you may find small groupers or snappers to give your hotel to cook for you.


    Have fun and watch out for the senoritas of the night.


    Como esta su Español? Buena suerte!

  • Whats your Secret (Technique TALK)

    I've done a fair amount of diving in Indonesia with pretty heavy fishing pressure and sadly where locals do fishing with explosives. At least you are NO WHERE near China and Cinese fish whatever the hell they are.


    Both Hank & George pretty much covered what I would say. I recently had an opportunity to spearfish ion reefs that were heavily fished by the locals - truth was fish were spooky as hell and nothing was going to allow me to spear them. Based on your descriptions of your gear, area, conditions, abilities, etc. my only additional comment is - you are successful in tough conditions. Enjoy it, lay on your hammock on fish less days, enjoy your family, and enjoy the occasional fish the ocean gods and Neptune send your way.


    Enjoy what you have - many of us should be so lucky.

  • Fishy sounds

    I have found reefs to be too nosy to identify individual fish nose with the exception of large groupers and jewfish with their LOUD booms and The croaking of Corvina and Croakers. Whereas diving in the deep blue the sound of silence is more pronounced.


    Like George said - Reefs are so nosy they blank out any subtle fish sounds from my observations.

  • Saturdays Dive

    I enjoyed that - diving kelp beds in SoCal s on my bucket list. Looks so different from anything I've dove and interesting. Some "forum" friends of mine ave bagged 3 WSB over 70 pounds and you belong on the other forum too so you know. What speargun is this? Interesting cano on it.


    Thanks - enjoyed the video! :thumbup:

  • Staying fit after 35

    Quote from Dude george

    Bravo Oscar, but you are still color blind! Dude what is a sawfish? Lot of dead fish in your rear view mirror bruddah!


    Haha George. Here are some photos - a few look pinkish but not really their color so don't get excited. Not a fish I would spear today but when you are 16-17 and everyone tossed $5.00 bucks into biggest fish pool - an 18 foot long sawfish is GUARANTEEED to win the pool <img src= " class="smiley" srcset="https://spearfishing.world/forum/images/smilies/emojione/1f606@2x.png 2x" height="23" width="23" loading="eager" data-tooltip="biggrin" aria-label="biggrin"> <img src= " class="smiley" srcset="https://spearfishing.world/forum/images/smilies/emojione/1f606@2x.png 2x" height="23" width="23" loading="eager" data-tooltip="biggrin" aria-label="biggrin">


    sawfish - Google Search

  • Last Day of Lobster Season

    Great video and impressive days catch. I really miss lobstering in South Florida. But I don't recall having seen that many late season in the Keys. Was this off Miami or Ft. Lauderdale? Really brought back memories - thank you.

  • Staying fit after 35

    Not sure how old Hau is (???) but I'm guessing I might be the old fart on this forum. I didn't say active because I am landlocked and only get to spearfish once, maybe twice a year. However, I think I can still contribute a small amount when the subject is staying fit with age.


    Background for a few new members: I am a 72 year old cancer survivor (agressive prostate in 1994) with 15 year old twins (boy & girl) who love the ocean as much as I do. My son spear fishes my daughter is into sea critters small or large. A highlight for them was a week swimming with Whale Sharks in 2013 and my son spearing many nice snappers last year.


    I started spearfishing when I was 10 years old in the early 50's when the sport was in its infancy in Panama. I have speared fish over a thousand pounds (sawfish) and landed many many Jewfish up to 400 pounds using old French Arbolet spearguns with ski rope and Clorox bottles for floats. I was active spearing until late 70's when I relocated from Panama Canal Zone (born & raised) to Montana (U.S.). The only diving I did from mid 70's until 2000 was recreational scuba diving. I picked up spearfishing again in 2000 until 2002 living in South Florda this time with modern equipment (Omer long fins and RIFFE 50 inch Mid Handle speargun). Moved to Asia in 2002 and did lots of recreational scuba diving but no spearfishing.


    Returned to the U.S. in 2004 and returned to spearfishing in 2012 by bagging a nice (35-40 pound) Pargo and a few nice Dorados in Baja. Have managed to return to spearfishing once a year with focus on passing on the sport to my son.


    Now (sorry for long story) to subject - fitness. Having mountain climbed and summited Mt. Rainier without a guide, twice backpacked over 100 miles in the wilderness (Bob Marchall in Montana) plus staying very active backpacking, bike riding, and spending time in the gym fitness was never a problem in my 40's, 50's and even into my 60's.. But I have gained 10-12 pounds around my middle and more importantly lost a lot of muscle tone the past few years. I have spent the past 10 years doing extensive traveling teaching international aviation courses to Civil Aviation Authorities (CAA) mostly in Africa. Not very conducive to staying in shape.


    I now HAVE to go to the gym 4 times a week and workout an hour on upper body, legs, back and Abdomen using Nautilus type machines. I started "training" in Ernest a month ago and can do more and more weights but still carrying 10 pounds too much but I know that will slowly fall off and the muscle tone will improve albeit sloooooly.


    But, and this is really what I have discovered, getting fit and staying fit in your 70's is a LOT harder than it was in my 60's. But I'm not ready to give up and quit. Therefore for me to remain active I need to ensure the 4 hard workouts in the gym plus walking, stair master, etc. is necessary but still have lots of aches and pains - part of aging.


    My freediving sucks - despite consulting with an ENT I have chronic sinus problems which has been an increasing problem the past 2 years - Really limiting my ability to spearfish. But right now planning on a return to either Panama to spearfish with my old dive buddy or most likely return to Baja with the family in November and spearfish with my son.


    I have good genres - lost my Dad this past December at 99 and my Mom is still alert and active and 2 months shy of 101 (her older sister is 103 and younger sister will be 100 next month). So I either work hard to stay in shape and continue to be active and spearfish once in a while or quit and become inactive.


    Getting old is NOT for sissies but better than the alternative :@


    I edited this to add something that Roger Yazbeck has said that I've learned the importance of - the LEGS. Strong legs is really important has one ages. Squats and other exercises to keep your legs strong becomes more important as one ages but is often overlooked.

  • Antigua spearfishing reports

    Quote from hank

    You suck George. I went diving again today....or tried. Still have sinus block. So all I got was sun burned. :( :thumbup: You're good badeh....shet.....


    That's a bummer Hank. That was my big problem on our last family spearfishing trip. Good thing my son speared some nice fish. Have you tried the over the counter fluticasone nasal spray? Good luck.