Posts by nishthefish

  • Whats your Secret (Technique TALK)

    The conditions here are very different...

    But I've noticed that fish tend to be a lot more curious when I'm just checking out a stingray on the bottom, or playing with a tiny crab on the bottom, or filming some colorful reef fish with my head mounted gopro. I guess what I'm trying to say is that they get more curious when you're simply "having a look around", as opposed to hiding stealthily.


    I've always maintained that fish (like many other animals) can sense your intention and body language very quickly. I suppose I'm lucky that here in the Arabian gulf, fish don't tend to be too scared of divers. We just have to worry about being able to see the fish in the super green and murky waters.

  • Fishy sounds

    Quote from Dude george

    What you call the Spanish mackerel is the Pacific narrow banded mackerel right? If so having never dove the other side of the world I can only imagine!


    Yeah, it's called the narrow barred spanish mackerel. Possibly the most sought after fish in the UAE in terms of demand. In the murk, they look like missiles!

  • Fishy sounds

    I agree with all of you. Reefs sometimes sound like frying pans on full heat!
    The strangest fish sound I've heard has to be spanish mackerel. It almost sounds like a goat when they're close by in bad viz.

  • Fishy sounds

    Hello everyone!


    Ever since I started freediving, I've been surprised to know that many fish make sounds.
    I haven't heard demersal species like snapper or grouper making sounds, but I've heard trevallies (Jacks) make an "ukk ukk" sound, and Spanish mackerel make a sort of nasal groaning sound. Another observation I've noted is that these fish tend to be louder when the water is murky. Is that their way of letting other fish know they're around in the murk? Pretty interesting stuff.


    I know that the folks in california talk about the croaking sounds of WSB, and that got me interested in finding out which other fish make sounds and noises in the water.


    Have you heard any fish making vocal sounds? Or can you associate certain sounds with certain fish?

  • Do you ever "reel in" the fish?

    Thanks for your replies, guys. I suppose I will continue to 'handline' it as you all recommend.
    And great advice about going against the current or surge.. so the line is behind you at all times. Again, it is easier said than done, but I'm sure I'll get used to it!

  • Do you ever "reel in" the fish?

    I was curious as to whether anyone ever reels in the fish after it tires.


    Usually, I let the fish tire based on the holding power of the shot, and then pull in the line with my hands.
    What I don't like about this usual method is that by the time I subdue the fish, I'm surrounded by a lot of line floating around, sometimes looped and tangled.


    I've seen a couple of youtube videos where some spearo's reel in big mackerel with the reel, and then subdue the fish.
    I'd like to know what y'all think about reeling fish in, as opposed to 'handlining' it.

  • Interesting and funny stuff

    I saw this on Mares's Facebook page:



    The status says:
    "Mares Pure Instinct spearguns now have a new handle design! The larger surface area improves stability and means better leverage. A greater incline also improves the aim and precision of the shot! We hope you like the changes!"


    I'd like to see how that handle feels.

  • Roller spearguns

    Quote from parker

    I'm interested to learn more about this!


    Me too! No-hole rubbers sound very interesting!


    Also, I think that reduced muzzle flip in the roller is mainly due to the fact that the rubbers are stretched parallel to the shaft when loaded, thereby channeling recoil directly backwards, towards the handle (as opposed to diagonally, with angled bands).
    Closed muzzle euro's with a single band (parallel to shaft) would also show very little muzzle flip, and reduced recoil if ballasted properly (and if the design of the handle channels recoil to the palm of the hand effectively).


    PS, I haven't tried a roller as of yet, but for our conditions, a simple single or double banded gun works well for me :)