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, or how impressive the story isNick Croukamp

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 for this part of the world. The reef was awesome and I focused on video-fishing. Highly recommendedNick Croukamp

Quick update on the podcast and some pointers and tips for winter divingNick Croukamp

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 this episode I share what I've learned about floatlines, and why I'm now using them. Plus my new favourite gun combinationNick Croukamp

I share some tips and tricks on how to prepare for spearfishing competitions if you want to place well. EnjoyNick Croukamp

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 to the depth they are comfortable at. EnjoyNick Croukamp

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 spearfishing and freediving, plus some extra safety tips to keep you safe in the waterNick Croukamp

I share what I learned from competition diving and how "micro" diving can help you catch different fish even on heavily dived spotsNick Croukamp

Keiren is a top level diver competing both nationally and internationally for Australia. We dove the Australian national titles together, then Keiren sat down to share his story and learnings, as well as his spearfishing coaching coursesNick Croukamp

Confused over which fins to gey? Plastic, fibreglass, carbon fibre, softs or mediums....in this episode I explain all the factors involved plus some simple tests you can do to choose the best option for youNick Croukamp

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 well as some mental techniques I use for spearfishing. Thanks for the great talk WilliamNick Croukamp

A random collection of all the interesting tips and tricks I learnt from 40 divers over the last few weeks competitionNick Croukamp

I share my experience of competing in the interpacific championships in New Zealand, what I learned, plus what I liked and dislikedNick Croukamp

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 that will produce fishNick Croukamp

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 to consider when building your arsenal of speargunsNick Croukamp

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 Australia. Ethan's story is a true zero-to-hero success story - from starting spearfishing 3 years ago to champion. Well done Ethan!Nick Croukamp

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 has affected this, plus some new rollergun findingsNick Croukamp

Something a bit different- I go through some philosophy and biology to try understand what drives us to diveNick Croukamp

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 rollerguns and being very pleasantly surprisedNick Croukamp

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 fish in really shallow water. I share the techniques and tricks to use in shallow water. Seriously, dive shallow, its so underrated!Nick Croukamp

In this episode pro diver Trevor Ketchion joins to share his experiences and give an overview of how international spearfishing competitions work, plus how you can support the Australian team for the upcoming interpacific competition. Keep tuned for more interviews of the Australian team atheletes.Nick Croukamp

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 Zealand. In this episode I give a brief overview of the competition structure, then share how I'm identifying my weak points for training. I spent a lot of time target testing all my gear and share the resul…

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 discovered from diving togetherNick Croukamp

Ear infection? Trouble equalising? Here's what you need to do to stay healthy for diving. Especially useful for diving trips to the tropicsNick Croukamp

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, equipment and techniques they use to catch wahoo, dogtooth tuna and many interesting reef fish. This episode is packed with tips for bluewater diving. Enjoy…

Renowned freediver David Mulheron shares an insight into the world of professional freediving. David shares tips and advice on how to improve your diving....and (spoiler alert) - tips on how most divers can get a 5 minute breathhold!!!Nick Croukamp

Everything looked doubtful about yesterday....marginal forecast, noone else keen....but I went anyway and had an awesom day. I describe the day out, plus what I discovered and some useful tips and tricks for shallow water divingNick Croukamp

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 noticedNick Croukamp

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 easier to get out diving and get all the tedious jobs like cleaning gear done quickly and efficiently.Nick Croukamp

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 fish - plus a wonderful experience with a huge school of pink snapperNick Croukamp

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 some unexpected changes in the conditions which I shareNick Croukamp

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 Sicily. Aldo shares what the diving in Sicily is like, plus some tips and techniques for anyone visiting. Thanks Aldo!Nick Croukamp

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 accelerate your improvementNick Croukamp

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 Victoria in south-eastern Australia, up the coast to Coffs Harbour in New South Wales and then Queensland...plus Samoa and Fiji. Rhys gives a great overview of the different locations and conditions - th…

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 the small wins when that's all you can doNick Croukamp

Jared Rosenberg from Earth and Ocean Fit is a functional strength coach who has developed trainig programs specifically for watersports like surfing and spearfishing. Jared shares his experience getting into spearfishing, as well as how his courses assist with fitness for spearfishing. Check out his webpage https://www.earthandoceanfit.com.au/ or c…

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 winter projectsNick Croukamp

In this episode Ryan Peterson discusses his recent experience at the World Freshwater Spearfishing Competition, as well as how he got into spearfishing. He explains lots about freshwater spearfishing, the conditions, the locations, the fish - basically everything you need to know. Many people will never have speared in freshwater, but this talk wil…

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 catch using the Japanese art gyotaku. Deryck shares how to do this,plus a special blind taste test of 5 common fish that left us all surprised at the results. You can follow or contact Deryck by Insta…

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 home, and they all helpNick Croukamp

In this episode I share details on how your body responds to diving, and the sort of foods that will help you during divingNick Croukamp

In this episode I share tips and tricks on catching fish from cavesNick Croukamp

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 out for to keep safeNick Croukamp

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 season, my last dive on a far offshore Bank with clean warm water and shooting a mackerel and seeing big snapper. Plus the future plans for the podcast and having guests on…

In this episode I go through how deep you need to dive, plus share some tips for deep divingNick Croukamp

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 idea of what's involved, it's very manageable but does need to be doneNick Croukamp

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 hours. Plus general tips from what I did and learntNick Croukamp

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 Spanish mackerel so here's my thoughtsNick Croukamp

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 I now want to target species I've never targetted before and I realised I'm like a total beginner again!Nick Croukamp

Jake contacted me with a great question about floatlines versus reels for Western Australian diving. He kindly agreed to come online and discuss his question, and let me monologue a bit about the pro's and cons of reels versus floatlines. Hope you get something out of this one - enjoy!Nick Croukamp