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Tablets on the Water

Tablets on the Water

Kyle Howard

Technology and Our Sport Tablets on the Water By Conner Erwin I’m sure there is some legal language I should start this article with. Something to the effect of:  Use your brain and common sense. Don’t rely on electronics to navigate. This article is for reference only… Disclaimers aside, looking back at our last few articles we have learned how to use Google Earth to our advantage in waypoint management and for trip planning. Now that your waypoint information is organized and visual, what is the most effective way to use it? For me, that answer is taking it mobile;...

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The SUP Evolution

The SUP Evolution

Kyle Howard

The SUP Evolution For many spearfishermen, owning a boat is either not a plausible option or not an important desire. Many have access to great spots to spearfish directly off the beach or their own dock. In the past to get to the fish, the typical shore diver grabbed a paddle and hopped into a kayak or simply donned dive gear, walked in, and swam out from the beach. As in any sport, new products come to the marketplace and evolve. The Standup Paddle craze exploded a few short years ago and, as the sport progresses, designers are churning out...

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Getting the $hot - A Guide Working with an Underwater Cameraman

Getting the $hot - A Guide Working with an Underwater Cameraman

Ryan McInnis

THROUGH THE LENS Words and Photos by Ryan McInnis   Part 7: Getting the $hot - A Guide Working with an Underwater Cameraman               Since you’ve picked up Spearing Magazine and are browsing this article then it’s probably safe to assume that you at least have some interest in outdoor print publications and possibly are a full-blown spearfishing enthusiast. Most folks don’t open a fresh magazine and immediately start reading, it’s the photos that first draw your attention. Hopefully their quality and composition keeps you occupied long enough to see a few ads and maybe actually read a few...

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“Warsaw Grouper: the Fish, the Law, and the Feast”

“Warsaw Grouper: the Fish, the Law, and the Feast”

John Herrera

“Warsaw Grouper: the Fish, the Law, and the Feast”   By John Herrera The Fish - Laura’s Warsaw   Laura and I dropped down on a deep Palm Beach County wreck together. As usual, we forgot about each other the moment we set sight on the wreck. I meandered down the starboard side of the deck toward the stern where I had seen a twenty-something pound cubera hovering mid-water. As I peaked over the side, I saw what looked like a gag grouper slowly swimming toward the bow where the hull met the sand. Since gags were closed to harvest,...

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