NSP:113 James Beckman | Southern Bluefin Tuna Noob Spearo Podcast | Spearfishing Tips, Stories and Interviews

Interview with James Beckman @southernspearfishing The episode covers the equipment, techniques, mindset, buddy system and personal lessons learned by an avid Southern Bluefin Tuna chaser. James Beckman @southernspearfishing is one of Melbourne's local legends and as such, I organized an interview with him live in the Adreno Melbourne Store (thanks to legend Patrons for funding the trip!). Along with the SBT chat I discover stories and insights from James life spearfishing.  Big thanks to James for taking me out for a day spearfishing and harvesting scallops in Port Phillip Bay:) Jetski spearfishing is pretty fun! Important Moments 5:00 James Beckman introduction and spearfishing background. Chasing small fish in the shallows, calamari and discovering the stoke. 10:00 Early struggles spearfishing.  Overcoming loading challenges.  Selecting a correct length speargun.  Meeting mentors, dive buddies and finding a community. How to get out on boats. Rules, etiquette basics and paying 19:00 Most memorable catch. WA Dhufish (20+kg) 21:45 Scariest moments in the ocean. Surge hunting on the back beaches of Melbourne 33:20 Veterans Vault: Spearfishing Southern Bluefin Tuna Guide Southern Bluefin Tuna () Background targeting these fish in Victoria Finding where they are located (bait, workups, behaviour) Equipment (an added section with more info at end of interview 80:00) The hunting system (roles, preparation, communication) Caring for your catch Preparation  Etiquette with Line Fishing Boats 72:45 Funniest Moments out on the Water 75:00 James Beckman Equipment Bag “Spearfishing is the most expensive way to catch free fish” 80:00 Parting comments and advice on hunting Southern Bluefin Tuna Noob Spearo Partners + some spearfishing discounts . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout. . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. Use the code noobspearo to save $20 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . How to Spearfish : use the code NOOBPEARO to save! Spearo Immersion Online freediving classes @ 28-day Freediving Transformation. Want to increase your bottom time? Want to lower your comfortable operating depth?  Want to increase your breath hold? In 4 weeks you can transform your physiology to improve your performance as a freediver.  Learn the proven strategies competitive freedivers use to strengthen their performance. Equalization Masterclass.  If you are freediver who struggles to equalize your ears in the 15-30 ft range this course is the answer. 14 videos discuss every equalizing problem and coach you through the difficulty. Say goodbye to Valsalva and hello to Frenzal and make equalizing easy. Tuesday Ted Talks Freediving. 19 one hour live Instagram episodes where I discuss a variety of freediving topics and answer peoples question live on Instagram. Free online courses – How to take a 20-30% bigger breath and how to make the mammalian dive reflex work for you. – Free online safety resource. View all of Ted’s online freediving classes @