Issue 3

IN THIS ISSUE:

MAGNIFICENT MAKO
Sam Barnes relives an extraordinary encounter with a big mako shark. How dangerous are they?

PROFILE
Snapper profile revealed. Everything you need to know about these fish; from gear set-up to hunting techniques - we cover all the bases.

22 POUND MONSTER
Using only a pole spear ‘the snapper whisperer’ recalls an old tale of landing his biggest moocher ever...

JUST A FAD
Brett Vercoeechats about the spectacular hunting in clearer waters on the FADS in northern NSW.

DESTINATION X MUDTOWN
Mike Smith sneaks off to the little known island of Niue and discovers the intoxicating mix of spearfishing and culture.

GEAR REVIEW
Introducing the "stealth machine" NZSPEARO profiles the Prowler Elite 4.5 kayak...

FREEDIVING
Welcome to the world of freediving, an unobstructed free-bodied realm where you can literally be set free.From training to gear it’s all in here...

LUNG SQUEEZE
Kathryn Mcphee talks to NZSPEARO about her recent mishap at the Bahamas. What is it and what can you do to prevent it happening?

CNF
Kerian Hibbs covers Constant Weight No Fins, and illustrates the purity and freedom of the discipline...

LANYARDS
Just one of the important diver retrieval systems. Fran Rose outlines this vital piece of equipment.