The advantage of reservoirs in November
- In November, the lakes have not yet frozen over, as is typical in December.
- The water temperature has not yet dropped to particularly low levels. The approximate water temperature in November is +9, +6.
- There is little vegetation to obstruct the view. There is also less plankton, which creates the main turbidity in the water.
- More often than not, it snows rather than rains in November. This means that even with precipitation in the water, additional turbidity will not be created due to the drainage of additional water into the reservoir.
- In November there is good visibility of 2-3 meters, in clear waters it can be even more. The water temperature is quite warm compared to winter.
Equipment for spearfishing
Spearfishing in Crimea and Sevastopol attracts both long-term devoted admirers who come to hunt in the coastal waters of the peninsula, regardless of the season, and newcomers who want to get an unusual experience during their summer vacation. A common mistake made by an amateur who first decides to dive with an underwater gun in search of prey is to underestimate the temperature factor.
Even on the warmest days, sea water warms up only near the shore at a shallow depth (up to 3 m). However, the hunter often has to dive much deeper, swim far from the shore and remain motionless for a long time, waiting for prey. In this regard, insulated equipment is necessary at any time of the year, and a wetsuit tops the list of necessary equipment. For warm water, a wetsuit thickness of 5 mm is sufficient; for cold water, 9 mm is required.
In addition to the suit, the hunter’s arsenal includes:
- Fins with closed heel. The longer this piece of equipment, the better the speed performance. In addition, long fins make less noise than short ones.
- Mask and snorkel (without a bottom valve, so as not to frighten the fish with the sound of exhalation).
- Long gun for sea hunting.
- Weight belt. The ballast weight is selected individually.
- Insulated gloves and socks.
- A flashlight designed for use underwater.
- Fishing net, cukan and knife.
A ready-made modern kit for underwater hunting can be purchased for an amount from 20 to 100 thousand rubles. Considering that purchasing equipment is not cheap, a beginner can start by renting it. One-day rental of equipment will cost approximately 10% of its cost.
You can start by contacting a diving center, which will provide equipment, instructor services and boat transportation to the dive site for a price of 3,000 rubles. in a day. As an alternative, a one-week spearfishing training course is offered (RUB 10,000), including 2 theoretical classes and 5 dives.
Spearfishing in November features
In November fish:
- It becomes slower.
- It can let you get quite close to itself, up to a couple of tens of centimeters.
- Her reactions worsen, making her immobile. Some fish can be caught by hand without using a gun.
- The fish goes to the bottom
- Larger fish go to maximum depth.
- Likes to hide in reeds, in holes, under snags and in artificial structures.
In November they hunt the same fish that they hunt at other times of the year: Pike, crucian carp, carp, pike perch, tench, perch.
Popular places for spearfishing in the tropics
Tropical waters have a huge variety of fish species, which is why spearfishing in the tropics
, makes it possible to get the most unusual and large trophies.
However, the material costs of such a hunt are very, very significant. Of course, there are also places where hunting tropical fish is prohibited and illegal.
But in those places where this is permitted, underwater hunting tours are organized by specialized companies, they accommodate those who wish, provide everything they need for underwater hunting, from overnight accommodation to an air gun and an experienced guide. Usually the price for a seven-day tour is between 1-2 thousand dollars. Azores
These islands are located off the coast of Portugal in Atlantic waters. This is one of the closest places to excellent spearfishing for Europeans.
Here in the Azores, in the reef zone, the main spearfishing trophies are usually rockfish, barracuda, dogfish and huge lobsters.
Spearfishing on the high seas
primarily occurs on marlin, 2 species of this giant fish live here, 4 species of tuna, dorado, sea crucian and bonito. The best time for spearfishing in the Azores is from May to September.
The Azores archipelago is an excellent place for tropical spearfishing; it is one of the main routes along which a huge number of different fish migrate. Places where successful spearfishing occurs in the tropics are located at a distance of 3-90 km from the islands. The greater the distance from the coastline, the greater the chance of getting a large trophy.
The main advantage of the Azores archipelago is that here you will be offered a variety of holiday options, both alone and with a family. Here you have the opportunity to travel through the mountains, visit amazing picturesque caves, watch whales in their habitat and even swim next to playful dolphins. The Azores have a well-developed infrastructure for tourist recreation; there are many places where you can find entertainment and recreation for every taste.
Bali
The island of Bali belongs to the state of Indonesia, its coastline is washed by two seas, the Java Sea and the Timor Sea.
Spearfishing in Bali
, is used for such types of fish as sea bass, sailfish, dorado, Spanish mackerel and horse mackerel. The best hunting time in Bali starts in April and lasts until the end of September.
White tuna lives in the coastal waters of Bali. This fish is an attractive trophy for many hunters from different countries. To the north of Bali there are picturesque reefs where many different representatives of the ichthyofauna live. There is a very strong current around the island, so the underwater hunter must have good physical characteristics and skills. Bali is also famous as a tourist paradise, where there is a huge variety of entertainment and types of tourist recreation.
Kenya
The coast of Kenya is washed by the Indian Ocean, the country is located in the East of the African continent.
Tropical spearfishing in Kenya
is aimed at such fish as sailfish, tuna, marlin, sea bass, king mackerel, barracuda and some others. You can hunt for these types of fish almost throughout the year, with the exception of the storm season from June to July. Peak spearfishing in Kenya occurs from November to April. Kenya is the best place in the world for spearfishing and scuba diving. There is practically no commercial fishing on the coast of Kenya, and various ichthyofauna have the ability to quickly reproduce and reach very impressive sizes.
February and March are migration times for whale sharks. Hunting for these giant fish is prohibited, but you can swim up to them at a minimum distance and observe their movements up close. Spearfishing areas in Kenya have a well-developed tourism infrastructure. In addition to spearfishing, there is a lot of other entertainment for tourists from all over the world.
Krabi
Krabi is located on the Andaman Sea coast in Thailand. Spearfishing
of
activity lasts from December to the end of April. When the rainy season arrives, full-fledged hunting is hardly possible.
In the coastal waters of Krabi, several species of sea bass and red snapper are caught on the reefs. In the open sea they hunt dorado, Spanish mackerel, barracuda, spiny bonito, mackerel and cobia.
Of course, Krabi does not rank highly among the best spearfishing destinations. However, Thailand is a beautiful country where it is pleasant to relax at any time of the year.
The most promising spearfishing in the tropics
on the Krabi coast occurs in the open sea 50-80 km from the coast. If a long journey of two days is expected, an overnight stay is arranged on one of the uninhabited islands where there are temporary camps. Underwater hunting begins at dawn and lasts until sunset, leaving a lot of the most vivid impressions of the beauty of the tropical sea. Going underwater hunting in Thailand is also profitable from a financial point of view; hunting there is the most budget-friendly, costing about 1 thousand dollars. In addition, the country itself is very interesting from the point of view of cultural and historical heritage, as well as the variety of recreation.
Peru
Spearfishing in Peru
, will also attract the attention of many spearfishing enthusiasts. It occurs on the Pacific coast from December to March. Hunters can catch yellowtail horse mackerel, parrot fish, snapper and sea bass. Peru is an exotic country with numerous monuments of the ancient Incas culture; there is something to see and where to relax. But it is located very far from Russia and the cost of a one-way flight is more than $1,000.
Mexico
The coast of Mexico is washed by two oceans in the West - the Pacific Ocean in the East - the Atlantic. Since it is located at a considerable distance from Europe, underwater hunters mainly come here from the United States and Canada for spearfishing.
The most promising spearfishing in Mexico
occurs in the Gulf of California on the coast of La Paz. They hunt mainly for blue marlin, tuna and sea bass. The average temperature on the coast is about +250C. The reefs are located at depths not exceeding 15 m. Visibility is very good, about 30 m.
Mask, fins, snorkel
In November, the important element is not the visibility of the mask, but the softness of its silicone. The softer the silicone is at room temperature, the better it will be in November ponds.
Naturally, the tube needs a valve that prevents water from entering the tube. Take fins according to your convenience.
In November they use pneumatic guns and crossbows. Crossbows will be less powerful than in the summer, this should also not be forgotten. Remember that cloudy weather prevails in November. It will be gloomy in the water and a flashlight will be indispensable.
Spearfishing without a suit
Let's continue this interesting topic here. Sometimes there is no suit nearby, but there is an opportunity to dive.
Konstantin. Est. Rybachishche
Hello fellow countrymen (to Slavik)! I arrived home yesterday, we'll meet soon. Wow, finally the topic has been unfrozen! To do this, you definitely had to blurt out something (just kidding)! Well, as for hunting WITHOUT a suit - this is a very rare phenomenon, so let’s talk about it in more detail! Since free and fast Internet has appeared. For starters, in the north they don’t dive deep without a suit, it’s COLD there! Thermocline, springs, all that. It is also not advisable to climb into the reeds naked; hunting remains on the edge of the water grass and reeds. The ability to be invisible is important there. One more thing - when hunting on shallow water, you need to add an extra kilogram of cargo for that same comfort. In order to walk along the very bottom in search of prey, and sometimes, seeing a clearing in the reeds ahead, stop working with fins and glide towards it, lying on the bottom in ambush. For reference: daytime tench are very careful, and they often stand in “windows”, at the very bottom. Without a suit, it is very difficult to lie down on the bottom while taking a full breath. It pulls upward with terrible force. And even a couple of kilograms on the belt is not enough. Last summer, from sedentary work on the computer, fat grew immeasurably on me. So four kilograms was normal. I don’t suffer from suicidal tendencies and I don’t wish it on anyone. If you suddenly run out of air in an ambush, you need to make a couple of swings with the flippers that are on your feet. Helps great and brings you back to life! About Great Experience. Sincerely . An ambush at the bottom is for running fish, absolutely true. In the described case - for running crucian carp. It spawns all summer and travels in schools of 2-5 fish. If at the right moment you quietly lie down on the bottom, it happens that five “copper plates” come out of the reeds at once and all that remains is to choose the largest one. The crucian carp do not see the threat and simply continue to feed, look after the girls, and swim for their own pleasure. This is the experience of a novice bush hunter. _________________ Thank you!
Konstantin. Est. Rybachishche
I also had the experience of hunting without loads (without a suit). This is extreme. To go to the very bottom you have to dive on a FULL EXHALETION, after hyperventilation. It is also difficult to blow water out of the snorkel after surfacing. The dive lasts a maximum of 30 seconds, but this was enough for a good result. In general, the method is risky; you should not do this at a depth of more than two meters and in thick grass. It is better to dive with an acceptable weight on your belt.
Spearfishing for pike
Underwater fishing for pike is very popular in our country, but why? Pike is widespread in our waters, so few fishermen have never caught it. Even avid crucian fishermen sometimes come across a spotted predator, and they sincerely rejoice at such prey.
For underwater hunters, pike is also a desirable trophy. The main reason for this is its size. Many dirty tricks can boast of shot “crocodiles” weighing 12-15 kg, and this is far from the limit. Even larger specimens easily tear off arrows or tear their own belly after an unsuccessful shot and swim away with their entrails falling out. It is the power of this fish and the persistent struggle for life that makes hunters dive again and again in the hope of meeting a worthy opponent.
Unlike some other predators, pike does not chase its prey headlong. She prefers to sit in ambush and get food in one swift throw. It must be said that it is not always accurate. Either the water is too cloudy, or the calculation is wrong, but it often misses, as the pitfalls have repeatedly proven. There were cases when this fish made a mistake with the direction and hit the hunter in the jaw, right under the mask. After such an attack, he returned to the shore, feeling like a boxer who had come under attack.
The toothiness of the pike is admirable. Her mouth is stuffed with an incredible number of sharp teeth, straight and oblique, large and small. This formidable weapon leaves its victims no chance of salvation. Only those whom the predator considers inedible or tasteless will be lucky.
For example, many spearfishing enthusiasts have repeatedly seen it attack a frog, grab it with its teeth, chew it a little, and then spit it out. Apparently it wasn't to my taste.
By the way, a hungry pike attacks any living creature that does not reach a third of its own size, and what is most interesting is that approximately 15% of its diet consists of young pike up to 10 cm in length. It does not even disdain its relatives!
