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Spearfishing

Spearfishing

The FII Spearfishing course combines freediving skills, hunting techniques, and safety training to help divers become more effective and responsible underwater hunters.

Spearfishing pathway: New to spearfishing or still building consistency? Start with Level 1. Already spearfishing but looking for better results? Level 1 is not just a prerequisite; it checks the breath-up, relaxation, equalization, buddy/rescue, recovery, and diving discipline. Those foundations determine whether hunting-specific training will work. Once that foundation is in place, the Spearfishing specialty applies it to approach, safety, and decision-making in the water.

Goals

Developed to address the need for real spearfishing safety education, this course helps divers build the knowledge, judgment, and practical skills needed to become safer, more capable, and more well-rounded underwater hunters. It emphasizes spearfishing not only as a technical pursuit, but as a disciplined and selective method of fishing practiced with responsibility and control.

The course manual is one of the most extensive references ever written on the craft of spearfishing.

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Course Syllabus

Throughout the course, participants learn practical knowledge and proven techniques in a comprehensive and accessible format. The curriculum includes:

  • Spearfishing safety
  • Location safety
  • Spearfishing equipment
  • Hunting techniques
  • Spearfishing ethics
  • Catch management.

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Facts

Course Duration:
Five hours of classroom instruction, three hours of confined water training and an optional add-on spearfishing day to refine new techniques in the local environment.

Recommended Path:
New to FII? Complete Level 1 first, then take Spearfishing. Already spearfishing? Level 1 makes sure the freediving foundation is solid before the course focuses on hunting-specific skills.

Prerequisites:
FII Level 1 Freediver or Junior Freediver Certification or equivalent

Age Requirement:
16 years old or older

Equipment:
Freediving wetsuit, freediving fins, mask, snorkel, rubber weight belt, weights, spearfishing gloves

Learning Materials:
FII Spearfishing Manual, Slideshow Presentation

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