This week, Mark Farag hosts the USA Women's National Spearfishing Team.

Special guests included: Julie Higgs (2-time individual USA National Champion & 7-time IUSA World Record holder), Nicole Burko (2nd Place Women's Team 2021 Worlds & 2-time IUSA World Record holder),  Shelby Peterson (3-time individual USA Freshwater National Champion, 2nd Place Women's Freshwater Worlds 2021 & 6-time IUSA World Record holder), coach Joe Fernandez (captain of the men's team in  2015, 2016, and 2018), and Susan Pauer (Media Relations for Team USA).

The group talked about the sustainability of spearfishing, getting into the sport for novices, how to qualify for the US team, the  various world records the women hold, and more.

To support the team please visit: https://www.gofundme.com/f/usa-womens-world-team-2023?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer 

Sponsors - Gulfstream, Tackle Crafters, Black Reef

If you have any requests, want to be a guest, or even just want to chat about fishing feel free to reach out to Mark via: [email protected]

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