On this episode of Spearfactor today’s guest is spearfishing guide and adventurer, Mr. Chris Coates. Chris shares with us his experiences spearfishing in South Africa and beyond. We talk extensively about spearguns, dogtooth tuna, flashers, gear, slip-tips vs. floppers, accuracy issues and how to fix them, as well as trophy hunting and conservation. This episode was tough due to connection issues from USA to South Africa, but after some creative thinking, I was able to record one of the most informative spearfishing episodes yet! 

Find Chris on: 

Youtube @Coatesman’s Spearfishing

Instagram @coatesmans

Website: http://coatesmans.com

MAJOR TOPICS

Intro and background

2:30-6:25

Diving in South Africa

6:25-10:15

The gear he uses and why

10:15-14:53

Roller Guns

14:53-21:15

Great White Shark Stories

21:15-23:20

Spearfishing Goals

23:20-26:15

Trips, Past and future

26:15–34:09

Black Sea Bass Project

34:17-38:01

Conservation Topics, Biologist & Divers

38:01–45:30

Rigging Your Gear For Success

45:30–1:04:15

Trophy Hunting & Conservation

1:04:15-1:13:29

Crazy Stories

1:13:29-1:20:14

Spearfishing Charters

1:20:14-1:21:35

Future Plans

1:21:35-1:25:00

Choose Between Surfing Or Spearfishing

1:25:00-1:26:45

Closing/Contact Information 

1:26:45-1:28:24

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Until next time, I hope you land the fish of a lifetime!

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