Recorded 04/15/20

Episode 011: Chris Coates, Spearfishing Guide & Adventurer

Chris Coastes

On this episode of Spearfactor today’s guest is Spearfishing Guide and Adventurer Mr. Chris Coates. Chris shares with us his experiences diving in South Africa and beyond. We talk extensively about spearguns, dogtooth tuna, flasher tips, 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:

Website: http://coatesmans.com

Youtube: @Coatesman’s Spearfishing

Instagram: @coatesmans

Intro & background

2:30-6:25

Diving in South Africa

6:25-10:15

The Gear Chris Uses & Why

10:15-14:53

Roller Guns

14:53-21:15

DIY Flashers & Techniques

21:15-23:20

Dogtooth Tuna

23:20-26:15

California Wooden Spearguns

26:15–34:09

Rigging Your Gear For Success

34:17-38:01

Dealing with Accuracy Issues

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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Sponsors for this podcast included:

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Kimera spearfishing Promo: Spearfactor for 5% off.

Los Bigotes Apparel

HotRod Spearguns

Akaso Cameras Promo: akaction10

OneDrop Spearfishing