Friday, August 29, 2014

Florida Keys Best For Spearfishing

By Harriet Porter


Few things can compare with the adrenaline kick one gets from testing his skills against nature. One of such intoxicating thrills is spearfishing in Florida Keys. The area is known as one of the best places in the world for this outdoor adventure. The environment with its exquisite natural beauty, moderate weather and warm waters is a paradise for both the hunters and their prey. No wonder that many men are addicted to the awesome experience of hunting their prey with a spear gun in such beautiful surroundings.

The outstretched coastline along the keys offers a myriad of Edenic spearfishing locations where schools of fish and other aquatic creatures flourish in the balmy crystal clear waters.

The only live coral reef in America is located to the south of Miami and is famous for its rich sea life. Some of the most relished game fish trophies can be found here, including some rare species. The area is popular among veteran scuba divers as well as rookie snorkelers and spear fishermen.

Although the concept of hunting fish with a speared stick is as ancient as the mountains, the sport is today as thrilling and popular as in primitive times. The techniques and equipment may be totally different these days, but the adrenaline rush it provides has not changed. No matter where one goes hunting these elusive game fish - from the shore, from a boat, in fresh water rivers or in the deep blue sea - it remains an exhilarating adventure that mankind will never tire of.

Spearfishing, like all other water sport, is not without risk and one should never throw caution to the wind when one is dealing with the ocean. The first rule is to never dive alone. Always go with a group or at least one reliable, skilled person whom you can depend on in times of trouble. Beautiful as they are, the Florida Keys are also home to various species of sharks who won't mind a bite of your catch. Another safety precaution is to always keep speared fish in a special game bag tied to a long nylon line and letting it trail behind you at a safe distance.

Spearfishing is also physically demanding and one should try to maintain a reasonable fitness level to handle unforeseen difficulties more easily.

Swimming and diving freely with marine animals in their natural habitat is one of the greatest thrills of the sport, but the thrill can easily turn into disaster if one is not equipped with the right diving gear. It is recommended to invest in the best equipment one can afford to safeguard one in any situation. A good dive knife is essential and it is important to regularly check one's diving gear to ensure it works properly. Knowing how to handle your spear gun safely and taking proper care of it, is very important. Any weapon is dangerous and accidents can happen very quickly if one is not prepared and cautious.

Florida Keys, like most places where spearfishing is popular, has one or more renowned companies that offer specialist diving and spearfishing courses. Knowledge is power and the better one is trained, the better the changes of a safe, successful and enjoyable outing. The rules and regulations are strict and they differ from place to place. It is thus important to first explore a new diving area and the rules that apply there before one embark on a spearfishing expedition.




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