Spear Fishing/Free Diving in Ireland.

tedshredsonfire

skipz where are you based yourself? if you have trouble try the site deeperblue.com and then going on to the ireland spearing thread you will need to register etc but its another place where most irish spearos hang out and there are a lot more than you think.

tedshredsonfire

The latest vids are up on the facebook page here
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/FreediveIreland

ThOnda

How shall I find how much weight do I need? Going from fresh water in a swimming pool into the sea (in a wetsuit) made huge difference to my natural negative buoyancy :eek:
By the way, I always loved the sea, but seeing what is down there freaked me quite a few times today. But I'll get down again. Soon!

tedshredsonfire

Thonda its real down to trial and error. Get a rubber belt if you can and add weight at a pier or with a boat beside you etc. depending on the depth your diving to you want to be positive form 10m up. Spearfishermen use a lot more to be heavier in shallower water and it also depends on what kind of place your diving in. In kelp you can grab a stalk and hold yourself down easily enough. Place the weights evenly around your belt but mostly on the side and or back so that it pulls you into an upright position on the surface.
Do a course if you can or really want to get into it here. I am involved in the courses.
www.freediveireland.com

ThOnda

Oh no, I don't want to go so deep. We will see what will happen in the future, but the course is not possible so far. Just keeping it safe within my comfort zone. Thanks for the reply.

tedshredsonfire

No hassle Thonda just be comfortable and use less weight if you can.

Carverkid

Anyone looking to start but has no money a 1/4 inch stainless steel bar about five foot long does the job. Just sharpen one end and watch out for rocks.

ThOnda

I am going to go down with my boss next time. He is diver and has weights. And of course, more experience.

tedshredsonfire

For anyone thats interested
http://www.joe.ie/sports/sports-features/freediving-is-it-an-art-or-a-sport-005568-1

jeannieio

Querious wrote: »

Hi guys,

I am delighted to see that other people are looking into spearfishing in Ireland. I live in Ireland for 4 years now (an other Greek) and I really miss it, even though I was never really good at it, I used to really enjoy the whole procedure of trying to get my own dinner.
I haven’t looked at it properly so far and the reason is that I am not familiar with the irish sea and especially with the tide, so I wouldn’t go out there on my own without somebody with a bit more experience in the area.
Anyway there might be some legal technicalities as The Irish Dave said, but “where is a will there is a way” so if even if it is not possible to get a speargun, you could still get out there and try to get some scallops or razor clams or even a lobster with a bit of luck. So if you go ahead with the idea of the club after all, I would love to join you.

I came across your message when I started looking into spear fishing...my boyfriend is Greek and a spear fishing fanatic and I would be interested in hearing if you have done anything about this as he will be here in Ireland (Dublin) for a few months from November...

tedshredsonfire

last freedive course of the winter http://www.facebook.com/FreediveIreland

martynas1976

Hi there ! I'm looking for a dive buddy to do freediving spearfishing with. Used to do that for years back home in my country. Only started to do this again in Ireland this year. I'm living in Dublin and going diving all around Dublin cost. Kind of tired doing it on my own. So if anyone in Dublin is doing it please write me an email to dabrisius@yahoo.com

tedshredsonfire

hi matrynas check out the irish section of deeperblue theres a good few spearos in Dublin and they have a few trip reports as well and you could try freediveireland on facebook if your there then pm them or msg them leaving your email on an open forum can lead to a lot of spam.

zarat80

Hi I know this is old topic but if you are looking for a dive buddy there is a new irish website http://spearfishing.ie

The_Irish_Dave

zarat80 wrote: »

Hi I know this is old topic but if you are looking for a dive buddy there is a new irish website http://spearfishing.ie

No that's great man. Thanks for that.

zarat80

The_Irish_Dave wrote: »

No that's great man. Thanks for that.

You can register on that site as well http://spearfishing.ie/wp-login.php?action=register

CJhaughey

Spearguns require a license, the same as any Firearm. Rubber or Pneumatic there is no difference.
Unliceensed firearm ownership is treated very seriously.
http://www.justice.ie/en/JELR/Pages/Firearms_and_Ammunition_FAQ

zarat80

CJhaughey wrote: »

Spearguns require a license, the same as any Firearm. Rubber or Pneumatic there is no difference.
Unliceensed firearm ownership is treated very seriously.
http://www.justice.ie/en/JELR/Pages/Firearms_and_Ammunition_FAQ

See your e-mail in 5 minutes I going to send you proof that you don't

ps.

You can join the facebook page here:

https://www.facebook.com/spearfishingireland

cjbooms

I'd also be very interested in finding out how to license a rubber banded spear-gun. Or having written confirmation that it's not required.

Two resources that I've found seem to imply it is required:

From department of Justice (http://www.justice.ie/en/JELR/Pages/Firearms_and_Ammunition_FAQ)
- What's the position with crossbows, spearguns, paintball markers and airguns such as air rifles?
Crossbows, spearguns and all airguns with a muzzle velocity of over one joule (including paintball markers) are legally considered firearms and have to be licensed. You should apply for a firearms certificate in the normal way.

and

This article in particular is very worrying:
http://www.breakingnews.ie/world/mhaumhmhqlkf/

Emmett6661

old thread i know but you dont need any sort of license for a band gun, i got mine online, and my mate brought one back from spain a few years back as a declared sports item...also i dive off cork but im from dublin and movin back soon, would love to find a few spots but im not entirely sure i trust the fish off our coast for eating?

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Emmett6661

This just got sent to the owner of the Irish spearfishing website I'm a member off. I know its dragging up an old thread once again but its definitive confirmation of what I was saying: https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1/1622210_10201963691314050_564713261_n.jpg