Spangled Emperor in Sydney

[the_seal]

just posting, i was fishing or as some say spearfishing in the ocean around sydney and saw a spangled emp chattin with 2 bream at the bottom around 10m so i went down and invited it for dinner.

[the_seal]

if anyone wants to see pics i go to http://www.spearfishing.com.au/cgi/y...07472;start=15
story also there

[devocean]

Whats the vis like down there? Checked out a few spots when I was holidaying down there last time looks like really kelpy country but looked pretty good. What type of gun do you use and spear?

Devocean

[NQCairns]

Seal..... bugger the Emperor!!! you are very lucky to still be around
Your near death story on page 1 is an absolute spin out.

I also note you are back as before and under water often ,good on you! But be carefull!!!

I am now 39 but during my late teens and early 20s I was a mad keen spearfisho, I could hold my breath to near 4.5 on the couch watching TV and I used to get near 2 at 20-30m taking it nice and easy.

I have experienced many grey-outs, not totally out but with enough mental faculty to ascend and/or float untill feeling normal again (actually a bit buzzed after).

Upon reading your report I now know how close to the edge I was many times. I think what may have saved me was the need to keep my heart rate low at all times to get that extra time underwater - where the fun is!

Anyway I am about to get back into spearing again soon and I thank you for reminding me I am not 20 anymore and to be very carefull what I try and do after so long away from serious spearing. After your story I will be content with 20sec at 15m, once I work up to it.
Happy you are still here, enjoy the dive! Nice fish by the way. nq

[BladeRunner]

spangled emp, dosen't surprise me there in Sydney theres no where in QLD they can go except the no go zones and thats a on going issue .
You might have a bit more of chance than me using a spear gun as to a fishing rod.
Cheers
BladeRunner [smiley=bandana.gif]