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Certification Course: Spear Fishing
Techniques of the Northeast Underwater Hunter
©2005-2008 Mike Interrante

Spear Fishing

Course Overview

1 Classroom Sessions (1 evening)
2 Open Water Dives (2 tanks or freediving, 1 day)


Prerequisites, Required

KC Open Water Course IV or equivalent


Prerequisites, Suggested

Advanced Navigation Specialty
Limited Vis/Night Diver Specialty


Preparation

Students should read the handbook "Spearfishing & UW Hunting" before attending class.


Tuition $95

Includes SSI Specialty Certification card


Additional costs

Divesite Fee $
NJ/NY State Fishing Permits, $
Game Allowance (fish) Chart, $ n/c
Handbook (required reading), $

"Spearfishing & UW Hunting"

Manual (suggested reading), $

"Spearfishing for Skin & Scuba"

Specialty DVD's $(optional)


Equipment, Required

All OW4 equipment, including Timer, Console, Slate & Knife
Speargun, Band or Pneumatic (suggested size, 27 to 42)
SpearTips: Single Barb & Double Barb w/spinner (Rockpoint suggested)

(-or- instead of Speargun)
Pole Spear (suggested length, approx 6 ft)
SpearTips: Single Barb & Trident/Paralyzer

Game Bag with attachment


Equipment, Suggested

Dive Flag
Surface Support Float
State Lobster Permit
Fish Stringer
Filet Knife
Sand Spike
Marker (Pelican) Float
2nd Knife (line or metal cutter)
Dive Alert (air horn) signal
Save-a-dive kit
First Aid Kit



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