El use of the harpoon is observed in underwater fishing. For some, fishing of this type is very similar to hunting, it is a somewhat personal and selective, where the fisherman knows perfectly the type of piece he is catching since he is seeing it fully in his own environment.
Harpoon fishing is one that is, in a certain way, very simple, it is just the fisherman in the aquatic environment in search of the prey that will be part of his livelihood.
Let's see a little more about how to do harpoon fishing, some considerations about spearfishing and the ethics behind this modality of use of this powerful but simple weapon.
harpoon fishing
Harpoon fishing allows do a very varied practiceIn addition, the use of this weapon, which is currently very technologically advanced, with fast, distant and accurate shots, guarantees the success of the sessions.
There are many ways to do harpoon fishing, let's see some:
waiting fishing
Where the fish must keep stealth, seek to go unnoticed to wait for the prey that it just wants to catch.
fall fishing
With this modality, the fish is located from the surface and when locating it, it goes for it quickly, avoiding making many bubbles and firing the harpoon accurately.
hole fishing
Species are searched for in their dens or spaces where they can hide or lie in wait for their prey. It is an active fishing technique, which seeks to cut off prey escape routes.
deep fishing
It seeks to go down to great depths, this to go for the valuable pieces that are located in these areas.
couple fishing
It is the modality where the fisherman and his companion help the other techniques and control measures both for immersion and for monitoring possible prey.
Spearfishing with a harpoon
Spearfishing is one of the most challenging for athletes. usually done in apnea which is one of the most exciting but dangerous of all. Apnea allows the fisherman not to take advantage of using tanks and to be in the water as long as his body can resist.
can be used also snorkel for this and do it with the special neoprene suits that currently exist on the market, especially for the most experienced and assiduous to it.
should always be done very carefully, informing where the dive will take place, not pressing the body beyond its possibilities and having the respective underwater fishing license of the locality.
Spearfishing is one of those requested by tourists who venture into charters and fishing schools in coastal areas.
Sustainable fishing that respects nature
Harpoon fishing is one that you must have, above all, the ethics of good fishing. It should always be sought to fish just what is necessary, with the permitted harpoons, without harming prohibited species and making with the pieces the particular consumption that fishing itself is supposed to impose.
