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The "How To Choose a Speargun" Series: Episode 0
Purchasing a speargun can be confusing—there are so many options available. Ordering a custom speargun can be even more overwhelming. At least with big-box spearguns, you get a set of preconfigured options. Those setups may work well enough, but with the right knowledge, you can work with your custom speargun builder to create the perfect setup for your hunting style, your local waters, and your target species. In the following series, I’ll discuss the various options availab
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Jun 41 min read


Spring has sprung in RI!
Finally, it’s fishing season here in New England! Early Connecticut tog season has come and gone, but we still have a few weeks left in Rhode Island. While the fishing started off slow due to a ridiculously cold winter, it’s now in full swing. There have been plenty of reports of full stringers of tog, a few stripers, and even some weakfish in the bay! I’d like to take a quick moment to recognize the Ocean State Spearguns team divers! Patrick (Connecticut), Jamie (Rhode Islan
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May 92 min read


The Real Speargun-builder of Rhode Island: Ep. 1
Ok, after a long hiatus, I’m bringing back the Ocean State Spearguns blog. A lot has happened with the shop, and we have a LOT of exciting projects and plans for the near future. I want to use this as a vehicle to share the goings on here in the wood shop! First and foremost, fishing season is FINALLY here in New England! After a righteous winter with some epic snowfalls, the water temps are creeping up and the fish are on the move. Reports of striped bass migrating on
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Apr 172 min read


Palapas Ventana Bluewater World Cup Debrief
The Tristate Boys with their haul The Blue Water World Cup was a rollercoaster of emotions to say the least. Fielding a team of New...
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Aug 1, 20252 min read


What is OSS Packing for an International Spearfishing trip? Here's the whole list:
Its been a while since I've written a blog post. In the near future, I'll try to do better. This is a great vehicle to share with you...
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Jul 8, 20252 min read


Speargun design: Chapter 1
Square stock guns have been around for ages and work, so why do we love the cuttlefish? The easy answer is that the cuttlefish design...
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Jul 8, 20221 min read


Who doesn’t love fish tacos?
Preparing and eating the catch is an essential part of spearfishing. While its always fun to experiment with new rescipes, its good to...
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Jun 29, 20221 min read


Knot a Lot: Sheet Bend
Mirroring our social media posts, I’ll be adding blog posts featuring different knots used in spearfishing and boating. Hope you find...
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Jun 17, 20221 min read


Outer Banks Dive Trip
Headed out of Wanchese marina, there was barely a hint of a breeze in the air. Running through the familiar waters of the sound, I was...
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Jun 2, 20222 min read


The “Joey O” speargun raffle
A few months ago I met up with Randy Ho. Over a beer, he told me the story of his buddy Joey O. Joey O was a lifelong friend and spearo...
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May 13, 20221 min read


New Ocean State Spearguns Blog!
We've added a blog to our website to let us share news and updates about OSS! This could be anything from recent trip reports, new gun...
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May 7, 20221 min read
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