The Fourth of July has come and passed, and we are in the HEAT of summer now! There are reports of tuna in the canyons, and the inshore fishing is on fire! We put in the time over the winter to earn these months, so ENJOY them and make the most of every opportunity! The first FII Level 1 Freedive Course was a great success, and I cannot thank my first group of students enough! I was humbled to watch them work through their own personal challenges and reach new depths that exc

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

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

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