Helping hands

Comment by iDive Sharks on March 6, 2010 at 8:59am

What surprised me more than anything is the fact that the 'rescuing' diver let a speargun go in order to get to grips with the Frisby! Is hunting on SCUBA allowed in Florida?

Comment by Maria Chapman on March 8, 2010 at 1:32am

I believe it is, I could not believe the comment from the videographer about "just trying to frame the shot', classic!

Comment by Terry Goss on March 9, 2010 at 7:30am

(FYI - I was diving the reefs of West Palm Beach with a few spearos...)

Comment by iDive Sharks on March 9, 2010 at 9:17am

After being pretty much conditioned to believe that spearfishing on SCUBA is internationally a 'No No' it just comes as a surprise is all. If that's how it is then that's how it is.

Comment by the Jonesboy on March 9, 2010 at 10:27am

If that's how it is then it's disgraceful.
You cannot call spearfishing on scuba a sport by any definition of the word.
What skill must be possessed to ambush a fish.
I am further concerned with how many of these spearshafts have powerheads attached to them and what controls are in place to police bag limits and protect endangered species.

Comment by Terry Goss on March 10, 2010 at 6:53am

Many people spear on scuba here in CA, it's quite common. I agree though- not a great deal of "sport" there (but I have serious issues with the whole concept of killing in the name of Sport anyway.)
Abalone collecting is strictly prohibited on scuba though, I guess that's something.

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