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Here you’ll find everything you need to know about Spearfishing, from getting the right kit to finding out about the sport.

IFCA Rules for Recreational Fishing 2024 + Useful documents and diagrams.

Spearfishing in the UK is governed by your local Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (IFCA). This governing body has different rules depending on the region, so it’s worth double checking online for the specifics of your area – for example, Devon requires a shellfish permit for Scallops whereas Cornwall does not. Recreational : Cornwall Inshore … Read more

Wetsuit Buyer’s Guide 2024 – Choosing a wetsuit for Spearfishing – Ultimate Guide

This wetsuit buyer’s guide, updated for 2024, will help you choose the perfect wetsuit fit, material, brand and more. For UK diving you will need a 5mm wetsuit to dive through most of the year. It’s common practice for more hardcore divers to use a 2mm vest or 7mm wetsuit jacket in the winter to … Read more

Our Top Spearguns & Polespears for 2023/24 from ยฃ50-ยฃ500+

In this guide we review our top recommended spearguns and polespears for 2023/24.ย  You can view our speargun range here. This guide is broken down into different price categories ranging from ยฃ50 to ยฃ500+ showing our top picks for spearguns and polespears. With so many guns on the market itโ€™s hard to choose the right … Read more

Which is the best spearfishing wetsuit for you?

In this article we will cover which wetsuit you need for the UK and abroad, thicknesses, materials and finishes as well as entry level offerings alongside whatโ€™s classed as premium.ย  Whatโ€™s worth your money and whatโ€™s best left on the shelf. Your spearfishing wetsuit is one of the top three most important and expensive purchase … Read more

Spearfishing equipment beginner’s guide

If you’re starting out in the sport or seeking that upgraded, premium edge you’ve come to the right place. The brands and kit we stock here at Spearfishing UK are wholly specialised for the contemporary Spearfisherman and largely (but not entirely) angled toward the UK’s diver’s specific requirements. When beginning your spearfishing journey, one of … Read more

Spearfishing kit guide

Our useful spearfishing kit guide aims to inform the beginner and novice spearo of what you’ll need for a safe and successful dive. It will also help you to understand kit specifications, styles and makes. Once you’re ready, head on over to our spearfishing shop. Speargun Well, the first thing you need to go spearfishing … Read more