My name is Becky Kagan, I just completed a project i've been wanting to do for a long time, Producing a good high quality informational Spearfishing DVD. It's finally finished, Enjoy!
The Bare Bones of Spearfishing : Your Guide to Underwater Hunting
The Bare Bones of Spearfishing is an informational guide into the world of spearfishing. Whether you're new to spearfishing or you desire to learn new tips and tricks from the experts, this 120 minute DVD covers it! We discuss the equipment needed in great detail from choosing the right type of speargun, bands, tip selections and more! Learn new techniques for lineshafting and freeshafting plus watch real hunting examples along with RAW BONUSE FOOTAGE with commentary.
More information is available here. (http://www.liquidproductionsllc.com/index.php/home/1-latest/35-the-bare-bones-of-spearfishing) The Bare Bones of Spearfishing (http://www.liquidproductionsllc.com/index.php/home/1-latest/35-the-bare-bones-of-spearfishing)
cldomson1
October 11th, 2009, 08:55 PM
Looking forward to it.
LeadTurn_SD
October 16th, 2009, 04:18 PM
Ordered. Looks good!
Best wishes.
dgschott
October 16th, 2009, 05:28 PM
Ordered. Looks good!
Best wishes.
Thanks for the order! It will ship tomorrow!
walke121
October 16th, 2009, 05:50 PM
Looks great. I'll have to get one.
BeckyKagan
November 24th, 2009, 06:08 PM
We have been getting fantastic reviews from the DVD! Should make an excellent stocking stuffer for the holidays!
pisces_diver
November 26th, 2009, 09:33 AM
I just bought a copy at Diver's Supply in Tampa(FL). I'm popping the popcorn now, and can't wait to watch the show!
BeckyKagan
November 27th, 2009, 10:40 PM
I just bought a copy at Diver's Supply in Tampa(FL). I'm popping the popcorn now, and can't wait to watch the show!
Oh fantastic don't forget the milk dud's too! Please post a review / critique when your finished! Unless you've dropped everything to go out and shoot some fish after haha
JahJahwarrior
November 30th, 2009, 07:02 PM
After watching the dvd, I'm convinced it's a great stocking stuffer and a necessity for anyone buying a speargun for the first time! I couldn't figure out how to load a speargun before this, but now I know how to load several types of bands! It's well put together, interesting to watch, and extremely informative. Well worth the money!
The only way this DVD could be any greater value is if it came with practice targets!
dgschott
November 30th, 2009, 08:17 PM
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LeadTurn_SD
December 2nd, 2009, 01:31 AM
I'll second what JahJahWarrior said.
I had meant to post a review earlier but life, work and diving got in the way!
The DVD is very well done. Great for new spearos, and those of us who have been away from spearing for many (too many) years.
Now, we need a similar "Bare Bones" DVD for spearing along Hawaii's reefs and blue water.... :D
Best wishes.
dgschott
December 2nd, 2009, 01:35 AM
Thank you! We have even had a few experienced guys say they learned a thing or two and enjoyed the bonus footage as well!
We've also had many requests for Part 2 -- for experienced spearos out there... And from people all over. Hawaii sounds good, though ;-)
H2O Photo Pros
December 2nd, 2009, 05:26 AM
Its a great DVD, very well done Becky and David!
oneshotshooter
December 3rd, 2009, 03:31 PM
Excellent DVD! Since I am training under the great Uncle Ben (for those of you who are familiar with the WACK master uncle Ted,Ben is the underwater version) . The content was very familiar to me. Excellent job on the underwater footage and editing I have watched it several times. I wish I would've had a DVD like this when I started Spearfishing. Instead I read the book Hell divers rodeo and went out and bought a JBL sawed-off magnum. I was very fortunate to meet the three-time world champion master Ben Bateman shortly thereafter. "Going with the jug Boss, goin with the jug"
romanmw
December 9th, 2009, 08:28 PM
just put my order today. can't wait to work up to spear fishing, it looks like an amazing sport
Rootex
December 10th, 2009, 03:21 PM
Just ordered a copy. Can't wait 8-)
dgschott
December 11th, 2009, 09:18 AM
Thanks everyone! Just a quick FYI... All orders are shipped via USPS First Class Mail, and usually take 3-4 days to arrive at their destination. They go out either the day of the order or next day. Please order soon if you are planning it as a Christmas gift!
romanmw
December 16th, 2009, 12:17 PM
got the video in and loved it. Thanks for such a great production. I am a few months out from being scuba certified and even further from spear fishing but still can't wait to put this information into practice
BeckyKagan
March 29th, 2010, 04:16 PM
Hope the information has been helpful to everyone! The DVD's have been really popular! We are hoping to shoot a more advanced DVD in the next few months. What would you like to see covered in the next one?
Big John
March 29th, 2010, 04:38 PM
Got my copy of the DVD a few weeks ago and I have to say the footage was great and the information superb. Now I am drooling over which gun to get and hunting with more than just a pole spear. Thanks.
Johnoly
March 29th, 2010, 10:34 PM
....... What would you like to see covered in the next one?
The DVD I picked up at the UCF seminar was excellent!
Just my guess, but the next in the series would be to move to the next level up so beginning spearo(a)'s see how some of the veteran hunters go about it. For example:
*) Dan MacMahon - Commercial spearo and record holder. He takes it to the extreme and dives tri-mix putting fish on the boat never seen before. His deep water spearing would enlighten many hunters looking to go deeper and what's involved.
*) John Dickinson - Owner of 'Shark Tales' in West Palm. Want to learn how to shoot cobia off the backs of 500 pound bull sharks and still get them in the cooler untouched? This is the team that does it week in and week out.
*) Sheri Daye - World record champion who's unique skill of seeing just past the edge of visibility to locate fish and where they hole up. She is the queen of stalking and has the hardware to prove it.
*) Chad Phalen - One of the best freediving spearos on the east coast. Not many can say they pay the bills with it, but he can.
*) Randy Jordan - Owner of the Emerald. Randy has more history and experience of spearfishing with Bulls, Lemons, Reefies, Dusky's and more sharks that any spearo I know of in Florida.
There are plenty more who prefer to keep a lower profile, but they are equally talented and I've learned so much from. It's quadrupled my experience, learning from them and others on techniques and small crucial items that make the difference from bring skunked to bringing your skills to an entirely new level.
I doubt you will get most of us to give up our lobster hunting secrets, but one other area you may wish to explore that always gets tons of questions is the different types of spearguns on the market. It's like golf clubs and not one single gun is best for all types of diving. Different guns are needed for different types of diving. This is probably the number one question from new spearo's. "What gun should I buy ? " It would take a whole hour just to explain what's what. Chad Carney has the best experience on Scubaboard.
Best of luck with your new projects and I look forward to see them, fresh water or salt water !!
LeadTurn_SD
March 30th, 2010, 06:03 PM
I have no specific suggestions for the next DVD, but I'm sure it will be well done and look forward to it!
BeckyKagan
April 6th, 2010, 07:33 PM
The DVD I picked up at the UCF seminar was excellent!
Just my guess, but the next in the series would be to move to the next level up so beginning spearo(a)'s see how some of the veteran hunters go about it. For example:
*) Dan MacMahon - Commercial spearo and record holder. He takes it to the extreme and dives tri-mix putting fish on the boat never seen before. His deep water spearing would enlighten many hunters looking to go deeper and what's involved.
*) John Dickinson - Owner of 'Shark Tales' in West Palm. Want to learn how to shoot cobia off the backs of 500 pound bull sharks and still get them in the cooler untouched? This is the team that does it week in and week out.
*) Sheri Daye - World record champion who's unique skill of seeing just past the edge of visibility to locate fish and where they hole up. She is the queen of stalking and has the hardware to prove it.
*) Chad Phalen - One of the best freediving spearos on the east coast. Not many can say they pay the bills with it, but he can.
*) Randy Jordan - Owner of the Emerald. Randy has more history and experience of spearfishing with Bulls, Lemons, Reefies, Dusky's and more sharks that any spearo I know of in Florida.
There are plenty more who prefer to keep a lower profile, but they are equally talented and I've learned so much from. It's quadrupled my experience, learning from them and others on techniques and small crucial items that make the difference from bring skunked to bringing your skills to an entirely new level.
I doubt you will get most of us to give up our lobster hunting secrets, but one other area you may wish to explore that always gets tons of questions is the different types of spearguns on the market. It's like golf clubs and not one single gun is best for all types of diving. Different guns are needed for different types of diving. This is probably the number one question from new spearo's. "What gun should I buy ? " It would take a whole hour just to explain what's what. Chad Carney has the best experience on Scubaboard.
Best of luck with your new projects and I look forward to see them, fresh water or salt water !!
Wow thank you so much! That's exactly the type of input I was hoping to get! I know several of the people you listed and I think your right, they would all contribute to an advanced DVD in an area their area of expertise. I was hoping to add lobstering to the first DVD but it wasn't season when we were shooting it.
Any other specific rigging techniques or tips/tricks you'd like to see? I like focusing on Cobia, they are a tough fish to shoot.
dumpsterDiver
April 6th, 2010, 09:30 PM
No cobia are stupid, curious and easy to shoot. Now landing them, that is another story.
Johnoly
April 7th, 2010, 12:18 PM
....... they would all contribute to an advanced DVD in an area their area of expertise........
Don't take this the wrong way Becky, but they may not know your background and think you are shooting with a GoPro HD to put on YouTube. The caliber of people listed above may not give you 2 minutes on a phone call. You would need show them the thousands and thousands of equipment dollars along with your television and post-production experience to get their attention, like you did with us at UCF.
Most of the names will be at the Blue Wild expo in Ft. Lauderdale the 1st weekend in June. Chad Carney from this forum has posted details and knows most of the people. You might want to attend it and make some appointments to talk with several of the people before you get there.
On the subject of Cobia, never shoot them on top of the head and always wait until they just barely turn away from you before nailing them. Then you have about 30 seconds to lift bag them to the surface before the circling bulls will come in for the fight. It's a high energy fight that is nothing like the gulf side.
RaginCajun
April 7th, 2010, 07:33 PM
Watched the DVD over the weekend and throughly enjoyed it. It was an excellent video for a first timer. I wish I'd watched it before I made my first spearing trip and before I bought a gun. Customer service was also excellent with good communication and quick shipping.
Now, all we need is a Volume 2 that's all about killing BIG FISH!
Thanks!!
100days-a-year
April 8th, 2010, 12:52 PM
Get on one of the East Coast commercial boats to see freeshafting big fish done on a scale no one matches.
Follow Jason Wetmore,GR Tarr and Cam Kirkconnell anywhere they go you'll get footage and skills unmatched in freediving.
lobstajohn
April 10th, 2010, 10:00 PM
Dear Becky:
I just browsed your website and was most impressed . I love spearfishing . However these days I am into free diving and would like to create a free diving video that I could market on my website that is devoted to the Virgin Islands . Perhaps we could discuss this option and the requirements in the not too distant future . I would like to hear from you about a joint venture project on blue water hunting in the U.S.V.I. Before I forget congratulations on your long awaited completion of this project.
sincerely,
lobsta john:D
Furnari
April 13th, 2010, 04:09 PM
Bought the video as a birthday present for my brother- watched it last night and was really impressed with the videography. So yeah, I'd buy a sequel :)
FloridaRanger
June 26th, 2010, 06:23 AM
Just ordered a copy. Wish I'd had this when I started spearfishing, but it still looks like a fun vid and a way to pick up some tips.
S. Haynie
June 28th, 2010, 12:39 AM
What about pole spearing?
tqusmc22
June 28th, 2010, 07:19 PM
Looks cool...
BeckyKagan
June 29th, 2010, 10:32 AM
Just ordered a copy. Wish I'd had this when I started spearfishing, but it still looks like a fun vid and a way to pick up some tips.
On its way! Hope you enjoy it!
Well, a 2nd DVD is on hold at the moment due to the Oil Spill in the Gulf. We have been busy with other shoots also. Just gives us more time to research and line up people for the next one!
Hope everyone is having a fantastic summer and getting some spearfishing in!
BigCountryEsq
June 29th, 2010, 01:56 PM
Better get the filming in while you still can.... never know is the east coast is going to be greatly effected.
lobstajohn
July 5th, 2010, 08:46 AM
Guys what is happening up there in the gulf? Have the middle grounds been closed off? We here in the U.S.V.I. have a red lion fish invasion and cannot believe what is going on up there! Checkout freeandspear.com .
ktomlinson
July 30th, 2010, 11:22 PM
Got the video last week and watched it, taught me a lot about speardiving! I would say this is well worth the $$ for people wanting to get started.
marcin.a
August 20th, 2010, 08:20 AM
Guys, you are asking $46.45 for shipping to Norway... Why?! :confused:
disccop75
August 25th, 2010, 07:56 PM
Just placed my order!! I have been looking for something that'll give me the basic info!!
BeckyKagan
November 23rd, 2010, 12:26 AM
Just placed my order!! I have been looking for something that'll give me the basic info!!
Thanks so much, hope you enjoy the DVD! They've been selling really well! Should make a good holiday stocking stuffer =)
dgschott
December 8th, 2010, 06:26 AM
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GoAnywherePhoto
December 8th, 2010, 10:59 AM
One copy coming to Cuba - Thanks, can't wait to check it out.
BeckyKagan
December 10th, 2010, 02:45 AM
One copy coming to Cuba - Thanks, can't wait to check it out.
It was sent yesterday! Hope you enjoy it! (great profile pic by the way)
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GoAnywherePhoto
December 15th, 2010, 12:04 PM
Got it today - superfast shipping for here. Also got The Mill Pond Expierience along with it. Many thanks. No diving tonight, but now I have something to do anyway.
nlmo
December 23rd, 2010, 05:54 PM
Had to order can't wait to get answer on what kind of speargun I should get. Although think Santa is bringing me a rhino with kill kit :) hope I gamed the system right.
Speargear
January 15th, 2011, 03:06 PM
Becky and Dave,
Awesome DVD. Came in handy this past week with all the snow here in ATH GA.
Anthony
SPEARGEAR, LLC
BeckyKagan
April 4th, 2011, 07:11 PM
Becky and Dave,
Awesome DVD. Came in handy this past week with all the snow here in ATH GA.
Anthony
SPEARGEAR, LLC
Thanks Anthony, appreciate that! We still hope to shoot another one sometime this summer if everything works out. Hope that snow is way gone and your already out diving!
Bec
Randy g
April 11th, 2011, 04:50 PM
Just ordered both videos and looking forward to them.
human chum
April 12th, 2011, 05:34 AM
Hi Becky, I was in Florida this past winter and picked up the video from "Bird's Underwater" in Crystal River. Loved the video, learned alot, but was most impressed with the footage Bill showed me from your Belize trip. Those unexplored sea mounts were beautiful!!
DevineDiving5
April 23rd, 2011, 08:27 PM
Just ordered your DVD. We are just starting to workout the details of our summer vacation in the Florida Keys. Lots of diving and we want to start spearfishing. Lots of questions that I am sure will be answered in your video. Thanks.
UnderWaterFlyerGuy
April 24th, 2011, 08:44 AM
I just ordered a copy. I'm new to diving, and I'm planning a spearfishing trip in 2 months. I'm looking forward to seeing the video.
hunterfisher
April 26th, 2011, 03:58 PM
Hmmm, don't see much Amber Jack or Hogfish here in the Puget Sound, but I can't wait to see this video. I have a JBL Woody Sawed Off Magnum in the gun safe and can't wait to get it into action. One month to Lingcod season!
UnderWaterFlyerGuy
April 27th, 2011, 10:12 PM
I just ordered a copy. I'm new to diving, and I'm planning a spearfishing trip in 2 months. I'm looking forward to seeing the video.
Got it, watched it, enjoyed it, gonna watch it again and then share it with my brother.
I'll be making my first spearfishing trip soon, and you've helped me get a headstart on avoiding dozens of mistakes.
Thanks
dgschott
May 6th, 2011, 03:25 AM
Got it, watched it, enjoyed it, gonna watch it again and then share it with my brother.
I'll be making my first spearfishing trip soon, and you've helped me get a headstart on avoiding dozens of mistakes.
Thanks
Glad you enjoyed the DVD and we hope it serves as an informative guide to spearfishing as well! We really appreciate the feedback!
UnderWaterFlyerGuy
May 8th, 2011, 08:19 AM
I've sent the video to my Brother in Pensacola who has been spearfishing for a while.
He was very impressed with the video, and is refining his techniques because of what he learned.
I expect he'll be sharing the info with his divebuddies too.
Now I'm on a quest to eventually get the video back...
BeckyKagan
June 23rd, 2011, 11:22 PM
Glad you enjoyed the DVD and thank you for the great comments! I hope you and your brother are having a good summer of spearfishing!
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Happy Hunting!
UnderWaterFlyerGuy
June 30th, 2011, 07:30 AM
Glad you enjoyed the DVD and thank you for the great comments! I hope you and your brother are having a good summer of spearfishing!
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Happy Hunting!
Well, I've made my first dives with spear in hand. I am very new at this, and the video definitely help me to be much less green.
I am very impressed though, and how much my brother, who is a more experienced diver and spearfisher, enjoyed the video, and he says it taught him huge advantages in techniques.
He loaned my video to some of his buddies and I'm not sure I'll be able to get it back... Anyway... Thanks for the great video.
