Spearfactor #014: Paul Rodriguez from Hot Rod Spearguns

In this episode, I speak with Paul Rodriguez from Hot Rod Spearguns. While Paul is a sponsor for the show, he truly is one hell of a spearfisherman and speargun builder. During the show, we spend a lot of time talking about the right speargun for the right conditions, and his new hybrid travel speargun. I am really excited to share Paul’s travel speargun with you all because I believe it will change the spearfishing community as a whole. The speargun itself breaks down smaller than a set of dive fins, making traveling easier than ever with your equipment. Currently, available in 120-130cm lengths. The shaft is a Mori shaft which breakdown as well. I have personally tested this speargun in Baja, and at home here in Southern California. I’ve even done some pool testing with it myself. The motivation of this travel gun comes from all of Paul’s travels where the ability to pack light was a necessity. Additionally, we discuss how important it is to travel in order to become a better all round diver and hunter. Lastly, Paul and I discuss hunting big Dogtooth Tuna over 100 pounds. He shares some of his tips, and insane stories about determined fish ripping themselves in half in order to escape from his shaft.  This episode was fun to make and I hope you guys will enjoy it as well! Website: www.hotrodspearguns.com Instagram: @hotrodspearguns NOTES: Introduction/Background 03:22:-07:55   Why use a pole spear 11:44-17:00   Spearguns Choices 17:00-24:23   Hybrid Travel Speargun Development and more.. 24:23-40:00   Current situation, future travel and why traveling is so important to become better. 40:00-45:00   Favorite Fish to hunt, Dogtooth Tuna Stories 45:00-57:40   Dogtooth Tuna Tips 58:25-1:07:05   Collision with whale 1:07:05-1:15       Sponsors for this podcast included:   Kimera spearfishing Promo: SpearFactor for 5% off. Los Bigotes Apparel Hotrod Spearguns  Akaso Cameras Promo: akaction10 OneDrop Spearfishing   Did you enjoy this?  If so, please share this podcast with your friends! I hope that you guys can relate to the show and learn that we are more similar than different in so many ways. I hope we all can learn to enjoy the ocean and then, protect it.   Follow Spearfactor: Instagram @the_spearfactor, Facebook Spearfactor Group, YouTube and Reddit.   Until next time, I hope you land the fish of a lifetime!   LEARN MORE   SpearFactor is all about sharing information about spearfishing to enhance your experience in the ocean. If you are a new spearo, please checkout www.spearfactor.com for more information on targeted fish types and spearing.   SOCIAL MEDIA   Podcast: https://www.Spearfactor.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices