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Stop Using Your Teeth! Things That Are NOT Pliers

Real pliers pull hooks and cut braid, so your teeth stay out of it. Gear for this:

KastKing Cutthroat 7" Fishing PliersTop Pick

Tools

KastKing Cutthroat 7" Fishing Pliers

Corrosion-resistant aluminum pliers for hooks, split rings and braid.

  • Lightweight aluminum body
  • Tungsten-carbide cutters slice braid
  • Sheath and lanyard included
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Cressi TRACINA 3mm Camo GlovesBudget

Essentials

Cressi TRACINA 3mm Camo Gloves

Grippy 3 mm neoprene gloves to protect hands.

  • 3 mm stretch neoprene
  • Anti-slip coating
  • Camo finish
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Stop Chasing Fish: How Spearos Get Close

Slow, quiet kicks and a low-profile mask get you closer. Gear for this:

Mares Razor ProPro

Fins

Mares Razor Pro

Stiffer plastic blade with a punchy kick.

  • Stiffer blade, more snap
  • Long-blade freediving design
  • Popular with spearos
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Cressi CalibroTop Pick

Masks

Cressi Calibro

Wide view with a low profile and soft seal.

  • Wide field of view
  • Low-profile frameless design
  • Soft silicone skirt
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Safe Breathe-Up for Freediving (No Hyperventilating)

Relaxed breathing on a freediving snorkel, then an easy-to-clear mask. Gear for this:

Cressi Corsica SnorkelTop Pick

Essentials

Cressi Corsica Snorkel

Flexible, valve-free snorkel made for freediving.

  • Large bore, easy breathing
  • Flexible, no purge valve
  • Silicone mouthpiece
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Cressi NanoBest Value

Masks

Cressi Nano

Low-volume mask that's easy to clear on a breath-hold.

  • Very low internal volume
  • Quick to clear and equalize
  • Fits a wide range of faces
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Casting Into a Headwind? Do This

A smooth reel and a fast rod make windy casts easier. Gear for this:

PENN Battle IVTop Pick

Reels

PENN Battle IV

Tough all-metal spinning reel that shrugs off salt and big fish.

  • Full metal body and sideplates
  • Sealed carbon-fiber drag
  • Inshore to light offshore
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St. Croix Mojo Inshore Spinning RodTop Pick

Rods

St. Croix Mojo Inshore Spinning Rod

Sensitive, fast rod for redfish, snook and trout.

  • SCIII carbon, fast action
  • Corrosion-resistant guides
  • Fuji DPS reel seat
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One Up, One Down: The Freediving Buddy Rule

Stay visible: a float and flag mark where your buddy is. Gear for this:

Cressi Signal Board BuoyTop Pick

Essentials

Cressi Signal Board Buoy

Float with dive flag and room for spare gear.

  • Two separate air chambers
  • Carries guns and spare spears
  • Flag, line and whistle included
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Cressi Torpedo Pro FloatBest Value

Essentials

Cressi Torpedo Pro Float

Low-drag orange float with regulation dive flag.

  • Low-drag torpedo shape
  • Regulation 12x12 flag
  • Hi-vis orange with reflective strip
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How to Load a Band Speargun Safely

Fresh bands load cleaner; gloves protect your hands. Gear for this:

JBL Nitro Band 5/8" (16mm) with WishboneTop Pick

Essentials

JBL Nitro Band 5/8" (16mm) with Wishbone

Replacement speargun band with stainless wishbone, ready to rig.

  • 5/8 in (16 mm) Nitro rubber
  • Stainless steel wishbone
  • Compound X easy-stretch formula
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Cressi TRACINA 3mm Camo GlovesBudget

Essentials

Cressi TRACINA 3mm Camo Gloves

Grippy 3 mm neoprene gloves to protect hands.

  • 3 mm stretch neoprene
  • Anti-slip coating
  • Camo finish
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Spearfishing Gear: Freedive vs Scuba

Long fins for breath-hold, a solid reg for tank dives. Gear for this:

Cressi Gara Modular ImpulseTop Pick

Fins

Cressi Gara Modular Impulse

Long fins with swappable blades so you can upgrade later.

  • Swap-out blades to upgrade
  • Comfortable foot pocket
  • Long blade for efficient kicks
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Cressi MC9 / Compact RegulatorTop Pick

Regulators

Cressi MC9 / Compact Regulator

Light balanced-diaphragm travel reg that breathes easy deep in the tank.

  • Balanced diaphragm first stage
  • 2 HP / 4 LP ports
  • Compact travel second stage
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Scuba Spearfishing: The Rules That Matter

Track depth and time with a computer you can read at a glance. Gear for this:

Shearwater PeregrineTop Pick

Dive Computers

Shearwater Peregrine

Bright color screen, rechargeable, easy two-button menus.

  • Full-color 2.2" screen
  • Wireless charging, Bluetooth
  • Air, Nitrox, 3-gas Nitrox
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Cressi Start Pro 2.0 BCDBest Value

BCDs

Cressi Start Pro 2.0 BCD

Durable entry-level jacket BCD with built-in weight pockets.

  • Quick-release weight pockets
  • 500D Cordura exterior
  • 3 pressure relief valves
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Birds Diving = Fish: How to Find Fish Offshore

Be ready when the birds point the way. Gear for this:

PENN Spinfisher VIIBest Value

Reels

PENN Spinfisher VII

Fully sealed so saltwater stays out of the gears.

  • Fully sealed body and spool
  • Handles surf and dunkings
  • Classic PENN toughness
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Shimano Teramar Southeast Spinning RodPro

Rods

Shimano Teramar Southeast Spinning Rod

Forgiving action that suits live bait and popping corks.

  • Fuji guides and reel seat
  • Cork handle
  • Actions tuned for Southeast inshore
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Catch & Release: Do It Right

Simple, tough gear for getting fish back in fast. Gear for this:

Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Rod, 6'6" MediumBudget

Rods

Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Rod, 6'6" Medium

Nearly unbreakable all-rounder for new anglers.

  • Graphite + fiberglass, hard to break
  • Clear Tip for sensitivity
  • 7-year warranty
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KastKing Sharky IIIBudget

Reels

KastKing Sharky III

Budget reel with strong drag for its price.

  • Strong drag for the money
  • Light for long casting days
  • Easy first saltwater reel
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PENN Battle IVTop Pick

Reels

PENN Battle IV

Tough all-metal spinning reel that shrugs off salt and big fish.

  • Full metal body and sideplates
  • Sealed carbon-fiber drag
  • Inshore to light offshore
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▶ Our video review: coming soon

Cressi NanoBest Value

Masks

Cressi Nano

Low-volume mask that's easy to clear on a breath-hold.

  • Very low internal volume
  • Quick to clear and equalize
  • Fits a wide range of faces
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▶ Our video review: coming soon

Cressi Gara Modular ImpulseTop Pick

Fins

Cressi Gara Modular Impulse

Long fins with swappable blades so you can upgrade later.

  • Swap-out blades to upgrade
  • Comfortable foot pocket
  • Long blade for efficient kicks
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▶ Our video review: coming soon

St. Croix Mojo Inshore Spinning RodTop Pick

Rods

St. Croix Mojo Inshore Spinning Rod

Sensitive, fast rod for redfish, snook and trout.

  • SCIII carbon, fast action
  • Corrosion-resistant guides
  • Fuji DPS reel seat
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▶ Our video review: coming soon

Shearwater PeregrineTop Pick

Dive Computers

Shearwater Peregrine

Bright color screen, rechargeable, easy two-button menus.

  • Full-color 2.2" screen
  • Wireless charging, Bluetooth
  • Air, Nitrox, 3-gas Nitrox
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▶ Our video review: coming soon

Cressi Signal Board BuoyTop Pick

Essentials

Cressi Signal Board Buoy

Float with dive flag and room for spare gear.

  • Two separate air chambers
  • Carries guns and spare spears
  • Flag, line and whistle included
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▶ Our video review: coming soon

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