Pesca nel Blu: the best equipment that Alemanni recommends for spearfishing

Fishing in the blue with a speargun is an underwater spearfishing experience that takes you into the heart of open and deep waters. With a rubber band speargun, you venture out in search of pelagic fish or other species found far from the coast. While you may occasionally encounter them on the surface, these fish tend to keep their distance.

To be successful in this discipline, you must have a good basic training, experience in handling floating buoys and floating lines, and be familiar with the fish in the area and their behaviour. It is essential to have excellent freediving skills and the peace of mind of knowing that you are just a small dot in the immensity of the ocean.

Preparing the equipment is essential: make sure you secure the rods, fit the rubber bands and arrange the floating line correctly. If you use a reel, check the drag to avoid surprises and possible loss of equipment. Remember to put the safety on the speargun and only remove it when you are ready for action.

For fishing in the blue, the speargun must be long, with a fast shot and good swing. The shafts must have a considerable diameter and the speargun must be balanced in weight and very accurate. It is strongly recommended to fish in pairs, in order to have the help of a partner in case of catching fast and large preys.

There are different modes of action in fishing in the blue: you can spot the prey from the surface and dive only afterwards to shorten the distances and prepare to shoot, or dive a few meters below the surface and use the "flasher" to attract the attention of fish that you haven't seen yet, but that have already perceived you. The flasher is a very useful tool for attracting prey, and you can even build your own, often outperforming those on the market.

Constantly monitor your apnea status and go back before you reach your personal limits. In general, speargun fishing in the blue requires skill, experience and a good knowledge of fish behavior and the marine environment. Pay attention to safety and respect local regulations and protected species.