Spearfishing Courses in Malta
Rocky Malta is great for spearfishing and it’s one of the main diving hot spots in Europe. Learn how to spearfish while having fun and enjoy lovely climate, stunning coastline, crystal clear waters and incredible marine life.
With over 20 years of spearfishing experience and being one of the very first spearfishing schools in the World – we are specialized in teaching you all about Spearfishing.
As opposed to most other spearfishing teachers around the globe, we do NOT teach how to freedive in our spearfishing courses. Mixing freediving and spearfishing courses at the same time has proven to be a bad idea, and even more so for absolute beginners.
Therefore, our philosophy is to first do a dedicated freediving course, and then be ready and enjoy learning all about spearfishing without any unpleasant surprises. If you already know how to freedive – you are getting exactly what you came for.
And if you don’t, trust us on this one – you really want to learn how to freedive first. You must be comfortable in the sea and know how to hold your breath well. It’s important to learn the basic rules of freediving and to understand the physiology behind it in order to be able to make good dives and minimize the risks involved.
You want to dive down effortlessly while using good techniques so that you can stay relaxed and be safe and efficient while spearfishing.
Even if you are self-taught, but especially if you are a complete beginner and you never did a freediving course – it’s highly recommended to do so.
In our school we teach AIDA freediving courses – as good as it gets! 🙂
In case you are wondering, in order to begin spearfishing, our Freediving Course or AIDA2 Freediver Course are the better options. However, even the 1 day AIDA1 Discover Freediving will provide you with the basic freediving knowledge and skills to lay the essential foundations to kickstart your spearfishing adventure.
And ofcourse, not everyone is the same. We will adapt to each persons abilities accordingly.
With all that being said, you are most welcome to join us and learn how to catch your own fish while having an unforgettable underwater experience!
If you are looking to improve and advance your spearfishing then you should definitely check out our advanced spearfishing course.
It’s designed for certified freedivers that already posses basic spearfishing knowledge and skills.
In case you want to fish deeper, improve your underwater hunting skills & techniques and begin catching some nice game fish on a consistent basis then this course is for you.
Spearfishing is a very popular sport in Malta. Many people live off the sea, and for some of them fishing is their way of life.
In case you want to catch just about any edible fish then rest assured that you’re never going to stay hungry. Here in Malta you can go spearfishing at any time of the year and you’ll always bring wild freshly caught fish to the table.
If we are talking about game fish, then you should know that we like to go deep spearfishing during the Summer months, while Spring and Autumn are the best seasons to go spearfishing in Malta overall. In Winter we spearfish in shallower waters, looking for different kind of game.
PLEASE NOTE :
You need to be a certified freediver in order to participate in our spearfishing activities
WHY DO I HAVE TO BE A CERTIFIED FREEDIVER?
To be able to spearfish you must possess basic freediving knowledge and skills. The only way for us to confirm this is by providing us with your freediving certification.
Self-taught freedivers and spearfishers may be missing on some of the fundamentals.
In order to minimize the risks involved, for both safety & insurance purposes we only accept certified freedivers in our spearfishing activities.
First of all it’s important to do so for safety. You will also learn proper ways and essential skills & techniques that are going to optimize your performance and maximize your efficiency.
Before you begin spearfishing it’s highly recommended to complete a freediving course with a freediving instructor from a reputable freediving organization.
If the instructor is also an experienced spearfisherman that’s a big bonus because he will prepare you for spearfishing much better then non-spearos.
Dive safe with AIDA Master Instructor
Over 6000 spearfishing hours in Malta in the last 8 years
In-depth knowledge of marine life and local terrain
Small teaching groups, no minimum number of students
Great prices
Professional feedback & advice for self-growth
BECOME A SPEARFISHER
If you are a certified freediver and you want to Become a Spearfisher then this spearfishing course is for you.
SPEARFISHING COURSE IN MALTA FOR BEGINNERS
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
- Discover the magnificent world of spearfishing!
- Get acquainted with various spearfishing equipment, spearguns, buoy setups & accessories.
- Know all you need to know about buddying, safety, regulations & ethics of a spearfisher.
- Learn how to load, reload & handle the speargun.
- Practice positioning & proper shooting technique on a target.
- Master the basics of underwater hunting.
- Spearfish! Humanely dispatch and clean the catch for consumption.
In addition, we have a special place for you in case you want to eat what you caught!
DURATION : 1 day
PREREQUISITES :
- 18+
- Certified freediver
INCLUDED :
- Full equipment
- Pick up in St Paul’s & St Julian’s
- Transportation
- Snacks & drinks
- Photos
PRICE : €150
ADVANCED SPEARFISHER
Our Advanced Spearfishing Course is designed for certified freedivers that already possess basic spearfishing knowledge & skills.
ADVANCED SPEARFISHING COURSE IN MALTA
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO LEARN?
Find out what it takes to become a successful spearo on a consistent basis, while learning proper ways and correcting bad habits.
We will cover all important safety measures, protocols & buddying procedures specific to spearfishing.
You will increase your bottom time by optimizing your performance and you’re going to use proven strategies, tactics & practical knowledge that bring consistent results.
Learn about the fish in general, but also about the Mediterranean Game fish, their behaviors and when, where and how to find them. In addition, learn how to catch octopus, cuttlefish, crabs and lobsters.
Maximize your efficiency and time your sessions well by planning ahead according to weather, winds & water conditions.
Choose the right spots and find and recognize good fishing grounds by scouting the terrain and knowing how to read maps & charts.
Above all, learn and apply the most popular Spearfishing Techniques – aspetto, agguato, caduto & hole hunting.
It takes only 2 days to absorb what comes as a result of thousands of spearfishing adventures and decades of personal training, research and education.
DURATION : 2 days
PREREQUISITES :
- 18+
- Certified freediver
- Basic spearfishing skills
INCLUDED :
- Full equipment
- Pick up in St Paul’s & St Julian’s
- Transportation
- Snacks & drinks
- Photos
PRICE : €270
TESTIMONIALS
"I am a big fan of the underwater. I was in Malta in 2017 and 2018 and I discovered the beauty of the underwater world because of Denis. He is an awesome teacher. I learned a lot about spearfishing and apnea with him. He is the best wild man! 100% recommended."
Joan
(Spain)
"After only 2 days I was able to dive to 15m. Before we started out I just couldn't believe that's possible! After successfully completing the freediving course we did the spearfishing course. On the first day I already caught my first fish! Thanks to Denis now I can catch my own dinner whenever I want... Amazing experience, very patient and knowledgeable instructor... Totally worth it."
Nikolas
(Malta)
"It was so much fun to learn to spearfish with Denis! I am a freediver but I never tried spearfishing before. I was a bit anxious at first because everything was so new to me but he made it easy with simple explanations and step by step approach. It was very exciting in the end and I am so happy that I did this spearfishing course in Malta. Absolute recommendation for anyone who likes fishing and adventure!"
Olga
(Russia)
