Spearfishing for porkers bex the builder

We’re kicking off this issue with a feature from the south african prince of the underwater realm – david dupavillon (@daviedupav). Davie introduces us to porkers of the sea (boarfish) and gives us a lekker masterclass on how to target them on the spear.

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The giant boarfish paristiopterus labiosus, also known as the ‘sow fish’ or ‘duck fish’, is a species of armourhead that is iconic along the north island weedlines, making an annual appearance in the shallows during the warmer months. These comical-looking creatures use their elongated snout to burrow into the sand, digging up the worms and invertebrates that make up most of their diet.

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Iit was an early morning start as we made our way around the sheltered headlands. We had the boat loaded with topwater gear – ready for battle. The plan was to find a good ledge to jump on and target some giant kingfish on stickbaits.

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