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Jack Mitchell (aka Captain Jack Spearo) grew up with a traditional spear gun in his hand. The lifelong Florida native joins the show to talk all things spear fishing this week. Moonlighting as a P.E. teacher during the week, he spends his weekends and holidays creating some of the most gnarly spear gun hunting adventures out there. For that reason, his Youtube channel has amassed a very loyal following. During this conversation, Jack discusses a myriad of topics and circumstances that occur below the surface.

Highlights Include:

  • How Jack got into spear fishing
  • How long can he hold his breath on a dive?
  • What depth is he comfortable diving to?
  • By doing less, you’re doing more on a dive
  • What’s the most dangerous aspect of hunting below the surface?
  • Has he lost friends free diving?
  • Intentionally seeking out huge schools of bull sharks to dive with, why?
  • The giant grouper that rocked his world
  • Jack on the educational component of his Youtube channel
  • Most amazing destination his passion has taken him to?
  • Are sharks a real problem once a fish is speared?
  • Buddy system
  • How do you fight a fish that won’t come up but you need air?
  • Favorite recipes and preparations