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Spearfishing can be one of your greatest joys of diving in South Dakota. It will allow you a chance to dive and explore the vast Missouri River reservoirs and other man made lakes while closely interacting with and harvesting the fish that live in these waters.


The SPEARFISHING specialty class is a two day class, taught in one evening, and is finished on any of our WALLEY SAFARIS or dive trip outings where spearfishing is permitted. During the class you will have a chance to learn from the first hand experience our walleye safari guides. You will see actual underwater spearfishing videos filmed on the Missouri River. This aids you in identification of freshwater fish as you will see them in their natural environment.

Topics covered are: the safety aspects of loading and handling spearguns. Pros and cons of the various spearguns. Gun maintenance and tips to make your gun and diving system more effeective. Caring for and transporting game. Spearfishing regulations in South Dakota.

Many of the same techniques for fish watching or underwater photography apply to spearfishing so even if you are not a hunter you can benefit from this class. There is a minimum charge for this class to cover processing the specialty class paper work, but preregistration would be appreciated.

LEARN ABOUT

  • LAKE CURRENTS
  • DIVING STRUCTURE
  • FISH RECOGNITION
  • FISH HABBITS
  • VIEW UNDERWATER SPEARFISHING VIDEO
  • SPEARGUNS
  • FISH HANDLING TECHNIQUES
  • FISH STORAGE
  • PREPARATION
  • S.D. SPEARFISHING REGULATIONS AND LAWS


Included in the cost of the class:

  • For additional information about this class, Contact Us
  • INCLUDES CLASS OUTLINE, SD FISHING GUIDE, SSI SPECIALTY RATING ( WITH 2-DIVES)
  • INSTRUCTOR: BILL DONOVAN
  • THEORY AT 6:30 PM AT DONOVAN'S HOBBY & SCUBA CENTER
  • CLASS COST $58.00
2007 COURSE SCHEDULE:
 
May 30, 2007, Spearfishing Specialty
July 26, 2007, Spearfishing Specialty
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