NSP:324 Inaugural Papua New Guinea Spearfishing Adventure Debrief | Shrek, Tim McDonald and the crew

Fourteen frothing spearos around one table after an unforgettable Papua New Guinea adventure. There were first dogtooth tuna, Spanish mackerel, a monster humphead parrotfish, a few painful misses and more than enough banter to go around. In this episode, Shrek and the crew unpack the inaugural Noob Spearo PNG Spearfishing Adventure. Everyone shares the fish they'll remember most, including the ones that got away, before getting into what gear actually earned its place in the bag, what should have stayed home, and the lessons they're taking into their next dive. You'll hear about hunting reef edges and current lines, reading fish behaviour, using flashers and chum, learning from more experienced divers, and why having a good buddy is worth more than landing the biggest fish. The boys also reflect on PNG itself: local people, remote reefs, ridiculous moments on the boats, and the friendships made along the way. It's a proper post-trip debrief: practical tips, honest laughs, a bit of chaos and the kind of crew spirit that makes these trips special. Full froth, no ego. Episode chapters / timestamps: 00:01:00 Intro: PNG debrief and the adventure-story competition 00:03:00 How to join the next PNG spearfishing adventure 00:04:00 The crew's most memorable fish 00:06:00 Zac's monster humphead parrotfish 00:09:00 Missed fish and learning from mistakes 00:10:00 Fan's first dogtooth tuna and Troy's Spanish mackerel 00:12:00 The "curse" of the humphead parrotfish 00:14:00 Sharks, a mackerel and a wild fish recovery 00:17:00 Anthony's dogtooth tuna celebration 00:21:00 A first-dive doggy and a dugong sighting 00:26:00 Julian's big Spanish mackerel that got away 00:27:00 Gear review: what stayed in the bag and what was missing 00:31:00 Why several divers wanted a 3 mm wetsuit 00:35:00 Spare gear, bags, electrolytes and trip essentials 00:43:00 Weights, ear care and Shrek's PNG gear setup 00:45:00 The best advice from the trip 00:49:00 Tim on reading fish and hunting effectively 00:54:00 Subtle movements, flashers and learning from others 01:01:00 Unforgettable moments and final reflections 01:13:00 Boat-life memories and awards 01:18:00 PNG communities and the moments beyond diving 01:24:00 Why being a great buddy matters 01:28:00 PNG waitlist and adventure-story competition Links Mentioned, Partner Deals and Discounts + Froth Australian Spearfishing Association: australianspearfishing.org Tim McDonald: @timothy3mcdonald Tim McDonald, Spearfishing Downunder: @spearfishingdownunder Book: Fishing in the Good Old Days: Was it really better? by Bob Kearney NSP:321 with Matty Parker Sail x Spear 2027, new vessel and four-day format Leave a voice message: noobspearo.com → Give Back → Leave a Voice Message 📱 YouTube: @noobspearo 🌊 Instagram: @noobspearo 🤿 PNG Spearfishing Adventure: Information and Waitlist PNG adventure waitlist: https://spearfishingcourses.com.au/png Episode show notes page mentioned by Shrek: https://noobspearo.com/png Send an intrepid spearfishing adventure yarn (voice message, up to three minutes): https://speakpipe.com/noobspearo Alternative voice-message route: https://noobspearo.com → About → Give Back → Leave a Voice Message Competition prize supporter: Ocean Cowboy Outfitters (backpack mentioned in the episode). Spearfishing Courses, Retreats, Charters and Adventures (with Noob Spearo) Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Neptonics Spearfishing and Freediving – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 Old Man Blue | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Spend $300 or more at oldmanblue.com.au and use code NOOBSPEARO for a free vinyl filleting apron! Aqualyte Hydration | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | Merch for Frothers Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing Dog & Gun Coffee | 10% Off Discount Code: NOOB10 HohnkeOu