EPISODE · Mar 8, 2023 · 1H 21M
EP. 3 - World Records Galore ft. USA Women's National Spearfishing Team
from Science of Fishing · host Mark Farag
This week, Mark Farag hosts the USA Women's National Spearfishing Team. Special guests included: Julie Higgs (2-time individual USA National Champion & 7-time IUSA World Record holder), Nicole Burko (2nd Place Women's Team 2021 Worlds & 2-time IUSA World Record holder), Shelby Peterson (3-time individual USA Freshwater National Champion, 2nd Place Women's Freshwater Worlds 2021 & 6-time IUSA World Record holder), coach Joe Fernandez (captain of the men's team in 2015, 2016, and 2018), and Susan Pauer (Media Relations for Team USA).The group talked about the sustainability of spearfishing, getting into the sport for novices, how to qualify for the US team, the various world records the women hold, and more.To support the team please visit: https://www.gofundme.com/f/usa-womens-world-team-2023?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer Sponsors - Gulfstream, Tackle Crafters, Black Reef If you have any requests, want to be a guest, or even just want to chat about fishing feel free to reach out to Mark via: [email protected] For merch, check out our store: https://www.thescienceoffishing.com/Follow us on Instagram: @scienceoffishingTake a look at our TikTok: @scienceoffishingCheck out our Youtube: @scienceoffishingLike us on Facebook: Science of FishingFollow us on Twitter: @scienceoffish
What this episode covers
This week, Mark Farag hosts the USA Women's National Spearfishing Team. Special guests included: Julie Higgs (2-time individual USA National Champion & 7-time IUSA World Record holder), Nicole Burko (2nd Place Women's Team 2021 Worlds & 2-time IUSA World Record holder), Shelby Peterson (3-time individual USA Freshwater National Champion, 2nd Place Women's Freshwater Worlds 2021 & 6-time IUSA World Record holder), coach Joe Fernandez (captain of the men's team in 2015, 2016, and 2018), and Susan Pauer (Media Relations for Team USA).The group talked about the sustainability of spearfishing, getting into the sport for novices, how to qualify for the US team, the various world records the women hold, and more.To support the team please visit: https://www.gofundme.com/f/usa-womens-world-team-2023?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer Sponsors - Gulfstream, Tackle Crafters, Black Reef If you have any requests, want to be a guest, or even just want to chat about fishing feel free to reach out to Mark via: [email protected] For merch, check out our store: https://www.thescienceoffishing.com/Follow us on Instagram: @scienceoffishingTake a look at our TikTok: @scienceoffishingCheck out our Youtube: @scienceoffishingLike us on Facebook: Science of FishingFollow us on Twitter: @scienceoffish
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EP. 3 - World Records Galore ft. USA Women's National Spearfishing Team
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