Spearfactor #003: Legendary Watermen Colin Smith

In this episode of Spearfactor, I sit down with legendary waterman and family man, Colin Smith. Colin is a former professional surfer from San Diego, California with deep family roots in the ocean. He began spearfishing at age 22 when a knee injury sidelined his surfing career. He quickly turned a negative into a positive, and began developing his diving skills until he both a world class diver and surfer. I was fortunate enough to sit down with Colin, and discuss his experiences both in and out of the water. We discuss everything from his early days of professional surfing and how he got started spearfishing to having a mindset to give you an edge in life through he and his wife, Kerry, Awakening Trainings. Checkout the training at https://theawakeningtrainings.com The podcast begins discussing the early years in 1990s, we he was just getting into spearfishing. We talk about diving throughout the West Coast including Baja and Southern California as well as spearfishing equipment and guns that we prefer. We also talk about why we spearfish and how the industry has changed over the years as well as the environment. During this time, we both have seen changes in our local spots, so we discuss possible causes and solutions to the problems. Colin shares some crazy stories from surfing and diving in Western Australia where he encounters lively wildlife including large Tiger sharks. I asked him what was his thought process while he was jumping in on bait balls and dropping in on dry reefs in remote parts of Australia. This led us to discussing the power of the right mindset when doing difficult things. Not having the right mindset can cause you to hesitant in difficult situations which can lead to even worse situations. Colin and Kerry, now specialize in providing specific training called Awakening Trainings, focused on unlocking your true potential making you more productive, confident and happy in all aspects of your life. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9j2nQjdoRiE&t=562s Follow Spearfactor: Instagram @the_spearfactor Facebook Spearfactor Group, Youtube and Reddit. Until next time, I hope land the fish of a lifetime! LEARN MORE SpearFactor is all about sharing information about spearfishing to enhance your experience in the ocean. If you are a new spear or seasoned veteran, please checkout www.spearfactor.com for more information on targeted fish types and spearing. #spearfishing #spearfactor #onedropspearfishing   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices