Shooter Dan,
Welcome...
As one that likes to get the input of those experienced in areas of interest, I have a question. I spend a lot of time over at the SpearBoard.com (lurking in the tall grass, trying to gleem a basic understanding of technique,etc.) and haven't seen this topic so I'll post it here. For those interested in learning how to become proficient at spearfishing, yet living in an area that frowns upon spearguns, what would you recommend as a viable course of action for practicing? Is there anything, short of travelling to the coast, that those of us in the midwest can do to become moderately skilled?
I have an interest in learning about the "art" yet have no hands-on knowledge. Everything I know about this is what I have read on the forums and a few books on the subject.
I thought about sending you a private message then I realized that others might have a similar interest.
Best Regards
Don Costanza