New article by Memo Arikok

Hunting in general is such a spirit that when the catch is difficult, we enjoy more fun
and satisfaction. We always aim for the trophy fish, the most clever species, the
difficult and more rewarding spots - just to put some water on this fire. After all, a
good trophy fish caught in rough conditions increases the macho factor! In my opinion, stalking is the best technique to feel that rush. If we dig a little deeper, aguatto (stalking) is the art of approaching the fish. It does not matter if it is blue water, on a deep reef, or at the white waters of the breaking surf; a proper ambush always works. Making yourself undetectable or giving confidence to the fish during the approach requires a lot of practice and effort. Although strong physical conditioning helps in practicing the ambush, it is always the details that make this technique a form of art.


Here are few points that I always consider during my dives.
Using the bottom structures is always very important. Moving behind the rocks and sea
weed not only hides us but also attracts a lot of attention from the target. Giving
partial images to your prey is always appealing.
Pace is almost everything in aguatto. You go a little faster and the game is over. You
should never move aggressively nor at a threatening speed. If bait fish are feeling
comfortable with your approach, your game will generally be good too.
At the beginning, putting a little more weight on your belt helps to execute a finer
technique. When your physical state is good, you can always try partial exhale dives to
adjust buoyancy at shallow waters.
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