NSP:157 Harry Foster | the Master Chef Spearo

Interview with Harry Foster - the Master Chef Spearo Today's interview is with Harry Foster, the Masterchef Spearo! Apart from being an exceptional chef, he is also an absolute frother when it comes to spearing and has a passion for connecting the catching to the cooking. Learn some chef skills that every spearo should know, what kitchen utensils you should have and the biggest mistakes spearos make with fish in the kitchen! We've included two of the recipes mentioned in the show so you can go have a go yourself! Whether working as a chef on a remote island or out spearing or even just taking pictures, he has a wealth of knowledge on the natural world and the animals that live around him. His Instagram stories will show you exactly what we mean. We think you will enjoy today's episode and we hope that you will try the recipes! Let us know your thoughts in the comments! If you haven't seen his Instagram page yet, do yourself a favour and go look! Also check out his website for some amazing recipes! Important Times: 01:00 Joe Murphy message 02:05 Old Man Blue voicenote 04:30 Welcome Harry Foster, how did you begin spearfishing? 05:58 Diving in Far North Queensland 07:42 How far away are you from the Great Barrier Reef? 08:55 The appeal of inshore reefs and bad conditions 10:02 What made you a hunter? 11:43 Dealing with saltwater crocodiles 14:56 Early obstacles 16:30 Northern Freediver Facebook group 17:56 Spearfishing culture and the reason for the Noob Spearo podcast 20:10 Shooting his first footballer 22:50 Harry's spearfishing ethos 23:36 How did you get into photography? 24:52 Getting great shots 27:03 What has been your photography journey and what about Instagram? 29:44 Catch cook videos 30:50 The trouble with film making 32:28 What do you spend your time on? 35:21 You've accomplished a lot, let's talk about your chef skills 36:00 How did you become a chef? 37:26 Connecting the catching with the cooking 39:12 How to get great quality fish 41:08 What is the process of caring for your catch? 44:48 Dry aging 46:02 Slurry tips 48:20 What to do when you get home 51:16 What chef skills that every spearo should learn? 52:26 Using the whole animal 53:54 Using more of the fish 55:30 99 Spearo Recipes 56:48 Where to find Harry 57:50 Kingfish Ceviche 61:54 Octopus preparation 65:06 Great advice for cooking 35:38 Caring for the catch 66:22 My Octopus Teacher (My Octopus Teacher: The Sequel) 68:03 What's in your gear bag? 70:00 Funny stuff 71:54 First Spanish Mackeral 73:25 Spearo Q&A Marine tattoos Favourite dive buddy Spearfishing in one sentance 77:52 Thanks and goodbye Recipes: Tandoori Fish Wings Kingfish Ceviche Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android https://link.chtbl.com/Download_This_Episode Important Links Hazfos on Instagram Off The Beaten Coast on Youtube Off The Beaten Coast on Facebook Off The Beaten Coast Website My Octopus Teacher: The Sequel Noob Spearo Facebook Community Noob Spearo Instagram Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes 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 KillShot Spearguns | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) Penetrator Fins Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range here. Immersion Online freediving classes | 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! How To Freedive | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | 'Spearo Dad' | 'Girls with Gills' | 'Jobfish Tribute' Spearing Magazine Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing