NSP:299 Spearfishing Super Slam, World Record Striped Marlin and Battling Breast Cancer Nikki Watt

Interview with Nikki Watt Todays interview is with Nikki Watt - world record holder, cancer survivor and most recently having achieved the Super Slam, hunting one of each of the major billfish species. She did all this while fighting cancer and raising a child! Hear stories from Nikki's adventures out in the water, close calls and get first hand knowledge on what it's like to shoot a world record Marlin. Nikki has been on the show before - check out NSP:087. Important times 00:00 Intro 03:17 Diving into the Super Slam 03:21 Spearfishing Gear and Techniques 06:04 Challenges and Triumphs in Spearfishing 12:01 The Black Marlin Adventure 16:14 Spearfishing Community and Ethics 33:32 Family Life and Spearfishing 37:34 The Sailfish Story 41:35 The Importance of Seizing Opportunities 41:57 The Difference Between Competitive and Recreational Divers 42:39 Generosity and Drive in Spearfishing 44:38 Teaching and Learning in Spearfishing 45:15 Challenges and Rewards of Self-Taught Divers 48:33 The Risks and Strategies of Spearfishing 51:18 Teamwork in Blue Water Hunting 53:04 The Journey to the Blue Marlin 01:03:25 Achieving the Super Slam 01:20:23 Reflections and Future Goals Listen in and

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NSP:299 Spearfishing Super Slam, World Record Striped Marlin and Battling Breast Cancer Nikki Watt is an episode from Noob Spearo Podcast | Spearfishing Tips, Stories and Interviews by Noob Spearo.

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This episode was published on Jun 2, 2025.

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