Brandon Wahlers
Brandon took his obsession with the ocean to the next
level when he began spearfishing 2001, and joined the
Los Angeles Fathomiers in 2002. There he met divers
that taught him a lot, and got him into spearfishing
competition. Through competing Brandon greatly sharpened his skills, and became
GLACD champion in 2003 and 2004, and well as Pacific Coast Team Champion in
2003 and 2004, with his teammates and mentor Rene Rojas and Mike Pender.
Brandon also competed in the 2006 Spearfishing
National Championships in Pompano Beach, Florida as captain of his team. His
team took 1st place, beating the 2nd place team by 35 points. They achieved
this by hard, deep diving over 100ft, and using teamwork to their advantage. Aside from spearfishing
competition,
Bluewater Hunting. He has traveled all over the world and
landed various prize fish. Some of his most prized catches are a 240lb Yellowfin Tuna, an 83lb Wahoo, an 87lb Pacific Cubera, 100+ lb groupers, and an 80lb Giant Trevally. At home is California Brandon loves spearing
White Seabass in the kelp, and considers them one of
his favorite fish to hunt. He has speared countless Whites over 50 lbs and his
biggest is 67 lbs. When Brandon
competes, he believes in Omer guns and gear because of their accuracy and
durability. He wouldn’t be caught in the water with anything else!!
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