Eli Olson's Top 10 Best/Favorite Spearfishing catches 2025

Eli Olson's Top 10 Best/Favorite Spearfishing catches 2025

Meet Eli Olson, a born-and-bred North Shore Oʻahu athlete whose reputation for charging heavy surf is matched only by his martial-arts discipline and all-in mindset. Growing up across from Three Tables and Waimea Valley, Eli balanced early days of surf, skate and dirt-bike competition with jiu-jitsu training — a foundation he built into a unique surf-stunt-martial mix. 

Over the years he’s collected top regional honors, including a major win at the Local Motion “Surf Into Summer” event in Hawaii where he edged out big-name rivals. His dedication to pushing boundaries, in and out of the water, has built a formidable story of progression and grit.

In the video you’re about to watch, Eli brings that same intensity to the spearfishing world, delivering his top ten best shots captured with a very special speargun model : 120 CDR3 Step Up Carbon. While I’ve since moved on from that model, its legacy lives in each frame of this edit.

👉 Go check out the full video on YouTube now, take in the shots, feel the energy — and drop a comment to show Eli some props for the send.

Exploring the DEVILFISH Speargun Shooting Lines: Strength, Versatility, and Performance

The DEVILFISH series of speargun shooting lines from Coatesman's Spearfishing is designed to cater to the needs of advanced spearfisherman who demand strength, reliability, and performance in their gear. Available in three diameters—1.5mm, 1.7mm, and 1.9mm—these lines are crafted to handle various underwater hunting conditions with exceptional durability and usability.

Features and Benefits of the DEVILFISH Shooting Lines

1. Strength and Durability
   Made with high-grade Dyneema, DEVILFISH lines boast impressive breaking strengths:

   • 1.5mm: Perfect for smaller setups, offering a balance between lightness and strength, ideal for reef hunting.
   • 1.7mm: A versatile option with enhanced durability, suitable for most spearfishing scenarios.
   • 1.9mm: Engineered for bluewater hunting, this line provides maximum strength for taking on large pelagic species.

2. Ease of Use
   The lines are pre-stretched with a double-braided core and cover, ensuring they maintain their shape and structural integrity. This design also makes the shooting line very stiff, improving handling and significantly reducing tangles.

3. Versatility
   Whether you're targeting smaller reef fish or large pelagic species, the different diameters and breaking strengths allow you to tailor your setup for optimal performance. They are designed to work seamlessly with advanced setups like rollerguns, enhancing accuracy and reducing drag.

4. Cost-Effectiveness
   The DEVILFISH shooting lines provide top-tier performance at a competitive price, making them a smart investment for spearfisherman who prioritize both quality and value.

Why Choose DEVILFISH Shooting Lines?

Chris Coates, a renowned expert in spearfishing and rollergun setups, ensures that each product in the DEVILFISH line meets the exacting standards of seasoned spearfisherman. With a focus on performance and innovation, these lines are not only durable but also designed for ease of use, allowing you to focus on the spearing without worrying about gear reliability.

Whether you're fine-tuning a high-performance rollergun or upgrading your standard speargun setup, the DEVILFISH shooting lines are an excellent choice. Backed by Coatesman's expertise and proven in challenging conditions, these lines are the go-to solution for serious spearfisherman.

For more details or to purchase, visit Coatesman’s online shop:

• 1.5mm DEVILFISH Shooting Line
• 1.7mm DEVILFISH Shooting Line
• 1.9mm DEVILFISH Shooting Line

Braden Sherron - Unboxing a NEW BIG-FISH Speargun for Wahoo & Cubera! (CDR 140)

Unboxing 140 CDR4 DEVILFISH

Braden Sherron unboxes his new 140 CDR4 DEVILFISH 
Check out his channel Braden Sherron or head over to his Instagram @BradenSherron

Coatesmans CDR4 Devilfish Speargun - Shore Dive Spearfishing 4K

Coatesmans CDR4 Devilfish Speargun - Shore Dive Spearfishing 4K

The goal of the DEVILFISH series was to create a speargun that could accurately shoot an 8mm shaft at high speed with one hand. To achieve this, the gun needed enough weight to counter the inertia of the heavy 8mm shaft. The Timber & Carbon construction adds both buoyancy and weight, providing the necessary weight to sufficiently blast the gun.

The DEVILFISH Timber & Carbon hybrid barrel is specifically designed for the CDR4 muzzle, with careful attention given to maintaining a low side profile. The result is an incredibly stable gun with all the utility of a standard rear-handled roller gun of the same size. Additionally, the Timber & Carbon construction is more cost-effective compared to full carbon barrels, offering greater durability and with the ease of use of the CDR technology. This makes the DEVILFISH an ideal everyday Bluewater speargun.