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RIFFE Team Diver Diego Santiago grew up on the coast of Brazil, where a simple mask and snorkel at eight years old opened the door to a world he never wanted to leave. What started with hook-and-line trips with his dad quickly turned into a lifelong obsession with seeing what lived beneath the surface, and over the last 20 years, this sport has become his life.

From Búzios to Panamá, Diego has landed true giants: a 258 lb (117 kg) yellowfin tuna, powerful cobia, trophy groupers, and heavyweight amberjack that test every bit of his breath-hold, patience, and positioning. Búzios, Rio de Janeiro, is his favorite hunting ground, with year-round fish and volcanic structure that hold hidden treasures.

On land, Diego runs his own spearfishing and freediving shop, sharing hard-earned knowledge, trusted gear, and his passion for the sport with divers who chase the same bluewater dreams. What drives him most is the deep connection with nature, using mind and body together under pressure, and coming home with a fresh, healthy meal for family and friends. From close encounters with killer whales to schools of giant reef fish, Diego brings calm focus to BIG opportunities and an unwavering respect for the sea.

Follow his adventures in his YouTube channel.
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From the food that nourishes us to the beauty that inspires us, our blue planet is the ultimate provider. We’re grateful for every moment underwater and everything the sea provides.

Harvest responsibly with balance, taking only what is needed respecting the rhythm of the sea, and ensuring the ocean thrives for generations to come.

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, a seasoned spearfisherman from Pico Island in the Azores, carries on his family’s generation-old tradition, living by the sea. Growing up with his house a stone’s throw from the ocean, Paulo was hooked early, mesmerized by his father and brothers’ epic tales and the fish they hauled in, further fueling his spearfishing dreams.

The nutrient-rich waters along Pico’s rugged coast teem with massive tuna, wahoo, mahi, amberjack, and hefty groupers amid steep volcanic drop-offs and strong currents. Embracing bold risks with a sharp focus on the sea’s unpredictability, Paulo lives by hard-won lessons of patience, humility, respect, and gut instinct - trusting his intuition when something feels off.

Alongside the ocean’s harvest, a garden yields fresh bounty, sustaining family and community. This simple, straightforward, and rewarding life captures the essence of Azorean resilience.

Paulo’s Go-To RIFFE Setup
Marauder 63 with 7.5mm double flopper mini shark fin tabs shaft, and Horizontal Reel (versatile for bottom and open water)
RAIDER 70” with breakaways and float-line (for big pelagics)

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