Re: Spearfishing Set Up for Florida Keys
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Heebees,
If you are going to stick stricktly to the reef, the gun you have may suffice for certain fish such as hogfish, grouper and snappers. I would recommend to use a float and line, mainly in cases you need to release the gun and to keep other boats off you. Most of the guys down here use a 110 or larger, but a 100 may do the trick. In March, if you head to some wrecks out deep, or blue water, you may need a different set-up or longer gun. However, lots of guys down here have landed kingfish, Wahoo, and even Tuna with a ZA railgun. Send me your contact info via PM and I'll gladly give you additional points and some spots if you like. If I'm available, I'll gladly take you out as well.
Here's a list of the reef species you're likely to encounter. I suggest you look up some of the size regulations and bag limits. The "Force" in the keys are usually out in force.
Hogfish (12")
Red Grouper (20")
Black Grouper (24")
Mangrove Snapper (10")
School Master Snapper ("9")
Mutton Snapper ("16")
Triggerfish ("12")
Yellow Jack, Amberjack--No size limits
Cero, Spanish and King Mackeral
Good Luck!
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Rolo
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