Hey I'm new to this forum, in fact I'm kinda new to spearfishing.
I've been diving for crayfish for a few years, round Kommetjie, Soetwater and Scarborough. Trouble is i get really bored in the off seasons. I know a guy who has a place in Smitswinkel, he started talking to me about back in the day when he was a spearo. From then onwards I kinda fell in love with the idea of shooting fish. since then I have been reading every book I can find about the subject, starting to practice staying underwater for longer etc.
When Crayfishing I have a comfort zone of about 3-6m. I've probally dived up to about 10m, once upon a time. I know that probally sounds like swiming in puddles to you guys. But I'm quite keen to learn.
So I haven't actually gone spearfishing yet, firstly cos I don't have a gun. That's sorta what I want to ask about. Is it real important to buy a brand new, super expensive gun to start off with, or can I work with a second hand one for starters? What are good makes?
Another thing is that my diving buddie , likes crayfish but couldn't be bothered about chasing fish. So I need to meet some people I can go with ( If possible on a not too hardcore dive). I live in Fish Hoek, but I'm moving out to Monte Vista area in June. Do any of you guys belong to clubs or know people you could hook me up with?
any help or advise would be really appreciated!
Thanx
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