loosing a speared fish i think is the most frustrating feeling ever...especially when its a big one
we all lost and still loose them im sure...besides the advice of passing on a desperate/long shot to begin with....besides the tips on leaving the gun and following the fish which we all do...
sometimes, depending on the species of course, a different tip could help... i know that some people hunting dentex for example go for double barbs and sometimes even slip tips to lessen the chance of the fish ripping free... i know that slip tips are also almost a must for powerful fish like tuna... i would imagine a slip tip to be an overkill for your average mullet though...bear in mind that these two options add some complexity in dispatching the fish and more reload time as a result...so its not all good...
a spare gun helps.. you could also try the gun that shoots 2 spears by picasso
in case you get a bad first shot just pull the other trigger and out comes another spear,,,i have no clue how effective these guns are though
but should be a cool experience if it saves a catch
cheers
