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April 30th, 2004
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Hello, i have never been spearfishing and was looking at guns when i came across the pole spears. For one they are MUCH cheaper (im 15 with no cash), but i was wondering if one could teach themself how to work with it. To me it looks harder then a gun, but im no expert. I was wondering exactly how it works and if anyone could tell me what's a good quality weapon. Oh yea, i'll be in all freshwater with it.
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April 30th, 2004
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For your uses, it'll work well.
Basically, you place the loop of the rubber in the gap between your thumb & pointer finger, then reach as high up the spear(towards the point) as you would like to go. The more you stretch, the more power you have. Growing up in Hawaii, I spent years playing with pole spears & in some conditions can come back with better stringers of fish than with my gun. It's a great way to get started on a budget & will help you tune your hunting skills.
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May 1st, 2004
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Hi skarz,
I don't know your fish or area, which can make a very big difference, but in the right conditions, a pole spear is better than a gun, shorter range, but much more control on the fish and rapid fire. For inshore spearing in the northern gulf, 5-15 ft vis, shooting flounder, sheephead, mullet, small snappers, etc. a pole spear is very effective. My buddies used to beat me to death when I used a gun. The best for us was made by Scubapro. about 5 ft , fiberglass with a very strong spear point attachment, bullet proof. If you go that route, spend the money to get a good one. I have no idea what is available today. Connor
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May 1st, 2004
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I go for small things such as panfish and that, in freshwater lakes in Wisconsin. I guess Jon and unirda would be the ones to ask, but thanks for all the advice. I figured it would be hard too, and i like a challenge
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May 1st, 2004
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Oh yea, could anyone lead me in the direction of a good first pole spear? Hopefullly it's not TOO pricy
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May 3rd, 2004
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I know it's a retarded question, but i always hear "you wrap the band around your thumb and index finger".... err..... could someone post a picture on how it goes? I tried looking for one, and it only shows ppl with the fish, not how to shoot it. I watched it on survivor and it looks really easy to shoot, i just gotta see how to hold it right
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May 3rd, 2004
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May 3rd, 2004
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Here's a decently priced spear. Cheap shipping too considering it's length.
leisurepro.com has some, but you have to buy the tips seperately. spearfishinggear.com carries them too, but I can't seem to get in their site now.
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May 5th, 2004
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You should try to find a store where you can try the suits on. If your suit doesn't fit just right, it will defeat the purpose of having an open cell. It will still keep you warm, but not nearly as much as it should.
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May 5th, 2004
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May 5th, 2004
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A pole spear can be made at home if you can find the appropriate rubber material. I use some rubber water hose. It lasts not very long. i'll have to make new ones every now and then but its of an astonishing strenght and elasticity. You can get some 10m of it for less than 10$. That'll last you a while. I couldn't use it in the water yet but it has enough power to punch through a big piece of the foam used to protect computers and stuff when shipping. It will penetrate a 35cm thick piece of it from 4m from the tip (blunt tip, no speartip attached). I use a line. Even the rubber bands for office use are good if you get the right ones and tie some of 'em together. A fiber glass shaft is light and resistant and cheap to get from DIY shops. I'll post some pictures asap.
Just look out for different rubbers you can get, the rest is easy peasy... Joe
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May 6th, 2004
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Yea, i've never tried on a wetsuit yet... i dont dive that deep though, so if it's a tad bit off it wont kill me. Thanks for the site rabi, cheap prices.
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