Beginner Spearfishing gun

[Bill McIntyre]

I don't know which brand is better, but a guy on my boat shot this yellowtail with a Rob Allen 140 Friday. In California though, its more common to use a wood gun like my other buddy was using.View attachment 39268View attachment 39268 View attachment 39269

 

[foxfish]

That is a serious woodie Bill!

 

[Bill McIntyre]

Yes, it really is. Its a 69 inch gun more suited for tuna, but the big yellowtail have been skittish, so guys are breaking out the guns that they usually use in Mexico. My biggest gun is a 60" with four bands, and I've felt under gunned.

 

[MozSpearer]

I have only tried a RA gun (1ooo model with single 16mm band) and can't find fault with it. I only wish I had a 1.2m gun, mine is a bit short for the clear Mozambican waters...

 

[Mr. X]

Makes sense, some of the SA spearos mentioned using 1.3 in Mozambique. I believe 110cm (Rob Allen/Rabitech) is considered "normal" size for spearing in SA & 120 not uncommon.

BTW re. spearguns that "never let you down", I've had trigger mechs. let me down on both RA & Omer spearguns (& I consider both to be excellent/above average brands), although I was able to clear the latter quickly while still in the water. Perhaps our conditions are sandier/grittier than most - certainly the visibility here is more often poor than good.

 

[MozSpearer]

YEs that is correct Mr.X 1.1 and 1.2 is standard in SA. Gotta upgrade! My mech jammed once but it was because I left my gun on side of water while removing my fish so some sand washed in but cleared it up quickly.