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Cornwall Spearfishing 2006
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I think the risk of personal injury is minimal so - long as a wetsuit and gloves are worn.
The really big boys can bend standard flopper shafts, but this is the most damage to equipment that you could reasonably expect.
It is alot easier (better) to use a trident... 4prong seems to be the favorite ( although spearo dave uses a matc trident), and just plant it right above the gills in the "neck" or above the eyes to attempt to stone it... although i have heard this is very hard. Then take hold of the trident immediately... but DO NOT put your fingers through the gaps of the trident to get a grip as congers frequently spin, and this can be very very painfull. And make sure you pull the conger out of his hole as quickly as possible... as if he is there for too long he will wrap around something... and they are very strong. Pull as hard as you can (tridents hold very well in a well placed shot), and then when he is in the open, cut the top of the spine with a knife, or brain it from the underneath.
If you use a standard flopper, make sure that you place the shot at a right angle to the hole, to help you guarantee that he cant hole up. Say you are using your summer gun at the time when you come across one (a 90cm with 16mm bands and a standard flopper), the chances are that you will be able to shoot it with about 15cm between the tip of the spear and the head of the conger... and it is more than likely that the spear will pass quite a way through the eel. make sure that the flopper opens, and then try to slide the eel towards the tip of the spear ( wedging it between your fist clenched around the shaft, and the flopper). Then use the same stoning method as i mentioned before.
All of this is info that i have gathered from the guys on here in preperation of spearing my first conger.So far i still ahve not seen one whils ti have been out spearing, however, i have now been told of a shallow offshore rock, where they are abundant... so next season - its on :ko :martial :crutch
Hope this has helped...
if you need more then check this thread out:
[ame="http://forums.deeperblue.net/showthread.php?t=62243"]Congers!![/ame]
Huw.
The really big boys can bend standard flopper shafts, but this is the most damage to equipment that you could reasonably expect.
It is alot easier (better) to use a trident... 4prong seems to be the favorite ( although spearo dave uses a matc trident), and just plant it right above the gills in the "neck" or above the eyes to attempt to stone it... although i have heard this is very hard. Then take hold of the trident immediately... but DO NOT put your fingers through the gaps of the trident to get a grip as congers frequently spin, and this can be very very painfull. And make sure you pull the conger out of his hole as quickly as possible... as if he is there for too long he will wrap around something... and they are very strong. Pull as hard as you can (tridents hold very well in a well placed shot), and then when he is in the open, cut the top of the spine with a knife, or brain it from the underneath.
If you use a standard flopper, make sure that you place the shot at a right angle to the hole, to help you guarantee that he cant hole up. Say you are using your summer gun at the time when you come across one (a 90cm with 16mm bands and a standard flopper), the chances are that you will be able to shoot it with about 15cm between the tip of the spear and the head of the conger... and it is more than likely that the spear will pass quite a way through the eel. make sure that the flopper opens, and then try to slide the eel towards the tip of the spear ( wedging it between your fist clenched around the shaft, and the flopper). Then use the same stoning method as i mentioned before.
All of this is info that i have gathered from the guys on here in preperation of spearing my first conger.So far i still ahve not seen one whils ti have been out spearing, however, i have now been told of a shallow offshore rock, where they are abundant... so next season - its on :ko :martial :crutch
Hope this has helped...
if you need more then check this thread out:
[ame="http://forums.deeperblue.net/showthread.php?t=62243"]Congers!![/ame]
Huw.
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to one and all.
Dave
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spearheads said:When i shot my conger this summer i only used a single barb spear. I used a 90 gun. My spear got completley bent but its a god experience to spear the feared conger.
I had the same experience when shot first conger....spear shaft bent beyond recognition and it was a strap conger too.
See attached of 'beau pere' holding conger. ( excuse wrasse...it's a French thing......I refuse to take them on principal)
Cooked a great fish soup using conger so nothing was wasted.
Shoot to eat....not to brag I say
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Merry Christmas all!:wave
Having read your conger tales I'll be careful to avoid them...at least until the end of season/last day of the trip! I haven't encountered one yet. I was thinking my 6.6mm spear would withstand a lot of abuse -- but if you are encountering conger as thick as your legs...perhaps not!
Do you guys keep a spare spear - 'was thinking of getting one, although I am now thinking a second speargun would provide a back-up/spares for more situations.
Santa arrived early -- new reel showed up today.
Having read your conger tales I'll be careful to avoid them...at least until the end of season/last day of the trip!
I haven't encountered one yet. I was thinking my 6.6mm spear would withstand a lot of abuse -- but if you are encountering conger as thick as your legs...perhaps not! Do you guys keep a spare spear - 'was thinking of getting one, although I am now thinking a second speargun would provide a back-up/spares for more situations.
Santa arrived early -- new reel showed up today
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Mr X,
I was putting together a list of spares to have "just incase" and then opted to get a 2nd gun (different size). This way I benifit from a more useful quiver and if ANYTHING breaks I have a reserve gun to keep me hunting until parts arrive mail order. With such good deals on Euro guns its probably cheaper than having a cupboard full of spares.
I was putting together a list of spares to have "just incase" and then opted to get a 2nd gun (different size). This way I benifit from a more useful quiver and if ANYTHING breaks I have a reserve gun to keep me hunting until parts arrive mail order. With such good deals on Euro guns its probably cheaper than having a cupboard full of spares.
I think most people look for the worm size conger for the first ellrofl .
Also you normally only see the head of the conger so how will you know its thicker than your leg.
Looking forward to seeing some conger pics next year then MR X ,that reel should come in handy if you need to run away from the conger if it gets angry:crutch .rofl
This must be the cheapest place on the web for spearfishing.http://www.subprof.com/tienda/index.php?osCsid=ca0afa620295b1a8c8c64895042f8f9e
Also you normally only see the head of the conger so how will you know its thicker than your leg.
Looking forward to seeing some conger pics next year then MR X ,that reel should come in handy if you need to run away from the conger if it gets angry:crutch .rofl
This must be the cheapest place on the web for spearfishing.http://www.subprof.com/tienda/index.php?osCsid=ca0afa620295b1a8c8c64895042f8f9e
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I like the new omer knife its looks realy cool did you get the clear glass on the riffle mask. I got a Fuji Finepix f30 and the Fuji WP-FXF30 Underwater Housing. I cant wait to try it, i have been practicing close ups today and a few over types of modes on the camera. Also a underwater torch that glows green when turned on.
Well i had my new omer ice fins,but my new elios sub inner vest will be a few weeks coming,but hey,i scored a fair few pairs of pants and socks so hey,i'm stoked.
But alas,that was the extent of my spearing related gifts
I did score some wall mounted kit...so,im still happy.
Peace.
But alas,that was the extent of my spearing related gifts
I did score some wall mounted kit...so,im still happy.
Peace.
Nice ones guys. Post some pics on this thread when you get a chance. [ame="http://forums.deeperblue.net/showthread.php?t=68941"]Christmas and New Year 2006[/ame]
Spearheads, I've seen yours, well done. I've got my camera but all that freezing fog delayed santa's delivery of my U/W case, as expected.
Went diving today. First time ever in my long life diving on Christmas day .
Merry Christmas
Dave
Spearheads, I've seen yours, well done. I've got my camera but all that freezing fog delayed santa's delivery of my U/W case, as expected.
Went diving today. First time ever in my long life diving on Christmas day
.Merry Christmas
Dave
I'm off to try and find some vaguely fishable waters,mostly just to try out my fins,i was going to have a little look on the south coast past porthcurno,might be lucky but there looks like a little bit of swell which might murk it up a bit.
I'll tell you how it went later.
I'll tell you how it went later.
Out of interset,is there anyone who lives near me that spears?
I live at Porthtowan and i have two fickle buddys so i generally end up solo diving,which i don't really have a problem with but it'd be nice to have some company and someone to share spots with.
Drop me a line if you're interested.
Peace ..Daf.
I live at Porthtowan and i have two fickle buddys so i generally end up solo diving,which i don't really have a problem with but it'd be nice to have some company and someone to share spots with.
Drop me a line if you're interested.
Peace ..Daf.