First Pole Spear buy

[CaymanBracMatt]

Was gonna but the
6' Travel Spearfishing Two-Piece Fiber Glass Pole
off Amazon for my next trop down to Cayman brac.

any body have any serious do's or dont's regarding this choice?

 

[Stephan Whelan]

Welcome to DB @CaymanBracMatt - i've moved this thread to Spearfishing equipment forum as that is the best forum to get an answer.

 

[Apneaddict]

I'm guessing that price is an important factor in your decision, as those are quite inexpensive.

Mako makes an inexpensive alum 3-pc that might be more versatile. Also grab a lobster net, etc!

Cayman water is clear, so don't be afraid to go a bit longer - maybe even up to 8' for reef work and longer for blue water.

A foldspear is really handy for reefing, as you can wear it every time you go in the water just in case. Much more $$$ though.

 

[poildeq]

I have a bit of experience with pole spear I have had a few but the latest one from Linghunt engineering is the best I have seen and used. I even thought of building one myself so inept were the designs which I looked at; admittedly I have not seen them all. I ordered the Linghunt B3020 and have given up the idea of building one, apnea addict and I have mulled over some design ideas but now that |I bought the Linghunt. I will say its the best I have seen and used so far, its balanced correctly it has a tight trajectory, its simple, rugged, light, a good finish and very well engineered. Its a 3 piece design which is what I use as I tend to travel all over and is very portable, I made a PVC sleeve to transport it.
Good luck

 

[gusman2001]

I'm guessing that price is an important factor in your decision, as those are quite inexpensive.

Mako makes an inexpensive alum 3-pc that might be more versatile. Also grab a lobster net, etc!

Cayman water is clear, so don't be afraid to go a bit longer - maybe even up to 8' for reef work and longer for blue water.

A foldspear is really handy for reefing, as you can wear it every time you go in the water just in case. Much more $$$ though.

I've got a 2m/2pc annodised aluminium hand spear (5 prong). Anyone got any tips for me? The water where i go is from about 1m to 5m max.

 

[poildeq]

I have found that twisting the rubber band a cpl of times when you are about to shoot gives it a more linear trajectory...

 

[hteas]

gusman,
Practice by shooting targets. I have used cans (don't leave them behind) and plastic bottles. Once you're comfortable you won't have to think when a shot suddenly presents itself.
hold it loaded during each dive.If you wait until you see a fish, you will probably spook it when you load