first spear gun

[dave 1973]

hello can anyone give me some info on the best size of gun to use in the uk?

 

[Huan]

Hi Dave welcome to DB
Best info I can give is have a look in the hunting section and search under UK in the hunting equipment forum.
There should be plenty of Info.

 

[dave 1973]

hi huan thanks for the info.i looked at the hunting section and it seems a lot of spearos in the uk use guns from 60cm to about 90cm. one that caught my eye was the imersion concept pro at 75cm. since i live on the east coast of scotland i would like to know if this is a good choice or am i way of the mark?

 

[Huan]

I would personally use a 90 over a 75 but that may be because the vis where I live is usually pretty good.(not at present)
I find when I use a 75cm now that the range is a little limited although very easy and fast to load.
What is the viz like where you are?
I personally use a Picasso Century and as such am not familiar with the Imersion Concept so cannot offer any advice on this gun.

 

[dave 1973]

well the viz here is good (most days) so do you think the 90 would be the best choise?does the 90 have more range? is it harder to load?

 

[Huan]

I find that 90cm is a great choice for me, almost as easy to load as a 75 and a little more range, I have rigged mine with double wraps so the range is just a little more,
90cm is not really any harder to load but after loading a 90cm loading a 75 is like childs play.
Are you targeting Coalfish? If so a 90 would be just about perfect.

 

[dave 1973]

haun thanks cod it is so i guess 90cm gun will be good. you say you use double wraps?

 

[dave]

For cod I would be tempted to use a 75, as I find it a better length for hole fishing.
Double wraps work for some people, but personally I find it more hassle than it is worth
cheers
dave
www.spearo.co.uk

 

[dave 1973]

dave thanks could you give me some info on a gun?thought about the imersion concept pro.is this a good choice? or not.

 

[dave]

Nothing wrong with Imersion guns, although I am biased towards the Seatec and Venom guns which I sell! PM me if you want more info
cheers
dave
www.spearo.co.uk

 

[dave 1973]

hi dave thanx for the good info on the gun wet suit and all the other equipment i received from spearo.co.uk very much appreciate it