I 've been hunting with a pole spear on offshore wrecks (NC Coast) for about three years now. For 80% of the hunting, this works fine and I've bagged reef fish up to 10lbs. For that 20% I'm wondering what would be a good gun in the $300.00 dollar range. From reading these forums I have a little insite into the various gun configurations but cant seem to decide.
The diving conditions are mostly blue water...rarely under 30' vis...mostly in the 50-80' range. The water depth is between 80-130ft.
There have been several occasions to shoot large Cobia, African Pompano, etc., but I've declined to try that with a pole spear. There are also small grouper...usually under 5lbs, and a variety reef/wreck fish including spades, triggers, tog, seabass, snapper and sheepshead that I cant often get to. I'm ready to move up to something for those fish that are out of the range and size limitations dictated by a pole spear. There are occasionally blue water species on these wrecks...but thats a whole other level. I hope I've covered all the conditions in this area in enough detail. Any input would be appreciated.
The diving conditions are mostly blue water...rarely under 30' vis...mostly in the 50-80' range. The water depth is between 80-130ft.
There have been several occasions to shoot large Cobia, African Pompano, etc., but I've declined to try that with a pole spear. There are also small grouper...usually under 5lbs, and a variety reef/wreck fish including spades, triggers, tog, seabass, snapper and sheepshead that I cant often get to. I'm ready to move up to something for those fish that are out of the range and size limitations dictated by a pole spear. There are occasionally blue water species on these wrecks...but thats a whole other level. I hope I've covered all the conditions in this area in enough detail. Any input would be appreciated.
