How to I use the divehunter?

[jaymz]

Hi guys, ive got an Opika2 divehunter thing, I just want to know how do I use it when in the water? Do I tie it to a weight and drop the weight? Or do I tie it to me?

Heres a pic of it: http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgu...=RlM2UPDyKcOQ0AWLw4GYBw&ved=0CCoQ9QEwAw&dur=1

 

[jaymz]

being doing a bit of research, maybee a kayak anchor and a reel? clip the reel to the board, anchor to the line, and then drop the anchor when im at my destination?

 

[Scoobaru]

I tie mine to my gun, the same as any other float. That way if you drop your gun/ shoot a big fish and let go of your gun you can retrieve it easily. I use the dive hunter for long swims or swims against strong tides then when I reach the dive spot I use it like a normal float. They are also good if scallop hunting as they keep te scallops out the water and reduce the drag.

Hope this answers your question

 

[jaymz]

cheers scoobaru

 

[Scoobaru]

No worries dude. Hope it was of help to you

 

[jonnyhl]

I have 6mm floating canoe rope (means less tangles as its thick) on a keeper that I just unwind depending on how deep I plan on going. On the other end I have an omer quick release weight Omer Quick Release Clip Weight. Accessories Weights, Scubastore.com, buy, offers, dive that I clip onto my belt and then drop it when I want to dive. I dont like being attached to the rope as I dive in kelp a lot and it gets caught up. Better to drop it and dive nearby. I have a kayak anchor for diving in current. I also have a steel ring on the bottom for fish and a rucksack bladder on top for water! Its a great piece of kit.

 

[jaymz]

Hi johnny, thats actually a really good idea mate. Ill look to get one of those I think. So 1kg of weight wont get swashed around on the bottom no?

 

[jonnyhl]

If you drop in on sand it will get swept about but not when it's in dropped in kelp. If the current is moving it in the kelp then it would be a very strong current! Use An anchor if on sand https://www.apnea.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=1_31&products_id=1575

 

[tribs]

I tie mine to my gun, the same as any other float. That way if you drop your gun/ shoot a big fish and let go of your gun you can retrieve it easily. I use the dive hunter for long swims or swims against strong tides then when I reach the dive spot I use it like a normal float. They are also good if scallop hunting as they keep te scallops out the water and reduce the drag.

Hope this answers your question

Hi All,

I use my Dive hunter with a dive reel and single D weight. The D weight has a slot cut in it to slide onto my weight belt when swimming. I tend to fish known spots and holes so drop the weight close then rest/ enter spots uncumbered by the float.

Great bit of kit, have managed to surf 60+ yards on it too coming in off the local reef in 'interesting' conditions. Sure beat finning in!
Tribs
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[scottwilson]

Theres one on ebay at the moment if anyone is interested. Pick up only from east sussex. looks in good condition

Sevylor Dive Hunter | eBay