Looking to getting a PoleSpear

[Gab]

Hi everyone,

I'm thinking of getting a PoleSpear but I need some help. I've been spearfishing with a speargun for more than 20 years but never tried a PoleSpear. Could someone explain the pros/cons, the different techniques (anything that is different from using a speargun), things to look for when buying a PoleSpear, etc?

I heard that you need to get up closer to fish, is this true? Do any of you use resting hooks? Not even sure you are supposed to have the spear "loaded" or if this is done just when you need to shoot.

For info I am looking at getting a Neritic but I am open to suggestions. I need to travel my plane to hunt so it needs to fit in a suitcase (I'd like to use it when traveling light w/out my SporTube). I hunt along rocky shores/reefs.

Thank you!

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[Manny]

I recently started hunting with a pole spear so I'm still kind of new to it too but really love it. Be prepared to shoot a lot less fish. The range is pretty much the length of your spear. I use a resting hook depending on what band I use. If I go for larger fish I use a shorter thicker band otherwise there is no way you will hold on long enough. If I go for small easy targets I use a longer band which can be held easily without hook. Mine is a 3 piece 7ft riffe carbon spear which will easily fit in a suitcase. They sell each part in different length so you can pretty much get any length you want. I also got 3 different tips. Normal floper, prong and a slip tip.

 

[Gab]

I recently started hunting with a pole spear so I'm still kind of new to it too but really love it. Be prepared to shoot a lot less fish. The range is pretty much the length of your spear. I use a resting hook depending on what band I use. If I go for larger fish I use a shorter thicker band otherwise there is no way you will hold on long enough. If I go for small easy targets I use a longer band which can be held easily without hook. Mine is a 3 piece 7ft riffe carbon spear which will easily fit in a suitcase. They sell each part in different length so you can pretty much get any length you want. I also got 3 different tips. Normal floper, prong and a slip tip.

Thanks Manny! Is it fun to use?

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[Manny]

Thanks Manny! Is it fun to use?

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Sorry for the late reply. I think it's lots of fun.

Did you end up getting one?