need help

[Alfy]

hey all,

i spearfish at Egypt (Red Sea) , i just installed a reel for my beauchat speargun, do i need to keep the bunjie attached or should i take it off ??
and is it ok to shoot with the reel closed if i need to shoot medium fish or fo i have to always keep it open ?

if anyone has any tips or techniques that might help me as a new reel user.

cheers all..

 

[Jegwan]

You can do both. I have had my guns with reels rigged both with and without bungee. It's personal preference. Just remember to have your usual loops of line on the line release.
I sometimes tighten the break on the reel when I'm hunting smaller fish and/or don't want the reel in action. It easy to loosen it again if needed.

 

[Alfy]

cheers man !

this was very helpfull , going on a spearing trip in 2 days to try out my new reel.. i think ill keep it tightened when hunting small fish.

but ive always thaught the the reel might break from the tourque of the spear if its fully closed

 

[Jonny250]

Alfy, you still need a wrap or wraps for the shooting line. The reel only comes into play if you need to play the fish or head for the surface.
enjoy your trip...

 

[Jegwan]

cheers man !

this was very helpfull , going on a spearing trip in 2 days to try out my new reel.. i think ill keep it tightened when hunting small fish.

but ive always thaught the the reel might break from the tourque of the spear if its fully closed

Bring a couble of chrimps and what you need, so you can try some different setups and see what you prefer.
No, I don't think you can break the reel. Just remember to put your normal couble of loops (wraps) on the line release as Jonny has clarified.
Good luck!

 

[Alfy]

thnx guys youve been really helpfull

ill try different setups and ill let post your some pics when im back

cheers !