New to Spearfishing and in Belize

[LLangbeen]

Hey I have just recently moved to Belize and I have been introduced to Spear fishing. I got a good deal on the Mako iconic pro railgun. I have some scuba fins and a free diving mask and snorkel. I don't have any gloves yet but after loading a shark-fin shaft from a gun I loaned from a friend I realize I definitely need some. Gloves obviously aren't hard to find so that should not be a problem. I have been getting a lot of advice from my friends down here but I think the more advice the better so anything that you think I should know or do so I can learn to freedive and spearfish let me know.
Thanks,
Luke

 

[hank49]

I'm in Belize. Where are you? There are fish here. I get lucky sometimes.

 

[LLangbeen]

Wow I have not been able to get anything good yet but I am in San Pedro. what about you?

 

[hank49]

Check your private messages. I'm about 10 miles north of Dangriga. I hunt the reef from English Caye down to Gran Channel. I've hunted all around Placencia and used to do a lot of conch hunting when I lived in San Pedro back in 2000.
I helped build the Nova shrimp hatchery up at Bacolar Chico Marine Reserve. Did that boat trip at least 450 times.
I got both these fish in the last month and a half.....not to mention quite a few others.
We....my son and a few buddies, mainly hunt snappers. WE find dog snappers in schools. muttons and cuberas. Black grouper, yellow jack, cero mackerel....barracuda.
Lot of nice spots down here.

 

[LLangbeen]

Yeah I have not been able to go out that many times since I have been here but I'm looking forward to trying my new gun when it gets here and getting better. How ling have you been spearfishing?

 

[hank49]

I've been spearing here for over 10 years. Started in Philippines in the 90s.

 

[hank49]

Here's a few we got in early August. My birthday snappers.

 

[Salehthefish]

Hello and welcome on DB... If it is not so cold there you can try the felxible foam coated gloves they use it in workshops for me it is nice and cheap in price like the one in the pic Pro-Val - Foam Flex - Nylon gloves with foam nitrile palm coat

All best

 

[mmcleod639]

Wow, nice fish. I'll be visiting Placencia the last week of this month (June 2013) and am wanting to spearfish with another person. Anyone willing to go out with me?

 

[Viktor Glodov]

I've been spearing here for over 10 years. Started in Philippines in the 90s.

Hank49, I am ready to join you, give me your email for details...

 

[hank49]

610 3836. Give me a call. I'm goig to be busy until Sunday though.

 

[Viktor Glodov]

I have called you already and left message. My email: viktor718@yahoo.com. Belize is one of the perspective places for my living after my retirement (in 2 years). I am going to buy property over there and may be make business on water sport with you. What do you think?
Best regards
Viktor,
Brooklyn, NY

 

[hank49]

I have called you already and left message. My email: viktor718@yahoo.com. Belize is one of the perspective places for my living after my retirement (in 2 years). I am going to buy property over there and may be make business on water sport with you. What do you think?
Best regards
Viktor,
Brooklyn, NY

HI Viktor,

Sorry about the phone. I get lousy reception out here when the phone is charging in my house and I can't call international on that phone. I have your number and can call you from the office tomorrow. I also sent you an email. Looking forward to meeting you.

 

[Fishnrules]

HI Viktor,

Sorry about the phone. I get lousy reception out here when the phone is charging in my house and I can't call international on that phone. I have your number and can call you from the office tomorrow. I also sent you an email. Looking forward to meeting you.

 

[Fishnrules]

I'm going to be in Placencia on the 24th if anyone wants to go spearfishing?