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Pole spear spearfishing
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I use a 6' JBL with a non-barbed paralyzer tip. It works great and is surprisingly accurate when you hold it with your index finger pointed down the shaft and you "point" at your target to aim.
A longer pole is better in clear water for a little more range. If you dive in poor viz a shorter length would be better.
The downside to a pole spear is holding it loaded and waiting for the fish to get within range - it can be hard to hold after a short while. And sometimes, the bigger fish like to stay just out of range.
The paralyzer tip does little damage to the fish and does an excellent job holding the fish while you string it. I don't see any need for a barbed tip with panfish, as the barbs won't hold the fish any better but will damage more meat.
I recommend a traditional spear gun if carp are your main target - they'll likely bend a pole spear in short order. If transporting a long pole proves difficult, JBL makes a decent breakdown model.
A longer pole is better in clear water for a little more range. If you dive in poor viz a shorter length would be better.
The downside to a pole spear is holding it loaded and waiting for the fish to get within range - it can be hard to hold after a short while. And sometimes, the bigger fish like to stay just out of range.
The paralyzer tip does little damage to the fish and does an excellent job holding the fish while you string it. I don't see any need for a barbed tip with panfish, as the barbs won't hold the fish any better but will damage more meat.
I recommend a traditional spear gun if carp are your main target - they'll likely bend a pole spear in short order. If transporting a long pole proves difficult, JBL makes a decent breakdown model.
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I have a 3 piece my brother from Hawaii sent me, makes it easy to keep in the car with a mask and snorkel for those opportunities that just "happen"... I'm not sure on the brand, but any of you are more than willing to try it whenever and see if it fits you. I'm in NE Illinois, but frequent trips to SE WI.
check out page 5 of the equipment page, I posted it on here when I got it... havent tried it yet, but my brother uses his in Hawaii.