Pulling in a fish after a poor / long shot.

spaghetti said:

Pav, I think there's nothing wrong with your gun. Of course every gun has its own range limit, and you must make a friend of it. Any target off that limit is simply too far: there's not much you can do. But you can still:
1) drop the gun and jump on the fish to grab it in your hands, as correctly suggested by the other lads.
2) Optimize the ballistics of your gun with these little bits of tips, which can give only a little help, but then, as they say, every bit helps:
-remove the muzzle bridge, so eliminating any drag of the spearline crimps/knots while passing through the bridge.
-be a maniac in constantly sharpening your spear tip: the sharpest the spear, the deepest the penetration. (and by the way, the "recessed" flopper is intended for less drag in water and better penetration. It helps a bit)
-gain a bit of power eliminating the drag of heavy bungees and swivels from your spear line, IMHO I lean to think you don't need that heavy rigging for hunting bass with a single band 90.
-load at second notch if you're not hunting in narrow spaces between rocks (spears are expensive).
-a dyneema wishbone will eliminate the parachute effect of the plastic screws of a traditional screw in wishbone (this will give you a very, very little bit of extra power, but as said every little bit helps).
-If you're aware you're shooting a target placed at the very true limit of your range, try a loop shot, with a curve trajectory like a mortar shell, aiming one or two inches above it. (but this is difficult: I suggest you to do some practice with fake targets like plastic bottles to get an idea of how these shots come up).
More tips to share will be welcome...
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jernejm said:

Thanks spaghetti, ill try more

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Pav said:

REELS.

I do have the reel for the Omer XXV, but removed it as I felt it would add to bulk and reduce the tracking speed. Yesterday I tried with the reel, and felt it did not effect my hunting (although no fish in the bay ;>) ! rofl ).

How would you use the reel? I know you can set the drag, but at what stage would you use the reel. Poor gut shots? / 10lb + ? The tempting thing is to get that fish as quickly as possible and giving it line may be difficult in my mind, although understand the reason.

Any tips on how to make best use of the reel if I leave it on.

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azapa said:

the omer reels have a little line clamp thing to one side, that works very well. load the gun, tighten the line and force it into the clamp thingy (in the same direction as the shooting line). You can then leave the reel on a firm but medium tension for the swims up. The firing jolt removes the trapped line from the clamp thingy.

not too easy to understand?? i can post a picture if you are lost.

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