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A couple of you have expressed interest in getting started spearfishing. Here's what you will need for underwater hunting.
-Speargun: You want a full-sized long speargun. Band stretch=power and range so don't skimp on a short gun "just to see if you like the sport". JBL makes good quality guns for good prices, and they've taken many fish in the gulf.
Here is the manufacturer's website and description. You can also check out dive shops if you want to keep your business local. The prices won't be as good, and the selection is normally very limited, but most will order you something if you know what you want. I would recommend the XHD line as they are a bit beefier than the others.
Here is a distributor that I've found has some of the best prices, and is good for customer service. This gun would be a great choice and not break the bank.
If you want to get serious with guns, I love my Riffe MT4 speargun, but it's about twice the price so I figure ya'll wouldn't be too interested. Check it out though, they are some seriously sweet guns.
-Spare Shaft: A large fish can torque your shaft and bend it, this is more of a concern when hunting under rigs, when a fish can wrap around a piling. You are spending all that money and time to get out there, so carry a spare shaft so you won't be out of comission if that happens.
-Extra tip: If you lose the whole shaft, that extra shaft won't work so well without a speartip. The "slip tips" are the best for big fish, and rig hunting so get one of those, and use the tip that came with the speargun as your spare.
-That about covers you for spearguns. You will want to re-rig the gun when they send it to you. SS cable for hunting around rigs and 400lb mono for hunting open water. You will need crimps too, and a crimper. You can get most of this stuff locally so I won't look for it online. Get with me if/when you get a gun and I can give advice for rigging.
I'll post up on the other accessories you need later on.
Fish not biting? Try spring steel, fast presentation
-Speargun: You want a full-sized long speargun. Band stretch=power and range so don't skimp on a short gun "just to see if you like the sport". JBL makes good quality guns for good prices, and they've taken many fish in the gulf.
Here is the manufacturer's website and description. You can also check out dive shops if you want to keep your business local. The prices won't be as good, and the selection is normally very limited, but most will order you something if you know what you want. I would recommend the XHD line as they are a bit beefier than the others.
Here is a distributor that I've found has some of the best prices, and is good for customer service. This gun would be a great choice and not break the bank.
If you want to get serious with guns, I love my Riffe MT4 speargun, but it's about twice the price so I figure ya'll wouldn't be too interested. Check it out though, they are some seriously sweet guns.
-Spare Shaft: A large fish can torque your shaft and bend it, this is more of a concern when hunting under rigs, when a fish can wrap around a piling. You are spending all that money and time to get out there, so carry a spare shaft so you won't be out of comission if that happens.
-Extra tip: If you lose the whole shaft, that extra shaft won't work so well without a speartip. The "slip tips" are the best for big fish, and rig hunting so get one of those, and use the tip that came with the speargun as your spare.
-That about covers you for spearguns. You will want to re-rig the gun when they send it to you. SS cable for hunting around rigs and 400lb mono for hunting open water. You will need crimps too, and a crimper. You can get most of this stuff locally so I won't look for it online. Get with me if/when you get a gun and I can give advice for rigging.
I'll post up on the other accessories you need later on.
Fish not biting? Try spring steel, fast presentation
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