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No, but I will check those places out. Good to hear there is a strong spearfishing community around. -
Have you been to Maximum Scuba in Seabrook? They're pretty much a spearo shop with a little bit of dive gear, hosted about 6 or 7 tournaments this past year. HydroSports Scuba in Lake Jackson, the whole Cryer family (the owners) are deadly with the steel, hold numerous state records spearing on scuba, Michelle spears freediving, and they are on a first name basis with the Riffe's. Lots of hidden talent right here local. Keith Love runs trips every weekend for Max Scuba, he won King Spearo at The Helldiver's Rodeo this year and I've personally seen his boat come in with 2 Amberjack in the same trip that were 110+ and bigger than the current state record at the time!Leave a comment:
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Yeah, I would rather support a local dive shop. Problem is all the ones I talked to, most don't even cater to spearfishermen. The one that did, I was trying to buy a knife and he tries to sell me some $200 BS knife with shears attached... Knifes are next to disposable and I ain't taking one worth 2 bills out when some fish is probably going to knock it out of my hand.
There are a lot of good dive shops in areas with more spearos that will ship you things too, and bargain with prices. Shipping, but no tax so it comes out about the same.Leave a comment:
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Many of your local dive shops will match Leisure Pro prices, then you support your local dive shop and have a place that will warranty your gun.
Getting started a JBL Gulf Magnum may be all you ever need, but you will need to Gulf rig it. I rig guns as a hobby and could help out during this off season if interested.Leave a comment:
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Great info, Ebay also has some good deals, not so good ones as well, but worth checking out.Leave a comment:
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Getting started - Spearguns
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
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