Got a hand me down spear gun....

...from my boss.  Anyone familiar with this gun? Pros and cons? It needs new bands but I'm wondering if it's even worth using. appreciate any advise / thanks.

It's a good brand/model and should be able to take down any of the local gamefish.


You need to switch out the bands, change the shooting line, & add a bungee/clip.  Also make sure the shaft is straight and the barb is tuned properly.   

In other words, keep it with you & I'll visit at Aquan and take care of it.   

Sounds like the price is right and it'll add some range to your shots.  When I used to spear fish in SoCal (on scuba) I used a Hawaiian sling for low visibility days and short range shots.  I used the gun when I hid behind rocks/kelp to take longer distance ambush type shots.

Gary

My how quickly we change tune......."I'm just gonna snorkel around till I get comfortable.......I'm just gonna use a pole spear so I don't waste time reloading......Anyone know if this is a good gun?" 


My prediction for future Mooch quotes...."For Sale......Fishing Pole"   

Watch his tune when he crosses over to the dark side of scuba and becomes the ultimate underwater predator.  I have applaud you free divers, you have my utmost respect. 

I once hoped to meet Joel.

Now I am not so sure.

I once hoped to meet Joel.

Now I am not so sure.

Yeah, I met him a couple times, he probably wouldn't remember. Seemed like a nice enough guy, but this talk about putting a spear gun rack on his new ride has me wondering...next it'll be a set of those big plastic balls hanging from the stern carry handle...it just ain't right.

The way you were talking before you got in the water I figured your first piece of equipment would be a good UW camera...went straight for the kill stick and now the gun.  So much for photography.   

The way you were talking before you got in the water I figured your first piece of equipment would be a good UW camera...went straight for the kill stick and now the gun.  So much for photography.   

or if he gets a camera later he'll want it to use it to document his hunting with shots of him swimming up with a shaft going through the ling he just shot: )

The way you were talking before you got in the water I figured your first piece of equipment would be a good UW camera...went straight for the kill stick and now the gun.  So much for photography.   

Hows he supposed to use the camera for protection 


I think we should shut up....if he gets a camera there will be better shots of us.

Just when I thought it was safe to go back into the water.

Hi Joel:

          Nice gun, I shot my first Halibut using a "Healthways" low end
one bander.
                                                                  Ernie

First of all, the gun was given to me - I did not buy it. Second, I still think that the pole spear makes more sense at this point of my free diving "career" And like what I had mentioned before, the simplicity of the pole spear is what draws me to it. I may even decide to upgrade my pole spear to a longer one....but who knows. I've only "hunted" once and I really enjoyed it I'm already looking forward to my next dive/hunt 

So, no need to fear the mooch....I'm still as gentle as a sleeping tiger

So, no need to fear the mooch....I'm still as gentle as a sleeping tiger

Was thinking more along the lines of water buffalo... or maybe a hippo.   

 

and becomes the ultimate underwater predator

Hippos are more dangerous than crocs. 

-Brian G