decent to good beginners speargun/reel set up

any leads on a good to decent speargun for my first year/years...shorter I would think and sturdy...any help would be great...do they come with a line reel or is that something I have to figure out,,,should I get a pole spear for my first tries? do some inshore perch and such

what else would I need to get started for the gun?

a colored float line for when I drop it?
I'm being serious
thanks for any leads...links

Search function

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=52480.0

i did try searching on here and did not see what I was looking for,but thanks for the link
Craig..

I'm looking at this as a first gun...but really know nothing..

http://www.sturgillspearfishing.com/collections/custom-spearguns/products/bleutec-simple-gfm

reading that thread now thanks..I was in that one too and that is the one I searched for THANKS

alright so what about a  mako predator 2nd generation railgun
with these options (they ask me to select )

60 cm
single 20mm band
mini shark fin shaft
blue butt pad

http://www.makospearguns.com/Predator-Pro-2nd-Generation-Railgun-p/mpp2gr.htm

alright so what about a  mako predator 2nd generation railgun
with these options (they ask me to select )

60 cm
single 20mm band
mini shark fin shaft
blue butt pad

http://www.makospearguns.com/Predator-Pro-2nd-Generation-Railgun-p/mpp2gr.htm

That is a great gun.
I would go with a 70 or 80cm but a 60 will work fine.

Also, get a float line. 35 or 50 foot is a good starting length.

A real is a little more advanced...with a float line it's really hard to lose your gun and you can mark holes.

ok thanks SO MUCH I just want to have some gear to get in the water and start learning...i know i will buy stuff wrong..cant be helped,but a bit of tips helps so much... I think Im getting the reel with line added and a swivel..whatever,if i'm wrong i'll learn quick...and float line kit

i will check back on this thread in a few work calls...thanks so much...

I have a gun & float line I'd sell.  The gun is over at BigJim's right now.  It's a bit of a NCKA "slug" gun since I think I am now the 4th or 5th owner.  Rumor has it the all mighty Fuzz owned it.  I bought it from EWB I believe about a year or so ago.  I haven;t had it in the water.  Needs new rubbers is all.

I want to build one from bare stock instead.

Drop me a PM if interested.

This should a link to the ad when I bought the gun, float line, weight belt & flashlight.

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=44963.0

thanks i think I'm gonna buy a new one and set it up as  I go...for one reason...i just am buying less and less used stuff lately...from finding little stuff wrong here and there on stuff I bought..go pro...fishing reels...kayak...all had stuff that i missed or did not know to look for and later was a drag...not saying your used gun is that...I just am buying less used stuff now...thanks though

I am going to have a few more questions before i pull the trigger later today on one...so to speak...work stuff for a bit more...

Too Slow .... gun, floatline, light & weight belt are <reserved>

    No, it's not to Sonny

thanks i think I'm gonna buy a new one and set it up as  I go...for one reason...i just am buying less and less used stuff lately...from finding little stuff wrong here and there on stuff I bought..go pro...fishing reels...kayak...all had stuff that i missed or did not know to look for and later was a drag...not saying your used gun is that...I just am buying less used stuff now...thanks though

I am going to have a few more questions before i pull the trigger later today on one...so to speak...work stuff for a bit more...

That is generally what happens when you buy USED   Otherwise it is NEW

Sounds like you have a game plan!  Stick with it.

I now have the urge to make one from wood.  Hadn't even planned on selling it till I saw this post.

it probably is a killer gun and I would not know yet anyway -good from bad...so thank you..

All good questions.  I wouldn't know where to begin either. I bought the package of stuff knowing I wanted a gun & gear but nothing beyond that 

Bill

alright so what about a  mako predator 2nd generation railgun
with these options (they ask me to select )

60 cm
single 20mm band
mini shark fin shaft
blue butt pad

If you're going to buy a new gun, go for a Rob Allen 70cm.
IMHO, it's the speargun most suited to norcal diving.
Accurate, durable, and a local company.
Plus they support DOTY. 


As norcalslayer mentioned, use a floatline (vs a reel) to start.  It makes a lot more sense.

thanks Fuzz I'm looking at it now....and as far as open or closed muzzle...a newb ?