Need some tips guys please

markcam · April 01, 2009, 12:20:40 CET

If your fishing sicc and small fish and in depths of up to 10 meters I dont think you really need a reel.

Regarding the setup for the gun, go to mister fish and buy the xlief for spear guns and ask him to give you sleeves which are adequate for the line. If you dont want to spend much on the sleeves I recommend you dont buy of effesub because they are expensive.

The buoy is my biggest enemy, as in interfers with the way I fish. But the method which causes less inconvienence is tieing it to a small wieght and inserting it in the weight belt which can easily be removed. When you put the weight on the bottom, then you have to swim back for it. (thats what i dont like) If you swim in pairs, you will avoid this problem as the other guy will be following you.

mellieha · April 01, 2009, 12:55:33 CET

For now I will be fishing for sicc, oct and other fish upto 10meters. When I feel better enough I will add 5 meters gradually. But it will be useless to try over ad above my current limits.

I still have alot to learn

markcam · April 01, 2009, 13:05:20 CET

I never mentioned you should. My advise to everyone I speak to is that first you have to master the shallows before you attempt to go to the deep.

mellieha · April 01, 2009, 13:10:43 CET

I know you never said so Markcam but I wanted to state it since for me its important.

This is because for me a dive before I started apnea was diving at around 40 meters. It makes a large psychological impression being only able to manage 10 meters.

fabrizioviper · April 01, 2009, 19:12:43 CET

sometimes you ll be amazed how much productive the sea can be in the 10 m to 15m range , most big catches i ve done were all done in that range , just as long as you are in the right place. so dont give up.

EmicMalta · April 01, 2009, 19:49:25 CET

Quote from: fabrizioviper on April 01, 2009, 19:12:43 CET
sometimes you ll be amazed how much productive the sea can be in the 10 m to 15m range , most big catches i ve done were all done in that range , just as long as you are in the right place. so dont give up.

i agree

SPNOTTA · April 01, 2009, 20:03:15 CET

0-15m range is great, I second Marckam and Fabrizioviper opinions.

mellieha · April 02, 2009, 14:29:36 CET

I will try the new info out tomorrow or Saturday.

BDw I would like to ask what is the earliest time one can go to spearfish whilst still seeing the fish. e.g. 6 am. Is it to early?

Thanks

Mellieha

Granitu · April 02, 2009, 17:33:18 CET

6 am is perfect in my opinion. the chance of landing something is very occasional. the fish are far less alert.
once i caught a nice octopus with bare hands at 6 am from gnejna. i had just started my dive

SPNOTTA · April 02, 2009, 18:22:59 CET

sunrise and sunset...generally are more fruitful...depends on what you want to land.

May I suggest to forget about depths, put aside your pronged shaft and buy yourself a bullet tip shaft and reel. This was suggested to me when I started spearfishing...I did not take heed at first...after loads of lost opportunities...I eventually came to terms wth the reality of spearfishing.

mellieha · April 03, 2009, 09:24:03 CET

Dear All,

I will buy the bullet tip probably tomorrow.

I do not expect big catches but some catches yes.

To be honest I always considered spearfishing a sport for the cowards. I will tell you why. I mistakenly believed that spearfishing was something easy but its far from that. In my humble opinion, believe me I have tried loads of fishing techniques, this is one that challenges my entire mind and body. One requires technique, physical ability, knowledge of the area, currents etc and loads of practise as well as mass preparation before hand. Surely not as much preparation as longlines in terms of equipment but loads of preparation in terms of physic.

Thanks

Mellieha

SPNOTTA · April 03, 2009, 13:22:39 CET

Quote from: mellieha on April 03, 2009, 09:24:03 CET

To be honest I always considered spearfishing a sport for the cowards. I will tell you why. I mistakenly believed that spearfishing was something easy but its far from that.

me too

...until I tried it...it really kicks in the hunter in oneself and since it is selective...it COULD be one of the greenest means of landing a fish from the sea.

mellieha · April 06, 2009, 12:43:09 CET

Guys,

I went yesterday morning just before the wind.

I made my first catch, a Murlin of around 24cm. Sorry no pic. I found it in 1 meter water.
As what regards other fish it was like a desert. Only saw a small grouper but nothing relevant.

I tried 8 kg of weight but it seemed to much for my tastes especially in the shallow. Then at depth it seemed better. Next time I will try 7kg and will see what happens.

Regarding the spear I will have to buy a reel. It seems evident now. Any recommendations about a reel please?

Adrian

spearerr · April 06, 2009, 12:50:30 CET

hello guys i'm a new member and i've seen that this forum is very handy and helpful.
So can some one tell me why my o.m.e.r excalibur can not resist 2 bands.
when i load it it shoots by itself. i thought that the trigger is sensitive to that kind of load what do you thing?

baghira · April 06, 2009, 15:26:44 CET

Hi spearer and mellieha.
Sorry I did not get this thread earlier for comments.
As regards your comment spearerr, be carefull, if it cannot withstand two rubbers, I would not thrust even one on it. For sure it is damaged or by wear and tear with usage it got damaged, but it sounds strange since excalibur is not such an old model not... You better seek advice from the supplier at Bugibba.
Mellieha I will try to comment on yours later since I need to leave.