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ltorna1
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 Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 12:30 pm Post subject: speargun advice |
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Well...I officially have the itch. Looking to start a new venture and try my luck at spearfishing. Anybody have any pointers on a good entry level speargun for targetting sheepshead, mangroves and other medium sized fish at the jetties and inshore rigs? Also, any other gear that would be useful. Thanks in advance.
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sotx23
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| Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 12:51 pm Post subject: Speargun |
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I started with the JBL 52" Woody- I think it was a little much for a beginner gun. I would say start with JBL 38 special- Also depends on what you are targeting? Jetty spearfishing will be fine with the 38 special. But big grouper/AJ's, Dolphin, Snapper, etc you might need a bigger gun.
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sotx23
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ltorna1
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| Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 2:11 pm Post subject: |
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DAMN! How could I forget that thread. Absolutely timeless.
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| ltorna1 wrote: | | DAMN! How could I forget that thread. Absolutely timeless. |
Not much more I could add to that sage advice. 
For the nearshore, the JBL Explorer series is more than enough to get you started. The only thing I would add is most of the Dive Shops locally are kinda overpriced for these things, and you can get much better deals online.
They are very helpful and knowledgeable, just $$$. |
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BIG LONG
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I think I have what your lookin for.....PM sent
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| Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 7:30 pm Post subject: |
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I agree JBL 38 special is a good starter. Keep inmind it will NOT take down big fish! I just bought a 54 ab biller teak sea hornet yesterday!!! Here is the pics from today!
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