JPENDERGRAST
Contributor
I'm looking for input from anyone and everyone who's been spearfishing a while.
I have a JBL 48" Woody Magnum. I've developed good aim, but I'm still having trouble getting close to the fish (since I don't have much distance with my shots). I know there are classes I can take to learn how to chase the fish without scaring them, but there are very few where I live, and they are too expensive for me to justify paying for right now. I may take one when my wife and I go back to Hawaii in December, but in the mean time can anyone give me some pointers on how to angle, or chase the fish without spooking them?
My other question, is there any way to get more range out of my shots?
I already ordered a longer shockline since my spear-shaft always pulls the line to the limit when I shoot, which tells me it could go further.
I know several people would respond with "learn to free-shaft" which is on my list, but I feel that a little more experience is needed before I take that step.
My muzzle has space for a third band (which would mean I would have to buy a three notched shaft), but I've also heard switching from 5/8" bands to 1/2" bands will increase the velocity as well. I don't understand how though since it seems the 5/8" bands would produce more power since they are thicker... Am I wrong?
Any other pointers or hints I'm missing would be appreciated as well.
Thanks as always!
I have a JBL 48" Woody Magnum. I've developed good aim, but I'm still having trouble getting close to the fish (since I don't have much distance with my shots). I know there are classes I can take to learn how to chase the fish without scaring them, but there are very few where I live, and they are too expensive for me to justify paying for right now. I may take one when my wife and I go back to Hawaii in December, but in the mean time can anyone give me some pointers on how to angle, or chase the fish without spooking them?
My other question, is there any way to get more range out of my shots?
I already ordered a longer shockline since my spear-shaft always pulls the line to the limit when I shoot, which tells me it could go further.
I know several people would respond with "learn to free-shaft" which is on my list, but I feel that a little more experience is needed before I take that step.
My muzzle has space for a third band (which would mean I would have to buy a three notched shaft), but I've also heard switching from 5/8" bands to 1/2" bands will increase the velocity as well. I don't understand how though since it seems the 5/8" bands would produce more power since they are thicker... Am I wrong?
Any other pointers or hints I'm missing would be appreciated as well.
Thanks as always!