Need speargun recommendation
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UCFDiver131
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AB Biller 48" mahogany, probably one of the best guns you can get for under $200 (dive shops sell them for $250-$270, but leisure pro has them for $190). That gun will give you the range/power you need to shoot just about anything a beginner is looking to take in that area (i wouldnt use it for blue marlin offshore...)
rqscott,
Many factors should be considered when looking at a gun choice.
Some are: Scuba or freediving, size and strength of the diver, prey choices, most common hunting location & visibility, site type: wrecks, reefs, rigs, walls.
I'd be using my 55" freeshaft gun on that trip, but I don't know enough about you to make a recommendation.
Chad
Many factors should be considered when looking at a gun choice.
Some are: Scuba or freediving, size and strength of the diver, prey choices, most common hunting location & visibility, site type: wrecks, reefs, rigs, walls.
I'd be using my 55" freeshaft gun on that trip, but I don't know enough about you to make a recommendation.
Chad
You'll shoot you're eye out, kid.
Loneranger
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Assuming you will be hunting on scuba, a 48'' gun is a great all around gun for a beginner in Florida waters. I will not comment further since I am not sure what you are looking to spend.
Richesb
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Beginner at what? Diving or spearfishing? If you are a beginner diver don't spearfish. If you are a beginner spearfisher a 48" Biller is a good choice. If you have the money I would reccomend a longer gun since it will stay with you longer and you can later freeshaft with.
I live in the Keys. Use a 48" Mid Riffe with 57" shafts - freeshafting. No problem with anything i've encountered. Plenty of power (3 bands), extremely accurate. Pricey.
I live in the Keys. Use a 48" Mid Riffe with 57" shafts - freeshafting. No problem with anything i've encountered. Plenty of power (3 bands), extremely accurate. Pricey.
It's hard to go wrong with a standard #2 Riffe, but I have been doing some research on Darryl Wong's guns. I actually got to use one of his hybrids, about the same size of the standard #2, and it to is an excellent gun, accurate and quiet.
I use these guns on wrecks both on scuba and freediving. I also use them with coated stainless steel cable, and sometimes in blue water with a float line and torpedo float.
Good luck on your search, and good hunting.
I use these guns on wrecks both on scuba and freediving. I also use them with coated stainless steel cable, and sometimes in blue water with a float line and torpedo float.
Good luck on your search, and good hunting.
UCFDiver131
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i dont know that one can consider a Riffe or a Wong a "beginner" gun. ya you can buy a great gun and keep it for years, but those guns cost alot of money and i personally dont think they are reasonable recommendations to someone who wants to "try spearfishing" on a vacation.
The post originator hasn't been back, so there's not much point in speculating about him or her.
Just for general information:
Wong/Aimrite rail guns, in all sizes, can be as low as $279 to $299.
Riffes begin around the middle $300s.
Both brands can go up around $1000 or more for top models.
Biller makes fine guns too, and they also range up to around $500.
All too often novices buy a junky powerless gun and don't have a positive experience their first time.
Many beginning spearfishers are not looking for economy guns. I've met many who want to buy the best gun that suits them.
Chad
Just for general information:
Wong/Aimrite rail guns, in all sizes, can be as low as $279 to $299.
Riffes begin around the middle $300s.
Both brands can go up around $1000 or more for top models.
Biller makes fine guns too, and they also range up to around $500.
All too often novices buy a junky powerless gun and don't have a positive experience their first time.
Many beginning spearfishers are not looking for economy guns. I've met many who want to buy the best gun that suits them.
Chad
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