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05-25-2017, 09:19 AM | #1 |
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Polespear Recommendation???
I normally shoot a gun, but I'm going to the Abacos this summer with some friends and I want the right gear. I'm horrible with a pole spear (only used them like once or twice) and they were the cheap ones ($35) that you would buy in a wal-mart or divers direct. I'm a mediocre freediver at this point (I mostly scuba), so my range is probably 40' deep or so.
That being said, does anyone have an recommendations for a good pole spear to match my skillset? I will be flying commercially so probably need something that I can take apart. I do have a sport tube, so I could get pole lengths upwards of 6 feet or so. Anyone have an suggestions? PS: Yes, I did use the search feature, but a lot of the posts are several years old so looking for the most current information. Last edited by skinneej; 05-25-2017 at 09:36 AM. |
05-25-2017, 09:54 AM | #2 |
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Re: Polespear Recommendation???
I'm like you and doing the same thing. Bought a Mako travel polespear that comes apart and goes into a tube. I'm sure there are countless better ones out there but it seems solidly constructed. I've taken it instead of my gun scuba diving and killed fish. I would recommend getting a slip tip to go with it. Makes a huge difference.
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05-25-2017, 10:54 AM | #3 |
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Re: Polespear Recommendation???
I am not familiar with your area but in general: Get a Crist and it will outlive you, heavy hitter not so fast indestructible. Get a Riffe and its fas and light but fragile. maybe get two just in case something happens to a section with a fish trying to get into a cave. get a gate and find the best balance between the previous two. get Two makos for the price of any other one and get your money back on fish any time with a good polestar. Those are the ones i have had. Now i would love to get my hands on a headhunter or a billfish republic polestars but i would say that mostly is about the indian not the arrow.
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05-25-2017, 12:08 PM | #4 |
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Re: Polespear Recommendation???
The most versatile spears for bahamas seem to be the headhunter or gatku, for a heavier hitting spear the bermudian and the neritics do great.
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05-25-2017, 12:48 PM | #5 |
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Re: Polespear Recommendation???
The headhunter is very fast and accurate, gat-ku with the HH tip is a solid setup. The neritic is good if you want to break it down into smaller pieces or shoot big fish in holes.
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05-25-2017, 03:22 PM | #6 |
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Re: Polespear Recommendation???
Thanks for the recommendations! I ended up going with a couple of the Gatkus and a Mako, and just picked up a couple different tip options for each.
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08-09-2017, 05:44 AM | #7 |
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Re: Polespear Recommendation???
Im also looking for a polespear....In my case just want to buy one ...a good allrounder that I can pack in a suitcase and take traveling. Different tip option are important.
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08-09-2017, 06:56 AM | #8 | |
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Re: Polespear Recommendation???
Quote:
http://spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=194321
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08-09-2017, 04:37 PM | #9 | |
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Re: Polespear Recommendation???
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I've had a moded jbl travel polespear for a couple of years but I wanted to find out if there is something better in the marked to replace it. Sent from my SM-G920I using Tapatalk |
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08-09-2017, 07:13 PM | #10 |
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Re: Polespear Recommendation???
The 10 Foot (4 in 1) MAKO Carbon Elite Traveler Pole Spear includes the following:
Front section: 42 inches 2nd Section: 42.5 inches 3rd Section: 25 inches
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08-09-2017, 09:43 PM | #11 |
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Re: Polespear Recommendation???
Headhunter, Nertic, or bill fish republic
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08-10-2017, 05:08 PM | #12 |
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09-03-2017, 06:52 PM | #13 |
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Re: Polespear Recommendation???
I have one of the yellow poles but after searching some of the ones mentioned here I may be getting a new one soon
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10-11-2017, 09:27 AM | #14 |
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Re: Polespear Recommendation???
We have several options for pole spears. We now own and operate Seastinger so we have an entire line of spears from 81" 2 piece spears all the way down to a 3 piece travel spear.
Headhunter has also released the NOMAD which is a 3 piece breakdown spear its either 8 foot or 9 foot. We crossed the PILEDRIVER pole spear and the PREDATOR pole spear to make a spear that is not only fast but hits really hard and is very very strong. check it out at www.headhunterspearfishing.com or just clink the link below https://www.headhunterspearfishing.c...products/nomad
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10-11-2017, 12:27 PM | #15 |
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Re: Polespear Recommendation???
+1 on the Neritic pole spear. We've had excellent feedback from customers; Its versatility and strength being major selling features.
Every part and piece of the Polespear is completely interchangeable. This allows our standard package to be assembled as a 4-foot, 5-foot, 7-foot, 8-foot, or 10-foot pole spear.
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