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03-31-2014, 06:43 PM | #1 |
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Lesson learned
While a 3 prong might penetrate a big fish , doesn't mean it'll hold.... 6 foot jbl polespear turned into a piece of pasta by a massive cubera I tried to stick today swimming off the beach in Hollywood . 15 feet of water.
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03-31-2014, 07:48 PM | #2 |
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Re: Lesson learned
Now I know what'll happen if I shoot a cobia with it
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03-31-2014, 09:34 PM | #3 |
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Re: Lesson learned
The trick to paralyzers is placement and rapid removal/reshooting if the fish doesn't roll.On a polespear I grab the pole immediately to either guide the fish to a stop or pull it out and reshoot.With a speargun,I put another shaft in it.It is tricky and often better to use a break-away if shooting big fish exclusively.It is a cool feeling to shoot a big fish on a polespear
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04-01-2014, 04:37 AM | #4 | |
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Re: Lesson learned
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04-01-2014, 10:57 AM | #5 | |
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Dang...that stinks! I definitely agree that slip tips are the way to go. I've been using a sea stinger tip for quite some time and really enjoy it. Although headhunter has an amazing tip out now as well! |
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04-01-2014, 10:59 AM | #6 |
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Re: Lesson learned
http://spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=164408 here was a cool write up we did a little while ago. Hope this helps.
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