Spearfishing West Oz
freedive course
Submitted by leviathan91 on Tue, 2012-10-23 19:41freedive course in karratha 10th and 11th november
advertised else where and filling up fast - $500
with certified ssi instructure
pm me - money needed upfront - dont want to be chasing it up before she gets here
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Looking for new Speargun, Any recommendations??
Submitted by outdoinit on Sun, 2012-10-14 18:00Hi all fairly new to this site.
I am looking at the Omer et rail 130 speargun, has anyone got one and if so is it any good??
Or better still which do you find to be the ducks nuts?? Hoping not to pay much more than say $500
I would prefer a min size of 1400?
Looking fwd to replies.
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having trouble with the flop
Submitted by boogzlen on Sun, 2012-10-07 13:22G'day to everbody
i just got a cressi mohawk.didnt notice yesterday when having a short dive but the flopper only freely opens so that the tip of the flopper is about 15mm off the shaft.after that you have to push it open,then it will stay open.is this normal becasuse a can see a reason for it but not sure if thats how its supposed to bee,its not ben,and i have tried oiling it.
cheers
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speros
Submitted by leviathan91 on Tue, 2012-10-02 07:14Went out again on monday to our new ground we have came across and in karratha and seen well over 20 size trout and a large number of blue bones. After finally picking one that was large enough to satisfy i slammed the spear through the top of its head and after strugling with it for about 20 seconds while it was trying to pull under a ledge and into a narrow cave it ripped the spear. Lucky enough there was a small hole about 25cm in diameter a meter and a half back from the enterance to the cave wich was too narrow to see into. There was blood pouring out od this small hole so after getting my breath back it was time to dive down and shove my hand though and see what i could find - after getting my arm in there and having to fully extend it in there to reach the end i felt the fish with its head rammed that hard into the sand and rocks at the back there was no way of grabbing it by the gills and ripping it out. four dives later i gave up on this method and just grabbed it by the tail which normally there is no way of doing due to how slimy they are but i managed to pull it out tail first and the rest is history.
as you can see in the pics it got a bit of a hammering (72cm trout)
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sea hornet shaft
Submitted by boogzlen on Thu, 2012-09-27 11:20just a quick question.
is the shaft of a sea hornet 8mm?
cheers
any freedivers?
Submitted by Dreamtime on Wed, 2012-09-26 22:06just wondering where everyone gets their freediving supplies. i need a new mask after my mate decided to whack me in the face with his gun. pref NOR. cheers
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Riffe Bluewater gun
Submitted by viking22 on Fri, 2012-09-21 19:17Hey guys i am selling a RIFFE Bluewater gun with front stabaliser www.riffe.com.au/product.php . I have a spare 3/8 shaft with slip tip both never used. It comes with a Riffe Bag, 15 meter Riffe float line and 7 meter Riffe bungee. The gear is in very good condition the gun has a couple of small scuffs on the stock, due to placing on the deck of the boat, This setup was purchased for a Bluewater trip which was 1 week long. I have no need for this anymore. This is a perfect setup for a serious Spearfisherman that want`s to shoot big fish.
I am asking $1600 for the lot. without the spare shaft and sliptip it cost over $2200.
Cheers
Jumped in
Submitted by Tank on Sun, 2012-09-02 21:42Jumped in today for a swim out back of Boat Beach...pretty quiet...a couple of esturay cod spotted left to swim for another day...small blue bone...not bothered...still nice to get the hair wet...
Howd you guys go?
A photo from a boys steep point trip
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Newbie to Spearing
Submitted by damon4949 on Tue, 2012-08-21 20:03Ihave recently bought all the spearfishing gear and have been out a couple of times to no avail. Was wondering if someone wanted to do either a convoy or deckie it up to do a bit of spearing? Would love the experience to go out with someone with a bit of experience under the belt. I launch at woodies point but can travel anywhere.
Cheers
Damon.
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Spearing in the Pilbara
Submitted by jewish on Wed, 2012-08-08 14:37Hey so I moved to karratha late last year and on my days off I try to get into some fish. I mainly target trout and baldys. I have a boat and have slowly exploring the area. Most of the time I go by myself or the missus. which is good but would be better with some diving company.
Is there anyone who is into spearing or fishing who would be keen to come or I could go with?
I am not looking for a free ride or to take your spots. Just want people to go out with. Share the same hobbies with.
Let us know
Matt
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bluebone
Submitted by bloodysmythe on Wed, 2012-07-11 12:40thought id throw these up, couple o blueys i picked up
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Abrolhos Islands Trip
Submitted by ca11um on Tue, 2012-07-10 17:49





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37kg metro macky pictures :)
Submitted by fishing fanatic on Sun, 2012-06-24 17:11Heres the big macky weighing in at 37.02kg shot out of metro on sunday, in the one picute it is along side a 10kg and 12kg macks. same spot as where there are still metros wahoo lurking around, cant wait for a bit of good weather and try my luck once more at this spot X.
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37kg metro macky
Submitted by fishing fanatic on Sun, 2012-06-24 01:29same spot as the wahoo i posted about 2 weeks ago, mates of mine got three mackies today, 10, 12 and 37!!! kg. ill post a picture tomorrow :) and people say theres no mackies in perth anymore :P
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Abrolhos Trip on the Island Leader II 6-8th July
Submitted by till on Tue, 2012-06-12 07:34http://www.waundersea.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1468
Details on the site there. Enough room for one more boat and a few more people ;)
Mares Cyrano 970 Speargun for sale
Submitted by Tracta on Thu, 2012-06-07 19:05hi,
i have an mares cyrano 970 for sale $250 delivered, i have had it in the water once, and just dont use it needs to go.
Comes with 2 brand new never seen water Stainless steel spears one valued at $90 and the other at $50
come swith shaft loader and a few shaft spares
i have detailed pictures but dont no how to post them up here properly.
if interested PM me
New to this spearo stuff
Submitted by psion on Tue, 2012-06-05 07:30Hi Guys based in Kingsley and new to this.
Its amazing what u'll try when you get old. My son has taken up spearfishing and my daughter scuba-diving, so I have to follow suit.
Being 50 i think i may be biting off more than I can chew.
Anyway figure I'll buy a reasonablly good gun so that I won't have to upgrade and it should be easier to move if I need to sell it. I can get hold of 2 brand new Rob allen Tuna (110 or 120) guns for about AUD 330-00 each (my mate is coming down for a holiday and will be bringing them with him).
So couple of questions:
Is this a good all round gun? I know it is probably not ideal but I was aiming for something that will be good for Reefs as well as a "open water" gun for later use? if I ever progress that far. The 2nd one would be a backup gun.
Is it worth while getting a carbon rail or will this Aluminun one do.
Are there any problems with it?
Are there any advantages to a wooden gun, they sell some in Indo, a Ulusub ??!!!
Any comments/ suggestions would be great
Thanx
Anyway back home in a month (FIFO) and I am going to start collecting the gear.
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stealth v mowhahk
Submitted by boogzlen on Sun, 2012-06-03 07:00G'day
have decided on either a rabitech stealth pro (aluminium) or a cressi mowhawk (aluminium) both in the 110.
i can get both for the same price.the cressi has a more comfortable handle but i have been told that rabitechs are one hell of an accurate gun.
does anybody have either of these guns?
if so what do and dont you like?
cheers
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sparid loading ?
Submitted by boogzlen on Sat, 2012-05-19 19:38g'day
just wondering how you fellas load the rob allen guns? they look like bastard to load without the butt. i was looking at the sparid for a secondary gun and also just non serious trips away.
so do you load the on the tigh/groin area or is it a chest load gun?
cheers
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Spearfishing Shark Bay
Submitted by seakidd on Fri, 2012-05-18 18:50Gday Lads/Ladies, This leave ive decided im going to pack up the cruiser and head to Sharkbay, First stop is the dive shop for a a speargun, float etc. My question is whereabouts would be a good shot for some n/w snapper in fairly shallow water (3-5m) Im only a newbie to this style of fishing so any help would be greatly appreciated.
Shaun
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How spearos do it
Submitted by fishing fanatic on Wed, 2012-05-09 11:45saw this photo of Barry, hows this for a kingy and amberjack! in WA.
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Couple of Trout
Submitted by nathan.hughes79 on Thu, 2012-04-26 06:48Went out for a fish around Dampier without to much success, as the wind blew up the esky was still looking pretty dissapointing, so decided to head back in and stop at a pretty reliable bombie. within half an hour had bagged my 2 trout and all was good with the world again. Needless to say a good feed was had by all.
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Saturday spearfishing comp
Submitted by fishing fanatic on Wed, 2012-04-11 20:39Anyone entering the glynn dromeny pairs spearfishing comp on saturday? open to all. rules are no berely allowed to be bought, have to use fish shot on the day, must be pairs, one must have a float and float line.
sign up at 6am at lancelin more info on www.waundersea.com :)
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Which spear gun??
Submitted by CCC on Sun, 2012-04-08 19:26Hi guys
I 'm going to have a crack at spearing but have no idea what is a good gun. Looking for a good quality one. Will be used in the Pilbara with a plan to get up to speed for my monties trip in October
Cheers CCC
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South West Report
Submitted by Yarzi on Mon, 2012-03-26 13:07Hi all, went for dive down south on Saturday with a couple mates. Conditions were quite good 10-12m vis . Great dive with lots of sea life. Saw a nice wobby, port jackson,fox fish ,harlequin, stingrays, sambo's and loads of bait fish. My mates also saw a 6ft bronzy but I was not so lucky.
Had to work quite hard but ended the day with 1 x Blue grouper 1 x sambo, 1 x cuttlefish ( snared ) 2 x crays ( 1 jumbo ) and 8 green and 2 brown lip abs between the 3 of us.
Cooked up right there on the rock a sample of all the spices listed and watched the sun setting before the 3 hour drive home. 17 hours from start to finish. Was it worth it? You bet!
Ps sorry no pick of the sambo it was filleted and gone by the time I came back in. It was estimated at 20 kgs.
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Metro macks on the straight hook *photos added*
Submitted by fishing fanatic on Mon, 2012-03-26 10:58hey everyone, notcied how good the weather was going to be on sunday so me and the boys stated planning where to go, orignally it was going to be our secret mack and baldy spot south of jurien but then with reports of terrible vis on saturday we gave that spot a miss. then it was decided for west end. sunday morning at 5:45 i am at joe's houe and he says we are taking out his bigger boat and hitting a differnt spot more towards garden island. target being only macks. so of we go to start our 100km round trip
We get to the spot only to see 16 lino boats out there so we found a nice little secluded lump and jumped in. vis was good 25m+ and we were in about 24m water. me and nick set of both with brand new fins (him with dive-R mediums, and me with pentetrator mediums) and start looking for berely. we dive down and find a nice school of buffies in about 18m and peg one each. onto the berely line they go and we begin berelying. the other 4 divers are hanging of the mermaid line waiting for the berely to hit them. after about 3 mintues of berelying we head down the line. wouldnt u know it, joe has a 12kg mack on his spear and with out noticing, adam had a 23.5kg mack on the boat already! so we start diving. and hard. but to no avail didnt see a single other mack. joe saw some small dhuies in the 27m mark and i saw some little yellow tail kings and and normal reef fish. so after a few hours we change spots. this time to a very deep water pinnicle
38m on the sides 24m on top so for 4/6 of us not much we could do without being on the pinnicle. joe some how still manages to find a shelf but with nothing but small dhuies on it. so we change again. this time we anchor in about 26m of water. we set the mermaid line out and i start berelying. one of the guys calls out they saw a tuna so we head towards them. i notice joe at the end of the mermaid line so i swim to him. wouldnt u know it theres a 18kg mack hanging of his gun again!. so we start diving hard again and berelying lots with two new buff bream joe had shot on the pinnicle.
After about an hour and ill I had seen was a 7-8 bronzie, a 3-4 bronzie, a wobby on the bottom in 30 and then some little baldys and buff bream etc i head back to the boat to meet up with adam and steve who had also given up already. we look out for joe and hes of to the side. and then nick and michael come back onto the boat aswell. joe finnaly decided to joing us, with another 10kg mack! so end result was 4 macks, a queenie, a big skippy, and 8 crays. great day toped of with the big bronzie that was very tame and always fun to see when they are that calm.
back to the ramp by 3 just before the wind picked up and home by 6 with some spanish mack in the oven :D
Pictures of adams 24kg mack ill put up soon once i get it. :)
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Shallow Water Surprises
Submitted by ca11um on Sat, 2012-03-17 00:22



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