New dive junkie member

Hi, I'm new here and here's some stats. Im from Hawaii, been diving for about 20yrs. started out pole spearing and graduated to shooting guns. I currently shoot Aimrite guns in a 110cm Super Venom and a 150cm King. I a conservative diver as far as fish go. I hunt specific species only. Octopus, Wahoo, Emperor, goatfish, jobbies, and once in a while a Jack if he's big enough. I'm here to earn new things as well as contribute with whatever I can. Thanks guys.

Quote from John Hanson

Welcome!

What can you tell about the King Venom 150? I am thinking about getting one. How is yours rigged? If I do get one, I would like to get the 5/16 shaft. I was curious as to whether or not the gun can really handle the recoil from 3 bands. I have my doubts based on the declared weight of the gun.

Thanks for all the warm welcomes...My King Venom is honestly the best blue water gun I've ever shot hands down. I've shot Riffe, Rob Allens, omer, and the King is well...the KING of um all. I primarily hunt Wahoo, Tuna and Dorado with it here in Hawaii. As for your concern with the recoil, theres very minimal "muzzle jump" as a lot of the weight according to Rick, is in the muzzle to control that. The gun is heavy at 150cm. Its definitely a mans gun...I used to shoot a 150cm Rob Allen and that gun now feels like a toy in my hands. It tracks well, easy to aim, and handle. I have my gun setup with a 9/32 dbl flopper shaft w/ (3) 5/8 black bands (34, 32, 30). I like 9/32 shafts for the speed. I prefer speed over power as most of my shots are on Wahoo & Dorado. Hope that helps you decide.