Some background.
Ive never spearfished before. Ill be diving in the gulf of Mexico from Sarasota county shores, occasionally with a kayak.
I may go from a boat once in a while, but I doubt Ill shoot anything big if I do.
I have a ~30" draw length.
Im thinking 9/32nds(simply because its between 1/4 and 5/16 and I want to be able to take medium-sized fish.) but have no clue if thats a good choice.
I was also thinking of 56"-60" because Ill be diving in shallow water taking shots near the bottom and possibly reefs.
On to the questions...
What diameter would you use and why?
What length would you use and why?
Any brands / diameters / lengths to avoid?
Whatever shaft I get I will attempt to attach a shooting line to. (Somewhere forward of the sling at full draw.)
Thanks much.
P.S. I want to use a Flopper and / or slip-tip.