Posts by Dan

  • Buying a reel

    Reminds me of something that happened to me with one of my first cars. One day I was doing some brake work and it occurred to me that the studs for the wheel lug nuts were rather rusty and the lug nuts went on with difficulty. So before putting the wheel back on I greased up the studs nicely. The lug nuts sure went on smoothly. Some time later on a long drive I heard rattling from the wheels. Took a look and they were loose, all the lug nuts backed off on their own :dumb:

  • Lucky or Good? 19DEC Dania

    Cool! I forgot about that pic. You know Jim you make all your fish look small, that was a hefty YJ. That inexperienced young FWC officer mistook it for a legal sized AJ. Yeah sheer luck with the YJ especially considering the conditions. But If I could find a fish that took my shaft the next morning then anything's possible. I thought the depth finder marked 75ft at the wreck. Maybe the top was in 65. Can't wait to get in shape again and do some of those deeper spots.

  • Bad shot placement

    :agree1:


    Although I don't like target practice. I feel pretty good about my shots lately and don't want to do anything to fuck it up. It's different when you're shooting at fish. I find that with target practice I focus too long on each shot and lose the fluidity of the shot. I think target practice is good to see if your gun shoots straight a few times if you have doubts about the gun. But not for continuous practice. I did on one occasion a set of shots using sea fans. I did aim at different parts of the sea fan. Once I saw the gun shoots good I never practice again. I think this works for the kind of fishing we do here. Maybe bluewater hunting requires target practice.


    I think a lot of shots get missed because of the ability of the fish to dodge the shot. I missed three times on some skittish goat fish on Friday in relatively close range. But it didn't frustrate me as far as my accuracy because I could see them move away at the last instant. To hit them I'd have to go to a lighter gun with a faster lighter shaft. There's been times before when I used to keep my spear sharper that I'd end up with one scale stuck on a spear after a "missed" shot. I think learning to position yourself and timing your shot is just as if not more important than accuracy.


    It's funny when we talk about all this, someone who doesn't know may think we're talking about such long range. I imagine how much more challenging all this must be hunting with a bow and arrow. So we have to hold our breath.. :rolleyes:  <img src= " height="23" srcset="https://spearfishing.world/forum/images/smilies/emojione/1f606@2x.png 2x"> That's why going deep is so rewarding :thumbup:

  • Interesting and funny stuff

    That thread was made for that clip! But you won't get a chuckle from them California guys. I read the Narnia books when I was a kid and loved em, but the movie I didn't like. I just didn't know what was the funny point of the clip.


    This oldie is pretty funny. Red haired monkey


    I watched that Riskay video again, it's actually pretty good. Reminds me of my younger days. I wish those girls good luck and that they smell just the amount of dicks they really want :)

  • Buying a reel

    I like the tip about the oil or water on the screw. If the head breaks off you are pretty much screwed <img src= " height="23" srcset="https://spearfishing.world/forum/images/smilies/emojione/1f606@2x.png 2x"> To know which size drill bit to use I first select the screw then superimpose the bit over the screw. I want to see just the tips of the screw ridges on either side of the bit.

  • Buying a reel

    You'll need a piece of wood, plastic or aluminum that looks something like this.





    Where the flat part is the same size as the bracket on the reel and the concave part fits the profile of the bottom of the Riffe gun. Simply drill into the stock and use stainless steel screws to fasten. Make sure you don't drill through the track on the top.

  • Buying a reel

    Which is the cheap Riffe/Mares reel and which is the more expensive better Riffe reel? Both reels below are available at scubas world, $127 and $140.








    Like I said I don't know much about reels but the design of the 1st Riffe reel to me seems more robust than the Rob Allen plastic reel for example. I know of the RA reel breaking at the point where the post joins the mounting bracket. The reason being that there's not much meat there to hold it. Possibly this design flaw is common to all lighter horizontally mounted reels.


  • Buying a reel

    LOL what makes you think I was talking about you? I don't even remember that time. Trust me there were many other times and the truth is I don't remember one name of all the guys that did it. Knowing you you're joking anyways <img src= " height="23" srcset="https://spearfishing.world/forum/images/smilies/emojione/1f606@2x.png 2x"> Today it doesn't bother me so much because of the rule I go by. If I see fish on my stringer that I didn't shoot and I didn't have an agreement with another diver that one float will carry all the fish then those fish are mine. Diver A diver B sort of thing ;) I would be more easy going about it but these float line vs reel discussions took their toll.

  • Buying a reel

    Yeah you're right. The stringer makes a difference too and also how you string the fish. Streamlining your rig not only eliminates tangles with other divers but also reduces drag.


    It's strange how whenever I dive with someone who doesn't have a float fish magically swim themselves onto my stringer. Those funny fish must think it's OK because I like the extra exercise I get from the added drag :manup:

  • Buying a reel

    That happens when you're not using proper gear. Like float lines that are too thick to spool, badly designed spools, and floats that are not streamlined.

  • Buying a reel

    I guess someone will now <img src= " height="23" srcset="https://spearfishing.world/forum/images/smilies/emojione/1f606@2x.png 2x">


    I believe the bottom is a 1/2" roundover. Let me know if you want me to check for sure.

  • Buying a reel

    Congrats on the new gun. You got a fine gun at a very good price. Even better with a custom handle <img src= " height="23" srcset="https://spearfishing.world/forum/images/smilies/emojione/1f606@2x.png 2x">


    How did you get the discount?


  • How not to shoot a Rob Allen

    Holy shit! :0 I was cringing the whole time expecting something to happen. When he started to sight down the gun I knew it was going to be good! Does anyone else feel no sympathy for this guy? Hopefully it didn't take out his eye.