Posts by Stick em

  • Beer, Gas, and Power Tools

    Well, it's time for the old girl to get a new fuel tank.I started to see some fuel in my bilge last spring and opened up the hatch and could smell gas. I put this off half of the season last year because frankly it took a little while (for my balls to drop) before I was ready to cut the deck out of my boat. THANK GOD (or who ever else you like) that I did. The amount of gas trapped in the foam throughout the hull was flat scary. I honestly can't believe this thing never caught fire-and now I know where all that gas was going (a few times I thought I got siphoned). I finally got around to roping my brother ( a 100 ton captain in AK) into getting things started for me. This is all second nature to him, but brand new to me-so his input is priceless here. He goes back to work in a week and we have to at least get a start on this before he leaves- so tune in for a "quickie" gas tank swap. Feel free to offer pointers, but be gentle-it's my first time:laughing:

  • Speardiver Zodiac inflatable spearfishing float

    Creases can develop in PVC/fabric causing weak spots after long periods of sitting folded-especially if in cold temperatures. We use many whitewater rafts in my profession that are of the same construction. The best way to store this float for long periods is flat, or partially inflated. Like Dan said, if handled properly there is no reason you should develop a hole in it. There is also a UV inhibitor spray/cleaner which will increase the longevity of your float, we use it regularly on our rafts. I have used the Aimrite version as my go to float for years with no issues whatsoever. I need inflatable floats because most of my spearing is done while traveling, and the weight and space taken up by a hard float is unacceptable. When I do replace the Aimrite I will be getting one of these from Dan.


    Here's the spray we use:


  • South Florida Bluewater Build.

    Quote from Reefchief

    Measured about 90 times and got everything perfect. The first cuts on my new router table were absolutely amazing. So much control and confidence in my cutting. .


    Love this quote.
    My first one , I still own -and it's far from perfect. Measure 50 times....drink a beer to think about it.....forget what I was doing and remeasure. Drink another beer trying to figure out what I was originally thinking.
    If those f-up's where not there they wouldn't be my first gun. My guns are now built much finer, but I Love the the ugly O.G.'s like no other. :thumbsup2:
    In fact, my tuna gun has an old line release in the wrong side-because I got too excited (or drunk) building it. Epoxy and wood filled it in ...story is it will always be special to me-will throw up pic after I go back to the office to show you just what I'm talking about. Couldn't sell that one if I wanted too, but I love it.
    Bottom line:
    You've built a great gun, shoot fish with it and enjoy it. There are few more precious accomplishments IMHO.

  • New from Montana

    Welcome aboard Joe. Nice to have another MT guy on the board. Once the ice comes off maybe we can find a few fish to shoot together.
    Here is a Pic from this weekend for Don...

  • Ancient spearfishing

    Quote from Dan

    It's because your hand and spear generate a pressure wave that the fish can sense, never mind that this way the spear moves very slowly. When the thrust is from above the water it's a different story. I think all ancient spearfishing was done from above the water surface. I would love to see a very old example of underwater spearfishing, but I don't think it exists. This is why the Spanish term "pesca submarina" is more appropriate than spearfishing. Being under the water makes all the difference. And yes without vulcanization our modern spearfishing would not be possible. Sometimes that weighs on me :)


    Dan these spears are often very heavy, (20# or so) and the weight of the spear alone is enough to drive through the fish. Think drop, not stab.

  • Ancient spearfishing

    This style (through the ice) spearing is still quite popular here-in fact there are many more guys spearing through the ice in winter than are diving in summer. AKA- "Norwegian T.V."