Posts by LunkerBuster

  • RA camera mount

    thought I would add this to the appropriate thread...I always feel bad resurrecting a thread because I fear that someone who is new the forum will read until we digress and then give up and miss potentially great updates further down the thread...well fuck those jerks I guess, dont wanna read the whole thread? we dont need ya!!:angry4:


    I had to make the mount ready for a gopro mount cos I chose that as my inferior image capturing device and the screw that Jeff made is too long for the shallow GoPro tripod mount receiver. I was going to put it inside of the existing mount, but realized that his would have no negative effect on the other side..I also like that the camera s mounted higher relative to the gun, more ocean and less barrel in the image:thumbup:

  • Flashers

    Made some flashers recently, here are a few.


    there is the spoon, pretty classic, but bent in such a way that it spins as it spirals lazily down..looks like an injured fish, i added a snap swivel and 50ft of 100lb test spectra braid to a comb handle that I modified to accept the line. I also added a bit of holo lure tape to the end for color


    it is a nice little rig and I would give it a 5 for ease of making and ease of use with the line..it with make th emid size snapper and grunts come to look and some grouper seemed to follow...we'll see what happens when the season is open:confused2:



    next is the real winner. this is a stainless steel spatula blade that I cut up about 3 inches and bent at opposing angles....this thing rules. I added a bit og the tape to one of the blades as well.


    this thing spins and throws off a TON of light..I throw it from the yak four or five times in a general direction and a big cuda appeared to follow..next spot it drew in a mack...with a lot of line or placed on an anchor line this is a great flasher design made for next to nothing..the spatula was from a dollar store and I used the handle to make an Iki spike..so two dive toys for a buck:thumbup:


    the spatula blade is also meant to go on the snap swivel to have a line and be operated or hung from a float with a small loop knot in the line.



    then there is the "disco ball" i thought this might just throw off enough light when attached to an anchor line, it is a nice spinner, but I think the design might have overstepped it's practical applications.

  • Hey Lunkerbuster !!!

    Aaron- in general, you should be fine...a few things to consider...i dont know what capacity you are involved with this GAL, but they really carry weight in regards to the minor child that they are "guarding" I would just remind you that, if the minor child is in any way connected to you, you don't want this person as an enemy, so govern yourself accordingly.
    Additionally, remember that most GAL's are great people who do something very difficult and are trying to ultimately keep the "best interests of the child" at heart, they usually deal with some of the scummiest people on the planet, I know you to be a man of honor and integrity, they may not. While this is no excuse for them to have been in any way rude to you, keep in mind what they "should" want and who they are normally working with. That perspective may help you avoid any issues and get a resolution everyone likes.


    Also, I cannot cuss people out as an atty, all that this has done is make me a LOT better at slamming people without cursing...Seriously, it is a great exercise in self control and can help in many areas of life.


    Larry I wish I was still in school, I am already in the horrible real world of law and lawyers.
    I really don't know anything more than a basic law school level about any trusts. I would recommend that you call legal aid in your county and ask them if there is a local legal helpline, they can usually get you in touch with a lawyer in the area you need who will at least talk to you for free and hel point you in the right direction.


    if you want to, PM me with a little about the nature of your question and i'll ask around at my office to see if anyone knows anything.

  • Pursuit band tying twine

    I got to see this stuff on Sunday at Dan's house, and while I am going to finish off the kevlar tar cord i have, I will replace it with this stuff next time, this has the plus of sliding easily at fisrt and then setting very secure


    ...very good find Dan, thanks

  • Stringing fish on the float line

    i agree that this device is limited in its use, but it is not completely useless.


    As Larry mentioned, some diving application suit the idea of quick stringing, but for me, this is never good in our southflorida waters..too many sharks.


    I first saw the "speed needle" on a pelaj floatline and I got one. i never liked the idea of fish on the linein the water so I never used it for that, instead I made a really nice stringer out of a tuna clip, some coated SS cable and the speed needle, I can string the fish quickly if i need to have them strung while I am carrying gear or to clean the bucket or cooler...hardly an essential piece of anything, but it can be used..I'll get a picture of my stringer up this afternnon

  • Hey Lunkerbuster !!!

    probably not, but...a couple follow up questions.


    1) we are talking about a Guardian Ad Lietum when you say GAL or something else?
    2) were you in court when you said it?
    3) are you under any order to stay away from this person or not communicate with them?


    You are usually safe unless you say something to the judge..lawyers can be sanctioned and have BAR complaints filed against them, but that doesn't apply to non-lawyers. Unless you were in open court, and even then it would have to be pretty odd situation, like you were out of your mind with rage and they were just minding their own business.


    Feel free to PM if you dont want to share any answers w the whole family


    freedom of speech is still pretty much protected...pretty much

  • Dangerous gear - speargun wrist strap

    yeah, I have to agree that this is a death trap waiting to happen:@


    the only thing that I like about this is the idea that you can have the strap on your arm and hunt while the gun is disengaged, then after shooting(breakaway rig) or perhaps while pursuing a lobster, you can clip it to your person without having to hold it in your hand...for any purpose while hunting it is really very dangerous.

  • Looking for some Euro Gun advice

    Don, that picture annoys me because your camo on the gun is too good and it makes hard to see, especially exacly what is happening in the handle/reel assembly <img src= " height="23" srcset="https://spearfishing.world/forum/images/smilies/emojione/1f606@2x.png 2x">

  • Pros and cons of a kayak as a spearfishing platform

    that is the beauty of flats fishing..you are stalking the whole time....it is like diving a lot...stealth is paramount. you move slowly and deliberately, observing small ripple in the water, areas where birds or bait are dancing and you position yourself to watch the spots for signs of the predators....then you use your weapon to engage them and retrieve them....only I let them go :)


    bonefish are horrible bastards, but reds and snook (and the real easy cudas and mangos) are fun to spot and chase and catch

  • Pros and cons of a kayak as a spearfishing platform

    excellent. glad you are pleased with the craft.



    what about solo?


    ...you seemed to focus on the companions and the shared costs can/would you go solo...would it still be cheap? safe?


    also, what is her draft? could a trolling motor be used to access smaller mangrove channels and flats?
    I don't know how, maybe on the stern?

  • Pros and cons of a kayak as a spearfishing platform

    Dan, now that you have a few RIB dives under your belt, I wanted to resurrect this thread. i have always thought of a RIB as a boat that has a lot of hybrid qualities since it is so much smaller and easier to deal with.


    any thoughts about the RIb make it a more ideal platform than a traditional boat, how bout a yak?