If I would have had Double Trouble I might have got 2 fish.
Oh man..... Now I get the title "Bummer"
Congrats on that Tuna!!!
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Well done! Go fire it!
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Agreed, awesome slow mo shot! Thanks for posting
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Rather well done. You are gonna mis it way to much to part ways.
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It may just be personal preference, but if you are trying to get a big bull to come a little closer... wouldn't you want a wetsuit pattern like this?
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More summer fun.
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Is that a darker wood species on the rear sides? Looks well shaped with lots of skilled labor. Nice work!
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my hero! Dammmmmmmm I need a boat
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In 1979 I lived at Victoria Beach, a hippie named Richard always had a few of the local cuties gather when he came out of the surf with a nice fish.
The other big chick magnet was a dog named Bear,a huge red husky we had trained to pee on tourist's beach towels. I decided getting a dog was out of the question and set out building a pole spear out of some left over carbon fiber rod I had in my garage. I borrowed the green trident head from my childhood flounder sticker and I was ready to go.
The next day I walked down the long stairs past Ozzie Nelson's house armed
with my frog fins, mask, and new pole spear. At the base of the stairs I was refreshed by the spray of a large shore-brake as it curled down the sand.
On the beach, my friends were playing volleyball as I waited for a lull in the set and hustled through the white water.
Once outside the breakers I pulled my mask up from around my neck, sealed it and dropped into the crisp clear November water.Now the lack of wet suit, big surf and a long pointy thing got me thinking a dog may be not such a bad thing after all. Just then a small corbina finned into view, I dropped down and
saw the dark shape of a large uncovered halibut. In one motion I dove to
the bottom thrusting the frog gig hard into his head. Great billows of sand erupted as I pined his head and finally was able to get a death grip within the gills.Now the fish was convulsing bait fish as a started for shore.
As I looked at my friends on the beach I could see them standing up and pointing at me. Finally a little attention for the non-surfing Yankee Boy.
Wow.... where did all that water go...what is that loud hissing sound ?
As I glanced over my shoulder a sick feeling came to the pit of my stomach,
like when you run out in front of a car and say ...Oh Shite!
The huge wave sucked me in and over the curl, I didn't know where my mask
and polespear were but me and my flatty were heading for shore.
I also don't remember body slamming that tourist with the black knee socks and sandals, lying on that new $20.00 beach chair.
Then the great wave receded with it's bounty of coolers,boggie boards and tanned bodies.
Bear was licking my face when I opened my eyes, blood was dripping off my trashed hand and a 25# Halibut was in my lap.''That was Far Fuc-kin Out'' how long you been surfin flatties? asked a sleek blond bartender I knew from the White House Pub.
It was right then I knew California was my new home.
Beach's, barbecues, and blonds with a dog named Bear.Cheers Don Paul
Don, I remember you telling this story live at the legends event in San Diego. Which was so much fun to be at. The fact that you walked in the ocean and got a 25# halibut on you first try is testament to your abilities. I think you included some more colorful details here. Especially the dog, that's really funny stuff. I cannot imagine how much fun you must have had living down there. Thanks for sharing.
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I got an e-mail report this weekend.... the kid got a fish! So excited it all worked out. His coach was thrilled with the speargun, and the adults used it a bunch and had a blast.
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Good looking gun!
Why are the wishbones so long?You know, the photo does indicate wishbones a tiny bit long. I thought we had them at 3 1/2"... perhaps they are a bit longer. For ref, the gun is 2" wide.
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There were already a few in process photos of this gun a few months ago.... Me and Pugz finally got it done and shipped to Key West.
55" long 3 lam teak. 2"x2" at butt.
Open Track
Shoots a 5/16" shaft with 14" over hang.
Neptonics Reef Mech
Sturgill Handle frame fitted with AR-15 Hogue Grip
Mid-handle, with trigger at about 16" from butt
Oil finish
2+1 muzzle shape with 3 5/8" bandsTwo wraps of line total 23', rigged it breakaway, test shots were pulling float line.
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Welcome Alison, you have found a bunch of nice folks willing to share knowledge and experience without the BS of some other forums. Enjoy.
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I suppose it is not possible to eliminate the screws and use another way to sandwich your laminate?
Wax should do the trick. I use wax paper to keep west system from bonding to my clamps and tables. I use Vaseline to keep polyester resin from sticking to stuff. Maybe even wrap the screws in plumbers tape.....I am just guessing......
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Looks awesome. Why two wraps with 1/2״ bands? Seems like a lot of mono for a little kid. But then again, I don't like a lot of line
We have 4 shark fins with the mono hole in the front sharkfin. That and the short gun length made it neccessary. The 1/2" bands packed more power then I expected.
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Against everyones sound advise......here is what we came up with...... BTW, the kid is nearly 8, and will be with a professional coach, he is expected to grow into this gun after proper training.
With only 12 days to conceive and build and test, it was a rush to say the least. It took all 4 in our group to get it done.Stock is 32" long x 1 7/8" wide, 1 1/2" tall. Slimmer at nose.
2 x 1/2" dia power bands.Custom Vector Marine 1/4" dia shafts, with Euro Notch, and 4 euro shark fins spaced at 2". The extra shark fins are for "low power" or loading tabs as needed. We built one threaded, for a small trident. and 2 others with floppers at 41" and 38" long.
Neptonics euro mech,
Neptonics Line anchorCustom 1 off handle. Designed in SOLIDWORKS on a sunday. Made to insure grip/control, trigger reach, and an extra wide trigger guard. Made from laser cut 1/8" SS, welded together, then fitted with Jatoba side stocks and walnut dowels, all hand shaped to fit a small hand.
Rigged with 2 wraps of 300lb mono, and fitted with a muzzle bungie.
It did not require any ballast, and a test showed we could only at 2 ounces max.It was tested Sunday and shipped Monday.
I have to say, it was extremely fun to navigate the tight reef and kelp with, swims and swings around with ease. The small dia shaft brings near zero recoil. I didn't kill any fish with it, but after several test fires on kelp blades it looked dead accurate, and I would suspect the effective kill range on small fish like perch and bass to be 6' or better.
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I'll be trying Mahogany once I run out of teak. I have seen some very old guns of Mahogany with a clear coat that held up very well. Mahogany is often misidentified. Mahogany - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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How far offshore do you plan to run Thumper?
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My son had a Riffe custom made by Jay and Julie as a Christening gift when he was born. The point is sharp as hell, so I kept it locked up in my knife case till he was 5. He is yet to get a Calico with it because he is limited to pole spear only till he turns 13 in a few weeks.
Cheers, Don
Don, that is so neat. Don't let him get it wet, keep that treasure in the case.
My Grandfather gave me a black and decker drill when i was 3, he had to promise my mom I would not get hurt. I used to sit in the garage with him and drill holes in scrap wood for hours.
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I think we are all in agreement that it is an accident waiting to happen. 10 would be better IMHO. Regardless of how me or others feel about it...... the kid is gonna get a gun...... so I want to help. I have to imagine that this child is not gonna be turned loose with a speargun and dropped off with his buddies at the beach all day. The idea is to get him appropriate equipment, and proper supervision/instruction. Then have a learning experience on the water. All the "what if's" paint a horrible picture........ But I just don't see it that way. I see it as a good teaching opportunity. They need to create a fairly controlled environment, with only "dad" in water to mange the risk. Baby steps for sure.
