Posts by Don Paul

  • Wahoo speared in Intracoastal Palm Beach County

    Holly shite that is cool. Crazy how a shot low in the body cavity can really zap a fish sometimes. Some major organ or blood was lost. I still can't get over how he just drags it by the flopper back to the boat. Was that free shaft?
    Thanks for the great post mate.:thumbup:


    Cheers, Don

  • Mid handle trigger released issue.

    I do not have any first knowledge of that mech, but it seems to have a wee bit of clearance when you engage the shaft. I would back way off on any preload and see if that helps, then dial some back in if needed.


    Make sure the tip of the gun does not point skyward in the pool when testing....They go a long way out of water.;)


    Cheers, Don

  • Letting go of a speargun

    Quote from ladvr

    Also "letting go" also applies to the weight belt. I make mine from recycled fish weights so they have no value. I might keep a beater knife on it but nothing that would make me think twice about ditching it.


    A very sharp beater knife I hope^^. I have ditched my belt twice and never thought twice what was on it or if I'd ever get it back. If I even think things are going down hill I always unlatch so it will slip off.


    Cheers, Don

  • 15 year old lost to SWB

    I am freediver and a spearfisherman, as sometimes I go without the gun,or train in the pool. I am also not a role model as I dive alone most of the times. Even with guys on my boat we head in different directions. My personal view is the more users in a very dangerous sport the more lives we will lose regardless of the training. I would guess swimming pools kill many more then our sport. Before the internet, I never would have known a young soul was lost 3k miles away, now we are all connected and I grieve for the family.


    Don

  • Letting go of a speargun

    To me, going into deep deep blue water where the fast big fish live with out my bungi float rig, would like going out on a date with Jennifer Lawrence and not bringing a rubber.^^


    Cheers. Don

  • Letting go of a speargun

    Quote from ladvr

    Might be the only scenario where Mako out performs its competitors.


    <img src= " class="smiley" srcset="https://spearfishing.world/forum/images/smilies/emojione/1f606@2x.png 2x" height="23" width="23" loading="eager" data-tooltip="biggrin" aria-label="biggrin"> <img src= " class="smiley" srcset="https://spearfishing.world/forum/images/smilies/emojione/1f606@2x.png 2x" height="23" width="23" loading="eager" data-tooltip="biggrin" aria-label="biggrin">^^

  • Letting go of a speargun

    Quote from Diving gecko

    Wow, sobering read indeed.
    Doesn't harm either that it was well written and so is your response, Don


    For a guy like me, who is still just slowly venturing out into bluer waters, I can honestly say that I learn a lot from reading accounts like these. I play the scenario in my head, like it was me in the water, and I try to hardcode the chain of events and the necessary and right steps into my memory.
    I think that's why I appreciate a good read as it makes this process easier and more vivid.


    Thanks for posting, Dan. I have zero interest in ever signing up over there, so it's highly appreciated that you and others share the nuggets.


    Yes, I agree about sharing the good , bad and ugly if it can help another diver. I was aware of this story from Jon last week and wanted to ask him if I could post it here to help other divers and old salts like me. In order for our back up plans to work we need to practice them. Not just the physical opps llke the sharpness of the knife, or the act of unbuckling of the belt, I'm talking about mentally meditating the act of when to take action before your over the edge of no return.... The deep cold place where the white crabs will convert our flesh to craw to another thermo vent and the doors of hell. ....hell for our wives and kids... hell for our girls and friends.


    Don

  • Letting go of a speargun

    I agree Dan, I'll post here what I said to him on Chris's place. ( I don't go to that other forum)


    ''Thank you so much for this Jon. I'm really happy your still with us buddy. I know sometimes cutting line or cable is a lot harder under stress than when we just practice it on dry land. Sharks need to eat too, I'm not sorry about your gun as much as happy with your decision to let her go. God Bless''.


    Cheers, Don Paul