Maximum size fish to spear without a reel

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Any specific reason for wanting "bigger" fish? Why not let the big ones continue to reproduce and go after the smaller and often more tasty ones. I have nothing against spearfishing (in fact, I think it is a lot better than rod-and-reel since a spearfisher can target the specific species and size they want), I just think it best to leave the big ones out there to reproduce.



Less mercury in the little guys as well.
 
Bottom fish 100 pounds,maybe bigger all freeshafting unless in a sink or bluehole.
Pelagics and midwater fish I use a single 300# wrap,no size limit so far.

Don't like killing stuff and not getting it to the boat so I use a line on anything that can get away.Reels are idiotic for scuba but very helpful freediving.The shorter your line the easier to prevent wrapping yourself up.
 

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