I have been diving for years and am finally looking at getting into spear fishing a little. I am looking at either JBL or Riffe. I typically hunt at places like Leo Carillo, Malibu Road, etc. I probably would go primarily for Calico/Kelp Bass types of fish - probably in the max 18" range. I am not looking at the Fosters for Guppy type of fish - just a weekend bbq dinner type.
It seems I should be looking at the 42" range but am not sure if I should look at the wood or metal version. I am still very inexperienced in the actual usage of the spear guns but often take photos, and hunt lobsters. I feel very comfortable with my buoyancy. The real key for me is to know what's legal to hunt, when and at what size, in addition to picking the right tool for the right task. I already surfed the fish and game site and have an inkling of what's legal and such, although matching the photo to actual can be a coin toss.
Any recommendations on JBL or Riffe only? Advantages/disadvantages to either brand or types within those brands? I am doing research here, with friends and on other sites, but thought I would actually post a request instead of trawling the shadows.
Thanks!
It seems I should be looking at the 42" range but am not sure if I should look at the wood or metal version. I am still very inexperienced in the actual usage of the spear guns but often take photos, and hunt lobsters. I feel very comfortable with my buoyancy. The real key for me is to know what's legal to hunt, when and at what size, in addition to picking the right tool for the right task. I already surfed the fish and game site and have an inkling of what's legal and such, although matching the photo to actual can be a coin toss.
Any recommendations on JBL or Riffe only? Advantages/disadvantages to either brand or types within those brands? I am doing research here, with friends and on other sites, but thought I would actually post a request instead of trawling the shadows.
Thanks!