New to Spearguns, PLEASE HELP!

[flyboy107@gmail.com]

hey everyone, i recently decided i wanted to start spearfishing on vacation, and i guess you cant rent spearguns (dont blame em) i was wondering what i need and what speargun type, brand, etc. is best

Thanks

[MuddyRubberDuck]

There are many different kinds of spearguns for different uses and they all have different pricetags. I would say where and what are you planning to shoot? More info will help us tell you what might be best. Also, I'm assuming you are spearing on scuba.

[DennisS]

There are some good books and DVDs out there that will teach you how to hunt safely. You don't want to watch that new speargun go over the side when you hand it up loaded. Checkout spearboard for lots of good info. The gun depends on what you are shooting, visibility, bottom fishing, blue water etc.

[flyboy107@gmail.com]

i probably would be using it when im in florida, id pretty much be shooting whatever, reef hunting, tuna, mahi mahi, all that good stuff

[flyboy107@gmail.com]

does anyone just make like a package with a gun and everything you need? also, how do you travel with a speargun? i usually ship my gear in a scubapro porter bag to florida and still have leftover room, could i put the speargun in a bag with the tips to protect my other gear, and just set it on top of my other gear?

[cloudswinger]

Make sure you get a fishing license and know what fish are allowed to be taken, when and where. And I'm pretty sure you won't be getting Tuna or Mahi off a reef in FL since they're more blue water fish. Shoot the lion fish. They're all over.