How Long Should my Pole Spear be?

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V. G. McGillicuddy

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I am contemplating buying a polespear for use in the local Wisconsin lakes, but I don't know much about them. What would be a good length?

Thanks,
McGill
 
The longer the polespear the greater the range of targets you will be able to hit. How close can you get to your target? A six foot length is average.
 
What's the vis like in the area you'll be hunting? What sized fish are you looking for?
 
Many come in 3 piece construction, which allows the full 6 to almost 7 foot length with the choie of adapter and head.

And with the middle removed, it's more suited for dirtier water.

See Ray Odor's at www.spearfishing.cc

Chad
 
Vis will probably average in the 10-15' range. I am hoping to bag fish as large as 20", but most will probably be closer to 8 or 10 inches.

Will I be able to get something decent for under $30?

Sorry it took me so long to get back.

McGill
 
I got a very sturdy fiberglass 6 1/2 footer for about 20 bucks, had it for about a year and a half and it has never let me down.
 
Once again proving size counts.
 
Hey Rich, is your avatar from the movie, "Red Dawn?"

-McGill
 
https://www.shearwater.com/products/swift/

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