A lion fish spear

[Cave Diver]

I missed on a bigger one and got him just behind the head, so I had to let him go. He was putting up a big fight, and with my single tipped, and very short Lion Tamer, he was sliding up the shaft towards my hand.

If the tip unscrews, could you unscrew it and put a large fender washer between the tip and the shaft, keeping the LF from being able to slide up the spear?

 

[gypsyjim]

If the tip unscrews, could you unscrew it and put a large fender washer between the tip and the shaft, keeping the LF from being able to slide up the spear?

Interesting thought. It would also prevent the over penetration of the single point, and deliver a serious, shocking "blow" at the same time. Sort of like the 'judo' spiked collars one puts behind sharp archery target points, to hunt small game, where shock has more value than over penetration.

 

[stcroix]

I agree with the others: BARBS are a must.
I've had LF pull themselves right off even a barbed trident tip.
Some are docile, some are fighters, and you never know which is which.

The local LF response groups on STT, STX and STJ have had a 6 point barbed trident tip manufactured for them by TRIDENT, and they say it works really well.

As for getting them off your spear... use your dive knife. You need to cut their spine and puncture their swimming bladder while they are on your stick anyway. Wow that sounds gruesome in print!

 

[Pelagicsal]

might you share a pic of that special-made trident tip?

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I agree with the others: BARBS are a must.
I've had LF pull themselves right off even a barbed trident tip.
Some are docile, some are fighters, and you never know which is which.

The local LF response groups on STT, STX and STJ have had a 6 point barbed trident tip manufactured for them by TRIDENT, and they say it works really well.

As for getting them off your spear... use your dive knife. You need to cut their spine and puncture their swimming bladder while they are on your stick anyway. Wow that sounds gruesome in print!

 

[1erCRU]

might you share a pic of that special-made trident tip?

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Sallye, check out the tip:

For the whole story on this check out: http://nolionfish.com/2011/05/custom-6-pointed-trident-tip/

 

[Pelagicsal]

Now that's one nasty looking weapon! Thanks, Lanny. Too bad I just bought a few regular barbed tridents...

No, on second thought, I like that I can use o-rings to narrow the spread of the tips for those little guys!
Only 4 weeks until I go take some more of the little devils off CZM reefs.

 

[1erCRU]

Not only does it look 1-shot deadly, but would also TENDERIZE any tough ones! But seriously I'm curious how much quality meat would be left after being ripped off all those barbs, assuming a diver wanted to eat his kill.

 

[Pelagicsal]

Not exactly a story about spears, but Bermuda is actively fighting their lionfish invasion. Interesting article... 'Lionfish a bigger threat than the fish pots' - Bermuda Sun... Beyond the Headlines - Hamilton, Bermuda

Would be great for their lionfish trap idea to become reality!