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All About Pole Spears & Slings What is it about that traditional method of the early hunter/gatherers under the water? These devices are indeed interesting and effective. |
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03-17-2008, 01:40 AM | #16 | |
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Re: Big Fish Pole Spear- Henley or Manny Puig?
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It also comes in handy when Im peering into cracks and caves looking for fish hiding in the back.
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03-17-2008, 07:08 AM | #17 | |
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03-20-2008, 09:04 PM | #18 |
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Re: Big Fish Pole Spear- Henley or Manny Puig?
I bought the Manny Puig spear and immediately returned it when it arrived in the mail. I liked the idea behind his spear but at the time it was not what I want for around the jetties in NJ. I liked the way he tied his band though, but it was too thick, and a bitch to pull back. I want to try to make my own pole spear in the near future (i.e. when money is a little less tight), and I can find someone local (NJ or S. FL) that can machine some parts.
The Oceans In Action II video has a segment in Bermuda and the Bahamas and I saw a few guys using slip tips on their pole spears, and they seemed to work pretty well. Why the advice to not use one?
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03-21-2008, 01:10 PM | #19 | |
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If you're going to be shooting fish that are not relating to the structure or do not have the tendency to rock up then I'd say a slip-tip is fine. If you're going to be shooting fish that like to rock up like grouper, why would you make it harder to retrieve the fish in the eventual case that it does rock up? That, at least, is my rationale as to why I use a fixed tip for that bottom reef fish oriented polespearing.
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03-21-2008, 02:27 PM | #20 |
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Re: Big Fish Pole Spear- Henley or Manny Puig?
I am just going from what I saw. The only pole spears I have used have been a 4' 3point gig type spear, and 5.5' 5 prong trident for togs and triggers in NJ when I started.
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03-22-2008, 01:28 AM | #21 |
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Re: Big Fish Pole Spear- Henley or Manny Puig?
I know, I was just answering your question about the the advice to not use a slip-tip.
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05-16-2008, 02:29 PM | #22 | |
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05-17-2008, 09:34 PM | #23 |
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Re: Big Fish Pole Spear- Henley or Manny Puig?
i use the sea stinger pole spear with the slip tip and i have yet to actually have a tautog use it.. either i stone them or they are on the actually pole that thing has quite a bit of power behind it with a custom band.... when the bass come in
then ill let you know... i have got some with a 3 prong before... cant wait to see how it holds up |
08-14-2008, 01:39 PM | #24 |
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Re: Big Fish Pole Spear- Henley or Manny Puig?
I like the cheap fiberglass polespears (they work good). But my favorite is my 1 piece jbl (if you get a jbl get an extra band and double band it) I like the jbl because its easy to hold,cheap,lite, and deadly. just get a 1 piece jbl!! If I was to get a more expensive one I would get a Ray Odor 1 piece. they are only like $40 for a 6 footer.
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08-14-2008, 02:00 PM | #25 |
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Ed and Aaron,
I apologize for not thanking you earlier: I missed your replies 4 months ago. Thanks! |
09-11-2014, 04:12 PM | #26 |
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Re: Big Fish Pole Spear- Henley or Manny Puig?
Any one know where to get a Henley pole spear slip tip I want a couple extras just incase
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09-11-2014, 05:44 PM | #27 |
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Re: Big Fish Pole Spear- Henley or Manny Puig?
Shafts will get destroyed before tips. Depending on stay and size of fish and how you are at playing the fish once speared will determine what extras you should bring. For most week long Bahama trips, I would advise an extra shaft, slip-tip, cable, and band.
I know Florida Freedivers used to and may still carry Henley spears.
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09-11-2014, 06:57 PM | #28 |
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Crist are the most durable out there but pricey.
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09-13-2014, 04:00 PM | #29 |
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Re: Big Fish Pole Spear- Henley or Manny Puig?
Anyone know if the jbl slip tip fits on the Henley pole spear I can't find anyone that sells the Henley slip tip anywhere I'd love a couple extra just incase for those just incases and flfreedivers don't as far as I can see on there site thanks brent please let me know thanks for all the help I always get some
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09-13-2014, 07:27 PM | #30 |
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Re: Big Fish Pole Spear- Henley or Manny Puig?
JBL won't fit without a custom adapter and is far too lightweight. Call them don't wait for e-mail response or trust websites. Call ffl freedivers, Austin's or here http://www.yachtdiver.com/mobi/ they sale on ebay or here http://www.marineproducts.net/produc...le-Spears.html the company that makes them.
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