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10-21-2015, 09:30 AM | #31 | |
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Re: can't seem to hit a fish! accuracy and aiming tips??
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A way to do it that's harder to screw up is this: https://www.reddit.com/comments/uk6z..._dominant_eye/ This way, your hand helps to unconsciously suggest to your brain which "hole image" you're supposed to be looking through. Don't think about it, just do it. However, eye dominance shouldn't matter for spearfishing, because you shouldn't be aiming just ONE of the spear images at the fish. You should be aiming *between* both spear tip images that you see, and you should see two images because you have *both* eyes open. Just my opinions, though. |
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10-22-2015, 06:51 PM | #32 |
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Re: can't seem to hit a fish! accuracy and aiming tips??
One of the more traditional ways to aim a spear gun is to look at the tip of the spear, put this on the spot you want to aim at and then lift the handle up. As the tip disappears from sight, pull the trigger.. it takes a little longer than intuitive shooting, and this method is just a general way of shooting a spear gun. your results may vary. Like others have said, practice on a target. I use a plastic bag as it is neutral in the water and flows and moves randomly. Also make sure you take the bag with you and dont litter.
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10-22-2015, 10:22 PM | #33 | |
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I've been looking at this technique..Gonna try all the techniques this Saturday see which one works.wish me luck! |
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10-22-2015, 10:26 PM | #34 |
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Re: can't seem to hit a fish! accuracy and aiming tips??
I know mine shoots a little high so I actually aim a bit below the fish to hit center mass. Again it comes down to the characteristics of your gun and your natural point of aim.
I'm going out tomorrow around mission mid day if you want to come with me. PM me
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10-22-2015, 10:44 PM | #35 |
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Just pm you!
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10-23-2015, 01:31 AM | #36 |
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Re: can't seem to hit a fish! accuracy and aiming tips??
I had the same problem for a while too. I was seeing all the fish and I was good enough to get within range of some decent calico 5lb+. I would miss so often that I wouldn't even try to shoot anymore. Then magically everything was going right for me. The first fish I got was a Yellowtail, then a 9lb calico. I'm not sure what I'm doing right now or what I have changed since but once I finally got that first fish I have gotten almost every fish that I have shot at. The only time I didn't get a fish was when I:
1. EXTREMELY HELPFULL Didn't fully extend my arm (I even miss fish at point blank if I don't extend my arm) 2. I didn't fully lower the angle of my gun from the handle (I would shoot high) 3. Didn't fully lock lock out my elbow to minimize recoil (I find this really easy because I can hyper-extend it so it can only bend backwards to a certain point) This is only what works for me. For all I know you could be having totally different issues with aiming. Good luck! |
10-23-2015, 12:45 PM | #37 | |
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10-23-2015, 03:24 PM | #38 | |
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10-26-2015, 03:25 PM | #39 |
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Re: can't seem to hit a fish! accuracy and aiming tips??
Went out with destiny and tested out his gun last weekend. There were a couple of things that resulted in missed fish.
Having a rounded dull tip made it extremely difficult to shoot through the flesh of any fish even if we did have the luck of hitting it. Also...the gun has 3 14mm bands that are showing extreme signs of aging (not enough power to propel the 8mm shaft) and tearing/dry rot. It's kinda like the issue I had with my polespear when I first made it. Majority of the power I was losing because of not enough power to propel the spear/shaft with good 'punch'. That being said @destiny if it were me I'd either 1. sell the gun and pick up another (not jbl) or 2. replace shaft with a single flopper and get a new band setup (J&J) and you should be golden. Depending on which is cheaper that's what I'd do. Can't wait to get some bigger fish. |
10-27-2015, 06:01 PM | #40 | |
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10-27-2015, 08:44 PM | #41 | |
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Also, try to shoot scaly fish from slightly behind. The spear will pierce their scale armor better. Works good for cats, too. |
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