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05-07-2014, 08:46 AM | #1 |
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How much float line do I need
New to spearfishing and was wondering how much float line will I need
I only do shore dives so nothing to deep Also what thickness should the line be Thanks everyone |
05-07-2014, 09:18 AM | #2 |
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Re: How much float line do I need
I use about 60 feet of 5/16 vinyl tubing with a 300 pound mono core. You can buy the tubing at the hardware store by the foot, and the mono you get any fishing tackle store. If you need more detailed instructions on how to assemble PM me. I dive mainly from my kayak in 40 feet or less
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05-07-2014, 12:24 PM | #3 |
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Re: How much float line do I need
Where are you located?
What did/are you doing about the connection to the speargun? |
05-07-2014, 03:41 PM | #4 | |
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Re: How much float line do I need
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Comes with a nice splicing needle, line always floats. Easy to rig to snap on/off to gun/float in a second http://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-...4079/202079595
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05-07-2014, 05:55 PM | #5 |
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05-07-2014, 06:34 PM | #6 |
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Re: How much float line do I need
What are the depths that you hunt in, shore dives could mean shallow or deep. Where are you located?
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05-07-2014, 07:23 PM | #7 |
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Re: How much float line do I need
Giving a location will help posters give you better advice, as diving varies from East to West coast, and then North to South along each coast.
BTW, not that this matters, Whitney, but are you a gal spearo? Just curious. |
05-07-2014, 08:33 PM | #8 |
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Re: How much float line do I need
I'm located in Australia NSW and no I'm a guy haha
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05-08-2014, 02:27 AM | #9 |
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Re: How much float line do I need
Not sure what the diving conditions are like in those parts.
Suggestion: Call Neptonics Australia and get a recommendation. Likely, one of their 75 foot bungee floatlines would be ideal. Good luck, DUDE! |
05-08-2014, 06:30 AM | #10 |
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Re: How much float line do I need
hit up g man on the board, i think he's from newcastle, but is often on the mid-atlantic section of the board
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05-08-2014, 06:41 AM | #11 |
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Re: How much float line do I need
Since you still havnt told us the depths you work in, here is some general information. I was told by a wise man once(sir casanova), that you should use double of the depth you are working in. So 50 feet youd want 70-100, 30ft 60-75, 20ft 40-50. This rule has held true over the years.
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