MorningFresh 0 Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Hey my mate has just moved down from queensland and is getting me into spear fishing, the only problem is we have no idea where to go or really what kind of fish to go after, any help would greatly appreciated. we are also going to Edithburgh this weekend if any one knows of a good spot for us please share (remembering I'm a noob) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
szkolka 0 Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 i see the same two guys go down to outer harbour regularly when im down there, dont know how well they go though. ive speared there before, theres heaps of little fish. have seen some bigger ones just out of distance though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MorningFresh 0 Posted January 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 hm ill give it a try, little fish not so good lol, even if they are legal size, i use a numatic spear gun so it tends to make em explode if they are to small Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MorningFresh 0 Posted January 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Ye will have to do some trial and error on those locations. Where were you catching thos Blue Devil? Mate shot a whiting unfortunatly he shot it to peices so we are hoping the pranger should help with that. Gropers are protected right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YoBBo 0 Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Gropers are protected right?yes they are in most S.A. waters.I would suggest that you check all the laws and regulations before shooting anything. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jagger 24 Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Howdy all..Do your home work first guys on where you can and can't spear fish.From memory only ( please check for your self ) It's from Outer Harbour to Onk Mouth South you have to be 400mtrs out. Obviously there are some areas which are still a no go like Aldinga reef and horse shoe reef but there is still some great areas.Depending on your lungs, try Rapid bay jetty for one, the bluff, horseshoe bay, Myponga, Cape Jervis... the list goes on. In deep water try a few wrecks and the like for some snapper.Please don't just spear anything for the sake of it though. I have seen it so many times, you just have to remember that size and bag limits still apply. You have to be very sure of what you spear as things really do look a lot bigger under water.Bit of advise also, If you are thinking about taking a few fish you need to think about what you are going to do with them once speared. We used to have 20ft of rope attached to a quick release clip of the weight belt and a float at the other end with a piece of wire hanging from that to feed the fish onto. Mr noah can gladly take that instead of me !!! Once had fish hanging off my weight belt and saw some teeth coming to investigate so never again !!!Good luck though, lots of fun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MorningFresh 0 Posted January 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 mm thanks for that, thort they where. i have seen one but didnt shoot just purly becouse i didnt no, im going out with two old saltys this weekend and they sadi they will help show me the ropes. at the moment im only aiming at what i no (so i may be letting a few goodies go, better be safe than sorry) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brooksey_134 1 Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Hey mate I wanna get into the spear a bit too ;D I know from old Yorke trips that Bluff Beach was great! You could get all sorts of fish big and small. plenty of huge Strongys there! I remember me dad got a king there too! heaps of rays, but I don't reckon they should be speared :thumb: I also shot my first fish there so I remember it well(it was a toady lol). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
szkolka 0 Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Depending on your lungs, try Rapid bay jetty for one,when i was there recently, i found out that it was illegal to spear fish in the rapid bay area becase of the sea horses that are found there. had to settle for just snorkeling around looking at the strongies. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest big lizard Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Instant sharkbait can you wack a hook through ya leg for me??Lol bebareful lots of big sharks down Rapid Head etc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jagger 24 Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Brooksey just curious as to why you think rays should not be speared ?? I know heeaps of people here love to target them on massive game rods and the like with huge hooks and a few are used for shark baits or eating so why does it matter how they are caught ??? As I said mate, just curious... ??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tonyb 1,017 Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Brooksey just curious as to why you think rays should not be speared ??What was that guys name again?, oh yes, STEVE URWIN : :stir: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ddd-domination 1 Posted December 14, 2021 Report Share Posted December 14, 2021 On 24/01/2009 at 9:04 AM, Guest big lizard said: Instant sharkbait can you wack a hook through ya leg for me??Lol bebareful lots of big sharks down Rapid Head etc I've been scuba diving and freediving at rapid Bay for nearly 3 years and have never seen a shark seen lots more at Brighton doobie 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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