Posted by bartman on 7/13/2015, 8:49 pm Moonsnail Master
Becoming an expert at underwater hunting takes years of experience, to be relaxed on the bottom, and the ability to think like a fish. No truer words have ever been spoken and no truer statement could be made about this near perfect weekend we just had.
I was invited to enjoy the day out with several friends in search of some doormat Fluke. Having not seen many this year, I was game but not overly excited about looking for a needle in a haystack but I figured could look for lobsters and artifacts and just enjoy the day. As I look around at several divers spearguns, I realized that most of them cost more than the first car I bought. In fact my lonely 5 foot pole spear, model B (b for bent, good for shooting around corners) was looking mighty weak. I was not even a bit concerned…lol
We headed south and after a short stop to look for something not there, we went to one of my favorite fluke spots. Let’s just say its shallow, sand bottom, and big so everyone can spread out. I don’t want anyone messing with my mojo, and cramping my style - The first two guys jumped in to a good 15 foot of vis, and flat seas. After we tied in and I got the green light I suited up and armed with my jbl pole of hurt, I dropped in to bright easy to see conditions. No need to put a mark on my spear at 18 inches, I know I only shoot 21 inch fish and over. The bottom was clear and not too cold and there were lots of seabass around – What is the limit right now on these fish? = some are saying 2 and others have a document that says 15 – I still don’t know – anyway as I looked around I realized that the fish were in tight and going out to the sand may not work – I soon saw a very large head in the sand staring at me – Now being an expert It is easy for me to determine that the distance between this fishes two eyes meant it was over 28 inches in length, not everyone has this ability to tell this, certainly none of the jokers I was with that day, but maybe with a few more years they would get better. And as a few diver know, I always go for head shots to save the fillet from any traumatic damage – soon that fish was in the bag and then another and another and by the time I finished I had my limit of 22 in fish and larger…
As I returned to the boat, the three of them had a total of two fish between them, many sad faces, I was not surprised. Not being one to gloat, I explained to the newbies where to look and what to look for – not to look for the entire fish but just part of them, to become the fish they were after. True Experts are not afraid to share the knowledge...
After much teasing they were determined to do better, I was not too concerned, because as we all know, spearing fluke is easier said than done. As soon as I hit the water and got to the bottom I realized that these guys were following me and cramping my style, that was fine as I had my limit. I even went so far as to point out a large hidden fish that the one guy didn’t see, so he got at least one. Sad some guys need that much help…lol, but not everyone is a true expect.
In the end, it was great day and I shared my fluke with everyone, even if they went home with tales of how they speared the big one. At the suggestion of several divers, I will be releasing my video on how to properly shoot Fluke, how to spot them and where to look. I am sure it will be a great asset to some less experienced divers.
that is all I remain the bartman - mosb
Re: Big Fluke and how to spear them. The Legend grows
I'm just in charge of getting us on the wreck, being runner up on the killing fields is just a bonus.. 3rd and 4th place should rethink their stratagies or maybe just give it up.. I will keep the legend on the fish so everybody can hear the humble stories of the greatest diver to ever break the inlet...
Well, We all cant be Champions, Bonger (name changed to protect the innocent) may have had a good last year, but as i stated before, some guys just lose their edge... I think the numbers stand for themselves - THATS RIGHT - PAY ME
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh i am laughing like a mentally ill patient
THAT IS ALL i remain the bartman - mosb as a quick note - my 5 foot pole spear got a new bend in it on sunday - it is even more deadly now lolololol
The elusive art of speafishing still haunts me.. Though I have been instructed by many good speafisherman, its still a mystery to me..(no had eye coordination maybe) However, I have not been taught my a master like yourself...
I remain a humble mussel and lobster girl...To think blackfish season opens on my birthday. Maybe an omen of good things to come!!
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