Lets talk pole spears...

[spynet000]

I prefer polespear over gun and hunt up & down the coast w/ viz ranging 1'-20'+ and I've used quite the variety of spears in the process.
Gat-ku-good/fast spear, but the carbon fiber/hybrid thing is just not me, seems too whippy. Plus, after shooting a rather large species of freshwater fish, the female end of where the travel spear comes together bent out. It still works & I love the grip on it, but it lacks the takedown power I prefer. I think I might put this one on the market if I can find that paralyzer tip.

JBL-I just don't like it at all, just my opinion. Not knocking it down, but it doesn't work for me. I recommend modifying the band (the 5/16th band is just plain wimpy) and adding your own grip using speaker wire and hockey tape (I do this w/ all polespears). Its polished lightweight aluminum that is fairly slippery when wet. I've killed fish w/ it, but don't recommend anything over 10-15#.

Ray Odor-Awesome spear. Heavyweight aluminum that breaks down in 3 sections for a low price. Good size band, plus the extender just pokes right through fishies. Hell, I 'accidently' left this underwater in my dive spot, found it about 2-3 months later, removed some of the growth and then killed fish with it. The flopper retainer rusted off and the black coloring turned a bluish aluminum color. Great spear-def. recommend to have in your arsenal.

Han'apa travel spear-Crap spear good for inshore small species and back up spear when travelling.

Trident f/g polespear-My go to spear, until my I lost it this year landing boat over head in some chest hi beach break. Can't beat it for the value. Of course it gets modded right away w/ upgraded bands, grip, maybe some epoxy around the cap. I've taken stripers to 25# w/this baby & filled coolers numerous times.

For tips, I like paralyzers when targeting trigs & for everything else I prefer the JBL p/s slip tip. Just don't forget your teflon tape.

Do you have a pole length preference for Maryland / Virginia waters?

[AHRS]

Ive found that attaching a dogleash(without clip) using strong twine to bungee for the pole spear and using a good aluminum model(6ft) is my favorite.The cheap 4 ft dogleash adds that much more reach and secures it to youre hand but you can still dump it easily if needed. The aluminum fills with water and adds mass for a stronger impact.I can actualy hear others spearing fish in our group.Make sure for a good rotating tip.Last summer I was able to spear 4flounder,3 seabass on a 3o min dive. That makes for a full stringer believe me. Good hunting!

[fishizzle]

6' is the way I go. my F/G was 5.5. I have 2 ray odor's and I've made it 8' when out in the deep. 3/8" bands on all