With the angle of the Ermes roller muzzles rails and the std RA notch it is best to load on an uneven wishbone to reduce the shaft lifting at the muzzle. This should also negate the need to modify the notches.

Hey Apex, That was one of my Carbon StepUp barrels.

thanks

Hey Karl, yes you can use a 7mm and 14mm bands as well as a 7.5mm and 16mm bands on the CSR.

Hey Patrick, You right the line will not be exactly straight as the load will vary as you take the shot. But more importantly which is not shown here is the snap back velocity of the rubber. This is something I will have to explain in another video.

thanks great teck video

Its just the weight of the gun. The 7mm is lighter so the whole gun will feel / handle better in the water. But I like using 7.5mm shafts on 120s & 130s

I have spent the last 18 months working on setups with 8mm shafts. Sneak peaks coming soon

just sightseeing there.

thanks for the feedback

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Thank you! Cheers!

@CoatesmansSpearfishing most welcome sir

Dstick, This vid makes it look too easy. Sharks smash that bait all the time. Sometimes so fast and out of nowhere. Had my fins chewed off more than once, and sharks breach over my back for the live bait. It gets hectic sometimes.

@@CoatesmansSpearfishing 🤣 The magic of video and editing. 😁👍I was watching and thinking we would never survive that. How does that work😳. I'm am going North next week, and I am going to give it a go, but I recon I'll be using 10kg line and i'll have it attached to - not me 😉. Cracking video but! Cheers for sharing it - Loved it! 🍻🍻

I see where you're coming from. He uses live bait so clients can shoot doggies without diving deep. I suppose it's no different to burley or hunting deer under a feeder from a tree stand. People just gotta make it easier for themselves these days.

@@fishhunter348 yeah the sashimi is gonna taste exactly the same as if shot at 35 meters, but as I said already: no glory on shooting from the surface, I'd be ashamed to post this video

Hey Matteo, Thank you for sharing your perspective. However, I respectfully disagree and want to express that I am not only unashamed but proud to share this post. It represents over a decade of experimentation and experience aimed at making the hunting of dogtooth tuna more effective and ethical. You seem to suggest that this approach is somehow negative. However, in my experience, it serves as a counterbalance to the unfortunate reality of many spearfishermen diving beyond their abilities and taking poorly placed shots out of desperation. This only highlights the ethical dilemma posed by the low land ratio of dogtooth tuna shot in this way. And that's not even considering the number of guys I've seen risking their lives just to land a fish. There's no clear-cut answer to what constitutes a greater achievement. It's more about personal judgment, as there's no definitive right or wrong. Is it unethical to use flashers and burley? Is investing in expensive equipment an unfair advantage over those with conventional gear? And is repeatedly hunting remote areas because you have the means until success achieved commendable or not? But one thing remains true: regardless of the method, targeting dogtooth tuna remains an incredible challenge. Achieving a perfect shot on these large fish is essential, whether you're diving at 5m or 50m, using a 10mm shaft or 7.5mm. Ultimately, effective spearfishing is determined by skill and technique, not just by the tools used or 'unfair' opportunities. If adhering to a purist approach brings you peace of mind, then by all means, continue to do so. I hope you land the fish of your dreams, and I will celebrate with you on your achievement. Chris

Thanks for the feedback, yea I have been quiet for a while. But new videos in the works 🤙