How to use a Pole spear

[@charlesdominique1058]

Best video on how to use a pole spear that I’ve seen

[@colbjallen8334]

Definitely

[@offshor]

Agreed

[@vronp]

Yep, tremendous video.

[@ao6536]

No truer words

[@smilinglizard5197]

I agree - very helpful!

[@charlesbromberick4247]

I´ve used a hand spear thousands of days during 50 years of diving, and developed a technique identical to what you describe here. Great job.

[@yulichenlu]

hi charles, love your video, what is the band size of polespear you recommend? what length? for 9 foot polespear (i got the evolve speed)

[@Shrdzz]

No joke, THIS IS THE BEST VIDEO ON KZbin... I’ve been looking for a similar video for a couple of years now... GOOD JOB!!

[@andersonboy620]

I dont konw if a instructional video can get much better than this, excellent job!!!

[@jakepenning]

This is one of the best instructional videos on any topic I have ever seen, thank you!!!

[@itsandreasyt5326]

Hi mr maillis just for you to know I’ve met lots of your friends like Mario karey and Ryan Myers and I love spearfishing I live in the Bahamas 🇧🇸 and I love your videos that’s how i got better at spearfishing

[@GaryBowen73]

Great video and advice...... However as a firearms Instructor I have to correct one thing..... When shooting a gun you focus on the front sight.... The front sight is clear and in focus and the rear sight and target are slightly out of focus....

[@AuthenticZack]

I came to the comments to say this

[@WillyK51]

Spear fishermen do not shoot by using sights even if some spear guns have sights. Fire arm shooter myself, spear fishing is more kwick instinct shooting than aiming. With some of the most powerful spear guns 4 Mts -12 Ft is way out yonder. I did my share of 5 mts hiting smal 2-4 Lbs spanish mackrel. And also missed some real nice 15 Lbs fish at close range. A life time of hunting and spear fishing

[@lukemaillis8695]

So sorry for the confusion, I should have specified that I was referring to shotguns as this is what we mainly use in the Bahamas. glad you enjoyed the video, thank you.

[@olddiver]

Shotguns huh. I think you need a lot more experience and a whole lot of study before you coach anybody about firearms.

[@donovanstockton44]

Bravo!!!! Great advice. Used a pole spear for first time yesterday and wish I had watched this video before. Really great insight.

[@gmoney0077]

By far best pole spear video on KZbin. Don’t wast time watching others….Luke is the pinnacle and the best teacher on technique and mastering this weapon! Thank you!

[@woodman1701]

Excellent tutorial video. I’ve never seen 9ft slip tip pole spears before. Very cool.

[@carlton1986]

That is the best instructional video I have seen on Yt. Well done. Thanks.

[@prague5419]

I've used this video as a training aid for a dozen people so far. Luke Maillis is not a man....he is a deity to be worshiped in awe.

[@tripsmytrigger7090]

Recently moved to Oahu ... I've been looking for this exact instructional video. Outstanding!

[@petenotman9909]

Cheers Luke. I watched your video 3 times. I used to be a swimming clown with a stick. Now I am a fishes worst nightmare - thanks for sharing

[@savagenorthfishing3259]

Thank you great video. Side note, when shooting a firearm, you focus on the sights of the firearm, and the targets is blurry. That’s how you are supposed to do it, but I get your instructions. Thank you.

[@digsarttiksayfishhunting8712]

good day to you bro. where i can buy that pole spear ? very nice your video

[@shadymilkman443]

Wow I'm just getting into spearfishing and this is great. I would love to hear more on the "Knowing your prey" part. Also tips on Hawaiian slings which is what I will be starting with.

[@WillyK51]

Most fish today are hunter smart at free diving deph. Unless very lucky or very dumb small fish ,get a double band spear gun. if close one rubber band if out yonder 2 bands. Will save you a lot of frustation

[@VidarrKerr]

@@WillyK51 What?

[@WillyK51]

@@VidarrKerr What about? If you speak German You would be very interested in Hans Hass pioneer diver and spear fisherman, Google him up

[@WillyK51]

@@VidarrKerr Forgot about KZbin, Look him up there

[@franciscojosegarciaalvarad771]

Hello You could tell me the brand of your pole spear that appears in the video and where you bought it. Thanks. Greetings Francisco. Canary Islands

[@longponloeu9909]

Completely clear about your explanation. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@ericcregeen-om8jc]

Do u ever accidentally let go of the whole thing and it goes flying? How far? Easy to lose? Like how important is it to always hold the rubber after you launch it

[@polespearpro]

use a 2nd safety rope and you will never lose your equipment, even if it slips out of your hands, the 2nd rope attached to the signal buoy will make it easier to pull the equipment to you.  😊

[@Yourfriendinendtimes]

Please make more videos!! Really appreciate the explanation.

[@jorgej5916]

enjoyed it and learn quite a lot thanks !!

[@Nick-ye8pf]

Great video. Nice production quality on the footage too. Super helpful

[@kapanagat]

Wow! Hi from Philippines! Great video. Now I have an idea how to use pole spear & began liking to use it on my spearfishing. I'll try to make a home-made of it. 😅

[@Fin_Likes_Mofongo]

Thanks for the tips, been getting ready to do this sport

[@luaporetsua595]

Awesome tips. Really helpful for a newbie like me.tnx

[@carlo6930]

Could you post a link to the pole spear you used for this training video or the make and model and accessories, thank you 😊

[@aquaman461]

Really good videos. I have too much buoyancy around my waste to do this so i appreciate watching you do it😁

[@bahamasking2063]

Great how to video on pole spear techniques.

[@willbotto8662]

Thanks for the video. Will be going out for my first time in a couple weeks.

[@p33ii]

Excellent advices! How about the second part: luring your prey? Is there any plans to enlighten those wandering in the darkness on the matter?

[@mikeportuondo7786]

This is great! As a sling guy, I would always get frustrated with the pole as I’d consistently miss fish I would otherwise land easily with the sling. Now I know why - I’ve been doing it all wrong.

[@joelewis9137]

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[@joelewis9137]

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[@joelewis9137]

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[@kyeclyde6058]

@Joe Lewis you are welcome :)

[@John-jt3dn]

Where do we attach the flot line if it is a roller spear? I think attaching to the handle would slow down the veleocity.

[@lukemaillis8695]

You want to attach the float line to the D ring on the band of a roller pole spear so that it does not cause drag. It is only the back end of the pole that travels. The D ring on the band where your hand is remains static.

[@revoltna1653]

Very clear video, but remember. that pole spear is the hardest way of hunt, but it's most interesting as for me.

[@Kaoliakalani]

Thank u for this I just started great video

[@tbone5489]

Best Video I saw as an tutorial! Please can you write the name of this poles pear?

[@lukemaillis8695]

Thank you, This is the Headhunter Nomad 9ft pole spear. Best on the market !

[@dinwa276]

@@lukemaillis8695 Thanks Luke. If you had your choice to go fishing today, would you take the roller or standard band spear with you?

[@lukemaillis8695]

@@dinwa276 I prefer the traditional band for myself.

[@springmedia]

Great tips, Luke! I started out shooting a gun but this year I'm trying to get dialed in with the pole spear! Gonna up my hunting skills😝

[@lukemaillis8695]

That's great to hear Alex. You will love it.. go crush some World records girl, Show them how it's done !

[@andrewbanker]

This was fantastic! I had no idea what I was doing...

[@andrewbanker]

Just jumped in my pool to try this technique out. Amazing the difference in my shot accuracy. Thanks!

[@profly98]

Thanks a lot best polespear tips vid , hopefully coming soon more vid like this ....

[@zaccariamatteo]

😊grazie Sono Zac scrivo dall’italia, ho 11 anni e sono un neoSub. Grazie dei tuoi preziosi consigli!!!

[@TheYiayia22]

Very educational good find Tommy

[@TaínoN8iv]

At 6:36 what's type spearhead do u use for large fish like that?

[@huliluliukuzelula]

This is really high quality video & well explained.

[@RR-id4rh]

super informative. i know nothing about using a spear, but, are you not takin a serious amount of potential out of the bunjee by 1/4 twisting it around the shaft? is that just for accuracy or to keep the speargun near your arm?

[@ikimono-kai]

Hi, I found a 2 year old question. If you don't twist the bungee when you are spearfishing, the pole spear can bend or break.

[@Dstick1Spearfishing]

Well done on sharing your knowledge with others, cheers for sharing, Dive Safe!

[@lamantine_assassine]

when will the "knowing your prey" video come out? Please please pretty please?

[@TicmanNgÄlgoritmoS]

Thankyou man

[@barcafishing6243]

Nice and well explained 👍🏻👍🏻 thank u

[@damiandyd5]

Where can I buy one of those?? Are they come in different sizes???

[@glenmacdonald3477]

Great primer! Thank you

[@zacproctor2891]

Where is this filmed? Looks very nice

[@lukemaillis8695]

This was filmed in Clarence town harbour Long island Bahamas

[@dimitarmarinov4410]

where to buy this weapon like a video long spear

[@johnadamas4892]

My men luck what sup kirk abaco i see that your still doing your thing stay up brother 👍

[@gabrielawalker7578]

This was so helpful thank you!

[@jigyko]

Great Vid. One thing about attaching the floatline to rear of spear. It is fine to do so as long as the user draws up the floatline with the band. Many big pelagics have been taken with polespears this way. Also with stiffer spears you don't need to impart a twist as they dont bend much at all.

[@lukemaillis8695]

Yes, you are correct in a way. You can't use a float line because of the amount of drag it creates, although we use what we call ''Shooting lines'' for pelagics and giant fish. the shooting line is 400lb to 600lb speactra or mono that attaches directly to the slip tip cable then passes through or over the back of the pole spear and leads up to the grip on the spear where you draw the pole to max power. like you said, as you draw the pole spear rubber, you also have that shooting line in your same hand. This has been our typical setup although we are planning to use rubbers with the shooting line inside of it instead. this helps to keep it simple and easy.

[@jigyko]

Yes that’s a method invented by Gat-ku. The lighter spears were becoming pretzeled and this breakaway set up with shooting line allowed lighter weight spears to be used on larger fish. I’ve tested 1/8” wall with 1/2”, 9/16”, 5/8” od rubber to see how much it could take. They all can handle any fish and have a floatline attached without breaking. That’s if it’s in good shape. I used to run a small line of spectra inside the band just incase the rubber broke. I went away from that once I tested how strong my bands were. You probably know this but watch the spear coming back at you if the fish makes a hard run and stretches your band. If it tears off, that spear is headed back at you. A couple methods, one with two hands spread the band apart this will lesson the rearward travel. If single handing it hold the spear away from your body as you don’t want it in your face. With roller spears they come back and slap your hand even during use. This gets old through the day because it only happens when your missing. I designed two big floppers that went over the front of the spear and they would open and slow down that rearward travel. Kinduv a gimmick but they worked. Best is to have a floatline attached and play the fish off that and if the fish does break off you’re not getting hit.

[@diegodemarco2188]

Hi which size would u recommend? 90cm or 160cm for small fishes and octopuses???

[@tugboattom0668]

I have a 7 ft polespear that I added another 2 ft length to. Would you grip it in the same spot as the 7ft and just increase the band length or grip it further back?

[@RodolfoCarrera]

Great video bro ! I just got my first spearfishing pole .. it is a cheaper one ! but i hope to have my fisrt fish soon ! Saludos desde Mexico !

[@matthewelms6289]

Great tips thanks very much

[@scottfavero3959]

great video is a five foot poll gonna work for trout or other smaller fish

[@lukemaillis8695]

A 5ft will work but will be very difficult to spear anything as you have to get so close but also because when you draw back the pole, there is not much front end pointing out to aim with. the minimum should be at least 7ft

[@scottfavero3959]

@@lukemaillis8695 Thank you so much for responding. Even for freshwater fishing in 15-20 ft water?

[@vincentwidjaja8494]

Good tips, thanks master 😎🙏

[@DaRougaroux1]

Great instructional! Thx!

[@valeriaortiz1687]

How do you keep yourself from floating up?

[@mmvirga]

Luke - Have a recommended pole spear for a beginner? Great video!

[@PhilippeVirgili]

Well done!

[@infiniteflyer7427]

What kind of spear pole is that?

[@aoteizac1987]

Hi! Why you carry a reel with you in your belt?

[@yulichenlu]

hi luke, love your video, what is the band size of polespear you recommend? what length? for 9 foot polespear (i got the evolve speed)

[@johnalden6584]

Awesome video ! I always wanted to know how to use the pole spear ! Thanks for the perfect tutorial, now I know !

[@PhilippeVirgili]

Well done congrat's!

[@gerasimoskastrinakis832]

Hi!! Really nice video!! I am really new in pole spearfishing and I would like to buy one! I want to catch big fish with that! U suggest me a 2 meter length) carbon, or aluminium?

[@lukemaillis8695]

You should buy the Headhunter Nomad pole spear. get the 9 foot size, it comes in 3 pieces to easily travel with.

[@gerasimoskastrinakis832]

@@lukemaillis8695 I was thinking for a roller speargun! I want to hunt in open water! What is your opinion?

[@rebeccatrevitt4235]

This help so much

[@jonathanchark5291]

What make and model of polespear is that in the video?

[@lukemaillis8695]

it is a Headhunter Nomad pole spear

[@CatchNDinner]

Great video! Thanks for all the tips 🙂

[@georgebusanz7195]

Can you send to México I would like to buy one of this

[@mikereddy18]

Great video thanks a bunch

[@AndrewD624]

What type and length of band are you using for your longer pole spear?

[@lukemaillis8695]

I'm using a Headhunter Nomad band

[@DeepBlueSpirit2]

Best and clear instructions with beautiful hi-viz sea! Love it. Safe dives brother! >

[@WillyK51]

Going back to pritive harvesting. Check out a German Hans Hass who used non rubber propeled poles. 1930 ´s. I´m not going there, My dad gave me my first spear gun when 10 yrs old in 1961. No hawaian sling for me

[@naknak6188]

Merci, pour ces explications

[@phillipamond3317]

what name/brand of your pole spear

[@esbrelsf]

Thanks for the vid!

[@WildCatchAdentures]

Great video

[@darkocuk]

which spear are you using here? I am looking to buy a spear

[@aquateamadventures8485]

Just subscribed ill use those tips this weekend

[@gymnutrition2118]

So amazing video

[@JeffsWonderland]

Where are you from? I want to go with..!!

[@OldManPaxusYT]

every summer i tell myself, i'm gonna do it _this_ year..... Well, today, i'm going! ^ Comment for your algorithm + 👍'd

[@greggordon680]

Make a target and practice. Build a PVC frame with plastic fence zip ties to it and weight on the botttom

[@kevinishki]

What do you recommend for deterring sharks or escaping an attack?

[@lukemaillis8695]

There are a few ways to deter sharks. When you see them swimming around, dive after them and poke them with a pole spear that has the slip tip removed. This can help to make them hesitant to go after your fish, as they now know that you are a threat. Shark shield is a device that emits an electrical field and can help, however its expensive, inconvenient and can shock you. Using the sound of the boat engines can help. When you spear a fish and it gets stuck in a hole, you often get sharks circling the hole. signal the boat driver to run high speed circles around you to scare away the sharks. This has been a huge help in allowing my clients to extract fish from a hole safely. Coordinate with your dive buddy to work not only as a blackout safety diver, but also a shark poker. Dive buddy rules, one up one down, the person on the surface is dedicated to watch the diver like a hawk, anticipating their every move while themselves are breathing up readying for a dive. As soon as the diver spears a fish, Safety diver drops down to the others fins and guards them from a shark rushing in, staying by your buddies fins the entire way to the surface. If a shark rushes in, you poke him. If your buddy blacks out, you grab them. Ultimately, the best way of ''Escaping an attack'' is by trying to avoid the dangerous situations to begin with. Do not dive with dive buddies who chase fish while you dive, not watching your back. Avoid spearing too many fish on one spot that has the sharks in a frenzy. Use a float line so that you can do a hit and run method with the fish. You don't want to be next to a wounded flapping fish. Hope these few tips will help for safer diving. Thanks

[@offshor]

One question, I was thinking that the roller version (1:49) is much better than the straight sling but you seem to prefer to use the straight sling (4:48). Any cons for the roller version? If possible please make reviews of the pole spear brands later :)

[@cliffbolin7716]

Great video. Never used a pole spear. Would love to learn. Thanks for all the tips.

[@jamesrahn8339]

Great video. Thanks.

[@tazmansastre5909]

Awesome advice!!

[@rfs2942]

Really helpful

[@roscoboy]

Is there any benefit to having twin bands on a pole?.

[@lukemaillis8695]

There is no benefit to having twin bands for the reason that it adds more drag then power. Because we have to hold the tension for every shot and not preload it like a speargun, we can only hold so much loaded force. typically 50 pounds or so at most. A single powerful band is able to provide this power. where as twin weak bands could provide the same force yet twice the drag.

[@vip-007]

My bro .. why the speargun in Bahamas not allowed?

[@LavaKing4]

Spearguns are illegal because out of water they are a Dangerous Weapon.

[@StarLiving721]

great information!!

[@nico.loug252]

Can you do a review of your pole spear?

[@lukemaillis8695]

I will definitely do a review on it once it hits the market hopefully this Summer.

[@masscomnet]

He's using the Headhunter Nomad pole spear