Spear Shop Owner Shares How To Pick Your Next Speargun

Here's a guide for how to choose a speargun for California and Baja. These tips could also be applied to other areas where you might be spearfishing as well.
**UPDATE** My new favorite spearguns are made by Abellan: shop.castandspear.com/collect...
0:00 Intro
0:38 Which spearguns Petros likes for Baja
1:32 Meandros speargun review
2:44 Pathos speargun review
5:08 Speargun shaft guide
5:32 How to pick a wooden speargun
If you're absolutely new to spearfishing then I recommend going out snorkeling with a buddy a few times before bringing a speargun. The key to spearfishing is taking baby steps and adding complexity as you feel more comfortable. After you're able to equalize properly and your wetsuit, mask, and other gear is working properly, then it's time to progress.
Next, I'd recommend getting a small speargun or pole spear. For a speargun, get something that is short enough for you to load without assistance. Being underpowered will allow you to work on your technique for hitting reef fish in your area.
After you've been spearing for a while, then it's worth getting at least a 100cm speargun. If you're on a budget, go with 110-130cm to give you flexibility for hunting reefs or pelagics.
Eventually, you'll get dialed in with what you like to hunt and can try different wood guns or roller spearguns.
I first started with a 100cm Hammerhead Evo2 but have since moved on to owning multiple guns with my primary being a Pathos Sniper Roller aluminum at 95cm.
If you do have a chance to visit Spear America, tell Petros that Jon sent you. Maybe he'll hook you up with a discount :)
If you're looking for more diving videos to check out, head over to Youngbloods (YBS), Daniel Mann, Noob Spearo, Adam Freediver, National Geographic, VB Freediving, Ryam Myers Expedition, and Kimi Werner.
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[@castandspear]

NEED A NEW SPEARGUN? Check out my favorites here: shop.castandspear.com/collections/spearfishing

[@gregwebster8784]

Stoked to see how well his company has grown. We used to go to his house to buy everything (which was really cool too). Now he has that rad shop, and online store.

[@castandspear]

Ya he’s crushing it!

[@SBSpears]

Great content! Always good to have a guide to follow when starting out

[@castandspear]

Thx man!

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[@willfarrell6083]

Super informational video, if im not mistaken this store is somewhat close to me. When I get bakc to the states coming immediately here and buying a sniper roller :)

[@castandspear]

It’s the gun I use. No complaints yet

[@willfarrell6083]

@@castandspear I can’t really find a lot of useful info, it seems people either love it or hate it. Wish there was better sources out there.

[@benabbott1653]

my all time favorite is the pathos sniper it shoots like a laser

[@DriftFusion]

Regarding the Pathos sniper roller, Can I ask what loading pad he is using ? Also, is the line hook release standard? Thanks

[@castandspear]

Great questions. My rec is shooting spearamerica Irvine a call. Mention you saw the vid and have questions. Petros will take care of you

[@fabrigasmaka8256]

My favorite gun is pathos 135, what i would like to know is the mm dyneema I should used 2mm 3mm 3.5mm. Could you let me know pls

[@castandspear]

Great gun choice. Shoot Spear America a call

[@SaltyPirate71]

Could someone tell me the brand of the painted wooden Euro gun at 7:19, please?

[@fabrigasmaka8256]

Hey! Jon I have a 135 I convert it to roller but I ordered "rob allen 18mm rubber band" do you think it can work?

[@castandspear]

You should ping @unkolearnuhow on IG, he’s the roller boss and is super helpful with these types of questions

[@leyterisntoukos9380]

Can you make if it s possible a review about bucanero 2. I'd appreciate it very much

[@castandspear]

If I get a chance to try it I will for sure

[@user-ds6ss5nj4g]

Meandros L2 reel can placed in Pathos alma.90.gun?

[@castandspear]

I believe so. I have the fire 3 on my 105

[@felipeduque4620]

Great content. What’s the make of the nicely designed wooden gun Petros called “the crem de la cremm”. What a beauty( $?)

[@castandspear]

I think it was Alemanni sub. If it’s that one, I think it’s like 2k euro. Don’t quote me on it 😂

[@skevospolias5853]

Neptunus speargun!

[@castandspear]

You’re right!

[@VictorCastillo-xu4eu]

what's the website for the store? Im very interested in the pathos sniper R

[@castandspear]

Check Spear America. Let him know I sent you

[@jeremyjames2643]

Just bought my sniper pathos 85 from spear america love those guys gave me a discount as well! Great place to get all your starter to advanced gear!

[@castandspear]

Awesome! You’re going to love it

[@PacificCoastHunterz]

I always visit that store when I visit SoCAL.

[@castandspear]

It's an amazing place!

[@kostasgold]

Hello is he Greek?

[@calebweber6611]

Whats up bro I just met you in pv hopefully see you guys again

[@castandspear]

Great meeting you Caleb! See you in the water

[@bluedoggum8373]

Petros Carries the goods

[@rogerdc659]

How much your cheapest speargun 1.20 meter shaft

[@castandspear]

Best to shoot Spear America a call

[@suziltinonas7158]

How much is your roller speargun?

[@castandspear]

Petros has a bunch of different models. Shoot Spear America a call

[@allandocater6296]

Mine works too. I used the Woodglut plans and performed it without any problems.

[@castandspear]

mad respect! I still need to build my wood gun

[@allandocater6296]

@@castandspear Just do it ! 👌🤙

[@swirlingorlando7535]

Woodglut is awesome too ! Thanks for tips

[@ata8383]

Seria um sonho ter uma loja como essa aqui no Brasil! Uma pena meu pais ser tão corrupto e adorar impostos absurdos !

[@castandspear]

Eu gostaria que você pudesse ficar com a loja também. Venha nos visitar na Califórnia em breve!

[@Chimib]

Say no more ... Rob Allen Tuna 110

[@castandspear]

I have one, it’s a workhorse

[@Chimib]

Even better, get a 100 pneumatic speargun, like a Salvimar darkside or Predator. Better in every respect to rubber band guns.

[@castandspear]

Good to know! We don’t see too many pneumatic guns out here

[@Chimib]

@@castandspear Rubbers are expensive, pneumatics have O rings that you need to change every 3 to 5 years and that's it ... Great guns, I have had Riffes, Wongs and Rob Allens and pneumatics are my choice nowadays ... See you around

[@rodneyhoskins8187]

@@Chimib what model for shooting fish 20 pounds or less?

[@werftv4580]

get a 2m railgun .. then take all bands off but one so it will be good in the shallow crap water you hunt for the trash fish you shoot in the water.. lol.. you're welcome people.. haha

[@castandspear]

Awesome!