Spearfishing Basics of Spearfishing 3

Question 1

A pole spear is typically powered by what mechanism?

Accepted Answer

A stretched rubber sling band held under tension

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Compressed air

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A trigger and reel

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Battery motor

Question 2

Which spearfishing tool uses bands and a trigger to launch a separate spear shaft?

Accepted Answer

A speargun

Answer

A Hawaiian sling

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A pole spear

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A gaff

Question 3

What is the main reason to aim just behind the gill plate when shooting a fish?

Accepted Answer

It targets the spine and vital area for a quick, clean kill

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It is the easiest part to see

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It avoids damaging the fillet entirely

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Fish armor is weakest at the tail

Question 4

Why do many spearfishers practice the 'aspetto' or wait-on-the-bottom technique?

Accepted Answer

Staying still lets curious fish approach within range

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It uses no air

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It is required by law

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It scares predators away

Question 5

What is a stringer used for in spearfishing?

Accepted Answer

Securing and carrying speared fish

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Reloading the speargun

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Measuring water depth

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Anchoring the float

Question 6

Why should bands on a speargun be inspected before each dive?

Accepted Answer

Cracked or worn bands can snap and cause loss of power or injury

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They change color when fish are near

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They must match the wetsuit

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Inspection is legally required

Question 7

What does 'reef hooking' or holding structure help a diver do?

Accepted Answer

Stay in position in current without wasting energy

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Catch more bands

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Increase lung capacity

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Float to the surface faster