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

Answer

A pole spear uses an elastic band the diver loads by hand for propulsion.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A speargun

Answer

A speargun has a trigger mechanism and band-powered shaft that fires on release.

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

Answer

A shot behind the gills hits the spine, immobilizing the fish quickly.

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

Answer

Lying motionless on the bottom draws inquisitive fish close enough to shoot.

Question 5

What is a stringer used for in spearfishing?

Accepted Answer

Securing and carrying speared fish

Answer

A stringer threads through caught fish to keep them together while diving.

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