How Much Weight Do I Need When Spearfishing?

Spearfishing is a great way to get the most out of your fishing trips, and it is also an excellent way to keep yourself fit and healthy. However, for successful spearfishing, you need to know how much weight you need. The amount of weight you need will vary depending on your size, the type of fish you are Targeting, and the environment where you are fishing.

For instance, if you’re smaller in size or if you’re fishing in shallow waters with a lot of current, then you will likely need less weight. On the other hand, if you’re larger in size or fishing in deeper waters with less current, then more weight will be needed to dive down deeper. In general, if a person weighs about 180 pounds and is going spearfishing for smaller fish like trout or bass in shallow water (less than 10 feet deep) then they will likely only need about 1-2 pounds of lead weight.

However, if they weigh more than 180 pounds or they are Targeting larger fish like salmon or tuna in deeper waters (greater than 10 feet deep), then they may need up to 8 pounds of lead weight. Additionally, when diving into deeper waters with more current it is important to have enough weight so that the body doesn’t drift away from the Target fish.

Conclusion

In conclusion, it is important to calculate how much weight is necessary for successful spearfishing based on factors such as size and environment. Generally speaking, those who are smaller or fishing in shallow waters will only need 1-2 pounds of lead weight whereas those who are larger or fishing in deeper waters may need up to 8 pounds of lead weight.

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Daniel Bennet