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Spearing equipment upgrades or purchases during the off season


MJ1657

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Anyone plan on upgrading or getting some new gear?

I have a spear being built and have picked up some tongs. I'm always on the lookout for antique hand forged spears but I haven't scored any lately. 

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I still need to get a set of those standup tongs im getting to old to bend down and yank the block out with the tongs I have now :D

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I have picked up a couple decoys, a chisel upgrade, and a couple pairs of tongs.

I also picked up a new place to live with  spear able water in the back yard.

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I just received a box from Rick W in the mail, christmas in July! :grin:

 

I also picked up a new place to live with  spear able water in the back yard.

This might be hard to beat NG!

Anyone plan on upgrading or getting some new gear?

I have a spear being built and have picked up some tongs. I'm always on the lookout for antique hand forged spears but I haven't scored any lately. 

Who is the spear maker MJ?

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I just received a box from Rick W in the mail, christmas in July! :grin:

This might be hard to beat NG!

Who is the spear maker MJ?

Rice Blacksmith shop. 

He only builds a few each year. I'm at the tail end of the list for next year. If someone drops out I'll get one if not it will be the next year. Crossing my fingers. @jvm1

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I should be getting a Hardwater Hardware 9 tine spear soon. Black anodized knurled aluminum handle.

 

Mwal

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I should be getting a Hardwater Hardware 9 tine spear soon. Black anodized knurled aluminum handle.

 

Mwal

He does beautiful work. 

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Yes he does, Dave's spears are beauties, well worth the wait Mwal.

Just don't scratch it....... Right Jvm??? Lol

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I will most likely scratch it if there is a rock anywhere buried in the bottom I can find it with a spear  lol

 

Mwal

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Just don't scratch it....... Right Jvm??? Lol

Nothing beats taking a new thing out and destroying the paint job before you've even used it!

I let my wife borrow a decoy last year too, I have no clue what she did with it but when she gave it back it almost swam straight, I can put hooks on it now and troll with it.

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Anyone getting any new shanties this year?

 

I used to buy  or build new houses fairly regularly. Now with the insulated pop ups it doesn't seem necessary to always try something new. They sure have made it easy.

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I have been thinking of a 949I . I hope to check one out at the get to gator

 

 

Mwal

I wouldnt be without mine. 

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I love my 949I only thing I am doing different this year is going back to my floor from my QF3, the floor I made last year the hole is MASSIVE which I actually hurt more then helped last year and the floor is a lot heavier.

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It's and 8'+ square house... Of coarse the floor is going to be big. All kinds of stupid big. I had to make mine in 2 pieces. Well actually 4, but there are hinges and clamps so it folds up..... You get the picture..... 

Just need to make sure you don't fall asleep in there. 50"x30" hole is easy to fall into. 

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I was almost done building the floor for mine when it occurred to me I wouldn't be able to get my tailgate shut. It's now a 2/4 piece floor. 

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I'm starting to think about this floor idea. Going to use one of the designs from another guy that I saw on the fear the spear facebook page but I'll have the hole i the center. 52x29 hole. The more I think about it the more it will have to be made into 2 separate pieces that fold in half in order to fit in my SUV. I'll post pics when I'm done. 

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My first one I made folds in half and it works great my second I built in two huge sections I like the smaller fold up better

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I've been searching for awhile and I had to buy a complete collection to get them but I finally got a 36" set. 

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Trying to get into spearing. Anyone know where to pick up a decent spear for a little cheaper. I just want to make sure it's something I want to get into without breaking the bank. Thanks

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13 minutes ago, husky said:

Trying to get into spearing. Anyone know where to pick up a decent spear for a little cheaper. I just want to make sure it's something I want to get into without breaking the bank. Thanks

Where are you located? Looks like maybe the St Cloud area? Scheels has has the black Amish spears for a little over $100 or so if I remember correctly. 

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I've noticed that lots of places have some for around a 100. Just seeing if I could get one a little cheaper for the first couple of seasons to make sure it's something to get into. 

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3 hours ago, husky said:

I've noticed that lots of places have some for around a 100. Just seeing if I could get one a little cheaper for the first couple of seasons to make sure it's something to get into. 

Not sure where you would find a spear much cheaper. You could try an antique store. You can find a decent spear at some of them for around $50 but it takes a little searching. 

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C-list is your best option if you don't want to spend a ton of money, from experience do NOT buy a laser cut spear I used one when I first started out and hated it sailed horribly on me every time.

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