speargun
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20 sectionsContents
- Components
- Types of spearguns
- Uses of spearguns
- Proper uses
- Improper uses
- Accessories
- Spear shaft types
- Threaded
- Hawaiian
- Speargun setups
- Line rig
- Speed rig
- Break-away rig
- Reel on gun
- Free-shafting
- Riding rig
- See also
- References
- Further reading
- External links
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A speargun is a ranged underwater fishing device designed to launch a tethered spear or harpoon to impale fish or other marine animals and targets. Spearguns are used in sport fishing and underwater target shooting. The two basic types are pneumatic and elastic (powered by rubber bands). Spear types come in a number of varieties including threaded, break-away and lined. Floats and buoys are common accessories when targeting larger fish.