End of the ling season here in the Sound....

[h20hunter]

No spearing for you?

[lokidog]

And last week's while on taxi duty, 8 1/2 and 11 pounds.  The smaller one was probably the prettiest colored ling I have ever seen with a deep copper colaration and a green undertone.

[lokidog]

No spearing for you?

Nope, I only had time to dive once when I was done hooking up a couple of mooring buoys.  I figured I'd burn the last half of my tank since I was already geared up.  I dropped off the boat but by the time I got down to 35 feet, it was so dark I couldn't see the bottom which I knew was only ten feet or so below me, so I popped back up.

I had a heck of a time cocking that gun, I can't imagine trying to do it underwater.     I had to put most of my weight behind it to push it in.  It also didn't seem to want to lock the shaft in, is there a trick to that?

[h20hunter]

Its all about the angles of the push. It takes a little oompf. Or...it could be done and past its time as a hunting tool. I'd call us even, you can buy me a pint at our next get together.

[lokidog]

Its all about the angles of the push. It takes a little oompf. Or...it could be done and past its time as a hunting tool. I'd call us even, you can buy me a pint at our next get together.

 

I'm still hoping to check a couple of spots for flounder or greenling and cabezon, so we'll see.  I was thinking some steel wool and a little lube might smooth it out a bit.

[h20hunter]

For sure. When loading you have to keep it straight when pushing. If you bow the shaft out just a touch it will bind and you can push all you want. I'm a little taller and longer armed than you but I think you are right....smooth out the shaft and do some test shooting.

[SpringerFan]

Got out a few times with some success.  Even a few Cabezon.

[lokidog]

Nice Springerfan, no cabs for me so far this year.  I did get a 12 and 15 inch staghorn sculpin that tasted pretty good.  I actually prefer the cabs over lings.   

[NW Woodchuck]

Nice work, way to go out in style.