problem with spear sailing

[northspear]

hey everyone i havent been on for a long time. but last time i was on and asked a question i got a lot of great ideas and help. so my question this time is how can i fix my spear so it doesnt sail on me. Thanks!!!!

[merkman]

Do you have a pic of your spear?

One thing I have heard is if you stand up and look straight down the spear as you are throwing you will have allot straighter throws.

Generaly the sailing part comes from alot of material between the end of the tines and the start of the shaft.

With out seeing your specific spear I don't know if that is an issue for you or not.

[Gordie]

yea as merk said with out seeing the spear its hard to fix the problem but it my just need to be a weight forward issue.

[pikestabber]

Consider how you "throw," too... Sailing is often the result of pushing too hard with your back hand (the one nearest the top of the spear). Even a spear that is somewhat poorly weighted can be thrown accurately once you adjust for thrust. Right away in the morning, pick a clump of weeds, a wrinkle in the sand...anything discernible on bottom and take a few practice shots until you get the hang of it. Better to disrupt the day early and figure out your throw than to practice later on a big fish and miss or injure the old girl. I wouldn't recommend just dropping your spear on a fish, either, but you don't need much more force than a drop, just a steady glide from back hand to front--use the back hand to push and the front hand to guide the spear... I have introduced numerous newcomers to spearing, adults and kids both, and at first, all have one thing in common--they throw too hard! Like all tools, let the spear do the work, and don't be afraid to get the spearhead in the water pretty far, too. The fish don't know the difference, and it will immediately bolster your accuracy. In, say, eight feet of water, if a fish is in at mid-depth (4' down), I will not hesitate to put the spear in 2.5 to 3' down, or a foot above the fish. Just move it in slow and steady and you half already won half the accuracy battle.

[bassNspear]

yea as merk said with out seeing the spear its hard to fix the problem but it my just need to be a weight forward issue.

i would have to agree. get us some photos, and would be able to help you. My guess, is there isn't enough weight