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ole matty

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Hello, I am just curious on getting starting in this sport just want to get idea of what I NEED ( not want lol) to start spearing and the cost of Getting started. I know most important is dark shelter. Thanks. Funny I never had spearing before nor have any equipment and yet I am more pumped for spearing than rod/line fishing.

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Spear $70, decoy $10 and or live harness $3 for a sucker minnow,ice saw $120 or auger and ice chipper, darkhouse aka fishhouse with little light coming in, and most importantly... Patience- priceless oh n spear license- $19

I have some deaks you could use, I'm sure merk will post something that could help ya, any more questions just ask we all would love to help!

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your spear hole should be at least 2ftx 2ft.as far as a spear, if your really gonna get serious, i'd get a good one. which would cost more than $70.00. just my opinion. i use an old bait casting or fly rod reel for my deke. when them nords come flying in and grab that deke they can take it with.

ya dont lose dekes that way. i also put the black braided 20lb test line on it.

please note: this info brought to you buy the original "nord lord". smilewinklaughlaugh

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merk is a great resourse, i sat with him at the first gater get together last year and had a blast and learned plenty, if you could try to make it to one of the get togethers and meet the guys. i wont be making it to winnie but hopefully the second one is around the cities

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