spearguns

Diver's hunting tools

Spearguns are handheld weapons used in underwater fishing, firing a spear or shaft propelled by rubber bands, pneumatic pressure, or a spring mechanism.

The hunter aims and releases the spear at fish while diving, typically freediving or using scuba gear.

Spearguns range from simple Hawaiian slings to powerful pneumatic models for large game fish.

diving

scuba

Portable underwater breathing gear

  • freedivingUnderwater diving without tanks
  • apneaTemporary cessation of respiration
  • wetsuitInsulating garment for water

neoprene · fins · mask · snorkel · buoyancy · reef · depths · underwater · submerged · flippers

equipment

shaft

Narrow vertical passage

  • barbBackward-pointing spike
  • triggerWhat initiates action
  • bandGroup playing music together

pneumatic · rubber · carbon fiber · aluminum · powerhead · mechanism · loading · sling · monofilament · tip

hunting

quarry

Pit for extracting rock

  • stalkingStealthy, persistent pursuit
  • trackingMonitoring location over time
  • reefUnderwater rock or coral formation

fisherman · angler · pursuit · trophy · game fish · targeting · ambush · catch · prey · grouper

technique

aim

Purpose or direction

trajectory · sighting · steady · stability · alignment · marksmanship · range · shot · loading · cocking

Opposites
fishing method

speargunsfishing rods

Flexible poles for catching fish

fishing poles · rod and reel · fishing nets · fish traps · lobster pots

weapon directness

speargunsdiving masks

Watertight facial eyewear

weapon mechanism

speargunsfirearms

Weapons using explosive propulsion

rifles · bows · crossbows · blowguns · slingshots

Family

speargun

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG