How to make a Fishing Spear

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  • @danielsims5813
    @danielsims5813 8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This tutorial is awesome. I've been looking for a cheap but affective way to make a spear, yours is the best by far

  • @JoeyT80
    @JoeyT80 10 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    DUDE THIS IS THE BEST VID I EVER SEEN FOR MAKING A POLE SPEAR!!!

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      much appreciated.

  • @hillbillyhobbies6644
    @hillbillyhobbies6644 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    7 years later and still helping the wonderers. Thanks man! Good video. And the chickens thier fun to mess with.

  • @MasterK9Trainer
    @MasterK9Trainer 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fantastic "how to" video. Your methods and techniques are simple and practical, plus you showed various spears, but picked the best and explained and demonstrated it's construction clearly.

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. I only wish I lived closer to the water so I could use them more.

  • @kyletango
    @kyletango 9 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I bet your neighbors wear armor and carry a shield for protection when outside of their homes. LOL

  • @cloroxbleach5159
    @cloroxbleach5159 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is by far the absolute best tutorial on how to make a pole spear. I’m going to make it and then come back and edit if it works!!

  • @williame8211
    @williame8211 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great channel and video! I already ordered a 7ft pole spear, but I plan to make a smaller pole spear with your method as a backup or for tighter areas. Conveniently, I recently bought bamboo poles to support some sunflowers.

  • @incredibletitan4525
    @incredibletitan4525 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude thank you everyone else who has made a video used materials that were out of this world like things that would cost me around $130 but i just finished mine for $6 i only i had to go to a primitive store and get artificial sinew and thanks again you made it very easy and not with extreme prices

  • @jhenrick28
    @jhenrick28 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Were about to camp near the beach this coming weekend and I’m planning to make some of these. So yah thanks mate! Great video!

  • @jonathanchark5291
    @jonathanchark5291 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What make and model is the factory made polespear? Also, 3 prong polespear tips are intended for relatively small fish. Flopper tips are for medium to large fish. Slip tips and Break Away tips are for large and extra large fish.

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      it's made by Ray Odor. Around here the only fish I could really spear are small. This pole spear has both the three prong and a flopper.

  • @jonathanchark5291
    @jonathanchark5291 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    PVC pipe be used as well. Double or triple wall construction, installing a polymer, fiberglass, carbon fiber/graphite, aluminum, hardwood, or steel dowel for more rigidity. Reinforce the ends with cord wrapping, thin wall steel, copper or aluminum tubing, or fiberglass fabric and resin/epoxy.

  • @skul6557
    @skul6557 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    "No Bamboo does not grow where I live but it does grow at the hobby store" lmao

  • @DK-qx3lv
    @DK-qx3lv 10 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    You are an awesome human being, thanks for being on the planet

  • @Coopersboy7
    @Coopersboy7 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome work bro! Glad to see im not alone in these sort of things. Ive had some river cane drying out for around a year, about 7 foot long, just to make fishing spears. Im making mine like these, and im going to spear some gar in a creek where i live

  • @MerkWares
    @MerkWares  11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yup, we do, I have them in a box in our new warehouse/shop space. I just need to take some pictures of them to put on the website. I also have them in coyote. Thanks for the compliments. The spears reflect how much I miss the ocean.

  • @MerkWares
    @MerkWares  11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I haven't had it explode but I have had it pop suddenly when trying to bend it. I would be interesting to see what happens if I leave it on the fire too long.

  • @ariellipman413
    @ariellipman413 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Maybe add another wrap on the bamboo spear just above the prong seperator to get more of a pinch? Just an idea. Great video!

  • @ELGOOSEMAN1
    @ELGOOSEMAN1 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Does this also work for underwater spear fishing? and is there anyway you think you can make it break down into sections to ease transporting it places?

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yup, they work just as well under water as above. I carry just the elastic band in my pack figuring I can improvise the spear about anywhere. But you certainly could make a take down version with a little ingenuity. Pretty much everything you'd need you can find at the hardware store. Check out my friend Madison with his homemade pole spear: th-cam.com/video/Jx5yHFYJS5k/w-d-xo.html Commercial ones are also fairly cheap. Even the heavy aluminum professional pole spear in my video only costs about $75 from www.spearfishing.cc.

  • @ArmyStinger150
    @ArmyStinger150 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great spears! Do you make the Multicam cover for the Emberlite stoves? Nice instructional man. I need to try this. I've spear fished with a knife attached to a tree limb at the river...never had much luck. Maybe a three tine spear like yours will work much better. I like the addition of the tubing to propel the spear too.

  • @rafaelcintron2513
    @rafaelcintron2513 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What is the approximate outside and inside diameter of the bamboo pole you used?

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'd guess it is about .5 in on the small end up to 1in outside diameter on the thick end.

  • @TheAnimecoolfan
    @TheAnimecoolfan 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What plant were you eating???
    Thanks for explaining 1 spear piercing vs. 3 sharp piercings on the top. Never got that. Saw it on "Naked and Afraid" and was wondering why ...

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      The plant is called Purslane. Grows everywhere. glad you liked the video.

  • @wanderingcalamity360
    @wanderingcalamity360 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good work with this!
    This was very informative.
    Just found your channel and it seems like you produce a lot of cool content.

  • @giosadventure141
    @giosadventure141 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best diy pole spear I've seen

  • @hiheeledsneakers
    @hiheeledsneakers 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    question, heating bamboo.. doesn't the chambers expand when heated and blow out the side of the bamboo?

  • @TSisk2
    @TSisk2 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really enjoyed the video, and thanks for the laughs. I have a modified frog gig I use on my blowgun / walking staff.

  • @PvTLink234
    @PvTLink234 10 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Super video! Im gonna make one. Your explications are very good.
    Good job

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      much appreciated.

  • @AlexOsborne-s5r
    @AlexOsborne-s5r ปีที่แล้ว

    If u didnt have a angle grinder what would u use to sharpen

  • @gitabasant8402
    @gitabasant8402 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are great! I love your work... nice explanation!

  • @burnhard74
    @burnhard74 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude, great video, what is the name of the eatable plant you mentioned within the first 35 seconds? would love to know!!

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's called Purslane. It grows everywhere and is cultivated as a crop except here in the US were it is treated as a weed.

    • @burnhard74
      @burnhard74 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      MerkWares Thanx !! Going to grow it in my garden!!

  • @VentureAndGain
    @VentureAndGain 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice video man. i've been wanting to learn how to make one of those. helped a lot! MerkWares

  • @akai454
    @akai454 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I used the Hawaiian sling when I lived in California , Great video Man , Thank You .

  • @brandonnicolas6584
    @brandonnicolas6584 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For the commercial spear is there a web site from where u got it from ??

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      check out www dot spearfishing dot cc

  • @oopsimahumblebookworm2365
    @oopsimahumblebookworm2365 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'm 11..and I'm English...yeah no forests in England that are truly wild like astralia and America and Africa ect. so i dunno why I'm watching this...but I'm gonna traval the world and make my own vidios ...thanks for reading this in neassery comment ...comment and I'll like!

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you haven't already search out Ray Mears on youtube. Some of his work highlights the wilderness in the UK.

    • @tautshady729
      @tautshady729 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      oops! bad azz izz fizz sound awesome

    • @lonely_moodz._5239
      @lonely_moodz._5239 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      oops! bad azz izz fizz u a girl

    • @benjaminkhupchawn3410
      @benjaminkhupchawn3410 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      oops! bad azz izz fizz

    • @joeroganofficial5433
      @joeroganofficial5433 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Go to Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Alba gu Brath

  • @castnetingbob216
    @castnetingbob216 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What was that word in the end lura???

  • @spagfishing4731
    @spagfishing4731 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome! Thanks I'm gonna try and make one 👍

  • @markrussell1441
    @markrussell1441 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    retwine the bamboo spear tighter, just above the cross spacers. that will bring them barbs in closer and make it stonger and maybe you can narrow the spikes more too so theyre not so wide aswell :) nice spears

    • @markrussell1441
      @markrussell1441 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      if you retwine it will bring it into your more desired width

  • @prestonsamson3674
    @prestonsamson3674 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bamboo is grass not wood
    Here I am explaining this again... Other than that, great video

  • @tanaoi
    @tanaoi 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video man,what spyderco was that?

  • @jawbreakerfishing4055
    @jawbreakerfishing4055 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid I was wondering where did u get the commercial pole spear and how much was it👍

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Got if form Ray Odor.. cost about $100 if I remember correctly.

  • @milesisdaddy5506
    @milesisdaddy5506 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    love the woomera. do you live in Australia?

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, but I hope to visit some day. I love studying primitive living skills and so have researched aboriginal Australians a bit.

  • @jamesbezzer3320
    @jamesbezzer3320 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    could u use the bottom part of a fishing rod? i broke the top bit. cheers

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It depends. What you want is something long enough to reach the fish, stiff enough to not break or bend, but light enough to be fast. I would worry about any sort of broken fiberglass pole as there may be some nasty splinters.

  • @joeharbor4651
    @joeharbor4651 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    would a thin piece of PVC pipe work for the pole?

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +JOE HARBOR I worry it would be too flexible to hold a fish of any size. but ya never know. May have to give it a try.

  • @em0268
    @em0268 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    what's the thing that you use to fire the spear with at the end of the video called? (not the surgeons tubing)

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  11 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is called an Atlatl or Womera (australian).

  • @shaunsimmons204
    @shaunsimmons204 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Purslane is ABSOLUTELY wonderful! And high in vitamin E! Verdolaga. Maaaabyy a more authentic topping on tacos than shredded cabbage? Don't quote me on that, but I DO know that it is ABSOLUTELY used as a taco topping (al Mexicana) in certain regions. Of course, al Mexicana doesn't even have to have the cabbage or verdolaga, as chopped onion and cilantro are far more common in the US. And my jam, btw. With the spicy green salsa. Sorry, were we talking about fishing spears?

  • @andyc1587
    @andyc1587 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is awesome! it will take my carp fishing to a whole new level, MerkWares a how to video for that last tool for throwing would be perfect.

  • @pigsticker5764
    @pigsticker5764 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    I use that sign wire to make throwing spikes as well!

  • @oceansidecreations1879
    @oceansidecreations1879 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Merk! I'm thinking of either buying or making a spear for fishing. im pretty young, 13 years old, do you think I would be able to pull the rubber loop far back enough? im not going all-out on this, just looking for a summer hobby for my lakehouse. ill mostly be hunting carp, pumpkin seed, and maybe a little bass.

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oceanside Creations Most definitely. It all depends on the weight of the spearpole. That aluminum one I have had a pretty heavy band to move all that mass. But those lightweight bamboo spears use relatively thin surgical tubing. You can find the stuff at the hardware store where they sell water hose for sinks and ice machines. You can always adjust the length of the tubing as well to make it easier while still maintaining lightning speed with the spear.

    • @oceansidecreations1879
      @oceansidecreations1879 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      MerkWares How about a 4 foot long 1/2 inch wide metal pole spear with the three-prong design. Im not very experienced with these things that much so I am not sure what to buy. I'm planning on buying one from a website. Thanks a lot for helping me with this! I trust you'll have good advice.

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oceanside Creations No worries. It's my pleasure. Um, I'm wondering how heavy that metal pole would be. Again it all depends on how you plan to use it. I can use very light bamboo pole spears to great effect on the small fish, frogs, and crayfish. I bought my pole spear from Ray Odor for a trip to Hawaii that never happened. It is a heavy spear because I was planning on hunting large reef fish.There are some decent pole spears for sale online that are pretty affordable. Down in the 30-50 dollar range. Search for PoleSpear on amazon and read the reviews.

  • @shad3ns765
    @shad3ns765 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I put PVC pipes instead of bamboo ... it should work but will it be too heavy ??? I mean it will be heavy right so as I think of that it will not shoot as Good as that or at least I need to buy harder ruber bands ??? Is that right?

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      HI Shad, PVC is a bit too flexible in my opinion in the longer lengths. But ya never know until you try it. The heavier the pole the stronger the rubber bands you'll need. PVC is super cheap so it should be pretty easy to test.

  • @oscargonzalez-uy4fm
    @oscargonzalez-uy4fm 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    did you ever make the atlatl video? i couldn't seem to find it?

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      oscar gonzalez i have not. I've got some footage, just haven't had a chance to finish up the video.

  • @stevechristmad6095
    @stevechristmad6095 9 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I like this guy!, yes this is the best spear video done clearly by a master. Stick em chickens son!

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      aw, you are too kind. I'm just a big nerd. Thank you so much for the kind comments. Hehe, I love my chickens. They've been really laying well lately. They are my small victory over living in the suburbs with a HOA.

    • @stevechristmad6095
      @stevechristmad6095 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      No HOA congrats don't know why so many think that's a great idea. I don't see any reason why I need to pay someone to become a pain in my rear. To many do it freely lol

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Steve Christmad
      Oh that's what I mean.. they are my victory over the HOA. They can't see into my back yard. One day though, I dream of some country property.

  • @joepolo9677
    @joepolo9677 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what type of string/thread did you use?

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I just used some waxed nylon thread. Sometimes it is called artificial sinew. You could also use wire to wrap the end.

  • @audreyanna7628
    @audreyanna7628 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Bamboo lives at the hobby store
    lol me too

  • @brandonnicolas6584
    @brandonnicolas6584 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was wondering were did u get commercial fishing spear ???

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      I picked it up from Ray Odor. It's a heavy spear. I hope to one day use it in the ocean.

  • @bilythebest
    @bilythebest 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello , can i replace the glue with another thing ? i can't find it in my country , good video :)

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, any sort of water proof glue should work. The aboriginal spears I've seen did not use any glue, only bindings to keep the tines attached. The glue makes it all the more secure.

    • @bilythebest
      @bilythebest 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much :)

  • @grimreaper994
    @grimreaper994 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    What knot do you use when binding the barbs

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just do a wrap over a loop of line. When I'm done I pass the end through the loop and pull it under the windings.

  • @E900Vadar
    @E900Vadar 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How convenient that you had an Emberlit to heat the bamboo with!

  • @TheCooky4
    @TheCooky4 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    how long should i hold bamboo over fire? im using my grill, hopefully it will work

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The grill should work great. I've even used the burner on my kitchen stove. You'll want to experiment on a piece of bamboo you don't mind ruining... Hold it high enough that the bamboo doesn't scorch but heats up well. I've noticed my bamboo takes on a shine when it is ready to bend. When you bend the bamboo it will bend like heavy wire and remain that way. If it tries to spring back you need more heat. However if you scorch it too deeply it will just crack and break rather than bend.

  • @munkee601
    @munkee601 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could you do this with PVC piping too?

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      ***** You probably could but I haven't tried. I'm worried that the PVC isn't rigid enough, but it may be just fine.

  • @stratsrnsn7201
    @stratsrnsn7201 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    what kind of fish would you use this for

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      unfortunately I don't have many options where I live. I use them on carp. However, in the ocean you can use it on just about anything, and if it were legal I could probably use it on trout and bass.

  • @brandonhargett2337
    @brandonhargett2337 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much would it be to buy 2

  • @luisgerardohernandez7101
    @luisgerardohernandez7101 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    oooh! muchas gracias amigo x compartirmelo aree ese y el arpon para pescar jeje esta bueno tu video saludos de tabasco mexico suerte amigo👍

  • @cosmasforrester23
    @cosmasforrester23 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thats brilliant i have all those tools and glue,nice video

  • @animusauthor
    @animusauthor 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    ROFL great vid with a great last 15 seconds. Ty for posting.

  • @sanailarinasau125
    @sanailarinasau125 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bro it's so awesome,and you're really good at making them 👌💯

  • @Steven-jz2sb
    @Steven-jz2sb ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I use the large bamboo type for grizzlies & rhinos.🤣🤣🤣

  • @AbdelmajidZahmoul
    @AbdelmajidZahmoul 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    what's taht thing you made at the end ? :O

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That would be my Atlatl... I still have to make a video on it.

  • @eda.1700
    @eda.1700 11 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I could imagine your neighbor walking out and seeing you hunched over eating the plants in his yard... What the hell are you doing?!

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  11 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      hehe, i got them eating the same plants.

    • @hunterwieck1320
      @hunterwieck1320 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I eat herbs

  • @luisgerardohernandez7101
    @luisgerardohernandez7101 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    dond compraste tu reloj? como se le llama a ese tipo de broche

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +luis gerardo hernandez El reloj es de Luminox. Hice la correa del reloj a yo mismo usando paracord. Puedes encontrar videos para acer la misma correa si buscas "550 cord watchband".

  • @matthewluh1286
    @matthewluh1286 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    What kind of wire did you use

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Matthew Luh I wrapped it with nylon string, however any type of craft wire would work. The spear tines were made from the wire used in a sign. I've been able to find even better supplies at the hardware store.

  • @aaeonfluxx2
    @aaeonfluxx2 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid , enjoyed it . cheap to make . a larger one should be a good carp spear , their moving now. Green bamboo sections - one joint in a fire blows like a firecracker . Steam buildup in the joint . joint splits. watch the kids though

  • @jonathanlatchman8843
    @jonathanlatchman8843 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    can i use a broom stick asa pole?

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I suppose that would work just fine.

  • @bobkelly6167
    @bobkelly6167 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    How would you make one with nothing but a knife and the woods

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good question. I'd make a spear similar to the first bamboo spear. I'd split a stick 4 ways down about 8 inches and sharpen the tines. small twigs or lashing between the tines will keep them open. And I'd make a small sapling bow to propel the spear instead of latex tubing.

  • @eduardonavarro5910
    @eduardonavarro5910 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude that so cool
    Living that primitive life 🤘

  • @noammazuz5245
    @noammazuz5245 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello!
    I want add a rubber to my speargun can it help to catch more fish?
    Can i enlarge the wire legnth of the speargun for more range ?

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Noam, yes, having an elastic on the spear makes it much faster underwater increasing your chance of getting a fish. You can make the spear as large as you like. I've seen spears from australia that were 10 ft in length and thrown with a womera. th-cam.com/video/XUiliNiTxus/w-d-xo.htmlm9s

    • @noammazuz5245
      @noammazuz5245 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you.

  • @lukeswartz9497
    @lukeswartz9497 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    what type of string u use?!?!?

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  10 ปีที่แล้ว

      any strong string will work, even wire. In the video I used artificial sinew I bought at the craft store.

  • @poopycraft8929
    @poopycraft8929 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can we use any wood????

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah, anything that is strong and and can be straightened. I don't have many options where I live so i bought the bamboo. Bamboo is naturally hollow so it is easy. If you use a solid piece of wood, you'll have to burn or drill the socket out for the tines.

  • @alexanderle835
    @alexanderle835 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how he chucks the spear into the fence and breaks it

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My poor fence takes alot of abuse.

  • @grandpasstonedagain5751
    @grandpasstonedagain5751 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Made many of those as a kid
    down in Corpus, can't really flounder gig anymore, to many limits..

  • @garrengonzales4548
    @garrengonzales4548 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Merk can you plz do a Tutorial on how to make a speargun for fishing my parents say they won't buy me one i have to make it please it will mean a lot to me -garren

  • @DixenWong
    @DixenWong 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    can i use nails for the tines

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  10 ปีที่แล้ว

      if they are long enough for the fish you plan to go after they should work fine. I'd be sure to cut the heads off the nails first so they seat better into the end of the shaft.

  • @thundermistlures5981
    @thundermistlures5981 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I got an idea. Make a trident like the ancient Greeks used to fish with each point add that triple point you were making so it would have 9 points

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      hehe, that would be a sight... Actually I've seen spears they use for sturgeon fishing back east. They look more like pitchforks. They seem to work really well. Search for sturgeon spear fishing.

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thundermist Lures I've got something in the works along that line. :) already been testing it. muahahah

  • @dallintahere2127
    @dallintahere2127 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The natives did just FINE with bamboo

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Dallin Tahere Absolutely. I just wish it grew near where I live. It must be such a blessing to have a resource like that near by. Out here the only thing close to a straight pole is coyote willow. But it is soft and not near as strong as bamboo. Eventually I'd like to make some more spears using other traditional materials for the points like bone. I took those spears out a few weeks ago and harvested some 40lbs of carp with them. I made some wooden tipped spears for the occasion. They worked ok but didn't hold up to hitting rocks as well as the metal ones. Still had a great time.

  • @SinSensor
    @SinSensor 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Most excellent in every way!

  • @DIRTYBILL1
    @DIRTYBILL1 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loving your vids

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      much appreciated

  • @achilleasantreou6345
    @achilleasantreou6345 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can make this with pvc??

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      possibly, though I worry it would be too flexible.

  • @RomanKnight88
    @RomanKnight88 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    what if there will be 4 - ''fingers'' and not 3 ?? and what about 2 'fingers' how this will work ??

  • @gitabasant8402
    @gitabasant8402 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you sell me one please with the bamboo and 3 prongs?

  • @delstep2255
    @delstep2255 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this video. I am going to try something similar to kill eels in my fish trap

  • @docwilkey
    @docwilkey 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the how to video I'm going to give it a try.

  • @santiagolopez7968
    @santiagolopez7968 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    What store can I get bamboo

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  10 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can find it in the garden section of most any store like walmart. They use it for holding up tomato plants. Any straight stick will work for the spear. You can hollow out the end for the metal tines by drilling or burning.

    • @santiagolopez7968
      @santiagolopez7968 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      MerkWares thanks

  • @dylanjohnson5824
    @dylanjohnson5824 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    MerkWares Hey bro with the bamboo one right above the spacers do another wrapping it will make I pinch more like you want it to. and believe me I know im really late but I just saw it great vid by the way

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      that's a pretty good idea. honestly though I should just use smaller spacers. Thanks for the kind words. I just wish I lived somewhere that I could go use these spears.

  • @araelescalante3054
    @araelescalante3054 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I live beside a river and I'm a kid 😎

  • @deadrics02
    @deadrics02 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    R.I.P chickens

  • @Timbertrekkerbushcraft
    @Timbertrekkerbushcraft 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent idea and video

  • @hockeyteacher61
    @hockeyteacher61 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    I live in Thailand, where people routinely spearfish for food. I can now go native and get me some grub. There are no game wardens to contend with, so I can fish in my backyard and in the canals near me. Thanks!!

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lucky. It's pretty restricted here to just a few species of rough fish.

  • @klikklak6099
    @klikklak6099 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hope your still fishing

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      most definitely. Might even try spear fishing here soon. Just found out there is geothermal lake with tilapia not to far away.

  • @Tito-by4tb
    @Tito-by4tb 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    But bamboo stick can be break???

    • @MerkWares
      @MerkWares  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      It depends on the size of the fish. Small fish wouldn't be a problem with this size of spear.

  • @Malkis
    @Malkis 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great spear... cought a very nice Mackerel.

  • @danieledicarolo3279
    @danieledicarolo3279 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank You....I'm italian and you are awesome !!

  • @yaydan5668
    @yaydan5668 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video