New to the sport - Western North Carolina

**JKeener** · 07-22-2010, 07:37 AM

Hey, everybody.
Just thought I'd take a minute and say hello.

I shot my first fish...a mullet...on the gulf coast of Florida a few weeks ago.
I loved it! We were just horsing around in shallow water, but I separated from the group and went hunting. I was freediving with a short Mares pneumatic gun.
I was pretty happy to get that mullet! LOL!

Most of my time in the water is in freshwater due to where I live. I figured I wouldn't get to do much underwater hunting.
But, I read some regs and discovered there are 12 counties within a few hours drive that allow spearfishing for non-game fish.

I ordered a JBL 5' polespear and a JBL Paralyzer tip to start off.
Non-game fish in NC include carp, catfish, suckers, and, believe it or not...tilapia! Further research shows tilapia have been caught in Lake Norman.
Lake Norman is in a county that allows spearfishing, too.

Kind of a rambling intro, huh?

I look forward to reading and learning more about spearing and have really enjoyed the site so far.

**Matt Head** · 07-29-2010, 09:44 AM

Where in WNC?

**JKeener** · 12-01-2010, 07:53 PM

I live in Macon County. It's where NC, GA, and SC all come together.

**wil-a-b** · 12-14-2010, 07:23 PM

Welcome from the other side of NC.
Joey

**dreamer** · 12-14-2010, 07:41 PM

Many of my spearo buddys started shooting mullet. It becomes very addictive. Welome

**rodney.duncan** · 03-07-2011, 11:35 AM

I was hoping you could tell me where you found the regulations for spear fishing in NC. I live in Havelock near Cherry Point air station and I would love to skin dive with my hawaiin sling. I've never speared any fish before and I don't want to get myself into trouble with the conservation department. Any advice/direction would be greatly appreciated.

**Grauwer** · 03-07-2011, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by rodney.duncan

I was hoping you could tell me where you found the regulations for spear fishing in NC. I live in Havelock near Cherry Point air station and I would love to skin dive with my hawaiin sling. I've never speared any fish before and I don't want to get myself into trouble with the conservation department. Any advice/direction would be greatly appreciated.

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