Mares Bandit Speargun
Mares Bandit Speargun
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The Bandit is a practical first speargun when you want a sturdy, straightforward setup. Its closed muzzle helps locate the shaft during reloading, and the ergonomic handle gives your hand a comfortable place to settle.
Choose the length around the water you actually dive. The 75cm version is easier to move around reef and weed lines; 95cm and 110cm give you longer options when visibility allows. The biggest gun in the car is not automatically the most useful one in the water.
Size Guide
New Zealand Speargun Sizing Guide
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| Speargun length | Best suited to | Typical NZ use |
|---|---|---|
| Under 75 cm | Tight spaces & close-range hunting | Cray holes, caves, shallow reef and dirty water. Compact and easy to manoeuvre when visibility is limited. |
| 75 cm – 1 m | Reef & weed-line hunting | Great for butterfish, blue moki and close-range snapper. A versatile choice for typical coastal diving and moderate visibility. |
| 1 m – 120 cm | General NZ spearfishing | An excellent all-round range for snapper, kingfish, trevally and reef species. Good balance of range, accuracy and manoeuvrability. |
| 120 cm+ | Clear water & larger fish | Best when you need extra range and power—for kingfish, deeper pins and open-water hunting where visibility allows longer shots. |
NZ tip: Bigger isn't automatically better. Match your gun to the visibility and terrain you dive most often. A shorter gun can be much easier to use around reefs and weed lines, while longer guns come into their own in clear, open water.