Rob Allen Sparid Speargun
Rob Allen Sparid Speargun
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The Sparid is the straightforward aluminium railgun in this group, with a single 16mm rubber and a 6.5mm shaft. It is worth considering if you prefer a simpler band arrangement for reef and weed-line hunting.
Choose the length around the visibility and terrain you dive most often. The shorter option is the direction we would look for tighter spaces, while the longer option gives you a different balance for more open coastal 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.