The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Spearo's Corner https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:05:45 +0000 Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:23:21 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 30 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_topic_feed.asp?FID=11 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Spearo's Corner : West coast South island diving]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=139003&PID=1841724&title=west-coast-south-island-diving#1841724 Author: Judyman
Subject: West coast South island diving
Posted: 17 Jan 2025 at 2:23pm

I was hoping someone could shed some light on what the diving is like around Haast- Jacksons bay area. I'm a keen diver/spearo moving to alexandra in a couple months and was looking for some info. I don't have a boat and i do everything shore based. What would I be likely to encounter around this area, are the cray and paua numbers good, butters, bluecod etc. Not after anyones spot X but just want to get a feel for what to expect
Cheers ]]> Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:23:21 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=139003&PID=1841724&title=west-coast-south-island-diving#1841724 <![CDATA[Spearo's Corner : Kina in your finger?]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=109075&PID=1841410&title=kina-in-your-finger#1841410 Author: muchalls
Subject: Kina in your finger?
Posted: 18 Dec 2024 at 4:36pm

an old thread, but Dermnetnz.org implies they have toxins by suggesting initial treatment with hot water to denature the proteins…..
One of my patients got a stingray barb through his palm a few years ago, he tells me it was indeed ‘effin painful’

https://dermnetnz.org/topics/marine-wounds-and-stings

Sea urchins
  • Treatment is aimed at removing as many visible spines as possible.
  • Wash the wound site and immerse in hot water (42–45ºC) for 30–90 minutes or until pain resolves (typically not severely painful).
  • Vinegar or weak acids can be used to dissolve small spine fragments, mainly composed of calcium carbonate (some island cultures use lime juice).
  • Most spines come out by themselves within a few weeks.
  • X-ray or ultrasound can be used to identify retained spines.
  • Tetanus prophylaxis should be considered.

]]> Wed, 18 Dec 2024 16:36:04 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=109075&PID=1841410&title=kina-in-your-finger#1841410 <![CDATA[Spearo's Corner : Kina in your finger?]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=109075&PID=1841088&title=kina-in-your-finger#1841088 Author: krow
Subject: Kina in your finger?
Posted: 26 Nov 2024 at 9:00pm

I had one in my finger, Took a while to go get it checked as assumed would work it's way out. instead it worked it's way right into the joint. Just visible with the right direction xray. Doc said they would need to take my finger off to get to it. No guarantee it wouldn't be permanently damaged in the process so more than 12 months later pain and inflammation got better, Took ages for my body to dissolve it. 30+ years later and knuckle is still fat and I can "lock" it. ]]> Tue, 26 Nov 2024 21:00:41 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=109075&PID=1841088&title=kina-in-your-finger#1841088 <![CDATA[Spearo's Corner : Kina in your finger?]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=109075&PID=1841076&title=kina-in-your-finger#1841076 Author: Hipponui
Subject: Kina in your finger?
Posted: 26 Nov 2024 at 12:20pm

Hi I got several kina spikes in my finger some 2 months ago and they have not come out yet. My finger has inflammation and I cant bend it fully. I've had an xray and MRI and there are sign of inflammation but no foreign bodies. I feel that because it has been in there so long that the spikes have broken into sand like sizing and hence the inflammation.]]> Tue, 26 Nov 2024 12:20:51 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=109075&PID=1841076&title=kina-in-your-finger#1841076 <![CDATA[Spearo's Corner : Where can I buy diving weights in New Plymouth]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138673&PID=1839402&title=where-can-i-buy-diving-weights-in-new-plymouth#1839402 Author: Keith C
Subject: Where can I buy diving weights in New Plymouth
Posted: 11 Jul 2024 at 6:17pm

I don't know of any place, but if you want to buy some 2nd hand, send me a message on here. I am in Urenui.]]> Thu, 11 Jul 2024 18:17:17 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138673&PID=1839402&title=where-can-i-buy-diving-weights-in-new-plymouth#1839402 <![CDATA[Spearo's Corner : Where can I buy diving weights in New Plymouth]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138673&PID=1839399&title=where-can-i-buy-diving-weights-in-new-plymouth#1839399 Author: Spearocle
Subject: Where can I buy diving weights in New Plymouth
Posted: 11 Jul 2024 at 4:57pm

Is there a place in or near New Plymouth that sells diving weights?]]> Thu, 11 Jul 2024 16:57:17 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138673&PID=1839399&title=where-can-i-buy-diving-weights-in-new-plymouth#1839399 <![CDATA[Spearo's Corner : Making Guns]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=137811&PID=1839337&title=making-guns#1839337 Author: Spear_Sniper
Subject: Making Guns
Posted: 04 Jul 2024 at 7:45pm

Blocks were cut out of 2.5mm carbon fiber sheet on my CNC router, and the rollers cut on the lathe from ABS rod stock.
The blocks were run through static load analysis, and should be good for around 250kg of load, so overkill for this little gun. I'd rather over engineer, as you can never factor in how much of a hiding guns get in a boat, or unceremoniously dragged through the reef  when attached to a good fish.]]> Thu, 04 Jul 2024 19:45:59 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=137811&PID=1839337&title=making-guns#1839337 <![CDATA[Spearo's Corner : Making Guns]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=137811&PID=1838873&title=making-guns#1838873 Author: MadeYoung
Subject: Making Guns
Posted: 28 May 2024 at 9:20am

Very cool! how did you make up the blocks? 
I have been 3d printing my sheaves and inserting ceramic bearings into them with various effectiveness. If the wall is to thin the 3d printed part has a habit of breaking apart after the shot.]]> Tue, 28 May 2024 09:20:57 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=137811&PID=1838873&title=making-guns#1838873 <![CDATA[Spearo's Corner : Access good spots]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138376&PID=1838116&title=access-good-spots#1838116 Author: Spearocle
Subject: Access good spots
Posted: 07 Apr 2024 at 8:43pm

yeah I can´t wait to be honest. It has been way too long. Goat island is a good idea, Thanks! I just thought on getting a cheap stand up paddle board on trademe. So the kids have fun in the water and something to rest on and I can paddle along the coast and reach more good looking area. And probably afterwards give it away to some local kid who can't afford one. ]]> Sun, 07 Apr 2024 20:43:36 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138376&PID=1838116&title=access-good-spots#1838116 <![CDATA[Spearo's Corner : Access good spots]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138376&PID=1837973&title=access-good-spots#1837973 Author: lawabidingpoacher
Subject: Access good spots
Posted: 06 Apr 2024 at 4:42pm

Stop off at goat island ., good safe swim and plenty to see .... Whangarei harbour has snorkel days now'n again I can't remember who runs them .. Yes unfortunately things are not as they used to be regarding access to coastline , and even worse for vehicle safety when parked . Still once you're here you will pick it up as ya go]]> Sat, 06 Apr 2024 16:42:54 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138376&PID=1837973&title=access-good-spots#1837973