Purchasing a speargun can be confusing—there are so many options available. Ordering a custom speargun can be even more overwhelming. At least with big-box spearguns, you get a set of preconfigured options. Those setups may work well enough, but with the right knowledge, you can work with your custom speargun builder to create the perfect setup for your hunting style, your local waters, and your target species. In the following series, I’ll discuss the various options available when...

Finally, it’s fishing season here in New England! Early Connecticut tog season has come and gone, but we still have a few weeks left in Rhode Island. While the fishing started off slow due to a ridiculously cold winter, it’s now in full swing. There have been plenty of reports of full stringers of tog, a few stripers, and even some weakfish in the bay! I’d like to take a quick moment to recognize the Ocean State Spearguns team divers! Patrick (Connecticut), Jamie (Rhode Island), and Quentin...

Ok, after a long hiatus, I’m bringing back the Ocean State Spearguns blog. A lot has happened with the shop, and we have a LOT of exciting projects and plans for the near future. I want to use this as a vehicle to share the goings on here in the wood shop! First and foremost, fishing season is FINALLY here in New England! After a righteous winter with some epic snowfalls, the water temps are creeping up and the fish are on the move. Reports of striped bass migrating on the western end...