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Grabbing vs Shooting Crays: Tips for a Safe and Efficient Catch

by Travis Hogan

Grabbing vs Spearfishing for Crays: Tips for a Safe and Efficient Catch

When it comes to harvesting crays, there are two main methods: grabbing and shooting. Each has its own approach, gear, and safety considerations.

Grabbing Crays
 Grabbing is all about getting hands-on, but crays have sharp spines that can cause painful injuries. Using quality gloves, like Aimrite’s Dyneema gloves, gives you protection while keeping dexterity for a secure hold. Always approach slowly, and make sure the cray is within easy reach; speed isn’t as important as safety here. Crays often live near all sorts of dangers like eels, urchins, stinging corals and fish… so make sure you look out for anything that might cut your spearfishing trip short. 

Shooting Crays
Shooting requires precision and the right speargun setup. For crays, a small speargun or a gun loaded to the short notch works best (something like the 70cm venom or 65cm envy roller is perfect). Twin-band guns can be safely used by unloading one band to reduce power and avoid over-penetration. Shorter Aimrite roller spearguns loaded to a middle tab are ideal for this setup, offering smooth, reliable shooting with minimal recoil; perfect for close-range targets like crays.

Key Takeaways

  • Dyneema gloves protect your hands when grabbing.

  • Small roller spearguns or partially loaded twin-band spearguns are safer and more effective for shooting.

  • Always prioritize safety and practice responsible spearfishing techniques.

Whether you’re grabbing or shooting, using the right gear can make the difference between a smooth, successful catch and a painful mistake. Aimrite spearguns and spearfishing accessories are designed with both safety and performance in mind, making them a solid choice for cray harvesting.

***** Make sure to always check local rules and regulations regarding torches, spearguns and other tools for catching crays *****

 

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