Top 5 Spearguns Recommended For Beginners
If a mate came to me asking what speargun to buy as a first-timer, these are the five I'd point them towards. Don't fall into the trap of going too cheap — a dodgy speargun wounds fish, falls apart quickly, and will have you pulling your hair out. These guns will all do the job without emptying your wallet.
1. Adreno Moreton Speargun
The Adreno Moreton is a powerhouse open-muzzle railgun conceived in Australia and manufactured in South Africa. Featuring an anodised aerospace aluminium barrel, a swappable open/closed muzzle, and a 52 Rockwell Spring Steel Shaft known as 'the spear with no peer', this is a serious piece of kit for targeting serious fish. Available from 90cm to 130cm — go 100cm for murky water, 110–130cm when conditions are cleaner.
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2. Ocean Hunter Redback Pranger Railgun
The Redback Pranger Railgun is a finely engineered, all-in-one solution for the modern spearo. Available in 500mm & 700mm models, it packs an aircraft-grade aluminium barrel, 7mm spring steel shaft, closed double rubber muzzle, 400lb monofilament line, gun bungee, and a 16mm dyneema powerband. The included cluster head widens the target zone for smaller fish in shallow, murky water — a cracking setup straight out of the box.
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3. Adreno Eden Speargun
The Adreno Eden is a quick, accurate and solid closed-muzzle speargun that thrives on the reef, around headlands, and is a dream for shore-diving. Offered in 7 sizes from 50cm to 110cm, it's the standout value speargun on the market right now — designed in Australia, built in South Africa, and put through its paces by former Australian Spearfishing Champion Tim Neilsen. A no-brainer for beginners and weekend warriors alike.
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4. Ocean Hunter Redback Railgun
The Ocean Hunter Redback Railgun delivers exactly what you're after. Available from 800mm to 1200mm, it offers solid value with a tough glass reinforced nylon handle, integrated shaft rail for pinpoint accuracy, and a closed double rubber muzzle. Throw in monofilament, a gun bungee, and a shark clip and you're ready to go. Ideal for hunting up in North Queensland or chasing bream, flathead, and snapper.
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5. Ocean Hunter SG-S Speargun
The Ocean Hunter SG-S is a dependable speargun built with punch and comfort at the forefront. Light but tough, it delivers serious power transfer that rivals guns at a much higher price point. It ships with a 6.5mm stainless steel shaft, interchangeable Mako and cluster heads, a streamlined closed muzzle with power-up capability, and a Dyneema bridle gun rubber. Tough to beat when it comes to bang for your buck.
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Getting into spearfishing comes with plenty of upfront costs, but there's only so far you should cut corners on your gear. Every one of these spearguns will get the job done and you won't be needlessly wounding and losing fish. Swing by Adreno in-store and have a yarn with one of our friendly team members for more advice, guidance, and even some tips on how to get started.
