Harpoon or just spear
A Harpoon.
here in Missouri we call them gigs. this is freshwater fishing tho. we also don't call it fishing when using a gig, we call it gigging, or going gigging as apposed to fishing or going fishing. also works great on frogs.
Spear
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In medieval times, people used various methods to catch fish. Some common techniques included using nets, traps, and spears. Nets were often thrown into the water or placed in rivers and ponds to trap fish. Traps, such as fish weirs, were built to guide fish into enclosed areas. Spears were used to catch fish in shallow waters or from small boats.
There are a few pieces of equipment that are used when spear fishing. You need a spear for the fishing for example.
Could be a gigging pole, or gig for short. A gigging pole can have several prongs and is used mainly for river fishing and frogging.
a harpoon
They also used it for fishing
Spear fishing is done with a spear & regular is done with a rod/reel w/ fishing line & you catch the fish on a hook with bait.
they used the spear to hunt animals
If it's legal, a spear gun can be used.
Because he was fishing with his fishing spear
They would have probably gone spear fishing, either with a spear or a branch which they would have sharpened with a knife.
There is a crotch strap used for diving that should be protective. Check in with the experts.
i dont now
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