Glad to hear they're helping a little Randy! I was recently out of state in colder climes and really missed the Ocean. Nice to be back in warmer Florida! Best, Dan
Thanks Anthony. I def like the deck footage as well and will be doing a lot more of that starting next trip. Thanks for the boat compliment, I kinda like her too! Best, Dan
MHAP, yeah I'd like to take the credit for the deck footage but in truth I just forgot to cut the Camera off. Lol. I will be doing that as normal procedure with future dives. I'll try to cut back on the grunting as well! Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 like the deck footage and maybe a little post dive commentary of the catch. As always love the vids. Heading out in the am for the Wrightsville Beach spearfishing tourny. Take care brother
@@j.d.williams6882 JD, Back in '79 We fished a 44'Thompson w 4bandits out of AJMcGirts. I found an old ticket and we were getting 60cents for giant blackbelly gags , 70 for scamp. Also tons of pink porgy & vermillion, RedSnaps , Silk (Yelloweyes)... The AJs were so big 100-120 lbs, fishhouse wouldn't buy... the scamps were in 90' and plentiful. TheGoodOleDays, Peaceout
NB46820, No that's probably true a lot of the time. Not too many people dive out there and I'm sure a lot of those fish have never seen a diver before. That is somewhat balanced out by the 3-4 minute bottom time and just the sheer distance off shore they are. But I def agree with you, on average, the deeper, the less wary. Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 not really,, it's the pressure of deeper depths that make them looks like unwary of their sorounding,, It's very hard to move under deeper water because of chemical composition in living animals such o2 and h2,, because tendency is to bring them up to surface which will kill them,, but they need it to stay alive,,they have swim bladder that counter that reaction,, but fish have to use h2o for that swim bladder to function correctly it's a long process in their system that's why they'd rather be move slowly and looking like unwary,, to save energy,, but when it's needed they can move fast also,, but not for a very long time,, ( have you noticed a fish burst?)😀 It's short, because of that,, and my point is coming in,😀😂 shooting the fish in the head will not kill them fast , as most animal and human are most likely to die,, it will only shutdown thier vision and tail function,,(to swim),, it means they're still feeling pain,, the best way is to bring Them up to the surface as fast as you can after you shoot them,, because their body will react and move fast,, wasting o2 and h2,, making the swim bladder conserves it's contents and the gills will still process the h2o and o2 convertibg and eventually shut thier nervous system,, that is why if you bring the fish to the surface quickly they've bloated gut!!😀 It's called compressed air in their system,, and it'll kill them in more humane way,,,. And if you still reading my comment at this moment,, you're a saint!!😂😂😂😂🥴🥴
Bro your shots are lazer!!! All stone shots, with or without the powerheads...except that one. But still very impressive!!! I would’ve been scared the fish would swim off with my spear. I’m a free diver, no tanks, but this video gave me a new perspective on scuba. And that set up you have with multiple Spears and PHs that is very cool!!! First time viewer, now new subscriber. Thanks for sharing!!! Be safe out there.
Thanks Shane, really glad you're enjoying the videos! I enjoy free diving as well, just don't get a chance to do it as often anymore. Really appreciate your comments! Best, Dan
Appreciate the comments. First time I’ve ever heard mention of “properly weighted gun” other than with regard to muzzle flip. What exactly were you referring to when you said that? Thanks!
Alan, on a free diving gun, most prefer it to float when there's no spear in it. On a Scuba gun, most prefer it to sink when "Spearless" so it doesn't float to the surface. I like to weight the gun on the very butt end to make the butt sit on the bottom while the front floats up at a 45 or so degree angel to make it easy to find if you've tossed it down with no spears in it. I am not a fan of filling the handle with melted lead as it puts the added weight where your hand holds the gun. Weighting it with a piece of stainless on the very butt end helps with the overall leverage of the guns weight on your wrist. So putting the weight there, makes the gun sink and reduces the actual weight on your wrist, a def win win. I hope that helps! Best, Dan
Hello friend, I am a fan of your videos and I would like to know if the explosive tips are sold somewhere or do you manufacture them because I fish in the Bahamas and there are too many sharks?
Heck Yeah, some deck shots, good pile of AJ's. I missed seeing you pick up one of your power heads, but i'm sure you got it. Keep up the killing brother, great job, be safe.
Thanks BT, I gotta watch that video and see if I left one behind! After watching it while editing, I def saw what you guys are talking about as far as deck footage. It was cool to see the catch on the deck. I'll def be doing more of that in the future. Best, Dan
question on the PH, is the spear the firing pin? I'd love to see a video on how you assemble them. so simple, so fast. I'm also realizing the beauty of deep short dives, is sharks don't have time to show up... you're gone before they zone in.... haha
MrB, yes, with this design, the spear acts as the firing pin. Other designs have a built in firing pin. And you're right, shorter dives def give the Sharks less time to show up. Best, Dan
Awsome video! This AJs look huge. Just wondering because I’ve never seen it before. What’s the deal with the plastic tips you add onto the tip of your spear gun? Is it so it doesn’t Pearce all the way through the fishes body?
Alex, thanks, glad you enjoyed it! That's an Aluminum casing that's machined to hold a rifle cartridge. The spear point acts as a firing pin. Commonly called a "slip on" Powerhead. Can be used to take down large fish or for personal protection. Best, Dan
Although jealous as hell i appreciate you taking us along and sharing your dives with us. My gills are drying out and there is only so much fine tunning on gear you can do... iam Ready!!!!
Enjoy your deck footage. Looks like your crew is a tight one. Hard to find divers that like/ not afraid to spearfish because of the sharks. Guess will have to go alone. Love the thump of your PH's! Sounds like a suppressor, of course more quite. Like James Bond movies! Holy crap, so many fishes!!! Huge AJ's bro.
Thanks RV, they're def both a couple of good guys, I'm lucky to have had them for 20+years. As far as the PH's, the deeper you go, the quieter they are. We can't legally use them inside the 120' line, so I never get to hear them in really shallow stuff. Thanks for your comments, much appreciated! Best, Dan
Well, I have about 3000 spots on my plotter that I've dove at least once. Yes, I dive full time for a living. Really glad you're enjoying the videos! Best, Dan
Hey Jerome, welcome and glad you liked the video. It's a 44' Tempest that I basically tore down to the stringers and rebuilt into a custom dive boat. She will def get the job done! Best, Dan
Thanks Paul, gotta admit, it was an accident, just forgot to turn camera off before getting out of the water. I will be doing deck footage starting next trip. Best, Dan
As a spearo from the Mediterranean, this is unusual because of the scuba tanks, but I believe it’s way more ethic and less damaging compared to the disasters that even professional fishermen do here with nets, in the sea. Just one note, at first I thought the shot immediately knocked out the AJs but I realised for some it didn’t, maybe a deep stab with the knife whenever possible? Enjoy the ocean, dive safe
Hey Buio, thanks you for your comments. I appreciate them. It's def a "green" way yo commercial fish compared to other methodologies. No by catch, no unwanted or undersized small fish caught and discarded. No damage from nets, longlines, traps, etc... Usually I PH AJ's and it's almost always instantly fatal. I do carry a Kill Knife but hardly ever use it. Thanks you for the well wishes and I wish you the best as well. Dan
boy, those fish are bigger than they appeared in the water!!! Beggin' your pardon, but what kind of fish were those, what texture is the meat, and how do you cook them? Just a lanlubber here. Like catfish, bass, cod is ok, but really like orange roughy and flounder. Like salmon, if its fixed the way I like it. Despise tilapia, boring fish. Really like orange roughy and flounder though. Alot braver than I ever would, gettin' in that water where the fish are bigger than I me!
Hi Cheri, the bigger ones are Greater Amber Jack and the others are Gag Grouper. Gags are a light colored mild top of the line fish for eating. AJ's have a fishier, darker meat but are delicious when fresh and properly prepared. Thanks for watching, Best, Dan
Great dive....when I used to live in Hawaii, these fish were called Kahala, and they frequently were wormy.... just curious if in your waters the AJ’s are not wormy?
Lee Asnin.... yes they are very wormy more often than not.... butt!!!! there's nothing to it if they are thoroughly cooked they don't hurt you... or you can choose to remove them pre-cooking there's different methods of doing so ...... amberjacks and also for sure members of the Drum family especially big black drum are always full of worms those are two species I can think of off the top of my head
@@redcrackeroutdoors3234 yo brother amberjacks on the west coast of Florida are just as for me as those on the East just my two cents God bless brother
Thanks Todd, the funny thing is I'm not allowed to keep any IFQ commercial fish for personal consumption. I have to sell them to my wholesale buyer , so they're taken off my quota. Then, if I want, I can buy them from my wholesaler to take home. But you're right, that would def fill the freezer fast! Best, Dan
Very nice videos sir..sorry for the silly question but what are those round heads that your are applying at the shaft front ;; an what is their use?? Thx in advance..
Hey ave k, they're a machined aluminum casing that holds a rifle cartridge. Utilizes the spear point as a firing pin. Commonly called a "slip on" power head. Usually used for personal protection or for taking large fish in deep water. Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 thank you for replying to my question..here in greece is illegal using those heads and that's the reason I haven't ever seen or heard about it..keep up the good work..stay safe..
What are you putting on the arrow? I have not seen anything like this before, could you explain a little more about it.This device is also bought there, and also for what fish is it mostly used?
OK, it's a machined aluminum casing that holds a rifle cartridge. It uses the spear point as a firing pin. Commonly called a "slip on" power head. Usually used for large fish in deep water or for personal protection. Best, Dan
The Powerhead he makes for his team . He has a local machine shop make the blank aluminum casings , and he adds the rest . He chose to use a Russian military rifle round ( 7.62x54R ) and it puts out the explosive power he needs to kill the bigger fish , or for protection . That cartridge can be purchased on-line in already sealed primers and bullets to protect against moisture , and has plenty of power to still work fine in deeper water .
Rick, lol, I am def getting there. I almost edited the grunts out like I try to do with any colorful language but decided that it is what it is. So for good or bad, the grunts made the cut! Best, Dan
Hey Randy, I love 'em! Better on fuel and they are vastly better in the rough stuff. Those Duo-Props are kinda like 4 wheel drive, they will allow you to slug it out at slower speeds with no loss in fuel economy. Pretty amazing! Best, Dan
Inny, Minny, mighty, moooooo. Take your pick. Thank you for the thrill Dan 👍 Boom boom boom, out go the Lights. Couldn't have gotten a better shot on that Gag.👍
Jozef, yeah I forgot to cut the camera off before climbing on boat. Lol, I'll leave it on when we get back out there. Got a tropical system in the Gulf right now so no diving for a bit. I've seen 3 GW up close and personal in my career. 2 were kinda Hairy and one was a swim by. Glad you like the videos! Best, Dan
Dan those were some monster AJs. Nice gag also. Where do you get your PH. And is there a license or something that you need. I want some of them. Great video brother
Thanks David, I appreciate your comments. As far as the PH's go, I have the aluminum casing's made by a machine shop and do the rest myself. I think Speargods.com carries something really similar for retail sale. Best, Dan
BMG, It's a home made gun we make ourselves. Roughly based on an older Sea Hornet but utilizing better quality parts and tighter tolerances. Thanks for watching, Best, Dan
NH, not at all. Commercial spear fishing accounts for well less than 1% of the commercial bottom fish fishery in the Gulf of Mexico. Thanks for watching, Dan
Numan hammanci really scuba diving and ( Harpoon hunting?) ..... shut the complete freak up about something you don't know anything about and by the way even if you do you're still a moron don't like it go to another site Happy Days !!!!!! N-KAY!!!!!
@@blogakiasbloger1726 wow are you kidding me did you just say what I thought you did it's illegal to spear fish with scuba gear?? Dude go smoke another bowl and while you're at it beat it get the freak out of here go and study something like tree bark or you know what I mean you know study beach sand and maybe you'll get some answers
Awesome.... awesome.... bollocks. Cold blooded killing. I'd give an arm and a leg to be locked up in a room with you to give you a good piece of my mind.
Hey Hugo, it's a home made gun we build ourselves. Roughly based on an older Sea Hornet but utilizing better quality parts. Thanks for watching, Best, Dan
Thanks Patrick! Starting next trip, I'll def be doing deck footage. Wish I'd have done it over the years but I always cut the camera off when I reached the boat. Best, Dan
SW, yes, when I built her, I put in 3 under deck fish boxes, each capable of holding roughly 2000 Lbs of iced down fish. I usually start with two filled boxes of ice and one empty box to begin the trip with. Works beautifully and the 3 compartment design allows for changing the weight distribution if needed. Great question. Best, Dan
Larry, I had a machine shop make the aluminum casings up and do the rest myself. Neptonics (813-867-3250) and Spear Gods (727-432-1967) both have similar ones for sale. Best, Dan
I have always felt powerheads are the safest most humane way to spearfish. The sharks don't move in because of the BOOM.. and the fish that are harvested never hear it. We mostly used 357 but I have several different ones. I don't have any 7.62x54 That's the equivalent of a 30-06 Ha that's a BLAST
IBB55, I def agree, painless for the fish and safer for the diver. I like the 7.62/54R because they still have enough "oomph" to get it done in deep water. Thanks for watching and your comments. Best, Dan
Nicely done Dan. Your videos are getting me through the cold Midwest winter. Thanks
Glad to hear they're helping a little Randy! I was recently out of state in colder climes and really missed the Ocean. Nice to be back in warmer Florida! Best, Dan
Man your a beast. Killing it, thanks for the vids. I left Florida's treasure coast to work as an OTR trucker. I miss the Atlantic. Keep them coming.
Nathan, thanks! Glad you're enjoying the videos. An OTR trucker, sounds pretty cool. Just not enough time in life to do everything. Best, Dan
Just another day at the office ! Love it keep it up
Thanks AJ! I appreciate it! Best, Dan
Thanks for the "deck footage"... keep it coming!
Marc, I def will. That one was an "accident" but I'll be doing deck footage on purpose starting next trip. Best, Dan
You are the most impressive water hunter I've ever seen buddy. Way to go. It's a art to do what you do and you make it look easy.
Thanks Buck! Much appreciated! Best, Dan
Dan thanks for posting love the videos... right through the eyes great shot man.
Bob, really glad you're enjoying them! I've enjoyed putting them up! Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 s
Love the top side footage.....beautiful boat
Thanks Anthony. I def like the deck footage as well and will be doing a lot more of that starting next trip. Thanks for the boat compliment, I kinda like her too! Best, Dan
Wonderful job, I will share your videos with my friends
Get ready pro 🥇
The million is coming 🥇😚
Thanks HA! Really glad you're enjoying the videos and thanks for telling your friends about them! Best, Dan
Deck footage!!!! Thanks! It’s really hard to tell how big those monsters are until their in the boat!...then there’s also the grunting!😂
MHAP, yeah I'd like to take the credit for the deck footage but in truth I just forgot to cut the Camera off. Lol. I will be doing that as normal procedure with future dives. I'll try to cut back on the grunting as well! Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 like the deck footage and maybe a little post dive commentary of the catch. As always love the vids. Heading out in the am for the Wrightsville Beach spearfishing tourny. Take care brother
@@j.d.williams6882 hi friend
@@danmacmahon3973 hi friend
@@j.d.williams6882 JD, Back in '79 We fished a 44'Thompson w 4bandits out of AJMcGirts. I found an old ticket and we were getting 60cents for giant blackbelly gags , 70 for scamp. Also tons of pink porgy & vermillion, RedSnaps , Silk (Yelloweyes)... The AJs were so big 100-120 lbs, fishhouse wouldn't buy... the scamps were in 90' and plentiful. TheGoodOleDays, Peaceout
Best fish hunting video ever!!!
Thanks Yiannis! Best, Dan
Amazing work man.. huge fan.
Thanks Chad! Really appreciate it! Best, Dan
Is it just me, but I've noticed (from watching spearfishing channels) that the fish are a lot less wary of spear fishers at deeper depths?
NB46820, No that's probably true a lot of the time. Not too many people dive out there and I'm sure a lot of those fish have never seen a diver before. That is somewhat balanced out by the 3-4 minute bottom time and just the sheer distance off shore they are. But I def agree with you, on average, the deeper, the less wary. Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 good answer
@@yonamoesta8921 hi friend
@@danmacmahon3973 not really,, it's the pressure of deeper depths that make them looks like unwary of their sorounding,, It's very hard to move under deeper water because of chemical composition in living animals such o2 and h2,, because tendency is to bring them up to surface which will kill them,, but they need it to stay alive,,they have swim bladder that counter that reaction,, but fish have to use h2o for that swim bladder to function correctly it's a long process in their system that's why they'd rather be move slowly and looking like unwary,, to save energy,, but when it's needed they can move fast also,, but not for a very long time,, ( have you noticed a fish burst?)😀 It's short, because of that,, and my point is coming in,😀😂 shooting the fish in the head will not kill them fast , as most animal and human are most likely to die,, it will only shutdown thier vision and tail function,,(to swim),, it means they're still feeling pain,, the best way is to bring Them up to the surface as fast as you can after you shoot them,, because their body will react and move fast,, wasting o2 and h2,, making the swim bladder conserves it's contents and the gills will still process the h2o and o2 convertibg and eventually shut thier nervous system,, that is why if you bring the fish to the surface quickly they've bloated gut!!😀 It's called compressed air in their system,, and it'll kill them in more humane way,,,. And if you still reading my comment at this moment,, you're a saint!!😂😂😂😂🥴🥴
at that depth fish think you are also a fish.. mostly curious
very cool & easy...I like the way you are like this ...keep it up dudes...keep safe...God bless👏🙏
Thanks Ai, glad you're enjoying the videos! Best, Dan
That long shot on the gag was bruuutal 😂😂😂
Brady, I think he thought he was outside the Speargun's range! Best, Dan
Love the boat shots at the end of the diving! Definitely gives an idea of how big the fish are, would be great to see some more of that.
JO, I liked it too, will def be doing more of that starting next trip! Best, Dan
That deck footage brought your video to a whole new level. Thanks.
Thanks Bill, I enjoyed the deck footage as well. I'll be doing a lot of that in future dives. Best, Dan
Cool video,thanks Dan
Glad you liked it Randy! Best, Dan
Winter diving with thick wetsuits =a lot of grunting even for the youngins , another great video sir👍
BB, lol, yeah and that was trying not to! Glad you enjoyed the video. Best, Dan
hauling all that weight up from the bottom will make YOU grunt , for sure
Well done Dan!! Nice Deck video too! ❤️❤️
Thanks Beth! I liked the deck footage as well. Will positively be doing more of that in the future! Best, Dan
Dan MacMahon are we going to see you at the St Pete Open Spearfishing tournament Aug 15th?
I love this night spearfishing tulad yan doon sa amin 5 or 7 mtrs lang single dive
Thanks LL, glad you liked it! Best, Dan
Nice fishing i love it keep safe god bless my new friend watching from abu dhabi uae
Hey JR, wow, Abu Dhabi! That's def on the other side of the world! Glad you enjoyed the videos my friend and you stay safe as well! Best, Dan
Damn that first Gag. Awesome shot
Thanks AC, I like it when they go down like that! Best, Dan
Bro your shots are lazer!!! All stone shots, with or without the powerheads...except that one. But still very impressive!!! I would’ve been scared the fish would swim off with my spear. I’m a free diver, no tanks, but this video gave me a new perspective on scuba. And that set up you have with multiple Spears and PHs that is very cool!!! First time viewer, now new subscriber. Thanks for sharing!!! Be safe out there.
Thanks Shane, really glad you're enjoying the videos! I enjoy free diving as well, just don't get a chance to do it as often anymore. Really appreciate your comments! Best, Dan
Lots of worm dip. 😂
The funny thing is you hardly ever see a worm (parasite) in an Eastern GOM AJ. I haven't seen one in years. Def not like the Atlantic fish! Best, Dan
The best video ..👍👍👍
ALB, thanks for the compliment brother! Much appreciated! Best, Dan
Wow. ,amazing skill for the shoot, ,nice good job
Thanks NB, much appreciated! Best, Dan
Good content....keep it coming
NQ, thank you! I def am planning on it. Best, Dan
That's crazy bro wow u done that like a pro be keen to follow your journey. Watching from all the way in new Zealand. 💪
Thanks Jax! Wow, New Zealand, that's def on the other side of the world! Best to you over there! Dan
Putting in work on those AJ’s Dan! Very nice.
Thanks Barry! Glad you liked it! Best, Dan
Appreciate the comments. First time I’ve ever heard mention of “properly weighted gun” other than with regard to muzzle flip. What exactly were you referring to when you said that?
Thanks!
Alan, on a free diving gun, most prefer it to float when there's no spear in it. On a Scuba gun, most prefer it to sink when "Spearless" so it doesn't float to the surface. I like to weight the gun on the very butt end to make the butt sit on the bottom while the front floats up at a 45 or so degree angel to make it easy to find if you've tossed it down with no spears in it. I am not a fan of filling the handle with melted lead as it puts the added weight where your hand holds the gun. Weighting it with a piece of stainless on the very butt end helps with the overall leverage of the guns weight on your wrist. So putting the weight there, makes the gun sink and reduces the actual weight on your wrist, a def win win. I hope that helps! Best, Dan
Hello friend, I am a fan of your videos and I would like to know if the explosive tips are sold somewhere or do you manufacture them because I fish in the Bahamas and there are too many sharks?
Awsome. Curious about the power tips though. Mine are different.
Heck Yeah, some deck shots, good pile of AJ's. I missed seeing you pick up one of your power heads, but i'm sure you got it. Keep up the killing brother, great job, be safe.
Thanks BT, I gotta watch that video and see if I left one behind! After watching it while editing, I def saw what you guys are talking about as far as deck footage. It was cool to see the catch on the deck. I'll def be doing more of that in the future. Best, Dan
Wow multiple shoots.good job
Thanks Neil! Much appreciated! Best, Dan
really like the deck footage
MF5, I do too and will def be doing more of that in the future! Best, Dan
question on the PH, is the spear the firing pin? I'd love to see a video on how you assemble them. so simple, so fast.
I'm also realizing the beauty of deep short dives, is sharks don't have time to show up... you're gone before they zone in.... haha
MrB, yes, with this design, the spear acts as the firing pin. Other designs have a built in firing pin. And you're right, shorter dives def give the Sharks less time to show up. Best, Dan
Good job. Be happy from Indonesia
Key LI, thanks, much appreciated! Best to you over there in Indonesia! Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 thanks
Awsome video! This AJs look huge. Just wondering because I’ve never seen it before. What’s the deal with the plastic tips you add onto the tip of your spear gun? Is it so it doesn’t Pearce all the way through the fishes body?
Alex, thanks, glad you enjoyed it! That's an Aluminum casing that's machined to hold a rifle cartridge. The spear point acts as a firing pin. Commonly called a "slip on" Powerhead. Can be used to take down large fish or for personal protection. Best, Dan
What gun/spear setup is that? Seems to be very well setup.
Maybe make a video of it?
Need to find some more boat friends on treasure Coast.
Luis, it's a home made gun. I'll def plan on doing a video on the gun as soon as time permits. Thanks for watching, Best, Dan
Awesome dive Sir. Thats a good meat haul of reef donkeys right there.
Thanks Monty, I appreciate you watching! Best, Dan
Although jealous as hell i appreciate you taking us along and sharing your dives with us. My gills are drying out and there is only so much fine tunning on gear you can do... iam Ready!!!!
Wow, what a sharp shooter!
Thanks MTR2020, much appreciated! Best, Dan
Wow!! Amazing....
Thanks Homer! Much appreciated! Best, Dan
Enjoy your deck footage.
Looks like your crew is a tight one. Hard to find divers that like/ not afraid to spearfish because of the sharks. Guess will have to go alone. Love the thump of your PH's! Sounds like a suppressor, of course more quite. Like James Bond movies! Holy crap, so many fishes!!! Huge AJ's bro.
Thanks RV, they're def both a couple of good guys, I'm lucky to have had them for 20+years. As far as the PH's, the deeper you go, the quieter they are. We can't legally use them inside the 120' line, so I never get to hear them in really shallow stuff. Thanks for your comments, much appreciated! Best, Dan
Nice fish Dan👍👍👍
Thanks EM! Best, Dan
Yea dan it’s a good good luk wow 😮 me like see it big fish in the boat must be good like how u attack them on rush love it wish if I was there 🙏🏿
Thanks MB! I appreciate it. Is that you in your avatar? Where is that at? Best, Dan
Awesome dive, congrats. Would you mind If I ask what caliber/Brand are those powerheads?
Recif, I have the aluminum cases made up by a machine shop so there's no brand. The cartridge is a Russian 7.62-54R Military round. Best, Dan
That gag shot tho.. sheesh
Hey Dan, how many spots do currently dive, and do you dive full time for a living?, absolutely love the videos.
Well, I have about 3000 spots on my plotter that I've dove at least once. Yes, I dive full time for a living. Really glad you're enjoying the videos! Best, Dan
Just found your channel. Great video. What size and make is the boat
Hey Jerome, welcome and glad you liked the video. It's a 44' Tempest that I basically tore down to the stringers and rebuilt into a custom dive boat. She will def get the job done! Best, Dan
Very nice
Thanks BG, much appreciated! Best, Dan
Nice to see some deck footage.
Thanks Paul, gotta admit, it was an accident, just forgot to turn camera off before getting out of the water. I will be doing deck footage starting next trip. Best, Dan
As a spearo from the Mediterranean, this is unusual because of the scuba tanks, but I believe it’s way more ethic and less damaging compared to the disasters that even professional fishermen do here with nets, in the sea. Just one note, at first I thought the shot immediately knocked out the AJs but I realised for some it didn’t, maybe a deep stab with the knife whenever possible?
Enjoy the ocean, dive safe
Hey Buio, thanks you for your comments. I appreciate them. It's def a "green" way yo commercial fish compared to other methodologies. No by catch, no unwanted or undersized small fish caught and discarded. No damage from nets, longlines, traps, etc...
Usually I PH AJ's and it's almost always instantly fatal. I do carry a Kill Knife but hardly ever use it.
Thanks you for the well wishes and I wish you the best as well. Dan
Pretty work. Definitely like the deck footage. Easier to realize the size of the fish!
Thanks Blake, I'll def be doing deck footage on all future videos. Glad you liked the video! Best, Dan
Dan we need more videos am watching old ones for the pass months
boy, those fish are bigger than they appeared in the water!!! Beggin' your pardon, but what kind of fish were those, what texture is the meat, and how do you cook them? Just a lanlubber here. Like catfish, bass, cod is ok, but really like orange roughy and flounder. Like salmon, if its fixed the way I like it. Despise tilapia, boring fish. Really like orange roughy and flounder though.
Alot braver than I ever would, gettin' in that water where the fish are bigger than I me!
Hi Cheri, the bigger ones are Greater Amber Jack and the others are Gag Grouper. Gags are a light colored mild top of the line fish for eating. AJ's have a fishier, darker meat but are delicious when fresh and properly prepared. Thanks for watching, Best, Dan
Great dive....when I used to live in Hawaii, these fish were called Kahala, and they frequently were wormy.... just curious if in your waters the AJ’s are not wormy?
In the atlantic they are, in the gulf they are not. Nice white flaky meat!
@@redcrackeroutdoors3234
But the Almacos taste better!
No
Lee Asnin.... yes they are very wormy more often than not.... butt!!!! there's nothing to it if they are thoroughly cooked they don't hurt you... or you can choose to remove them pre-cooking there's different methods of doing so ...... amberjacks and also for sure members of the Drum family especially big black drum are always full of worms those are two species I can think of off the top of my head
@@redcrackeroutdoors3234 yo brother amberjacks on the west coast of Florida are just as for me as those on the East just my two cents God bless brother
Awesome video my friend
Thanks Laz, I appreciate you watching and your comments! Best, Dan
Wow amezing.
Thanks WS! Much appreciated! Best, Dan
Holy stringer Batman! That’ll fill the freezer fast.
Thanks Todd, the funny thing is I'm not allowed to keep any IFQ commercial fish for personal consumption. I have to sell them to my wholesale buyer , so they're taken off my quota. Then, if I want, I can buy them from my wholesaler to take home. But you're right, that would def fill the freezer fast! Best, Dan
As Always 👍 Viva Cristo Rey 😎✌️
Thanks Tony! Much appreciated! Best, Dan
Once again ...amazing diver you are. Keep it coming. Love the deck footage with all the fish. God bless.
Athancpt, thank you! Really appreciate you watching and your comments. Best, Dan
บ้านผมทำแบบนี้ไม่ได้ สกูบ้ายิงปลา แต่ก็สุดยอดครับ
ED, I don't know what you're saying but thank you for watching and the best to you and your diving. Dan
Good job.
Thanks John, much appreciated and I'm glad you enjoyed it! Best, Dan
Very nice videos sir..sorry for the silly question but what are those round heads that your are applying at the shaft front ;; an what is their use?? Thx in advance..
Hey ave k, they're a machined aluminum casing that holds a rifle cartridge. Utilizes the spear point as a firing pin. Commonly called a "slip on" power head. Usually used for personal protection or for taking large fish in deep water. Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 thank you for replying to my question..here in greece is illegal using those heads and that's the reason I haven't ever seen or heard about it..keep up the good work..stay safe..
Nice fish gud size🐠🐟👍
Thanks KM and thanks for watching! Best, Dan
Nice... Video
Thanks Feldy, I appreciate it. Best, Dan
Nice shoot
What are you putting on the arrow? I have not seen anything like this before, could you explain a little more about it.This device is also bought there, and also for what fish is it mostly used?
OK, it's a machined aluminum casing that holds a rifle cartridge. It uses the spear point as a firing pin. Commonly called a "slip on" power head. Usually used for large fish in deep water or for personal protection. Best, Dan
Wow,nice idle❤
RB, thank you! Thanks for watching, Best, Dan
Awesome videos Dan! What is that bullet you use for amberjacks is been sold to the stores or you make them?
The Powerhead he makes for his team . He has a local machine shop make the blank aluminum casings , and he adds the rest . He chose to use a Russian military rifle round ( 7.62x54R ) and it puts out the explosive power he needs to kill the bigger fish , or for protection . That cartridge can be purchased on-line in already sealed primers and bullets to protect against moisture , and has plenty of power to still work fine in deeper water .
What’s the thing you’re putting on the end of the spear ?
Hard day at work!
You're getting old grunting that much. Lol
Rick, lol, I am def getting there. I almost edited the grunts out like I try to do with any colorful language but decided that it is what it is. So for good or bad, the grunts made the cut! Best, Dan
Beautiful boat. How are the new Suks working out?
Hey Randy, I love 'em! Better on fuel and they are vastly better in the rough stuff. Those Duo-Props are kinda like 4 wheel drive, they will allow you to slug it out at slower speeds with no loss in fuel economy. Pretty amazing! Best, Dan
Inny, Minny, mighty, moooooo. Take your pick.
Thank you for the thrill Dan 👍
Boom boom boom, out go the Lights.
Couldn't have gotten a better shot on that Gag.👍
Thanks Tony! The MG is still one of my favorite areas to dive! Best, Dan
Nice again. Awesome video. At last we got a view of the fish on the deck. Have you ever came across Great Whites ?
Jozef, yeah I forgot to cut the camera off before climbing on boat. Lol, I'll leave it on when we get back out there. Got a tropical system in the Gulf right now so no diving for a bit. I've seen 3 GW up close and personal in my career. 2 were kinda Hairy and one was a swim by. Glad you like the videos! Best, Dan
Amazing💪💪💪
Thanks AP! Glad you liked it! Best, Dan
Excellent job and professional fishing! What is the name of these performances that are installed for large fishing especially in abrjak fish?
Professional fishing with bottles 😱
what is the name of this piece used in front of the harpoon
Dan those were some monster AJs. Nice gag also. Where do you get your PH. And is there a license or something that you need. I want some of them. Great video brother
Thanks David, I appreciate your comments. As far as the PH's go, I have the aluminum casing's made by a machine shop and do the rest myself. I think Speargods.com carries something really similar for retail sale. Best, Dan
Amazing nice
Thanks SC! Glad you liked them! Best, Dan
What kind of gun u use if u don’t mind. Them bullets are awesome and fast. 👍👍
BMG, It's a home made gun we make ourselves. Roughly based on an older Sea Hornet but utilizing better quality parts and tighter tolerances. Thanks for watching, Best, Dan
Lol dude said he put the silencer on a speargun.
Hey SS, lol, it would be cool to have a silencer but a .30 Caliber PH is def not silencing anything (except the fish)! Best, Dan
scuba diving and harpoon hunting, you're doing an inhumane massacre
NH, not at all. Commercial spear fishing accounts for well less than 1% of the commercial bottom fish fishery in the Gulf of Mexico. Thanks for watching, Dan
I agree with you Numan it is illegal to spearfish with scuba diving equipment.
Zipkinin ucuna taktigi sey ne ve nasil oluyor da baliklar kacmiyor
Numan hammanci really scuba diving and ( Harpoon hunting?) ..... shut the complete freak up about something you don't know anything about and by the way even if you do you're still a moron don't like it go to another site Happy Days !!!!!! N-KAY!!!!!
@@blogakiasbloger1726 wow are you kidding me did you just say what I thought you did it's illegal to spear fish with scuba gear?? Dude go smoke another bowl and while you're at it beat it get the freak out of here go and study something like tree bark or you know what I mean you know study beach sand and maybe you'll get some answers
Wow nice catch
Thanks Dheal! I appreciate you watching! Best, Dan
That's insane!!!
Thanks Bolton, I really enjoy diving the Middle Grounds! You just never know out there! Best, Dan
Awesome.... awesome.... bollocks. Cold blooded killing. I'd give an arm and a leg to be locked up in a room with you to give you a good piece of my mind.
@@johncharles2782 I was typing about "insanely badass" you idiot!
Hey Dan, which powerheads do you like using best?
RRI, if I was never going over 130' or so, I'd go with a .223 every time. In deeper stuff, I prefer a 7.62/54R. Best, Dan
What caliber PH do you use?
7.62x54R
Amazing......
Thanks Juhandri! Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 🖒🖒✍
Amazing dio fhising super fhis
what kind of speargun is that? (brand? ) and where it can be found? thanks super nice video.
Hey Hugo, it's a home made gun we build ourselves. Roughly based on an older Sea Hornet but utilizing better quality parts. Thanks for watching, Best, Dan
Hey Hugo it's a speargun!! LOL just messing with you but it's the kind of gun that actually spears fish which makes it a speargun...😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
Nice.
Thanks Beau! Best, Dan
Great stuff Dave!! Please keep the deck footage coming!
Thanks Patrick! Starting next trip, I'll def be doing deck footage. Wish I'd have done it over the years but I always cut the camera off when I reached the boat. Best, Dan
Help.my channel
Never dive alone.
I agree, I always take "Old Painless" with me! Thanks for watching, Best, Dan
This is so cool man. I hope someone can give me a spare equipment to start this kind of hobby that i dream. Shout Our Spearfishing Ph.
Thanks SE, glad you enjoyed it! Best, Dan
I really like this fishing method i bet they taste way better than fishs killed with suffocation method ( the common one)
VT, well I'm a tad biased but I sure agree! Best, Dan
Do you have below deck storage to ice up the fish?
SW, yes, when I built her, I put in 3 under deck fish boxes, each capable of holding roughly 2000 Lbs of iced down fish. I usually start with two filled boxes of ice and one empty box to begin the trip with. Works beautifully and the 3 compartment design allows for changing the weight distribution if needed. Great question. Best, Dan
What &where did you get your power head units you were using ?
Larry, I had a machine shop make the aluminum casings up and do the rest myself. Neptonics (813-867-3250) and Spear Gods (727-432-1967) both have similar ones for sale. Best, Dan
can't wait to see those fish on the surface.
Thanks Thang, I've def been trying to show more deck footage and have made it something I now regularly do. Best, Dan
I have always felt powerheads are the safest most humane way to spearfish. The sharks don't move in because of the
BOOM.. and the fish that are harvested never hear it. We mostly used 357 but I have several different ones.
I don't have any 7.62x54
That's the equivalent of a 30-06
Ha that's a BLAST
IBB55, I def agree, painless for the fish and safer for the diver. I like the 7.62/54R because they still have enough "oomph" to get it done in deep water. Thanks for watching and your comments. Best, Dan
bonjour jaime cette video jaimerai savoir ce que vous mettez au bout de la fleche pour assomer les sereol sol vous plait
Good job
Thanks AMT, glad you enjoyed it! Best, Dan