EPIC Canadian Spearfishing! 🇨🇦

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  • @PNWSamson
    @PNWSamson  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for watching! If you enjoyed the video, don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future content. Feel free to leave a comment with your thoughts or any questions you might have-I'd love to hear from you. Share the video with your friends, and check out the links in the description for more ways to stay connected. Your support means a lot!

  • @CroftyAdventures
    @CroftyAdventures 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Absolutely unreal. Thanks for all these videos.
    My Evolve CT9 just arrived in the mail a few weeks back and I finally got out to sooke to get my first greenling.
    No grocery stores were harmed.
    Hopefully see you out there one day!

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@CroftyAdventures haha awesome dude! That's exciting. Happy hunting, thanks for the comment and happy you enjoyed the vid!

  • @Hoojo
    @Hoojo 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I just found your channel. Seriously quality content brother. I'm an Vancouver Islander born and raised, it's awesome to see these places. Respect.

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Thanks dude! Happy to share. Honestly, it's too amazing not too. So many people have no idea how accessible and amazing our ocean is. And that you don't need to dish out $5000 on scuba gear to enjoy the same views. Freediving and snorkeling can be just as rewarding. I love it.

    • @cmcmillan22
      @cmcmillan22 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same! Always wondered about spear fishing here!

  • @sebf8
    @sebf8 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Thanks for making such great content

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      My pleasure man! I really appreciate the tip. It all helps out greatly. Cheers!

  • @AquaticMonkey
    @AquaticMonkey 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    😍😍😍 that viz!!! Incredible man!

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Right?! Hopefully it sticks around into next week!

  • @JumboCanvas
    @JumboCanvas 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Just spent a week fishing for these species at nelson island. Wish I could've seen under the water like you did tho, incredible video!

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks! And no doubt! I bet it was still a blast though. Such majestic fish to view underwater. And super tasty as well. Best of both worlds! Thanks for the comment! 🙏

  • @janamel7
    @janamel7 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love all your videos and this one was truly epic. Thanks for posting all your footage. So fun seeing your adventures, fishy views (and good eats) ❤

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm really happy to hear that! This was one of my favorite trips in a while. Having that break, although I wanted, made me itch to get in the water. The wait was worth it!

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Although unwanted*

  • @vancity2349
    @vancity2349 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Congrats man on a great video show casing the PNW waters and sea life. You were pumped before your big toe got in the water lol...so glad the vis was clear, love the seals too...

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Cheers! And that I was haha. The break, although unfortunate, gave me a new found appreciation of our waters. Going on that dive was icing on the cake. Doesn't get too much better around here!

  • @WildWaterWomanLisa
    @WildWaterWomanLisa 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Unreal conditions! Great video buddy - thanks for sharing!

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks! Let's go diving soon. I wanna catch the Salmon in CR!

  • @erinlpalmer8410
    @erinlpalmer8410 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Bud, the custom gun is wicked!!! Glad this was the dive you got to pop it's cherry on 🤟🏻

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Haha for sure! Brett is such a dope guy. I hope the video made him proud!

    • @bickertonco
      @bickertonco 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@PNWSamson Thanks dude, stoked for you to use one.

  • @spencerrolls
    @spencerrolls 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Epic video. Loved seeing the kiddos and that water clarity was unreal.

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Haha thanks, I love when they tag along. And no doubt, the visibility was next level.

  • @Westcoastchillout
    @Westcoastchillout 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Sick man!! love it! From a lower mainland local!

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Wicked dude! I'm in the lower mainland 50% of the time. Good times!

  • @afulhouse
    @afulhouse 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great video, made my day. 😎🇨🇦☮️

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No way! Happy to hear that. Thanks! 🙏

  • @NorthernScavenger
    @NorthernScavenger 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is awesome! We don't have a spearfishing scene in Nova Scotia, but this gets me hyped to one day check out the west coast waters

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice dude! I'm from Nova Scotia. I've yet to dive back east. Can't spearfish but I'd love to see some blue fin tuna or even a great white in Canadian waters. On the bucket list. If you're ever on Vancouver Island, reach out!

  • @atop147
    @atop147 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Just subscribed brother! Solid content. Really shows the beautiful water of BC. Thanks dude.

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks! So many people have no idea how phenomenal it is. We are definitely lucky!

  • @dexterfreediver
    @dexterfreediver 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That viz!! Awesome video man, one of your best.

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks bro! Yeah, the conditions were amazing.

  • @hankthediver
    @hankthediver 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’ve been diving for a while now and you are inspiring me to start spear fishing, too cool to pass up.

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's a lot of fun. I just go to see the wildlife most of the time, bringing home dinner is the added bonus!

  • @codywise8114
    @codywise8114 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amazing video my dude! We're sailing through the inside passage from AK this month and this inspired me to get a bunch of gear and try it out!

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks man and wicked! For sure, if you're on a boat get some gear for sure!

  • @stephenchrist1575
    @stephenchrist1575 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As usual, your vid is bomber! That viz was unreal!

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks bro! And we totally lucked out. I wish I was back there as I type this!

  • @daviddawson4091
    @daviddawson4091 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Sweet!

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Cheers!

  • @MikeSmith-qq7gw
    @MikeSmith-qq7gw 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    loving the music selection for these videos. Added cactus flower to the playlist

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks! Honestly, sometimes the most time consuming part is finding a song that goes with the vibes. Happy to know the searching pays off!

  • @TaylorGraeme
    @TaylorGraeme 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great video! I grew up in Qualicum, brings back memories..Let me know if you ever plan a trip to Todos Santos, we can shoredive for grouper, pargo, sierra, and amberjack!

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Damn that sounds amazing! Maybe I'll add that spot to the list. Cheers!

  • @jettwilliams2535
    @jettwilliams2535 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Awesome vis, awesome video
    Come here to from nz

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cheers! NZ? No way. I didn't think I'd have people viewing from there. New Zealand is on the list, it looks amazing!

  • @howardlashbrook8500
    @howardlashbrook8500 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just subscribed to your channel and I love it thanks for sharing

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I appreciate the sub! The adventures are a blast, I'm happy people find value in the edits. Cheers!

  • @michelebknight
    @michelebknight 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Puns A+
    Such beautiful captures of the kelp forests👌

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Haha cheers! Gotta bust out the dad jokes.

  • @KelpWolf
    @KelpWolf 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Makes me want to get in the ocean soon. Nice video, I would love to dive up there!

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Do it! Always a good time. And yeah, we have some amazing waters. Where are you from?

  • @bickertonco
    @bickertonco 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great video as usual, buddy.

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cheers dude! Thanks for the gun!

  • @IntuitiveIQ
    @IntuitiveIQ 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice video. Reminds me of diving in the kelp beds in California. Now I’m in Thailand and getting into Spearfishing here. 😁

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wicked! I'm sure it's just as beautiful in other ways. Hard to beat kelp though!

  • @sharethelove5034
    @sharethelove5034 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    It’s soooo beautiful I could just cry. ❤ thank you Chris. The great thing is selective fishing.

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      It is isn't it? Cold water diving is where it's at. So beautiful. And yeah, spearfishing looks brutal from the outside looking in but we care more for our environments than the vast majority. Or at least the people I dive with do.

  • @stephenbrody2717
    @stephenbrody2717 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very cool vid man, it’s 3am i could not sleep found this and now I really cant go to sleep. 😂 great visibility and a lot of life under the kelp. In the Bay Area we don’t see nearly that much when we urchin and abalone dive. Always love San Juan’s and Vancouver island. We won’t all move up at once. Hopefully. Great new gun. Can’t wait to see more vids from you bro

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Stephen! You guys have great white sharks to worry about too right? That mixed with bad visibility would have me a little freaked out haha. Especially while spearfishing. We don't always have conditions like that and depending on the area, big schools of rockfish are a rare sight. But we definitely had it good that day! I'd love to make it down to California one day and explore. Hopefully some kelp left by the time I do!

  • @backspace0071
    @backspace0071 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is truly EPIC! Love your message at the end lol Please keep making these awesome vids and let the hypocrites be jealous ;) Spearfishing is a great way to connect with nature and appreciate what nature offers. I will learn freediving soon, hopefully after passing AIDA 3, I can try spearfishing myself. Your videos keep me pumped lol

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much! Sorry for the late reply. And totally true, people who have never gone into the ocean try tell me what to do... They don't have that same level of appreciation and understanding that we do that's for sure. It's the ultimate way to connect with mother nature and the food that ends up on the table. Good luck on your journey, it's an exciting one!

  • @mikewtull
    @mikewtull 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I only just started dropping crab traps off of my paddle board, and now your videos have got me wanting to spear fish/dive for crab!! I'm heading to East 2 West today for some recon.

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Nice dude! Yeah, it's definitely a fun and rewarding time. I hope you find the equipment you're looking for!

  • @xerxes_ysz
    @xerxes_ysz 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love your channel, Chris! I just moved to the central island two months ago, have only done a handful of dives, and haven't found a site like this. Indeed breathtaking!

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The west coast of the island is where it gets amazing! I don't see too much kelp between Campbell River and Victoria. I don't think I see any around Nanaimo. Don't get me wrong, diving around Nanaimo is awesome in its own way, but the life you see on the west coast is incomparable.

    • @xerxes_ysz
      @xerxes_ysz 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@PNWSamson Damn can't wait to pay a visit to the west coast! Might start off with Tofino

  • @Dru338
    @Dru338 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video...
    Man, i need to get in the water.
    Weekends in the summer load up for me. Took the dog for a walk on the beach last week and the viz looked incredible..

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Get in man! The sea is good for the soul. I hear ya though, life can get hectic.

    • @Dru338
      @Dru338 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@PNWSamson
      Litterally can feel the day wash off me when i do!

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No doubt!

  • @abcd-jq1sy
    @abcd-jq1sy 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amazing shots, both camera and spear

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Cheers! The conditions were something else. I love big schools of fish amongst kelp.

  • @SaltwaterSean
    @SaltwaterSean 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome as always

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks brother!

  • @taeyeonhahn90
    @taeyeonhahn90 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Love this update

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks! Happy to be with the family again. 🙂

  • @backroadmonkeys1622
    @backroadmonkeys1622 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Pretty inspiring buddy. I go up to Rugged Point, Side Bay, and Brooks often with my RIB and want to get into spear fishing.

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Wicked! Those would be beautiful areas to explore. Spearfishing is amazing, rewarding and sustainable. You definitely appreciate the fish you catch that's for sure!

  • @susanlane6663
    @susanlane6663 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Sure glad I just found your site !

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awesome! Happy you like it. ✌️

  • @stevejohn
    @stevejohn 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    this is unreal. I just started crabbing by hand this year off our sailboat. I need to try free diving and spearfishing

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      For sure! Crabbing is awesome too though and a great entry level way to learn to breath hold harvest. You are already well on your way!

  • @DUDE72341
    @DUDE72341 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    sweet footage....great content!

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! I'm just the middle man. The diving was phenomenal!

  • @GoldVP...
    @GoldVP... 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I'm so late...let's watch!!! 🍻
    Butterfly World???
    You drove right past my house, on the way to Coombs!!! Literally 75ft from the highway haha!! ❤
    Yes edited, because it's taken me an hour to watch this vid, while tending to fam, but wow clean crisp video, excellent harvesting, and yes...those who buy fish from grocery stores, usually come from fish farms, all over the world.....get them out!! Fresh, and nothing but!! Cheers 🇨🇦 🍻

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      No way! Beautiful area. That butterfly world is for sale! I wish I had 2 million at my disposal haha. And that's just it, people who make those comments do so out of concern. No hate from me, I just like to educate them.

    • @GoldVP...
      @GoldVP... 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@PNWSamson I'm actually surprised it's open. About 5yrs ago they were going to close down, so knowing it's still going is great. Ya I've lived at my place for over 7yrs, and it's like being in a city with all the traffic, and ambulances almost hourly haha

  • @AlaskaBoys
    @AlaskaBoys 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That’s some great visibility👍👍 there.

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Dude, epic. I wish I was there right now!

  • @urgrandmascar
    @urgrandmascar 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love it man! 👍

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! 🙏

  • @FlossyRoxx
    @FlossyRoxx 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The kids are getting so big!!!

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I know! Makes me happy/sad. Let's dive soon! Working my 7/7 shift!

  • @anonymuz_guy9820
    @anonymuz_guy9820 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Super cool footage!

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I appreciate that! Happy you enjoyed it.

  • @yakoubbonnie
    @yakoubbonnie 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    recently stumbled upon your channel and love the videos man. I live up in Indian Arm, and was wondering how one gets started on something like this, checking out the local diving store site is a bit overwhelming - what wet suit and snorkel set would you recommend for a complete amateur?

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks, happy you're enjoying the content. Diving up the Indian Arm is my favorite spot around Vancouver. Up around Silver and Granite falls is beautiful. Hmm, yeah it can be a little overwhelming. I'd suggest going into the store and talking to the staff in person. Some manufacturers will fit your body shape better than others when it comes to wetsuits. Fit is the most important thing, but I'd go with a 2 piece open cell 7mm suit. The cressie and beauchat are really nice. Any simple snorkel will do and a low volume mask. Same deal, I'd try a few masks on to ensure you have a good seal. It can be a little stressful and expensive to buy all the gear but it's also super exciting. Once you have it and take care of it, it should last for years.

  • @Wandersailing
    @Wandersailing 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Dream dive right there 🙌

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      100% man let's get out!

  • @RichardJackRobertson
    @RichardJackRobertson 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Its always good how a bit of light, even in shallow water, brings out the lost filtered colours. Don't let the righteous get to you man nor how their evs f the environment. Great vid thanks.

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Haha so true, thanks man. And agreed, a little light goes along way. Those colors definitely popped. Cheers 🥂

  • @brianyxchen
    @brianyxchen 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is amazing content, appreciate the great clips! I went snorkeling a few times in the tropics and loved it! Where would I get started in doing stuff like this here? Visit a local Vancouver dive shop?

    • @diadlo13
      @diadlo13 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      If you go to Diving sports in vancouver they'll be able to answer all your question and help you get geared up. They used to be specialized in freediving gear. They have expended to also include scuba now but definitely still have really strong freediving roots.

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yeah! Diving sports would be a great resource for sure. Check out all the freediving groups too. Freedive BC, Vancouver Island Freediving, Spearfishing and Snorkeling, Snorkeling BC to name a few.

  • @chasingthegoodlifeshorts
    @chasingthegoodlifeshorts 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    On Vancouver island does sea urchin fall under shellfish closures? Or is it kinda more like crab where it dosnt fall under that?

    • @diadlo13
      @diadlo13 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Its just like crab they don't get closed like shellfish.

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah exactly, they are not filter feeders so all good. I wouldn't harvest them from some areas though. For example, near waste water treatment plants, etc.

  • @KingArthurFleck
    @KingArthurFleck 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Brilliant

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Cheers King!

  • @jacksonne1879
    @jacksonne1879 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Whaou! Wonderfull! No risk with white Shark???

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nope! Virtually no risk in British Columbia. We are somewhat lucky in that respect.

  • @justsomeguy6474
    @justsomeguy6474 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Processing is part of the game and is rewarding in itself.

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Couldn't agree more!

  • @tideover
    @tideover 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Profesh AF ! 🤙

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks brother!

  • @marshallbrowne5371
    @marshallbrowne5371 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great size Ling for eating.

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      100% it didn't last long!

  • @chantalrochon3566
    @chantalrochon3566 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amazing BC❤😊

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Totally! Can't beat it!

  • @stevejones924
    @stevejones924 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your channel makes me want to go diving again. I did Scuba but I like these surface supply units out now. One to 30' would be great Question: Is LingCod the same taste as our Fish 'n Chip's cod?

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Do it man! And yeah, they seem like a happy medium between scuba and freediving. I've yet to try one but they look cool. Our fish and chips? I'm assuming you mean British Columbia? You can order fish and chips made with lingcod. You most likely have had Ling fish and chips if you've eaten them in the PNW in the past.

  • @stanf9898
    @stanf9898 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Salute. :)

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Haha I finally got you covered!

  • @marlonprieto9803
    @marlonprieto9803 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Niceee Spearfishing

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Cheers dude!

  • @321Phinney
    @321Phinney 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How do you mount your GoPro to the spear gun? Looks fantastic

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I made a video on how! It's super easy. This video could be 2 minutes shorter haha. th-cam.com/video/LhxBQLcJVbs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=orW1va3OpW89c_zG

  • @quinnculver
    @quinnculver 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice. In Hawaii I'm complaining about 10-15 meters of viz.

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Haha, we call 15m vis "Hawaii vis." I guess everything is relative!

  • @jordansanwald1728
    @jordansanwald1728 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Damn bro

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Epic eh! Such a fun day

  • @petrhermanadventures9509
    @petrhermanadventures9509 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I miss the ocean. I like how you throw in a bit of your family life. My family won't pose for anything public.

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      We gotta dive/collab sometime man! I'd love to get into the ocean one day with you. Haha my kids are 3 and 4. I'm sure they will be running from my camera soon enough lol.

    • @petrhermanadventures9509
      @petrhermanadventures9509 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@PNWSamson Yeah I agree, we should. I would like to come over and see some herring spawn next year. Been a long time since I played around in Seymour Narrows too.

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@petrhermanadventures9509 totally. I have an airbnb. Give me enough notice and I can block off some dates!

  • @dungenesscrab
    @dungenesscrab 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Dove nor cal over 20 years and never had visibility like yours... 😢

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That's a bummer. It's rare but it's like that a few times a year. Not often in the summer. I've seen some epic footage from Not Cal though!

  • @franciscosantos7741
    @franciscosantos7741 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    nice video, what is your camera?

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks! For the underwater stuff, insta 360 ace pro. Above water, Google pixel 7 Pro and Sony AX700.

  • @kaelawhittingham6909
    @kaelawhittingham6909 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi ive been a student at uvic for the last 5 years and I feel like I havent fully taken advantage of this gorgeous place to live. Is there a group I could go with to get started?

    • @eaalbaan
      @eaalbaan 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Check out @uvicfreediving

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you haven't been in the ocean I'd say you're missing out. Never too late! Check out Vancouver Island freediving, spearfishing & snorkeling on Facebook.

  • @alandame3260
    @alandame3260 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Gotta collaborate with Ollie from primal pursuit. Show him our awesome water's

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That would be dope! Daniel Mann's thing is to "dive everywhere." I should shoot him a message haha.

  • @geordiecompton
    @geordiecompton 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Generally speaking where is this reef

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      West coast of the island! 😁

  • @TheBowhunterinNB
    @TheBowhunterinNB 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I live in NewBrunswick and have been fighting with regulations here to allow spear fishing but it’s illegal as of now . Great video brother

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yeah, so dumb. It's legal here but very restrictive. Basically no spearfishing in fresh water and many salt water species are off limits. What makes me mad is New Brunswick can export a few hundred million in crab each year but you can't hold your breath and dive for one for dinner. So backwards... I'm from NS originally, I'd love to dive on the east coast one day.

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lobster not crab*

  • @dylonswiatek
    @dylonswiatek 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    PUN KING

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Haha yeye 😎👑

  • @selfpsydiver
    @selfpsydiver 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hello from Belarus.

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hello from Canada!

  • @sand_shifter
    @sand_shifter 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How about the sea urchin …. Can eat the roe is great 👍

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Totally! I find them pretty rich, I can usually only eat half a one unless I make pasta. Super healthy too.

  • @MrAaronjo
    @MrAaronjo 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Mannn I wanna learn how to spear fish. I’m a rescue diver but not sure where to go to get taught the basics. Any recommendations? I’m Vancouver based.

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Well, if you're already comfortable in the water that's half the battle! There are a bunch of people around Vancouver and Vancouver Island who teach freediving. Oceanoid is who I received my training from. They are amazing. As for harvesting, I have an educational playlist that covers most of what you need to know. From there, just get some practice and experience freediving before you grab a gun and your set!

  • @manderson7173
    @manderson7173 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Curious about how to make a neck weight 🤔

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hmm, there must be a TH-cam video out there. You just need some lead shot, a bike tube, buckle and some electrical tape. Pretty straightforward I believe!

  • @odoacredacalcutta5085
    @odoacredacalcutta5085 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    could you shoot seals in BC ? how is the meat ?

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not in British Columbia, no. I believe first Nations can. I'd be concerned about their mercury levels. Probably sky high!

    • @odoacredacalcutta5085
      @odoacredacalcutta5085 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@PNWSamson I guess every animal in the ocean that is on top of the food chain and has a long life span has the same problem ? I know for sure also tunas have lots of mercury.

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yeah, exactly. And they eat lots of fish! They hunt seals on the east coast of Canada. They club baby ones. They must be low in mercury due to their age.

  • @jordansanwald1728
    @jordansanwald1728 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The Ling cod or the gun ? Hahahaha

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Haha that was funny. The vibes payed off!

  • @BruceMcKay-gq8yq
    @BruceMcKay-gq8yq 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You have a slight accent. Australia?

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I've been told that before! Some people say Irish. I'm from Nova Scotia but I think my accent is pretty much gone now. Might just be the way I talk haha.

    • @BruceMcKay-gq8yq
      @BruceMcKay-gq8yq 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@PNWSamson say no more. Nova Scotia

    • @BruceMcKay-gq8yq
      @BruceMcKay-gq8yq 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@PNWSamson I just love seeing a fellow island guy getting out there and enjoying it

  • @LearningOfOld
    @LearningOfOld 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What’s the thing around your neck ?!

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Watch the video! Haha. I explain it at 4:05

  • @jamesfindsgold2047
    @jamesfindsgold2047 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Ill be at east to west soon to buy a wetsuit

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wicked dude enjoy the journey!

  • @ThatGuy-xd5fs
    @ThatGuy-xd5fs 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Only 8k followers this is early into finding this

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      My growth has been slow. I think my channel is niche. All good though! I do it for the love of it.

    • @ThatGuy-xd5fs
      @ThatGuy-xd5fs 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@PNWSamson keep making good content travel around get really clear water shots

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Will do! Cheers

  • @sibijames650
    @sibijames650 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I thought spearfishing was illegal in Canada

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It depends on the province. It's legal in British Columbia. Very restrictive in fresh water, somewhat restrictive in the ocean but we can still target most species.

    • @sibijames650
      @sibijames650 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @PNWSamson what's the biggest species that you have which can be legally taken ?

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@sibijames650 technically a salmon shark. I've never seen one nor would I pull the trigger on one though. Halibut or lingcod. Halibut can be massive but they have maximum size restriction. Lingcod can reach 85+ pounds, the biggest I've shot was around 30lbs.

  • @d-monster4340
    @d-monster4340 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great footage but , your Chad speak is lengthy 😢. Best viewed on mute with CC on 😊 .

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@d-monster4340 thanks, not sure what you mean by Chad speak? I don't expect everyone to listen to everything I have to say so no worries.

  • @stevelloyd2581
    @stevelloyd2581 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    After diving 60+ yrs around Vancouver Island hate to report that the bottom fish are so fished out that your killing the future , diving is not about killing anything that moves, very politically incorrect

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@stevelloyd2581 It depends on the person. You can't tell me what diving is about... Some people dive commercially, some dive for photography/videography, some dive for research/education, some dive for conservation and some dive for food. I do all of the above. You seem to click and comment on my spearfishing content but have you watched any of my other videos? The clean up dives and beach cleanups I've coordinated with my friends? The video in which I found over 200 illegally set crab traps off Kitsilano beach? Probably not... Question, are you going on Facebook groups and hounding dive charters about rockfish conservation? Are you emailing bottom trawlers off the west coast of Vancouver Island about their destructive fishing practices? Do you yourself consume seafood? The only meat I consume is self caught from the ocean. No store bought seafood, no steak, no pork, etc. 99% of my diet is plant based. Congratulations on putting in 60 years of diving, that's awesome. Good for you. Please stop acting like I'm the problem. I do a f@#k load for the ocean and do my best to educate people on all the best practices on my channel. Spearfishing is selective and sustainable. I see a rockfish, I point, I shoot. I used to jig all day and catch a dozen before catching a lingcod. Every dive I go on I pick up lures and lines from the ocean's bottom. Again, I'm not the problem.

  • @management2449
    @management2449 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Stop hurting the wildlife!

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm harvesting for myself and family. I choose to source my protein sustainably from the ocean. Although I understand you care for wildlife, as do I, I prefer to know where my seafood comes from. If you want to take aim, go to a grocery store and educate people on overfishing. I am not the problem.

  • @shanefoster6018
    @shanefoster6018 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So legendary love your channel #RESPECT #OCEANIC one day would love to get together and learn from one of the best #INSPIRATIONAL smash #LIKE and #SUBSCRIBE lets get this guy past 20k

    • @PNWSamson
      @PNWSamson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks brother! I'd be happy to take you out diving. I always appreciate the comments and support. Cheers!