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Unbelievable Bahamas Spearfishing | Primitive African Pompano Spearing
In this video, Jack, Ricky, and I head back to the Bahamas to explore new areas on the eastern side of the Bahamas bank. This area has some of the best spearfishing that the Bahamas has to offer, and we capitalized on some incredible fish!
Find me on Instagram: Derek Van Hook derek_van_hook
0:00 Introduction
1:15 First Day Dives
16:35 Second Day Dives
23:44 Sharks and were out!
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EPIC Spearfishing & Camping on a Remote Island
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Had a great time diving with @RyanMyersExpeditions & @CaptainJackSpearo ! Enjoying longer adventure spearfishing videos like this? Let me know in the comments below! I'm shooting for monthly uploads this year, and am focusing on higher quality edits and epic trips like this one! Let me know what you think in the comments below! Find me on Instagram: Derek Van Hook - derek_van_hook...
Spearfishing Hogfish in Key West - Secluded Island Catch and Cook
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Looking to take a break from the reef, we headed to the gulf to avoid the wind and to try to find a few hogfish for fried fish sandwiches at the beach! Follow Derek: derek_van_hook Follow Justin: Justin_van_hook Follow Milan: triplemmartinez Inquiries: VanHookMedia@Outlook.com
Hunting Underwater Caves for Black Grouper in Key West
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Cave diving for Grouper is one of my favorite ways to target these fish! Had a lot of fun making this one. Follow Derek: derek_van_hook Follow Justin: Justin_van_hook Follow Milan: triplemmartinez Inquiries: VanHookMedia@Outlook.com
Key West Grouper Limits - Staying in State Waters
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Every year, we travel to Key West for the opening day of grouper season. This year, new regulations limit our vessel limit of Black Grouper to two if we venture more than three miles from land. Join us as we dive the shallows to catch our limit of one grouper per person in state waters! Follow Derek: derek_van_hook Follow Justin: Justin_van_hook Follow Milan: insta...
Island Camping & Spearfishing Remote Bahamian Reefs
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The sharks on this trip were feisty! Had a great time diving with @RyanMyersExpeditions & @CaptainJackSpearo! Enjoying adventure spearfishing videos like this? I'm shooting for monthly uploads this year, and am focusing on higher quality edits and epic trips like this one! Let me know what you think in the comments below! Find me on Instagram: Derek Van Hook - derek_van_hook 0:00...
Custom vs Production Boats: Which is right for you?
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In this video, I discuss some of the main differences between custom and production boats. I had a great time trialing the Tarpon Bay 19, and am looking forward to seeing more from this manufacturer! I hope you find the video helpful in your search for your first or next boat! If you have any questions, feel free to leave them in the comments below and I will do my best to get to all of them! F...
Flats Boats vs Bay Boats - Which is right for you?
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Flats Boats vs Bay Boats - Which is right for you?
The Story of My Father’s FIRST WAHOO - Years of Challenges and Close Calls
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The Story of My Father’s FIRST WAHOO - Years of Challenges and Close Calls
Spearfishing GIANT Bluefin Tuna | Chasing Foamers in San Diego, California
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Spearfishing GIANT Bluefin Tuna | Chasing Foamers in San Diego, California
Is Ceramic Coating Your Boat Worth It? Waxing vs Ceramic Coating 6-Month Review
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Is Ceramic Coating Your Boat Worth It? Waxing vs Ceramic Coating 6-Month Review
Spearfishing AFRICAN POMPANO in the Florida Keys!
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Spearfishing AFRICAN POMPANO in the Florida Keys!
Commercial Spearfishing the Dry Tortugas with @slinginsteel100
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Commercial Spearfishing the Dry Tortugas with @slinginsteel100
Putting AQUATIC APES on his FIRST Black Grouper with CAPT JACK SPEARO!
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Putting AQUATIC APES on his FIRST Black Grouper with CAPT JACK SPEARO!
Deep Grouper Extractions with SHARKS | Unforgettable Islamorada Spearfishing
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Deep Grouper Extractions with SHARKS | Unforgettable Islamorada Spearfishing
Unbelievable Key West Spearfishing | Early May + Clear Water
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Unbelievable Key West Spearfishing | Early May Clear Water
Grouper Hide and Seek | Key West Grouper Opener
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Grouper Hide and Seek | Key West Grouper Opener
Highs and Lows of Wahoo Spearfishing | Learning From Our Mistakes
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Highs and Lows of Wahoo Spearfishing | Learning From Our Mistakes
ILLEGAL Lobstering?!? The BEST way to catch Lobster in South Florida!
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ILLEGAL Lobstering?!? The BEST way to catch Lobster in South Florida!
10lb Hogfish Challenge - 160 Mile Ocean Crossing to Great Harbour Cay - Bahamas Hogfish Spearfishing
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10lb Hogfish Challenge - 160 Mile Ocean Crossing to Great Harbour Cay - Bahamas Hogfish Spearfishing
Key West Overnight Trip - 2 days of Spearfishing, Deep Dropping and Night Fishing in Key West!
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Key West Overnight Trip - 2 days of Spearfishing, Deep Dropping and Night Fishing in Key West!
Insane Grouper Cave and Schooling Cubera! Key Largo Summer Spearfishing!
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Insane Grouper Cave and Schooling Cubera! Key Largo Summer Spearfishing!
Key West Grouper Limits! Opening Day Black Grouper Spearfishing
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Key West Grouper Limits! Opening Day Black Grouper Spearfishing
Flats Boat vs Poling Skiff: What's the Difference? Hewes Redfisher 18 VS Ankona Native 17 Comparison
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Flats Boat vs Poling Skiff: What's the Difference? Hewes Redfisher 18 VS Ankona Native 17 Comparison
How to catch FLAG Yellowtail Snapper! - Florida Keys Yellowtail Tips and Tricks
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How to catch FLAG Yellowtail Snapper! - Florida Keys Yellowtail Tips and Tricks
Florida Keys Spearfishing Half Day: Grouper, Muttons, Mangroves and Dog Snapper
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Florida Keys Spearfishing Half Day: Grouper, Muttons, Mangroves and Dog Snapper
Maine Archery Bear hunt with Perry’s Guide Service - Bear Down!
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Maine Archery Bear hunt with Perry’s Guide Service - Bear Down!
LOBSTERING at NIGHT? Bully netters are too afraid to get in!
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LOBSTERING at NIGHT? Bully netters are too afraid to get in!
PERSONAL BEST with a NEW GUN! Florida Keys Lobstering and Spearfishing!
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PERSONAL BEST with a NEW GUN! Florida Keys Lobstering and Spearfishing!
Key Largo Lobstering Tips and Tricks: How to use a Lobster Snare!
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Key Largo Lobstering Tips and Tricks: How to use a Lobster Snare!

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @ajhewitt4436
    @ajhewitt4436 18 годин тому

    How much is that worth in Japan? if im not mistaken i would guess over $10,000 American money but if im wrong i do know blue fin tuna is VERY VALUABLE in that region!

    • @DerekVanHook
      @DerekVanHook 17 годин тому

      It is very valuable! However, it is illegal to sell recreationally in California.

  • @mikeandrews6543
    @mikeandrews6543 18 годин тому

    I haven't seen those kinds of scales in a very long time, we used to weigh chickens with them back in the days

    • @DerekVanHook
      @DerekVanHook 18 годин тому

      They are pretty common for weighing fish!

    • @mikeandrews6543
      @mikeandrews6543 18 годин тому

      @@DerekVanHook ok, very handy tools

  • @mikeandrews6543
    @mikeandrews6543 18 годин тому

    First time seeing your channel

  • @mikeandrews6543
    @mikeandrews6543 18 годин тому

    Are there sharks in those waters , are you not afraid of getting attacked by them ?

    • @DerekVanHook
      @DerekVanHook 18 годин тому

      Watch till the end and let me know what you think about the sharks!

  • @giovannilentini3899
    @giovannilentini3899 19 годин тому

    Che mare stupendo quando è calmo

  • @JC-bu8zd
    @JC-bu8zd День тому

    What light are you using ?????

  • @fleastcoastdiver
    @fleastcoastdiver 3 дні тому

    Probably ur best video so far

  • @JamesWilson-lg7bx
    @JamesWilson-lg7bx 3 дні тому

    It looks like your shots don’t have enough power behind them. Don’t know if you can choke up more or put a stronger band on it.

    • @DerekVanHook
      @DerekVanHook 3 дні тому

      I was using a fresh band on this trip and I usually hold the spear at the furthest end of the grip, the Nomad is a heavy pole spear so it’s a bit slower but gets great penetration.

  • @RAWWFishing
    @RAWWFishing 4 дні тому

    Cool video guys

  • @user-ct7du8tt6t
    @user-ct7du8tt6t 4 дні тому

    why is bro gorgeous at 0:11

  • @kylebenkel4068
    @kylebenkel4068 5 днів тому

    Can’t believe that AP got away 😭

  • @freedomwanderer91
    @freedomwanderer91 5 днів тому

    The Bahamas videos are the best.

    • @DerekVanHook
      @DerekVanHook 5 днів тому

      Yes sir! I have one more trip from this summer to post!

  • @hugoaguilar3740
    @hugoaguilar3740 5 днів тому

    I love the content, keep up the good work. By the way, where can I learn how to do this you guys? :)

    • @DerekVanHook
      @DerekVanHook 5 днів тому

      I learned from my dad, but a free diving course is a great learning experience! The key is to dive often and work on your technique!

  • @austindomitrovits7532
    @austindomitrovits7532 5 днів тому

    What cameras are you guys using to film these so clear and cinematic.

    • @DerekVanHook
      @DerekVanHook 5 днів тому

      All of the 1st person footage is shot on GoPros, and I have a Sony A7III with an underwater housing for the cinematic underwater footage! The drone footage is with a Mavic 3 classic.

  • @IntuitiveIQ
    @IntuitiveIQ 5 днів тому

    Also curious how deep you are diving, and how long you are holding your breath, on average? 🙏

    • @DerekVanHook
      @DerekVanHook 5 днів тому

      On this trip, we dove anywhere from 20 to 60 feet. Most of the dives are between a 1:00 and 1:45

  • @IntuitiveIQ
    @IntuitiveIQ 5 днів тому

    Great content, I am a new spearo and loving these videos. I'm curious why you use a pole spear rather than a regular gun. Isn't a regular gun more reliable with fish this big?

    • @DerekVanHook
      @DerekVanHook 5 днів тому

      Guns are more reliable, shoot further, and are much easier to shoot than pole spears, but in the Bahamas, they are illegal. You can only use primitive spearfishing methods in the Bahamas, which is a unique challenge!

  • @Rocket_Runz
    @Rocket_Runz 5 днів тому

    Waterworld fishing 🎣..😮❤❤.

  • @chrisdoerr810
    @chrisdoerr810 5 днів тому

    What a vid, love u and miss u

    • @DerekVanHook
      @DerekVanHook 5 днів тому

      Thanks man! Miss you too! Let’s plan a Bahamas trip!

  • @justinvanhook7021
    @justinvanhook7021 5 днів тому

    Epic video bro !

  • @vinman2001
    @vinman2001 5 днів тому

    Day 1 of asking Derek to catch and release.

    • @DerekVanHook
      @DerekVanHook 5 днів тому

      I caught and released an AP in this video 😭

  • @chrisross5667
    @chrisross5667 8 днів тому

    IMPRESSIVE..BLUE FIN TUNA ON THE SPEAR

  • @slinginsteel100
    @slinginsteel100 8 днів тому

    🎯💯💯

  • @user-qe4ce8uh8o
    @user-qe4ce8uh8o 8 днів тому

    Wow GREA ❤❤

  • @IntuitiveIQ
    @IntuitiveIQ 9 днів тому

    Good one promoting the freedom of California when it’s turned into a totalitarian regime. Or do you think that Navy helicopter wasn’t watching you. 😅

  • @IntuitiveIQ
    @IntuitiveIQ 9 днів тому

    Lol why wouldn’t someone let you spear a fish that swims 40 miles an hour? Most people wouldn’t have a chance, and is it really better to catch it on a hook? 😂😂

  • @OceanEthos
    @OceanEthos 12 днів тому

    Great video! You're certainly not claustrophobic! Nice work!

  • @DerekHernandez-k5x
    @DerekHernandez-k5x 12 днів тому

    Hola

  • @DerekHernandez-k5x
    @DerekHernandez-k5x 12 днів тому

    O

  • @1milgaming669
    @1milgaming669 15 днів тому

    I think it depends on where you fish most of the time. Where I fish (lower Laguna Madre in far South Texas) is extremely shallow. You can fish a traditional bay boat but you won’t be able to get in and out a lot of areas. Most guides down there run flats boats.

    • @DerekVanHook
      @DerekVanHook 14 днів тому

      Absolutely, if you need to get super shallow, a Flats Boat or skiff is the way to go!

  • @josealayon204
    @josealayon204 19 днів тому

    El anzuelo algo grande.... que mierda de pesca

  • @bhuwanthapa1721
    @bhuwanthapa1721 20 днів тому

    Nice short

  • @anthonybernardfamily9258
    @anthonybernardfamily9258 22 дні тому

    And the only reason why we have a lot more people is that they we are the only ones that have the most money 9:32

  • @anthonybernardfamily9258
    @anthonybernardfamily9258 23 дні тому

    Westerners and Westerners who live near and far in North

  • @anthonybernardfamily9258
    @anthonybernardfamily9258 23 дні тому

    2018 days in and my brain 🧠 has no brain 🧠 function to do with anything but I feel 11:39 weeks off today is not good 😊 11:41 months off and no stress 😎 I’m still recovering ❤️‍🩹 but it’s not a good 😊 it’s still the most painful 11:47 weeks off and I’m so grateful 🥹 I have 11:51 11:51 months to get my body to heal but I’m so thankful 🥹 to the people who are in the way to me for being able in this way I love ❤️ them all very deeply so thank you for all you do for me and I hope I can do this for me and I hope you have a blessed day 12:09

  • @justinbrooks8179
    @justinbrooks8179 26 днів тому

    These prices are crazy. I want a boat so bad but good lord these prices are crazy.

    • @DerekVanHook
      @DerekVanHook 26 днів тому

      Look at used boats! Prices have been getting a bit better lately

  • @eliesercarrera8236
    @eliesercarrera8236 26 днів тому

    Life over a fish 🐟 😅.

  • @johnjiii4133
    @johnjiii4133 27 днів тому

    Great job Dude! I learned a lot!

  • @mikeguerrero3090
    @mikeguerrero3090 28 днів тому

    nothing like it !! congrats

    • @DerekVanHook
      @DerekVanHook 27 днів тому

      Thanks! It was an awesome opportunity!

  • @EdsonCunha-p9l
    @EdsonCunha-p9l 28 днів тому

    👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @Bahamascottoutdoors
    @Bahamascottoutdoors 29 днів тому

    Your dad's rep'n us more "mature" spearos! Way to go!!

  • @Bogtog777
    @Bogtog777 Місяць тому

    For me the biggest difference is if you prefer sitting or standing while driving

    • @DerekVanHook
      @DerekVanHook Місяць тому

      That’s a big difference! My Hewes has an adjustable helm that helps when I feel like standing but you can’t beat a leaning post!

  • @austinlambert8997
    @austinlambert8997 Місяць тому

    Rad video. Been following Austin for years. Have not go into spear fishing (yet) only rod and reel. We are so lucky to have this in our backyard.

    • @DerekVanHook
      @DerekVanHook Місяць тому

      You guys are lucky over in socal! It’s such an incredible fishery. Give spearing a shot!

  • @dannyb4286
    @dannyb4286 Місяць тому

    Incredible footage, dope music 💯💯🔥🔥 nice little slaycation in my backyard. Cheers boys you guys handled 💯

  • @cousinjim1
    @cousinjim1 Місяць тому

    Great trip I love your video style see you soon

  • @whw_242
    @whw_242 Місяць тому

    Where did you clear customs

  • @malex1526
    @malex1526 Місяць тому

    Doesn't look like you guys even cleared customs huh? Just poaching fish. Looks like fun though

    • @DerekVanHook
      @DerekVanHook Місяць тому

      Just because it’s not in the video doesn’t mean it didn’t happen!

  • @ahhlurkin
    @ahhlurkin Місяць тому

    Great vid!! That so shot is haunting

    • @DerekVanHook
      @DerekVanHook Місяць тому

      Thank you! The shot 100% haunts me!

  • @JusuaValones
    @JusuaValones Місяць тому

    Maga alas una na Wala pa

  • @anthonybernardfamily9258
    @anthonybernardfamily9258 Місяць тому

    elusive and I don’t know what to do with it I don’t know what I want to do with it I don’t know what I want to do I don’t know what to do I don’t know what to do I’m not gonna do it I don’t know what I want to do it I don’t know what I want to do this is a lot of people are going to be in the house and it that is it is a lot of people I don’t know I don’t know it with do it I don’t know what to do I don’t know what to do with it I don’t know what I don’t know how to do it I don’t know what I it can’t it is a little bit of a lot of stuff it says it is a bit of a little bit more than that I don’t know what to it say it say it is a lot of things that I don’t know if I don’t know how it went it was a lot it well it was a little bit more of a little more than it welded to it was a little bit of a little bit it to be honest it be careful it was a bit of a little bit more than that I don’t know what to do it was a good day is it was a good day it away it away from the way it was a lot of things I was thinking about it I was thinking about you and I was thinking about you and I hope you had it an hour or so I hope it an idea I hope you have a good day and I hope you have a good day I love you and I miss you so much I love you so deeply it so much and I hope you have a good it day I love your mom so very so very so very so and so it feels so it is I love you so much and I hope you have a good night and I were it were you and werewolf I love weren’t you and I love you weren’t there was weren’t you and I love you and I hope you really do have everything really good night and I love you too I love you so much I love you so very 9:18

  • @AquadudeH2O
    @AquadudeH2O Місяць тому

    What island is that