Hey Dan thanks for sharing, but hey a bad day at your office is just about always a good time, and I dig your videos no matter what, you are livin the dream..... stay safe brother
Even though I could see you were getting frustrated, you kept your cool and adjusted your game plan. A good lesson for all divers no matter if you’re spearfishing or just doing a pleasure dive. Thanks for another great video and I’m still waiting on that gear video! Lol!
Hi Dan, I had Black Grouper at Parkshore Grill (downtown St. Pete) yesterday and it was absolutely delicious. I told the server about your U-Tube channel and there was a good chance your boat shot that fish. Let me know when you are ready to unlock the safe and sell a few numbers. Let’s start the bidding at $500 for 5 numbers off of Bayport in 60-80 ft of water. Keep the videos coming- cheers!
Wow Dan. I never thought that you would have a problem shooting fish. Thank you for showing this and keeping it real. This is a great encouragement to me. Cheers
Hey SV, lol, yeah it just didn't go like it should have. While I was editing the video to post on YT, I was laughing at the whole thing. Was glad it worked out in the end! Best, Dan
Matt, I blamed it on not enough coffee that morning, lol. I was truly surprised when that shaft died and hit low on that second fish. No spears in the gun and two fish running around, haven't done that in years! Going to try really hard to not repeat that either! Best, Dan
Better bottom than the ones we have in Bradenton, still better than watching fake news. Keep them coming Captain Dan. Have a blessed Easter Sunday. Can come to Bayside Community Church any time you want too.
Hey Kenny, yeah I was laughing as I was getting the video ready to put on YT. I was glad to put that dive behind me for the rest of the day. I kinda enjoy poking a little fun at myself as well! Glad you enjoyed it! Best, Dan
Hey BB, yeah the MG's are stunning....up to 50' of relief and lots of Coral. About 75-100 miles offshore. I've been diving out there for over 40 years and still find new stuff to dive! Best, Dan
Another great video. I’ve watched them all and learned so much from you. Bought an Ocean Rino for myself for Christmas. Ready to step up my game. Thanks
Thanks Juan, I'd been wanting to post a "blooper" video for some time and this dive seemed to be the one! It doesn't go perfectly for anybody every time! Thanks for your comments! Best, Dan
hahaha... i liked it.... your dive finally look more like mine now lol not gonna lie i have my stringer on a rope and buckle attached to me.. ive thought the gag was dead before and him blindle swim off with my stringer leaving me searching lol
Thanks Kevin, the text commentary and deck footage additions were all subscriber suggested. I really like doing those as well. Glad you like the videos, Best, Dan
Nice laughs out of that one... little banjo music in the background at 2:38 and 3:38 would be a good fit. I dont know how many times I have to keep re-learning this lesson: "Slow is smooth and smooth is FAST." at least I am in good company.
Ha! This video was medicinal for me. Seems like a lot of my shots have complications. Ever have a Mango chomp down on you while trying to get him under control? I had one that wouldn’t let go of my arm and another my stomach-same day. Have the holes in my dive shirt to prove it. 😂
Hey Scott, glad you liked it! Sometimes a blooper dive is just what the doctor ordered. Yeah Mangos are bad news and deserve to be called snapper. A good friend had the brilliant idea of sticking an "almost dead" one down his shorts while free diving and saving a swim back to the boat. As you've probably already guessed, it snapped down on a particularly sensitive part of his anatomy. If I've ever laughed harder, I sure don't remember it! Stupid should hurt! Best, Dan
Hey Dan, thanks for an entertaining video and congratulations on reaching 20k subscribers. That should be enough to start selling “Team Headhunter” gear, shouldn’t it? Put me down for a T shirt in XL.
@@isaacfanelli4940 You can see them on the lower part of his gun. They have a bullet in them that goes off when you shoot a fish. Watch a few of his amberjack videos or the one's with aggressive sharks and you'll see him use them.
Hey Mr. Dan great video .You are still the Man, I hope to see more of your Dive Videos. I just got certified as a diver. Do you have any suggestions for me?I am all ways looking for new Videos from Head Hunters. God bless you 🙏.
Hey David, just take it slow and steady. Try to dive with more experienced divers, you never learn much from hanging with people that know less than you do! Best, Dan
Hey RV, yes it did all work out in the end. Took way too much time and effort but they all ended up on the boat. It really can be tough finding a good dive buddy, I'm fortunate to have the ones I have. Best, Dan
Those 2 Gags had other ideas about not wanting to end up on someone's dinner plate but as usual your determination, skill and knowledge triumphed in the end. Hell....your 134 lb Black came much much easier
Hey WT, yeah it really did! I guess its like anything else, if you do something a lot, occasionally it isn't going to go right. The funny thing is I remember those dives much better than the dives that go perfectly! Go figure. Best, Dan
B31, it was kinda weird, on the way back from running down that hit Grouper, it was pretty stiff but really nothing on the reef. The entire dive was def missing on a cylinder! Best, Dan
Hey Mr Bill, thanks. I watched it last night after a couple of beers and laughed a lot. I was talking to the tv saying "hey stupid the waters super clear and that's a 20 pound fish not a 12 pound fish and he's farther away than he looks and don't pull the trigger" but then I pulled it anyway, lol. Glad you enjoyed it! Best, Dan
Beautiful rock bottom Dan. Question: Have you ever tried using a pole spear for a stringer as opposed to loop. If so give Pro’s and cons. I used a pole spear as a stringer after a run in with a bull and decided I didn’t want bleeding fish hooked to my side. I used a 6ft Pole with a good barb and long tang. Also good for rescuing poor shots. Just a thought cause you are better than I ever was, and I’ve taken many Grouper.
Hey Barry, no I never have tried that but it's an interesting thought. I never clip a fish laden stringer to myself... Others do and it seems to work for them but I've had a couple of buddies who used to do it, had very bad problems with it and don't do it anymore. One had 3-4 fish on a stringer attached to a weight belt with a serious clip. He was diving on a big steel wreck and a 600 pound plus JF inhaled the stringer and tried to drag him through a whole in the side of the wreck, into the inside of the wreck. The weight belt finally let go but not before he was banged up and bleeding pretty good. If there had been something pointed and sharp or if the weight belt hadn't given, it could have been fatal, easily. Another had a 8' Tiger try to inhale it , which means the Shark was snapping and twisting mere inches from your body. No way he could unclip the stringer with that going on and he was lucky to have not gotten seriously bitten. Attaching bloody fish on a stringer to my body with a metal clip. No thanks! Best, Dan
Thanks Darren, I've kind of limited myself to 300' or less anymore. I might consider going deep if something really special happened. Like finding a new wreck or something like that! Best, Dan
El H, lol, yeah it sure wasn't smooth...super clear water can really play games with accuracy. If you think it's a 20' shot and it's really 25' than you're going to hit low every time! Best, Dan
Hey Joey, yeah I've been wanting to post another "blooper" video, also called a "how not to do this" video and this dive def seemed to fit the bill! Best, Dan
This morning really wasnt your morning!! I watch all ur vids on UA-cam and this dive has to be your most sloppy dive lol...but like the fish really got some energy on this day...the vis does still fool you after all these years? Is it something a diver could get over with the clear vis?
Rob, lol, that I def am. A dive like that every once in a while is sometimes a much needed thing! Was glad it happened on the first dive of the day so I could get on past it! Best, Dan
hiee good day for you .. im from the philipines. im your nomber 1 fans. nextmonth its my birthday can i your old speargun i have no money to buy this things... tinks and godbless
Dan, I have to ask...... have you ever targeted any type of shark for any reason? I enjoyed watching you ph a bull in a different video, but I know it wasn't a targeted species.
Hey Jimmy, no , I don't have a Shark License and there's really no market for them anymore if I did. I try to not give them problems and hope they don't give me any. I'll basically leave an area if possible to avoid them. Sometimes it works, other times it doesn't. The guys and me try hard not to have to kill one, but every once in a while, you simply have no reasonable choice. I haven't had to PH one in quite a while and hope that holds through the upcoming Shark Summer. Best, Dan
TH1983, we make our own guns. I would think any quality wood gun would work. I like the 60" length shafts which dictates a 55-60" TL gun. Ours are about 58" tip to tip with no spear in them. Best, Dan
Another day at the office...thanks again for sharing your adventures with us, Dave. What caliber do you have in your powerhead? I use 357 mag is that sufficient enough for self defense?
Thanks Lee, yes, a .357 is usually more than ample for SD. The only time it wouldn't be is if you were diving really deep. At 33', you get 1/2 the bang of what you get at the surface, at 99', you get 1/4 , and at 198' you'd only get 1/8 the bang that you'd get at surface. Best, Dan
Hey AC, if by smaller, you mean shorter, that yes it would. If you meant smaller in diameter that not too much, unless you're adding huge power. Best, Dan
Hey Steve, that's a great gun and I know the maker well! I only shoot the guns we make but that one should go quick if you put it out there. Best of luck with the sale! Dan
Dan another awesome dive - keeping me positive during this craziness in lockdown thanks! 3 questions and thanks in advance for your insights: 1. I am a Master Scuba thinking about doing either my Tech Cert or DiveMaster/Instructor. Given the depths you are diving which I want to do, it looks like tech is the way to go- is that the cert/training you have to dive to those depths (I know experience is also critical)? 2. I am looking to buy a new Reg - what do you recommend in terms of features and capability - obviously want ease of breathing but what else do you recommend (I am not in to cold water diving even though I am in Canada). 3. I am also about to invest in a new BCD system and wondering what you recommend. I know all this is personal preference to a large extent but I am interested in your thoughts. I want a donut with double tanks and manifold - I noticed you guys use one larger tank with a second smaller one often I think - rather than two larger tanks? Also are guys using Nitrox/gas mix? Your thoughts as always are much appreciated!
GC, # 1... I have a Trimix Cert through TDI. #2... The only regs I use are Zeagle's. They've done a great job for us the past 20 years. I'm sure there are other great regs out there, but my only recent experience has been with with Zeagle gear. #3... I also use Zeagle BC's and Wings....their Stiletto and Ranger jackets are excellent tech spearfishing BC's. When I was doing deeper stuff, I used their SS BackPlate with their big bertha wing. #4 Yes, I use Nitrox up to 150' or so and a light Helitrox blend from 150'-200'ish...after ~220' I usually go to Trimix. Would enjoy hearing about what you do and what level of training is currently required for the depths you want to dive. Best, Dan
Hey Dan thanks for sharing, but hey a bad day at your office is just about always a good time, and I dig your videos no matter what, you are livin the dream..... stay safe brother
Thanks Randy, I enjoyed posting that one, I always seem to remember the harder ones more! Best, Dan
Even though I could see you were getting frustrated, you kept your cool and adjusted your game plan. A good lesson for all divers no matter if you’re spearfishing or just doing a pleasure dive. Thanks for another great video and I’m still waiting on that gear video! Lol!
Hi Dan, I had Black Grouper at Parkshore Grill (downtown St. Pete) yesterday and it was absolutely delicious. I told the server about your U-Tube channel and there was a good chance your boat shot that fish. Let me know when you are ready to unlock the safe and sell a few numbers. Let’s start the bidding at $500 for 5 numbers off of Bayport in 60-80 ft of water. Keep the videos coming- cheers!
Nice Haul of fish, great day out well done! Dive Safe!
Thanks DS1! I appreciate the well wishes and wish you safe diving as well! Best, Dan
Always look forward to your next video. Really enjoyed the moray.
Thanks SF, those Morays are always pretty cool! Glad they're not 100 pounds though! Best, Dan
Only you Dan could save a dive like that. I always learn something new from your videos...thank you sir!
Thanks Henry! Glad you enjoyed the video! Best, Dan
Those are serious Hogs in the intro!
GKNY, yeah, the MG area is famous for big Hog Fish! Best, Dan
Wow Dan. I never thought that you would have a problem shooting fish. Thank you for showing this and keeping it real. This is a great encouragement to me. Cheers
Hey SV, lol, yeah it just didn't go like it should have. While I was editing the video to post on YT, I was laughing at the whole thing. Was glad it worked out in the end! Best, Dan
Dan I think this is the first time I’ve ever seen you dive like rookie,lol. Your still the goat.
Thanks Tommy! I've really been wanting to post a "blooper" dive and this one seemed to fit the bill! Best, Dan
Glad to see that you are human like the rest of us! Great videos. Keep up the good work!
It was one of those days champ. 🤣🤣🤣 You still got a pay out of it so well done. Good recovery
As a Noob I got a lot of value out of that one Dan , Tracking down injured Gag and overall behavior. Thanks!
i enjoying watch your videos...
nice catching👍👍👍👍
Thanks Andy, glad you're enjoying the videos! Best, Dan
Echoing everyone else. Nice to see you're not just a machine. :)
Matt, I blamed it on not enough coffee that morning, lol. I was truly surprised when that shaft died and hit low on that second fish. No spears in the gun and two fish running around, haven't done that in years! Going to try really hard to not repeat that either! Best, Dan
Better bottom than the ones we have in Bradenton, still better than watching fake news. Keep them coming Captain Dan. Have a blessed Easter Sunday. Can come to Bayside Community Church any time you want too.
Hahahaha fooliness!! Thats my daily thing Dan. Just gota laugh and keep on as I do. Love the footage as always!!
Hey Kenny, yeah I was laughing as I was getting the video ready to put on YT. I was glad to put that dive behind me for the rest of the day. I kinda enjoy poking a little fun at myself as well! Glad you enjoyed it! Best, Dan
All those dive videos where u make it look so easy, "Look you are normal",Another great video Dan, stay safe and keep up the good work.
Thanks BT, I really enjoyed posting this one! Best, Dan
Finally some nice weather for you! Looks like a Monday Morning dive where everything is a struggle. Glad to see you are back and doing well.
Thanks MH, I was def glad to put that one in the rearview! Best, Dan
Just one of those day dan, ur still the best I see soo far, keep the video coming
Thanks NQ, I will def keep 'em coming! Best, Dan
That spot looks beautiful....and bountiful.
Hey BB, yeah the MG's are stunning....up to 50' of relief and lots of Coral. About 75-100 miles offshore. I've been diving out there for over 40 years and still find new stuff to dive! Best, Dan
Another great video. I’ve watched them all and learned so much from you. Bought an Ocean Rino for myself for Christmas. Ready to step up my game. Thanks
Never a dull moment when this video shows up in my subscription box
Thanks RM, glad you're enjoying them! Best, Dan
The boys shot some nice hogs. Even the trash can red worm bucket gave you fits. 😂
...enjoying your great videos
...keep 'em coming .
Thanks Peter! Glad you like the videos and thanks for letting me know! Best, Dan
Great video, the subtitles even make it better. I love your salutation to the Moray eel.
Thanks SB, I always try and say hi to the Morays.....Best, Dan
Wow,you sure this isn't someone else and you are pretending its you......talk about having a ruff day,thanks and love the videos
Hey Anthony, no it was def me! Happy to say I got all that foolishness out of the way on my following dives! Whew! Best, Dan
What happened Dan! Butterfinger day! We all have those and it sucks! You still my hero .
Thanks Juan, I'd been wanting to post a "blooper" video for some time and this dive seemed to be the one! It doesn't go perfectly for anybody every time! Thanks for your comments! Best, Dan
Man that was entertaining, and I'm always waiting for your next video. Do your thang, Dan!
Thanks Jimmy, much appreciated! Best, Dan
You earned this one!!
An Wi, sure did and it was all self caused! LOl, pretty funny now though! Best, Dan
Great video!
Thanks Mark, I should have named it Blooper 2 ! Lol, Best, Dan
2X here on the Team Head Hunter swag..... with that bad ass skull and cross spear guns.
hahaha... i liked it.... your dive finally look more like mine now lol not gonna lie i have my stringer on a rope and buckle attached to me.. ive thought the gag was dead before and him blindle swim off with my stringer leaving me searching lol
Thanks Jason, I was laughing when editing the video for YT. Pretty funny after the fact! Best, Dan
Any chance on showing the cooler at the end of one of these trips?
CC, I don't see why not, I could give it a pan over before I roll I guess. I'll give it a go and see how it looks. Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 sweet, would love to see it
What a dive Dan lol fish giving pure trouble
Hey BY, they def were giving me trouble and it was all self induced! Best, Dan
Great video!! Aloha brother!! Always
Thanks MV, Best, Dan
Just subbed. Really enjoy your channel. Really like the text commentary. Just awesome.
Thanks Kevin, the text commentary and deck footage additions were all subscriber suggested. I really like doing those as well. Glad you like the videos, Best, Dan
Nice HOGS! WOW!
Thanks Todd, the MG is famous for big Hog Fish! Best, Dan
Cool video nice to see the catch out the water
Glad you liked it RT90! Best, Dan
Nice laughs out of that one... little banjo music in the background at 2:38 and 3:38 would be a good fit. I dont know how many times I have to keep re-learning this lesson: "Slow is smooth and smooth is FAST." at least I am in good company.
That is so true SH, and you're right , banjo music would be perfect for that video! Best, Dan
tamsak done nce cath big grouper
Thanks You! Much appreciated! Best, Dan
I enjoyed watching sir
Thanks AB! Much appreciated! Best, Dan
What a fight dan 2 nice one
Hey Michael, thanks brother! I finally put 'em on the boat! Best, Dan
Not bad my friend I really enjoy watching the show.
Thanks AA, that dive was def a show.....when mangos give you a problem, you're def not doing something right! Best, Dan
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Ha! This video was medicinal for me. Seems like a lot of my shots have complications. Ever have a Mango chomp down on you while trying to get him under control? I had one that wouldn’t let go of my arm and another my stomach-same day. Have the holes in my dive shirt to prove it. 😂
Hey Scott, glad you liked it! Sometimes a blooper dive is just what the doctor ordered. Yeah Mangos are bad news and deserve to be called snapper. A good friend had the brilliant idea of sticking an "almost dead" one down his shorts while free diving and saving a swim back to the boat. As you've probably already guessed, it snapped down on a particularly sensitive part of his anatomy. If I've ever laughed harder, I sure don't remember it! Stupid should hurt! Best, Dan
Hey Dan, thanks for an entertaining video and congratulations on reaching 20k subscribers. That should be enough to start selling “Team Headhunter” gear, shouldn’t it?
Put me down for a T shirt in XL.
I think after that 3rd shot I would have switched to powerheads. lol
What is a powerhead
@@isaacfanelli4940 You can see them on the lower part of his gun. They have a bullet in them that goes off when you shoot a fish. Watch a few of his amberjack videos or the one's with aggressive sharks and you'll see him use them.
CS, lol, I'd be surprised if I wasn't thinking the same thing. I should have had a bigger cup of coffee that morning before that dive! Best, Dan
Hey Mr. Dan great video .You are still the Man, I hope to see more of your Dive Videos. I just got certified as a diver. Do you have any suggestions for me?I am all ways looking for new Videos from Head Hunters. God bless you 🙏.
Hey David, just take it slow and steady. Try to dive with more experienced divers, you never learn much from hanging with people that know less than you do! Best, Dan
Man I really like your speargun, I want to have one like that super cool..
Thanks JA, hoping to reach an agreement with a Speargun Manufacture and produce a few in the future! Best, Dan
Who knew great vis would be a challenge!
Hey BB, it really can be. I should have figured it out with the first fish but hey I just had to do it twice! LOl, Best, Dan
Your worst day would be my dream day spearfishing!
Hard to find a diving buddy here in Bradenton
Hey RV, yes it did all work out in the end. Took way too much time and effort but they all ended up on the boat. It really can be tough finding a good dive buddy, I'm fortunate to have the ones I have. Best, Dan
That dive was just a pesky shark away from being a pain in the ass.
Jmac, lol, you're absolutely right, that would have just added to it for sure! Best, Dan
How frustrating . Just one off those days A. Cheer's.
Thanks Paul, it def was! Best, Dan
Those 2 Gags had other ideas about not wanting to end up on someone's dinner plate but as usual your determination, skill and knowledge triumphed in the end. Hell....your 134 lb Black came much much easier
Hey WT, yeah it really did! I guess its like anything else, if you do something a lot, occasionally it isn't going to go right. The funny thing is I remember those dives much better than the dives that go perfectly! Go figure. Best, Dan
First one of your videos that I have watched where there was any current to deal with.
B31, it was kinda weird, on the way back from running down that hit Grouper, it was pretty stiff but really nothing on the reef. The entire dive was def missing on a cylinder! Best, Dan
Just take your frustration out take the powerhead out tap them on top of the head while it's on the Stringer🤣🤣🤣
THIS is more like my typical spear dive. LOL. except I might not have found the 2nd gag again.
Hey Mr Bill, thanks. I watched it last night after a couple of beers and laughed a lot. I was talking to the tv saying "hey stupid the waters super clear and that's a 20 pound fish not a 12 pound fish and he's farther away than he looks and don't pull the trigger" but then I pulled it anyway, lol. Glad you enjoyed it! Best, Dan
Beautiful rock bottom Dan. Question: Have you ever tried using a pole spear for a stringer as opposed to loop. If so give Pro’s and cons. I used a pole spear as a stringer after a run in with a bull and decided I didn’t want bleeding fish hooked to my side. I used a 6ft Pole with a good barb and long tang. Also good for rescuing poor shots.
Just a thought cause you are better than I ever was, and I’ve taken many Grouper.
Hey Barry, no I never have tried that but it's an interesting thought. I never clip a fish laden stringer to myself... Others do and it seems to work for them but I've had a couple of buddies who used to do it, had very bad problems with it and don't do it anymore.
One had 3-4 fish on a stringer attached to a weight belt with a serious clip. He was diving on a big steel wreck and a 600 pound plus JF inhaled the stringer and tried to drag him through a whole in the side of the wreck, into the inside of the wreck. The weight belt finally let go but not before he was banged up and bleeding pretty good. If there had been something pointed and sharp or if the weight belt hadn't given, it could have been fatal, easily.
Another had a 8' Tiger try to inhale it , which means the Shark was snapping and twisting mere inches from your body. No way he could unclip the stringer with that going on and he was lucky to have not gotten seriously bitten.
Attaching bloody fish on a stringer to my body with a metal clip. No thanks!
Best, Dan
So glad to see you posting again. Always great videos. You have any plans to go out super deep for a Warsaw again?
Thanks Darren, I've kind of limited myself to 300' or less anymore. I might consider going deep if something really special happened. Like finding a new wreck or something like that! Best, Dan
I don’t blame you really run the risk of not being able to make it back to the surface with those giant balls you must have to tote down there
It's nice to see your human. And dont stone everything
El H, lol, yeah it sure wasn't smooth...super clear water can really play games with accuracy. If you think it's a 20' shot and it's really 25' than you're going to hit low every time! Best, Dan
Thank you for this vidéo .
You're welcome AP, glad you enjoyed it...Best, Dan
Nice video
Thanks Feldy! Glad you liked it! Best, Dan
Just now watching, but saw it was dropped 5 hrs ago and immediately had to click
Thanks Jeff, I really enjoy that video myself, not too much doing it but pretty funny afterwards! Best, Dan
goodjob.and keep safe..
Thank You!
I love raw Hogfish.
Hey SB, I've never had it raw but I sure love it fried, with a cold brewski of course! Best, Dan
Nice to see that you’re human and don’t get the best shots every once and a while 😆
Hey Joey, yeah I've been wanting to post another "blooper" video, also called a "how not to do this" video and this dive def seemed to fit the bill! Best, Dan
Everybody has a bad day once in awhile.
Everyone else puts a string on their spear.
Couldn’t resist the joke. Sorry
Looks like the decompression time between videos is a little too long. Alway ready for a new one, really nice video and dive.
Ross, lol, I should be posting quite a few new videos in the near future as the season is fast approaching! Best, Dan
This morning really wasnt your morning!! I watch all ur vids on UA-cam and this dive has to be your most sloppy dive lol...but like the fish really got some energy on this day...the vis does still fool you after all these years? Is it something a diver could get over with the clear vis?
You are human after all
Rob, lol, that I def am. A dive like that every once in a while is sometimes a much needed thing! Was glad it happened on the first dive of the day so I could get on past it! Best, Dan
hiee good day for you .. im from the philipines. im your nomber 1 fans. nextmonth its my birthday can i your old speargun i have no money to buy this things... tinks and godbless
Kier, I still need it right now but I might be able to help you out in the future! Best, Dan
hello dan I have a question about the bullets you shoot that are metal bullets or is it air thanks
JRL, yes, it's a FMJ 7.62/54R cartridge. Best, Dan
Not a bad stringer but the fish didn’t read the script
It would be nice if you make a catch clean and cook video
That does sound interesting Alfred! Thanks for the suggestion! Best, Dan
A little off the mark but still a nice catch great work
Thanks LC, I laughed pretty good when editing it....Best, Dan
What are u guys cooking in the giant turkey fryer 🤔🤔
Hey Matt, just warming up hot water for wetsuits and the occasional can of soup! Best, Dan
Time to rip the gills out of the non stop gag!
TOD, that will def quiet 'em down! Best, Dan
What kind of gun do you shoot dan?
I'm rebuilding my gun and was wondering where you got the end piece that the shaft goes through? Thanks
Dan, I have to ask...... have you ever targeted any type of shark for any reason? I enjoyed watching you ph a bull in a different video, but I know it wasn't a targeted species.
Hey Jimmy, no , I don't have a Shark License and there's really no market for them anymore if I did. I try to not give them problems and hope they don't give me any.
I'll basically leave an area if possible to avoid them. Sometimes it works, other times it doesn't.
The guys and me try hard not to have to kill one, but every once in a while, you simply have no reasonable choice.
I haven't had to PH one in quite a while and hope that holds through the upcoming Shark Summer.
Best, Dan
Hey Dan I'm looking into getting a gun. Can you tell me what set up you're using? I really like the single band multi shaft setup.
TH1983, we make our own guns. I would think any quality wood gun would work. I like the 60" length shafts which dictates a 55-60" TL gun. Ours are about 58" tip to tip with no spear in them. Best, Dan
never ceases to amaze me how dumb red grouper are LOL
Another day at the office...thanks again for sharing your adventures with us, Dave. What caliber do you have in your powerhead? I use 357 mag is that sufficient enough for self defense?
Thanks Lee, yes, a .357 is usually more than ample for SD. The only time it wouldn't be is if you were diving really deep. At 33', you get 1/2 the bang of what you get at the surface, at 99', you get 1/4 , and at 198' you'd only get 1/8 the bang that you'd get at surface. Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 makes a lot of sense. Thank you
better paint those shafts hunter orange
WL, lol, I took a guy out there one time that actually did that. Best, Dan
Is that a shaft on the bottom at 6:07? Didn’t see it retrieved.
After this ruff ride first part of this dive I think I would PH the rest of the dive 😅
TOD, lol, I wouldn't blame you a bit! Best, Dan
would it not save time to dispatch the fish when you 1st get them so they dont pull off or swim off and chase them down
How long is d gun
Joshua, the wood length is 55", with the muzzle it's almost 58". Best, Dan
Hey Dan, If I shot a smaller spear outta one of these guns would it effect accuracy too much??
Hey AC, if by smaller, you mean shorter, that yes it would. If you meant smaller in diameter that not too much, unless you're adding huge power. Best, Dan
Do you go out of may port Florida?
FCF, no, my permits are only good in the Gulf. The Atlantic requires a different permit. Best, Dan
Dude, do all mermaids vape that much?
Jake, I have no earthly idea! Lol, Best, Dan
Hi dan mac mahon i like you speargun can you share info you spec speargun to made
Bro just shoot any fish 🐟
They are all good to eat otherwise you might run out of time and energy. But cheers for that big one 👍
How deep is that? Thanks
Pescar con botella. Que difícil! 🤦🤦
What's the propane tank and burner for?
MF, we use it during the cold months to warm up water for the wetsuits. Also use it to warm up a can of soup, etc....Best, Dan
Hey Dan, I have a 65" Blacktip custom w/enclosed track I want to get rid of. You interested?
Hey Steve, that's a great gun and I know the maker well! I only shoot the guns we make but that one should go quick if you put it out there. Best of luck with the sale! Dan
Dan another awesome dive - keeping me positive during this craziness in lockdown thanks! 3 questions and thanks in advance for your insights:
1. I am a Master Scuba thinking about doing either my Tech Cert or DiveMaster/Instructor. Given the depths you are diving which I want to do, it looks like tech is the way to go- is that the cert/training you have to dive to those depths (I know experience is also critical)?
2. I am looking to buy a new Reg - what do you recommend in terms of features and capability - obviously want ease of breathing but what else do you recommend (I am not in to cold water diving even though I am in Canada).
3. I am also about to invest in a new BCD system and wondering what you recommend. I know all this is personal preference to a large extent but I am interested in your thoughts. I want a donut with double tanks and manifold - I noticed you guys use one larger tank with a second smaller one often I think - rather than two larger tanks? Also are guys using Nitrox/gas mix?
Your thoughts as always are much appreciated!
GC, # 1... I have a Trimix Cert through TDI. #2... The only regs I use are Zeagle's. They've done a great job for us the past 20 years. I'm sure there are other great regs out there, but my only recent experience has been with with Zeagle gear. #3... I also use Zeagle BC's and Wings....their Stiletto and Ranger jackets are excellent tech spearfishing BC's. When I was doing deeper stuff, I used their SS BackPlate with their big bertha wing. #4 Yes, I use Nitrox up to 150' or so and a light Helitrox blend from 150'-200'ish...after ~220' I usually go to Trimix. Would enjoy hearing about what you do and what level of training is currently required for the depths you want to dive. Best, Dan
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Thanks AN, glad you liked it! Best, Dan
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Thanks LJ, much appreciated! Best, Dan