Amazing day in Türkiye 🇹🇷 Spearfishing with Turkish National Team

I was invited by the captain of the Turkish national spearfishing team to come spearfishing with him and some of the other athletes in the team around their local waters. An invitation you don't say no to! Hannah and I drove from Alexandroupoli in Greece down to Çeşme in Türkiye (Turkey) and I have never experienced such fish life in the Mediterranean Sea.
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[@motodiver6720]

We are happy that you came to Turkey, Daniel. A very valuable team of divers welcomed you. We enjoyed sharing this beautiful diving experience with us. I recommend you to visit Çanakkale on your next visit. Its history and underwater richness will provide you with ample opportunity to have a great time.🇹🇷🧿🙋

[@DanielMann]

Thank you very much. The guys were absolutely amazing and so welcoming. We drove the car down through Çanakkale over the big bridge but didn’t have time to stop sadly. Next time!

[@motodiver6720]

❤️👍

[@Emrahklc35]

@@DanielMann Hİ WELCOME TO TÜRKEY THİS İS VİDEO VERY NİCE SEE AND WONDERFUL I TELL YOU SAY GOOD LUCK JOP DANİEL 🙏👍🤗

[@mehmetaliokkali]

You dived with the best spearfishers of Turkey, beautiful fish, congratulations.

[@Oltavezipkin]

I’ve been following you since long time. I become very happy to see your video in Turkey finally 😄❤ Love from 🇹🇷

[@DanielMann]

Thank you very much, it was a great experience to dive there.

[@ibrahimdincspearfishing8431]

Welcome to Turkey Daniel, I hope you enjoyed the Turkish friendship and hospitality, it was a quality hunting adventure with expert hunters, congratulations...

[@grantharmon7415]

Awesome Daniel! Seeing that esky open full of beautiful fish!! What a day!

[@DanielMann]

The best I've had in the Mediterranean that's for sure!

[@Orhan_TOPAL]

hey you found the best 2 of spearfishers in Turkey especially Sabri. He is a true veteran. and also Serhan. He knows every rocks every holes and knows every cantimeters of this area. very good team. Good fishes . Good trip. Glad to be here.

[@DanielMann]

Absolutely, they are fantastic hunters and generous with their knowledge and time.

[@nemanjagradinac5419]

Top guys well done chaps. I love Türkiye and the people have always been incredible welcoming and friendly which is 90% of the experience! Trip of a lifetime this Daniel! Enjoy brother

[@kudrettuncel2859]

Hoşgeldin daniel 💯👏👏👏🧿🐠

[@DanielMann]

Sağol!

[@aquilesmasdmd]

Great to see you in Turkey. I just flew in from Istanbul and watched your video on the drive home. By the looks of it you just got a taste of what turkey has to offer. You still have not seen large dentex, or levrek (sea bass ) or even amber jacks. They have multiple types. And if you are lucky you’ll see an orkinos or tuna. Maybe in bodrum near the fish farms you’ll get lucky. Look up a guy by the name Hüseyin Günel. You’ll see what turkey has in its waters.

[@TheDadFaxs]

Daniel I'm always happy to see your videos. You do such an amazing job. I think the key to having a successful KZbin channel relies on a few factors. One is to have an amazing video photographer which you are. Two is a great topic of interest and excellent editing skills. And number three the most important in my mind. Is having a great narration voice. My friend you have all of that. It's always a privilege to see your videos. Thank you and keep up the great work.

[@DanielMann]

I appreciate that! Thank you!

[@TheDadFaxs]

​@@DanielMann You're welcome

[@DenizSpearo]

Great Video Daniel! How good you're travelling Europe and diving all these spots and being able to share it with your wife. Living the dream mate! Turkey has some realy nice spots and fish if you know where to go. Well done turkish veterans there : )

[@DanielMann]

Thank Deniz, certainly ticking off a few places on this trip. Türkiye is massive, I’d never be able to see it all.

[@yonatanalony4233]

Great video, turkey suffered for decades from overfishing, i hope they'll deal with it better in the future.

[@mustafakemal9547]

Another cracking video mate, makes me proud to see my fellow Turks taking care of you and you guys having such a good time there. Im all exited about getting back to Turkiye now in May.

[@daiquiri.]

As the saying goes, 90% of fish is in 10% of the water. So either Turkey really does have a ton of fish, or maybe 3 guys with decades of experience each, took you to the 10% places, somewhat distorting the perception :) Amazing video as always, great vibe, great footage, great commentary!

[@DanielMann]

There could be a bit of that going on. However there was a lot more fish life in general compared to other places in the med I’ve been. Lots of smaller fish and sargos. I dived other places in Türkiye and found the same thing. Way more than other places in Greece I’ve dived.

[@daiquiri.]

@@DanielMann Thanks, that's good to know, I'll definitely check it out! Was it difficult to get a permit? Or is it even needed?

[@DanielMann]

@daiquiri. No permit as far as I am aware and what the guys told me.

[@daiquiri.]

@@DanielMann Awesome, thanks!

[@KaziQTR]

@@daiquiri. I’m from Turkey. You don’t need a permit. Spearfished fish are not legal to sell and you just need to dive in areas that are open for divers. That I check online on navionics website. I just avoid military places and other forbidden areas. Also you can’t dive after dark. And normally you are not supposed to dive with high lumen flashlight but they usually don’t care about that if you don’t get in trouble. I’ve never heard anyone getting their gear checked when everything else was normal. And if you get caught violating these rules, they confiscate all your gear. That I’ve heard about multiple times.

[@RichardJackRobertson]

What a gentle place to dive - no surge , great vis and reefs

[@joachimklawe8639]

​Well, what can I say? Another excellent video from Mr. Mann! Very great mix of great shots under and over water, the fish and the protagonists are portrayed brilliantly. Thank you and keep up the good work!

[@DanielMann]

Glad you enjoyed it! Can’t wait to share more.

[@Mr.Storytime959]

Dann Mannn didn’t even realize all these new videos even tho I’m subscribed…imma binge watch them all…you make my favorite spear fishing videos…stay safe out there!!! Blessings

[@DanielMann]

Start in Spain and you’ll have a good saga!

[@Mr.Storytime959]

@@DanielMann on it 👍🤙

[@LearningToHuman]

Very cool Dan! Love to see the fishlife in Turkey, I've always wondered what it's like there after hunting in North Cyprus for so long, looks like a great difference!

[@DanielMann]

Cheers Erdi, the difference between Türkiye and Mooloolaba will also be stark 😃

[@paddylindsay5847]

Another ripper Dan - looks like it was a blast!

[@eniskimya]

Nice to see you in Turkey🇹🇷 enjoy the fish😊 Also, think about Çanakkale for the next time 🐙🦀🐟🐠

[@liamcannon5667]

Awesome video the boys knowledge of their area is insane with the way they point out fish for you always made me smile hahaha.

[@DanielMann]

It was unreal to see them at work. At least I had to work a little for the stira out in the open!

[@RickPindell]

That’s awesome to dive with such experience. Great vid!!

[@jovan4290]

Hello dan, fabulous video, can't get enough of the mediterranean, familiar fish are the most fun to watch!

[@davegodfrey6428]

That was a joy to watch. Live life to the full. Thanks dan

[@DanielMann]

Thank you Dave!

[@ulkumemlakdalaman48]

welcome to türkiye

[@sporranheid]

Magic Mann. Respect to all involved. ✌ Mark

[@emrahcelikay5416]

Happy to see my hometown from your camera. Dream team, great fishes, awesome journey and congratulations. But let me be honest😜it looks like, not to let you know their own and best spots, they took you to the guests spots in which dentex salutes you from distance, not come close enough to shot😬 only locals know where to find docile dentex in Alaçatı so it’s unlikely you can find one in guests spots, see what Sabri managed!! Of course just joking😜 Hope you had the best memories and come back one day to shot your dream dentex. Suggest you give a try at the end of spring in the same spots when big dentex stop by on their migration route.🇹🇷

[@DanielMann]

I’m sure there was a bit of that going on 🤣 Still, I can’t complain about anything from this day, the guys were amazing and very generous showing me around on their boat.

[@BigBopper-zm1kf]

Great day Dan, always much more enjoyable with A graders 😊 never eaten those species but they look the goods 👌

[@DanielMann]

Cheers Mr. Brown. The stira remind me of Maori cod a lot. Plenty of fat under the skin but not quite as tall in the shoulder. A bit smarter too.

[@BigBopper-zm1kf]

@@DanielMann Good one, they don't come much dumber than Maori Cod. You'd have loved it I the late 70's early 80's they were so numerous at the bunker group. I'm sure there is still a truckload on the ledge at Hoskyn Island. That was made a sanctuary in the 80's. Cheers Dan Turkey 🇹🇷 is on my wish list 👍

[@johnnyesleo]

Nice views as always mate! Big cheers from Panama 🔥🙌🏼

[@DanielMann]

Cheers Johnny!

[@muratbozdag6848]

welcome to turkey bro It's nice to see you in Türkiye

[@DanielMann]

Thanks Murat!

[@antoniomineo70]

Great video as usual Daniel, can’t wait to see that corvina in your stringer!

[@DanielMann]

I won’t stop until it happens!

[@mariocinque8588]

Complimenti Daniel a te ed ai tuoi compagni di pesca, belle catture

[@bokaizhang5769]

Love your videos - friend of Finnian

[@DanielMann]

Thanks mate! Hope you’re well and the shirts fit.

[@benmorgan7016]

Looked like an awesome outing! Nothing wrong with being spoon fed, minimum effort, maximum satisfaction 😅

[@DanielMann]

Gino D’Acampo eat your heart out 🤣

[@antoniototaro6485]

Daniel sei sempre piu bravo! Prima o poi ti inviterò a pesca a Venezia! Ciao!

[@CemalYurtkoru]

Hoşgeldin memleketimize Daniel kardeş

[@DanielMann]

Teşekkürler!

[@Ryan-xg8qt]

Wonderful video, cheers from France.

[@DanielMann]

Merci!

[@mehmetokudantalya]

You were lucky day. Many times we cannot find the sea many times like this. Golden grouper is very delicious i think. Better than dusky.

[@DanielMann]

Yes I feel very lucky to have experienced this!

[@kylelanskilo5078]

Fantastic video, thank you!

[@DanielMann]

Glad you enjoyed it Kyle!

[@TheBowhunterinNB]

Dan thank you for taking us along

[@DanielMann]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheSpearoHeroes]

Excellent video! 🐟🐠🍣🔥

[@DanielMann]

Thank you!

[@jstn_fn3368]

How bloody good

[@dantrailwilliams8801]

That fish was amazing looking mate.

[@DanielMann]

The Turks sure do make some tasty food!

[@Muhammadmaulanabarraholic]

wow...wow...it's nice to be speared everywhere you have to come to eastern Indonesia. there is a beautiful place and good fish too😁

[@DanielMann]

I have been to Timor-Leste, loads of fish there!

[@Muhammadmaulanabarraholic]

Oh good... I can only dream of spearfishing around like you.

[@KaziQTR]

@11:11 so you saw a brown meagre going into its cave. They also grow to be 1+ kg and quite tasty. You should have tried one 😀. Congrats on coming here. Long time follower.

[@DanielMann]

The one I saw at 11:11 wasn’t so big. I tried to find another but they always seem to get away from me. Just wait until you see the videos from Bulgaria 😳

[@KaziQTR]

I see. If you want videos or pictures from Marmara Sea let me know. I get those brown meagres around 1 kg at around 10 meters.

[@DanielMann]

@KaziQTR please!

[@KaziQTR]

@@DanielMann where do I send them, how do you want them delivered? 😀

[@DanielMann]

There is an email in the description of the video 🙌

[@ademspearo]

Masallah well done Daniel cok guzel av. When are you back in Australia. Join us for tuna barrels off Victoria this winter.

[@DanielMann]

Thanks Adem, would love to shoot a big bluefin one day!

[@harunyener8888]

Welcome daniel

[@DanielMann]

Thank you

[@Itzmfalex]

I dream to one day dive where sharks aren’t such a problem 😂 sick vid mate

[@DanielMann]

It certainly helps with relaxation know that you won’t run into a toothy smile.

[@Timbuctoo]

Lovely place, will have to see these places one day. People say the Tour de France showcases destinations, but I'd say you are doing a better job.

[@DanielMann]

Cheers Tim, France is beautiful of course but there is a big world out there to see.

[@delstep2255]

Your videos are so captivating, that one can forget to like. Can you do a video on how inverter rollers are set up. I can't find a good video on the internet.

[@DanielMann]

Thank you very much, I have a video on my channel about my inverted roller where you can see it all setup.

[@delstep2255]

@@DanielMann I would check that out. Thanks

[@mehmetirgin3464]

Nice to see you in izmir there are many diving destinations in Southwest Aegean between West Mediterranean we'd like to host you in marmaris, bodrum, fethiye, kaş, and another awesome blue seas 😊😊😊

[@DanielMann]

Thank you Mehmet, I’ll be back in Marmara later this year for the Euro African spearfishing championship.

[@mehmetirgin3464]

@@DanielMann 👌

[@AnestisKara-l6z]

Awesome video!Are you thinking of diving in Cyprus any time soon?

[@DanielMann]

No plans as of yet but I would like to visit someday.

[@kalinbaramski8589]

Hello Daniel! Awesome video as usual 👊. I love your content and the way you do it. I spotted that you have changed your foot pockets and i was wondering why did you replace the Mares razor to Mares x- wings?

[@DanielMann]

You have a keen eye Kalin, yes I have changed to the mares x wing since January last year. They are fantastic!

[@kalinbaramski8589]

Did you do that because they are lighter or they have another advantage? I am just curious because i am in a process of buying my own equipment and your advice would be very useful. Thanks in advance!

[@DanielMann]

@@kalinbaramski8589 they are much lighter and allow the blade to work more with the shorter side tendons. But the weight is the main advantage for me. Also very comfortable but the sizing is crazy. I would wear 41/42 mares razor pockets with a 3mm sock. With these x wing I have to wear 44/45 for the a 3mm sock.

[@kalinbaramski8589]

Thanks Daniel! Your note about the sizes is very useful. If i get a Mares razor my number would be 45-46 with a 3 mm sock. I have tried them and i know. In conclusion X- wing obviously is not for my foot. Even the biggest size wouldn’t fit me.

[@sandycultofthesun]

Hi Daniel, can you recommend some torches for hole hunting? What to look for/not look for in them maybe etc

[@DanielMann]

I use the Omer eyelight 2. It has a retractable switch so it can’t be left on. Great for quick spotting in holes. A dimmer is nice but only if it still has one click on and off operation. Rechargeable battery with USB is great also.

[@beizamslayer4418]

Hey Dan, Random thought but what do you think about spear fishing in fresh water for trout? In lakes obviously. I have always wanted to try spear fishing but the closest clear enough water is lakes stocked with trout that do nothing but eat and get big.

[@DanielMann]

It’s big in the US but in Europe it’s often forbidden. I’d be well up for it.

[@joachimklawe8639]

Dear Mr. Mann, I think you would really like the new Patagonia Men's CTA Organic T-Shirt! #takeonlywhatyouneed

[@jamieriri170]

Kia ora Daniel, I am a kiwi living in Ireland. We're heading to Kaś Turkey in June was hoping to do a bit of spearfishing but on researching it says for non Turkish it is illegal ? Thanks for the vids youve taught me so much. Jamie

[@DanielMann]

The guys I was with said it wasn’t a problem. Also Türkiye is hosting the Euro African spearfishing championships in May and there is no license mentioned at all.

[@jamieriri170]

OK sweet. Looking forward to Bodrum vid and the spearfishing tiki tour has been great viewing 👍

[@xavierdean376]

Hey Daniel great video! Are your innegre Dive R's the soft or medium flex? What do you recommend? Thanks mate!

[@DanielMann]

I wear the softs and have done since 2018. I'm about 77kg and they work great for me. All my mates wear the soft ones too.

[@xavierdean376]

@@DanielMann Thanks mate - big help!

[@34jobe]

Hi Daniel. Nice spearfishing :) What function do the rubberband on you flopper have ? :)

[@DanielMann]

Stops the barb catching on things when hole hunting or in kelp. Also stops the barb flapping around and scaring the fish.

[@SonikaIsaac]

Take a shot every time someone says "dentex" 😅😂

[@DanielMann]

You’d be an alcoholic after watching the last series of videos 🤣🤣🤣

[@SpearoWannabe]

cool🤙

[@AvarikiFamily]

Oh very nice

[@AgeofMind]

Come to los angeles

[@odysseastsavaris1098]

Small fishes man! Sthra is a grouper, which means you sould go from 3kg and more! Dive safely!

[@DanielMann]

They are uncommon over 2kg this particular species. It’s all relevant to the area and species.

[@yildiz12321]

wonderfull

[@DanielMann]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@wilsonalmeida4598]

@daniel ..... Where did you buy those pink o'rings that you put on the flopper of your shaft?

[@DanielMann]

Oneshot on Instagram

[@masoncoates986]

unrealll

[@onurveyselpektas]

Hello Daniel, can I learn your color grading preset settings?

[@DanielMann]

I colour grade each clip individually, no presets.

[@onurveyselpektas]

@@DanielMann okay thanks

[@alexwright5751]

Come to Spain:)

[@DanielMann]

I have two videos from Spain already on the channel.

[@TheCarbaxin]

What are the laws regarding spearfishing in Turkey as a foreigner? I would like to go there but from what I found online, it's difficult to get the permit for spearfishing. Thanks

[@igorkes1847]

Hi Daniel, how did you manage to spearfish in tyrkey as a foreigner ? If you know what i mean 😂

[@DanielMann]

With the National spearfishing team. No problems.

[@cameronyamrick2120]

What kind of sunglasses were you wearing

[@DanielMann]

www.mokenvision.com/en/hawkins-glacier/376-431-hawkins-glacier-3760314191906.html

[@jmlagosadventure]

❤

[@mfatih9655]

I wish you would share the social media accounts of these beautiful people.

[@DanielMann]

If you check my Instagram posts about this video you can find the links to their accounts.

[@MrWarnabrother]

Nice Blancpain 👌..

[@DanielMann]

I wish 🤣

[@MrWarnabrother]

@@DanielMannhuh.. I only caught a glimpse whilst you were crossing the border driving.. 😲 My mistake although I think you'd be a great ambassador for them..

[@DanielMann]

@MrWarnabrother it was actually a new About Vintage watch. I did some product and lifestyle photos for them in Croatia. Nice automatic piece.

[@jamieking6507]

Did you ever get the secret from Sabri to his fast recovery rate?

[@DanielMann]

Diving a few times a week for 30-40 years 🤣

[@bettiboo6170]

At min 10 : to 10.15 there is a wall under water, looks like build by humans. You should inform the local archeologist about it. I am pretty sure this is something big!!!!

[@DanielMann]

It’s a pipeline.

[@BORIS21610]

Agean region is more abundant in food like black and North sea difference is salinity and clarity its much higher in Med as you now food is not abundant and fish and other creatures are sensitive to high salinity and plus moray eels big octopuses and ofcourse lionfish eroding ecosystem beside human factor if you want fruitful environment you have to also help and encourage people to help nature moray eels big octopuses and lionfish are become apex predathors with literally no natural enemies so we see the results except some areas in Med where morray eels big octopuses and lionfish is actively consumed as food.You should also try Antalya Med part of Turkey its also immensely difficult to spearfish like in Italy.Dive Safe Daniel take care

[@rubegoldberg6476]

OCTOBER?!?!?!?!

[@DanielMann]

Yes

[@bossmalik502]

INDONEIA is lost of fish 😂 Come over I take you arround and we spear together bro

[@sabricetin7030]

Sabri is my nephew , he can dive 55 metre and stay there for 6 minutes... Amazing ...

[@Jmememomo]

First

[@DanielMann]

🥇

[@tomsen413]

Sorry buddy,I had to stop watching 5 min in…these “groupers” you catch are baby groupers…that’s why you find them at 16 mtrs…it’s a shame!

[@DanielMann]

They are gold blotched groupers, they don't grow big like dusky groupers which you're probably confusing them with.

[@tomsen413]

@@DanielMann Hi Daniel,not at all,I practice spearfishing in Mallorca,we do have the exact same species you were catching there in Turkey..the first grouper you caught under that rock(16 mtrs depth) was too young to be caught..it could have easily reached three times that size should you have decided to let it go…sad!