Tips & Tricks for Spearfishing from around the world.

Being in lockdown had me reminiscing about days gone by and when I started spearfishing. I thought about what I wish someone told me when I first started. I threw this question out to a bunch of spearfishers around the world and also asked what their advice would be for a new diver. This is an absolute doozy, I learnt so much from just making this video and I'm sure you will too. What an amazing global spearfishing community we are all part of.
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[@briandonnell8801]

As a 60 + year old spearfisher a have been diving for 50 years I would say slow down, not in the water but in life. A day on the water is a gift even if it's blowing or dirty take a minute and give thanks. And remember the ocean is not your supermarket be respectful and do not take more than you need.

[@Elhesh]

I got this advice years before I thought of spear fishing. And probably never once heeded it. Hahaha it’s probably a good time to start

[@gunhoadventures9772]

Matti is next level...” I forced my kids”....😂😂😂😂

[@quinnzane5817]

sorry to be off topic but does anyone know a tool to log back into an instagram account? I somehow forgot the password. I love any help you can offer me.

[@maddoxulises1020]

@Quinn Zane Instablaster ;)

[@nyrchamps9359]

You are so underrated, you are better than most youtubers that have 1mil

[@joshcote7983]

Agree 100% man

[@DanielMann]

Thanks guys 🙌

[@benmorgan7016]

Too true

[@addz1playz526]

100% for sure he is my favourite to watch

[@tru1s141]

True

[@dw8027]

Matti is another level, I imagine him going to an all night rave after making this video and I won't have anyone tell me different, legend. Great vid

[@DanielMann]

He’s the life of the party and a fantastic diver as well. Still holds his own at international competitions.

[@ibrahimbm1742]

Wow...what a humble feeling to see so many master spearos n legends selflessly sharing their tips about spearfishing. Thank you very much Mr Daniel. 🤗

[@markumbers5362]

Lots of good advice. I am 66 and was a competition spear fisher 51 years ago. .My advice is 1) Go on days that are nice weather. Don't get desperate and get in a marginally dangerous sea. If it looks a bit dodgy don't go. At best it will be unpleasant. For me spearfishing should always be an experience of beauty, wonder and excitement. On rough days do apnoea training in the pool so you are ready when the sea is nice. 2) I wish free diving courses were available 50 years ago. I did a level 2 course in 2020. It taught me a lot about my personal physiology, why relaxing is so important, why hyperventilating is bad and how to rescue a blacked out buddy. I highly recommend a level 2 course for anyone starting out.

[@BacktoBasics]

Amazing how everyone’s advice is all so different but so helpful! Thanks for having me on mate. Cheers, Strick

[@VanIsleOutdoors]

I've been spearfishing for more than 20 years and here is my tip for beginners: Invest in a good float/buoy. There are multiple benefits to having this piece of gear. it allows you to ditch your gun if a big fish runs into a hole or off into the deep, or you can rig your spear break-away style if you're expecting big fish. Beyond that, it provides a place to hang your bag or stringer which puts some distance between you and any sharks or other toothy critters, rather than having fish hanging off your belt. A pretty alarming run-in with a very angry moray trying to get a fish that was on my belt is actually what got me to buy my first float.... Probably most importantly, having a nice big float with a flag on it will make it much less likely for you to get smoked by a careless boater (they're out there and you know it). It can also be used as a low-tech training tool. If you know the length of your float line is 75ft, for example, you can clip off the line at 50ft to limit your dives to a depth you know you can handle safely, allowing you to incrementally progress your freediving and minimize risk. finally, if you and your dive buddy happen to drift apart for any reason, you'll have a much easier time tracking eachother down in the chop. If you're not using a dive float yet, you definitely should. Cheers from BC.

[@HarryLindley]

Unreal Mann! Some pearls in there. Thanks for having me on.

[@DanielMann]

Any time!

[@wdmertens]

Love your videos mate.

[@HarryLindley]

@@wdmertens Thanks Byron!

[@CrayZfull]

19 min of aquatic wisdom. Thanks again Dan

[@joeslipper290]

18:57 this guy had me cracked up

[@bigisleboy24]

Lol

[@rivermungall6374]

@@bigisleboy24 yeah Justin haha. Very true, my fiancé is very easy on the eyes

[@RyanMyersExpeditions]

Love your videos man you really have been such an epic inspiration for everything I want my channel to be. Stoked to be a small part of one of your videos and will definitely see you somewhere in the world for a dive!

[@DanielMann]

Thanks for being part of it! I had you in my head on Friday slowing right down on some dives. Just no fish 😆

[@matt2pender]

Both you guys are legends. Ryan i have got some crays I the fridge that are going to get battered and fried tomorrow for dinner. Thanks for the idea can see you really enjoyed it.

[@skyjuice45]

Daniel, Ryan,Justin,n d others.im a spearfisher fr years.since I wz a kid ,I get paid buy d pound so it's not all fun bt u guy taught me alot.me n my family r doing way better nw.much love to all spearfishers out Dr.. Daniel to 1m!!

[@ken.ed2015]

Can you be more specific of when and how to apply the vinegar. First time to hear that I want to try it.

[@bigisleboy24]

Thanks man!!! Loved being apart of such a cool video!! So many legends in the clip! Thanks for thinking of me, and I can’t wait to cruise sometime!! Stay safe brother...

[@ravenclaw9358]

Where is Ryan Justin?

[@rudibarkhuizen9311]

I've never commented on any KZbin video before, but I just can't help myself. Daniel, this is possibly the most helpful and insightful 19min I've ever watched. This is such a valuable piece of info and I thank you. I only recently discovered your channel, but I straightaway subscribed. You have a calm and humble way about you - no arrogance, just happy to be alive. And I applaud that. You give spearfishing a good name and you're an inspiration to spearos everywhere. Keep 'em coming.

[@DanielMann]

Welcome aboard Rudi and thanks for the kind words 🙏🏻

[@granvillebennett8320]

That guy from Finland made my day. Great vid compilation Brother . Loved the advice.

[@EthanYeo1]

I didn't think this video could have been any better until I reached the ending!! 😂😂

[@bigisleboy24]

Lol

[@DanielMann]

Justin Lee dropping some truth 💣

[@chrisbarraza7700]

Simon Tripp a champion, he sold me my first kit. Made sure I didn't get unnecessary stuff and I've been out there non-stop ever since.

[@hawaiidogoadventures9855]

Decades of knowledge in a short vid. Amazing. Thank you Legends.

[@kyk2454]

“Those of you that don’t know me im rob allen” what a legend

[@GlobalNomad6]

Brilliant idea and video Dan! Thanks for taking the time to put this together and allowing us to benefit from the respect and relationships you have in the spearo community.

[@mauroalves7116]

This is great Daniel! Thanks for taking the time to do this.

[@SBSpears]

Each of these pieces of advice is so crucial to easing yourself into being a better spearo. A portion of this is learned and discovered over time through trial and error, this is like a boost start for those just starting out. Like always, great content, hope others take advantage of this compilation of advice from some of the best spearos globally.

[@tjakeeler]

All the people you got on this man... it’s just awesome. This should totally go viral in our community. Great job keep up the great work

[@RyanMyersExpeditions]

Someone make Matti a youtube channel he will be rich. Me and Sam were dying.

[@DanielMann]

Unfortunately super old school, had to text his brick Nokia to get ahold of him. No WhatsApp or smart phone.

[@ATKryan]

This video has summed up majority of the advice I have been giving to anyone who wanted to listen to me about spearfishing, I am very grateful to follow or subscribe to your channel just to hear what great spearos around the world have been repeatedly saying on how to improve and I for a fact also wish when I started spearfishing that a dive knife, and booties would be my favorite thing to have in the water!

[@suttsification]

Great initiative Dan, this is an epic display of what our sport truly is. Keep it up.

[@keithhilburn3279]

One of the best videos you've done I watch all the people in this video to get me through the week till its my turn to get in the water thank you Daniel man... The spear fishing community is the best community to be apart of......

[@nickmoore9896]

Thanks Dan, a beautiful gesture to the spearo community during lockdown. Links are great. Rob Allen's recent stuff is generous too. Thanks guys

[@phill1304]

Dan the man! This was amazing, been spearing a few years but still a noob and so many tips in this vid. Thank you! Love your work!

[@tipticiter]

Such a brilliant episode and idea Dan, well done for everyones contributions.

[@saltwatercowboy8645]

Thankyou for putting this out their.. I've been commercial fishing all my life and I'm 34 and just now starting spearfishing..thankyou for getting this put togeather for us new spearfishers

[@spearfishinglifegreece]

Great advices from all the guys! Great video full of knowledge from spearos around the world, for spearos around the world! Thank you Daniel! ✊

[@johnallison4688]

You have really excelled yourself with this video. I started spear fishing in Queensland in1956 and would have benefitted considerably with the information you have provided. It’s to be hoped that beginners will see it and absorb it en masse as it will contribute to their enjoyment and safety. Keep up the good work !

[@islamhamdan1]

I know i pick up some of the most change life dive advices, 1- know how to hunt. 2- clear your ears. 3- take it easy and slowly. 4- buy a good gear is something crusual for your dives. 5- observe and pay attention. 6- have fun. 7- have fun. Thanks to you all 💙

[@Adventureman_Dan]

I loved this video and learned a lot. Keep them coming Dan. I really like your advice to dive everywhere. I recently started diving offshore mangrove channels and have found more than I thought possible.

[@moritztzume8504]

You made me start spearfishing... thankfull for this and these awesome tips

[@58footer]

The one thing that I wish someone had shared with me when I first started spearfishing, was stay away from women that weren’t comfortable in or around water. They will draw you away from doing the things you love for far to long of a period of time and when you want to get back into it, they won’t understand the expense of getting back into the sport.

[@BreathlessRSA]

Relatable! haha

[@_mr_tilley]

@@BreathlessRSA they get jealous of your "other girlfriend" !

[@DrunknMnky]

Story of my life

[@vagabondroller]

Land Sharks

[@gazzabyerun9556]

I hear you, been there, gave it all up because the wife didn't have any interest with the water or anything i had a interest in! Now i am Happy happily 😁 divorced , I decided to get back into it after all these years!

[@knightclan4]

Great job Daniel! Nobody tell me how crazy Freediving can make you. Matti Pyykko You’re awesome

[@jaredpearce5201]

Matti freakin cracks me up bro! One of the best videos out there. Keep up the awesome content man!

[@southeastsalt1260]

It was good to watch a collaboration of wisdom from alot of wicked divers we need more of this a documentry would be awesome

[@leonac9194]

Another amazing episode Daniel! So much good advice. Yeah totally agree with Adam and Tim's words about diving and hunting. Legends!!

[@BreathlessRSA]

Awesome stuff Daniel great to see all the legends in one video!

[@codyconway8101]

This is the best spearfishing video I’ve seen. You’re a champion!

[@delstep2255]

Daniel. Guys. Wow. You guys make my morning. I had to learn so much on my own. My major thing I would share is learn to hunt at what ever depth you are comfortable. Thanks again guys. I honestly think spearfishing is the greatest and most underrated sports and also way of making a living.

[@ArmandJonker]

One of the best videos ever with great advice

[@lafishingadventures664]

A very helpful info Daniel as I am still starting to go spearfishing. Thank you! More power to you and your channel!

[@frostahorse]

I love you Daniel! Thank you so much for all your videos. They have helped me so much!

[@Blackfish46]

Certainly a collective of great people you have there Dan. Great Video mate.

[@hackaxl]

Amazing video. Thanks for taking the time to put it together.

[@Solistice013]

Thank you! Extremely informative and interesting, especially for s beginner spearo like myself. Thanks for taking the time to compile such excellent information.

[@nate_wells]

This was epic! Thanks for creating and sharing! Matti was pure gold!!!!

[@PabloRodriguez-xk7ql]

This is like a crossover between all my favorite channels. I thought I was getting an incredible targeted ad in the beginning.

[@DanielMann]

🤣

[@heinrichwesson]

Epic epic episode with such legends! Useful advice from every person.

[@alintudorstefanescu2083]

That's a great bag of information! Thanks again for sharing Daniel!

[@maxyachtmaster]

This is the best video ever! So precisely! Everyone of them said so important tips!

[@musubi3287]

Great video Daniel! Some advice I wish I got and I’d give others is to go out and practice with good safe and responsible partners, get out as much as you can to practice (while keeping it fun), get good gear by researching, and practice target shooting.

[@adamcarcache1009]

this was such a good video Daniel. It’s just a matter of time till you blow up, great work!

[@Dan22Garlick]

"I forced my children " haha what a legend! great vid

[@runi34]

This was awesome!!! I learn so much from this, perhaps especially because my season has not yet begun :( Keep up the great work, I'm already looking forwards for your next video :) Greetings from Norway!

[@benmorgan7016]

Loved it once again! Defo will help me in the future! Thanks and keep it up 🤘🏼

[@PeakinPeteAdventures]

Another brilliant addition to your library. Love your work Daniel and thanks for sharing👌

[@DanielMann]

Thanks Peter, glad you liked it.

[@alextumasovs5175]

It’s always cool how Daniel finds new ways to get amazing video up

[@yuridavid7802]

So awesome!!! Dang I love your videos. Thank you for putting so much effort on this

[@liamcannon5667]

Justin and Ryan were my new spearo youtubers while in lockdown so good to see you guys know each other and we might get a collab in the future great vid

[@Temoc.]

What a great video Daniel , hopefully we see more videos like this , thanks for the content mate

[@SethBricel]

So great! Thanks for putting this together.

[@jefforso-richmond4636]

What a rad video! I love the colab. Amazing work!!

[@HairyDadoutdoors]

Love this video so much advice to take on board thank you!

[@kombosto88]

Thanks for this video mate, just starting on Bali and this kind of information is always necessary from experienced people🙏🏻

[@santiagogrilli5481]

Your channel is so great!! I'm new in this and I find a lot of things to learn in every video, aside from the awesome footage

[@castandspear]

Fantastic advice! Thanks for sharing

[@sailingpopao]

That was really fun to watch, happy to be a part of it mate! Cheers!

[@DanielMann]

Thanks for jumping on board! Loved the fuel in the car analogy.

[@sailingpopao]

Daniel Mann pleasure, cheers!

[@richardledingham1036]

Great vid Dan with great advice from great spearo's . Luckily the North of Scotland is uber quiet and I have had a couple of sneaky dives. Sea is still a bit cold for life to appear inshore and there is hardly a crab about as yet. However I hope for greater Bass/Mullett numbers moving North this year due to reduced rod and line fishing in England. Looking forward to next vid. Cheers.

[@saymon.pena57]

ahahaha the title to this video should be " Wait For It! watch till the end" hahahahaha

[@Sune5129]

Perfect video thanks buddy 🙏 dive safe! Thanks all of the masters.

[@blethal7434]

This video came at a great time for me. Starting out spearfishing here in Darwin Australia 🇦🇺. Will re watch again n be sure to put the advice into practice. Cheers Daniel, such a great video. Love ya work

[@DanielMann]

You should join the Darwin Dolphins lead by Rick Trippe. A fantastic spearfishing club with loads of knowledge on the area.

[@flipspearing]

As Daniel said find the man Rick Trippe. I grew up there learning from the master himself. He is the OG. The jewie whisperer.

[@Tres03]

This video is pure gold. Great Idea Daniel!

[@DanielMann]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@siecenjgpunya9835]

All legend in one channel , thanks for vid man...awesome 👍👍

[@jameswagg4357]

Love the vid always learn something. I am itching to get back in , the weather has finally turned we went from -12c overnight last week to +30c today crazy just need water to warm a bit only have a 5 mil suit lol. Keep it up the vids stay and be well

[@olesrensen3146]

pretty much sums up my subscription list. very cool idea and video!

[@ParisBosserman]

Dude, Dan The Mann! This was an epic video, I feel like I have a lot to learn, and this really helps me differentiate Hunting vs Diving. I have now focus on both aspects separately and work on each part. Cheers! And I can wait for the ladies to flock my way. Lol

[@fargo007]

As a brand new spearo who hasn't been in the water yet, this was supremely valuable. Bravo.

[@theepiccatcher3435]

Thank you Dan and others for sharing some awesome advice I will take those advice and I know it will help me in my journey 💪🙏🤞👏👏

[@SuperNakednik]

Brilliant video. Thanks so much for this!

[@yosemitebaxter]

Great information! Please do another one & ask these guys their top 3 words of advice / things they wish they learned sooner!

[@masongunn1884]

For 100k this is the best editing and quality videos I’ve seen

[@Country_Life_Japan]

Hi Dan, I’ve recently started spearfishing and am still learning and your videos are so informative and helped me out a lot with my diving. I’ve learnt a lot from your videos and from you so thank you so much mate especially this video! However I have a question I’d like to ask and that is I’ve seen a lot of divers approach or look under a rock/ crevices, cave all the same with their belly down towards the ground or sand, I however have been diving straight down and looking for fish upside down peeking in thinking that I would catch the fish off guard and it has worked a lot, so my question is it ok or safe?! Thanks mate Konichiwa from Japan 🇯🇵 cheers 🍻

[@ricoconnor3351]

Dan my brotha this is EPIC my fav. KZbinrs in one vid. Cant thank you enough

[@jamesrahn8339]

Best spearfishing video! Thank all of you.

[@nikolaspolychroniou4911]

Thanks from Greece !

[@Elhesh]

This video was literally made for me and girl friend. Thanks for all your years of experience and teachings.

[@aymenzant]

A massive thank you mate... best advices ever...

[@steve-adams]

Ahhh man those tidal streams. This is really important. It's unreal how fast that water can get moving... The first time I got stuck, I tried swimming towards shore. I figured my fins could get me there, but the streams kind of pull you to their centre. You're going to go where it's going. The thing is, too, that as you get closer to shallow water in the stream it can often begin to move even faster. As I pushed myself closer to shore I was getting exhausted, and I was only moving faster, and eventually I was pushed into a narrow rocky area and I was seriously flying. I got pushed into all kinds of sub-surface and surfaced rocks, wrapped up my lines in rock and seaweed, and generally got my ass handed to me. Long story short, don't fight it, but if you need to, don't aim for shallow water! It gets so much worse. The second stream I got caught in was no big deal. I just gently finned back out to deeper water and once I hit calmer waters, I went to shore and walked (a really long walk) back to my car. Not great either, but so much safer

[@Rangeelaboy]

Thanks Steve, nice info. How do you get out of water if you don’t aim towards shore?

[@asafvarlix]

OMG this video is so important. thanks so much for making it

[@dimitriosstefanis9396]

I absolutely love this video Thank you everybody

[@ozzievanstraten3854]

Rob Allen... What a legend here in South Africa, super awesome gear 👌👍. Nice video!

[@jc.considine]

Brilliant video Daniel.

[@skyespearfishing]

Great video Daniel so many wise words here, love how you have managed to reach out to spearo legends all over the world! Hopefully we will all be diving again very soon!

[@DanielMann]

Got out for a couple dips last week. Not much success but still fun.

[@onebreathoneshot6022]

Great video, thanks for the tips.

[@luisbarros7154]

EPIC vid, as always, great content and very entertaining too. As most already pointed out...Matti is crazzzyy.. what a vibe :) So I know we're all still kinda stuck due to the Pandemic but I would really like to see some videos from you in the Portuguese waters, so Hopefully it is in your "to go" list