Spearfishing Giant Atlantic HALIBUT in Norway

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The idea for this trip was birthed around three years ago when I first saw a photo of one of these fish whilst researching diving opportunities in Europe before I moved to the UK from Australia. Countless hours of planning and preparation saw myself, Andrew Gomm, Joose Seppälä, Bryson Sheehy & Nikki Watt diving in the Arctic Circle in the top end of Norway. A remote and beautiful part of the world however the diving for halibut is extremely difficult. Long days drifting in cold water, thick wetsuits & mental torture.
Over five days diving we put three of these incredible fish into the boat. Absolutely none of the fish was wasted and everything was consumed; I am still enjoying halibut fillets four months later.
Filmed by Daniel Mann, additional footage from Joose, Bryson & Nikki.
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[@CatchEmAllFishingZakCatchEm]

This video is absolutely INSANNEEE!!!

[@kdogoutdoors971]

Catch Em All Fishing give this man a shoutout

[@lexrexyt]

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[@harrison_asensio9286]

Omg it’s u

[@n51ForLife]

Catch Em All Fishing oi

[@ironwalker7566]

I love your videos

[@Limpchimps]

*shoots fish in the head point blank* **Fish starts swimming away**

[@cidra43]

Food Reviewer 9001 i don’t wanna ruin the like count!

[@razorgaming1281]

I am the scourge of Ytb comments fear me

[@c_dubbzz6127]

Even Norwegian Halibut are viking warriors that''ll only go down after 4 spears and a knife to the head. That fish now swims through the Halls of Valhalla

[@bogi2557]

Yeah, real huge beasts!

[@co8539]

Unreal

[@gamerNorge]

As a norwegian i approve of this message

[@ivannovak4711]

Dies of extreme cringe

[@spartang1835]

Through rivers of mead

[@JonBrollin]

Kick ass video! Loved the story and the way you guys work the camera. Looks like a bang up trip!

[@DanielMann]

Cheers Jon!

[@kalistator3121]

heyy jon =D u should visit morocco =D

[@cggamez503]

Lol 3 of my favorite youtubers are in this comment section

[@holdintime2904]

Jon B. When will your spearfishing trip be?

[@wonder6013]

Connor Trast id love to see that too

[@Zomdarati]

Production quality like this is way better than most multi million subscriber channels! The fact that you're only at 3k shocked me

[@DanielMann]

Thanks Giovanni, I guess my problem is I don’t upload frequently enough.

[@dreamtree1510]

I thought I was watching a multi million sub channel before I saw this comment,

[@DanielMann]

Too kind!

[@barfingcoyote210]

Ditto on that Giovanni ! So real you can feel it .

[@darrylkylemurillo2764]

whaaat, the channel's only at 3k by the time this was uploaded??? daaaamn insane production quality

[@bulletjunk]

Gets shot twice through the head and still kicking. Holy shit.

[@adamraber9945]

Marc E Halibut DONT STOP. In the pacific where I catch them you have to tie the head to tail and they will eventually still break out

[@fishingmjorn]

Nice vid, but it's sad to see such big halibuts being killed in 2017/2018.. I'm from Sweden and many of us travel to Norway each year fishing for halibut, and for halibut bigger than 130cm it's always C&R to maintain the population, and we never bring them up into the boat because of the risk of spinal injuries. This is not easy for you to know, and the camp owners should have told you this. But have it in mind when traveling to new places.. and also have it in mind in your own country. Big fish are important.

[@TheLasTBreHoN]

In times when humans did not have big numbers it must have been amazing. I dream of days of amazing harmonic hunting. Being in tune and being able to harvest these amazing creatures, but alas, there is just too many of us it is sad 😑 cool video tho, that must take serious skill to do! How old do you think that fish was?

[@kretschkev6333]

Not only that, these old and big predators accumulate a lot of other stuff like mercury in their body, as they are pretty far up in the food chain.

[@BlacktipH]

Big fish!

[@cggamez503]

BlacktipH omg, how did I find u here. Love your vids dude

[@andreasresolve6449]

Hi

[@Pappa_mu]

Hi blacktipH holy

[@TopTum]

Did not know they got that big

[@rosafarts69]

big dick

[@SebastianShaneSibila]

"Jose pulled out his gun and let go of my gun" LOL

[@kanomorojele4956]

10:55 .."Hally-Boot!! Hally-Boot!!" ..lol I Chant with him..like im next to him

[@barfingcoyote210]

Kano can you imagine what that must feel like, man ???

[@yensidthegoat4018]

@23chrisfm what

[@veronicam2942]

😂

[@deermeatfordinner]

not sure how to set it up... but I've GOT TO GO DO THIS!!!! super well done!!!!

[@DanielMann]

Welcome anytime mate! Once Norway gets rid of the 10 day quarantine upon entry we can go in the fall. Thanks for stopping by, love your channel 🙌

[@nicolaslebrun9455]

Haha I just came from your Halibut spearfishing video because I was reminded of this one.

[@deermeatfordinner]

@@nicolaslebrun9455 I love this video!!! These dudes are awesome!!!!

[@deermeatfordinner]

@@DanielMann how can I get in touch with you? Let’s start planning!

[@DanielMann]

@deermeatfordinner Shoot me an email, [e-mail] 😎

[@stephenforde7140]

This is the best spearfishing channel hands down, you guy go to depths that I would never dream of going. Love it👍

[@UserRandomSenders123]

“I saw the gun and was like get FACKKKED “

[@dudeguy9943]

my favourite part

[@orphscookie8047]

how do you only have 3k subs when the quality of this video is amazing

[@DanielMann]

*Hunting for my own dinner in a sustainable way.

[@Masterpupil_]

@@ZirrelStudios You come on to a fishing video to bitch about people fishing. Jesus, your life must be so saddening.

[@danieljonesadventures2181]

Those are rookie numbers... gotta pump those numbers up

[@teddyspaghetti4295]

I've watched this video before and after I knew about spearfishing and enjoyed it just as much and that's how you know it's well made

[@ernestosnichebikes9668]

Just found this video and I am not going to lie; it was pretty awesome. Enjoyed every second of it.

[@FishingBiodiversity]

Beautiful video maan, what a monster

[@fabiocantarini6942]

Ti seguo sei un grande

[@MTheroy]

This was awesome watched every second, should be a series on Netflix you guys traveling doing this.

[@gautiertran7706]

Stop with that "It sHouLd Be a NeTflIx SeriE"

[@eff1986]

Your videos are so satisfying to watch. Thank you for sharing and motivating me to go out in the nature more often! All the best to you and your lovely family

[@n0vaa113]

As a norwegian person this is the coolest video i have seen today❤️ Stay safe guys💖✨

[@lifestylelimitless7086]

This is some of the most intense speerfishing iv seen u guys are awesome!

[@madkeenmicallef]

Man the production quality of this video is bloody amazing!

[@DanielMann]

Cheers man!

[@benh9220]

I've watched a couple of your vids now after they popped up on my recommended bar, and I would say you make amazing videos, but these are insane movies. You can clearly tell how much time and effort are put into them. And I can't wait to see what else is in store, you've got yourself a new sub and you definitely​ deserve a lot more!

[@DanielMann]

Thanks Ben!

[@pierrebardou2728]

Your videos are so cool, I just love these "Vlog type" video, good job, love it !

[@PaulCarterArt]

Good time capsule guys thanks for sharing the experience

[@DanielMann]

Glad you enjoyed it Paul!

[@rickfeith6372]

Top notch production....only 27k subs???? Thats criminal.

[@BurninatorTheTrogdor]

When I saw him lose that second fish with your gun I couldn't believe it. I feel like he was in over his head a bit to be after fish that big. Glad it worked out. Great channel!

[@fishingnorthflorida5549]

This video shows back up in my recommended every 6 months or so and I ALWAYS click! Legendary!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Outstanding adventure Daniel. Loved every minute of it! Can't wait to see the next time you go back and smack a 100kg Butt!

[@DanielMann]

Cheers Dan, I can only dream of a fish that size for myself.

[@NomadicCreatorMY]

Wow that halibut is like the honey badger of the sea😂. It just doesn't give a shit that it got a spear near it's head. But if the human comes close, it'll be like "hell nah" and ran away.

[@MattTitchenal]

Great job telling the story of an awesome trip. You'll get your big halibut next time man! Speaking of which, be sure let me know if you need another diver when you go back! I'll film haha

[@BrandonMcCrackan]

Just subscribed and can't wait for more! Beautiful video and very well produced! As your channel grows you're going to get more attention and with that will come people who don't understand what you're doing and will show hate. Ignore them. Keep doing what you're doing. Fish on!

[@DanielMann]

Thanks Brandon, I have certainly had a bit of hate on this video but I know everything was eaten and not wasted so like you say, ignore them.

[@wrothnathan]

1st 5 seconds of the video i see a fish get exicuited instant sub

[@Hehawtyragu]

Nathan Biceps you are a deadset fuckwit

[@benhess807]

Love the content! It must be so cool to just go and worry about nothing but fishing! Great job tho

[@cbull283]

Dude, great quality video. You seriously deserve more subs!

[@PetteriSteigen]

Thanks for sharing this. I live not far from there. Hope to one day to get a halibut like you guys got. Saw one once, but didnt have a big enough speargun then.

[@0769glen]

Living up at kings beach on the sunny coast and have taken up spearfishing. Loving these videos! Its awesome that there is some locals getting out around the world and it's even better that you're sharing the footage of these epic adventures! Heading to El Nido in the Philippines in Feb and can hopefully get some footage of my own. Thanks for the vids! Maybe see you up on the coast one day!!

[@Finatic]

Epic Video!

[@DanielMann]

Cheers! You've got some great videos on your channel too - just checked it out!

[@rvmcwhorter]

Wow !! So awesome !! You have to go back , and you have to film it !! One of the best spear vids I've ever seen .

[@gonza-fish5280]

Hi Daniel. Your videos are so satisfying to watch. Thank you for sharing my friend!!

[@skiidzman]

HAL--EEE-BOOOT!!!! LOL, love it.

[@hakonmyhren7039]

I live in Norway Daniel Mann! I'm a big fan as well!

[@DanielMann]

Thanks!

[@bladeloots9301]

Just found this channel the other day, I have to say you guys are flipping awesome. I dive out here in South Africa in Cape Point and around Clifton/Bakoven and shoot a few Cape Seabream. Doesn't compare to what you guys shoot. Keep the insane content quality up guys. Love It!!

[@briansymmes7917]

Awesome fishing guys, that halibut took 4 spears, what a beast!

[@wesleyparrish2530]

this is what i call real fishing!!!!

[@romannachname3115]

Can´t believe that you only have 2,3K subscribers!!! Amazing Video, Amazing Channel, Subscribed

[@kdogoutdoors971]

GG EZ I was thinking the same thing

[@romannachname3115]

@Daniel Mann what tips would you give a spearfisher who wants to travel to croatia?

[@ZyphifiedBruh]

GG EZ same like wtf he’s so underrated

[@timothymayhew6390]

Great videos, reminds me of spearfishing off Sydney in the seventies, must get my gear together and go again. Thanks for the vids mate

[@KillaFThirtyFive]

Wow one of the best underrated youtubers.

[@Edgunsuk]

Another stunning video sooo glad i found these // you lol if you get to south wales this year let me know i will loan you my big game kayak or at least come say hi been watching these vids for 4 years now (im 49) will get my old ass in the water this year for the first time if it kills me lol

[@DanielMann]

Cheers for watching! Will definitely hit you up if I head to the area, never been to the country before at all.

[@BatMan-fz7np]

Aww nice, some local lads!!!I guess, Gold Coast would be a boring dive for you guys??

[@DanielMann]

Bryson & Myself have dived around the Gold Coast and SEQLD for a long time and will always be a special place of familiarity. It’s also an awesome place to dive - not much you can’t spear there. I’ve been in London for the last two years so missing the warm Gold Coast waters that’s for sure. Still some cool diving this part of the world, just not warm diving!

[@BatMan-fz7np]

I live on the goldie, fish that sea way and surf spit/straddie. literally been there everyday of this week love it! water is amazing right now, seen some big big pelagic's arnd too! Cold water aint for me bro, but hope your loving it over it there! great vids btw!

[@DanielMann]

Get down to Kingscliff (don’t forget the fishing license for NSW) it’s probably the best shore diving spot in SEQLD.

[@alexmacdonald258]

If you will, please convey my appreciation to your friend Guiliano, for the idea of his tomato-based sauce with scallops. As a chef, I thought it looked easy, quick, and flavorful, but had NO idea how wonderful it actually is!! From now on, that's going to be a staple on any of our dives for either scallops or crabs!! So I'm sending high compliments to Guiliano from one chef to another! Eccezionale!! e molte grazie

[@samuelmuscat1149]

I watched this vid for over 15 times for sure. Thanks for entertaining me and others during this time bro🔥

[@DanielMann]

Thanks Samuel!

[@geofferysmith1206]

Halibut almost kicked his but again nice save

[@Leaibolmmai]

There is no mentioning of this in the video, but I suspect it would be a major party spoiler: There is a legal maximum limit for tourists bringning fish out of Norway. The limit is set at 20 kilogram/person for those visiting registered tourist-fishing camps. Fishing outside registered fishing-camps the limit is 10 kilogram/person. At the moment the fines for breaking the export limits are set at NOK8.000(EUR800) + NOK200(EUR20)/kilogram of fish exceeding the limit. I suspect the fines will be raising sharply in the years to come...

[@linusack9455]

And most registered fishing camp have a maximum size on halibut, usally around 130cm witch is around 30kg. So everyting below 80cm or above 130cm go back in the Sea. Even the fish industry in Norway throw back big halibuts, even if they are dead. I think they can get a fine if they bring them back.

[@DanielMann]

Never heard of fishing lodges having different laws. Max for halibut as of today is 200cm in Norway.

[@linusack9455]

@@DanielMann No law. But I know a few camps that do tell their klients to try and release big fish above 130ish cm. 130+ fish is a good fish for reproduction. And they dont taste very good if they get bigger. I'm an angler though, easier to release. :) Nice video! You really got the scenery on point, it's hard to do!

[@DanielMann]

I loved eating every fillet from the 76kg fish so in my experience big fish do taste good. If you know how to cook 😎

[@linusack9455]

@@DanielMann haha I do, and I know.. But u get my point? I have around 18kg left from my trip this year, we released 156cm, and kept some around 110 and the bigest 136cm. Got a total of 30 halibut, and kept 7. Angling though.

[@ebenshriner9935]

Why was the intro so cool and funny to me? It's just a lot of building up really intensely and then just "shluuurrp im going to Norway today."

[@DanielMann]

The reality is that epic adventures have to start somewhere, that start was my morning coffee.

[@andersgulliksen9544]

Jo, i live in Norway and i never seen a so big halibut before. Nice video

[@Travis3500]

editing:11/10

[@HusseinMarey]

This trip was just epic!

[@DanielMann]

Certainly was! Thanks for watching.

[@gregkral4467]

What an awesome adventure. Thanks guys.

[@tristanduncan7443]

Great vid!! As from being from Australia 🇦🇺 great to see different species being caught!!! Well done 👍

[@DanielMann]

Cheers Tristan!

[@mangooot]

Im from norway Nice vid✌️

[@musicaldimensions4234]

Same

[@gautiertran7706]

us youtube community dant give a single fuck about where you're coming from

[@francavesca9243]

@@gautiertran7706 stfu your not in the youtube community

[@floridaflyfishing3457]

"third times a charm" I think is what he meant

[@NathanielSmithAlex]

You guys are unreal man - sending big love from Canada

[@tjakeeler]

Great vid, great quality, your subs will blow up eventually keep it up

[@kdogoutdoors971]

This is an extremely good video

[@4amwaj]

another terrific vid mate. no other spearos making vids like this. sick.

[@DanielMann]

Cheers Trappa!

[@OXSEnterprises]

This looked fun as hell!

[@youfanaticssuck]

You've become my favorite channel to watch... I respect and honor your humility. Mitch from Bradenton Florida USA

[@DanielMann]

Cheers guys!

[@Henriksen87]

I dont understand what they are saying, but nice video!

[@Orikix]

It is english tho

[@ryleysfishing7914]

this year i am gowing spearfishing for my first time

[@DanielMann]

Nice one mate, where at?

[@inshanity84]

Thanks for letting me dream during lunch. Simply amazing

[@saxonferris8016]

Subscribed in the first minute, this is a solid channel. Great video.

[@PuddinPuncher]

You look like Matt Damon

[@DanielMann]

I think you’re the fourth person to say that, thanks!

[@PuddinPuncher]

Daniel Mann but for real though matter damon couldn't handle that beast of a fish 💪🐟

[@tronixfix]

Smoked halibut 👌

[@Pittbullkay]

Or with butter and fresh herbs!

[@andreassolvolllaupstad4544]

Finally some good videoes from Norway! Amazing!!🤩

[@Rodentfisherman]

This channel deserves way more subs

[@gabrielhaugehidalgo9505]

I live in Norway 🇳🇴 jeg kommer fra Norge

[@magikar2653]

Dabinator LOL vis prof at du ikke bruker Google translate

[@eirikt3420]

Magikar2 chillern du a

[@theopetersson3347]

Hur sänker man en norsk ubåt Man simmar ner och knakar 😀på

[@TraviansLittleHelpe]

Theo petersson En norske danske og svenske er strandet på en øde øy. En ånd kommer og gir de alle ett ønske hver. Dansken ønsker seg tilbake til danmark. Nordmannen ønsker seg tilbake til Norge. Svensken blir ensom, og ønsker at begge skal komme tilbake. Dumme svenske

[@fishlover1788]

Jes jou Ned more subs love ❤️ jour vids 🌲 first video ever so cooll haahaha

[@JusticeExplorer]

Omg I watched like 3 mins of your video and look down to see your sub count and you only have 7K??? I thought with a video the quality of this you would surely have at least 100K, keep it up.

[@DanielMann]

I had 1500 on January 1st this year!

[@TheOutdoorsman]

This is the best and coolest video i have watched in a lonnng time! Simply awesome!

[@DanielMann]

Cheers Outdoorsman!

[@Guide504]

Hose stay at home ... Everyone has a hose, no shame just leave him at home with nothing sharp and no matches.

[@pristineperch5411]

I hate it! 14:10

[@martingoodef811]

Your a legend Andy, “well I’ve forgotten about my luggage”. Ha ha

[@panathasg13]

one of your best vids. I come back to it sometimes!

[@fishlover1788]

So cooll hahahaha

[@mathewallanby1700]

That is the biggest flounder I have ever seen

[@napes_online]

Mr Potato so is a flounder and halibut the same thing

[@rickfeith6372]

No

[@DanIversN]

Mate. Love this vid cuz youre in Norway ;) haha how do you only have 3k subs lol

[@dougbourdo2589]

Great video of what looks like a Great trip. Well done all of you. I am jealous.....

[@knowz1101]

Everyone is just gonna ignore that fish taken 2 bows to his head .... Nvm it took about 4 Ok

[@crazycoasters4514]

Just a tribute to the fish that were killed and injured in the making of this video.

[@jacintalucadonato4135]

I’m only a new subscriber but i knew by the first video that I watched from you that you where 1 if my favourite youtubers

[@DanielMann]

Thanks Jacinta 🙏🏻

[@gregoryjamesaustin]

That video was awesome. Thanks for sharing.

[@ThePbZepplin]

Erm..not to be disparaging, but where is the challenge in spearing flatfish? It is not as if they put up much of a fight or are hard to spear? I take it they are just speared for their food value? And before the insults start flying, please note that I also surf and river fish, but not spearfishing. I have speared sole on sandbanks using a soling fork.

[@DanielMann]

Hey Andrew the challenge is certainly there. We had five divers searching for five days each - a total of 25 days equivalent really and only 3 fish put in the boat. Finding them in such a vast coastline is a challenge. Diving in very cold water all day looking and not seeing is a challenge. Landing one is a challenge as you can see in the video they put up a huge fight - like trying to fight a front door, they are really big fish. Small flatfish like plaice and turbot sure not much fight in them. The actual pulling of the trigger may not be so hard but like every other form of hunting pulling the trigger isn’t the hard part. Finding the quarry and getting yourself into a position to pull the trigger is the greatest challenge.

[@ThePbZepplin]

OK You have convinced me! Better you than I to take up this challenge: I hate cold water!

[@andreasrasmussen6362]

Andrew Slaughter i dont spear fish either but they obviously do it for the thrill, it is not a contest, pole fishing is not very hard either but very fun.

[@i-will-trigger-you]

*it's for the FUN and FOOD for the table*

[@feralphil1198]

well food isnt the determing factor here :D

[@konmag9268]

Norway🇳🇴 Like if ur norwegian I am

[@rpetersen2]

Not Norwegian but even better as I’m Danish lol!!! Just kidding as all Norsemen are my brothers!!! Skål min bror!!

[@alexbaron8611]

Nice vid Daniel, I live in Norway but is usually so damp and cold I never spearfish here, I always go out to warmer spots. You are brave to dive in these murky cold waters.

[@jonasjorgensen8759]

Vet du hvor de var? Lofoten?

[@lauritzlund-iversen2703]

@@jonasjorgensen8759Lofoten ja

[@jonasjorgensen8759]

@@lauritzlund-iversen2703 fett, kanskje jeg må få prøvd neste gang jeg er der oppe

[@SuperKev2006]

but at what time and where?

[@samuelsong2362]

you really shouldnt fish for halibut because its an endangered animal

[@volvos70t51]

Minke Whale too (that's what was on the barbecue at the end), conservation wise they are of an 'least concern' species, but that won't last too long when more tourists turn up after watching videos like this.

[@daGrizzlyPanda]

that is not true, at least not in norway. they were many years ago, but certainly not now

[@mlhus]

Samuel Song I agree and what ' s more, I don't think you're allowed to kill halibuts this size mearly for catch n' release

[@samuelsong2362]

yh better to let those spawn more i think it should be illegal to kill halibuts for like a couple of years so they can re populate

[@daGrizzlyPanda]

Samuel Song please look it up. In Norway, the population of atlantic hallibut is listed as sustainable and it is actually going up.

[@allannicolson8728]

Your videos are sooo good and the storytelling is on point!

[@DanielMann]

Cheers Allan!

[@frenchfry4849]

Omg amazing catch keep it up it’s great content

[@SlimeDonkeyTV]

Aurora Borealis.. Dude.. The time lapses and the lights were killer. Subscribed. Can't wait to make it over to the UK and Europe soon. Giant Hallies!

[@DanielMann]

Cheers man!

[@SlimeDonkeyTV]

@@DanielMann Same to you!