SPEARO LIFE - EPISODE 3 The Golden One (Gilthead Bream Spearfishing)

[@DanielMann]

Loved this film mate. The ones that take, days, months & years taste all the more sweeter. Inspired to get out and explore more next year!

[@TheFishLocker]

- Your underwater footage is incredible mate. Really chuffed for you with your Gilthead. Tight lines mate. 😉🐟

[@samuelekman3099]

fantastic film! I 100% understand that feeling after catching a fish you have looked for a long time for!!!! so stoked for you!

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Thanks a ton!

[@nigelbarrett3602]

Fantastic gilthead bream Joe i have caught a few back in the 1970s where i live in west Cornwall. This is one of my favourite videos this year thanks as always Joe.👍👍

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Glad you enjoyed it Nigel thank you as always!

[@thomascallaghan5988]

Great video and story,thank you for your precious time

[@nuffseed596]

great fish mate, got my first gilthead last week in shallow water near Cape Cornwall, he was just idling in a gully, couldnt believe it. my favorite spearo moment ever and it tasted divine. like you Im stoic but had to woop woop when I bagged him. keep up the great content

[@slow_diver]

Joe what a beautiful story. It made me so happy that you found your fish. I could see that same passion that I have and it's nice to see others like that. Thank you very much for sharing your journey. What a beautiful fish as well. I have put it further up my list, for that time I make it to the UK. Cheers from Oz.

[@DontStopBrent]

Joe, your enthusiasm for the sport is contagious. Well done! Another great vid, too.

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Thanks Brent 👍 Great to hear from you hope you and family are all well 😊

[@pun_gr2742]

What a gorgeous fish! Tasty as well. Happy for you Joe! Dive safe!

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Thanks Mike 😊

[@erikivarson5514]

great video and congratulations on knocking one off your bucket list

[@honeybadger7002]

Nicely done :) I got about 3 foot away from one of those the other day.... and it would have been a really easy shot too! But I didn't have my speargun with me!! Mainly because they tend to frown upon people carrying them around the fish market :)

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Haha! That would make a helluva video!!! 😋

[@davida.776]

Absolutely stoked to see an upload today. Thanks as always, Joe!

[@davida.776]

The storytelling is immaculate

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

@@davida.776 Thank you so much David! Love this comment!

[@mattsmith6108]

It's an incredible feeling to shoot a fish you have craved for a long time isn't it! Fantastic videos joe, I have really enjoyed all three back to back. Keep up the good work

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Thanks for your comment Matt! All the best for the winter season 👌

[@mattsmith6108]

@@JoePkSpearfishing Thanks bud. I'm anchoring down with my new born son this winter! So ill be relying on the likes of you and max to keep me entertained 😜

[@TheOutdoor_Guy]

Fantastic editing Joe, they keep getting better and better mate well done. Congrats on the Gilthead, well deserved. 👍

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Cheers mate! Looking forward to your next vid 👌

[@mathewfletcher1820]

Only just found your channel really enjoy it keep up the good work much love from jersey 🇯🇪

[@pauloliverrogers]

Another awesome catch Captain 👌

[@rahemeclifford2186]

Omg when I seen fish locker, I.... 😍 Gawd, I love you guys.

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

The man's a legend 👍

[@andrecosta1463]

Congratulations Joe, those we're two beautifull, amazing fish! Takes a lot of time, effort and love to get to the level you're at, thank you so much for sharing!

[@spearfishingtheaegean]

Very interesting video once again Joe!!I am going to cook a goldblotch grouper that i have in the refrigerator!you made me hungry 😁😁!!!

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Haha I had to do the same I got some bass out defrosting 👌

[@nathanhendry9845]

Great video Joe, Pleased for you to have reached a great goal in your diving! Congratulations!

[@webstersworld]

Hi joe ill be heading to the west coast of Scotland come spring with my sons to snorkel for clams. I really enjoy your films especially your appreciation of your catch regardless of what it is hope our paths cross bud cheers .

[@webstersworld]

Hi joe whats your friends scuba shop called again an dose he have a web site cheers bud 🐟🙏

[@teterouge1472]

Great stuff, as always, you find so many fish. Nice to see John, would love to see you all get together....Family, Forage, Fish, Dive, catch and obviously cook(drools). Thankyou for taking us away in these crazy days, you don't realise how much it means to us landlocked lubbers who can only dream of the sea All the very best to you and yours Simon

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Thank you Simon, would be great indeed to meet up with John soon 👌 All the best 😊

[@jean-bernardmagdinier4331]

Your genuine respect for ‘Mother Nature and its children’ is noticeably inspiring. That reminds me of my first big size ... Gilthead fish caught (fishing) after yeaaaars spent just dreaming of it. Such a wonderful fish

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Thanks! I'm pleased the video evokes those wonderful memories 😊

[@valerieirwin]

Congratulations on attaining your goal! Your true excitement is evident!

[@chrisgrigg32]

Not watched yet... Will be saving it for tonight when the good lady returns and we watch in amazement around the big screen with ice cream and cups of tea in hand. Im sure the videos a beaut MATEY... X

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

I hope it will be a good watch! You'll have to let I know matey, don't tell e tell I, I tell e.

[@chrisgrigg32]

Wow.... Congratulations on that there matey buck. What a whopper. Bet it was beautiful to eat. Cheers and gone 🤠

[@paulhopper988]

Great Video Joe, persistence certainly paid off, beautiful fish 🐟

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

It always does eventually! Thanks Paul 😊

[@trampster7306]

Just WOW! Great video Joe, full of interesting info, and excellent editing. Beautiful Gilt head, and it looked delicious when you had cooked it. Hungry now - good job it is lunchtime! Regards to you & yours - stay safe & well during these difficullt times. 👍👍

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Many thanks matey, I love this comment. Regards and take care 😊

[@barcleyspicer-jenkins5618]

Amazing show of tenacity and persistence! Congratulations Joe!, very well deserved - good things come to those that are prepared to wait and learn! 👏👌🏼🎉🎉

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

I was rewarded by Neptune's larder eventually 😃

[@UKSpearo]

Just made my Sunday a whole lot better, keeping me sane in lockdown. Thanks a lot for another awesome video Joe 😁👍👍

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Thanks Anthony!

[@zpkncbars8150]

Harika bir paylaşım olmuş. Efsane bir balık. Bu kadar güzel anlatılırdı. Tebrikler. Nefesinize sağlık. Anlatım, paylaşım, görüntüler vede av için tebrikler. Afiyetler olsun. Türkiye'den selamlar.

[@msacontrocorrente]

Hi Joe, great Fish, Gilthead Bream in the Med is considered one of the best fish to spear, a bit like Dentex. Especially in shallow waters is very hard to get close to adult specimen and in my opinion here in UK a catch like this is AWESOME! Again my best compliments! If you can, have a look to my latest Gilthead Bream speared in Sicily and let me know what you think!

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Thank you Cristian! Off to see your video! Ciao

[@indir9430]

Compliments Joe on beautiful gilthead bream a trophy fish to remember!! BTW.. great shot too (unicorn bream)👍🍻

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Aha! I'm off to see your Dentex unicorn next 😍 Thanks Mate

[@outdoorsfamily2221]

I'd love to enjoy doing the stuff u do but we ate limited to a lot of things by law here in Maine. At least I have your videos to watch, thank you for the enjoyment, always excited for the next vid! Best wishes to you and yours

[@trisgroves1300]

Just Great,love the vids and a special fish to go with it.

[@scotlandforagingandfishing]

You persisted and it paid off, congrats on your Gilthead.

[@nickazg]

Loved the story and dedication on this one mate, must have been an awesome feeling finally landing this 👍👌

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

It certainly was Nick! Thanks for your comment ☺️

[@petedevon]

Great achievement Joe. As you say a beautiful looking fish, well adapted and very tasty too. I caught my first on rod and line this year not too far from an area you know well. To spear one a much more difficult task. Thanks for sharing

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Fantastic work with the rod and line, I would certainly find that a more difficult task than spearing them!!

[@robm6335]

Superb ..... fish, vid and cook.... congrats champ

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Cheers Rob 👌

[@BigGameFishingChartersMalta]

Here in malta its our local fish its really common,but when i was hearing the story of how rare it is in the uk i was thinking about dentex,how rare it is in malta! Amazing stuff mate

[@karlstokes874]

Huge bream that chap! They're just so beautifully coloured

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

I know I did not realise they were such beautiful fish and sooo tasty 😋

[@allanswaterlife6640]

Nice gilthead, fantastic video as usual. I've seen 2 gilts this year but far to small to take.

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Thanks Allan, good luck with finding a takeable fish 👌

[@ryane8881]

Congratulations on the fish Joe. Great story letting us know the effort you put into getting it 👍🏻

[@AntiVaganza]

New sub and commenter here - can't believe I haven't subbed before. My apologies!;) Just love the restraint I see you practicing. And your perseverence. Such a good example to set for newcomers to the sport - well, for all, actually. Huge congrats on the gilthead and then stoning it with a shot as it was leaving is just even better!

[@gsr4699]

Just love giltheads, one of those fish with a bit of a mystical status. I was watching thinking please please cook that fish whole...the wings, cheek etc. You cooked that very much like in the med....maybe next time with some sliced tomatoes and lemons on the potatoes! great video, thanks

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Awesome! Thanks for the tips 😀

[@StaunchIndustries]

Great video and a excellent fish!

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Thanks Sir!!

[@dunnmatter6441]

Quality video sir. I just searched the WR weight and its 6.9kg. Boomin eck you nearly beat it. Well done 👏

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Haha maybe one day !

[@pjk15]

Well done Joe, great video Nice to see your reference to the Fish Locker, another great channel. Perhaps we'll see a fish-off video between you guys in the future, rod vs spear. Sustainably of course :)

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Haha now that would be some video 😂

[@keithstatham6]

Hi jo .....iv just started my spearfishing journey hopefully ill have zome of your luck .....keep up the good work my spearow brother !!

[@miguelbinha]

Mate, that is a hard fish to spear !!!!!! And out of the hole, even worse! Niice!

[@danburke5000]

Hell of a shot as well 🤩

[@peterparsons7141]

She guessed trigger fish, her assessment was excellent . To me looking at the shape, the mouth and teeth, and head that’s probably the North Atlantic version of a trigger fish. I’m old now, but I grew around fishing, and I can distinctly remember the different fish since I was around her age. (Always bombarding the fishermen with questions at the wharf).

[@tamariderr]

You turned that Gilthead into a Unicornfish! 😂

[@simosimos9499]

Just found your channel watching Daniel mann great content you got a new subscriber keep up the Awesome work

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Welcome 😊

[@MrRunnervigo]

Hey Joe, this year i catch two in Galicia Spain for the first time , i make spearfishing for the second year in my life , i m 56 and this drug is very hard hahaha !!!!

[@depredadoremperador1682]

In love with you channel buddy. For me also some fish represent all the years of learning and improving my technique more than the.. fish. Hopefully we can dive together some day ! Congratulations amazing gold bream

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Thanks mate! Really would love to dive together and share the knowledge 👌 Collaboration is the future 👍

[@KhaledAli-dk3zc]

That's a REAL catch👍🏻

[@tonyandlauralewry5770]

Great video!!!! Well done!!

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Thanks 😊

[@TheAlanfigg]

Great video , love it....Did it taste ok? I be eaten most fish, my least favourite was Black Bream interestingly, Just no flavour, I wondered if because it’s an omnivore, and it was grazing on seaweed...

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Thanks Alan! It's taste and texture was supreme 😊

[@vlogwassimmaroc4630]

Great job 👏

[@GrantWyness]

A fine demonstration of patience and perseverance translating into edible treasure 👑😋

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Thank you Grant. The translation took many years but it when it was complete it was not a disappointment 😊

[@guillaumemorel2362]

Amazing video 👊

[@skyespearfishing]

Well done Joe! It has been many years in the making .... I wonder what your next target will be? 👍👌

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Thanks mate! Good question... would love to find a good John Dory...

[@skyespearfishing]

@@JoePkSpearfishing I hope that was the idea i put in your head a few weeks ago 😂👍

[@jamesmorgan2015]

Great job, keep it up.

[@sativa800]

Congratulations 👏 job done 👍

[@tealforce1]

Great video as always, just looking at the new darn rules for lockdown, I note you can go to the beach but not sure you can use your boat or spearfish what a crazy year this has been

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Thanks! I may just do shore dives again through the lockdown 👌

[@hermesthecorgi]

Beautiful fish that iridescent gold. Do you like the taste of this better or triggerfish?

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

This tastes better than triggerfish, nicer flavour and more soft /delicate

[@AngeUM]

Great video! I love the passion and respect you have toward the fish you catch. I live on Long Island in NY, but have always wanted to visit UK for spearfishing. Let me know if you have any interest in meeting up. I would show you around if you ever want to come on this side of the ocean.

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Thanks so much Anze. If you ever come to the UK must let me know 👌

[@AngeUM]

@@JoePkSpearfishing email me at [e-mail] so we have a way to communicate. Will likely be a year or two before it happens but I will make it happen. Looking forward to more videos.

[@isaganihernandezchannel1790]

nice video idol... I'll try to look for that if I can catch in the Philippines

[@finswheels6663]

Well done mate!!!

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Thanks 😊

[@villagevillage2400]

"Sorry mate, your days of grinding shellfish are over" Lmfao!!!

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

True story

[@AdriaticAdventures]

Amazing video!

[@crnogorac9611]

Wow, i just love your videos, i do spearfishing too and im 16 yo, and here there is a lot more of gillhead bream, i ectualy cought one with bear hands in a hole 😂

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Incredible! Where are you diving?

[@mountainman9167]

Great video, great fish. The other one try to cook it in a crust of salt. Look for “Dorada a la sal” 👍❤️❤️

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Thanks! Will have to try that 😊

[@bigchungus7807]

Noice video Joe, congrats. They can get real big here in Spain, I've seen quite a few 5 kilo'ers and one I estimate was at least 8 kilos, it looked positively prehistoric! The biggest I've speared though was only 1.6kg. They are the most scaredy cat fish here, one sniff of you and they are gone! I've had more luck with dentex.

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Oh wow! 8KG is insane...

[@alexlovett5330]

Great video! I don't suppose you've tried any spots around the south-east coast? I'd like to get into spearfishing but I don't want to invest in the equipment only to find I need to drive 4 hours to get to a decent spot.

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Hi Alex, I've never speared that way but I know there are great fish to be had... the only thing is you have to be patient with the vis!

[@miguelbinha]

Yes, that is why I prefer bream or gill head to bass. That taste of mussels and crabs! You have to barbecue one if you haven't yet! It's soooo good!

[@antoniototaro6485]

Pesce stupendo. Orata in italiano. Ciao Joe!

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Grazie!

[@timothyhutchins4668]

I won’t find one of those in Oz, but I did manage some nice fish the last 2 trips out and some yummy abalones. I think every place has its prized fish, here it’d be King George Whiting.

[@I.have.an.std.]

Joe there on our doorstep the old British record was caught at salcombe theres a video of a guy catching an 8lber on a kayak near Kingsbridge 👍👍🤙🏻

[@arunasv.5359]

Nice mate.. next one is ling 😀 the only time i got ling on rod was about 40(120ft) meters deep.. good luck 😂

[@andrewreeve]

A fine looking fish indeed.

[@mesniburek1652]

my first fish that i've speared actually was a gilthead bream.........they are hands down the tastiest fish i've ever eaten

[@lukequinn6195]

Brilliant

[@runi34]

cool video!

[@aldogjipali2835]

So you don't see a Gilthead bream in 7 years and then the first one you see weights about 3kg. That's a trophy to remember for the rest of your life for any spearo, even for us in the Mediterranean who see Giltheads quite regularly. I can only imagine how you felt the moment you knew the job was done.

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

I was in the right place at the right time! Indeed it was an amazing feeling 😍

[@HakanNehir]

Nice fish Joe

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Many thanks Hakan 😊

[@thefrenchman8849]

Prime fish here mate

[@phy7dop]

I fish rod and line. Usually you would target these in an estuary, but occasionally people have great catches from the open coast (often as bycatch when bass fishing from an open beach). Ive never heard a good explanation of why some seem to move out of the estuaries into the open sea.

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

That's interesting. I know there are lots here in the salcombe estuary but of course we cannot spear them in the estuary. I have to find them in the clear waters of the open coast. I think as the fish locker said they will turn up where there is an abundance of food. Very interesting subject.

[@mohamedjerbi4283]

Nice

[@natedawg3073]

first comment great vid joe

[@mustafapoyrackl7259]

Bravo süper 👌🏻

[@petargudelj6292]

Have you tried making sounds by tapping with a rock?

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

No, but sounds like a good idea 🙏

[@DavidBerronpesca]

in which country do you fish?

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@DavidBerronpesca]

Saludos desde Asturias, España

[@nikairo6135]

I have never seen so many basses.....It's a national park?

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

No not national park but here in the UK we have a vast coastline where many spots are untouched by any other divers 👌

[@nikairo6135]

@@JoePkSpearfishing So keep those spots secret and have good luck on fishing!

[@vladimirsvecorka5001]

It’s a real Mediterranean Dentex Mann talk abouT))

[@charsmith2300]

You should stuff it

[@GoogleUser-fw6ns]

i belive there are alot of gilthead in the mediteranian

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

One day I would love to spearfish the med 👌

[@Jacedives]

Thick head on it to stop that spear from penetrating out the other side.

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Yes amd that gun is a rob allen Tuna!

[@UKSpearo]

Just made my Sunday a whole lot better, keeping me sane in lockdown. Thanks a lot for another awesome video Joe 😁👍👍