Lingcod in Tsawwassen? | Spearfishing & Freediving BC

[@heavilytossedsalad]

The shots as the end were straight up cinematic! Loved the one with the shadow of your buddy above the fish. Epic.

[@PNWSamson]

Thanks man. That day was magical. Wish I could relive that one!

[@nielskristensen2810]

Yes. Cinematic, I agree. Just GoPro under water here in B.C. and he better than discovery channel

[@nielskristensen2810]

Wow ! Into the blue. So much life. Thx for posting this. You are awesome

[@PNWSamson]

No worries! Yeah, pretty unbelievable at that second spot. I wish I could go back.

[@ingridm3727]

Thank you for being so kind to the environments you visit.

[@PNWSamson]

It's the least I can do. Cheers!

[@skylazart]

Beautiful!!!! Ty for sharing! 🧘‍♂️

[@PNWSamson]

No worries! Cheers

[@elmenisy]

Awesome! The footage and the music makes it feel like the fish are a natural visual equalizer. I love it whenever I witness similar sceneries especially with the light reflecting off the fish making them sparkle beautifully. Big kudos!

[@PNWSamson]

Thanks buddy. I appreciate the comments and I couldn't agree more. Those moments are super special. Cheers!

[@red1oner]

Another awesome video! And what great visibility during the second day in vic. wow. it really seems to be a gamble as it keeps warming up. Keep up the good work and filming our beautiful Pacific. She is delicate, and showing footage like this will hopefully encourage many people who use the sea to respectfully enjoy it. You're doing a good thing. Take care! ✌👍

[@PNWSamson]

Awesome man I really appreciate the feedback! The ocean would be a lot healthier if we all caught our own seafood that's for sure. That would be a dream if these videos helped inspire some change. Cheers man!

[@coltonwhite5799]

Once again, another stellar video! I can't BELIEVE how nice that water was in Victoria. That is what dreams are made of.

[@PNWSamson]

Cheers man. Yeah, it was pretty spectacular!

[@canucklehead0]

That was just stunning, thanks for being at the right place at the right time, being blessed with some good Karma, or whatever good deed was rewarded, watching the Salmon hunt was beyond special!! Great video!!

[@PNWSamson]

Haha thanks. And I agree, that was still one of my most unforgettable dives. You never know what you'll see! Happy you enjoyed that one!

[@JoeNelo]

Holy Moly what an experience that must have been. Loved it

[@PNWSamson]

Yeah dude, both the Lingcod and bait ball. Thanks!

[@tichu7]

Those schools of fish that you can't even see through are amazing. What kind of crab is that at 6:41? I've never seen that kind before.

[@PNWSamson]

Agreed! One of my favorite moments so far. That was a hairy helmet crab!

[@pacificnorthwestspearo6153]

Just found your channel and subscribed! Great content! It's nice to see some cold water adventures.

[@PNWSamson]

Thanks man! Happy your liking it

[@e_pffne4190]

Watched so many videos now. Thank you for posting all these. And the tips and advise video *awesome! Ill be sure to get certified asap

[@PNWSamson]

Cheers man! happy you like the videos and also that you find the information useful. Thanks for the comment!

[@GrandeDrum]

Geez Chris, this one was awesome. The footage, the music and your content...just fantastic.

[@PNWSamson]

Thanks! Happy you enjoyed it!

[@mikeandroi2698]

That footage on Southern Vancouver Island... Just wow! I was out fishing in my boat east or where you dove and the boat fish were everywhere. Want an amazing video showing what was happening under water.

[@PNWSamson]

haha thanks man! Yea, its cool seeing things from a fishes vantage point haha.

[@corbymartinfilms]

Favorite video yet. Amazing experience.

[@PNWSamson]

Thanks man!

[@q1006662]

Good lord, what amazing footage between 4:00 and 8:00! Seeing the salmon and the baitfish together was magical :D

[@PNWSamson]

We got very Lucky! :)

[@splitzable]

Beautiful! I know this place! The numbers for bait fish were just so low this season, and with it, the salmon too. There arnt even any mussels there due to the heat waves we had year after year, since you shot this video. Its sad.

[@PNWSamson]

Brutal but not surprising. I dream about that dive! I'm going to try and go around the same time next year and run into another school. Hopefully the population will rebound!! 🤞🤞

[@bobbypatton4903]

There is an ebb and flow to life. A single year of low baitfish doesn't mean low baitfish for all of eternity.

[@matttremblay77]

Stunning!

[@PNWSamson]

Cheers!

[@blogprophoto]

Fantastic views!

[@rickreed9525]

Beauty content always appreciated 👌👌👌👌

[@PNWSamson]

Thanks man! 🤙

[@jacklam980]

Chris, first time watching your video. I love it, and the music is awesome. Thank you for sharing. It is heart warming to see people picking up other peoples' garbage. Good on you! Stay safe.

[@PNWSamson]

Thanks, appreciate the kind words! Cleaning up a little bit of trash is the absolute least I could do. The ocean provides me with hours of entertainment, therapy and puts food on my plate. I hate seeing the state of our beaches and oceans. I wish I could do more. Thanks, happy you enjoyed the video!

[@69troyjan]

@@PNWSamson good on you sir mother mother ocean thanks you too and so do I and many many others kudos Brother 👊🏻🍻🇨🇦🔱🔱🔱🦈🐟🐠🐡🎣🎏

[@69troyjan]

@@PNWSamson good on you sir mother mother ocean thanks you too and so do I and many many others kudos Brother 👊🏻🍻🇨🇦🔱🔱🔱🦈🐟🐠🐡🎣🎏

[@nelloagostini4389]

Im so jealous , If I was 40 years younger and in better health I would so do that. Great video keep them coming

[@PNWSamson]

Thanks man! My good dive budy is almost 70 and has heart issues but still gets out as much as me! It's a sport you can do at all ages and is pretty low impact. Infact, I usually come out of the water feeling rejuvenated! Happy you enjoy the videos and hopefully I'll be able to continue as much as I have :)

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Killer video buddy! Way to go.

[@PNWSamson]

Thanks man! means a lot coming from you. appreciate that!

[@timothygudz8756]

Beautiful !!

[@PNWSamson]

Thanks man!

[@grindTIME1985]

pretty cool footage! subbing from the island on Victoria

[@PNWSamson]

Thanks! I'm on Van Isle now too. Nanaimo area!

[@scubamax]

So cool to see salmon in the ocean!

[@PNWSamson]

I was super excited! I've only seen them a handful of times in the ocean but that was by far my best experience.

[@superkittybtc]

the best video yet!!! just wow !

[@PNWSamson]

Your digging in the vaults! I appreciate all the views and comments. Cheers!

[@superkittybtc]

@@PNWSamson i sure am !! there so good I cant get enough of it!!

[@PNWSamson]

Haha thanks!

[@garychiang2568]

Those last two minute footages were amazing!

[@PNWSamson]

Cheers!

[@aidanpacholuk8199]

Unreal video man! I’m an islander and I’m a beginner spear fisherman. Curious how you scope out new spots you think will be good and where you find these crazy nice kelp beds. Thanks, and like I said awesome video

[@PNWSamson]

Thanks man! Google maps/Navionics are you best friends when it comes to looking for locations. Generally, you want rocky areas with big changes in depth. It's good to explore and check out random spots too, I was super shocked to see that massive ling there haha. You never know what you might see.

[@gmoney.67]

Dude great videos! Keep them coming!

[@PNWSamson]

Thanks man! Just spend the last 3 days in the water. More to come!

[@zachj8212]

Two Big 👍 👍

[@PNWSamson]

Thanks!

[@FtLund]

Surprised the grounds aren’t littered with traps, I know my Samsung 9 is about 20ft from the boat ramp 😕

[@PNWSamson]

Oh they are. I see a few traps everytime I'm there. Usually they are in bad shape. That's a drag, I found 3 phones the other day I was out. The worst place you can drop a phone...

[@emeraldsky8009]

Wow!!!!! It's an amazing video but those shots of the salmon are way over the top!

[@PNWSamson]

Thanks man! That dive gave me chills. Wish I could go back in time and re live it. I guess that's what the footage it for!

[@Stop_Loss]

One of your best videos mate. How cool!

[@PNWSamson]

Cheers man!

[@sharethelove5034]

Thank you for another beauty 😮

[@PNWSamson]

My pleasure!

[@nguyenproas]

hey! I'm starting out on my freediving journey in Vancouver. Just wondering, what is an appropriate wetsuit thickness for BC waters? 5mm? 7mm? opencell vs lined? Thank you!

[@PNWSamson]

Hey man, I made this video for people in your shoes. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmOpiHiqrql8hac everything you need to know right there!

[@timsailor4344]

So underrated as a content creator,

[@PNWSamson]

My content is pretty niche haha. Happy you think so though! I wish the algorithm agreed. Aha

[@monkeyman1234ist]

Really awesome footage! Makes me want to buy a wetsuit

[@PNWSamson]

Cheers! And you should haha. Won't regret it I'm sure.

[@monkeyman1234ist]

@@PNWSamson Do you know the name of the last song in the video?

[@simongillgannon253]

did you see that ling by the break water or closer to shore?

[@PNWSamson]

He was at the breaker around the rocks. Awesome spot to dive. Watch for boats!

[@PNWSamson]

Actually probably a she. A big female I'm thinking.

[@nativo6563]

👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@PNWSamson]

✌️👊

[@warrenlauschke9129]

Good shit man

[@PNWSamson]

Thanks!

[@tylerschuetz6858]

So what kind of fish can I spear in the lower main land?

[@PNWSamson]

Flounder and Greenling. You can still do some hand harvesting for crabs, urchin and octopus. On the island you can spear Lingcod and Rockfish but you need to avoid Rockfish Conversation areas and know your limits and open seasons.

[@69troyjan]

Awesome 👍👌 video ! ☝🏻🎯💯🏆🏆🏆💣💣💣🍻🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🔱🔱🔱🔱🔱🔱

[@PNWSamson]

Thanks bro!

[@69troyjan]

@@PNWSamson Anytime sir that was the best video I've seen yeah that was Really well done !you are a good man Samson cleaning up the beach brother ! Hope you and the family are doing well ! 👍🏻🍻🇨🇦🔱🦈

[@69troyjan]

@@PNWSamson It was nice to see mr. Jetski give you that salmon and the gift card for The boathouse really nice really nice of him Enjoy ! 👍🏻🏆🍻🇨🇦🔱 I take it he was the owner of the crabtrap.

[@PNWSamson]

@@69troyjan thanks Bro! Happy you enjoyed it. And yeah, he's a great guy. He didn't want a trap left in the ocean with crabs stuck inside. He didn't even care about the trap he was more focused on the environmental impact if it was left down there. Thanks again man!

[@69troyjan]

@@PNWSamson Good on him brother 👊👍 yes that would have been a shity death for unknown amount of crabs ! Good lookin out both you caring Stellar stewards of Mother Earth and Ocean the world would be a Much better place if we had more people like you two ! 👍🏻🍻🇨🇦

[@Thebonesoftrees]

I am getting a wet suit/mask find etc next weekend ! It's your fault:)

[@PNWSamson]

Great, happy I could help haha

[@69troyjan]

Lol you won't regret it Namey ! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💯🎯☝🏻🇨🇦🔱🔱🔱💣🍻

[@nemanjaspasojevic7922]

Is this heaven ?

[@PNWSamson]

I don't think so. But it will make you believe in one!