I got to say those overnight boating trips with fishing and foraging is probably the best time an outdoor enthusiast can have. For me at least. You can cook your catch, you can night fish, have good sleep, and when you are ready to go home, you pull the anker and hit that throttle. Only thing that has to play along is the wind really.
@DavidTaufa-n6b2 ай бұрын
Used to spearfishing in my younger days. Now I'm 73 yrs and love watching videos about fishing from my bedroom.
@BB-tm7gx2 ай бұрын
In my younger days i used to be like this shooting fishing diving on exmoor devon when i was on days off , bringing home lobster scallops and venison for my family. Now i'm old and i'm living my life vicariously through this lad. thanks so much Ollie.
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
Glad to hear you were living it up when you could! Cheers for stopping by
@samuelembleton54402 ай бұрын
Here's to the old guard 😂
@mikemcgee10402 ай бұрын
Great video I’m very jealous of your dinner I’m in Auckland hospital recovering after 2 life saving surgeries and my dinner did not look that good thanks for helping kill the time
@eman40132 ай бұрын
Hope your recovery is fast mate
@mariusbruin42462 ай бұрын
Get well soon mate.
@Shaunmercieca2 ай бұрын
Get well soon bud. It can eat you up seeing other people out and about doing things you love but before you know it you’ll be out there again 🤙🏽
@jedelder2 ай бұрын
Praying for a speedy recovery mate
@Alberthoward3right9up2 ай бұрын
Wishing you a speedy recovery from across the ditch..
@connielasher31262 ай бұрын
Gosh, I continue to appreciate what a treasure this channel is. Handling the gear solo and keeping the experience authentic is impressive. There are plenty of glitzy channels out there, which I'm happy to ignore. You keep it real, and your excellent videography makes the simplicity all the more appealing. I hope your hard work can be appreciated by the channel growing and thriving. You deserve it. Thanks again for taking us along.
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind comment!
@KarahzAlex18 күн бұрын
Absolutely wonderful mate, boat, camping and all, greetings from PNG 🇵🇬, keep em coming 👍
@taylorbeckley96102 ай бұрын
King fish spoogin on your boat is good luck 😅
@mrcrankyank2 ай бұрын
Unreal lifestyle mate congrats on being able to put it up on the screen for us to share. So good 🙌🏽
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
No problem 👍
@bigd21482 ай бұрын
Milk for your morning coffee Ollie 😋☕️
@OceanNatives2 ай бұрын
😂
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
bit of binder for the breadcrumb
@bigd21482 ай бұрын
@@olliecraig-primalpursuit😳You might be on to something there Ollie new catch & cook vid coming soon!!! 🤯😂
@Atua_O_Toku_Ao2 ай бұрын
Fry it in butter and smear it over a steak 🤤🤤🤤
@DwightPerkins-i7tАй бұрын
Monster of a Kingfish. You definitely earned that one. 👍👍
@Kumukarl2 ай бұрын
Epic adventure! Bummer about the first but huge second Kingfish bro! Had me at the edge of my seat! Persistence pays off 💪🙏
@alexwoolford_surf2 ай бұрын
Man that was a donkey King, getting me stoked for my New Zealand trip this summer 🤙
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
nice bro good luck!
@phillspearsfishАй бұрын
Insane boats, such an amazing build quality. And sleek as functional design. Bloody legend
@olliecraig-primalpursuitАй бұрын
Yeah mate great boat!
@FushyTacoFngaz2 ай бұрын
Hey my bro your videos always make me homesick😮😢😅 Just got myself a COBB the other week after watching dozens of your 'Product Testing Sessions' 🎉 those dudes need to hook you up as an embassador🤗 Keep up the Primo Mahi 😊😊😊
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
They do hook me up and I have a link I put in the descriptions for you to get a discount and I get a small kickback I hoped you used it!? They are awesome grills though bro! I love them. Thanks so much for the support too bro! really appreciate that!
@FushyTacoFngaz2 ай бұрын
@@olliecraig-primalpursuit aww nah i didn't know, didn't think to look🤦🏻♂️😅😅 oh well glad they look after ya anyway😅😅😅 Sorry bro my bad, will check next time🤗
@askarielad2 ай бұрын
So awesome mate. New Zealand looks like a dream place to live at, and your lifestyle hunting and fishing there is what I see as the ideal way of life and what I am working towards achieving.
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
good stuff mate
@antonposa53452 ай бұрын
The presence of mind to change up your strategy was a really good take away for me here. Great video again mate. Your mates must love the constant kaimoana deliveries!
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
Yeah mate, I've got a quote in front of my desk at home which reads ''Don't keep doing the same things and expect different results'' Applies to a lot of things in life.
@Mikejolly28072 ай бұрын
Always a good day when you upload ! Really helps kill time when sat in a boring airport !
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@kylieking49012 ай бұрын
Ataahua ❤💛💚 Good to have good keen young'ns. Keep up the good entertainment from the far north.
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@micktaylor19912 ай бұрын
What a great experience Ollie.
@lioryerushalmi31212 ай бұрын
Amazing country,stunning video,outstanding channel! great work Ollie!
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@westlee89552 ай бұрын
This is called “Live in the dreams “ I love it, it’s a healthy life!
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
Got to try my best!
@MilanPotterSmith2 ай бұрын
Nice vid mate as always.. good to finally get a big dog. Love the mayo trick now my go to.
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
Yeah mate have converted a fair few people!
@MilanPotterSmith2 ай бұрын
@@olliecraig-primalpursuit that and you got me on the Koheru - for me im 98% rod fishing so much harder to get them onboard as they have soft lips and fight hard and are also line shy. But a challenge and worth the work.
@sajjeyy_7942 ай бұрын
This is my second vid of you and i am glad i found this channel. Always nice seeing hidden gems. Wish you the best. Also that king fish is insane it didnt look that big until you brought it up to the surface 🤯
@jameshacon59542 ай бұрын
What a f**kin GC, ripper, bloody legend, make sure you subscribe, gotta get this man to 100k!!
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
Thanks mate!
@aleho12 ай бұрын
Ol, you seriously are a king, living like a king, eating kingy. I could taste that poke bowl you made. That king fish was massive! Leaking plenty on you as you were trying to lift it up for the shot 😂 Your set up is perfect bro. Everything you use is fit for purpose, built to purpose, no stuffing around, just humble and straight at it! Chur bro! Thanks again for another wicked video from an Aussie in london! 🎉 that kingy! Ffs bro, what an absolute mammoth!
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
Cheers for the feedback bro! Glad you are enjoying the vids!
@aleho12 ай бұрын
@@olliecraig-primalpursuit I enjoy everything you do, anyone to be able to go dive with you will learn so much in such a short time. My ears are screwed and damaged so I can’t go deep anymore, but would be honoured to wing man it on your trips any day. I was wondering though, do you ever camp up on any islands, or you want to stay clear of rangers?
@gracemanins14022 ай бұрын
Best video Olli ❤🎉! Great stuff , love the whole narration and all the footage a really good piece 😁😊😝
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
Thanks Cuzzy!
@jjbotha10412 ай бұрын
I love watching these fresh fish cook ups, reminds me of your earlier videos where you used to make wraps after a long day's spearfishing. Always makes me hungry. 😄
@jaspersong23812 ай бұрын
what a beast kinggie, dream fish for all kinds cooking methods
@Eline_Meijer2 ай бұрын
Amazing video Ollie!
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@HayesDriveProductions2 ай бұрын
Unreal vid as usual Ollie, what an absolute HOG of a Kingi! Well in!
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@kerrymarshall-vo2dv2 ай бұрын
It’s a big mail king well done Ollie
@marcdelabry70222 ай бұрын
Intense moments at the end of the fight!! Had me holding my breath!
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
Yep nearly lost it!
@simonalexandersimon11312 ай бұрын
Another Donkey Ollie.. big congratulations. You've been killing it lately bruv! nice work
@jerrywarner88102 ай бұрын
Awesome videos! love the cooking aspect on board. Which gives way to my suggestion to have a cutting board
@Ironcrossdelta4 күн бұрын
Awesome adventure ❤
@OceanNatives2 ай бұрын
Awesome content as always bro. And yes that tent is cool. Love everything
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
Much appreciated
@stephenfrench57252 ай бұрын
Love watching your vids,so cool,that kingie was epic 👌
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@nicholassawyer7992 ай бұрын
After all your years in and in the water you've never caught a fish in spawn? Tried your mayo and crumb combo, very good! Always inspirational, thank you Ollie.
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
I haven't had much luck on Kingfish in years past as I was unable to access offshore islands where they are still caught through winter. Hard to come by them in the inshore reefs over the winter months. Now with a bigger boat a different story!
@timothycrooks91232 ай бұрын
Best spearfishing content on KZbin bro. Just lucky for me that the backdrop is home, which is the other side of the world these days. Finally get the tent now. Shots of the tent up in the past from the drone mean you needed to have half of the tent down to fly the drone. I kept wondering if you were just putting a tarp over legs to deal with the dew/rain etc. Guessing that was the Aldermans eh. Are they still rahui/protected for going ashore?
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
Yeah mate, tent stays half erect until even after sunset. Nice to lie down and look at the stars etc winding down before sleep and close the last piece. I believe the Aldermen's is still no stepping foot ashore. Doubt that will ever change
@debramage7392 ай бұрын
That kingi is what I would call ' a big bugger' 😊😊Tasty. Nice work Ollie
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
Definitely a Big Bugger!
@keziadaily_2 ай бұрын
Another awesome video as always 🙏🏽
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
Appreciate that!
@fabreezem81742 ай бұрын
Another great video Ollie, after a decade of diving I still won't trust a roller gun over an old-school double band, it also might be time to consider a double flopper spear mate. Cheers
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
Have never had issues until these last two seasons where I have tried to be a hero and going for brain/stone shots. all years up until these last two, I used to shoot kingies just behind pec fin and never lost a single fish. Double floppers very overkill for nz in my opinion. def less room for error with traditional setup!
@awesomemikehoppy26742 ай бұрын
Yo nice job ollie great video and that was an epic battle with the kingi. Also the cook up looks delicious and i know i have said this in other video comments but keep up the great videos as its awesome to be out there in the ocean and to see what nz offers
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment mate. Plenty more to come
@haydenmeadors382 ай бұрын
Awesome stuff! I’ve used mustard as a binder for paddlefish here in the states, works great. I’ll have to try the mayonnaise!
@Vyccia2 ай бұрын
Living the dream 👍
@MikeBishoptv2 ай бұрын
Congrats on the big fish, epic video mate! 🙌
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
Cheers mate!
@brianbrathwaite65892 ай бұрын
Very thrilling and heartwarming video. I do some spear fishing myself. But nothing compared to yours. I'm from the island know as the isle of spice. GRENADA. I hope some day I can be as good as you are, and also own a boat to do the same. Keep up the great job and keep safe. 🙏🏾
@asafloml1-asaf-yaari2 ай бұрын
Yea!! Open the phone and there is a NEW vid from Ollie...!!
@westlee89552 ай бұрын
That Poke bowl was amazing, it’s must be very delicious!
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
It really is!
@Violence0vAction2 ай бұрын
u played H O R S E 🤣 most awesome visual work/underwater scenes per usual - thx for sharing mate
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
Thank you 👍
@litiasakataАй бұрын
Whoaaa, that's a lot of fish
@kieranmiskelly11382 ай бұрын
High Mark Premium Dark Soy Sauce is my favourite! Grew up drinking it 😅 Love the vids man! Living the kiwi dream and we get to experience it through your awesome narration ❤
@thor_68862 ай бұрын
Yeah, I think the knockers are a bit captured by the branding. The Premium Dark So is way less salty to taste than Kikoman in a side by side test. I used to go with Kikoman until I did a trip to a part of NZ where I realised I'd left my soy back at home and the local 4 Square only had cheaper brands, and I thought 'hang on, this has a milder, nicer flavour'.
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
Yeah I agree, I’ll have to compare the ingredients list or what not side by side. I grew up on the ‘cheap’ stuff then actually got gifted a bottle of ‘high end’ Japanese sushi soy sauce and I thought it was crap. I guess as long as the cheap stuff isn’t made in way that it’s worse for your health then who gives a shit!
@WildBoysAdventures-FNBH2 ай бұрын
Your videos are top class brother your editing is off tap keep it up !!
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
Cheers mate!
@samuelembleton54402 ай бұрын
Another awesome video. Every time you are battling a fish we are there with u 😂. My catches are smaller but i swear just as much when they shake loose
@davereed-s2z2 ай бұрын
Another ripper Ollie.
@bensubritzky51012 ай бұрын
Love it brother
@skyb0x-h6sАй бұрын
wow nice place and nice fish..
@Swandivein2 ай бұрын
mate!! you have the life.. currently flooding where I live in Aus.. cant wait for big KIngs and some good Vis! 🤤
@guttavontusck40942 ай бұрын
Epic alright Bro mean Mission Loved it
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
Cheers!
@neilhutton15282 ай бұрын
We don't get anything like kingfish around my island (Jersey) but it is all relative so I think we can all relate in some way or another. Your advice at the end struck a chord. I am getting in as often as the tides (very big) and weather permits hunting bass and bream. We can't take lobsters or crays diving over here but we can take crabs. Your videos are inspirational. Keep up the good work.
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
Everywhere has it's own quirks and species etc just need to embrace what you got becuase it's still better than what most have!
@dfdonegal26902 ай бұрын
Awesome video, as always.... great footage!!
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
cheers!
@hamham_1822 ай бұрын
Well done Ollie, that fish is insane!! A whale!
@peterware51732 ай бұрын
Nice kingy m8t your at a spectacular place I've been there many times and most kiwis will never get to see it.
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
Yep, and looking like recreational fisherman might soon be unable to get a feed there so making the most of it while I can
@Colebilli2 ай бұрын
Really nice vid , eggs then panko is the way I normally cook fish, watching from perths demersal ban 😭
@targettony11222 ай бұрын
I'm just amazed at the beauty of New Zealand. Thank you so much for sharing your adventures with us. Have you ever thought about doing some rock climbing in that area. I'm sure Alex Hannold would love to do some climbing there.
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
Not my thing but SOme good climbing around NZ thats for sure
@chaseandgather2 ай бұрын
Excellent mission mate well done and well deserved fish ☝️
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
Cheers mate. We will get out for a mission soon bro
@sidneicamposperez5354Ай бұрын
Lugar lindo e pescaria top,tmj
@olliecraig-primalpursuitАй бұрын
Thanks!
@NgocLe-sn2oq2 ай бұрын
What a life .
@SaidDarlingfishing2 ай бұрын
wow big fish 😱🙏🇲🇨
@jacksparrow72452 ай бұрын
Awesome Ollie nice king
@tumairatu18182 ай бұрын
Awesome Ollie bro ❤❤❤❤❤❤
@surfingsumner2 ай бұрын
Legend
@BTCmate2 ай бұрын
Gee you’ve got a nice setup there now mate compared to when I first started watching you a few years back
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
Yeah man def upgraded big time. Still love that little irb though will go for a misson on it soon i think
@hoosier-daddy29912 ай бұрын
Woooow noce adventures sir god job guy ♥️♥️♥️👍👍👍👍👍
@selcukgiray18 күн бұрын
Nice job well done. I just wonder what kind of leading line you use pn your speargun, I think it's not monofilament. Can you please give a little bit about your line setup. Thanks
@dannyazucena33762 ай бұрын
Sour soup(Sinigang) with the head and tail of kingfish is the best. 😋
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
Yep, fish head soup is great!
@kayb49952 ай бұрын
I’m not sold on the rollers. I know the kingy getting off doesn’t prove a thing either way but I have a 105 with a reverse mech and double 14mm bands stretched to 360% with a 7mm shaft and I string fish that I swear I have no business stringing all the time.
@Alberthoward3right9up2 ай бұрын
Looks like your big kingfish had a happy ending. Bet your glad you asked for the deck wash now.
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
haha yeah mate, would have been a nasty mess otherwise
@justinedana482 ай бұрын
Alhamdulillah rezeki sahabat... mantap dapat kayangan
@samrankin-hirst12012 ай бұрын
Male fish juice is called Milt
@Vitzlol2 ай бұрын
Love that you’re on the anti canola wagon, that shits poison. The only decent one I’ve found is primal kitchen mayo (suitably named 😂) it’s made with avocado oil and is meant to be great, they also have heaps of aoilis. They sell it in Australia so I’m sure you guys can get it too! Thanks for the content, always get me fired up for diving!
@luizaromane98732 ай бұрын
And the Undivided Food Co mayonnaise only uses olive oil 😊
@raymondwhiu992 ай бұрын
That's a male kingfisher getting ready to start spawning in spring which is only 1 month away.
@CharlesWild-wu8vg2 ай бұрын
Ahwelll
@calivlogsdownunder2 ай бұрын
Soo good 👌 love the vids. Monster kingy 🤙
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
Cheers!
@yeah.bouy.fishing2 ай бұрын
Rad episode bro how good
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
Thanks mate
@kwakjb2 ай бұрын
Wow! How much joy would it be if you cast this size with casting fishing I envy you. It's a little smaller than the record word I caught ^^ 150cm~~~~
@mariusbruin42462 ай бұрын
Another stonker brother! Well done!
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
Cheers mate
@reecemclachlan73772 ай бұрын
I'll be sure to show my aussies mates tomorrow at mahi bro(brisbane) they envy our abundance of kingfish (haku) especially hearing all my yarns🙄 back in my day living in Coromandel, Keep it up brother may Tangaroa keep you safe
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
Cheers bro!
@julitocuesta30712 ай бұрын
Nice spot 👍
@TheSparklyBeader87Ай бұрын
Ollie, I apologize if this question is indelicate, but on your Senator boat, where is the loo? Love watching your cook and camping content. How far was this site from where you dock your boat? ❤
@Jzcmnbk2 ай бұрын
Your tent looks very veey cool. How did you make it? Ok comes with setup. I was just prompted. Lol. Nice catch.
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
Yeah, The Boat manufacturer (senator boats) custom made it for me. One of a kind
@Demofish932 ай бұрын
Nice work letting that snap swim by!!!! Do you work these days? It’s along way out to where you were, just wondering if you need to be back or have time to do what ever?
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
Yeah, Slowly changing my ways haha. Mostly KZbin etc for work so very flexible with my time now
@Lord-Kanzler2 ай бұрын
Ollie, get yourself a Exped MegaMat and ditch the inflatable mattress. Much more space efficient and easier setup since it's self inflating AND you'll sleep as good or better as in your regular bed.
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
Cheers will look them up! Never heard of them
@Lord-Kanzler2 ай бұрын
@@olliecraig-primalpursuit Haha yeah can't really blame ya, you NZies are very far away from pretty much everywhere. But yeah it's a swiss based company, and their quality is top notch, and a lot of the European and US outdoor crowd swears by it. I have a megamat 10 duo LW (long-width) that I brought along when relocating to AU, and all my mates are jealous 😂
@pauanui12 ай бұрын
Another great video Ollie. Kingfish sperm is correct, i think they call it milt. Did you get hammereed by mozzies there? I have had fierce attacks there
@pauanui12 ай бұрын
Just saw the muzzle part...commented too soon haha
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
Was ready to get munched, looks like they aren't there in winter thank god!
@luizaromane98732 ай бұрын
Canola oil free mayonnaise by Undivided Food Co is a good option!! It uses olive oil only 🎉
@riaanrheeder76212 ай бұрын
Hey bud so jeaulous man would love to move to Aus or NZ im in Cape Town, South Africa is this what you do for a living or...? We get alot of kingies here but not THAT sizes we shoot them just swimming out from shore using freedivers flashers at cape point, obviously from boat aswell but yeah. Awesome man!! Love your videos.
@andrewjamez2 ай бұрын
those bloody long spined sea urchins are everywhere now
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
Yep seen them all over
@emerson95012 ай бұрын
massive sunscreen dispenser!
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
haha yep
@knucklehead4787Ай бұрын
Hey there Ollie, how can u manage being a captain of ur own boat, a diver and a cook all at once ?
@CanoeKayakManukauАй бұрын
100% Man milk dripping down your arm when lifting the Kingy.
@douglasedwards81112 ай бұрын
Hey Ollie! Love your content. I'm a beginner spearo from South Africa, I limit my diving to the months of November to March as in my home town Plettenberg Bay we have many seals which attracts big white sharks. In NZ do you also spear certain areas at certain times of year to avoid our oceans apex predators?
@olliecraig-primalpursuit2 ай бұрын
Hey mate thanks for the comment. I think I visited plettenberg bag actually, as did the cage diving up gansbaii and spent a bit of time all over. No we dove right through, there are definitely a few hot spots for whites around the country though where need to be on your wits