Spearfishing New Zealand Volcano. What's Underwater?

[@colinswainson9882]

I grew up on the shore for the first 20 yrs of my life and climbed Rangitoto countless times for school trips , great to see the old stomping ground’s, watching from Okinawa Japan 👍🏻

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Hey Colin that’s awesome! The Shore must have been so different 20 years ago, I’ve read many forums about how good the Snapper fishing from the rocks used to be. Japan is top of my list! Have wanted to go there all my life I’ll have to make it happen!

[@colinswainson9882]

@@olliecraig-primalpursuit , check out Okinawa on the internet, I think you would love it . Near my house you can catch Mahi Mahi and other deep sea fish from the rocks . 2 spare rooms here bro if you need a place to stay 👍🏻

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

@@colinswainson9882 Thanks mate, Spearfishing is illegal though right? Would be cool just to go for a freedive however!

[@colinswainson9882]

Yes it is , the fishing co-opt control the seas and yell and scream to the law when anyone does something that makes their work harder , because they use the argument of less fish for them to catch to feed the population 🙄 . Lots of people still do spear fishing but are just cautious not to advertise their catch when they make their way in .

[@ole.strand]

Hey Ollie! Shot my first fish last weekend. Can’t remember last time I was that stoked. A nice Pollock from Lofoten Norway. Baked it in the oven with some garlic butter and vegetables. Best meal I’ve had! I’ve learnt so much from your videos and I just wanted to thank you for the effort you put in and the tips and tricks you sometimes share. 😊

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Hey Ole! Congratulations mate that's awesome!! I would love to go back to Norway! I was based in Kristiansund for some time on an explorer vessel. The guys speared lots of Pollock and Cod and I got some giant Scallops too! incredible country so beautiful will have to return. Any chance of Halibut up your ways? Might have to start planning a trip!

[@ole.strand]

​@@olliecraig-primalpursuit That's awesome! Yes, lot's of Halibut here in Lofoten. I think Daniel Mann made a video from one of his trips to Lofoten when he shot his first Halibut. I think you would love it here. I had some delicious Halibut at a restaurant here and it is by far one of the best fish I've ever tasted. As a beginner I'll not Spear a Halibut just yet but it's definitely a goal for the future.

[@patrickbeagley2033]

hey ollie for your next mission you should take a smoker and smoke up a kahawai for dinner or lunch. thanks love your vids so much definitely inspired me to get in the water more

[@_DEX_-]

The cooking was a great way to finish👍🏼

[@g00gle5ucks5]

Love it! Nice to see vids where the kill isn't the focus of the the video. You see the prepping, the nature and of course the DINNER! I'm always sad to see a pretty fish die but there's more to spearfishing than just that.

[@sporticlawstudent9837]

very nice underwater man. ı wish ı will dive one day there. Hi from TURKEY

[@pauanui1]

Dip looks primo! On the list to make

[@garyalberino7714]

Isn't spring soo cool. And ahead is summer! Thanks for uploading. Love your enthusiasm

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Cheers Gary. Summer is very close!

[@drewkaluskimanalive.7057]

The cook up looked really interesting Olli, I’ve never tried it, i might have to giv it a go, I might leave the lemon seeds out though haha😂🤣

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Haha my secret ingredient 🤣 it goes really good. A bit better in the the blender though!

[@stephenfrench5725]

Love watching your vids your a bloody ledgend 👍

[@Somedumbbrokehopefulkid]

Another top quality vid bro. Love your work.

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Thanks mate 🤙

[@Fishingreminder]

Nice fish dip, definitely gonna try that :) Your vids are top notch.

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Thanks guys. Enjoy!

[@Jacedives]

That fish dip looked super easy, great little one to remember 👍

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Sure is mate!

[@jonathanbennett1542]

nice mate , love the vids

[@calvinthehobbes784]

It might be a Spenglers Trumpet Snail, not certain though. Some kind of big whelk for sure

[@shaunswildlife]

Knobbed Triton Snail (Charonia lampas) they eat starfish which eat mussels

[@Timbuctoo]

I’ll give the steamed fish dip thing a go and let you know what I think. Looks pretty good.

[@jasonbond3975]

Hey ollie hope everything is allright over there? Noticed be awhile since your last vid just thought check in to see if your going allright love your vids and miss them

[@aarondiymikaere7609]

Your The Man Ollie 🤙

[@serverlan763]

You are still a young fella and i'm 54 now and used to fish around Rangitoto when I was a kid with my Dad. It was over fished and depleted even back then in the 80s..

[@richardmiller4104]

Thanks for the video. Good to see

[@thekookshow3885]

Outa interest, do you think the gulf is mainly overfished from recreational or commercial fishing?

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Not sure mate no doubt bit of both. Surely some easy steps to make eg a no take period while they are spawning on spring… it’s rediculous

[@thekookshow3885]

@@olliecraig-primalpursuit Yeah man, 100% agree.

[@ЛарисаГвозденко-з6щ]

Excellent video 👍well done, Ollie 🌊🐠

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Thanks Larissa! Always watching! Thanks for your kind comments like always!!

[@lisasnell8927]

Great trip Ollie... I'm really surprised you found anything to be honest on Rangitoto being so close to Auckland and all that effluent run off from the harbour. I probably wouldn't eat the mussels that's just me.

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Haha yep a little too close to the city 😅 few fish around if look hard enough though!

[@lisasnell8927]

@@olliecraig-primalpursuit the scavengers of the sea lol but geez great score on that snaps👌 love how you prepped it for a tasty kai good job😋🤗

[@maoriboy6556]

Love your content bro keep up the great work 💪

[@Nathan-kw2sg]

any recomendations for dive spots near auckland

[@elise.clynes]

Hey, What is your go to speargun? Great cook up. Looks yum!

[@bazman7255]

Yeow! mad. been waitin for this for a couply weeks

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Sorry guys! Weather has been crap!

[@edstraker8451]

Wow. Things have certainly changed since I lived there. Have you ever tried drying your fish, Ollie? I used to work with Indonesian fishers and they would always dry some of their catch. They would sometimes soak the dried fish before frying the fish. Really brings out the flavour . I love it.

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Hey mate I have never tried that! might have to give it a go!

[@REEGZB01]

bro that cook up looked like it could hit the spot all day🔥& simple💯

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Yeah bro simple is the only way! For me anyway 🤣 goes better in the blender too bro

[@REEGZB01]

Im cant wait to try this out bro🤤 Loving the content too💯

[@beachmotors6950]

Great clip 👌 👍

[@stevejudd6771]

Hey bro , love your channel and follow you heaps , tip for your fish dip, try adding a block of Philly creamcheese 🤙

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

That sound very good! Will try next time !

[@AK-qu6rw]

Yeah that looks deeelish!

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Sure was!

[@compost8102]

MERKY WATERS Ollie: see that snapper 10 metres away in the sea weed? Me: pitch black Ollie: got em

[@TULUSRECORD]

Good fish Next video Welcome indonesia

[@mrsabhg]

Hey Ollie. Enjoying watching your videos! Just wondering how you have found the Seabuck wetsuits as far as durability, warmth and fit goes? Cheers Josh, Nelson

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Cheers mate. Love my Seabuck suits mate. have been warmer and more durable than previous suits worn. Also, love the bonus of the built-in scupper system for taking a leak while out diving!

[@elijahm3069]

Get at it bei! Mean mahi Ollie

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Thanks Elijah 🤙

[@MrNoodlesforall]

That's a Whelk or Pupu , good eating. Cooked Sliced they are yummy .

[@shaunswildlife]

Pūtātara / Knobbed Triton Snail (Charonia lampas) they eat starfish which eat mussels

[@TheTmacalac]

Hey Ollie! Love the video! You have an good tips for equalizing? That’s been an issue I’ve been struggling with while spearfishing

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Hey mate check into your diet, that can have a big influence, especially just before a dive otherwise also look up on youtube, heaps of info about equalising. There is only a small amount of the population that actually have serious issues.

[@TheTmacalac]

@@olliecraig-primalpursuit awesome! Thank you for the advice. Keep up the great content, love watching!

[@nfragala]

Ollie's a crack shot. Practice makes perfect!

[@raymondengu4377]

I'm going out for fish around rangitoto Island is diving for crays and kinas any good there

[@shaunhill5795]

Fuck yes! Been hanging out for another episode.

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

🤙🤙

[@paulsheridan4568]

Epic stuff Ollie! I’ve just bought some gear so I can get out there, just curious what size gun you tend to use? I just purchased a 120cm from Wettie :) keep it up mate!

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Hey Paul thanks mate! Yeah a 120cm is a great size gun for North Island (as long as not too dirty water) good luck out there !

[@paulsheridan4568]

Awesome thanks Ollie, you’re the man!!

[@АлексейБутолин-й5ц]

Молодец. Сам добыл-сам приготовил.

[@paulramsey1255]

Awesome man....used to long line in the gulf..got $30 a basket for snapper lol...that tells you how long ago it was.

[@Kinleith621]

Thank you.

[@dustsnow666]

Ols!, you moved to a Rob Allen carbon roller. how are you finding it? Im considering it...

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Have been using it for few years now. My favourite speargun. Pair with 14mm bands and 6.5mm shaft it’s super smooth and powerful

[@stixorz]

Snapper ceviche is delicious if you've ever got the time for it!

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Had many a time! Love snapper ceviche!

[@pirththee]

Great! I was hoping you were going to post a video .

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Sorry weather has been a bit rough!

[@pirththee]

@@olliecraig-primalpursuit Not complaining. Of course your filming is contingent upon the conditions.Safety first.Just happy you posted a video.

[@jamesr5741]

The fishing rod line is just for tying the fish up when your spearing underwater ;)

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Haha 😂

[@thekookshow3885]

4 views and 7 likes. I love it

[@peterbaiter6880]

Some of us like it before we watch it because we already know it's going to be good content 😂

[@naloisgodking1139]

When are you planning to head up north next ollie?

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

When this bloody weather settles!!

[@raykuhn2869]

ill try this one ollie i saw you use a wooden roller gun .what i dont understand is when you loaded it you loaded 2 bands but you had 3 bands each side ,i dont get it how ? can any one tell me as i am thinking of converting 3 of my guns grumpy

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Hey mate it had a normal loop rubber band as well as the single roller rubber hence the 3 each side

[@Edgunsuk]

i thought it was a bad idea to eat any filter feeder when there are alge blooms , in the UK its dont eat filter feeders unless there is an R in he month , opposite for you ofc ?

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Unsure mate never heard anything like that down here. Only common sense not to eat them right next to a city/storm water outlets etc

[@Edgunsuk]

@@olliecraig-primalpursuit are your algae blooms poisonous ? they are in the UK USA and OZZ...

[@davidhayes6350]

Looked like a Pacific triton shell

[@shaunswildlife]

Knobbed Triton Snail (Charonia lampas) they eat starfish which eat mussels

[@albertvdwesthuizen9074]

Great content mate, I'm moving to NZ soon - I'm a South African and was raised respecting all natural life coast and land. Would like to become a part of the NZ spearfishing and hunting community, would appreciate it if you can point me in the right direction. Cheers mate

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Hi Albert awesome mate. You can check out the Facebook groups to start plenty of info and reading in there otherwise hit me up once you arrive I can help you get started

[@albertvdwesthuizen9074]

@@olliecraig-primalpursuit Perfect, much appreciated. Ill bring you a pet Lion as a gift of thanks lol. cheers

[@dandawson5750]

🤙🐟

[@pototskyjhonpaul1599]

Assalamulaikum.

[@coptotermes]

After complaining that there are no fish, you shoot the only one left…

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

😂😂 for too eat bro 😅

[@joaopaulolopes6468]

Hey my name is JP I live in the USA I'm from cabo verde i like you live ⭐👍 I want to invite to my country

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

I’ll come to Cabo one day for sure!

[@danabanana5586]

Hello, my name is Sergey, I'm from Ukraine, Kharkov. I have long been your content. I want to ask you for help to leave the country.

[@Arm2775]

I enjoy watching your content mate, but maybe consider not taking low percentage shots if you dislike fish tearing off as much as you claim to

[@StevenJSMin]

Thanks for good video