Return to the Arctic - HALIBUT Spearfishing in freezing waters

After the spearfishing trip to Norway I did in 2017 without seeing a halibut I returned over a year later, further north, deep into the Arctic Circle of Norway. Spearfishing in these Arctic waters presents it’s own unique set of challenges. Daylight doesn’t last long and during our week long trip the daylight shortened by over 45 minutes. Exposure to the cold weather means using thick wetsuits up to 9.5mm with water temperatures ranging from 6-8ºC and air temperatures between 1-8ºC - challenging conditions to say the least. The target species follow no rules, they can be anywhere and the vast areas need to be covered by swimming and constantly scanning for halibut. The crew consisted of myself & Andrew Gomm from the UK, Giuliano Tagliacozzo from Italy & Josh Ball from Australia. ALL of the fish captured on this trip was filleted, frozen down and taken back home to enjoy over the winter months. At the time of the trip (2018) Norwegian law allowed each of us to export 20kg of meat from the country because we were at a registered fishing lodge. Nothing was wasted.
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[@TrailerYacht]

Talk about the adventure of a lifetime - living your dreams with your eyes wide open Daniel. Better still you are making video masterpieces along the way. You had me on the edge of my seat the whole way through, cheering you and your mates on. Brilliant trip, mind-blowing location, incredible fish handled respectfully, and a fantastic group of mates. I don't know how you do this - but every video gets better. Better technically & superbly-crafted stories. Can't believe this is not an adventure channel on Netflix.

[@DanielMann]

Thank you very much mate, really appreciate that 🙏🏻

[@tim42310]

Hey Dan, I spearfish over here in Washington USA. It’s cold here too. I’m trying to figure out what the little vests some of your buddies are wearing are for? Extra warmth or???

[@DanielMann]

Hey Tim they are weight vests to hold extra lead due to the really thick wetsuits.

[@martingoodef811]

Trailer Yacht Daniels narration and great voice bring his story telling to a level of relaxation and enjoyment unequalled with this type of video, loving joining his adventures and sharing with my family

[@TheOutdoor_Guy]

Great video, really fun to watch!

[@TheJayman256]

HALIBOOOOT!!!! So good mate

[@DanielMann]

After a long hiatus to the KZbin comments section my main man is drawn from the dark webs with a halibut video 😂

[@ajk_0428]

Daniel Mann hahahaha 😂

[@dcthepro1339]

HOLLYWOOD😂😂😂😝

[@moseskemp339]

just here for the....hellabit

[@neonrazelsucgang4442]

@@dcthepro1339 lmaoo

[@calvinburns6024]

I didn't understand how big those fish where tillyou got that thing in the boat awesome fish

[@Kristiangangsta]

And they taste anmazing!

[@deermeatfordinner]

Very well done!!!! Amazing show!!! Any DeerMeatForDinner fans on here? Who thinks I need to catch up with these legends and try my luck with a monster HALIBUT in Norway???

[@DanielMann]

Thanks mate! Come on over in the fall 🍂

[@sjoukevisser5556]

Yes 🙌

[@henryman5809]

you should do it

[@bigalsmith101]

DeerMeatForDinner, the PNW is home to some good spearfishing as well. Get after it!

[@beckyzimmerman1915]

Me

[@benpettersen5904]

nice going. was a naval diver in Norway for 11 yrs. in the 80's. never approach a flatfish directly from behind or front -- then you'll spook them. Approach from side and fake passing. I used only a 6 ft sling back in the days...everything went down. happy hunting

[@patrickglessing3944]

600 lb pacific and atlantic halibut

[@jim9966]

Daniel that was awesome wow what a fishing Expedition that was I'm going to watch that again that whole Adventure what's exciting fun to watch great job beautiful video

[@peterrasmussen6775]

you know its good when the fish has cheek fillets

[@Comrade_Akimov]

Australians always sound so happy and hyped

[@NN-pl8zm]

He deserves so many more subs

[@christweedie5457]

Agreed!

[@WR505_Spearo]

I must have watched this a thousand times already, but it just never gets old! One of my favorite spearfishing videos ever

[@kylenaumann2318]

Can’t tell you how excited I was to see this pop up in my feed. It didn’t disappoint! Thanks for taking us along on the adventure.

[@DanielMann]

Glad you liked it Kyle 🙏🏻

[@danieljonesadventures2181]

Watching this video from a filthy carpark in the west of Sydney frothing 🤤

[@loveruoo1307]

I hate when People are spearfishing!

[@thisuploadeditsself.2938]

@@loveruoo1307 then fuck of mate.

[@veronicam2942]

Loveruoo 1 I hate when people go to fishing vlogs and bitch about it.

[@KL-np5un]

@@loveruoo1307 as a fellow anime fan I'm ashamed of you. I like it when people hate people who hate spearfishing

[@bizzybugseverywhere7801]

@@thisuploadeditsself.2938 well said

[@haydens9752]

Been waiting for this vid!!!!!! Better than I hoped for.

[@joeswanson1267]

Hey man, just wanted to say that I am an ‘aspiring’ spear fisherman, and I am 14. You’re videos are so awesome to watch and I just would like to let you know that people appreciate things like this. It’s clear that you put heaps of time into these videos and they inspire me to spearfish. Thanks

[@moishe3591]

I think youngbloods is better tho 😔

[@veronicam2942]

M g Why does everyone have to compare fishing channels? Can’t they both be different and equally as good?

[@aleef852]

@@moishe3591 youngblood too much over acting

[@Crimxz]

I’m reading this 3 years after you posted it, but I hope you followed that aspiration!

[@Krultist]

I hope your still at it 3 years later

[@jamesferryman4031]

Hats off Daniel. Good job. Way to chase your dream fish and get it in the boat. No fish were mistreated. As humane as possible. Another great video

[@rune92elle]

Finaly... it here, tanks for making almost 30 min video from Norway!!! This took allot og work, but it is so good, I Love it!!!

[@darecoaster9086]

Loved the vid I remember when your channel was at 10k subs look how far you’ve came. I requested this vid before happy you made it

[@giuliozapelli6824]

"I'm waiting for a fat baccalá" made me laugh so hard. Greetings from Italy!

[@DanielMann]

Haha every day with Giuliano makes me laugh 😬

[@Praxis71]

Good stuff, mate! Thanks for taking us along.

[@jodimileng1640]

I loved watching this adventure! Thanks Daniel! 🙂🙌

[@itscalyx5485]

*gordon enters the chat* THE FISH IS RAAAAAAW!

[@TheApnean]

Great quality vid Dan. I plan to be in Norway sometime late next year (2019) chasing one of those brutes. It is like watching a 'how to' video.

[@alkingham]

You bring back wonderful memories of youth and spearing California barn door halibut!

[@kingtorra6955]

Man, when I first started watching your vids I didn’t quite get the excitement at first. But the underwater footage doesn’t do justice to how big these things are when you see them in the boat!

[@turboss6948]

3:07 “oh my god it’s Jason born”

[@HazeOutdoors]

I'm going to name my first born son 'Halibut" in honour of this video! Brilliant as always mate.

[@DanielMann]

Kveite is the Norwegian name, might be a bit more subtle :-)

[@chriswurst2656]

I get goosebumps just looking at this .... Great fish, awesome food. I want virtual reality for my taste buds now!

[@johnsadek3514]

That’s a real life example of living your life to the fullest 😍😍

[@oniichan7810]

Magnificent content as usual, I hope your channel will be massively successful next year

[@DanielMann]

Cheers for the support Jack!

[@chrispewpew]

I can feel such immense energy when he screams "Halibut!" Lol makes me want to go spearfish much more now...

[@surfspearlift8675]

Carrying halibut surfboard style - love it! Awesome video mate, one of the best spearing vids I've seen

[@sickofeverything6413]

Another bad ass trip and video Daniel. You guys are living life to its fullest. Congrats on the hunt.

[@terrycarter4459]

I used to hunt all flat fish with just a hand spear. This was in the sixties and seventies but I have never seen a large Halibut when diving.

[@stephkiwi4-2]

I saw your first halibut video and was so excited when you caught the monster in this one! Congrats on the beautiful spear 🥳

[@chrishatherley3617]

I watching this thinking about my youth and realizing I want to do this stuff. I didnt have the money when younger and now dont have the body. Proud of you guys for doing this well you can. Jealous for sure. Great video.

[@adventune375]

This man screaming HALIBUT from top of his lungs brings me back to this video again and again!!

[@marioscarpuzza1385]

Wow Daniel that's awesome spearing. Giuliano Tagliacozzo was the iceing on the cake I think. He is so funny. Usual cheerful Italian guy, always a pleasure for all 😅😉👍ciao ciao

[@DanielMann]

He is always so positive and has a fantastic outlook on life and spearfishing. Very honoured to have him on the trip with us.

[@Masterfisherman]

Amazing stuffs mate, im a shore angler but i do love watching spearfishing videos and come across to your channel about week ago and love them, some amazing contents, it amazes me how not many followers on your channel, i suppose people only dream of what you actually living in so they dont even try to subscribe :) keep up the good work bud and hopefully i get to do this brilliant sport before i die :) in anglers term tight lines mate

[@treasuremonkey]

Love that you went back. I watched the first video and didn't know that you went back. Big ups to such a successful trip!

[@DanielMann]

Cheers Nathan! The one time the sequel was better than the original!

[@WildCaughtOutdoors]

Are you kidding me!! Hard but fun days work sprinkled with adventure and epic scoring! The dream is real, yewww!

[@ravenfan1606]

That's awesome, didn't know Matt Damon went spearfishing!!

[@faridbouy3051]

ravenfan1606 😈😈

[@veronicam2942]

Right?! He looks him.

[@duncanbowie1043]

Me: Why did I come here? Dan: You came for the haliboout. Top marks for a incredible video!

[@craigclohesy2529]

Epic........what a great film boys.........well done.

[@fabreezem8174]

You know... probably 3rd time watching it v over a few years now, but the whole Haaallibuuuut... haaallibuut...! Never gets old.

[@DanielMann]

🤣

[@karlpetterulvan1013]

Now i want to go out and look for halibut but it is -2c° where i live in norway and my wetsuit is only 6,5mm thick. I think im going to stay inside.. 😂

[@DanielMann]

-2 is not so tropical. I had a 9.5mm jacket, kept me toasty in the water.

[@stefpix]

@@DanielMann did you have 7 mm pants? How did it feel in 9.5 mm? How do you carry the weights on the plane? Do you have to pay overweight fees?

[@DanielMann]

I had 7.5mm Forza tre pants and the 9.5mm jacket is straight smooth skin so super comfortable and oh so warm. I checked the 5kg weight vest in with one of my bags and just took 5kg of weights in my belt carry in. Norwegian Air and SAS have no problems with dive weights I’ve found. More interested in the plethora of camera equipment I’m usually taking.

[@stefpix]

@@DanielMann Thank you. Did you dive last year with a 5.5mm? A friend went to Guadeloupe and he had to leave his weights behind as they would not allow them on the plane. I heard some times elsewhere there are problems with individual weights more than 2 lbs / 1 kg. Anyway I'd love to go back to Norway and this time spearfish. Is it very pricey? it is one of the most beautiful places I have been to.

[@DanielMann]

No way I’d use a 5.5mm in Norway. I rarely use my 5.5mm in the U.K. either. I had a 7.5mm jacket. 1.5mm undervest and 6.5mm pants last year. Was 10-12 degrees but the air temp was mid teens so not so bad. Was borderline. I’d go thicker, it’s always going to be cold there. This trip was circa £1K from the U.K. with flights, accommodation, car hire, boat hire, car fuel, boat fuel and food which we brought from the U.K. and Italy.

[@EinarDreyer]

Where in norway is this? :)

[@storfeskarn]

Mikkelvik outside Tromsø

[@pwrplnt1975]

Awesome Video!! The coloring of Halibut is so beautiful and amazingly camouflaged!!

[@MetalSniperHD]

Giuliano sei il migliore! Congratulazioni veramente!

[@Gearsub]

only a spearfisher knows the satisfaction he is expressing

[@coolculpepper]

Haliboooot.

[@dencioz55555]

You guys are amazing and the real one... spearfishing in a frigid water so cold but still you can dive and shoot a halibut.

[@robertlafnear4865]

I MUST COMMENT !... I've been a diver since 1972 ( U.S. Navy )... did recreational diving 'til I was 47 all over Hawaii & California and I chased big Halibut in the sand flats along the Santa Barbara Chanel Islands, White Seabass in the kelp off Palos Verde cliffs and your video is the best Diving/Spearfishing video yet......AWESOME .... I know COLD and it looked COLD but the thrill of the chase......... PRICELESS ! ........ CONGRATULATIONS on a great Dive Adventure !

[@DanielMann]

Thanks for the kind words Robert. I made another video about the trip before this looking for halibut which featured some bigger fish but not quite as cold.

[@subscribetoybs4409]

Omg yessss Thanks for the heart my first one ever

[@DanielMann]

Appreciate the support man!

[@hamishharlen9701]

It's Matt Damon

[@lunlian9852]

This is life! Congratulations from South Australia！

[@deanpage8602]

Well done Dan! Monster fish, brilliant film work mate.

[@prokhk]

Halibuuuuuut hulibooot!!!

[@sheridancowling6257]

Hey, it's Matt Damon.

[@qraee]

My thoughts exactly 😂

[@ZeusFaber91]

EPIC, I was waiting for this video!! congrats man for the catch! happy for you! cheers

[@truthbetold89]

I am freezing cold now from just watching you guys spearfishing in that water. Great video though! 👍

[@jms241965]

I love to spearfish...this was amazing!

[@sam-bz9qp]

Such a great work . Thanks for sharing this

[@torsionslo]

what a beautiful place... what a beautiful experience... thanks for the hard work in documenting this adventure..

[@DanielMann]

Thanks Joe

[@KC-to2nc]

Man I couldn’t help but get emotionally invested in the hunt for old mate when he got his fish haha

[@OXSEnterprises]

For 8 deg the water looks a dream. Epic video lads!

[@fishhunter348]

Can't tell you how good these vids are! I was excited watching this! Some good laughs, halibuuuut! Stoked for josh too gettin a ripper fish at the 11th hour, woulda made it all the more special! Awesome, awesome stuff!

[@DanielMann]

Cheers man!

[@strelnikoff7]

Excellent trip and shots, excellent video!!!

[@bizzybugseverywhere7801]

these are some of the best spear vids ive watched , hard work . big hi from sydney australia , love your work , really enjoyed watching

[@jongkim7457]

Awesome, that's hardcore in those temps! Good idea to get warm water from the motor.

[@rickeybakerbaker8915]

I really appreciate the guys that make great videos and that was a good one fellas

[@FaithisKey792]

This is amazing. Stay safe out there guys.

[@shelbyhuffaker6664]

What a great adventure. Halibut are worth the effort. Soooo DELISH!!

[@tonyjansma2997]

Absolutely, absolutely, absolutely love this video!!! Would love to do it myself.

[@Blackfish46]

On-Ya Dan, congratulations on the Halibut. Thanks for taking the effort to make the Video and posting it up.

[@DanielMann]

Thanks Gordy, merry Christmas mate.

[@alexanderlate5575]

Me and my dad Where out fishin. I live in norway all The way up in The nothern spot. We caught a halibut that was around 112 kg. We had to pull it up with a gravene on land. Thats one of The best fishing experiences i have ever had. Nice halibut u got!

[@dougbourdo2589]

Nice. Very Nice. Looks like a GREAT time. Great frustration frequently brings Great reward & satisfaction. Well Done Guys.

[@DanielMann]

It made it all the more sweet after not getting one the year before.

[@rgarcia0808]

I'm rather upset that Jose is not in this one... his Halibut scream of war and almost losing your speargun remains my favorite part out of the two episodes. Keep up the good work though.

[@DanielMann]

Joose was busy in New Zealand this time round. Hoping to get back to Finland for a dive this year with him though.

[@northernninjarunner5506]

Great video. I didn’t realise they swam so fast. Great trip 👍

[@BacktoBasics]

Mann these fish are crazy! Unreal video as always mate, love ya work

[@zmonsterk]

Awesome adventure and amazing fish!

[@user-nx3pt4gz4h]

Bravo finally!!!Glad for you!

[@divespeareat]

What an epic trip. I have rewatched this video at least 10x in the past month. HAAALLIIIBOOOOOOOOOT another Halibut video!

[@DanielMann]

I was supposed to be in Norway this week on another trip but alas. One day, I hope soon!

[@divespeareat]

@@DanielMann Ahhh dang, sorry to hear that. What a bummer. Because of this video, I am trying to convince some other dive buddies to freeze their butts off with me for some Halibut!

[@liam4169]

so happy for that last fish just for you mate congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Hawaiian80882]

this is so awesome!...always wanted to experience a cold water free dive adventure...

[@DanielMann]

You should!

[@codykewley6718]

I have waited since September to see this video and it was worth the wait!!! Great video Daniel!

[@minorindiscretion]

Probably the best spearfishing video I've ever seen. Just brilliant. Very well done.

[@DanielMann]

Cheers!

[@steve-adams]

Jesus Christ that’s incredible. I need to spear a haliboot in 2019. I love seeing this cold water content, by the way. So many spearing videos (most?) are in tropical waters where I’ll rarely be, but this is right up my alley. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@DanielMann]

All spearfishing is good spearfishing in my books. Every situation and locations has its various challenges and I love trying to adapt to them. You should definitely go and do it, have a punt.

[@darbycann7379]

I've been waiting so long for this video and I was not disappointed. Don't stop what your doing mate

[@DanielMann]

Thanks man, glad I didn’t disappoint.

[@KhaledAli-dk3zc]

Fantastic video. Big fan from libya👍🇱🇾

[@jean-pierrecayol4897]

Magnificent fish! Congrats! 👍👍👍

[@scotthobers8295]

Living the dream mate. Great vid, well done

[@sandracoomber2107]

YOU GUYS PUT ON A GREAT SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TMAdventuresT7]

Sat in my house in the Philippines with my new Cressi Sioux on full lockdown watching your fantastic channel, feeling highly frustrated that we can’t go to the beech !!! Just starting out mate and found your channel, it’s awesome. Stay safe Bro ✌🏽🎣

[@galluzzoPB]

Just... amazing. You the best Daniel

[@DanielMann]

Too kind Bruno🙏🏻

[@Alex-gg8rt]

Best video yet! Amazing

[@heysza9905]

HALIBUT! HALIBUT! What a great start to a video 🤣

[@Dan-mn6km]

Quality video. Top work 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@DanielMann]

Cheers Dan

[@roanlacey4494]

That scream 😂😂😂. HALIBUT!!!!! HALIBUT!!!!!! HALIBUT!!!!! Great vid guys. 👍

[@guylikesthings]

Always thought spearfishing videos need more commentary. So glad I've found this channel

[@DanielMann]

Thanks man, you should also check out the channel ‘Underwater Ally Adventures’. They make great content and their last video on kingfish was pretty awesome.

[@rogerramjet7246]

Finally some original species of spear fishing in a nut shrinking latitude. Nice work

[@DanielMann]

Cheers Roger!