Spearfishing Giant Atlantic Halibut in the FREEZING Arctic!

[@altustratus]

Kudos to you for NOT taking the shot on the big one. There are just a limited number of slow breeding halibuts in the sea, and there is at the moment a high pressure on the fish. It is of outmost importance to protect the big breeders. Unfortunantly there is a "big game" mentality strongly present among alot of sea anglers and spear fishers. I can absolutly understand the urge for catching the bigges of them all, but holding back is the responsible and most noble way to go. Preserve a healthy stock of fish, and you will be rewarded with nice eating size fish for your next trip to... :-)

[@user-nl7vz4wt3t]

I agree, but do question how many halibut they actually needed for themselves? Had they fished stand up rod & reel style, they could of released a few & only kept the largest.

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Thanks for your comment. That free swimming one was truly a monster. The gopro really doesn't do it justice. It's hard to get a sense of scale but I have a feeling it was close to 100kg...

[@peterthermocline]

​@@JoePkSpearfishingDo you agree with the comment above? Killing Big breeders is just for show

[@kyleshultis4246]

On the other side of the debate is keeping one bigger fish so you don’t have to take more than one.

[@johnparker5243]

Not many divers and fishermen think about protecting the big breeders and taking the smaller fish. Worst of all, take only what you are going to eat. The endlessly providing ocean we once thought it was, no longer exists. It is time to start spreading the idea about the preservation of the big fish, and taking only medium to small ones, which of course are the best eating.

[@PaGNifY]

What a video. What a trip. Real touch of class letting that last giant halibut go, I think many others wouldn't. Shows real character. Keep up the good work.

[@DwightPerkins-i7t]

That was a monster that you passed up and very worthy to let live. Conservation is the name of the game and many people would have probably just taken it. You guys had the trip of a lifetime and brought some of the best eating fish in the world home. Thanks for the epic video and chronicle. ❤

[@comfortablynumb9342]

As a Florida man that loves to catch flounder, I'd love to catch halibut. But not with a spear because it's WAY too cold for me in that water. They're such interesting fish, jigging for them would be a good time to me. Thanks for showing us the hunt. And also thanks for not killing the big breeders. Small ones are probably much better to eat and the big ones need to make babies. I'm not into keeping huge fish, medium sized are much better.

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Perhaps a trip to alaska? Think you've got some pretty amazing halibut to be had there.

[@DanielMann]

Glad you had an epic trip the second time round, seems to be a rite of passage for the Arctic! A most enjoyable video, a great reminder that I need to get back to Norway next year.

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Thanks again Mr Mann. If it wasn't for your coaching though in round 1 I'd have probably just caught a cold.

[@dylanthomas4324]

Yes Mr Pike you hero- missing old biology days at Churston.. glad to see you're bossing it on here!

[@svitlanamartynchuk3136]

I felt relief when you let it go. Such a wonderful sea creatures. Let them live.

[@Jappers420]

Mad respect for not pulling the trigger on that Dozer Hallibut.

[@peterthermocline]

Well done Joe, bucket list for me.

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Thanks!

[@leventetoth87]

Amazing video Joe! This must have been indeed an adventure of a lifetime. Catching halibut in that scenery is something we spearos all dream about ❤

[@debunkthejunk1]

Delicious fish. So good.

[@BigBopper-zm1kf]

Best thing Ive seen all year. Id be totally happy shooting big Plaice all day long. What a destination 👏 👌

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Thanks so much so glad you enjoyed the vid! Haha! I left them be I can spear them ten minutes from my house 😀

[@davidstorton910]

A superb adventure Joe, thanks for sharing

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Thanks for your comment David 👍

[@xevenx]

8 years of spearfishing in the northern parts of norway and i have never seen a halibut swimming, that must have been quite the experience ! great video !

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Yes it was incredible. I couldn't work out what it was at first!

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

I did all summer runs for 5 years scouring different kinds of location until I got my first one. It’s about finding the right place. I was confined to doing it from the shore, so it was a bit of research but actually really worth in terms of looking for the right circumstances. Once you find that good spot for the right time of the year - there is a lot more of a guarantee. In my experience it’s been best last half of august, when the water clears a bit from dying seagrass and algae and on into september or november. But I’ve heard old fishermen say differently also, this is off the shore, it may be different further out but they seem to come into the shallows to rest in warmer water after feeding or soak up some vitamin D. I’ve killed 20+kg halibut in just 2-3 metres of sea water. In the old days people would spear them with a long weighted spear from a boat spotting them by looking into the water with a makeshift telescope. Anyway - part of the trick seems to be that you want a patch of good sandy, rocky, gravelly seabed with at least periodically strong current going through and it can be sorta shallow in the 1-20 metre range, and then if there is some nearby deep water that drops to like a couple hundred metres or more that’s a good combination. They can hunt, lounge, rest, move according to temperature and water quality, they can escape seals etc. The good thing about doing it from the shore is that not a lot of boat fishermen usually hang out there. A few locals may, but the tourists tend to overlook it.

[@alexrobson6856]

beyond glad to see you still uploading Mr Pike!

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Glad to see you still commenting Mr Robson!!!

[@morganmeehan5991]

Thank you for not shooting that last big one! Good on ya, and good fishing all of you!

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Thanks!

[@Christian7007]

Great video Joe, thanks for sharing!

[@BarcleySpicer-Jenkins]

Such an awesome adventure! Loved this video, definitely one of your best yet, so well produced! 👏🎬

[@Fairplayer43]

Halibut!!!😊❤ I see Daniel has been quite the influence! 😅love it! Excellent work señor!!! Thanks for the video Joe!

[@theoriginalmikemedia]

As always, amazing video! Thanks Joe!

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Many thanks!

[@Ferrum_Anima]

Always a joy to see a new Joe PK upload. Amazing video.

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Thanks so much for your comment!

[@mqramr]

Epic trip and spectacular fish. Very well produced video too. Malcolm R

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Thanks so much Malcolm!

[@mikb277]

That one you let goooo... wowza it was a big ol one.

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Yeah it would have been angry if I'd speared him for sure.

[@WildIrishSoul]

Another super video . Excellent stuff . What a location .. 😁👍👌

[@KionaBinRashid]

That the best fishing video l seen

[@SayedAli-k9z]

So beautiful I enjoyed it🎉🎉

[@Jamiedays]

Lovely watch mate, looked so epic and beauties of fish for you all.

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Thank you Mr Jamie X

[@manko717]

Absolutely Amazing footage. Thank you. Plus the narration was clean and memorable !!

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Many thanks, really pleased to hear you enjoyed my narration too!

[@iandavis9450]

loved watching this ... ive been to north and south poles.... hats of to you gents

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.

[@echobravo1105]

Madagascar to the Arctic. Excellent work fella. Its a bit of a bucket-list plan for me to take my own boat from the UK to arctic to hunt for Halibut, so saving your vid for research.

[@gabrielmjelle3738]

Fantastic video. Halibut hunting is an highly addictive drug 😅😅 I’m glad I live in northern Norway

[@andrewnewby1918]

Epic, fantastic show there guys. Thanks for sharing what I won’t ever participate in. Well done 👏 to you all.

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Thanks for watching Andrew, glad you enjoyed the video.

[@JoeyAntonelli]

Sick video. Definitely a bucketlist trip for me.

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Thanks for your comment Joey! Make it happen!

[@breezygamer1179]

Amazing video. Hope you enjoy the meal!

[@mikeguerrero3090]

What dreams are made off. Congrats !

[@andrewreeve]

Enjoyed immensely, well done on your halibut good sir. Greetings from Scotland

[@thomascallaghan5988]

Brilliant video I seem to have lost you lately but amazing that I can watch you again

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Thanks Thomas. I have plans to post a lot more in 2024 👌

[@Rich77UK]

I have a few places on my bucket list...top is Japan, second is Antarctica, third is Norways arctic circle. Looks gorgeous. Wish i could live there!

[@sporranheid]

Spectacular! 👍

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

thanks 😍

[@DavidJohnson-pj8hp]

Absolutely awesome. Dreams do come true , great video

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Still can't believe they did!😍

[@yorkshireaquatics9537]

Best video yet Joe. Well done for taking on the cold conditions for experiences of a lifetime. Fantastic decision on letting the big halibut go. Some of my best fishing experiences this year havent been taking huge fish to eat but taking the right sized table fish and putting some big ones back to keep breeding. Looking forward to more of your videos in 2024.

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Glad you enjoyed it! Look forward to sharing more in 2024.

[@billyedmonds2275]

Massively respect your decision to leave that big Halibut fella. Sometimes its just about the ride and not the destination, especially when you get vis and weather conditions like that. Fan of your work and love the vids.

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

It was hard to do when we were out there for halibut, but glad I did now. Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.

[@deebo2808]

First time I’ve come across your Channel and I absolutely enjoyed every minutes of this video. I can’t wait to watch more

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Thanks so much!

[@antoniomineo70]

Brilliant video and amazing adventure, well done Joe!!

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.

[@theresecrouch2924]

Very exciting, excellent video..just found your channel, thankyou for sharing

[@coastncountryedits680]

Fantastic video Joe. Thanks for that one. Great when a plan comes together like that and you score the conditions you've been praying for 🙏

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Thanks! You're so right. There is so much that can potentially go wrong on a trip like this but everything seemed perfect 🙏

[@SharingTheWild]

Very nice Joe. That looked like an amazing experience all around.

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

It really was incredible! Thanks so much for your comment.

[@Dokoysh]

Дуже гарне відео! Дякую.

[@lockguy2652]

😮 just wow! Never seen anything like this. Incredible content. Such a cool video.

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Thanks so much!

[@GuiBruges]

Really nice video, my friend, and nice fishes! Keep doing it Gui

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Thank you very much Gui! Hope all is well

[@rolandwheeler4842]

Spectacular trip!!!!

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.

[@discovering_scotland]

Unreal trip that! Some amazing fish

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

It was unreal! Thanks 😀

[@Irideus]

amazing fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!cheers boys

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Cheers to you!

[@aheibloem]

Love your vids they are always so chill!! Especially in the arctic 🥶😀

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Haha! Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.

[@antoniototaro6485]

Bellissima avventura, bravo Joe!

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

grazie mille Antonio!

[@DavidBulsey]

Love Your Spearfishing Style Bud Too ''DEADLY''👍❤

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

haha thanks!

[@BarcleySpicer-Jenkins]

What a fab adventure with some truly spectacular drone footage too!! Amazing editing there captain very well done, one of your best videos yet dare I say!

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.

[@hurricanenigel5111]

Now this is something different than the dives here in the south pacific, we couldn't dive in that cold

[@barcleyspicer-jenkins5618]

I love how Carl jumped straight to the floor for scale 😂

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Carl is a legend!

[@robertrusnak620]

Nice work boys! Greetings from your fellow spearfishing friend from off shore

[@diveflyfish]

Phenomenal. Excellent video. Definitely on my short list of must do! At least being from Wisconsin, the cold water is more often than not! Cheers

[@dunnmatter6441]

This is such an amazing video

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Cheers Mr Dunn!

[@batmantiss]

You guys are studs

[@Pandabrah_D]

Congrats on the stunning halibut! Love the editing too, it feels like you upped the game on this one and it came out amazing

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Many thanks! Yes I'm really happy with how this one came together.

[@mojobrown33]

What a great video

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Glad you think so!

[@buckleyhollembaek7304]

Great video!!

[@TheDadFaxs]

This is the first one of your videos I've ever watched and it's a halibut video the first video I ever watched of Daniel was a halibut video. I have seen you before on Daniel's channel but a very well put together video and very good narration by you. I'd love to get one but F the cold lol

[@Sune5129]

Perfect video, I hope someday I can arrange that kind of diving trip. Dive safe.

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

You should!

[@sinclairsspearfishingstori9310]

Cracking video mate, pure golden results, possibly one of the best fish to eat

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Thanks so much and great to hear from you Mr Sinclair. I hope there will be more spearfishing stories next year 😊

[@sinclairsspearfishingstori9310]

I’ve had a very busy year and not got in with the camera much, plan to do a lot more recording next year, keep your videos like this coming

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

@@sinclairsspearfishingstori9310 This is fantastic news, look forward to seeing them

[@CanaArpon-Fishing-JorgeMendoza]

In South America lives their cousins 😂, we call them “Lenguado”! Great video!! New follower from Perú!! 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@ForageFishFood]

Great Video Cappo. Keep it up

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Many thanks admiral!

[@OceanicMatt]

That was a fantastic video! You've been living the dream lately! First Madagascar and now Norway!! Awesome mate!

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Thanks! I definitely have been spoiled this year, but eating all the better for it!

[@OceanicMatt]

@@JoePkSpearfishing I bet mate! Have you got any more trips planned or are you waiting for the weather to turn in the UK like the rest of us??😂

[@russellmoody656]

Incredible video mate! Good on ya!

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Thanks Russell 👍

[@mattw5684]

Great video and I echo the comments below about passing on the really large one. Nice to see conservation-minded spear fishers.

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Thanks Matt, I just hate the idea of wasting fish.

[@mattw5684]

You showed remarkable restraint, especially given that it was a split-second decision.

[@TheDadFaxs]

And Daniel wasn't there with you WTH lol. 😂 Great video

[@BasicFishingNZ]

far out this is epic. awesome catch on those massive halibuts! i remember the 1st video i saw of u was spearing for big conger eels.

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Woah that was a while ago! Thanks for still tuning in dude!

[@Timbukto]

WOW amazing buddy

[@theoriginalmikemedia]

Haven't seen this yet but I'm expecting someone shouting "HALIBUTTTTTT!!!!" (For those who know what I'm talking about)😂

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Something like this!! 😁

[@theoriginalmikemedia]

​@@JoePkSpearfishingYees!! 11:30 is what I was waiting for! 🤣👍 Amazing fish and very clean filleting! Can't wait to go spearfishing again

[@luissegadepinin8780]

Really cool... Cold😅😂😂😂😂😂 you tha beast guys

[@GrantWyness]

Wonderful vid production Joe. Your harpooning adventure looked to be about as good as it could get🧜🏻‍♂️

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Thanks so much mr wyness! I think the fishing gods were looking down on us with a smile this time 😀

[@Lion677]

Watching from Arabian Sea, your content is super, subscribed

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Awesome! Thank you so much for subscribing!

[@chrisgrigg32]

Fantastic video cpt, Very nice edit. Could be one of the best.....

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Thanks Mr Grigg!

[@CMJSC1997]

EPIC!

[@Timbuctoo]

Awesome, nothing else needs to be said!!

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

😍Thanks

[@granthall2325]

I recon a good photo of the Camo pattern of that last one for a wetsuit would work wonders any where in the world!!!!!!!

[@SpearoWannabe]

Thats a Huge Halibut😮😮🤙🤙

[@ПодВоднаянеОхота]

Молодцы Здоровья вам

[@YY-nw4qm]

厉害👍🎉

[@joangeddes380]

Awesome adventure 🥰🤗👋😘👍🐟🐠🎣

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Thanks 😍👍

[@Kubosa_Official]

Mksh bos.... Mantap Sekali

[@MMARYASMR]

Super 😊

[@andrewroman1337]

So fn awesome

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.

[@NoyBinsaiyaibut-rn1dq]

Good job

[@silvokuschereitz4280]

Joe... love your videos since a very long time!!! 😊😊🏳️‍🌈 Great!!! Greetings from germany.

[@michaelfox4073]

Amazing trip. Its on my bucket list to fish in Norway, maybe shore fishing though, as my spearfishing got along way to come

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Thanks! You should go for it! Beautiful place.

[@GyllySpearfishing]

Great video !

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Thanks 👍

[@jacobjensen9468]

Great video!👍🏻

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Thanks 😀

[@ShotawayFilms]

Amazing...👍

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@arunasv.5359]

Insane mate ❤ i was thinking about the plan and going to do the same this year, but reality came around and stopped planning 😂 some year i will go. When i will be ready i will need some advice 🤜🤛 beautiful vid mate

[@JoePkSpearfishing]

Many many thanks 👍👌

[@Dugar-III]

Great restraint in holding off spearing that last halibut. I would have gone for it coz im an idiot😂😂