Spearfishing New Zealand Ep. 2: Solo to the Coromandel

This episode showcases the highs and lows of one week of spearfishing and adventure in New Zealand.
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[@leslietehaara7099]

Mate, you've sure got a pair off oversized tempered steel ones, and humble, and generous with the results of your efforts, Salute from an old spearo from Aotearoa who didn't own a GoPro.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks soo much Leslie. I love hearing that and it motivates me to get out there more!

[@stavrostomas2017]

Holy.. One of the best spearfishing videos I have ever seen.. It's inspiresional, It makes you feel free and alive. Good job man keep doing what you love, you are the best.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks soo much Stavros. :)

[@charliejackson2888]

Bula from 🇫🇯...i just love the guts in the glory of the catch...A true example of a determined winner.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thank you soo much Charlie.

[@charliejackson2888]

Pleasures mine bro

[@joshuaxiong2790]

Best feeling in the world when you come home and your family is all looking at you happy and amazed by the fish you caught.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

For sure! What a day it was!

[@jbunn3206]

Great video! Just added this to my bucket list. "It's a donkey!!" Lol epic fish congrats!

[@indica77]

Best spearfishing video on KZbin. 24min video. Felt like 5min video. It was that good. Thanks for the upload.

[@tomdereu]

I didnt realise it was 24min until I read your comment...🤣

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks soo much buddy. I love hearing that. Check out my new channel trailer I just uploaded!

[@tamihanakarauria2014]

Beautiful story highly recommend more of these storys i was really touched by this good stuff mate!

[@thegongo100]

Dan! That was theeeee most exhilarating KZbin video I have ever seen! You’re story telling and the footage is amazing, the epic music and editing, and just the epic battle between man and beast, that so so so freaking rad, sharing this with all of my dive buddies and my brother. Holy moly Dan well done you’re inspiring!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Hey Hey River soo glad you enjoyed it! Love hearing this. Now go out there and get on your own adventures!

[@thegongo100]

@@Adventureman_Dan we are already planning our first kayak trip, a one day trip going around 10 miles along side the island of Kauai. I live over here in Hawaii and my brother and both of my friends we’re all learning how to dive. We’re all starting to push just around 50ft and trying to slowly extend our bottom times. The last three dives we have been calling in UKU(green job fish) and both times we have had the opportunity for a shot our guns have jammed 😂 on top of that we keep getting sharked out. That’s a big learning curve just being comfortable protecting our catch from sharks. Anyways thank you for the awesome video, I heard about you from the noob spearo podcast.

[@nicegfx925]

Im a few years late but I really enjoyed watching this :) !!!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

THanks mate, more to come soon.

[@Arohpubg]

dude for 6.5k vids they r actually insane u deserve way more man keep it up

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks soo much. More videos coming soon.

[@Obsurdious]

one of the rarest true KZbin worthy videos in my opinion, great work Dan and keep them coming my friend, love from Florida

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks Tony glad you liked it. Merry Christmas.

[@siosifavaiomounga8845]

Good on you Dan feeding the people with your catch and not wasting anything!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

You got it!

[@watertothepeople]

Amazing trip and spearfishing adventure! Thanks for sharing this! I can't wait to go back to NZ..didn't spearfish at the time, but got introduced by locals to rock fishing for King and Snapper and had the time of my fishing life.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Right on mate. Get under the water if you can!

[@sometimesmongo]

This is absolutely incredible bro! You're an inspiration

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks buddy. Glad you enjoyed it. Check out my latest video, I think you'll enjoy it as well.

[@jjssnb3790]

Awsum movie n story n good job it was a pleasure watching it you’ve been to beautiful places

[@williambtm1]

Hello Adventureman Dan, I am impressed with the way you edit your videos, as this is an important record of your achievements and your sharing given to those who have aided your participation in all the foreign regions that you have fished in. Not often does one meet the do-gooding person that he really is. Thank you for being true to all those that have aided you and your many recorded videos. This type of lifestyle is available to the young fit well-intentioned persons such as your good self. Later in your life, this youthful pursuit can readily become a documentary (recall your excellent editing skills) but mostly a fine record of your endeavors as a young adventure-man Dan. Great efforts and results Dan. Old William.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks soo much Old William! I really appreciate hearing that. :)

[@thereelsaltlifebahamas]

amazing video. It was like a movie, from the narrations to the action. loved it. 👍

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks mate, I am glad you liked it.

[@Glasspiperunner]

Wow. Glad your going for it! It felt like I was living this experience with you.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Glad you enjoyed it. Check out my new channel trailer I just uploaded!

[@gallipoli95]

I have never seen such a beautiful encapsulation of adventure in a video before and for I thank you very much. Subscribed for sure.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thank you, that might be my favorite comment so far.

[@williehuman3862]

Amazing journey, great fish harvested big battles in great spirt, thanks for sharing your passion and nothing wasted. I love it!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks so much Willie.

WICKED vid bro! loved the epic battle with the kingi and the suprise visit from the bronzie. hope you enjoyed your time here in nz. we are blessed to call this place home. and you have shown people how natural and native nz still is. look forward to the next ep.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks mate, glad you liked it. Next one will be on the way soon.

[@TreasureHuntingChannel]

That was a great video. Thank you for sharing that.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Glad you enjoyed it soo much. Check out my new channel trailer I just uploaded!

[@tedhaas8440]

Nice! What a great and exciting adventure that you will remember for the rest of your life. Great job!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Glad you liked it! Check out this new episode I just uploaded! Enjoy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaGYmoKkgd-UhKs

[@artagain8977]

Fantastic! So exciting to watch!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks buddy!

[@heidenreichjames]

Balls of steel with that shot at 830. Goodluck on your west coast tour.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Haha, thanks man. Cheers

[@geoffstirzaker9499]

Mate that's so awesome to see you sharing your catch with the locals. Well done 👍

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks Geoff. :)

[@bigraahkzffn2774]

That’s my home town , it’s good that the people who gather it’s resources share it with the locals , there will always be elders from the area waiting for some fresh fish to be dropped off , keep up the good vids 🤙🏽

[@Adventureman_Dan]

That's awesome, thanks buddy!

[@drewkaluskimanalive.7057]

I’ve lost count how many times I watched this vid, luv it👍🤙

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks soo much buddy, I really love to hear that. I'll try to make my new content to this same bar!(give me a couple weeks. lol)

[@kinahelpyouapex6971]

Dan the Man! Awesome watch bro top marks, NZ born and breed myself. Good to have a humble dude like your self, enjoy & respect this majestic country. Also sharing your catch with the locals is the kiwi way,looking forward to ep3. ps; Crayfish 'Kaura' not Lobster ;) :D

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. :)

[@bourgeoisiez764]

NZ Maori Waitokia Kia Ora 🙏🏽 makes me miss home been living in oz way to long.. coromandel my home😀

[@jwatstom]

Ps.... Koura.... Not kaura .

[@arschgesichtalter]

What a great video Dan, and that kingfish you shared on Coromandel (the first one) was absolutely delicious. Thanks for that! I will buy a speargun today and will give it a go in Italy. Thanks for the inspiration. Keep up the good work! Greetings from the german guy from that Coromandel Camp ground (big blond guy in the background of that group pic)

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Hey buddy thanks, I'm happy I could share a little bit of the ocean with you. Awesome to hear you are going to head out and tackle the Med. Be careful, and have fun.

[@sattiw1401]

Dan, you're the man!! Boy you had me on the edge of my seat. You are really brave and skilled. Bless.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks buddy! I'm uploading new stuff now, check it out!

[@nfragala]

Quite literally living the dream. Great job!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Right on, thanks Anon!

[@utubestinksbutt]

Great fish, great fight, great footage! Must have been such a thrill.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thank Charels, yea it was rad!

[@ChristianPurity]

Wow!!! The first spearfishing video I've seen and it's amazingly breathtaking. Editing, music, quality, narration, everything just solidly awesome. Cheers bro!!!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks buddy, glad you enjoyed my work.

[@JJs2121]

BEST SPEARO VIDEO I HAVE SEEN EVERYTHING IS JUST PERFECT THIS IS HOW ITS DONE NO DOUBT THANK YOU!!!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Hey buddy thanks. You definitely put a smile on my face. Cheers.

[@NutelloNutelloNEIL]

One of my most favourite videos Ive ever seen. After a year Im still loving it

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Glad to hear. :)

[@expdtn3328]

I've watched a lot of spearfishing clips and this is one of the best ever. top job.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Cheers thanks man.

[@POPOkakaFURZ]

Yes totally agree, one of the best spearfishing clips!

[@JarettKubli]

I really enjoyed this, and you're awesome

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thank you Jarett!

[@kohuadventures6203]

Amazing video. Absolutely beautiful thank you for taking us on your adventures, I’m a kiwi living in Aussie and this just makes me want to move home. I miss living off the land

[@Adventureman_Dan]

NZ and AU are both amazing places!

[@rasjc5966]

Surely one of the most extraordinary videos I've seen for the year. Takes a whole lot of balls to do what you do. Keep it up. Can't wait to see more. 🙏

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Wow, thanks!

[@wingrovedl]

As a old "Yellowtail" fisherman from So.Cal. That's one hell of a fish. Congratulation !

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Glad you liked it! Check out this new episode I just uploaded! Enjoy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaGYmoKkgd-UhKs

[@stevenjames2231]

UN-REAL ! This is one of the best vids on youtube I've seen! So stoked for you man, also noticed you using the bubbablade ! Have one myself, so good !

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks mate, I really appreciate the comment!

[@jacktasso5785]

I love watching your film.. Nice catch..

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks buddy!

[@dougbourdo2589]

Wow! Awesome video of the experience. Bravo. Well Done.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks buddy. Glad you enjoyed it. Check out my latest video, I think you'll enjoy it as well.

[@congruewoodworks1474]

Great Catch! Excellent storytelling and video documentation!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Glad you enjoyed it soo much. Check out my new channel trailer I just uploaded!

[@congruewoodworks1474]

@@Adventureman_Dan alright!

[@marcussingapu5823]

I really enjoyed this beautiful film please continue making more

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks Marcus, I am working on Ep. 3 now!

[@marcussingapu5823]

I can't wait, as a fellow diver I am glad that there is someone like you that is able to describe the feeling of diving in such detail

[@JustMike2791]

Thoroughly enjoyed your story. The video was extremely well produced. Nice work and thanks for sharing.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks soo much! Also I just released a new video today!

[@niksutherland4280]

I appreciated you counting your blessings in the beginning, what a terrific mentality. Loved the video brother

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks soo much nik. More videos to come this summer, stay tuned.

[@redblue5829]

Great Video 😃 Thanks for sharing with us 👌 👍 👍 👍

[@ngametuamaretu4592]

You did well brother and welcome to to New Zealand

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Glad you liked it! Check out this new episode I just uploaded! Enjoy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaGYmoKkgd-UhKs

[@rowanotago]

Stunning video brother

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks buddy!

[@EjderAdventures]

Great video, watched with my kids and video gives me hope for my future dreams, thank you!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Soo glad to hear that. Get out there! 😀

[@imrankhanfanclub8649]

u r simply amazing.. Bro God Bless You...

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thank you soo much. Glad you enjoyed it. Check out my new channel trailer I just uploaded!

[@matthewslatter8791]

Wicked vid!iv seen a white pointer at sprits bay once

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Yikes!

[@tomdereu]

Thanks for sharing this amazing experience.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks for the comment buddy!

[@Allirys]

What an amazing video, Dan! Really awesome.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks buddy.

[@tashaneumann9863]

Wicked Vid .. NZ is such a beautiful place to live ❤

[@Adventureman_Dan]

For sure!

[@BrettGibbs]

Waiting for the next episode man! Great videos

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks man, will be editing Ep. 3 White Island soon. Keep lifting!

[@BDCALLAIS]

Awesome vid awesome fish!!

[@KINGHAVI]

Absolutely amazing.. man what a catch.. awesome day...

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks buddy.

[@1001akal]

Great Video and excelent narration... Good job.... but diving alone is dangerous for your safety bro

[@adnan91990]

its seems that u diving alone sometime be careful dude

[@Adventureman_Dan]

I'll be careful. :)

[@pikaucooper2845]

Kia tupato boss 😁😁😁

[@charliealaimalo8159]

I wouldn't be diving by myself man.

[@pausitive8014]

@@charliealaimalo8159 I agree its super dangerous

[@eugenejrsanchez9785]

This is the best video of spearfishing i ever watch. Men keep it up i will watch moreeee

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Glad you enjoyed it soo much. Check out my new channel trailer I just uploaded!

[@OHINERATA]

Bloody fantastic!

[@DownUnderShenanigans]

I love spear fishing but I can’t hold my breath for long meaning I can’t go deep enough to get any good fish

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Keep at it. The more you go the better you will get. Plus there are plenty of good fish to be found in under 30ft.

[@alanweiman1521]

Keep at it. You can practice to increase your dive time. Or if you got a few hundred bucks I seen some people use these small breathing devices that give you like 10 minutes. Not sure how they refill them though for more dives.

[@birdturgler88]

I applaud your adventurous spirit and share your passion for exploring new places. You might consider the long term impact of exposing dive spots for the short term benefit of self promotion. It's a small world and it's getting smaller thanks to the internet. Nice job landing that fish.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thank you Nathan. Understand that I make these video describing and showing respect for the ocean. Rather than a montage killing spree. Hopefully that message will get through to the viewers.Cheers

[@francispou274]

he hitting our resource n showing the world our spots i dont like that for some reason

[@sumoninja141]

Calm down people, it's not "your waters," not "your fish."

[@lindsayrockett3654]

I’m with first comment,respect the areas and locals!both very important,though you may respect bag limits and the area doesn’t mean all will. You can still show your exploits without maps.if you did that in certain areas and people found out,well good luck and I wouldn’t argue.

[@Jacryst]

Wow just wow. love your channel mate!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Glad you enjoyed it. Check out my new channel trailer I just uploaded!

[@Tthel90]

Awesome video, and amazing fish. well done

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks buddy! I'm uploading new stuff now, check it out!

[@alvarotecun1669]

The dislikes are from people jealous and too afraid to do this My respect ✊

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Right on, thanks buddy!

[@geckomabster1625]

@@Adventureman_Dan were are your other videos?

[@michaelschmitz6280]

It's just horrible, that's not a fight, it's an execution

[@dubchung]

8:20 part gave me chills....

[@anticnpandslender7426]

True

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Glad you liked it! Check out this new episode I just uploaded! Enjoy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaGYmoKkgd-UhKs

[@sidndhsussjdbsbsbs]

best spear fishing video ive ever seen so inspirational, much respect! keep up the amazing work

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Appreciate that, thanks buddy!

[@nzhuntingman]

Nice video..really enjoyed..sums up NZ well..great place!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Glad you liked it! Check out this new episode I just uploaded! Enjoy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaGYmoKkgd-UhKs

[@davidc.8717]

Absolutely amazing footage, editing and narration. Please be careful when you’re out there by yourself.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks David, will do!

[@CazaYPesca]

Great vid !! I just subscribed !!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks soo much. Love your stuff as well. Hope to link up some day. :) Just uploaded my latest video, I think you'll enjoy it as well.

[@ronin1330]

Thank you very much for sharing, really great video.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks buddy!

[@tyronemaher308]

Watching this abit late but stocked it popped up in my feed! Great video. Good watch

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Glad you liked it!

[@ashrafahmedsaleh]

Great footage and excellent narration.. Thank you.. But stop diving alone.. Shit really does happen, especially to the best of us..

[@GitHubStiizz]

Ashraf Saleh depends on how comfortable and relaxed you are in the water.

[@duggaboy]

@@GitHubStiizz so...bring "comfortable" in the water means that accidents won't happen? What a stupid comment!

[@GitHubStiizz]

Dugga Boy nope I never recalled writing that. Don’t put things in my mouth bud. but it certainly does help if you don’t panic and fight with the ocean. A calm and collected mind will help you survive. I grew up in the islands everyday going out to the ocean. Accidents happen but being uncomfortable and panicking will not help you.

[@hanoitripper1809]

Jon 710 u miss the basic point

[@GitHubStiizz]

Hanoi Tripper nah I didn’t. Shit happens so better safe than sorry. I just like diving alone but it’s always a blast with some friends.

[@timtullio1210]

If you put your fingers in their eye sockets it turns them off so you can dispatch them.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

I'll have to try that.

[@abzde]

This is very well narrated Daniel! Such a great log of your journeys.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks mate, more to come.

[@fishmut]

I have to say , this is so inspiring , and sharing your catch with others is very kind, really appreciate this video man .

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks buddy, glad you liked it. Now get out there and have your own adventures!

[@tanner7987]

This was not a waste of my time nice video

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks buddy. Glad you enjoyed it. Check out my latest video, I think you'll enjoy it as well.

[@tanner7987]

@@Adventureman_Dan I will enjoy that video as well

[@Adventureman_Dan]

@@tanner7987 Thanks buddy!

[@ravingpenguin314]

remind me of the old man and the sea by earnest hemingway.

[@meirbaron9312]

Thats a gnarly spearfishing trip,Great video !

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks buddy!

[@kaipi-vt8tm]

Awesooome, better than Netflix! Great Job Dan

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks soo much!

[@megaplays9993]

Felt like I was watching a TV show on National Geographic

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Awwww, thanks soo much!

[@cooorsbanq4226]

why are all spearfishing videos so dramatic?

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Haha, yea some of them can be dramatic. But remember that the risk of loss of life is pretty high in a breath holding sport where there are much bigger and hungrier things lurking.

[@JtotheOtotheStotheH]

Simply awesome.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks buddy!

[@YTfilms4u]

Man. Great video. Amazing footage. Keep doing these long videos. Unreal

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks buddy!

[@tazsnelling2689]

Amazing video I live in new zealand in Kaitaia and found your videos about 2 weeks ago and been waiting for episode 2 ever since can't wait for episode 3

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Great to hear, thank you. The 3rd should be a bit easier to edit.

[@maxmiko6122]

greatest spearfishing vid out there and the yellowtail tops it off. A big one like that is on my bucket list. very inspirational , intense and calming at the same time. Keep up the good work

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks soo much Max. Get out there buddy and get yourself a nice yellowtail!

[@giovanniferrara5341]

A video worth watching and a channel worth following. Was like been there with you all the time. Thank you!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks buddy!

[@renecenteno5921]

That was a beast! Biggest yellow tail I’ve ever seen, Great video. 👍🏽

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Glad you liked it! Check out this new episode I just uploaded! Enjoy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaGYmoKkgd-UhKs

[@welshspearo6470]

WOW!......What an amazing video. Congrats on your new PB Dan. New Zealand is such a beautiful place and untouched too.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks mate. It's old footage that I am just getting to now.

[@banjopete]

Relax and take a deep breath , not any more, half full of overseas wankers, F off.

[@okisdr]

Thanks, been looking forward for the second episode!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Glad to hear it. Hope you enjoyed.

[@H4FJ]

Only came across this video today, but truly enjoyed it! Great video, and awesome job on catching that fish! The more I see of spearfishing, the more tempting it becomes, it seems.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Glad you liked it. Go on out and give it a try, its like nothing else!

[@sal8331]

Thank you for sharing your big catch with all of us ! it’s hard to film n fish 🎣 but you did it bro congrats amazing!!!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks Sal. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@K9Karotu]

Had to subscribe after that video that was legendary. You've got some big kahunas diving in those spots!!!!!!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks buddy!

[@jaspermueller881]

Absolutely awesome!!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks buddy! I'm uploading new stuff now, check it out!

[@wat2do199]

Great stuff, great message. Keep it up.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks buddy! I'm uploading new stuff now, check it out!

[@terrysmith7740]

Well shot, great adventure

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Glad you liked it! Check out this new episode I just uploaded! Enjoy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaGYmoKkgd-UhKs