Three knots I use EVERY time I go spearfishing...and how to tie them

These are three of my favourite knots and ones I use every time I go spearfishing. They are the fishermans knot, double opposing noose knot & the bowline.
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[@celtixgaming4148]

Dan and his hippy hair 😂 loving the vids I am making my way back through and watching all the older stuff

[@DanielMann]

It was certainly a period in time!

[@lukaas0073]

Thanks Nana !

[@kylenaumann2318]

Daniel, thanks for all the time you put in your videos. Your spear fishing stuff is in a class above most other Spearfishing channels. Cheers

[@DanielMann]

Thanks for watching Kyle!

[@The5thKeeper]

As a beginner/intermediate this is the kind of video I'm interested in seeing more of. Thanks man.

[@user-gi7kk7by4r]

I cant express my gratitude but on nights when im getting ready for the next day and i forget something i come back to your channel…. Thank u dude u keep me from looking like a total noob and i always mention your name ✌️heading out on a florida trip and setting up my speargun 😊 will b back in europe soon i hope u keep them videos coming!!! Hope we cross paths some day. 🙏

[@DanielMann]

You’re most welcome! Good luck on the trip in Florida.

[@erichsimone007]

Daniel, thanks to you I have a very questionable obsession... I live in one of the driest countries in the world. Namibia! We do have a very long coastline, 1570km of it, but due to nutrient rich benquela current and upwellings, we have terrible vis but amazing Silver cob (mulloway) populations. Vis is usually less than a meter, with very unpredictable water clearings of maby 14 days per year somewhere during our summer. Perhaps not a speros dream location, Yet I own 3 spearguns and have only harvested 3 fish in our waters. The love lives on and your videos fuel the obsession. Thank you for exceptional content and extremely well put together videos.

[@laminatewithjukes789]

Best spearfishing channel ever. got any more footage? Keep up the great work 👏

[@DanielMann]

Of course there is more footage to come!

[@isaganihernandezchannel1790]

thanks for this tips idol.

[@ajlambert6998]

Thanks Dan, just installing my reel and had a proper brain f*RT when trying to remember how to connect the reel line to the Speer thanks so much. Let the autumn tinkering begin

[@crustybear]

Lovely video, thanks. Not sure if I am doing it wrong, but thanks to your videos I rigged my own for the first time. I did it the way you described, and I tried leaving out the muzzle bungie like you suggested this time. One thing I really found hard is, making a piece of Dyneema to the right length that connects from the muzzle to the pigtail clip. It was super fiddly for me, probably because I did it wrong. What I did: - Take the mono, crimp it to the spear - Trace the mono along the spear, out of the muzzle, along the guide, back down the gun to the line release and then back to the nozzle, single wrap. - Crimp a loop into the mono at the muzzle. Now I am left with: An eye at the muzzle, a loop in the mono, a pigtail clip and a length of dyneema. And that length of Dyneema needs to be at the perfect length after knotting, so the shooting line has tension without using a bungie. I tried using the fisherman's knot for that, but it was a pain in the ass to adjust. How do you do that? Different knot?

[@TheSamarif]

simple and useful

[@jasonheyne9293]

Shot in a rush Spanish macs wild...cinch not is boss...retying now...U da Mann (been a while lols)

[@jcdrums2798]

very good video

[@SurfRawFiles]

Soo useful, sharp images, everything easy to see, thanks a lot Daniel!

[@deepsouthdivers7817]

Really good job

[@curlyandbald]

Thanks man! It took a couple of failed attempts but I got it :) Really helpful!

[@evgenyspringis7350]

Came back like 5th time :) once again, thank you :)

[@islandlife4141]

Im a sailor so the bowline is in my bloodline..lol, great video, your are the most helpfull

[@Which_Way]

Thanks for tying my knots at Edge 👌

[@asafvarlix]

Thanks, you explain easily and it looks like you care about information spreading to advance this sport, cheers to that mate!

[@Nobody___]

I was just working on my knots last night, what a coincidence :P

[@DanielMann]

It was actually ready last week just didn’t have time to post it up. What knots are you tying?

[@_larkin_321]

Nice video, I learnt two new knots that should come in handy.... though the bowline is not entirely correct - the short end usually has to sit on the outside of the sling, not on the inside (the rabbit hopped around the tree in the wrong direction :) )

[@joshchapman3237]

A video setting up a speargun from scratch would be awsome ! Great vids keep it up

[@DanielMann]

On the to do list for sure 👌

[@darcyfitzroy8123]

Awesome, real helpful

[@marioscarpuzza1385]

Nice and useful. Thanks Daniel 👌👍😃👋👋

[@TheTonz88]

just keep em coming

[@evgenyspringis7350]

Mega useful, thank you done the same on my both guns

[@samtownsend8033]

Would love to hear your take on all things spearguns and tell us a bit about your own guns

[@samuelcambridge7059]

Great video, thanks!

[@ladyfingers6306]

I cant believe you only have 17k subs man. You have awesome content, keep up the good work and get those fish. Love from straya

[@johnmason2501]

personally I like the Anglers loop, but that's because I rig my whole line with dyneema.

[@MarkAmbalong]

Thank you for this man!

[@tyoung]

Could you make a video about the speargun you made? Or maybe just a kit walkthrough. I’m pretty interested in what gear you use, from goggles to fins.

[@arthurfelice1850]

Very helpful video best spearfishing channel on yt🤙🤙

[@DanielMann]

Cheers Arthur!

[@NorthernBorderBoys]

Please do a video on roller guns !! Ive just converted my 1.1 rob allen with a manny sub roller head and i bought a 80 manny sub roller for the dirty days Im shooting fish, but i feellike a noob when it comes to pre tension, rubber brands that do well with rollers, rubber thicknesses, shooting line length and dyneema vs mono, how much does a large shaft over hang affect your shots on a roller or if its better to stick to standard shaft lengths, what thickness shafts to run, how to load roller guns.... Plz help Cheers for all your videos each one is a gem and have helped me get fish in the esky and dive better! Keep up the good work mate

[@DanielMann]

Lots of topics and opinions to cover right there! I'm not sure I have the knowledge on rollers that much, I just know what works for me on my smaller ones.

[@NorthernBorderBoys]

Awesome ! Yea the smaller ones really are game changer! Got to talk us through one of your setups sometime! Yewww yewww !

[@kevinsmith3490]

Seeing how to do a "brummel splice" on hollow cored dyneema step by step would be great

[@DanielMann]

Hey Kevin, Chris Coates has already done a fantastic step by step on this if you search for his channel or search for brummel lock dyneema speargun.

[@Blue_8800]

Damnnnn didnt know Daniel had long hair...

[@jar3157]

luv ur hair...

[@silknfeathers]

Nice, simple explanations. You realise your "noose knot" is just a multiple fishermans? (double, triple etc.)

[@livebaitadventures420]

I’m rewatching these older Mann videos and holy cow I have found Jesus

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😂 😂😂LMAO

[@SpearoWannabe]

nice info sir.. nice long hair looks by the way,.. .. ROCK on.. cheers

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Quality video. Subbed.

[@denmyos]

yes we wanne see more gear :)

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[@jasonheyne9293]

I lightly burn last 2cm of tag ends 1st before running it back under the loops so don't need the skewer...makes it stiffer...thanks again...channel rocking now hey? Aweh

[@JG-ft9lr]

Like the channel! The GH4 is a awesome camera. I recently traded for a GH5 not a huge difference. I just wanted it because I invested in a underwater housing. Your go pro footage blends in really well too. your color grading is 👌....anyways would love your take on spearguns! Reef guns and blue water. How to on reels and floats. I love diving but just getting into spearing. Buying my first gun this week! Cheers from California 🤙

[@DanielMann]

Cheers Jonathon! I’d love a GH5 just for the in body image stabilisation and of course the 10 bit codecs so you can really push and pull the image in post. I do a bit of grading at work but it’s certainly a dark art and I’ve much to learn. I will do some more gear related stuff once I can get out again, weather in the U.K. has been horrendous.

[@kylenaumann2318]

Hey Daniel, I have a favor to ask. Ive just gotten all of the gear I need to start spearfishing. This has been a long time coming for me. I haven’t found very good info on how the entire process works from beginning to end. I know there is a lot of different gear, and a lot of ways to do things, but could you do a video, or a couple, showing your process beginning to end? I’m hoping to avoid some newbie mistakes and see how a pro would handle it. This tutorial was so clear, I figured I would learn a ton from you on all of the little nuances of going out shore diving. Cheers from Southern California!

[@DanielMann]

Hey Kyle, next time I go diving I’ll make a video showing my process 👌

[@kylenaumann2318]

Daniel Mann thanks!

[@michaeldickson6963]

More please oh long haired one...

[@fatguymaneater]

I know mono vs dyneema for shooting line is preference…I’m just curious why you prefer mono

[@samthomson3394]

Your channel has grown so fast

[@akeemwhite1623]

Yow my g I like your fishing video I am from Jamaica wood like to come Jamaica to fishing one day

[@samthomson3394]

Akeem White you seem to of accidentally posted your comment inside mine

[@akeemwhite1623]

U Fi come Jamaica to fishing one day man I love to fishing it my life

[@samthomson3394]

Akeem White same brother

[@nfragala]

Maybe she's born with it; Maybe it's cod liver oil...

[@nfragala]

Ha! I read this and chuckled, then I realized I posted it two years ago! Bahahahah!

[@northernninjarunner5506]

Could you do a video on kit setup? How it works? Thanks

[@DanielMann]

Will do one soon!

[@northernninjarunner5506]

Daniel Mann Looks a great sport better than fishing off the local pier

[@sporranheid]

Nice knots. Much hair. 😀

[@denmyos]

still wanna know about your home made speargun :)

[@DanielMann]

I'll get to a video on it in about a years time... thats when I'll next be in Australia and able to use it again.

[@stiaanbotha3472]

Yeah do one about gear please

[@venicequeen121]

Do you have a tutorial on how you set up your float and gun?

[@oscer191]

Your videos are all so well done. Great camera work, description, and just fun. You might be small right now but goddamn you're gonna go places with vids like these. Keep up the good work man. Also, would you be able to do a video of spearfishing for beginners? You have turned me onto it since it looks totally different than rod and reel and just as fun. I just don't know where to start with.....anything.

[@DanielMann]

Cheers Oscer 🙏🏻 Appreciate that feedback. I have just scripted a video in my head “Spearfishing from nothing” that explains the fundamentals of getting into this lifestyle. It’s now in the works!

[@AntiVaganza]

Better yet, debur and polish the line holes on the shafts and if possible do not tie to the very tail end.

[@spinallday4051]

thanks for the great videos. Do you make your own trigger mechanism?

[@DanielMann]

No, easier and safer to buy them.

[@oomsoutie14]

Great video bro. Do you think you could do a video on the gear you took to shoot doggies on that last trip you did? Planning a charter trip to Indo in a few months to hunt doggies, and could do with a bit of advice.

[@islandlife4141]

Can you tell me exactly the Dyneema to use? Also can you show me the right way to rigg the line. I have a Rob Allen tuna 900, it had 4 loops, way to much, it was a hassle to deal with in the water. Please help

[@mikitatsviatkou9775]

Thanks so much🙏! What’s the name of the third knot? Do you have a link to a picture or the instruction? Thanks

[@DanielMann]

Doesn’t really have a name but you can follow along here if you pause it.

[@austinallen1108]

I use this video way more than I'd like, but it's one of the only ones that is easy and straight to the point with good knots. I'm 4 years late, but do you think it would be alright to just use the reel line as the shooting line? I bought 120 mvd open as my 'big gun', and it came rigged with mono shooting line and either polyester or dyneema reel line and the mono is already scratched up and brittle from practicing loading. Is it normal/safe to just use a bowline knot and use the reel line as shooting line and make it a single knot system?

[@DanielMann]

Yes you can totally do that Austin. However I use mono instead because if you damage the reel line you have to replace it and then after some years it ends up being a lot shorter than expected.

[@austinallen1108]

@@DanielMann Thanks a lot for the reply! I figured that shooting fish and getting the line wrapped in rocks would require cutting it shorter. The line on my reel isn't what I'd like to keep on it for the long run, so cutting it down will make me replace it with something better sooner than later, but I'll definitely keep mono on there once I get some fresh reel line, happy hunting.

[@m7airbi344]

I need a long range speargun mainly for targeting grouper and jacks. Any recommendations? (Help me out please)

[@DanielMann]

A long range speargun isn’t the best way to target wary fish most often. Improving your hunting technique is the best way to get closer to fish in my opinion. The best divers I know rarely use anything other than a double band 120cm gun with a single wrap of mono. I have occasionally used a 115cm double roller from seawolf (epic gun) but not necessary or practical for most of my diving.

[@MrG-nr6ne]

Started using the fishermans knot since l saw this. Took me a fair few attempts to make it properly though! Do you find the thick part of the knot affects the spear at all when it goes through the fish, does it affect full penetration? Thanks

[@anderslundtofte1759]

Hey Daniel, thanks for the great tips on knots. Could you please tell me which knot you would use to tie your spear line (dynema, no mono) on to the spear and further to your break away setup? Again the fisherman’s knot? Thanks in advance😎

[@DanielMann]

I’d probably use a bowline to tie dyneema straight to a spear.

[@anderslundtofte1759]

Daniel Mann thanks buddy 😎

[@huskyforeva]

Sweet vid! Why do you use the edge knot instead of crimping the mono straight to the gun?

[@DanielMann]

So I can add a clip to the front of the gun. This allows for quick spear changes and the ability the unclip and pull the spear through the fish.

[@huskyforeva]

Daniel Mann right on. Thanks!

[@poloplaya08]

What diameter of Dyneema are you using, and what brand/type do you recommend? -cheers

[@doopy1295]

Where can I get some of this line?

[@nfragala]

What shampoo do you use?

[@fishingwithmax8248]

You look like Chewbacca

[@alober5]

What speargun do you use?

[@vladimirvasic3912]

Hello! Great video! I have a question for you... what do you think of replacing the bowline to the figure 8 knot? Did you every try to use it? As per the book of the knots it gives more strength, but a bit more difficult to untie...

[@DanielMann]

Nearly impossible to untie once pulled tight. Bowline works for me.

[@christophersmith7714]

Nice clear instructions Daniel. Thanks mate. Just a quick question although slightly off topic. I'm a noob. Just bought a Mares Viper Pro DS 75 (double sling). Do both the bands wishbones go on the same sharks fin when its loaded? The two shark fins are 120mm apart and if they go on different sharks fins, won't the bands have different tension?

[@DanielMann]

If they are cord wishbones no problem on going on the same fin however they may not lay as flat and streamlined against the body of the speargun. I tend to load both rubbers on the same shark fin right at the back of the gun when using double rubbers, if the shark fin is big enough.

[@christophersmith7714]

Yes they are cord wishbones and the shark fins are big enough. Cheers Daniel!

[@SOM111PO]

Hey, cool videos, man! You training apnea in the pool? Would be col to se Your practice routine! Al the best!

[@DanielMann]

I never practise in the pool, I saw deaths occur in the community in Australia doing freediving in pools alone so have no interest in it myself sorry.

[@SOM111PO]

Yeah, alone in the pool is not the best idea. Cool gun You have there, looks slim and firm, would be a nice body to build a decent roller out of it. You should come visit us on Adriatic sea and catch a nice Dentex next time!

[@0769glen]

Looking at upgrading my Speargun with the current adreno easter sale! What's some good recommendations for the sunny coast? I'm a bit unsure about the length I should be using. Mainly just shore diving around headlands. Thanks dan

[@DanielMann]

I’ve always shore dived around the sunny coast with a 1.2m speargun. I saw Adreno have some rob allen sparid’s on sale which are a good gun. Will be a good size if you end up going offshore on a boat, which there are loads of good spots on the Sunshine Coast you need a boat to get to. If you don’t ever want to go offshore a 1.1m is also a good option for shore diving and then it’s possible to get a 1.3m for offshore stuff later down the track.

[@0769glen]

Thanks man! You gotta come out and give me some pointers if ur ever back on the sunny coast!!

[@DanielMann]

One day I’ll be back, not for a few years at this stage.

[@hyenaplissken7603]

the first knot could change the accuracy of the shot?

[@DanielMann]

It’s possible but I’ve had no problems shooting fish using this method.

[@hyenaplissken7603]

@@DanielMann What kind of knot you use to connect the dyneema with the nylon? it could be useful to use a Bocca di Lupo ( cow hitch ) knot to make the rods easily interchangeable without having to replace the nylon sleeves every time

[@DanielMann]

Bowline knot from the reel to the monofilament. Then just the fisherman’s knot as mentioned from the spear to the monofilament. I replace my monofilament very regularly so changing shafts is not a problem for me.

[@hyenaplissken7603]

@@DanielMann thank you very much for your answers!

[@jaydenmcpherson2509]

loving the hair dudeman shame u cut it doe, lowkey lookin like me

[@andrewrowland1354]

Is that 1.5 or 2mm dyneema Daniel ?

[@DanielMann]

The stuff in the video is a salvimar clynema 1.9mm. I use it for my belt reel and reel line for bigger guns. On my small gun in the U.K. I use the 1.5mm version.

[@mattwpolo1990]

What size dyneema is that?

[@DanielMann]

1.8mm I think.

[@nfragala]

Smash.

[@slow_diver]

I love that double opposing noose. That's a cool one. I use bowline to tie my reel line to the shaft directly (just trialing using no mono for a bit). The best knot I have found for mono to reel line is this quick release knot. Worth a look. ultimatespearfishing.com/clientdata/10136/uploads/back%20to%20basic/step_4_1.jpg not my pic, but it's a good one.

[@DanielMann]

Certainly a good knot for connecting clips to guns and floats. I don’t really like using reel line onto the spear directly as it tends to catch on the reef more than mono I find, droops and sags. Also if you trash the bit near your spear often you’ll be cutting it off and then over time shortening your reel line. Far cheaper to replace mono than to replace the whole reel line. Just some food for thought.

[@slow_diver]

No I agree with you 100%. I have notice some chaffing already and i'm thinking the mono is ore my cup of tea. I was having some issues with a new mech, so I'm going to try your little loop for the end of the mono. Cheers for that. Very helpful video for me. Looking forward to your next videos. The starting spearfishing from nothing is good. I can pass that onto friends. I of course froth hunting techniques, so if you want some ideas, maybe full hunting scenes for certain species or locations, from breath up to disposing of the fish would be great.

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[@Blackfish46]

Thanks again Dan, though I need to ask a question about a Gun. How do I contact you mate.

[@DanielMann]

You can message me on Facebook or direct message me on here. Or whatsapp (ask Tripper for my number, not keen on posting it up here!)

[@camcrown5724]

what strength is ur dyneema?

[@camcrown5724]

or thickness

[@DanielMann]

The pink salvimar stuff is 1.7mm and 250kg I think.

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[@DanielMann]

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[@jker4592]

Damn he looks strange with long hair!

[@DanielMann]

I felt I looked strange with short hair when I cut it off.

[@jker4592]

First of alll thanks for relpying and I personally think that the short hair suits you better however I really enjoy your videos and keep it up

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