Time To Go Spearfishing (Vancouver Island 2022)

[@PNWSamson]

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[@zandemen]

Yes, I caught a Ling cod by hand. I was fishing by hook and line, caught a greenling and when I reached into the water to pick it up a Ling Cod swam up from under the boat and bit my hand, and I pulled it in and killed it. Terrible cuts and scratches.

[@PNWSamson]

Ouch! Sounds like the Lingcod caught you though haha. At least you didn't walk away empty handed. (Pun intended)

[@HuyFishin]

The Island is absolutely beatiful. Love it here.

[@PNWSamson]

Me to. Paradise!

[@steve-adams]

The iridescence of the seaweed at 8:00 is one of the things that first blew me away when I started diving. I'd never noticed it from out of the water, then there I was in the waves watching this boring brown seaweed shining blue, purple, and pink. So cool. I've lost a fin before as well. Rather than enjoy the day with one fin, I ended up diving for the fin for something like 4 hours, haha. I did manage to find it. Somehow it had drifted around 20 meters from where I lost it, and of course it drifted in the direction where the water went deeper. I ended up finding it roughly as deep as it had drifted. When I found it, I was at my limit and had to return to the surface, but at the same moment I saw the largest Dungeness I've ever seen. I was kicking myself for not grabbing it, but in retrospect it's better to head to the surface empty handed than to push your bottom time with a fin missing. This was a great video. I'll have to check out the inlet some time. I don't know why but I'd never even considered what it's like there.

[@PNWSamson]

I agree! Seaweed in general is amazing. I love drifting around and watching all the seaweed swirling. I'm often hoping to find the elusive rock greenling in the break zones aha. That's a drag about the fin. At least you got it back I suppose! Lucky mine was under warranty so they replaced it. They are expensive so thank god! And cheers, happy you liked that one. Bamfield is phenomenal. Definitely get out and dive there if you've yet too. I haven't explored much of the inlet but some decent diving there too!

[@103years]

Love the candid stoke levels, its great to see that enthusiasm and gratitude for the outdoors 🙌

[@PNWSamson]

Thanks man! It's awkward busting out the camera but I never regret it when I do. Happy you liked it!

[@AquaticMonkey]

Great vid as always 👌

[@PNWSamson]

Cheers Clayton!

[@GerryBeltgens]

Great local content. Inspires me to do more snorkeling!

[@PNWSamson]

Thanks man, and for sure! So much to see, even in a few feet of water. Opens up a new world!

[@kaylemg]

great videos man keep up the awesome stuff....

[@PNWSamson]

Cheers I appreciate it! Will do!

[@vancity2349]

Great video and footage. The poor baby seal but such is life. That was a small boat for some of those large rollers. Beautiful colours and those caves were cool too.

[@PNWSamson]

Thanks man, and yes, we were being tossed around pretty good aha. Safe ride though just uncomfortable. Agreed, I wonder what happened it the pup. Might have died at birth. The caves were amazing, I wonder how they'd look during a storm!

[@samsamtheadventureman]

Awesome video man. Great vibe as always 🤙

[@PNWSamson]

Thanks brother!

[@madamedianne8806]

Incroyable ! Love the colour. It bring me back to some scuba diving in Port McNeil & Port Hardy. Magnifique!

[@PNWSamson]

That's awesome! I've yet to dive there. thanks, happy you enjoyed it!

[@abeach5420]

Uhhh hellllo caves & allll the epic scenery captures. Keep telling us-everyone to absorb it all....stunning edit once again, esp. with little one giving her daddio the ok for being gone. So glad the fin is covered -- *Diving Sports Vancouver* coming through once again I am sure. I have been letting so many pple (total strangers at times down at Kits) about the store as many pple ocean swim locally and need to get kitted out.

[@PNWSamson]

Haha thanks! And yes, they are great. The store has done a lot for me so I'm very great full. Achraf is a great guy.

[@superkittybtc]

love it th ks for the shots

[@PNWSamson]

My pleasure man!!

[@canucklehead0]

Love it!! Also, I never get tired of seeing the Island and surrounding depths through your eyes!! I was going to comment that you now know how I feel when I go swimming and diving with having only one full leg (my right was amputated below the knee) but I forgot about your friend in the Caribbean with one leg. It is tiring but I find trying to keep a steady downward dive tricky as I tend to spin when kicking full power, a small price to pay for still being able to dive though! Looking forward to seeing where you dive next!!

[@PNWSamson]

For sure man. Mad respect for you guys. I'd be doing the same thing though! It's especially difficult in our water because we are so buoyant at the surface with our 7mm suits. You guys are definitely an inspiration though. Diving with 1 fin wasn't easy but at least I had my other leg. If you guys can manage I definitely can too!

[@uefadivingmaster7628]

Was a funny weekend, I lost my diving watch and buddy lost his torch, and sorry for ur fins too :(

[@PNWSamson]

Oh brutal. That's no good. Sorry to hear! It's all good though, but always a drag for sure.

[@arbutusadventures1]

We always stop at that no frills for the weekend adventures. Good prices!

[@PNWSamson]

Was my first time! We usually go next door to the Walmart. Might have to switch my routine!

[@emeraldsky8009]

Fantastic video, I really enjoyed it. That scene in the morning pulling on the cold wet gear really hits! That seems partly unpleasant, but mostly like home. You did an amazing job with only 1 fin. Thanks for adding a link to my channel!

[@PNWSamson]

Thanks man! It was pretty shallow and lots of life. Probably the best place to break a fin to be honest! And yeah, cold wet gear... One of those necessary evils aha. And no worries man, your videos are awesome. Super educational!

[@JoeNelo]

some really nice walls on this trip. really enjoyed this video. Im Jonesin

[@PNWSamson]

Thanks man, Bamfield is amazing. We'll get out soon! 🤞

[@nativo6563]

Very good my frend

[@PNWSamson]

Thanks man! Hope all is good

[@ashaanjohal3402]

Those were some epic caves!

[@PNWSamson]

Yeah dude they were amazing. So many too, we didn't scratch the surface.

[@pintorthepintor3964]

Way cool

[@PNWSamson]

Thanks dude!

[@49thoffgrid]

You guys should harvest the Urchin! I hear it makes excellent sushi🤙

[@PNWSamson]

We do! Not all the time though. It's good in pasta and with eggs. The majority of the time I just crack one open on shore after a dive. They eat lots of kelp so they are loaded with nutrients.

[@49thoffgrid]

@@PNWSamson One of these days ill take my boat out to the high population areas and make a pasta🤙

[@HobbiesHobo]

WooHoo! First. Good dive Chris. I've never been to Bamfield, it is on my list though. Mike.

[@PNWSamson]

Thanks man! You definitely should check it out. Especially if you can get on a boat. The landscapes are amazing.

[@jaredwong5410]

Wow.. Love our province 😍. So vibrant compared to anywhere near the cities. Loved the caves and grotto . Was that a jellyfish near the end? It looked like it was taking a nap 😆

[@PNWSamson]

Thanks man! And agreed, so beautiful. Not positive to be honest. I think it might actually be some sort of salp. Similar looking to jelly fish but different!

[@petrhermanadventures9509]

I enjoyed the video. Surprised that you guys didn't fill that cooler. Odd thing a lot of people don't know about spear fishing is that it takes daily practice to get really good. When I was living in mexico and hunting small reef fish every day, it got to the point where I was shooting small, fast moving fish in the head consistently. But it took a couple of months to get to that instinctive aim, I doubt it's possible to get that good just hunting once or twice a week.

[@PNWSamson]

I'm sure it is! I always aim for the head. I went for the longshot on that black rockfish and ended up shooting the one behind it by mistake. My first bycatch! Our fish are pretty easy to shoot for the most part, I average in the high 90% for head shots I believe. I'm sure we could have filled the freezer but we were all being super selective. I figured I'd just freedive most of the time with only one fin and my buddies were primarily looking for Lingcod but would shoot a black rockfish if they saw one big enough. It was a good group, none of us went trigger happy! Happy you liked it!

[@finthefishsep20toma]

I love Bamfield! I went some years ago for a school science trip, the road in was a scary drive because it was raining on this long dirt road, with a cliff along one side, at night.... And the bus driver was speeding the whole way! Thankfully we all made it okay, and the marine science center quickly became the coolest place I've ever visited :D The science centre just had its 50th anniversary recently, the educators there are all amazing, especially one woman named Algebra (no, seriously!)

[@PNWSamson]

Haha that's an awesome name. Definitely fitting for a science teacher. That roads sketchy! Not a big fan. I'd take that cold boat ride over that long drive anyway lol. I'll have to visit that science center one day. So much history for such a small little town.

[@tflatter8912]

Cool seeing two similar rockfish but different species schooling looked like that gentlemen had a deacon then a black I often spear them in same areas feet apart ! Makes sense they are such similar species just a few minor differences

[@PNWSamson]

Yeah man totally. I had a comment the other day from a KZbin short. A commercial Fishman who said he's been fishing our waters for 40 years and has never heard of a deacon. He told me I was spearfishing a black rockfish. Haha, you'd think he would know!? I guess they call them all black rockfish.

[@tflatter8912]

@@PNWSamson that’s wild! I often wonder if they interbreed genetically so similar love the videos hope to catch you out on a dive one day 🤙

[@RobYoungband]

loving the channel man

[@PNWSamson]

Thanks man! ✌️

[@RobYoungband]

@@PNWSamson I'm actually a Deep Cove dude myself & often fish near Twin Islands. If you feel like linking up sometime would love to ✌

[@NathanPhilps1]

Fun looking adventure. I work with Joe in Victoria. No doubt you guys had a good time!

[@PNWSamson]

Joe's great. And it was! Thanks man

[@bickertonco]

Good episode buddy!

[@PNWSamson]

Thanks bro! We still need to get out one of these days.

[@bickertonco]

@@PNWSamson 100% man! We'll make it happen soon.

[@WatermanSurin]

nice one bro! I need to get out there, the landscape looks incredible. Do you know what the gray spongy stuff was at 17:22?

[@PNWSamson]

Thanks man! And yes, get out there for sure. Next time we plan I trip I'll keep you posted. Aaah the purple stuff?

[@rolandwheeler4842]

Nice dive trip for sure! Are the copper rockfish edible? Hope they warranty that fin! I gave up on carbon after seeing failures such as yours. I bought a set of Mako fiberglass fins and have used them now for 3 years, in tough, beach diving conditions, mostly. They are almost indestructable, and are 90% as flexible as carbon. And a LOT less expensive.

[@PNWSamson]

Yeah for sure. I really like my carbons but they do come with some serious disadvantages. More expensive and not as durable. Fiberglass is a great alternative. Those Cetmas are a hybrid. Part carbon and part composite. Luckily they are under warranty and I'll be getting a new blade!

[@PNWSamson]

Oh, and coppers are edible. We were looking for schools of black rockfish though. They get bigger and are a more sustainable option. Both are delicious!

[@mienafriggstad3360]

👍👍

[@PNWSamson]

🙂

[@SeltzerPie]

I am looking into getting into freediving in Port Alberni. Can you recommend a group that meets regularly to dive in Port or the surrounding area? (Mike)

[@PNWSamson]

Hmm to be honest I'm not too familiar with the freediving/spearfishing community that way. Are you apart of the local freediving/spearfishing Facebook groups? That would be your best option to reach out.

[@gospeladventures]

Bro I like the thumbnail!

[@PNWSamson]

Thanks man! Might start being a little more creative with em!

[@skyricharde6629]

Newbie question... But what are the rings you all are wearing around your necks?

[@PNWSamson]

Those would be neck weights! The 7mm suits we wear are extremely buoyant. Having all your weight on a belt can cause a sore back. Neck weights help to keep things a little more evenly distributed.

[@mikep3186]

Have you ever dove entrance Island off Nanaimo?

[@PNWSamson]

Not yet! It's a tricky spot. Open to the Strait so high current and swell. Plus that damn Fraser River ruins the visibility. Trying to time it would be challenging. I'd like to one day, I here it's a good Lingcod spot. But I believe people are fishing it pretty deep with a hook n line.

[@mikep3186]

@@PNWSamson it gets quite shallow.. I've caught them in 40'.. you'd have a field day with lost lures. Love your videos. As a fisherman.. disturbs me with how barren the sea floor is.. we've really done a number on our oceans. Thanks again.

[@Rod-mz9kl]

Have you ever dived around the gulf islands ?

[@PNWSamson]

I have! I have a few videos on my channel from Porlier pass and the Sidney area. When I'm spearfishing I don't like to give away specific spots but if you know the area you can ballpark where I am.

[@Rod-mz9kl]

@@PNWSamson oh I was gonna say I know a spot with tons for rockfish if you want me too send you where it

[@PNWSamson]

@@Rod-mz9kl Yeah sure man! Send it on instagram if you can. Posting fishing spots on the comments could be bad haha

[@gmoney.67]

Dude caves are cool

[@PNWSamson]

Yeah man they were spectacular. All over the place too!