What's in my dive bag for spearfishing?

[@salgadogp1]

For the love if God, Someone sponsor this man!

[@DanielMann]

I have all my gear now so don’t really need it. Plus I can use what I want without any problems with brands getting upset etc.

[@salgadogp1]

Daniel Mann - Touché. Love your content. Would love to see the industry subsidize it. But I too would value my liberty higher. Thanks and keep up the great work!

[@leahnagel2742]

I reakon Polo Sub should sponsor his trips abroad! That'd be cool! And he already loves them

[@jeddy_bravo]

@@DanielMann and great unbiased reviews!

[@syexplorarconmigo8853]

@@jeddy_bravo ---You said it man!! But I am not against sponsored peeps either...

[@jacoblamb1078]

I’ve watched this video like 20times and I find it entertaining more each time

[@giorgioagrapidaki2244]

Me too

[@kaimanalono5185]

Haha bruh me too!

[@PaulPeekayKim]

It's criminal how no spearfishing brand has never sponsored you. I hope this vid got some of their attention

[@boywonder186]

Love the honesty in this video. My step daughter and I are starting out in the Spearfishing world and quite honestly it’s a bloody minefield.

[@robertschweppie5256]

VERY TRUE SHARKS OF THE HUMAN KIND

[@o.antonio]

Top notch edit as usual. My brother doesn't even spear but watches the videos because they look so well and the audio is really relaxing

[@DanielMann]

Cheers Pedro!

[@samircarreta7765]

Pedro Santo right !!! Super immersive this

[@captaincrunchie8814]

A trick to making your dive gloves last longer is to coat the palms and fingers with 'tool dip', the latex or acrylic they dip the handles of pliers and the like to give better grip and electrical shock insulation. I used to get 20-30 dives out an untreated pair, and am on the same pair 8 years later after treating them. It also helps to keep my hands warm.

[@ImJnath]

Your the reason I've got into spear fishing man ! I'm from jervis bay nsw ,still starting out but loving it , your advice is priceless! No clue how you have not been sponsered. Cheers for taking the time to teach us all you legend!

[@DanielMann]

Thanks mate, glad you’re enjoying the diving.

[@johnsmith-uf6ev]

Same here bro

[@MrEvolutionist]

yo was around jevris bay on the weekend just gone. first coast I ran into a bull shark 🤣

[@nicholasgottwald8259]

You put out some top notch videos. I always look forward to your stuff when you put it out. It seems that no one else tells the whole story like you do. Wish you could do this full time and give us more material to watch!

[@DanielMann]

Cheers Nicholas!

[@joaomatos8787]

A tutorial on how you make the spearguns would be super interesting, what type of foam did you use, how many layers of fibre and did you shape everything including the handle from scratch? Awesome videos, very helpful, you should try and dive in Portugal, similar to England but with some surprises! All the best

[@fishingtheworld2241]

Yes i agree, this would be really interesting. I wonder how much work it is to make a Gun like this.

[@mossmyd8378]

I wish he would do that so much

[@robbiegroom2898]

Forsure. Im about to try making one. Dann, is there a trigger mech you especially like?

[@simonkirgis3474]

if you do a google of carbon wrapped spearguns, you will find Dans build on spearboard.

[@JT-fm4ye]

@@simonkirgis3474 link please?

[@joeenglish2720]

Always a good day when a Daniel Mann video comes out. Can't wait for you to come over to New Zealand mate, I think you'll like it. I managed to spear a 10kg Kingfish today without even getting in the water! Might have to look at some of this gear to up my game a bit though. Thanks as always mate. Can't stress enough how much I love these videos.

[@o.antonio]

you shot your gun from land to the water? that's playing a dangerous game

[@joeenglish2720]

I should say the gun was in the water, I was on land. But yeah, that's not something I ever do otherwise, never even have a loaded gun on the boat or on land. I can understand people being upset but there was zero risk to me of others otherwise I wouldn't have done it.

[@leahnagel2742]

I second coming to NZ! Certain awesome sister he could bunk with free of charge too ;)

[@joeenglish2720]

I think said awesome sister should be putting some pressure on her brother...

[@Maverick72nd]

7 mm, 3 finger mittens was the biggest gamechanger here in the northern Norway during the winter. Still use 7 mm open cells, but smooth scin might be the way to go. Nice video, as allways! 👍🏻

[@DanielMann]

They are amazing hey!

[@TheOceanman290]

Great to see someone who is showing the real side of spearfishing..........ie not brand new gear and things you have put together to suit your needs. Like the drop weight idea. I'm going to get onto that

[@DanielMann]

You should ask Jonny Fay if he’s got any left, it came out of one of his moulds. If not, Tony Heugh has some.

[@vanzijlp]

THanks for sharing. Only thing we add to your list, here in NZ is a plat/floatboat - Wetties make an amazing model. I use a Packhorse, made by Ocean hunter, here in NZ. In the North Island we have bronze whaler sharks taxing our catch and in the South Island. we have Hooker sea lions and the occasional seal taxing our catch...not mentioning Great Whites further south. I also use inflatable floats - a 22l and a 35l for the tropics.

[@Fabio-wz3yg]

Finally someone with honest recommendation and being sponsored. Good video thanks mate. We need your word please on Salvimar wetsuit, how good they are. Thanks

[@DanielMann]

Never used one and probably never will. My mate has one and he seems to like it. Camo is pretty cool on them too.

[@fishingrayvlogs]

Enjoy watching here and thank for your sharing your knowledge about your spearfishing gear i love it ♥️

[@leonardomartinez8553]

Watching you from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷, great video. I started spearfishing 7-8 months ago with barely nothing now watching you, I wish I knew this at the beginning. Still hit that water no problem 😊

[@mish441]

Actually quite stunned you're not sponsored at all. Another great vid!

[@johnmason2501]

Dove Northern California for a few years. I was a beginner for a while there and gripped rocks and everything too much, would destroy gloves. The best gloves you can get for cold water (52 deg ) would be 3mm Kevlar gloves... but the trick is to buy a can of plasti-dip and dip the tips of the fingers... They're awesome, trust me!

[@BacktoBasics]

You beat us to it by a week. Haha, although Az’s Dive bag has more unexplained bottles of lube and a rubber chicken 🤔

[@DanielMann]

I’ve been meaning to do this video all year, somehow got away from me. I’m sure there’s probably a machete & bottle of rum in the essentials section.

[@sailingpopao]

Nice as always, same mask and snork I use.

[@DanielMann]

All the cool kids use the micro + stable combo 🤪

[@sailingpopao]

Daniel Mann surprised any fish get shot without it 😂

[@uzairali8333]

I love your DIY water bottle. Thanks for the idea!! 🙊

[@johnnyesleo]

Even if I already watched your videos I check them again, good content, material for periodic revision. Cheers mate

[@marcolattanzi4728]

Daniel, you're a real gentleman ! Thanks for all great info shared here.

[@SylvellaArt]

Aahhh this is the first new video you posted since I binged most of your content

[@dylanmiller9793]

Would you mind giving a little more detail on your drop weight? I've been searching all over for a similar device but can't find a thing! Thank you so much for your videos. They've helped me tremendously.

[@rockdiverscostarica6782]

Awesome Daniel. Straight to point. Welcome to Spearfish in Costa Rica with Rockdivers. Nothing much on trip Advisor but i go all the time.

[@kouvanos]

For fins, try meister medium soft f1 long with c4 250 foot pockets

[@blackjaguars4466]

For me I don't know way you don't sponsord to any brand in the market. For me you are the best spearfisher youtuber in the world for my opinion good luck bro I really like yours videos 😉😉😉

[@Sail2spear]

Every spearo runs a different set up , always great to see different gear bags 👊

[@xpearrow5697]

Wow you in the UK I hope I can Dive with you soon 🤩 From the Philippines

[@qaidimo283]

next week i will start my first ever freediving course level one up to 10m very excited and wish to have fun for long years enjoying this sport ,,, the only place left in peace in my country away from civil war ,,, wish me luck 🇱🇾👍 mediteranean groupers watch out 😎

[@mustafakemal9547]

Your a star mate, love the straight forward explanations and advice without ego. Im Turkish and dive in and around Didim-Altinkum, have eyou been here diving ?

[@DanielMann]

Thanks Mustafa. Never been to Turkey in my life. The diving looks pretty nice!

[@leeabela6350]

Hi daniel, great videos, just wanted to say that you should come back to Malta, I'm from malta 🙂

[@Seerwealth]

Great system and well organized. OUTSTANDING.

[@freeholdtacticalmed]

Learned a bit (after a lifetime diving). You’re quite the Spearo! Cheers mate!

[@mohammedalrefaei1908]

Dan you can rub silicon grease to hide those scratches. I do this to my DiveR and it works fine/

[@DanielMann]

I like the scratches, shows I actually go diving 🤣

[@xiyashi.1015]

Keep doing this man 💪 you're amazing. supportive subscriber from Philippines.🇵🇭

[@davidteixeira163]

I just love to see someone as paixoned about spearfishing as I am keep your videos favourite youtuber❤

[@danielhuie8422]

Super cool video again Dan. Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I have always wondered what those guns were :) BTW it's bloody hot here in Aus at the moment.

[@badrazim9362]

If you see my truck you'll be like😱😱 i put everything on it. Thank you for showing me how to be organised 👌👏. You are the man !!

[@freedb1491]

A great informative video dan if you get an old cleaning spray bottle clean it and add your lube that works quite well too

[@DanielMann]

Great tip!

[@kyyourman4587]

Can you go over the guns you have and the meakanisms and the design and all that

[@AquaticRehabSpearfishing]

Agree with that micro mate, think I got mine around 2012. Brought a new well known brand and broke it in 6 months - back to the micro 👍🏻

[@DanielMann]

I've only ever broken one and that was in Tonga from getting a small cut in the skirt. Leaked on my face but it didn't on Tim's face. So we swapped for the last two days as we both use the micro mask. We both forgot the conjunctivitis I had that week was very contagious and two days back in Australia he had it from wearing my mask!

[@AquaticRehabSpearfishing]

@@DanielMann lol makes my eyes water thinking about it

[@nibzizintit]

Your videos are put together really well man, and precision with explanations and knowledge 🙏🏼 thanks keep it up

[@jamesransom169]

You should be sponsored mate! Best spearo youtuber on the planet

[@DanielMann]

I don’t really need to be, I’ve got all my kit now and only get a new wetsuit every few years. That way I’m not tied to any brands etc.

[@jamesransom169]

@@DanielMann Fair enough champ. Keep up the good work! If you're ever in FNQ and looking for a dive let me know.

[@WinterWolf_92]

You should market your gun design man really neat stuff I'm just starting to get into spearfishing I use a Omer Cayman 75cm

[@zowiewowie4458]

super helpful and insightful video and great editing as always! keep it up!!

[@frostahorse]

Best videos hands down!

[@Pagan093]

Your videos are next level, spot on mate 👍🏻

[@patrickcavanaghkilmartin]

I'm enjoying your videos. My journey has been extremely slow. I bought a speargun in 2003 when I lived in Swanage, Dorset. Whimped out of taking a Plaice that year, intermittent attempts since around here, West Bay, Dorset. Still yet to spear anything. I kayak fish & want to combine both pursuits. This sort of video is really helpful, thank you very much.

[@Stewartthorp]

I kayak with gun - bournemouth

[@ollieb4153]

You still doing it at all mate? Been on west beach in west bay round table rock a few times if you know where that is. Visibility’s crap and yet to see much really.

[@patrickcavanaghkilmartin]

@@ollieb4153 yes, I've got out a few times at West Bay this year. Only had a Plaice & a Mullet. I could have got out a few more times, but life gets in the way. Vis gets messed up by any wind sadly. I'm also out with my kids a fair bit snorkelling & don't take the speargun with me then. I was at Chesil Cove today, 3 Mullet seen, which I managed to lose. Lots of bait fish.

[@patrickcavanaghkilmartin]

@@Stewartthorp I tried spearfishing with the kayak. I think the Stealth isn't best suited for it. Might try the Trident 11, but happy off the shore too.

[@ollieb4153]

@@patrickcavanaghkilmartin nice mate, I always see stuff when I snorkel off the pier, but don’t know how I feel about taking my gun off there. Hasn’t been too much of a swell recently so might give it another go tomorrow maybe, who knows.

[@Zalumar]

I Know that you love Polo Sub wetsuits, but when you go to Norway you Should take a look at "Frivannsliv Evo 2" Got it my self, and I can only recommend it! Hope to see a video from Norway with a Halibut size 180 cm. ;)

[@dbcooper5185]

Thanks for putting out good content it’s very helpful also nice homemade gun!!

[@houssemattia3403]

Thank you for the tutorial Daniel.

[@DainiusNeriam]

Hi Daniel, i love you channel! I just thinking could you please share video about your blue water equipment for big fish (buoys, spearguns, ropes, quick connections et cetera)?

[@P7UR]

Love all your vids mate!

[@dimitriosstefanis9396]

Goodmorning. Thank you very much for your video. It helps a lot. Greek greetings from mallorca. Looking forward to see more of your videos.

[@ralphfreeman255]

Daniel, I am in the process of making a speargun from a blend of woods. Mahogany, Walnut and curly maple (primarily, because I have the extra scrap wood around). I'm planning on shallow water hunting around rocks and the deepest I'd dive would be 8-10 meters of water normally. Q- I've been wondering what triggers you'd recommend for the gun? The length is only an 80... and not looking to break the bank on it.. just curious.

[@DanielMann]

Hey Ralph, the best triggers I’ve used come from a Greek company called meandros.

[@ralphfreeman255]

@@DanielMann Funny you say, I do remember the company, very high quality, but the shipping (15-18 days) steered me away. I'm not going in the water any time soon, so I guess it doesn't matter. I appreciate your advice!

[@josevarnas5506]

Thank you for sharing, Dear Daniel Mann.

[@sailingwalrus3362]

Newbie looking for info and this was great, thanks!

[@Thekingof99]

Great video lol still trying to find the same diver float

[@elyzavahlevi7023]

always love zour vid man..nice job

[@fishhunter348]

"You don't get out of the water smelling like a yeti!" Haha the old stinky socks!

[@goldfish6660]

Hi Daniel! Do you have any tips on wetsuit care? like how to store it correctly, whashing it, etc

[@DanielMann]

I always wash with fresh water, dry the inside first and then the outside.

[@lok14]

Can you do a small tutorial for how to wrap your float line up in an efficient way so when I am about to go for my dive i don't have the dreaded pre-dive tangle haha Loving the video's mate.

[@DanielMann]

Will do this for sure!

[@spearo16]

wrap it on your gun.

[@zowiewowie4458]

I just wrap mine around the float like a reel...works

[@YouKunts]

“Figure eight” wrap. Go up the gun with your line, wrap around the shaft and bring back down the same side of the gun. Wrap around the handle and come up the other side of the gun, wrap around, coming back down again. Rinse and repeat. When you get to the end of your line, clip it back onto itself. Clip your float onto your handle to make it a nice easy bundle to carry with one hand. When you are going diving, unclip the line from itself, pull all the loops down off of the handle. From here don’t touch the line, just pull the shaft out from the other side, attach your float, and swim off. It will unwrap itself in a “figure eight” style, knot-free every single time.

[@bartgrabar8153]

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[@Nick-ye8pf]

Amazing video. Thank you mate.

[@tommills1875]

if you ever decide to build a new gun, please make a video, you got me super curious! Love ya work mate

[@andiger77]

Very cool videos, thanks for that, i'm a big fan of you! Thinking about to get those DiveR Innegra fins. What is the hardness of your fins, soft or medium? Not sure, which one to order...

[@DanielMann]

I use soft DiveR’s.

[@hamishhodgsonfishing7854]

Love the vids. Could you do more about diving in Aus🇦🇺

[@Oceanwazza]

Interesting take on the float line, I get it though. I’ve got a Technisub Ventura mask I’ve been using for about 10 years now. Can’t find another mask that seals as well or is as comfortable on my fat head. Shitting myself about losing it or it finally coming apart on me. As always, great video mate

[@seaphantom009]

Superb! Much appreciated shared knowledge.

[@HarryLindley]

SO helpful!

[@MontaukFilms7]

Love you, mate. Such great vids.

[@fredericcotegarand9474]

You are the best videomaker I found for spearfishing. THANK YOU for all your video. I have difficulty to film my diving expedition. I tried many way, I put go pro on my speargun, on my head. Do you have gear or tips for me?

[@DanielMann]

I use my GoPro on my head with a head strap. Keep the lens on the GoPro the same angle as the lens on your mask.

[@denisdrost1116]

Hej Daniel, first of all... Fuck you are such a great guy and I do enjoy watching your content a lot! Second I moved to Tenerife and start freediving here, totally enjoy and love this... step by step buying more and better stuff. I missed a lil bit the action so a friend introduced the spearfishing topic to me and well... Working on my diving skills and buying my first gun this week. your videos help me so much to understand and prepare better so I have the feeling of even enjoying it from the start! Now swimming with a 20Liter waterproof back and its doing his job. everybody can see me and I can enjoy diving. Could you do a video or describe the proces of how you setting up one session. How long are you in the water? you have some water and snacks with you? thanks mate! cheers D

[@TheBowhunterinNB]

Great video thanks Dan

[@MrDaBizzzz]

Can you post a link for that 1 pound anchor drop weight that clips to your belt? Thx

[@AnthonyUMay]

Genuinely great video, love it👍

[@CoastlineFishing]

This is so informative, great video 👍🏼

[@dougbourdo2589]

Very nice simple, descriptive video Daniel. Always appreciate an honest evaluation on gear.

[@wedrickian7295]

I've following your channel and I liked all the videos. Thanks to all spearfishing tips! Stay safe.

[@FarFetchedFlorida]

Great video. Thanks

[@kristianrobles6163]

You should make one on how to make carbon fins out of foam!

[@xevenx]

could you please make a video about ur line and harpoon setup? i have an harpoon with reel attatchment, but how do you set the brake, do you have different lines attached to the spear and reel, i would love a short video from bouey to speartip video :)

[@DanielMann]

I have a video on rigging which goes over the various speargun setups.

[@daddyfixit5188]

Well done another good one What do you pack your s guns in ? Protect spear etc pls 👍👍

[@DanielMann]

I use a Sportube hard case, I’ll do a video on travel tips soon.

[@ll-nm8he]

Do U use shark shield and what U think off shark shield ?is it a thing spearfisher men should have or U found them not necessary I'm talking about a spearfishing in a Shoreline of Australia ,👍

[@northernninjarunner5506]

Great video Daniel. Are you doing any videos of spear fishing in the UK over winter? 🥶

[@DanielMann]

If these damn storms settle down for sure. Will probably consist of shellfish however.

[@orcaazur06]

Aqualung micro mask is really d best. Your self made gun 120, do you reach a fish on 6m distance from the shaft? You can do some tests for youre guns it would be great. I have beuchat carbin 95 2x16, always can use just one rubber for holes.. And el greco 120 hybride méditerranée, Excellente gun... But will make my gun soon.. One invert roler 120..just wood.

[@DanielMann]

No idea, but probably not. I only use a single wrap of line on it.

[@salimdz16]

U really deserve a sponsor

[@hamishhodgsonfishing7854]

Love the vids. Could you do more about diving in Aus🇦🇺 yeww 🤙🤙

[@LithoSpear476]

I sadly can not find his watch I love the design and style I wish I can find it

[@DanielMann]

It’s super old now and discontinued. I now have a Suunto D4 novo.

[@LithoSpear476]

@@DanielMann Oh Ok thank you so very much ! Just to let you know your the reason I freedive today and it has been the most amazing experience in my life I plan to get to doing what you do and do YouTubing on it as well here in the states of USA Florida thank you 🙏

[@richardpenn4318]

Great content, thanks for the video! Is there any chance you can provide a link to where we can purchase the detachable drop weight? Ive been looking for anchor i can detach from my belt but i havent found one yet that i like. This one would look great to check out

[@elkanahdhanookdharry]

I was thinking about ordering that mask up to today but wasn't sure if it's worth it. I'll proceed to order it now, lol.

[@DanielMann]

If it doesn’t fit your face it’s not worth it. Everyone is different!

[@elkanahdhanookdharry]

@@DanielMann I know, I know. I believe it will fit though. I'm from the Caribbean, Trinidad specifically, and our local dive shops don't carry these masks because of the price I guess. So there's no way I can try it out.

[@nigelbarrett3602]

Another great video Daniel thanks for sharing your kit bag.I have got a smb for when im snorkeling in busy water but i tend to get the line caught around my fins how do i solve this problem please.Thanks for making my day with your latest video.

[@DanielMann]

What is an smb?

[@nigelbarrett3602]

Hi Dan it's a surface marker bouy same as your scorpena one. I attach it to my weight belt any advice would be great. Thanks

[@smailspearfishing6408]

Thank you for the information.

[@thehappypheasant8028]

Thank you for your videos - I’ve learned so much from you and am improving steadily. I’m about to upgrade to DiveR fins. Any reason you went with the red fins?

[@DanielMann]

Red goes faster.

[@thehappypheasant8028]

LOL! Thanks again for the time you put into teaching others. Please keep posting!

[@Spearoxx90]

Bro come to indonesia ill take you to karimun jawa island we hunting there.. 🤙

[@johnevans382]

Love your vids where do you get trigger mechanism from many thanks John

[@DanielMann]

They are meandros triggers, from Greece.

[@benatkin5273]

Where can you order a spear gun like yours.

[@martinvidulin2084]

what is a good roller gun for the med that isnt for tunas or fish that big ? Not bigger than 90 cm. Thank you and awesome vid🙂

[@jordandegeus5791]

can ypou talk about how you make your guns?

[@Sune5129]

Very nice videos, if you come to Turkey we can arrange a spearfishing trip together. Dive safe and good luck 🤙👏