When is it too COLD? Spearfishing Remote Arctic Norway 🇳🇴 in Winter.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Much respect for the persistence. No one ever got anywhere without taking a little risk.

[@mattplymale9363]

Mr. Aron tell this man’s to head to the islands and get into some warm water white meat

[@apneac]

@@mattplymale9363 the grouper wouldn't stand a chance in the keys if Dan was in the water

[@nickmerritt3726]

You guys run two of the best spearfishing channels around! You gotta get out together some day

[@streetwarrior31]

Dont agree. If you dont feel confortable, you just dont risk. In the see its not the plave to take risks. I´m sorry about my grammar errors, i´m Portuguese

[@bizzzzzzle]

Actually, most people do just fine without taking risks in the ocean….

[@apneac]

The quality of this video is insane! From the crispy 4k, to the story telling, to the B-roll. Nothing compares. Excellent work Daniel

[@DanielMann]

Thank you 🙌

[@parisknowitall]

no fish

[@blessedbeauty2293]

​@@parisknowitall - They technically got one !

[@USAtoMISR]

It is a crime that your content is free. Thank you, Dan!

[@DanielMann]

Cheers Jack!

[@blessedbeauty2293]

- Lol, not for me. I pay for no ads ! 😒 😅

[@xSpazx7]

As a seasoned boat captain, I must say, the tenacity in these extreme conditions is so admirable. The cold alone would’ve scared me away.

[@DanielMann]

Thanks Sam 🙌

[@dantrailwilliams8801]

Such a humble gentleman

[@RANDOMlSED]

I do not know how I ended up here as I am completely foreign to spearfishing let alone fishing and I was captivated by your video from start to finish. Your story telling is really great and the images you shot are breathtaking. Excellent work!

[@DanielMann]

Thank you!

[@bobclark4994]

Sounds like buckets of fun Daniel!

[@DanielMann]

Buckets of cold fun!

[@dylanquirke5298]

watching your videos is what got me into spearfishing. I may not be able to dive deep or dive for very long but the feeling of being under the surface and looking back up is a unreal experience that I will never get over and I thank you for getting me interested in it. Shooting fish is great epically one you've been dreaming of but what you see while searching is what I enjoy the most.

[@DanielMann]

Cheers Dylan!

[@scottmccombs2012]

I didn't know Matt Damon was a fisherman.

[@guilhermanacas]

This man could spearfish in a bathtub and make it sound interesting! Nr1 SP chanel on YT for a reason. Dive Everywhere!!!

[@DanielMann]

🤣

[@philipcartland3262]

Nothing makes me happier than a daneil Mann video keep it up!

[@DanielMann]

Cheers Philip!

[@mrunkreativ9885]

I love the videos about the arctic circle

[@januswestraat2104]

Buddy of mine, always say, "there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad attitudes and bad gear", you guys are tough as nails and the commitment is contagious, well done. You won't know if you don't go...

[@bimbom3745]

all norwegians know the saying "there is no bad weather, only bad clothing" (it rhymes in norwegian)

[@souma6438]

Your videos are insanely good! Love to watch them. Please keep the quality :D

[@DanielMann]

Thank you!

[@agyulev]

Well done ! Welcome to my world. I live in Norway for years and dive each week. Most impressive is when you need to break the ice to go into the fjords - amazing experience!

[@TheDadFaxs]

Glad to see you back out there with new videos.

[@EthanYeo1]

The definition of Dive Everywhere 😂 Your story telling ability never ceases to amaze me 😍 Despite only 1 fish being shot in 25 minutes I was still engaged the entire video. I don't know how you do it, but I guess that's why you're the number 1 spearfishing channel in the world! Also good to know I'm not the only one who still struggles to sleep before big dives haha I absolutely love seeing videos showing the reality behind spearfishing, I think there needs to be more videos like that rather than just killing montages! Looking forward to seeing your next masterpiece 🙂

[@DanielMann]

Too kind Ethan 🙌

[@oldmate_adventures]

Exactly what EJC said! Though I was hoping for a HALIBUTTTT war cray to ring out! Haha

[@spiderreed350]

Ugh,I wish you hadn't told us that only one fish was speared in 25 minutes.

[@EthanYeo1]

@@spiderreed350 How about you watch the video before getting distracted reading the comments 😉

[@mounga100]

@@DanielMann excuse me but I saw a video you did in Tonga so I wonder how did you travel with your speargun on the plane???

[@bazlenka4132]

never clicked quicker on a video. Keep up the good content Dan!!!!

[@DanielMann]

Thanks Bazlenka!

[@mountainconstructions]

Your pain and frustration certainly came through. Reminds me of our first 3 Southern Blue Fin tuna trips.... 3hrs off the AU coast in the southern ocean... waves like power poles... But, a story to remember

[@ghostgamer7457]

You know its really cold when they always say its cold 😂😂

[@hanneskr97]

matt damon has wild new hobbies

[@KristianGrSl]

Another great video Daniel! I've been waiting for this one for a long time. I had a similar trip to Lofoten in 2020 - very cold, got sick, caught next to nothing, flight home canceled but nobody had informed us. I needed a few month to digest the trip before I could truly appreciate how memorable an experience it actually was.

[@DanielMann]

I can totally relate. Often the further we get from these trips we forget all the horrors and reflect on the good times.

[@KristianGrSl]

Type 2 fun :)

[@linxxion8247]

As a norwegian that lives 2 hours away from Lofoten I can't believe that you guys don't see much fish here.. There are SO much fish in our waters 😅

[@dustyroflman8926]

About five minutes in now and I’m stunned at the quality of your video so far. Great stuff!

[@DanielMann]

Cheers mate!

[@ralphfreeman255]

Dan, you are the Mann! Really enjoyed watching your experience in the North country. There is always joy in the journey with a band gun in your hand even if you have to scrape ice from it! Some days we come up short and other we get to put something on the plate. I look forward to more of your experiences. I appreciate your ambition to keep suiting up when so many others would have stayed in the lodge...

[@DanielMann]

Very kind words Ralph, appreciate it 🙌

[@larszeekaf5151]

Absolute amazing scenery. Camaraderie on such trips will go beyond levels you know. As many others say, 1 fish in 25min but you still keep us engaged the whole way! I always look forward to a new vid. Onya to all 4 for trying in such conditions!

[@DanielMann]

Cheers Lars!

[@Gryerdeili]

Vikings were a different breed! They lived their lives in this environment. You were there for a chill vacation! Respect the vikings!

[@Gryerdeili]

its where your ancestors are from tho, so you're fine!

[@danieljonesadventures2181]

Dude this video was intense. Honestly while no monsters were shot I loved it!

[@DanielMann]

Thanks Dan, not exactly one where everything went right.

[@love.wildly.live.fearlessly]

Thanks for getting this type of glorious footage. Stay at home mom of 2 here and my mouth dropped open when seeing that bait ball as it came in so focus at first I thought where is it then it focused and it was amazing. I know that moment you were waiting for, for years, was to you worthless but to me just the experience would be a great memory to hold onto. I never let my hopes get higher than I can hold onto. I’ve learned this over the years with loss and many things in life shut not working out. However, I always tell myself now even if my hopes are crushed I can’t let it ruin my day. I have watched my girls get their hopes so high I couldn’t hold on to them but instead of letting them crumble I reach ups no hold on with all I have and try to make the best out of a bad situation. Because even when times are hard or the world is become ugly I can always find beauty within.

[@sototototo]

It's inspiring to hear a story of struggle even if it doesn't end with the obvious reward. Thank you

[@natureisallpowerful]

Haha yes Joe PK in the house. Brilliant collaboration lads,respect 👍 Why are baggage companies so inept..get the bags put them on plane.."you had one job!!"

[@DanielMann]

It did seem odd that the bags never made it especially after getting to the airport with loads of time.

[@ARJlives]

I enjoyed this thoroughly. Your persistence is inspiring. The fact that there was no "happy ending" makes it tense until the end... I was really hoping you would suddenly decide to get back in the water one more time and catch that giant hallibut. But... we can't control the seas and that's what makes it a great teacher.

[@DanielMann]

Glad you enjoyed it Andreas!

[@olveaustlid4383]

Great storytelling! I enjoyed this video quite a lot.

[@NumNaughts]

This video was amazing

[@Johnny-fq9lf]

Nice one Daniel. It's that sort of mindset that makes it count, one more dive, an extra 30 minutes. Thanks for leading the way.

[@klauslunde]

nice to see you up here in the north the cod are extremely good so your trip is worth it in my opinion.

[@skomjokk]

Wow! Saw this video by chance so didnt expect it to be from my home island! Hope you enjoyed your stay here!

[@IBlixR]

Amazing production and also persistence. Great film.

[@zibb9893]

It looks like the right place but at the wrong time. Good to see You and your crew and my favourite Joe PK...from the UK!

[@DanielMann]

Just luck on the fish I suppose. The week before they were catching loads of them.

[@PNWSamson]

That was one of your more enjoyable videos. It's all about the adventure. Keeping it real. Anyone can dive in the tropics, those conditions take a special breed. Nice work man.

[@PNWSamson]

@@matimus100 why would you watch a video about spearfishing if you don't like spearfishing? Drinking poison to watch someone else get sick?

[@MRJAKEMC1]

Refreshing to see an honest video on YT without it being all highs!

[@anthonyzapata2723]

The production of this is next level!! Great story & great watch

[@antonchigurh3226]

If one is fortunate enough to have them, then one discovers that life is about experiences. Otherwise, what’s the point? Whether it’s diving in the frigid temperatures of Norwegian waters that are surrounded by stunning coastline or lying on one’s back in an open field while eye-witnessing spectacular meteor showers in South of France on a hot August night. I’ve the firsthand pleasure of the latter, and was able to enjoy (from the warmth of my flat!) your great adventure. Cheers 🍻, Daniel ! No regrets.

[@brothejo]

Saw your insta post and had to hop on the new vid, glad to see you back at it!

[@DanielMann]

Thanks mate!

[@tomc6003]

Brilliant video, from start to finish really entertaining, I felt frozen watching it.

[@DanielMann]

Cheers Tom!

[@ewendonald8911]

Trips like that make you appreciate the ones when it comes together. The fish are so much more rewarding then also.

[@skjalgsturlassonmhre3288]

It's so weird hearing Matt Damon speak with such a natural british accent ;)

[@rsraivo]

Great video Dan! Watched it from beginning till the end! This is the real picture of spearfishing for those who think that spearfishing is like a walk to supermarket to grab some fish for the dinner! Best storytelling of the spearfishing trip I have seen! I got same plan for the skrei(large cod), but had no chance to realise it so far. P.s- for such water/weather conditions a full-face neoprene mask is pretty handy to protect exposed face area.

[@DanielMann]

Thanks Raivo, best of luck finding the skrei 💪

[@rsraivo]

@@DanielMann waiting for second attempt of your skrei expedition on screen next spring!

[@DanielMann]

Hopefully by then I’ve forgotten the pain.

[@thehunterdownunder]

As always mate epic story telling and videography, loved it from start to finish!

[@DanielMann]

Thank you!

[@marcsayegh2329]

It's insane to see you take Spearfishing to the most extreme conditions on this planet. I learn so much from your videos. As always amazing

[@russellpurdie]

You are truly a great narrator, greetings from the east coast of Oz, where the water's still warm and clear ( except for the big wet) and the kings are big and plentiful. :)

[@wtfskilz]

Yeah looks like a great trip from the beautiful view, to seeing the bait fish and enjoying a nice warm cup of joy when it's cold out.

[@halimax1799]

An absolutely beautiful video, thank you so much for sharing! Simply sublime

[@bobgeels262]

i've been looking forward to this video ever since the HALIBUUUUT video! Was not disappointed :) an absolute dream of mine. Love from the Netherlands

[@danieljonesadventures2181]

It’s been too long Dan the Mann!!! So excited 😆

[@DanielMann]

Way too long I agree!

[@andreix123]

I can't stop seeing a young Matt Daemon when I see you In a beanie! Great video, hope you had fun In our warm enough place

[@jessemann4473]

Well played brother. Epic video a great story regardless. Can almost hear the heart break in that. Ouch. Extreme hard man points. The video had so much emotion. Was breathtaking to watch

[@marginatux]

You are a tough bunch!!! Hey, you saw lots of fish!!!

[@DanielMann]

Lots of small ones in that bait ball 🤣

[@gorillagoldhunters]

Deadly buddy I love winter diving!!

[@miguelalonsogarcia2475]

Really cool video man, the cinematography, the storytelling... Great job

[@heinrichwesson]

Really enjoyed this episode, definitely some of your best story telling! I could feel the frustration!

[@DanielMann]

Thank you Heinrich 🙌

[@Plutosako]

For halibut fishing in Norway a rule of thumb I have learned is that the hallinut goes deep during the winter to eat and faten up and during the summer it migrates to shallower water to get some sunlight and chill

[@philiplavere]

Well done sharing the disappointment as well as the incredible successes Daniel. Great video. Like diving itself, even without fish sometimes it is still worth experiencing.

[@DanielMann]

Thank you Philip, it wasn’t the best trip for fish but certainly something different.

[@philiplavere]

@@DanielMann Methinks ye shall return. I have never had the balls to dive in Norway but have friends there and have travelled to that spectacular land. They do have some of the most incredible sunsets on the planet.

[@onix5060]

Good on you for getting out there lads! Much respect!

[@jean-bernardmagdinier4331]

Another classic. This trip so epitomises how powerful an outdoor passion can be! In these conditions, you guys are warriors! Well done.

[@iichthus5760]

Poor sleep the night before and exhaustion anxiety…nausea is to be expected. Mad respect for powering through it.

[@finnjames123]

A true Northern Norway experience! Got me excited to fly home and jump in again!

[@DanielMann]

I think I prefer the autumn… 🫣

[@finnjames123]

@@DanielMann Diving under the midnight sun is also an experience!

[@philipsavage5162]

This video is truly about the journey and not the destination-had me captivated for the full 25 minutes. You guys are from Bristol and I'm from Cardiff, but am currently living in South Sweden. So when you said it was 'Baltic cold' I knew EXACTLY what you meant, it's a different type of cold because of the artic winds, not the gulf stream we're used to from the America's. Big respect for pushing through this and taking it up to the line and setting limits for safety. Great journey, thanks for sharing, I will be following you now because of the quality of story telling.

[@DanielMann]

Thanks Philip 🙌

[@vaunbartels6748]

Epic adventure, good to see you all made it back and look forward to seeing the next one. Still worth it even just for the diving and fellowship.

[@Peeter42]

Now this video deserves all the views and likes!

[@strauuuss]

Im from Norway and watching this is tough, huge respect for doing this guys!

[@DanielMann]

Cheers Christian!

[@kianpettersen2400]

being born and raised in arctic north norway it feels weird to see how "exotic" our environment is for foreigners

[@ok0_0]

Same growing up in North Canada

[@valmelvis]

This may sounds very random but I am planning on writing a book set in similar Arctic conditions and would love some first hand experience if you would like to share with me?

[@brinchardo3284]

@@valmelvis planning on going there for inspiration?

[@valmelvis]

@@brinchardo3284 Perhaps, Lord willing. I'm not much of a cold fna but would like to portray it as accurate as possible. Do you have any experience you'd liek to share with me :)

[@spearfishinglifegreece]

Such a nice trip to take full of challenges for the body and the mind! Come on over...i'll warm you up with some Dentex!!! 😂

[@DanielMann]

I’m still thawing out. 3 months in the med should sort me out 💪

[@spearfishinglifegreece]

@@DanielMann When i left the first comment i hadn't watched the full video. I feel your strugle man and your determination to get out there even with ''dead in minutes'' temperatures!!!! Wish you all the best on your next try out there, both you and Joe! Take care man!

[@SoapDec]

Absolutely an epic trip and video

[@DanielMann]

Cheers Ash!

[@benchasinghorizons9428]

Cheers guys. Enjoyed that one.

[@DanielMann]

Thanks for watching Ben!

[@camorraII1]

I understand your frustration but enjoy the process my guy! The sheer beauty of those places, along with the crayzy conditions is what makes one feel alive. The fish should just bee a bonus!

[@mitramaywalal1960]

Sheesh, mad video brother! Bummer you didn't get your target species. Who knows maybe next year. Always a joy to see your adventures. Love from Trinidad 🇹🇹, in the Caribbean.

[@DanielMann]

Thank you!

[@titussalter8070]

The best part about that weather is watching it online while in Hawaii.

[@sandcrab805]

"....had to get into the water to defrost the bands" lol now that's cold!

[@romebutterboarder]

Story Telling Goat 🙌

[@DanielMann]

Cheers Evan 🙌

[@alfainc5868]

There u are bro, was wondering what was up!! Great video!

[@Plutosako]

I recommend coming back to Norway during the summer in a fjord as it's beautiful, packed with fish, content goldmine and a great experience

[@yogevreboh4260]

Good to see you again :)

[@serobboshnakyan1048]

just amazing out of words 🤝🫡🫡🫡

[@andrewkutches6643]

This is really amazing. Nicely done. Wonderfully shot.

[@Kylesweeting]

Production level was crazy on this one man! As an editor and diver myself i can’t even imagine how much work this was ESPECIALLY considering the conditions and everything. This was like a legit docuseries

[@DanielMann]

Thanks Kyle! I needed a set of gloves I could film in as going bare handed out there meant my hands took about half an hour to recover after. Next time!

[@Kylesweeting]

@@DanielMann oh man no gloves 😭😭 it’s amazing that you weren’t trembling the entire time. Whatever you’re shooting on looks super crispy too. Great work all around on the shooting, story and editing. I appreciated this one on an entirely different level!

[@gamalielcollazo2770]

Thanks for sharing your trip. Maybe some other time👍

[@Maebbie]

respect, you answered the question right at the beginning

[@AnteGV1950]

at least you had a great time!!!!for us, viewers!!!!

[@youtubecallmezee_5337]

amazing video, nice trip, props from Portugal

[@DanielMann]

Thanks Zee, in Portugal at the moment, loving it!

[@johnforester3529]

Hey that’s why it’s called fishing, not catching. What a adventure anyway. That shot of the bateball is epic.

[@DanielMann]

Cheers John!

[@tsstsstsstsstsstss]

Welcome to Norway, Daniel. :) It does get a bit warmer here in the summer

[@skinz1234]

One of your best vids ever and the story telling was so suspenseful and the work u put into it OMG u deserve some Reward for sharing that and all i can do is watch it with my family and Like? Thank You Man 🙌😊

[@DanielMann]

Thank you so much 😀

[@salkin1985]

I love your videos but this particular one is incredibly good and soo intense! So much atmosphere, emotions, great storytelling. Keep up the hard work. First time in my life i commented on youtube. But it had to be said.

[@DanielMann]

Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment 🫶

[@odrangaming8841]

Yes another video! You inspired me and made me begin spearfishing, keep doing what you do !

[@johnnymartinjohansen]

You guys are completely insane. I've lived in Northern Norway for over 50 years. I do have a scuba diving licence, and I've met a lot of other divers. And you are the FIRST ones I've EVER heard about diving in the region in the winter in WETSUITS. NO ONE else do that. Heck, even in the summer, most prefer drytsuits with some layer underneath :) Great video, btw, thanks a lot for it, very entertaining! My only complaint is that you're not telling where you are. I saw you checking the forecast for Myre, which is in the region of Vesterålen (a little northeast of world-famous Lofoten). I've been there a few times, I live not that far from it, only 4 hours drive including a 1hour ferry. But not everyone has local knowlege of the region. When it comes to giant versions of halibut and cod. Yes, they exist. Halibut can pass 100kg (or even near 300kg in *extremly* rare cases) and cod up to 60kg. But giant versions are so rare that I knew from the beginning you wouldn't catch any. I wouldn't spend money chasing those particular giants, you'll just waste them. But for the experience of diving here? Hell yeah! Btw, try diving in Saltstraumen near Bodø next, the world's most powerful maelstrom. You won't regret it. Yes, you *can* dive there, the stream slows down when it turns.

[@DanielMann]

Thanks Johnny, our crew have had a bit of success on halibut in Norway with Andy getting one 76kg and I’ve got them up to 47kg. Certainly not going to catch them sitting at home thinking it’s all too hard!

[@MOUNTAINSSS964]

That was just amazing man 👍

[@mudfishification]

Epic trip guys!.. Persistence persistence persistence!

[@DanielMann]

Three P’s of success I say! Sometimes it takes seven P’s 🤣

[@kimyusaf9589]

Matt Damon... yours such a good spear fisherman as well as a great actor! so many skills

[@Timbuctoo]

Awesome videography, you tell a great story and the spectacular scenery just adds to it. Nice to see that even experienced spearo’s have average days. That swell reminds me of the swell down here off Warrnambool Victoria, looking forward to moving up to Mackay.

[@DanielMann]

Nothing like open ocean rolling swells. Certainly caught me off guard.

[@miferna]

Daniel, a veeeeeeeeeeery old discussion back in Spearboard pointed out that pneumatic guns are a best choice over banded guns for fridgid conditions like the ones in your video. The cold does not seem to affect the phisics of compressed air as much as it affects band contraction speed. So the pneumatic guns shot more consistently. Great video!!!!