Yellowtail Kingfish Spearfishing meat run | Exploring deserted beaches | Living from the Ocean NZ

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

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[@actiaint]

I think Ive seen all your videos (sea ones) now and watched many others - you present really well with open honest content and the food prep just gets better, cheers :)

[@jordonmidgley5081]

yet another great video ollie your a man i look upto as i am getting into freediving and spearfishing my self. keep up the hard yards ollie

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Thanks Jordan, Appreciate it mate. All the best out there! Great sport

[@naloisgodking1139]

Hey Ollie, from my understanding the cracking sound is the Kina eating at the weeds

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

A few people have said this!! Interesting

[@paullavender-pc1uz]

Awsome. It’s good to know that even the most professional spear fisherman miss sometimes or don’t get a solid shot in. I love the footage of the fishes the schools the rays the drone action really helps out your videos and I’m glad you’re doing great Ollie just an amazing thing and to share everything before Christmas and at Christmas that’s another huge part of it that’s why we go out there, right , I love to come back with a big catch and share it with everybody. Thanks again, my friend.

[@thegenevievecraig]

Love the music on this one bro and the fishy bit! the crayfish at christmas was super yum as well

[@darranadam992]

as always great video ollie

[@wernerstrydom7064]

Great video as always bro! Nice to have you back!

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Thanks bro! Cheers for the comment mate

[@newzealandadventures2665]

Mean video mate. Really enjoyed this one!

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Cheers mate! Good to hear !

[@Cazna97]

Awesome content as always brother, my kids love watching your channel !

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Thanks! Thats what I want to hear, love sharing my adventures and hopefully inspiring the next generation!

[@rudiv9019]

Sick video mate.. I highly recommend to be clipped onto a belt reel if you don’t have one already.. In the event of a muzzle wrap you can safely let everything go of everything and resurface.. Keep it up 👍🏻

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Yeah I’ve got a belt reel, keep meaning to re attach it!

[@rorynesta7766]

Been checking everyday for your new videos and what a way to start the year.What an epic fishing session with that all that kingfish!Its always a joy to watch your videos,keep up the good work.Btw on New Years day I caught my first kahawai, off a jetty here in Auckland,two of them on a sabiki haha.Hopefully my first legal snapper and kingy next.All the best and keep safe,dude.

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Cheers Rory! That’s awesome to hear mate I still remember my first kahawai. Good luck out there mate, the best fishing to come yet

[@rahiricooper]

Awesome content as usual bro. Well done. Looking forward to your future endeavors.

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Much appreciated! Thanks for the feedback.

[@coasty982nz8]

Awesome video to start the year🤙🤙 that blue suit looks wicked 👌👌

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Cheers mate! Yeah man I'm loving it

[@jamesr5741]

I love how you chuck the kingy on the bbq like that! I love to do things whole if I can, just too lazy to clean and fillet haha

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Yeah mate nice and easy!

[@elijahm3069]

Fuuuuuu great vid brah! Your drone flying an camera work is on point. I was waiting to see if your drone would fly into the mast of one of the boats on your way out lol. 💥

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

haha cheers mate. It came close!!!

[@craigmills7280]

Another great vid. Thanks mate.. I know you're busy making these vids.. would love to see how you sharpen your shafts, how often etc etc... thanks again...

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Cheers Craig! if they only need a tickle up just use a good steel file at home. if very blunted from a rock etc then use a bench grinder/angle grinder is confident enough. If you dont have the tools, then take it into your local spearfishing shop and they will sharpen it up for you for free. if they dont do it for free then move onto the next store!

[@OmniAtlantic]

Ha nice new flippers bro Seabuck really working hard for you.great to see you in a 3,5mm makes such a difference.

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Yeah mate 3mm suit the way to go in summer!

[@OmniAtlantic]

@@olliecraig-primalpursuit It shore is . Less weight more manoeuvrable , you feel much lot cooler and it's that much more 😊 fun after all it's why we enjoy diving.

[@zebzepplin2872]

Awesome vid bro well put together, churz

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Thanks bro! appreciate the feedaback!

[@jackbroughton6409]

Another wicked video 🙌🙌

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Thanks Jack, Happy to share mate

[@cynide89]

Nice ladder on that boat, beats having to get your fins off to climb a ladder with closed sides, seems all American made boats have closed sides ladders.

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Hey Dean, Yes it's awesome. Very well designed and though out boat!

[@rhysgjelstad2160]

Loving the new cut 👍

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Haha thanks mate

[@jackbethell9645]

Recently checked on your videos and i'm loving them going through all of them and they are very entertaining just started spearfishing myself so the tips help out as well!

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Hi Jack, wicked mate! Good luck out there and thanks for the feedback !

[@katzmaihi]

Kia ora bro I’m a late comer to your vids, but am impressed with your approach sustainable respectful and mate you always make me hungry hahahahah love that the Kina are left alone hahaha well done great vision nga mihi nunui ki a koe ! Respect

[@debramage739]

Do you make up big pots of fish stock? Do it well nice earner. Thanks Ollie.

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

NO, But its on my list of things to start doing!

[@SSRhys]

Epic bro! Awesome mission 👍 Cheers

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Cheers mate!!

[@drewkaluskimanalive.7057]

Nice Ollie, I might have to try the king frame on the bbq like that, it looked bloody good & easy😎

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Yeah mate too easy

[@craybro]

Lol, I’ve also missed a 2nd shot on a Kings and think it’s easier if you don’t get too close

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Yep Totally agree there!

[@triga2629]

Great one bro all the way from Aussie 😎

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Cheers maaaate!

[@arronmartin213]

Amazing

[@samdukes7623]

Great video Ollie, How to you find all these great spots, its something I struggle with? Cheers mate

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Cheers mate. A bit of googling edge google earth and just exploring in general. The best spots you won’t find much info online! Got to get out there and search

[@notyouravaragesavage1776]

Well done mate

[@felixmoran1]

Brilliant content as always dude! Just wondering if you've done a talk through of your smoking process that I've missed? If not I'd be really interested to see it!

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Hey Felix! Cheers for the comment. I really don't consider myself much of a smoker so haven't done a full run-through. Once I get a bit better perhaps I will!

[@felixmoran1]

@@olliecraig-primalpursuit haha, you kiwis don't muck about smoking ay, I look forward to it brother, keep up the good work 👍

[@Scooopdog]

Fab Ollie love the vlogs bro NZ is super spectacular you are living in paradise. Keep up the good work mate what spear gun do you use ?

[@ЛарисаГвозденко-з6щ]

👍👍👍🐟good luck!

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Thanks 👍

[@darrenhayes1692]

Mad question. In Tutukaka and a manta ray scared the he'll out of me. Seemed pretty curious. Can they be dangerous? I had Hawaiian spear on me so it kept back..

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Hi Darren, Im Unsure mate. I have never heard of them attack and seen plenty of people dive with them!

[@karl9510]

How good, love the content bro

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Thanks Karl!

[@chubbtonihi6941]

Another great trip Ollie. Really enjoy content even the audio. Who's the artist ?. Mint,.

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Hey mate, cheers for the comment. Really unsure mate, just random royalty free tracks from the internet

[@jingle9771]

me and the bro were in cooks as well

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Nice! great place

[@connerdalton7505]

Hey bro where’d u launch from I’ve never really done fishing on east coast of aucks always been out west Cheers keep up the mean vids Chur

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Hey mate, up towards Kawau. Plenty of options to launch up there

[@fabreezem8174]

Hey Ollie, another great video. Do a personal gear video when you get a chance. I see you banging the shaft on reef sometimes; how do you keep it sharp?

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

I made a gear guide vid about two years ago, still fairly relevant. When I shoot a fish and spear goes through into the reef, you would be suprised how much it slows down going through the fish, usually enough to not blunt the shaft tip. having said that, Still try not to shoot into rocks!!!

[@lknanml]

Yep. All that crackling noise comes from anything and everything that touches the reef. Walk through your house. Do a few normal tasks. Even setting a cup down as soft as you can makes a tap noise. Walking and touching anything makes a noise. Life is noisy! The afterlife is always banging on the walls of reality yelling keep it down down there. We are trying relax and transcend up here!

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

True!

[@cynide89]

Where did you pick up that big ass knife,? Looks quality. I'm in the market for a decent kingi filleting knife.

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Hey Dean, It's a Victorinox Knife, One of the Large Steak knife I believe. Works Great

[@andremilos9898]

Hi Olli, congratulations to your videos. On this particular one, are you using a closed nozzle on your spear gun? Is there any conflict with the pins on the shaft? Regarding your boat. That's a really cool one!! Maybe you could make a video about it showing the details and pros and cons for spearfishing trips... 🤙

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Hi Andre, I am using a closed Muzzle Speargun in this Video. I am using a notched shaft, not with raised tabs. I prefer this style as its easier to bring the shaft back through the fish after spearing. It's not my boat, but very cool! Thanks for the comment

[@flasktalimasa5586]

Good for kings yewww!!

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Yeah bro, Plenty about!

[@nikorangaropo9376]

Was that some cheeky gas at 33:55...??? hahahahahhhh

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Haha most probably mate 🤣

[@feldyfreediving]

Nice video

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Thank You ! cheers for the comment

[@princevinceify]

Dinner ❤

[@remaxdabomb]

Intro music giving me Big Lez vibes

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Great show!

[@chrispyskiwiadventures3583]

Very cool bro🤙🤙 How deep we’re you diving??

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Cheers! Not very deep maybe 12m at the deepest

[@stephenmaher8527]

Good one 2minute noodles

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

haha Cheers Stephen, Haven't heard that one for a while

[@Sam-lk6eo]

Kina make those noises when feeding and the small crayfish use that sound as a homing beacon to travel back to as they get older. Where there is kina and seaweed there should be crayfish unless its been thrashed !

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Cheers mate! Yeah, Usually a good sign but more and more places are getting thrashed unfortunately!

[@fullsendcinema5574]

Sick

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Thanks mate

[@jaygraham457]

33:54 what was that sound brada

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

not sure bro

[@kevingarland1301]

As always that's an awesome catch btw you should've stuck your woodchips in a steel or thin metal bowl bro.

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Thanks mate. Yeah I’m a rough bastard at times ahah and that was just a last minute addition

[@maccasnz3436]

What gun is that of yours?

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

120cm ROb Allen Carbon. 7mm shaft. x2 14mm bands

[@kahuwalker1393]

Nice Ollie what gun do you use?

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Cheers mate. I've got a few but in this video im using a Rob Allen carbon roller 1m, and a 120 Rob Allen Carbon, both with RA reels. cheers

[@MyRastafa]

New to your channel bro,MEAN vids.

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Cheers mate!

[@kresimirbistrovic4769]

Ollie can you please tell me whats the name of that gitar music in the background ,tnx infront ✋😎and keep up with great vids . And music .

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Sorry I cannot remember exactly, it was from KZbin music library

[@kresimirbistrovic4769]

@@olliecraig-primalpursuit tnx i am so primitive did not ask google 🤦😁the song is called "floating home"tnx anyway on great films of your adventures component with great baskground music 👍✋.

[@bradysage4469]

Be cool if you said where you was. Don’t have to pin point but a general area would be cool. Love ya videos though co 🤙

[@BurhanMuntasser]

I noticed that there is only two of you on the boat and both of you are in the water at the same time, do you leave the boat unattended when you and your buddy are in the water? Were there any instances where that created an issue for you? (I am not trying to chastise you at all, I am merely trying to learn from you. I know that it is an issue trying to find a qualified person to man the boat when the divers are all in the water).

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Hey mate we just anchor the boat securely and dive fairly close by

[@BurhanMuntasser]

@@olliecraig-primalpursuit Have you ever had any issues with the boat drifting away or you were caught in a current where you couldn't get back to the boat or had a difficult time getting back?

[@angus7582]

yo ollie you should get luke rikie in a vid

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

He needs to drop off some more bolting first 🤣

[@codyburgess2194]

Need to stop being such a solo guy and help your dive buddy out in times like that ! Will land more fish for sure

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

And he’s needs to stop doing craps shots 🤣

[@mbnz0174]

That's not a knife 😂

[@killerbee8799]

Why don’t u like killing red moki

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Very slimy do deal with cleanup etc. Big hard Scales. Mate with one partner for life, and long lived.. Lot's of other easy fish to spear

[@annabanna666]

Fuck I suck at spearfishing...... so sick man so jealous

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

We all sucked once apon a time!

[@jeremyhall7291]

Mean

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Cheers Jeremy

[@PhantomMantis1]

What are those particles in the water? I always assumed fish sperm?? Not trying 2 b funny or disrespectful

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Can be a lot of things, Algae, Tiny Jellyfish etc to name a few

[@richardcochrane8119]

Chur bro

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Cheers RIchard

[@zacgornall5312]

Josh needs to learn not to take shots he's not confident with,and requiring a second shot on a small kingfish is not good viewing...always best to hit few inches above the green line to snap their spines.

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

Shit happens. Lots of things can happen causing a lost fish, slightly bent shaft, hitting spine/bone etc causing off centred shots or stopping shaft going all the way through, some rare times even with a properly tuned flopper it sometimes doesn’t open/engage properly. Josh has shot more kingfish then most divers I know including me. Shooting a few inches above the lateral line and you will be nearing the top of the back which will also be risky of tearing out. That’s also isn’t where their spines are, spines run directly under the lateral line. Best safe shot placement I have found is directly behind the pec fin just slightly above the lateral line. If you have enough power in speargun then shoot directly smtheough lateral line will ‘spine’ the fish immobilising them. Cheers for the comment

[@enlightenment6278]

Why the backing music tracks? I didnt realize that nature had music going 24/7 nice vid SHAME ABOUT THE NOISE!

[@kaidownunder7870]

I think the music is epic, adds vibe and feeling to the scene. Would be bland without it

[@olliecraig-primalpursuit]

One can never please everyone on the internet. I make the videos to how I feel. Plenty of other videos to sift though of mine, go check them out, you may like the tracks in the other vids!!