GL, lol. thanks brother, I laughed pretty good at that. Sometimes, I'll talk loudly at them and say stuff like "if you don't start any shi* then there won't be any shi*" and stuff like that, seems to help! Best, Dan
Well buddy that was interesting. You need eyes in the back of your head when bulls are around. I don’t think I could have taken the PH off the spear till I was back in the boat. Great video you must have nads of steel
Really like your videos, Dan. Down here in Key West, bulls are an everyday day thing. They still get my attention, especially when they do really tight circles. Thanks for the video
Thanks WT! Yeah they've gotten to be an everyday thing up here as well. They're really thick from the shore out to 120-140 feet or so. I saw one last trip in 245', which is the deepest I've ever seen one in my area! Glad you're enjoying the videos! Best, Dan
I spear commercially in FL and for recreation in NC. There's a lot of bulls where I'm at in FL and tigers in NC. In my experience there's nothing to worry about when they're just circling slowly. It's when they start moving quick and making sudden turns like that sandbar was doing at the end that it gets sketchy. First thing I do on most dives is kill a couple small fish and chum the water. Sharks bring cobia and they're always a nice addition to the haul
Colson, I pretty much agree with your thoughts. I've dove off NC with those Tigers and never felt threatened. I've had many many times more problems over the years with Sandbars than all other sharks combined. Best to you and stay safe. Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 thanks for the response! I love watching your videos man. I haven't had many run-ins with sandbars up here but they definitely sketch me out more than anything
Dan, just watched another youtuber video (deep water spearfishing) and they were so much less efficient down there than you are. Just amazing to see the difference. You're a machine my friend.
i salute you for having the good sense to bring a powerhead along. just those spear aint gonna stop a shark that intents to eat you or wants your lunch.
Great video als always!!! a question, your power head is made in Alu or SS? and what caliber?, tanks for your great work, spearfishing and sharing videos!!
Remoras while waiting for the boat always makes you paranoid. I need to get a whistle. I used to keep one but then I got spoiled only diving out of south Florida with a scooter. Anywhere far from land you want to increase the odds of the boat finding you.
I saw you didn't get an answer so I figured I might try to help you out and hopefully you have either found out or will read this. He is basically using an Ocean Rhino that has been modified by himself I think its either 54 or 56 inch long with a 60" shaft. You can find him and more about his gun over on spearboard.com.
Dan, I will be purchasing some 316 stainless pipes to use as PHs like you use. I remember you use 7.62x54r rounds. I intend on using a .308 winchester, which is very similar, but has a little more chamber pressure. Just wanted to ask you what is the wall thickness of your PHs? I am thinking that 1/4" wall thickness is too thick and thus too heavy. Is 1/8" enough? Thank you Dan!
Zachary, I've never used SS , mainly because of it's weight and how hard it is to machine. If those two factors aren't an issue for you, then I'm sure it will work fine. I'd suggest trying a .223 model. I know Spear Crafters makes one. See if it's what you're looking for.Again, the main issue with using a big cartridge in a SS PH is the size and weight. The .223's have plenty of knock down power and are much smaller and lighter. Best, Dan
Dan, I was thinking that SS should be ideal because of saltwater use. I also thought that since you are using the 7.62, then I could use the .308 as it is virtually identical in size and I have some of that ammo. I was just curious as to how thick the walls are on your PHs. But I will certainly give Spear Masters a call tomorrow. By the way, thank you very much for your insight. I'm an attorney. If I can be of help to you (and if it is within my area of practice), then I'd like to return the favor. If you ever have a legal question, just let me know. You can email me at ze@DiverseFirm.com. Zachary
DK1, thank you, glad you're enjoying the videos. The device is commonly called a "Power Head" or a "Bang Stick". It's an aluminum casing that holds a Rifle cartridge and uses the Spear Point as a firing pin. Best, Dan
Dan thank you for the video, Can you tell me what is the the type gun you are using with multi shafts on the gun and where can I get the power head thank you and keep safe
Yosvany, it's called a "slip on" power head. Both Neptonics (813-867-3250) and Spear Gods (727-432-1967) have similar models for retail sale. Best, Dan
MM, it's an inexpensive light sold on EBAY. I simply cut a piece out of a rubber block and drilled it out to fit the 7.5mm kill spike. Attached with two zip clips. Pretty easy to do! Best, Dan
AA1, yes, but the sharks follow them...they're almost always accompanied by Sandbar sharks in the skinny water and all types of Sharks in the deeper stuff. Great question, Thanks, Dan
Hey KD, it's a machined aluminum casing that holds a rifle cartridge. Commonly called a "slip on" power head. Uses the spear point as a firing pin. Usually used for self protection or for taking large fish in deep water. Thanks for watching, Best, Dan
Love the upload showing off some shallow spots just as somethin a little different. Quick question with the sharks, how many times have you been pestered by them to where you had to really worry and actually use that power head on the spear? I’d imagine some types of shark raise more concern than others when they show up, everyone knows bulls are considered aggressive. But from your comment in the video it sounds like you know first hand that they are. Good luck to ya man and hope you always stay safe out there in the wild open blue.
Thanks Matt, glad you're enjoying the videos. I try really hard not to injure sharks. With the exception of Bulls, I will usually hit them with the gun and that usually drives them off. There's def some times that it's apparent that nothing is going to make it change it's mind and your safety is really imperiled. If I can leave and end it I will, but leaving and being in the column can expose you to attacks from every angle. If it's bad on the bottom, it's likely much much worse in the column. If a SandBar or Dusky hits you, most likely you'll survive it. If a big Bull clamps down then most likely you won't. Best, Dan
Hey CC, I have a local machine shop make the aluminum casings and do the rest myself. Both Neptonics (813-867-3250) and Spear Gods (727-432-1967) have similar models for retail sale. Best, Dan
Luis, they should be fine. Back in the day we used them a lot. They don't do very well in the deep stuff but in any sane depth they'll do you a good job. Best, Dan
Hey Youssef, glad you liked the video. Which part are you asking about? The spare shaft holders or the Kill spike? I have the kill spike and rear holders made by a local machine shop. The front Shaft holders are cut from a piece of track inlay from Neptonics. Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 LOL! Two weeks ago wife and I were spearfishing west of weekie wachie and full size Ramora pulls up and wont leave me alone. Water was really green and then my wife says " did you see that big shadow?" I just say "get in the boat!" we already shot a gag, a sheepshead and mangrove but that was all I needed to know.
RSKW, I hear you and have given it thought in the past. I've been offered "free" stuff before but I really don't want to be obligated to others. Hardly anything seems like it's really "free" to me, there's always a catch. I appreciate your comment and thanks for watching. Best, Dan
Hey Dale, in my area, they're thick out to 140' or so. I hardly ever see one after 180' or so. (I've seen one in 240' this year). Their recent explosion in numbers has significantly altered how/where we dive in the Summer and Fall months. I def agree, they are dangerous and unpredictable. Best, Dan
CV, sure, the big one was a Bull Shark, the second and third ones were Sandbars. Sandbars are pretty easy to identify as their pecs are partially inline with their Dorsal. They also have unusually large Pec Fins. Hope that helps. Best, Dan
I got completely punked by sandbars in crystal river last week in 30ft of water. I have never seen a shark there except nurse. Every one of my dives sandbars side swiped me from behind trying to get my fish.
that seemed like a fast accent rate. New to diving always make my 15 ft safety stops. Youve got balls fending off these sharks solo. Saw in one of the comments about the hammerhead trying to eat you, have video of that?
BY, it just looked that way, I def believe and practice slow ascents. I wish I had video of that Hammer, but that was years before GoPro's, sad to say. Best, Dan
I think the light he put on the mini spear/poker on the front of his gun is the ocean rhino mini tech, it can be added to the kill kit on his gun if he has one. But dan says he made his own gun, and again that's my guess.
Not sure if this is the same light but in the comments of another video he has link for the light he was using on that dive, it is a cheap dive light from amazon.
Dan what is that you keep putting on the end of your spear then taking of and puttin it in that slot on the side of your gun?don't laugh I love to hunt but have never dived but I am dying to learn so I can learn how to spear fish.i subscribed to your channel love your videos.would like to know what that is..a 410 shell or something?
Hey Captain, yeah, far more often than not, Blue Runners are an indicator of what's soon to come! It def is funny after looking at it again. Glad you got a chuckle out of it! Best, Dan
JN, I'd suggest a 48" biller or sea hornet...learn on it and then you'll know what to move up to. It's way too easy to spend a lot of cash and not get what you need. Best, Dan
Hey Dan , Been watching the videos a lot lately. Im a Florida native as well and was wondering if I could talk to you about who makes your power head tips. I saw in one of your post awhile ago it was a local machine shop. Just wondering if I could get to talk to you and maybe jump on board and get some made up as well. Keep up the good work
John, the machine shop I was using closed due to the CV and I haven't looked for a replacement shop yet. I def will though. They're pretty easy to make if you're using a rimmed cartridge, like a revolver bullet. A lot less machining, etc. Hit me up again in a couple months and I should have something lined up by then. Best, Dan
Ray, it's limited here as well, only allowed after 60 or 120 feet of water depending on what area of the coast you're off of. I'm def not a fan of the PC stuff. Best, Dan
When Dan is down deep he has very little time to do anything before he has to leave , or else spend a long time in decompressing steps on the way back up . Dan gathers what he can in that short time allowed , and leaves ( lots of times he has to put spears back in place on the way up ) .
Are you holding your breath after every inhale? There's seems to be some pretty big gaps in your breathing buddy! Be careful, I've seen Lung Overexpansion Injury twice and its not pretty. Great video though bud!
Wow...it must be agonising to fish when at the back of your mind you know a bull or a great white is lurking watching you ...calculating.. just waiting for the right to time to have you for lunch or dinner.
Hey CC, it's usually not too bad. Summer months are generally worse, but maybe 1 out of 10 actually cause a fuss. And maybe 9 out of that 10 can be "discouraged" and will dis-engage. I def respect and always try and keep a close eye on them, especially the Bulls! Thanks for watching! Best, Dan
Hey Paul, either myself or that shark...nobody else down there! LOl, I have noticed the more coffee I drink pre-dive the more I talk down there! Best, Dan
Bangs need to be more popular, especially with spear fishermen and abalone divers. If only there weren't a bunch of hippie crap encrusting the reality of sharks. These hippies act like they're going to buy a tie dye t-shirt and some patchouli from a bull shark.
Yes! Me too. Two weeks ago as this water was really getting hot the biggest Ramora shows up and won’t leave me alone. All I could think of was his favorite traveling partner must be near
In reference to blue runners..... do you have any insight into the connection with sharks showing up. Again, your experience in identifying markers in behavior and species is great.
Seth, we used to use them for bait sometimes, back in the day and I remember what a soft, bloody, oily fish they were. I've always thought that sharks would find them delicious and enjoy their company. Don't know if there's any science to back that up but it's def my humble opinion. Best, Dan
ZK, yes I've recently started keeping the Video going for a minute or two after getting onto the boat. It def adds to the story ! I've made that SOP for all future dives! Best, Dan
Hey KE, yes we always do safety stops and usually a lot of deco. I edit out most of it to keep the videos a reasonable length. Plus, deco is usually pretty boring! Thanks for watching, Best, Dan
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Bull Shark: Ooo! Free meal and a human too! Gets close. Um, I think that's Dan Mac.. Yeah, I'm just gonna circle a little. I like being alive.🤣
GL, lol. thanks brother, I laughed pretty good at that. Sometimes, I'll talk loudly at them and say stuff like "if you don't start any shi* then there won't be any shi*" and stuff like that, seems to help! Best, Dan
Great footage man🤙🏼
Thanks ILF! Really glad you enjoyed it! Best, Dan
Well buddy that was interesting. You need eyes in the back of your head when bulls are around. I don’t think I could have taken the PH off the spear till I was back in the boat. Great video you must have nads of steel
Thanks David. I def dislike Bull Sharks, they look at you like you owe them money. Thanks for watching, Best, Dan
Awesome!!!
Thanks T50! Best, Dan
Sick gun, how do I build that / where do I get it? I'm assuming you built it. I would love to have this set up.
Really like your videos, Dan.
Down here in Key West, bulls are an everyday day thing.
They still get my attention, especially when they do really tight circles.
Thanks for the video
Thanks WT! Yeah they've gotten to be an everyday thing up here as well. They're really thick from the shore out to 120-140 feet or so. I saw one last trip in 245', which is the deepest I've ever seen one in my area! Glad you're enjoying the videos! Best, Dan
Awesome fishing,I like the way you have you're speargun set, very efficient ,would you mind sharing your setup ,thanks.
Thanks Jorge! Yes I will def be doing a video on the gun set up when time allows. Glad you're enjoying the videos! Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 looking forward to the video on your gear.
Great video Dive out here on the West Coast
Thanks Brent! I know you've got some killer Spear Fishing off the West Coast as well. Best, Dan
I spear commercially in FL and for recreation in NC. There's a lot of bulls where I'm at in FL and tigers in NC. In my experience there's nothing to worry about when they're just circling slowly. It's when they start moving quick and making sudden turns like that sandbar was doing at the end that it gets sketchy. First thing I do on most dives is kill a couple small fish and chum the water. Sharks bring cobia and they're always a nice addition to the haul
Colson, I pretty much agree with your thoughts. I've dove off NC with those Tigers and never felt threatened. I've had many many times more problems over the years with Sandbars than all other sharks combined. Best to you and stay safe. Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 thanks for the response! I love watching your videos man. I haven't had many run-ins with sandbars up here but they definitely sketch me out more than anything
Dan, just watched another youtuber video (deep water spearfishing) and they were so much less efficient down there than you are. Just amazing to see the difference. You're a machine my friend.
B31, thanks for the comment. I really love that deep stuff and I think that really helps! Appreciate you watching, Best, Dan
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Massa cara eu gosto dos seus videos
i salute you for having the good sense to bring a powerhead along. just those spear aint gonna stop a shark that intents to eat you or wants your lunch.
Hello, those power heads that you use, do you make them in aluminum or what steel?
Dandan.... Dandan.... dandandandanda Nice bro'
Thanks Jeff, glad you like the videos. Best, Dan
Bro. I'm jealous. Love diving, hard in NY. Water is a different beast. Never spear fished, I want to move to Fla. and try. Nice video.
Thanks Mark! Hope you make it down here and give it a whirl, it's everything you think and more! Best, Dan
Mark Savage I miss diving N.Y. waters. Would go beach (far rockaway) diving every other week and out on the boat with Capt Bill readying .
Where do I get those slip on PH’s?
Blake, I think spear crafters (727-432-1967) has them. Ask for Rich or Lou. Best, Dan
Great video als always!!! a question, your power head is made in Alu or SS? and what caliber?, tanks for your great work, spearfishing and sharing videos!!
Luis, they're aluminum and I use a 7.62/54R cartridge. Glad you're enjoying the videos! Best, Dan
Nice boat also👍
Thanks Anthony, she actually does better than I thought she'd do while building her! Best, Dan
Remoras while waiting for the boat always makes you paranoid. I need to get a whistle. I used to keep one but then I got spoiled only diving out of south Florida with a scooter. Anywhere far from land you want to increase the odds of the boat finding you.
I def agree Paul, I wear a dive alert and have a backup manual whistle! Hard to be too safe....Best, Dan
What gun are you running? I keep teetering on setting up a free spear gun and your rig looks so much more efficient over my Koah Fatback.
I saw you didn't get an answer so I figured I might try to help you out and hopefully you have either found out or will read this. He is basically using an Ocean Rhino that has been modified by himself I think its either 54 or 56 inch long with a 60" shaft. You can find him and more about his gun over on spearboard.com.
@@FearRua Thanks!
@@Bearcotraining NP, just noticed you have a channel and you in Louisiana too. I will subscribe. Good luck.
Hey what type of power head do you use and where can I buy some at
Dan, I will be purchasing some 316 stainless pipes to use as PHs like you use. I remember you use 7.62x54r rounds. I intend on using a .308 winchester, which is very similar, but has a little more chamber pressure. Just wanted to ask you what is the wall thickness of your PHs? I am thinking that 1/4" wall thickness is too thick and thus too heavy. Is 1/8" enough? Thank you Dan!
Zachary, I've never used SS , mainly because of it's weight and how hard it is to machine. If those two factors aren't an issue for you, then I'm sure it will work fine. I'd suggest trying a .223 model. I know Spear Crafters makes one. See if it's what you're looking for.Again, the main issue with using a big cartridge in a SS PH is the size and weight. The .223's have plenty of knock down power and are much smaller and lighter. Best, Dan
Dan, I was thinking that SS should be ideal because of saltwater use. I also thought that since you are using the 7.62, then I could use the .308 as it is virtually identical in size and I have some of that ammo. I was just curious as to how thick the walls are on your PHs. But I will certainly give Spear Masters a call tomorrow. By the way, thank you very much for your insight. I'm an attorney. If I can be of help to you (and if it is within my area of practice), then I'd like to return the favor. If you ever have a legal question, just let me know. You can email me at ze@DiverseFirm.com. Zachary
Nice catch plenty of fish there
Thanks Salem! Best, Dan
nice underwater video my friend, what is the accessory you attached at the end of the shaft ?
DK1, thank you, glad you're enjoying the videos. The device is commonly called a "Power Head" or a "Bang Stick". It's an aluminum casing that holds a Rifle cartridge and uses the Spear Point as a firing pin. Best, Dan
Dan MacMahon thanks for the explanation my friend.
DAMN!!!
Dan thank you for the video, Can you tell me what is the the type gun you are using with multi shafts on the gun and where can I get the power head thank you and keep safe
Very interesting, what kind of device did you used in your arrow, and where can be buy it? Regards
Yosvany, it's called a "slip on" power head. Both Neptonics (813-867-3250) and Spear Gods (727-432-1967) have similar models for retail sale. Best, Dan
Dan, who makes your powerheads?
Zach, I have a local Machine Shop make the aluminum blanks and I finish them up. Best, Dan
What kind light
Mounts on kill spike like that?
MM, it's an inexpensive light sold on EBAY. I simply cut a piece out of a rubber block and drilled it out to fit the 7.5mm kill spike. Attached with two zip clips. Pretty easy to do! Best, Dan
do you make your own powerheads, what caliber are they?
Dan has the casings made by a machine shop , and he makes them into powerheads . He uses 7.62x54R rifle cartridges in them .
Keep safe bro ..👍👍👍
when you say "blue runners - not good," do you usually see them following sharks? Love the videos!
AA1, yes, but the sharks follow them...they're almost always accompanied by Sandbar sharks in the skinny water and all types of Sharks in the deeper stuff. Great question, Thanks, Dan
Definitely a good question. I was going to ask that myself
cool bro.
Where's Mom with her eyes in the back of her head when you need her 😂
Tony, boy when I was 12, I would have sworn she had them! Lol. Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 we went to different schools together 🤣😁 My Mom was the same..✌️
You make your mom's eyes roll in the back of her head? That's nasty as fuck bro.
What kind of tip is that ? Doesn't looks sharp but deals immense damage is it some sort of explosive like bullet?
Hey KD, it's a machined aluminum casing that holds a rifle cartridge. Commonly called a "slip on" power head. Uses the spear point as a firing pin. Usually used for self protection or for taking large fish in deep water. Thanks for watching, Best, Dan
Love the upload showing off some shallow spots just as somethin a little different. Quick question with the sharks, how many times have you been pestered by them to where you had to really worry and actually use that power head on the spear? I’d imagine some types of shark raise more concern than others when they show up, everyone knows bulls are considered aggressive. But from your comment in the video it sounds like you know first hand that they are. Good luck to ya man and hope you always stay safe out there in the wild open blue.
Thanks Matt, glad you're enjoying the videos. I try really hard not to injure sharks. With the exception of Bulls, I will usually hit them with the gun and that usually drives them off. There's def some times that it's apparent that nothing is going to make it change it's mind and your safety is really imperiled. If I can leave and end it I will, but leaving and being in the column can expose you to attacks from every angle. If it's bad on the bottom, it's likely much much worse in the column. If a SandBar or Dusky hits you, most likely you'll survive it. If a big Bull clamps down then most likely you won't. Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 i lived in marathon florida and had bulls and lemons and hammerheads everywhere.. bulls are total jerks lol
That is a very cool set up you have! You should think about doing a post on it👍
Hey Dan sorry if you answered this question already. What brand powerhead do you use and where can I pick one up. I really like your setup
Hey CC, I have a local machine shop make the aluminum casings and do the rest myself. Both Neptonics (813-867-3250) and Spear Gods (727-432-1967) have similar models for retail sale. Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 thank you Dan I appreciate it. Chris
i plan to build a power head cal.38 special, what do you think?
Luis, they should be fine. Back in the day we used them a lot. They don't do very well in the deep stuff but in any sane depth they'll do you a good job. Best, Dan
Sir, what is this little cylinder that you put on top of the arrow
It's called a powerhead. Just a cylinder holding a bullet. Mostly used for shark defense Alternate use is to take down a fish fast
Hello if you like fishing from the coast and from the boat: arrowheads and squid ...
click on this link would mean a lot to me thank you!
I call bluerunners bull shark jacks😂
Jason, that's a good one, and I def agree! Best, Dan
Good video. Where can i find thé shaft adapter to buy it
Hey Youssef, glad you liked the video. Which part are you asking about? The spare shaft holders or the Kill spike? I have the kill spike and rear holders made by a local machine shop. The front Shaft holders are cut from a piece of track inlay from Neptonics. Best, Dan
Isn't the season for grouper in Florida over? or is this because you're commercial and have a different season?
Groupers open till December 31st and he is commercial so for commercial spearos its open year round
Do you have videos of your speargun setup.?
Hey Dan have you ever used shark shield?
DC, no I never have, I've heard they're getting pretty popular but I just never went down that road. Best, Dan
I would be too afraid to be in the water, you must really have your mind set right. Maybe some day I will be this experienced, thanks Bearhunter5
what's the reason to put the blue piece on the head of the spear
Pretty sure that is a power head, probably incase he has to deal with the shark.
Power head for pesky fish and self defense
Watch his video called 3 Bulls.
How are the seas always so calm in your videos!!?
Zach, that's one of those things that only "seems" that way, trust me! Best, Dan
What is the aluminum cylinder you attach ?
W0, it's an aluminum slip on Power Head, uses a rifle cartridge and the spear tip point as a firing pin. Best, Dan
I know you say Bluerunners but I swear it’s Ramora’s and green water that means sharks. Always impressed with your videos.
Scott, Remoras and Green water are bad too! Probably one's steak and one's lobster. Appreciate you watching, Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 LOL! Two weeks ago wife and I were spearfishing west of weekie wachie and full size Ramora pulls up and wont leave me alone. Water was really green and then my wife says " did you see that big shadow?" I just say "get in the boat!" we already shot a gag, a sheepshead and mangrove but that was all I needed to know.
You should get a sponsor, you get free gear for sending the pictures and videos of your amazing fish
RSKW, I hear you and have given it thought in the past. I've been offered "free" stuff before but I really don't want to be obligated to others. Hardly anything seems like it's really "free" to me, there's always a catch. I appreciate your comment and thanks for watching. Best, Dan
Where do you guys fish out of? I'm in the Carrabelle area in the panhandle.
FF, I'm based in Spring Hill, but the boat's trailer able, so pretty much anywhere off the Florida West coast. Thanks for watching, Best, Dan
Thanks for the videos man, I'm still to chicken for diving lol
Dan, nice video as usual. Do you have more problem with bulls in shallow water or deeper? Never can trust a bull, too unpredictable.
Hey Dale, in my area, they're thick out to 140' or so. I hardly ever see one after 180' or so. (I've seen one in 240' this year). Their recent explosion in numbers has significantly altered how/where we dive in the Summer and Fall months. I def agree, they are dangerous and unpredictable. Best, Dan
Beautiful hard bottom and ledges in your videos... what area of the Gulf are you in?
Hey Matt, off the West Coast of Florida, that spot is roughly off Crystal River. Thanks for watching, Best, Dan
Dan, can you help with shark identification? I just see big gray suit and know they are not friendly.
CV, sure, the big one was a Bull Shark, the second and third ones were Sandbars. Sandbars are pretty easy to identify as their pecs are partially inline with their Dorsal. They also have unusually large Pec Fins. Hope that helps. Best, Dan
Did your diving suit have a lot of brown stuff inside?
-Mine would have!
How often does shark show up? I quess it's just a matter of Rome, right?
ES, I've never had that happen but I've had 'er clamp down pretty tight a few times! Best, Dan
I got completely punked by sandbars in crystal river last week in 30ft of water. I have never seen a shark there except nurse. Every one of my dives sandbars side swiped me from behind trying to get my fish.
What is the silver tip he puts on the shaft?
Looks something like a power head, but in America they are required to be permanently attached to a shaft longer than 26" when assembled.
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Thanks Omar! Best, Dan
Bull sharks are demanding a 25% tax on all catches. Pay your taxes, gentlemen!
that seemed like a fast accent rate. New to diving always make my 15 ft safety stops. Youve got balls fending off these sharks solo. Saw in one of the comments about the hammerhead trying to eat you, have video of that?
BY, it just looked that way, I def believe and practice slow ascents. I wish I had video of that Hammer, but that was years before GoPro's, sad to say. Best, Dan
Hey bro what kind of fish you're looking for?
Ossigeno e fucile,........ Sei un fenomeno!!!!
NICE YOUR GUN BRO!!!
What light do you recommend ?
I think the light he put on the mini spear/poker on the front of his gun is the ocean rhino mini tech, it can be added to the kill kit on his gun if he has one. But dan says he made his own gun, and again that's my guess.
Not sure if this is the same light but in the comments of another video he has link for the light he was using on that dive, it is a cheap dive light from amazon.
Homemade? Mount..
Or bought
Homemade!
Dan what is that you keep putting on the end of your spear then taking of and puttin it in that slot on the side of your gun?don't laugh I love to hunt but have never dived but I am dying to learn so I can learn how to spear fish.i subscribed to your channel love your videos.would like to know what that is..a 410 shell or something?
That's a powerhead. It holds a bullet that fires on impact if he needs to stop a shark from charging
JCP, Colsons exactly right, It's a slip on Power Head using a 7.62/54R cartridge. Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 holy crap, 7.62? I assumed .357mag. Where did you get that?
@@colsonvautrinot5658 Dan has a machine shop make the casings for him , and he does the rest to make it a power head .
Hi Dan I would like to know that did you modified the gun and if you can post video about your gun
Hey Sami, yes I def will be doing a video on that when time allows. Thanks for watching, Best, Dan
Dan MacMahon Thanks man for your answer and good luck and I wish one day you come and Dave in Oman with us
Had to laugh at the Blue Runner not good line. I would have left with the first fish, but I'm not Dan the Man
Hey Captain, yeah, far more often than not, Blue Runners are an indicator of what's soon to come! It def is funny after looking at it again. Glad you got a chuckle out of it! Best, Dan
Where was this?
LL, in the Gulf of Mexico, off the West Florida Coast. Best, Dan
What’s a good speargun for a beginner ,
JN, I'd suggest a 48" biller or sea hornet...learn on it and then you'll know what to move up to. It's way too easy to spend a lot of cash and not get what you need. Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 thanks for the advice
Hey Dan , Been watching the videos a lot lately. Im a Florida native as well and was wondering if I could talk to you about who makes your power head tips. I saw in one of your post awhile ago it was a local machine shop. Just wondering if I could get to talk to you and maybe jump on board and get some made up as well. Keep up the good work
You can get disposable ones at Neptonics .com
speargods.com/
John, the machine shop I was using closed due to the CV and I haven't looked for a replacement shop yet. I def will though. They're pretty easy to make if you're using a rimmed cartridge, like a revolver bullet. A lot less machining, etc. Hit me up again in a couple months and I should have something lined up by then. Best, Dan
We call them hors d'oeuvres were we come from ha ha ha ha ha ha.
Shark shield would have made the shark leave the area try it 🤙
Can you please make a vid of how you make your power heads
CET, I def will. Neptonics (813-867-3250) and Spear Gods (727-432-1967) both have similar designs available for retail sale as well. Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 Thanks so much! I love your videos, and love how you give pointers and tips throughout
The place were I live is so pc your not allowed to fart let alone think of using a powerhead.
Ray, it's limited here as well, only allowed after 60 or 120 feet of water depending on what area of the coast you're off of. I'm def not a fan of the PC stuff. Best, Dan
Too bad you aren't able to harvest that Southern Fantail...
Scott, darn that's funny, never heard that one before. You made my day, thanks! Best, Dan
Good stuff, love the commentary! Do you choose not to brain the fish when putting on stringer purposefully? Curious why not.
Cuz they dead
How is it possible to hold your breath for so long?
@@glamorsocial7081 Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus
When Dan is down deep he has very little time to do anything before he has to leave , or else spend a long time in decompressing steps on the way back up .
Dan gathers what he can in that short time allowed , and leaves ( lots of times he has to put spears back in place on the way up ) .
@@glamorsocial7081 coz he is using scuba equipment. Not fair stuff for spearfishing
what is the color of Ponta da Flexa?
ASC, not sure what you mean. Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 What is that at the tip of the arrow
People:whats the definition of savage
Dictionary:muthafuckn Dan MacMahon!!!💯 man I hope we get to shoot some fish together one day 👍 !!!! Great video
Thanks DFB. Lets def do that in the future, sounds like a blast! Best, Dan
Also I like you gun
Thanks DJ, I kinda like her too! Best, Dan
Are you holding your breath after every inhale? There's seems to be some pretty big gaps in your breathing buddy! Be careful, I've seen Lung Overexpansion Injury twice and its not pretty. Great video though bud!
You can see his regs, he has a tank
@@rayhernandez5670 Yeah I know he has a tank buddy. But the number 1 rule in scuba is to NEVER hold your breath.
Wow...it must be agonising to fish when at the back of your mind you know a bull or a great white is lurking watching you ...calculating.. just waiting for the right to time to have you for lunch or dinner.
Hey CC, it's usually not too bad. Summer months are generally worse, but maybe 1 out of 10 actually cause a fuss. And maybe 9 out of that 10 can be "discouraged" and will dis-engage. I def respect and always try and keep a close eye on them, especially the Bulls! Thanks for watching! Best, Dan
Maybe next time...
What a nice man I won't shoot them unless they attack me
Bro what is your bow's name???
BB, Do you mean the name of the boat? Best, Dan
Uh, where's the bang stick action? This popped up when I entered it. Next time it would be nice to see you peg one. I have. No camera though.
Steel onions
AA, either that or a really thick skull....lol...Best, Dan
Remora's are like this shark is ugly but he's got skills, lets follow him...
SJ, thanks for watching. Dan
Please give me a shark thrust video
11:42 what fish is that
7:18-> Who are you talking to?
Hey Paul, either myself or that shark...nobody else down there! LOl, I have noticed the more coffee I drink pre-dive the more I talk down there! Best, Dan
Dive with others and
They can watch your back
Thanks for watching Eric! Best, Dan
Bangs need to be more popular, especially with spear fishermen and abalone divers. If only there weren't a bunch of hippie crap encrusting the reality of sharks. These hippies act like they're going to buy a tie dye t-shirt and some patchouli from a bull shark.
I'm not happy when the remora hang around either
SW, lol, you just "know" that something wicked this way cometh! Best, Dan
Yes! Me too. Two weeks ago as this water was really getting hot the biggest Ramora shows up and won’t leave me alone. All I could think of was his favorite traveling partner must be near
In reference to blue runners..... do you have any insight into the connection with sharks showing up. Again, your experience in identifying markers in behavior and species is great.
Seth, we used to use them for bait sometimes, back in the day and I remember what a soft, bloody, oily fish they were. I've always thought that sharks would find them delicious and enjoy their company. Don't know if there's any science to back that up but it's def my humble opinion. Best, Dan
Isn't that illegal ?
𝙻𝚎𝚝 𝚞𝚜 𝚜𝚎𝚎 𝚞𝚗𝚝𝚒𝚕 𝚞 𝚜𝚊𝚏𝚎 𝚘𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚋𝚘𝚊𝚍 𝚗𝚎𝚡𝚝 𝚝𝚒𝚖𝚎... 😂😂
ZK, yes I've recently started keeping the Video going for a minute or two after getting onto the boat. It def adds to the story ! I've made that SOP for all future dives! Best, Dan
Hey dan no need for safety stop?
Just asking man im curios.your in enough deep..
Hey KE, yes we always do safety stops and usually a lot of deco. I edit out most of it to keep the videos a reasonable length. Plus, deco is usually pretty boring! Thanks for watching, Best, Dan
La pesca submarina se debe hacer a pulmón, con equipo de submarinismo debería estar prohibido.