MHAP, yeah I'd like to take the credit for the deck footage but in truth I just forgot to cut the Camera off. Lol. I will be doing that as normal procedure with future dives. I'll try to cut back on the grunting as well! Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 like the deck footage and maybe a little post dive commentary of the catch. As always love the vids. Heading out in the am for the Wrightsville Beach spearfishing tourny. Take care brother
@@j.d.williams6882 JD, Back in '79 We fished a 44'Thompson w 4bandits out of AJMcGirts. I found an old ticket and we were getting 60cents for giant blackbelly gags , 70 for scamp. Also tons of pink porgy & vermillion, RedSnaps , Silk (Yelloweyes)... The AJs were so big 100-120 lbs, fishhouse wouldn't buy... the scamps were in 90' and plentiful. TheGoodOleDays, Peaceout
Thanks Anthony. I def like the deck footage as well and will be doing a lot more of that starting next trip. Thanks for the boat compliment, I kinda like her too! Best, Dan
Glad to hear they're helping a little Randy! I was recently out of state in colder climes and really missed the Ocean. Nice to be back in warmer Florida! Best, Dan
NB46820, No that's probably true a lot of the time. Not too many people dive out there and I'm sure a lot of those fish have never seen a diver before. That is somewhat balanced out by the 3-4 minute bottom time and just the sheer distance off shore they are. But I def agree with you, on average, the deeper, the less wary. Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 not really,, it's the pressure of deeper depths that make them looks like unwary of their sorounding,, It's very hard to move under deeper water because of chemical composition in living animals such o2 and h2,, because tendency is to bring them up to surface which will kill them,, but they need it to stay alive,,they have swim bladder that counter that reaction,, but fish have to use h2o for that swim bladder to function correctly it's a long process in their system that's why they'd rather be move slowly and looking like unwary,, to save energy,, but when it's needed they can move fast also,, but not for a very long time,, ( have you noticed a fish burst?)😀 It's short, because of that,, and my point is coming in,😀😂 shooting the fish in the head will not kill them fast , as most animal and human are most likely to die,, it will only shutdown thier vision and tail function,,(to swim),, it means they're still feeling pain,, the best way is to bring Them up to the surface as fast as you can after you shoot them,, because their body will react and move fast,, wasting o2 and h2,, making the swim bladder conserves it's contents and the gills will still process the h2o and o2 convertibg and eventually shut thier nervous system,, that is why if you bring the fish to the surface quickly they've bloated gut!!😀 It's called compressed air in their system,, and it'll kill them in more humane way,,,. And if you still reading my comment at this moment,, you're a saint!!😂😂😂😂🥴🥴
My idol Dan your are my foverate diver i really like yr speargun , where can I buy speargun like your gun im fr Philippines but I’m live here in Dallas texas
Bro your shots are lazer!!! All stone shots, with or without the powerheads...except that one. But still very impressive!!! I would’ve been scared the fish would swim off with my spear. I’m a free diver, no tanks, but this video gave me a new perspective on scuba. And that set up you have with multiple Spears and PHs that is very cool!!! First time viewer, now new subscriber. Thanks for sharing!!! Be safe out there.
Thanks Shane, really glad you're enjoying the videos! I enjoy free diving as well, just don't get a chance to do it as often anymore. Really appreciate your comments! Best, Dan
Heck Yeah, some deck shots, good pile of AJ's. I missed seeing you pick up one of your power heads, but i'm sure you got it. Keep up the killing brother, great job, be safe.
Thanks BT, I gotta watch that video and see if I left one behind! After watching it while editing, I def saw what you guys are talking about as far as deck footage. It was cool to see the catch on the deck. I'll def be doing more of that in the future. Best, Dan
Although jealous as hell i appreciate you taking us along and sharing your dives with us. My gills are drying out and there is only so much fine tunning on gear you can do... iam Ready!!!!
Enjoy your deck footage. Looks like your crew is a tight one. Hard to find divers that like/ not afraid to spearfish because of the sharks. Guess will have to go alone. Love the thump of your PH's! Sounds like a suppressor, of course more quite. Like James Bond movies! Holy crap, so many fishes!!! Huge AJ's bro.
Thanks RV, they're def both a couple of good guys, I'm lucky to have had them for 20+years. As far as the PH's, the deeper you go, the quieter they are. We can't legally use them inside the 120' line, so I never get to hear them in really shallow stuff. Thanks for your comments, much appreciated! Best, Dan
Inny, Minny, mighty, moooooo. Take your pick. Thank you for the thrill Dan 👍 Boom boom boom, out go the Lights. Couldn't have gotten a better shot on that Gag.👍
Hello friend, I am a fan of your videos and I would like to know if the explosive tips are sold somewhere or do you manufacture them because I fish in the Bahamas and there are too many sharks?
As a spearo from the Mediterranean, this is unusual because of the scuba tanks, but I believe it’s way more ethic and less damaging compared to the disasters that even professional fishermen do here with nets, in the sea. Just one note, at first I thought the shot immediately knocked out the AJs but I realised for some it didn’t, maybe a deep stab with the knife whenever possible? Enjoy the ocean, dive safe
Hey Buio, thanks you for your comments. I appreciate them. It's def a "green" way yo commercial fish compared to other methodologies. No by catch, no unwanted or undersized small fish caught and discarded. No damage from nets, longlines, traps, etc... Usually I PH AJ's and it's almost always instantly fatal. I do carry a Kill Knife but hardly ever use it. Thanks you for the well wishes and I wish you the best as well. Dan
What are you putting on the arrow? I have not seen anything like this before, could you explain a little more about it.This device is also bought there, and also for what fish is it mostly used?
OK, it's a machined aluminum casing that holds a rifle cartridge. It uses the spear point as a firing pin. Commonly called a "slip on" power head. Usually used for large fish in deep water or for personal protection. Best, Dan
Thanks Todd, the funny thing is I'm not allowed to keep any IFQ commercial fish for personal consumption. I have to sell them to my wholesale buyer , so they're taken off my quota. Then, if I want, I can buy them from my wholesaler to take home. But you're right, that would def fill the freezer fast! Best, Dan
Very nice videos sir..sorry for the silly question but what are those round heads that your are applying at the shaft front ;; an what is their use?? Thx in advance..
Hey ave k, they're a machined aluminum casing that holds a rifle cartridge. Utilizes the spear point as a firing pin. Commonly called a "slip on" power head. Usually used for personal protection or for taking large fish in deep water. Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 thank you for replying to my question..here in greece is illegal using those heads and that's the reason I haven't ever seen or heard about it..keep up the good work..stay safe..
It is called a Powerhead , and contains a cartridge that puts out a blast of explosive pressure when it goes off . These are used to kill larger fish , and for protection . He chooses to use a rifle cartridge ( 7.62x54R ) so it puts out plenty of knockdown power even in deeper water .
Hey SM, it's a machined aluminum casing that holds a rifle cartridge. Uses the spear point as a firing pin. Commonly called a "slip on" power head. Usually used for taking large fish in deep water or for personal protection. Best, Dan
Thanks Richard ! lol, sometimes in all just seems to flow and other times I swear I couldn't stone one with a hand grenade! I appreciate your comments and you watching. Best, Dan
curious question, I just read that these slip on Power heads in Florida aren't legal for recreational harvesting so how are they legal for commercial? or is it beacuse that is a state regulation (the past 9 mile state boundary) or something about 35-40 miles outside the "stressed area" so if you head back within these imaginary boundaries you basically can't stop anywhere and dive within that on the way back correct? or FWC will assume you speared them inshore if they see you anchored close to land.
Hey SO, yes they're illegal for harvesting food fish in state waters (9nm in GOM). They are legal for Rec and Comm in Federal waters as long as you're deeper then the stressed zone(which is either the 60 foot contour or the 120 foot contour depending on what area of the Gulf you're in). Yes, if you legally PH fish in legal waters and stop in shallower waters on the way in and had PH fish on board, you'd be in trouble if stopped by law enforcement. If you don't stop on the way in, you're legal at the dock. Having a track plot on your GPS showing you were deeper than the stressed zone wouldn't be a bad idea. Best, Dan
Hey Jerome, welcome and glad you liked the video. It's a 44' Tempest that I basically tore down to the stringers and rebuilt into a custom dive boat. She will def get the job done! Best, Dan
Hi Simon, AJ is slang for Greater Amber Jacks. The device is a simple machined aluminum casing that holds a rifle cartridge. The spear point acts as a firing pin. Usually called a "slip on" power head. Kills the fish instantly and bleeds it out quickly. Much safer for the diver, the fish doesn't suffer, and the meat is much better. Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 much appreciated. I've never heard of Amber Jacks here in the Caribbean, although again, I'm no fisherman. (Shame) ref the cartridge on the spear, your design or can be purchased? Spearfishing is legal here but with restrictions. No tanks etc.
@@danmacmahon3973 Hey Dan. A quick message to a friend tells me we call them Kingfish here. The more popular fish are mahi mahi and wahoo and tuna. Antigua is full of sea life if you ever want to consider a vacation. Most of my friends are boaters/ fisherfolk. You would have a blast (beware the bull sharks. Lol)
Tan TV, it's a machined aluminum casing that holds a rifle cartridge. The spear point acts as a firing pin. Commonly called a "slip on" power head. Best, Dan
Thanks Patrick! Starting next trip, I'll def be doing deck footage. Wish I'd have done it over the years but I always cut the camera off when I reached the boat. Best, Dan
Bravo, azioni pulite e video adrenalinico. Le ricciole mi fanno impazzire. Purtroppo in Italia la pesca con autorespiratore è proibita, continua a farmi sognare
@@mediacentercubeenergiainfo5816 questione di punti di vista. È uno schifo la pesca con lo strascico, è consentita e nessuno dice niente. È uno schifo la pesca con le maglie da 4 cm. e nessuno dice niente. Sono uno schifo le A M P in Italia che servono soltanto a dare qualche poltrona ai parassiti che di mare non capiscono niente e fanno affari con i diving center, e nessuno dice niente. È uno schifo la pesca professionale, che con ecoscandagli di ultima generazione seguono i branchi di ricciole, o di altro pesce pelagico fino allo sterminio totale. Poi nella pubblicità del tonno parlano di pesca ecosostenibile, e nessuno dice niente. Allora, di cosa stai parlando???
@@nicolarefolo5534 sto parlando di ciò che vedo. Mi indigna almeno quanto tutto quello che hai elencato ma la mia risposta è alla tua frase "purtroppo in Italia". Pratico la pesca subacquea e la concepisco soltanto così come è ora in Italia. Strascico, maglie strette, palamiti a fili lunghi e tutto il resto sono uno schifo né più né meno che la pesca con le bombole e con l'arpione armato.
boy, those fish are bigger than they appeared in the water!!! Beggin' your pardon, but what kind of fish were those, what texture is the meat, and how do you cook them? Just a lanlubber here. Like catfish, bass, cod is ok, but really like orange roughy and flounder. Like salmon, if its fixed the way I like it. Despise tilapia, boring fish. Really like orange roughy and flounder though. Alot braver than I ever would, gettin' in that water where the fish are bigger than I me!
Hi Cheri, the bigger ones are Greater Amber Jack and the others are Gag Grouper. Gags are a light colored mild top of the line fish for eating. AJ's have a fishier, darker meat but are delicious when fresh and properly prepared. Thanks for watching, Best, Dan
TOD, I use a 7.62/54R exclusively. It's a "rimmed" cartridge (like a revolver cartridge) which makes building a PH for it much easier. The surplus ammo can be bought for a good price and has plenty of power. The only draw back to it compared to say a .223 is that it's physically a much larger cartridge and thus requires a larger casing. No big deal to me, as the other benefits more than make up for that. Best, Dan
That is called a Powerhead , and it puts out an explosive charge to help kill larger fish . It can also be used for protection in case of shark problems .
hello I afiq want to ask the shop selling speargun technology Use a machine to know which shop sells the country where the marine equipment resides. I am a tourist And please make a video story of the Sea sports equipment.
Hey AA, we make the guns ourselves and they're not currently available for retail sale. I'm still kicking around the idea of partnering with a well known gun maker and producing a few. Best, Dan
Hey Hugo, it's a home made gun we build ourselves. Roughly based on an older Sea Hornet but utilizing better quality parts. Thanks for watching, Best, Dan
Appreciate the comments. First time I’ve ever heard mention of “properly weighted gun” other than with regard to muzzle flip. What exactly were you referring to when you said that? Thanks!
Alan, on a free diving gun, most prefer it to float when there's no spear in it. On a Scuba gun, most prefer it to sink when "Spearless" so it doesn't float to the surface. I like to weight the gun on the very butt end to make the butt sit on the bottom while the front floats up at a 45 or so degree angel to make it easy to find if you've tossed it down with no spears in it. I am not a fan of filling the handle with melted lead as it puts the added weight where your hand holds the gun. Weighting it with a piece of stainless on the very butt end helps with the overall leverage of the guns weight on your wrist. So putting the weight there, makes the gun sink and reduces the actual weight on your wrist, a def win win. I hope that helps! Best, Dan
Hey Amin, we dive in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico, off the West Coast of Florida, USA. Water temps vary quite a bit from Winter - Summer, ranging form 52-88F, quite a swing for sure! Best, Dan
MG, it's a machined aluminum casing that holds a rifle cartridge. Uses the spear point for a firing pin. Commonly called a "slip on" power head. Usually used for self protection or for taking large fish in deep water. Best, Dan
NH, not at all. Commercial spear fishing accounts for well less than 1% of the commercial bottom fish fishery in the Gulf of Mexico. Thanks for watching, Dan
Numan hammanci really scuba diving and ( Harpoon hunting?) ..... shut the complete freak up about something you don't know anything about and by the way even if you do you're still a moron don't like it go to another site Happy Days !!!!!! N-KAY!!!!!
@@blogakiasbloger1726 wow are you kidding me did you just say what I thought you did it's illegal to spear fish with scuba gear?? Dude go smoke another bowl and while you're at it beat it get the freak out of here go and study something like tree bark or you know what I mean you know study beach sand and maybe you'll get some answers
Sam, it's commonly called a "slip on" powerhead. Basically just an aluminum case with a rifle cartridge in it. It uses the spear point as a firing pin. Usually used for large fish in deeper water and for personal protection. Best, Dan
BR, yes, the commercial season is based on a TAC (Total allowable Catch). The season is open until the TAC is met, with the exception of a 3 month closure every year during March-April-May to protect their spawning time. Best, Dan
BMG, It's a home made gun we make ourselves. Roughly based on an older Sea Hornet but utilizing better quality parts and tighter tolerances. Thanks for watching, Best, Dan
Larry, I had a machine shop make the aluminum casings up and do the rest myself. Neptonics (813-867-3250) and Spear Gods (727-432-1967) both have similar ones for sale. Best, Dan
King, we use PH's mostly for Commercial AJ's, sometimes for a really big fish in deep water and rarely, for personal protection. Thank you for watching the videos! Best, Dan
RS633, it's a machined aluminum casing that contains a rifle cartridge. Commonly called a "slip on" power head. Uses the spear point for a firing pin. Usually used for large fish in deep water or for self protection. Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 thank you for responding me and my wife are taking up freediving and spearfishing we can't wait to start posting videos of our adventures together I'll make sure if I use this equipment I'll give credit where credit is due it's crazy what you did to those fish
Rick, lol, I am def getting there. I almost edited the grunts out like I try to do with any colorful language but decided that it is what it is. So for good or bad, the grunts made the cut! Best, Dan
Thanks Jay, the camera def makes things look smaller than they are. I'm really glad some of you guys got me to start doing some "fish on the deck" footage, adds to the video I think! Best, Dan
Deck footage!!!! Thanks! It’s really hard to tell how big those monsters are until their in the boat!...then there’s also the grunting!😂
MHAP, yeah I'd like to take the credit for the deck footage but in truth I just forgot to cut the Camera off. Lol. I will be doing that as normal procedure with future dives. I'll try to cut back on the grunting as well! Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 like the deck footage and maybe a little post dive commentary of the catch. As always love the vids. Heading out in the am for the Wrightsville Beach spearfishing tourny. Take care brother
@@j.d.williams6882 hi friend
@@danmacmahon3973 hi friend
@@j.d.williams6882 JD, Back in '79 We fished a 44'Thompson w 4bandits out of AJMcGirts. I found an old ticket and we were getting 60cents for giant blackbelly gags , 70 for scamp. Also tons of pink porgy & vermillion, RedSnaps , Silk (Yelloweyes)... The AJs were so big 100-120 lbs, fishhouse wouldn't buy... the scamps were in 90' and plentiful. TheGoodOleDays, Peaceout
You are the most impressive water hunter I've ever seen buddy. Way to go. It's a art to do what you do and you make it look easy.
Thanks Buck! Much appreciated! Best, Dan
Love the top side footage.....beautiful boat
Thanks Anthony. I def like the deck footage as well and will be doing a lot more of that starting next trip. Thanks for the boat compliment, I kinda like her too! Best, Dan
Man your a beast. Killing it, thanks for the vids. I left Florida's treasure coast to work as an OTR trucker. I miss the Atlantic. Keep them coming.
Nathan, thanks! Glad you're enjoying the videos. An OTR trucker, sounds pretty cool. Just not enough time in life to do everything. Best, Dan
Love the boat shots at the end of the diving! Definitely gives an idea of how big the fish are, would be great to see some more of that.
JO, I liked it too, will def be doing more of that starting next trip! Best, Dan
Thanks for the "deck footage"... keep it coming!
Marc, I def will. That one was an "accident" but I'll be doing deck footage on purpose starting next trip. Best, Dan
Nicely done Dan. Your videos are getting me through the cold Midwest winter. Thanks
Glad to hear they're helping a little Randy! I was recently out of state in colder climes and really missed the Ocean. Nice to be back in warmer Florida! Best, Dan
Winter diving with thick wetsuits =a lot of grunting even for the youngins , another great video sir👍
BB, lol, yeah and that was trying not to! Glad you enjoyed the video. Best, Dan
hauling all that weight up from the bottom will make YOU grunt , for sure
Is it just me, but I've noticed (from watching spearfishing channels) that the fish are a lot less wary of spear fishers at deeper depths?
NB46820, No that's probably true a lot of the time. Not too many people dive out there and I'm sure a lot of those fish have never seen a diver before. That is somewhat balanced out by the 3-4 minute bottom time and just the sheer distance off shore they are. But I def agree with you, on average, the deeper, the less wary. Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 good answer
@@yonamoesta8921 hi friend
@@danmacmahon3973 not really,, it's the pressure of deeper depths that make them looks like unwary of their sorounding,, It's very hard to move under deeper water because of chemical composition in living animals such o2 and h2,, because tendency is to bring them up to surface which will kill them,, but they need it to stay alive,,they have swim bladder that counter that reaction,, but fish have to use h2o for that swim bladder to function correctly it's a long process in their system that's why they'd rather be move slowly and looking like unwary,, to save energy,, but when it's needed they can move fast also,, but not for a very long time,, ( have you noticed a fish burst?)😀 It's short, because of that,, and my point is coming in,😀😂 shooting the fish in the head will not kill them fast , as most animal and human are most likely to die,, it will only shutdown thier vision and tail function,,(to swim),, it means they're still feeling pain,, the best way is to bring Them up to the surface as fast as you can after you shoot them,, because their body will react and move fast,, wasting o2 and h2,, making the swim bladder conserves it's contents and the gills will still process the h2o and o2 convertibg and eventually shut thier nervous system,, that is why if you bring the fish to the surface quickly they've bloated gut!!😀 It's called compressed air in their system,, and it'll kill them in more humane way,,,. And if you still reading my comment at this moment,, you're a saint!!😂😂😂😂🥴🥴
at that depth fish think you are also a fish.. mostly curious
Just another day at the office ! Love it keep it up
Thanks AJ! I appreciate it! Best, Dan
My idol Dan your are my foverate diver i really like yr speargun , where can I buy speargun like your gun im fr Philippines but I’m live here in Dallas texas
very cool & easy...I like the way you are like this ...keep it up dudes...keep safe...God bless👏🙏
Thanks Ai, glad you're enjoying the videos! Best, Dan
Wonderful job, I will share your videos with my friends
Get ready pro 🥇
The million is coming 🥇😚
Thanks HA! Really glad you're enjoying the videos and thanks for telling your friends about them! Best, Dan
That long shot on the gag was bruuutal 😂😂😂
Brady, I think he thought he was outside the Speargun's range! Best, Dan
The best video ..👍👍👍
ALB, thanks for the compliment brother! Much appreciated! Best, Dan
Good job. Be happy from Indonesia
Key LI, thanks, much appreciated! Best to you over there in Indonesia! Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 thanks
Nice fishing i love it keep safe god bless my new friend watching from abu dhabi uae
Hey JR, wow, Abu Dhabi! That's def on the other side of the world! Glad you enjoyed the videos my friend and you stay safe as well! Best, Dan
Lots of worm dip. 😂
The funny thing is you hardly ever see a worm (parasite) in an Eastern GOM AJ. I haven't seen one in years. Def not like the Atlantic fish! Best, Dan
Damn that first Gag. Awesome shot
Thanks AC, I like it when they go down like that! Best, Dan
Dan thanks for posting love the videos... right through the eyes great shot man.
Bob, really glad you're enjoying them! I've enjoyed putting them up! Best, Dan
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Bro your shots are lazer!!! All stone shots, with or without the powerheads...except that one. But still very impressive!!! I would’ve been scared the fish would swim off with my spear. I’m a free diver, no tanks, but this video gave me a new perspective on scuba. And that set up you have with multiple Spears and PHs that is very cool!!! First time viewer, now new subscriber. Thanks for sharing!!! Be safe out there.
Thanks Shane, really glad you're enjoying the videos! I enjoy free diving as well, just don't get a chance to do it as often anymore. Really appreciate your comments! Best, Dan
Heck Yeah, some deck shots, good pile of AJ's. I missed seeing you pick up one of your power heads, but i'm sure you got it. Keep up the killing brother, great job, be safe.
Thanks BT, I gotta watch that video and see if I left one behind! After watching it while editing, I def saw what you guys are talking about as far as deck footage. It was cool to see the catch on the deck. I'll def be doing more of that in the future. Best, Dan
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ED, I don't know what you're saying but thank you for watching and the best to you and your diving. Dan
Awesome dive Sir. Thats a good meat haul of reef donkeys right there.
Thanks Monty, I appreciate you watching! Best, Dan
Although jealous as hell i appreciate you taking us along and sharing your dives with us. My gills are drying out and there is only so much fine tunning on gear you can do... iam Ready!!!!
Enjoy your deck footage.
Looks like your crew is a tight one. Hard to find divers that like/ not afraid to spearfish because of the sharks. Guess will have to go alone. Love the thump of your PH's! Sounds like a suppressor, of course more quite. Like James Bond movies! Holy crap, so many fishes!!! Huge AJ's bro.
Thanks RV, they're def both a couple of good guys, I'm lucky to have had them for 20+years. As far as the PH's, the deeper you go, the quieter they are. We can't legally use them inside the 120' line, so I never get to hear them in really shallow stuff. Thanks for your comments, much appreciated! Best, Dan
Putting in work on those AJ’s Dan! Very nice.
Thanks Barry! Glad you liked it! Best, Dan
Inny, Minny, mighty, moooooo. Take your pick.
Thank you for the thrill Dan 👍
Boom boom boom, out go the Lights.
Couldn't have gotten a better shot on that Gag.👍
Thanks Tony! The MG is still one of my favorite areas to dive! Best, Dan
Awsome. Curious about the power tips though. Mine are different.
Wow, what a sharp shooter!
Thanks MTR2020, much appreciated! Best, Dan
Hello friend, I am a fan of your videos and I would like to know if the explosive tips are sold somewhere or do you manufacture them because I fish in the Bahamas and there are too many sharks?
Wow multiple shoots.good job
Thanks Neil! Much appreciated! Best, Dan
What gun/spear setup is that? Seems to be very well setup.
Maybe make a video of it?
Need to find some more boat friends on treasure Coast.
Luis, it's a home made gun. I'll def plan on doing a video on the gun as soon as time permits. Thanks for watching, Best, Dan
As a spearo from the Mediterranean, this is unusual because of the scuba tanks, but I believe it’s way more ethic and less damaging compared to the disasters that even professional fishermen do here with nets, in the sea. Just one note, at first I thought the shot immediately knocked out the AJs but I realised for some it didn’t, maybe a deep stab with the knife whenever possible?
Enjoy the ocean, dive safe
Hey Buio, thanks you for your comments. I appreciate them. It's def a "green" way yo commercial fish compared to other methodologies. No by catch, no unwanted or undersized small fish caught and discarded. No damage from nets, longlines, traps, etc...
Usually I PH AJ's and it's almost always instantly fatal. I do carry a Kill Knife but hardly ever use it.
Thanks you for the well wishes and I wish you the best as well. Dan
What are you putting on the arrow? I have not seen anything like this before, could you explain a little more about it.This device is also bought there, and also for what fish is it mostly used?
OK, it's a machined aluminum casing that holds a rifle cartridge. It uses the spear point as a firing pin. Commonly called a "slip on" power head. Usually used for large fish in deep water or for personal protection. Best, Dan
That's crazy bro wow u done that like a pro be keen to follow your journey. Watching from all the way in new Zealand. 💪
Thanks Jax! Wow, New Zealand, that's def on the other side of the world! Best to you over there! Dan
hello.. like it.. new friend here.. stay safe and connected.. see you around..
TTV, thank you for watching and the well wishes. Best wishes to you as well. Dan
Holy stringer Batman! That’ll fill the freezer fast.
Thanks Todd, the funny thing is I'm not allowed to keep any IFQ commercial fish for personal consumption. I have to sell them to my wholesale buyer , so they're taken off my quota. Then, if I want, I can buy them from my wholesaler to take home. But you're right, that would def fill the freezer fast! Best, Dan
That deck footage brought your video to a whole new level. Thanks.
Thanks Bill, I enjoyed the deck footage as well. I'll be doing a lot of that in future dives. Best, Dan
Best fish hunting video ever!!!
Thanks Yiannis! Best, Dan
Cool video,thanks Dan
Glad you liked it Randy! Best, Dan
bonjour jaime cette video jaimerai savoir ce que vous mettez au bout de la fleche pour assomer les sereol sol vous plait
What’s the thing you’re putting on the end of the spear ?
Very nice videos sir..sorry for the silly question but what are those round heads that your are applying at the shaft front ;; an what is their use?? Thx in advance..
Hey ave k, they're a machined aluminum casing that holds a rifle cartridge. Utilizes the spear point as a firing pin. Commonly called a "slip on" power head. Usually used for personal protection or for taking large fish in deep water. Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 thank you for replying to my question..here in greece is illegal using those heads and that's the reason I haven't ever seen or heard about it..keep up the good work..stay safe..
what is the name of this piece used in front of the harpoon?
It is called a Powerhead , and contains a cartridge that puts out a blast of explosive pressure when it goes off . These are used to kill larger fish , and for protection . He chooses to use a rifle cartridge ( 7.62x54R ) so it puts out plenty of knockdown power even in deeper water .
I love this night spearfishing tulad yan doon sa amin 5 or 7 mtrs lang single dive
Thanks LL, glad you liked it! Best, Dan
hello greetings from venezuela what artifact do you use with the amber jacks??
Hey SM, it's a machined aluminum casing that holds a rifle cartridge. Uses the spear point as a firing pin. Commonly called a "slip on" power head. Usually used for taking large fish in deep water or for personal protection. Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 Thank you very much for the information Mr. Dan
do restaurants sell aj on the menu or is it for fish spread
Pretty work. Definitely like the deck footage. Easier to realize the size of the fish!
Thanks Blake, I'll def be doing deck footage on all future videos. Glad you liked the video! Best, Dan
You made that one look too easy Dan. You were definitely dialed in that dive. Poetry in motion. You're going to give people a complex. ;-)
Thanks Richard ! lol, sometimes in all just seems to flow and other times I swear I couldn't stone one with a hand grenade! I appreciate your comments and you watching. Best, Dan
curious question, I just read that these slip on Power heads in Florida aren't legal for recreational harvesting so how are they legal for commercial? or is it beacuse that is a state regulation (the past 9 mile state boundary) or something about 35-40 miles outside the "stressed area" so if you head back within these imaginary boundaries you basically can't stop anywhere and dive within that on the way back correct? or FWC will assume you speared them inshore if they see you anchored close to land.
Hey SO, yes they're illegal for harvesting food fish in state waters (9nm in GOM). They are legal for Rec and Comm in Federal waters as long as you're deeper then the stressed zone(which is either the 60 foot contour or the 120 foot contour depending on what area of the Gulf you're in).
Yes, if you legally PH fish in legal waters and stop in shallower waters on the way in and had PH fish on board, you'd be in trouble if stopped by law enforcement. If you don't stop on the way in, you're legal at the dock. Having a track plot on your GPS showing you were deeper than the stressed zone wouldn't be a bad idea.
Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 makes sense apprecaite it!
Good job.
Thanks John, much appreciated and I'm glad you enjoyed it! Best, Dan
Świetny połów... co ty zakładasz na strzałę że ryba umiera natychmiast . Co to jest... daj linka gdzie mozna jakis opis produktu dostać.. 👍
Dan we need more videos am watching old ones for the pass months
Just found your channel. Great video. What size and make is the boat
Hey Jerome, welcome and glad you liked the video. It's a 44' Tempest that I basically tore down to the stringers and rebuilt into a custom dive boat. She will def get the job done! Best, Dan
can't wait to see those fish on the surface.
Thanks Thang, I've def been trying to show more deck footage and have made it something I now regularly do. Best, Dan
Amazing work man.. huge fan.
Thanks Chad! Really appreciate it! Best, Dan
Forgive my ignorance, what are AJs and what type of shot is that? I haven't spearfished in 25+ years so I've never seen that technology.
Hi Simon, AJ is slang for Greater Amber Jacks. The device is a simple machined aluminum casing that holds a rifle cartridge. The spear point acts as a firing pin. Usually called a "slip on" power head. Kills the fish instantly and bleeds it out quickly. Much safer for the diver, the fish doesn't suffer, and the meat is much better. Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 much appreciated. I've never heard of Amber Jacks here in the Caribbean, although again, I'm no fisherman. (Shame) ref the cartridge on the spear, your design or can be purchased? Spearfishing is legal here but with restrictions. No tanks etc.
@@danmacmahon3973 Hey Dan. A quick message to a friend tells me we call them Kingfish here. The more popular fish are mahi mahi and wahoo and tuna. Antigua is full of sea life if you ever want to consider a vacation. Most of my friends are boaters/ fisherfolk. You would have a blast (beware the bull sharks. Lol)
Nice fish gud size🐠🐟👍
Thanks KM and thanks for watching! Best, Dan
Awesome video my friend
Thanks Laz, I appreciate you watching and your comments! Best, Dan
Excellent job and professional fishing! What is the name of these performances that are installed for large fishing especially in abrjak fish?
Professional fishing with bottles 😱
what is the name of this piece used in front of the harpoon
what is that object at the end? like a bullet foam..
Tan TV, it's a machined aluminum casing that holds a rifle cartridge. The spear point acts as a firing pin. Commonly called a "slip on" power head. Best, Dan
That Powerhead puts out an explosive burst of power to help kill larger fish , and is also used for protection .
@@daveobsoleteammo4547 ah ok i see.. nice..
Those are huge fish...altogether what was the weight if you dont mind... Anyways great video as always.
Irn, thanks! The AJ's were probably 50-60 Lbs each and the gags up to 22 Lbs or so. Glad you're enjoying the video's! Best, Dan
Great stuff Dave!! Please keep the deck footage coming!
Thanks Patrick! Starting next trip, I'll def be doing deck footage. Wish I'd have done it over the years but I always cut the camera off when I reached the boat. Best, Dan
Help.my channel
Bravo, azioni pulite e video adrenalinico. Le ricciole mi fanno impazzire. Purtroppo in Italia la pesca con autorespiratore è proibita, continua a farmi sognare
Per fortuna è vietata. Questo non è pescare. Questo è uno schifo!
@@mediacentercubeenergiainfo5816 questione di punti di vista. È uno schifo la pesca con lo strascico, è consentita e nessuno dice niente. È uno schifo la pesca con le maglie da 4 cm. e nessuno dice niente. Sono uno schifo le A M P in Italia che servono soltanto a dare qualche poltrona ai parassiti che di mare non capiscono niente e fanno affari con i diving center, e nessuno dice niente. È uno schifo la pesca professionale, che con ecoscandagli di ultima generazione seguono i branchi di ricciole, o di altro pesce pelagico fino allo sterminio totale. Poi nella pubblicità del tonno parlano di pesca ecosostenibile, e nessuno dice niente.
Allora, di cosa stai parlando???
@@nicolarefolo5534 sto parlando di ciò che vedo. Mi indigna almeno quanto tutto quello che hai elencato ma la mia risposta è alla tua frase "purtroppo in Italia".
Pratico la pesca subacquea e la concepisco soltanto così come è ora in Italia.
Strascico, maglie strette, palamiti a fili lunghi e tutto il resto sono uno schifo né più né meno che la pesca con le bombole e con l'arpione armato.
This is so cool man. I hope someone can give me a spare equipment to start this kind of hobby that i dream. Shout Our Spearfishing Ph.
Thanks SE, glad you enjoyed it! Best, Dan
boy, those fish are bigger than they appeared in the water!!! Beggin' your pardon, but what kind of fish were those, what texture is the meat, and how do you cook them? Just a lanlubber here. Like catfish, bass, cod is ok, but really like orange roughy and flounder. Like salmon, if its fixed the way I like it. Despise tilapia, boring fish. Really like orange roughy and flounder though.
Alot braver than I ever would, gettin' in that water where the fish are bigger than I me!
Hi Cheri, the bigger ones are Greater Amber Jack and the others are Gag Grouper. Gags are a light colored mild top of the line fish for eating. AJ's have a fishier, darker meat but are delicious when fresh and properly prepared. Thanks for watching, Best, Dan
Awesome dive, congrats. Would you mind If I ask what caliber/Brand are those powerheads?
Recif, I have the aluminum cases made up by a machine shop so there's no brand. The cartridge is a Russian 7.62-54R Military round. Best, Dan
Nice... Video
Thanks Feldy, I appreciate it. Best, Dan
Hey Dan, which powerheads do you like using best?
RRI, if I was never going over 130' or so, I'd go with a .223 every time. In deeper stuff, I prefer a 7.62/54R. Best, Dan
Dan, what caliber are you using and why, and do you use different Calibers for different species?
TOD, I use a 7.62/54R exclusively. It's a "rimmed" cartridge (like a revolver cartridge) which makes building a PH for it much easier. The surplus ammo can be bought for a good price and has plenty of power. The only draw back to it compared to say a .223 is that it's physically a much larger cartridge and thus requires a larger casing. No big deal to me, as the other benefits more than make up for that. Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 it sure does a heck of a job on those AJ's probably a dumb question here how did the 223 handle those AJ's?
@@danmacmahon3973 so I looked up the cartridge, it says it is the equivalent to a 30 ought 6... that's a massive cartridge.
What os the white thing you.put on the tip of your shaft?
That is called a Powerhead , and it puts out an explosive charge to help kill larger fish . It can also be used for protection in case of shark problems .
hello I afiq want to ask the shop selling speargun technology Use a machine to know which shop sells the country where the marine equipment resides.
I am a tourist And please make a video story of the Sea sports equipment.
Hey AA, we make the guns ourselves and they're not currently available for retail sale. I'm still kicking around the idea of partnering with a well known gun maker and producing a few. Best, Dan
what kind of speargun is that? (brand? ) and where it can be found? thanks super nice video.
Hey Hugo, it's a home made gun we build ourselves. Roughly based on an older Sea Hornet but utilizing better quality parts. Thanks for watching, Best, Dan
Hey Hugo it's a speargun!! LOL just messing with you but it's the kind of gun that actually spears fish which makes it a speargun...😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
Appreciate the comments. First time I’ve ever heard mention of “properly weighted gun” other than with regard to muzzle flip. What exactly were you referring to when you said that?
Thanks!
Alan, on a free diving gun, most prefer it to float when there's no spear in it. On a Scuba gun, most prefer it to sink when "Spearless" so it doesn't float to the surface. I like to weight the gun on the very butt end to make the butt sit on the bottom while the front floats up at a 45 or so degree angel to make it easy to find if you've tossed it down with no spears in it. I am not a fan of filling the handle with melted lead as it puts the added weight where your hand holds the gun. Weighting it with a piece of stainless on the very butt end helps with the overall leverage of the guns weight on your wrist. So putting the weight there, makes the gun sink and reduces the actual weight on your wrist, a def win win. I hope that helps! Best, Dan
Wow so so cold water is 61f. Anyway where is located in ocean?
Hey Amin, we dive in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico, off the West Coast of Florida, USA. Water temps vary quite a bit from Winter - Summer, ranging form 52-88F, quite a swing for sure! Best, Dan
Wow!! Amazing....
Thanks Homer! Much appreciated! Best, Dan
Wow. ,amazing skill for the shoot, ,nice good job
Thanks NB, much appreciated! Best, Dan
I really like this fishing method i bet they taste way better than fishs killed with suffocation method ( the common one)
VT, well I'm a tad biased but I sure agree! Best, Dan
Just one thing scares me on open water....big sharks...anyway stay safe mate...really enjoying your video...
Thanks Isham. I def agree with you on the sharks. I give them a lot of respect. Glad you like the videos. Best, Dan
Yea dan it’s a good good luk wow 😮 me like see it big fish in the boat must be good like how u attack them on rush love it wish if I was there 🙏🏿
Thanks MB! I appreciate it. Is that you in your avatar? Where is that at? Best, Dan
What is that you put on the tip of your shaft
MG, it's a machined aluminum casing that holds a rifle cartridge. Uses the spear point for a firing pin. Commonly called a "slip on" power head. Usually used for self protection or for taking large fish in deep water. Best, Dan
Well done Dan!! Nice Deck video too! ❤️❤️
Thanks Beth! I liked the deck footage as well. Will positively be doing more of that in the future! Best, Dan
Dan MacMahon are we going to see you at the St Pete Open Spearfishing tournament Aug 15th?
scuba diving and harpoon hunting, you're doing an inhumane massacre
NH, not at all. Commercial spear fishing accounts for well less than 1% of the commercial bottom fish fishery in the Gulf of Mexico. Thanks for watching, Dan
I agree with you Numan it is illegal to spearfish with scuba diving equipment.
Zipkinin ucuna taktigi sey ne ve nasil oluyor da baliklar kacmiyor
Numan hammanci really scuba diving and ( Harpoon hunting?) ..... shut the complete freak up about something you don't know anything about and by the way even if you do you're still a moron don't like it go to another site Happy Days !!!!!! N-KAY!!!!!
@@blogakiasbloger1726 wow are you kidding me did you just say what I thought you did it's illegal to spear fish with scuba gear?? Dude go smoke another bowl and while you're at it beat it get the freak out of here go and study something like tree bark or you know what I mean you know study beach sand and maybe you'll get some answers
That's a quick 350 pounds good dive. That must've been Dan. Sweet.
Thanks Joe, I still really enjoy diving the MG! Really a special place! Best, Dan
What is that gas releasing cartridge you are shooting and what purpose does it serve?
Sam, it's commonly called a "slip on" powerhead. Basically just an aluminum case with a rifle cartridge in it. It uses the spear point as a firing pin. Usually used for large fish in deeper water and for personal protection. Best, Dan
You can harvest amberjack after october?
BR, yes, the commercial season is based on a TAC (Total allowable Catch). The season is open until the TAC is met, with the exception of a 3 month closure every year during March-April-May to protect their spawning time. Best, Dan
What kind of gun u use if u don’t mind. Them bullets are awesome and fast. 👍👍
BMG, It's a home made gun we make ourselves. Roughly based on an older Sea Hornet but utilizing better quality parts and tighter tolerances. Thanks for watching, Best, Dan
Very nice
Thanks BG, much appreciated! Best, Dan
Wow nice catch
Thanks Dheal! I appreciate you watching! Best, Dan
Good content....keep it coming
NQ, thank you! I def am planning on it. Best, Dan
What &where did you get your power head units you were using ?
Larry, I had a machine shop make the aluminum casings up and do the rest myself. Neptonics (813-867-3250) and Spear Gods (727-432-1967) both have similar ones for sale. Best, Dan
What happens to the capsules ? Bad if they stay there
RBQ, we def bring them back up with us! Best, Dan
I follow your adventures and sea fishing .. What kind of fishing is this with gunshots? Thank you
King, we use PH's mostly for Commercial AJ's, sometimes for a really big fish in deep water and rarely, for personal protection. Thank you for watching the videos! Best, Dan
Oh oh, head for the coral, there's a killer down here!
S22, thanks goodness they can't talk to each other! Best, Dan
What do you keep putting on the tip of your Spears?
RS633, it's a machined aluminum casing that contains a rifle cartridge. Commonly called a "slip on" power head. Uses the spear point for a firing pin. Usually used for large fish in deep water or for self protection. Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 thank you for responding me and my wife are taking up freediving and spearfishing we can't wait to start posting videos of our adventures together I'll make sure if I use this equipment I'll give credit where credit is due it's crazy what you did to those fish
How can I make or buy what you put in front of the rifle to get the Ajs
DL, Speargods.com has them for sale. 727-432-1967 Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 Thank you
Hard day at work!
You're getting old grunting that much. Lol
Rick, lol, I am def getting there. I almost edited the grunts out like I try to do with any colorful language but decided that it is what it is. So for good or bad, the grunts made the cut! Best, Dan
Nice catch
JLU, thank you! Much appreciated! Best, Dan
didnt realize how big the AJs are until you bought them up to the boat lol
Thanks Jay, the camera def makes things look smaller than they are. I'm really glad some of you guys got me to start doing some "fish on the deck" footage, adds to the video I think! Best, Dan
really like the deck footage
MF5, I do too and will def be doing more of that in the future! Best, Dan