Dan I also use to fish with tanks usually in depths over 150 ft. Now I am 75 and quit diving. I enjoy your videos very much brings back great memories. Also had a bends because used 2 tanks in a row and left the 3rd for decompression at 150 ft. The thing was 3rd tank was empty. A tip dont spend so much time stuck in bottom just kill and go 25 or 30 ft up were you will have more visibility and less nitrogen in your blood.
EDC, thanks, I'm glad you're enjoying the videos! That's an interesting story about your bends hit, hopefully it wasn't too bad! Good tip, I def try and stay up as high as possible, every foot counts! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Best, Dan
I've gotten this day tattooed on me, the day that Dan missed a shot. Thanks for making the rest of us look bad for years. Great recovery on your cursed spot.
Mr Spicy, lordy I needed that laugh. Thanks for that! "Cursed spot", I like that too! I was already half paranoid diving there and now it'll be even worse. Lol. Thank Spicy! Best, Dan
Fantastic video as always,but you gave us extra bonus the view of your buddy, on the way to the surface. Solo dive with air to 200' was always dangerous for me,but when l had a buddy diving with me ,it was a walk in the park... Thanks Dan,you are simply the BEST!!!
Nice haul! This video is definitely not for PETA members, LOL. I guess pushing that rod through both eyes makes the fish like McMurphy in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest"?
I just stumbled upon your channel Dan and love it. I first heard of you on Spearboard years ago when you were the buzz on there after shooting that huge Warsaw off a wreck in 400+' ...unbelievable stuff! Do not change a thing with your videos. I think they're perfectly edited, IMHO. Also, love the tips you throw in there every so often. PLEASE keep them coming brother.
Hey Henry, thanks! Really glad you're liking the videos! I will def keep the videos coming! We've had two Hurricanes and a TS in the GOM during the last month and it's played heck with the offshore conditions. Hopefully we'll catch a break soon and I'll post some new stuff up! Appreciate your words! Best, Dan
ELH, I still don't know how I missed that fish. Wasn't a difficult shot at all. That spot has always been tough on me! Lol. Thanks for your comments! Best, Dan
Thanks David, yeah I think they could easily do a small open on them, maybe a lottery drawing or something, strictly rec, no commercial. I'd love to go with some rec guys and help out taking one! Best, Dan
Why waste two bullets on one fish 🐟???? It's great to see you enjoying your passion but I'm curious about your way to pick and choose but there's heaps of fish around you.
Ok, this answered one of my questions. “Do you guys have a rod over the boat as you dive”?. And I see you do.. hahaha .. that’s awesome. Great vid ..!!! The Goliath with your fish was insane.!
BT, I was hoping you'd see the deck footage. LOl. Glad you liked it. I'm planning on doing that with all future videos. Thanks for your comments and for watching. Best, Dan
Awesome vid!!! You definitely had to work for that one though. No smooth dives for you on this one. Thanks for sharing. Your videos are helping us Spearos thru this lockdown/pandemic. Be safe out there. Keep the vids coming
MF5, thanks and so did I. Originally, I never planned to release any of these videos and just cut the Camera off before boarding. I'll def do deck footage on all future videos. Thanks for watching, Best, Dan
Soy practicante de la pesca submarina a pulmón libre,pienso que con botellas no tiene ninguna diversión y lo considero que hay que denunciar lo antes posible a este tipo de prácticas y no tengo comentarios más que hacer
Ellos practican la pesca comercial, que es legal en casi todas las partes del mundo. Quisiera verte pescando a 120 pies a pulmon. Todas las personas tienen una idea diferente de lo que es divertido o no. Que bueno que no tienes mas comentarios. The spearfishing is legal in many parts of the world.
Goliaths are just too damn lazy to work for a meal! Glad he spit your fish out as that would have been heartbreaking to lose a fish to them! First time I have seen a crew member with a rod onboard, Do they always fish while you are down? Guess I will have to subscribe as you now have me hooked! Great video and keep them coming! You are an awesome Harvester of the Ocean, a Fish Farmer if you will! LOL
Thanks MH, they are def an opportunistic feeder. My own fault for giving him the chance. We usually don't fish while diving but occasionally will if it's a large spot and we can safely keep the hook away from the divers. Best, Dan
Hey Dan thanks as always for these amazing videos I love watching u shot these fish, but quick question that fish that normally try to eat the others u shoot can't this fish be eaten? An what it name ? And if yes why dont u shoot it
Hey Tommy, yeah, steady as she goes is a good plan while spearing...getting fired up, excited and jerky usually means bad results. Including diminished catch and the increased possibility of a CO2 headache (also known as a crusher in the dive community). Best, Dan
He makes his own spear guns . Following the design of the old Sea Hornet but with better quality parts , and tighter tolerances . He weights the bottom of the gun so it almost stands up in the water when empty , and makes his own holders for the Powerheads .
awesome as always.... hey man dont know what model gopro you have but if its fairly new you can enable your protune setting .. theres a few settings in there that you can set to keep your go pro from switching from blue to green like that. mine did the same thing but i have it dialed in over the past 5 or 6 weeks and have the settings for the most natural realistic look. as close to what im actually seeing down there as possible. if your intersted i can give you the settings to try out and see how you like just let me know. mines a hero 7 black
@@danmacmahon3973 turn on pro tune... SHUTTER : auto / EV COMP : negative 1.5 / WHITE BALANCE : 4500K / ISO MIN : 100 / ISO MAX :1600 / SHARPNESS : medium / COLOR : GoPro these will get you damn close to as natural as possible. or at least it does on my hero 7 should be close. if your camera pic is good but too light or dark change the EV comp .... go to negative 1 or negative 0.5 to let more light in for deeper dives. BUT the general settings i gave above have worked great and as close to what im actually seeing while diving. setting hope it works out lemme know the 4500k locks the go pro in and doesnt let it jump back and forth between colors so you can play with that slightly if needed too.
Lazy pain in ass goliaths. That looked like me diving for a minute. Got one, yes. Reload, miss. Where did my first fish and shaft go. Ah shit. Goliath has my spear again. Dammit. You are a spearing God. Thanks for all the epic videos boss.
Hey James, we've never sold one but I'm talking to a well known gun Manufacturer about the possibility of producing a few. If it works out, they'll def be available with all the good stuff. Best, Dan
look how the red color of those speargun rubber bands are reflecting & easy to see ...what if you use a some sort of a tape or paint & make a band at the end of the spear ..so you can see & easy to find...just an idea
Sam, that's an interesting idea. Like painting or staining the last few inches of the stock Orange. I might give that a whirl and see how it goes. Best, Dan
N46820, interesting thought. I guess after dealing with them for almost 50 years, I might not react the way someone new to the sport would. I have a very healthy respect for them and never take one for granted. Best, Dan
Doyle, "Orange Rubbers", listen ya'll gotta stop, I can't laugh any more, sides hurting now! Seriously, glad you liked the video and thanks for the laughter! Best, Dan
Alan, I know it...lol.....I'm not superstitious but I'm changing the name of the spot in my plotter, we'll see how that works out next Spring! Best, Dan
His boat on a trailer but he can put in anywhere off the west coast of Florida . His Commercial license is for Fishing in the Gulf of Mexico , and most always he goes at least 75 miles off-shore .
If you don’t mind me asking, is your single band the same piece of rubber on the bottom of your gun? Just trying to figure out how to run a single band effectively to keep a good punch for bigger gags.
DS, I def agree with that. It's not one little thing that gets ya, it's 3-4 little things that add up to a big thing that get ya! Appreciate your comments and you watching! Best, Dan
Good stuff Dan as always. I agree with the deck shot and talk. But, what I would really appreciate is some closed captioning when you are mumbling underwater. I only want the closed captioning because I want to start running a bet line on how many letters compared to characters it would include. #$%&@! thing. Still got dibs on interviewing the gloves when they are retired. Good to see you growing, and I know it's a pain editing and posting, but lots of people appreciate it.
Thanks Oscar, I appreciate your comments. That CC stuff when I'm "mumbling" under water might need to be edited a little ! I've enjoyed posting and editing the videos, been a lot of fun! Thanks for watching! Best, Dan
Hey BA, it's a home made gun we make ourselves. Roughly based on an older Sea Hornet but utilizes better quality parts with tighter tolerances. Thanks for watching, Best, Dan
TE, it's a homemade gun we make ourselves. Roughly based on an older Sea Hornet but utilizing better quality parts. The spears are 7.5mm diameter and 60" long. In a nut shell, free shafting is much faster than line shafting. No method is best every time, but free shafting usually works better for us. Best, Dan
Hey Kemal, we do wear suits in the colder months. This time of year, the waters so warm in our area that they aren't required. I do know a couple of guys who wear them for abrasion protection though. We'll be back into them in 8-9 weeks! Yeah the Crew has been working together for 15-20 years and do a great job! Best, Dan
At 1:57 I saw the most shocking thing that I have ever seen on your channel, wow! You actually missed a fish?? I never thought that I would see something like this from you Dan.
Hey PW, well...the spear had to be bent, the sun was in my eyes, the fish zigged when it should have zagged, I actually killed the fish, it's the camera that recorded it wrong...lol. None of those are true, I just flat out missed it! Thanks for your comment, I enjoyed it! Best, Dan
Depends on your setup...gun muzzle length, spear length and weight, band qty and length and thickness, etc, plus are you freeshafting, float line, or reel? Make some targets out of something like soda (or water) bottles, and anchor them at different distances from a set shooting position. You’ll quickly figure out how far your setup will shoot accurately. If I’m using clear plastic bottles, I put some toilet paper in them so I can see them at a distance (it biodegrades very quickly if it gets into the water). I also do this if I make changes, such as going from 2 bands to 1 thicker one or changing rubber diameter, etc.
Dan, I know Goliats are protected, When a kid my dad shot a 200 Pds, and recall runing to neighbors and giving away 20 lbs chunks of fish. I shot a 300 lbs when 15 but lost it because it cut the nylon braid with rocks. Are they good to eat ? Now there are so may they bug us all. Hope they go of the protected list
Hey WK, the smaller ones are delicious. When they were legal, I disliked the meat off the larger ones due to the fatty layers throughout the fish. Although some of my buddies really liked the larger ones meat. To each his own I guess. They may open them up for a limited take again one day but I'm not holding my breath! Best, Dan
Protected - No take since 1990, so you can’t harvest them. Edible is another argument, since studies conflict about Ciguatera levels (poisoning from toxins, typically from dinoflagellates or microalgae). I know people who have been hospitalized from it, with neurological issues lasting nearly a year...personally, I don’t shoot or eat reef fish bigger than my arm to avoid getting Cig because of the bio-accumulation risk.
Justin, it's a home made gun we make ourselves. Roughly based on an older Sea Hornet but utilizing better quality parts and tighter tolerances. Best, Dan
Dan I also use to fish with tanks usually in depths over 150 ft. Now I am 75 and quit diving. I enjoy your videos very much brings back great memories. Also had a bends because used 2 tanks in a row and left the 3rd for decompression at 150 ft. The thing was 3rd tank was empty. A tip dont spend so much time stuck in bottom just kill and go 25 or 30 ft up were you will have more visibility and less nitrogen in your blood.
EDC, thanks, I'm glad you're enjoying the videos! That's an interesting story about your bends hit, hopefully it wasn't too bad! Good tip, I def try and stay up as high as possible, every foot counts! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Best, Dan
Love the on Deck shot after the dive. Keep those up.
I def will Bill, I like it as well and will def do that on all future dives! Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 thanks man for doing that just seen your answer to bills post your vids are awesome
I've gotten this day tattooed on me, the day that Dan missed a shot. Thanks for making the rest of us look bad for years. Great recovery on your cursed spot.
Mr Spicy, lordy I needed that laugh. Thanks for that! "Cursed spot", I like that too! I was already half paranoid diving there and now it'll be even worse. Lol. Thank Spicy! Best, Dan
Fantastic video as always,but you gave us extra bonus the view of your buddy, on the way to the surface.
Solo dive with air to 200' was always dangerous for me,but when l had a buddy diving with me ,it was a walk in the park...
Thanks Dan,you are simply the BEST!!!
Thanks Yiannis! Much appreciated! Best, Dan
Nice haul! This video is definitely not for PETA members, LOL. I guess pushing that rod through both eyes makes the fish like McMurphy in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest"?
Went spear fishing two days ago and shot better than ever just from watching your videos. Thanks for the content. Learned a bunch
Darren, that's great! Really glad you picked up a few tips! One of my favorite parts of posting these! Best, Dan
I just stumbled upon your channel Dan and love it. I first heard of you on Spearboard years ago when you were the buzz on there after shooting that huge Warsaw off a wreck in 400+' ...unbelievable stuff! Do not change a thing with your videos. I think they're perfectly edited, IMHO. Also, love the tips you throw in there every so often. PLEASE keep them coming brother.
Hey Henry, thanks! Really glad you're liking the videos! I will def keep the videos coming! We've had two Hurricanes and a TS in the GOM during the last month and it's played heck with the offshore conditions. Hopefully we'll catch a break soon and I'll post some new stuff up! Appreciate your words! Best, Dan
Had to wait all day to watch this video...my evening is made. Thanks!
Thanks SF! Glad you enjoyed! Best, Dan
Another great video Dan! Thanks for cranking them out lately!
MR HAP, thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! I've enjoyed posting them, been a lot of fun! Best, Dan
And you still haven't had a smooth hunt on the ledge , they made you work for this one . Nice work Dan .
Eli, it has to happen there someday! I might try it again in the Spring and see what happens! Best, Dan
Finally a miss you are human. Your accuracy is more than impressive. I've thought that your a robot until now
ELH, I still don't know how I missed that fish. Wasn't a difficult shot at all. That spot has always been tough on me! Lol. Thanks for your comments! Best, Dan
Nice gags Dan wish the laws would change on Goliaths. There are too many of them now. Great video just the same
Thanks David, yeah I think they could easily do a small open on them, maybe a lottery drawing or something, strictly rec, no commercial. I'd love to go with some rec guys and help out taking one! Best, Dan
Why waste two bullets on one fish 🐟????
It's great to see you enjoying your passion but I'm curious about your way to pick and choose but there's heaps of fish around you.
Ok, this answered one of my questions. “Do you guys have a rod over the boat as you dive”?. And I see you do.. hahaha .. that’s awesome. Great vid ..!!! The Goliath with your fish was insane.!
RRO, we do sometimes. Just gotta be careful with hooks and divers. Glad you enjoyed the video, those big Goliaths are quite a handful! Best, Dan
Topside pics, love it. Great job on another cool video, stay safe and keep up the good work, and I agree with El heffy
BT, I was hoping you'd see the deck footage. LOl. Glad you liked it. I'm planning on doing that with all future videos. Thanks for your comments and for watching. Best, Dan
Nice video, like the narrative that you added.
Thanks Ross! Best, Dan
The secret is out... He has trained jewfish to retrieve his shot fish (and return the shaft unbent as well)..
WAW2, another much needed laugh! Thanks for that! Quite a concept! The unbent shaft is the tricky part I think! Best, Dan
Good one...Wish I’d thought of that.👊🏻
Awesome vid!!! You definitely had to work for that one though. No smooth dives for you on this one. Thanks for sharing. Your videos are helping us Spearos thru this lockdown/pandemic. Be safe out there. Keep the vids coming
Thanks Shane! I appreciate you watching and also greatly appreciate your comments. Best to you also. Dan
Love the channel
Thanks StoneCold, much appreciated! Best, Dan
I enjoy the conversation when you get back to the boat... Thanx
MF5, thanks and so did I. Originally, I never planned to release any of these videos and just cut the Camera off before boarding. I'll def do deck footage on all future videos. Thanks for watching, Best, Dan
Soy practicante de la pesca submarina a pulmón libre,pienso que con botellas no tiene ninguna diversión y lo considero que hay que denunciar lo antes posible a este tipo de prácticas y no tengo comentarios más que hacer
Ellos practican la pesca comercial, que es legal en casi todas las partes del mundo. Quisiera verte pescando a 120 pies a pulmon. Todas las personas tienen una idea diferente de lo que es divertido o no. Que bueno que no tienes mas comentarios. The spearfishing is legal in many parts of the world.
that was great you got that fish back, great and funny stuff.
Thanks Sam! Glad you liked it! Best, Dan
Goliaths are just too damn lazy to work for a meal! Glad he spit your fish out as that would have been heartbreaking to lose a fish to them! First time I have seen a crew member with a rod onboard, Do they always fish while you are down? Guess I will have to subscribe as you now have me hooked! Great video and keep them coming! You are an awesome Harvester of the Ocean, a Fish Farmer if you will! LOL
Thanks MH, they are def an opportunistic feeder. My own fault for giving him the chance. We usually don't fish while diving but occasionally will if it's a large spot and we can safely keep the hook away from the divers. Best, Dan
Great video once again. Keep them coming!!
Thanks Jared! I am def planning on it! Best, Dan
Nice that you showed the fish on the boat 🐟
Lloyd, I liked it also. Going to do that every dive from now on! Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 appreciate it bro
That’s the first time in many hours I’ve seen YOU MISS😳
Hey Dan thanks as always for these amazing videos I love watching u shot these fish, but quick question that fish that normally try to eat the others u shoot can't this fish be eaten? An what it name ? And if yes why dont u shoot it
Hi Dan can you tell me why you don't harvest a goliath?
Everything you do is precise, which is addicting
Hey Tommy, yeah, steady as she goes is a good plan while spearing...getting fired up, excited and jerky usually means bad results. Including diminished catch and the increased possibility of a CO2 headache (also known as a crusher in the dive community). Best, Dan
Succes brother
Thanks LI! I appreciate you watching and your comment! Best, Dan
Great video. Can you tell me what speargun you are shooting?
He makes his own spear guns . Following the design of the old Sea Hornet but with better quality parts , and tighter tolerances . He weights the bottom of the gun so it almost stands up in the water when empty , and makes his own holders for the Powerheads .
Non ho mai pescato con le bombole
Thanks as always for a good show ✌️
I appreciate you watching Tony and am glad you liked the video. Best, Dan
The sea is full of fish. Wish I had the opportunity to go hunting in the sea
awesome as always.... hey man dont know what model gopro you have but if its fairly new you can enable your protune setting .. theres a few settings in there that you can set to keep your go pro from switching from blue to green like that. mine did the same thing but i have it dialed in over the past 5 or 6 weeks and have the settings for the most natural realistic look. as close to what im actually seeing down there as possible. if your intersted i can give you the settings to try out and see how you like just let me know. mines a hero 7 black
Jason, mines a Hero 6 Black and heck yeah, I'd def be interested in those settings. Thanks! Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 turn on pro tune... SHUTTER : auto / EV COMP : negative 1.5 / WHITE BALANCE : 4500K / ISO MIN : 100 / ISO MAX :1600 / SHARPNESS : medium / COLOR : GoPro
these will get you damn close to as natural as possible. or at least it does on my hero 7 should be close. if your camera pic is good but too light or dark change the EV comp .... go to negative 1 or negative 0.5 to let more light in for deeper dives. BUT the general settings i gave above have worked great and as close to what im actually seeing while diving. setting hope it works out lemme know the 4500k locks the go pro in and doesnt let it jump back and forth between colors so you can play with that slightly if needed too.
nice stringer Dan
good to see you are doing well
Thanks Scott! Much appreciated! Best, Dan
I always watch your video. Its so impressive. Watching here from philippines😊
MJP, that's awesome and much appreciated! Would enjoy watching some spearing action from over there as well! Best, Dan
Can you do a video of your speargun set up?
OV, yes I def will, probably this Fall when the Cold fronts start rolling in and I have some time. Best, Dan
Lazy pain in ass goliaths. That looked like me diving for a minute. Got one, yes. Reload, miss. Where did my first fish and shaft go. Ah shit. Goliath has my spear again. Dammit.
You are a spearing God. Thanks for all the epic videos boss.
Thanks Matt, darn, I'm laughing again. You guys comments today have been great! Really appreciate it! Best, Dan
Still want to buy a speargun from you. The loader for freeshafting is jusr wicked and fast.
Hey James, we've never sold one but I'm talking to a well known gun Manufacturer about the possibility of producing a few. If it works out, they'll def be available with all the good stuff. Best, Dan
Hi can i know what name of that fish you always want to catch. Because i notice u focused only to that fish
FL, our two main species are Gag Grouper and Black Grouper. Best, Dan
You’re using scuba tank, which I thought wasn’t allowed in spearfishing, but I might be wrong ..
Ace, normal and legal in many parts of the world. Best, Dan
oh, ok yea right that makes sense, thanks dan
look how the red color of those speargun rubber bands are reflecting & easy to see ...what if you use a some sort of a tape or paint & make a band at the end of the spear ..so you can see & easy to find...just an idea
Sam, that's an interesting idea. Like painting or staining the last few inches of the stock Orange. I might give that a whirl and see how it goes. Best, Dan
awesome vid thanx for sharing
MF50, thank you! I'm glad you liked it and appreciate you watching! Best, Dan
I know this sounds strange, but do you think you have a relationship with the sharks?
N46820, interesting thought. I guess after dealing with them for almost 50 years, I might not react the way someone new to the sport would. I have a very healthy respect for them and never take one for granted. Best, Dan
I love your videos, but this kind of spearfishing is illegal, isn't it?
TK, no , scuba spear fishing is legal in many parts of the world. Glad you like the videos. Best, Dan
Bolloks
It happen to the best of us, great video as always
Thanks NQ, Indeed it does! Hopefully not too often though! Best, Dan
new gun Dan? thx for the show, love it as always
Hey Captain, no it's the same gun, I just replaced the rubbers with some "glowing Orange" colored stuff. Sure makes the gun easy to locate! Best, Dan
What gun are you shooting
scusami perchè non prendi il goliath?
Just wish I could c more color while ur under d water...bt I still love how u hardly miss d spine or head...
STR88, maybe someday! I'm glad you like the videos! Best, Dan
Your mate is dangerous coming to the boat with a loaded speargun pointed in your direction
DW, I didn't see that, I'll def go back and check that out! Best, Dan
I see what you mean by not having an uneventful dive there ever, It’s those Orange Rubbers! lol
Doyle, "Orange Rubbers", listen ya'll gotta stop, I can't laugh any more, sides hurting now! Seriously, glad you liked the video and thanks for the laughter! Best, Dan
Yeah that spot was hard to hunt. But both you guys ended up with some nice fish. Good deal.
Thanks Joe! Someday it's going to go as smooth as butter there! Best, Dan
You jinxed it when you got it in your head that it’s never a smooth dive in that spot!
Alan, I know it...lol.....I'm not superstitious but I'm changing the name of the spot in my plotter, we'll see how that works out next Spring! Best, Dan
how do you mount your gopro?
What setup are you using? Besides doubles, are you using any special gas mixture? 18min is a while for a 120' dive.
Anthony, Just a single 120CF tank, and just a light Nitrox blend. Thanks for watching, Best, Dan
I feel much better about my spearing skills now knowing you have bad days too. 🤗
BR, that spot is never ever kind to me. Lol. I swear, some day I will have a smooth dive there! Glad you enjoyed it! Best, Dan
Hey Dan, great videos! Where are you guys out of?
His boat on a trailer but he can put in anywhere off the west coast of Florida . His Commercial license is for Fishing in the Gulf of Mexico , and most always he goes at least 75 miles off-shore .
How do you like the Suzuki 350's?
CT, so far I love them. Fantastic rough water performance and am burning over 15% less fuel than the V8's. Best, Dan
If you don’t mind me asking, is your single band the same piece of rubber on the bottom of your gun? Just trying to figure out how to run a single band effectively to keep a good punch for bigger gags.
Grayson, yes, both 25" long. You can swing that band over to double up if the situation calls for it and you have a few seconds! Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 that's a great idea!!
It always seems when one thing goes sideways a couple more follow. Good action!
DS, I def agree with that. It's not one little thing that gets ya, it's 3-4 little things that add up to a big thing that get ya! Appreciate your comments and you watching! Best, Dan
Dan MacMahon thanks D
If a snook thumps hard, a huge goliath will definitely thump hard. Never thought you'd hear it clearly under water
MrB, Yeah they are amazingly loud! Didn't take a rocket scientist to figure out what all the fuss was about! Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973
Great job standing your ground and not letting him get away with it
I'm rooting for you!
amazing
that shark didn't want to mess with the goliath...
MRB, yeah he probably out weighed him by 300 pounds! Best, Dan
Good stuff Dan as always. I agree with the deck shot and talk. But, what I would really appreciate is some closed captioning when you are mumbling underwater. I only want the closed captioning because I want to start running a bet line on how many letters compared to characters it would include. #$%&@! thing. Still got dibs on interviewing the gloves when they are retired. Good to see you growing, and I know it's a pain editing and posting, but lots of people appreciate it.
Thanks Oscar, I appreciate your comments. That CC stuff when I'm "mumbling" under water might need to be edited a little ! I've enjoyed posting and editing the videos, been a lot of fun! Thanks for watching! Best, Dan
Great video aa always
Thanks Omar! I appreciate you watching and your comments! Best, Dan
You are a god dam professional......blown away ....😮
Thanks FH, I'm glad you liked the video and appreciate your comments. Best, Dan
Them Goliaths are always pestering people
Tyler, yeah , even with the Shark I shouldn't have lost sight of that fish and gave the Goliath a chance. Glad he coughed it up! Best, Dan
What gun were you using? Looks really efficient.
Hey BA, it's a home made gun we make ourselves. Roughly based on an older Sea Hornet but utilizes better quality parts with tighter tolerances. Thanks for watching, Best, Dan
thanks for the content.
B3M, my pleasure. Thanks for watching, I really appreciate it! Best, Dan
what kind of gun is it that your using? I see the spears are rob Allen, what length? is it better not to Have Line attached?
TE, it's a homemade gun we make ourselves. Roughly based on an older Sea Hornet but utilizing better quality parts. The spears are 7.5mm diameter and 60" long. In a nut shell, free shafting is much faster than line shafting. No method is best every time, but free shafting usually works better for us. Best, Dan
Nice job Man, considering the circumstances .
Thanks Paul, someday I'll have a nice easy smooth dive there! Best, Dan
Guys, your teamwork is very nice. I follow you with pleasure. I wondered why you don't wear a wetsuit for all your dives. Safe dives for you.
Hey Kemal, we do wear suits in the colder months. This time of year, the waters so warm in our area that they aren't required. I do know a couple of guys who wear them for abrasion protection though. We'll be back into them in 8-9 weeks! Yeah the Crew has been working together for 15-20 years and do a great job! Best, Dan
Dan MacMahon Dan, thank you so much for writing me a reply and letting me know. I wish you an accident-free hunting and diving.
hard work man... Lol
Great job!
argreed
EL, thank you! Best, Dan
At 1:57 I saw the most shocking thing that I have ever seen on your channel, wow! You actually missed a fish?? I never thought that I would see something like this from you Dan.
Hey PW, well...the spear had to be bent, the sun was in my eyes, the fish zigged when it should have zagged, I actually killed the fish, it's the camera that recorded it wrong...lol. None of those are true, I just flat out missed it! Thanks for your comment, I enjoyed it! Best, Dan
How big would you say the AR was 8:25???
What kind of spear is this ?
Hey Nado, commercial spear fishing. The spear is a 7.5 mm Rob Allen free shaft, in case that's what you are asking. Best, Dan
Looking smooth so far😬
TAOW, I can only wish! It'll happen there some day! Best, Dan
What is a proper range to shoot a gag from? I know closer is better. I keep shooting from too far away
Depends on your setup...gun muzzle length, spear length and weight, band qty and length and thickness, etc, plus are you freeshafting, float line, or reel?
Make some targets out of something like soda (or water) bottles, and anchor them at different distances from a set shooting position. You’ll quickly figure out how far your setup will shoot accurately. If I’m using clear plastic bottles, I put some toilet paper in them so I can see them at a distance (it biodegrades very quickly if it gets into the water).
I also do this if I make changes, such as going from 2 bands to 1 thicker one or changing rubber diameter, etc.
can you please continue to show the fish after you get done with the dive
Hey Steve, yes that is now SOP on all future dives! Best, Dan
Question why dont you have a line attached to your spear?
Hey Max, free shafting just works better and is faster in this area. Best, Dan
Why are you shooting with tank when its illigel
M420, nope, it's perfectly legal here and many other parts of the world. Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 that so cool im jealous haha hehe in South Africa we have to free drive 😁 i'm still learning but its amazing 👌🌊
A bit of entertainment there...cheers.
Hey Stuart, it was def that! Glad it all kinda worked out. Some day I'm going to have a nice smooth dive there! Best, Dan
finally showing the catch and deck, keep that going please 🙏🏽
CC, thanks and I def will. Going to include deck footage as SOP on all future dives. Best, Dan
Nice. Save some fer the resta us. 🇺🇸
Thanks Todd, the way this year is going, we def will! Best, Dan
Dan, I know Goliats are protected, When a kid my dad shot a 200 Pds, and recall runing to neighbors and giving away 20 lbs chunks of fish. I shot a 300 lbs when 15 but lost it because it cut the nylon braid with rocks. Are they good to eat ? Now there are so may they bug us all. Hope they go of the protected list
Hey WK, the smaller ones are delicious. When they were legal, I disliked the meat off the larger ones due to the fatty layers throughout the fish. Although some of my buddies really liked the larger ones meat. To each his own I guess. They may open them up for a limited take again one day but I'm not holding my breath! Best, Dan
Nice brather.nex time im do like that
Thanks MTDS JR, glad you liked it! Best, Dan
GOLYAD NEDEN VURULMUYOR YASAKMI ?
Where is this at?
BP, Eastern Gulf of Mexico, off the West Coast of Florida. Best, Dan
Ilove spearfishing
MGL, gotta agree with you there! Best, Dan
what mask do you use sir? that can attach go pro to the mask
Hey Ming, I use a black "Gomask" that has the built in Stainless Steel mount on it. Very stable platform and has worked very well for me. Best, Dan
Dan MacMahon thankkk youu sirr!
Mr. Dan
How far offshore R u having to run to get to the middle grounds...
Gunner, the closest MG edge we have is about 70NM from the outer Marker. The Farthest edge is about 95 NM. Best, Dan
Kerapu jadi predator nya,, kalo di kita mah habis tu di sikat semua...
why are goliaths not edible ?
Protected - No take since 1990, so you can’t harvest them.
Edible is another argument, since studies conflict about Ciguatera levels (poisoning from toxins, typically from dinoflagellates or microalgae). I know people who have been hospitalized from it, with neurological issues lasting nearly a year...personally, I don’t shoot or eat reef fish bigger than my arm to avoid getting Cig because of the bio-accumulation risk.
Where do you get your powerheads
Per, I make ours, but SpearGods.com(727-432-1967) has a very similar set up for retail sale. Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 I figured you may have been making your own. I'll see what I can come up with then
What gun do you use?
Justin, it's a home made gun we make ourselves. Roughly based on an older Sea Hornet but utilizing better quality parts and tighter tolerances. Best, Dan
Extreme spearfishing !!! Hahahahahahaaa
PL, yeah, snorkeling within sight of land, with a 3 band roller gun and buoy gear is just so exciting in comparison. Thanks for watching, Dan
Extreme !!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAA
👍👍👍
SJEF. thank you! Really appreciate it! Best, Dan
Chaval asi cualquiera. APNEA. Juega limpio
yawn......