I grew up on the shore for the first 20 yrs of my life and climbed Rangitoto countless times for school trips , great to see the old stomping ground’s, watching from Okinawa Japan 👍🏻
Hey Colin that’s awesome! The Shore must have been so different 20 years ago, I’ve read many forums about how good the Snapper fishing from the rocks used to be. Japan is top of my list! Have wanted to go there all my life I’ll have to make it happen!
@@olliecraig-primalpursuit , check out Okinawa on the internet, I think you would love it . Near my house you can catch Mahi Mahi and other deep sea fish from the rocks . 2 spare rooms here bro if you need a place to stay 👍🏻
Yes it is , the fishing co-opt control the seas and yell and scream to the law when anyone does something that makes their work harder , because they use the argument of less fish for them to catch to feed the population 🙄 . Lots of people still do spear fishing but are just cautious not to advertise their catch when they make their way in .
hey ollie for your next mission you should take a smoker and smoke up a kahawai for dinner or lunch. thanks love your vids so much definitely inspired me to get in the water more
Hey Ollie! Shot my first fish last weekend. Can’t remember last time I was that stoked. A nice Pollock from Lofoten Norway. Baked it in the oven with some garlic butter and vegetables. Best meal I’ve had! I’ve learnt so much from your videos and I just wanted to thank you for the effort you put in and the tips and tricks you sometimes share. 😊
Hey Ole! Congratulations mate that's awesome!! I would love to go back to Norway! I was based in Kristiansund for some time on an explorer vessel. The guys speared lots of Pollock and Cod and I got some giant Scallops too! incredible country so beautiful will have to return. Any chance of Halibut up your ways? Might have to start planning a trip!
@@olliecraig-primalpursuit That's awesome! Yes, lot's of Halibut here in Lofoten. I think Daniel Mann made a video from one of his trips to Lofoten when he shot his first Halibut. I think you would love it here. I had some delicious Halibut at a restaurant here and it is by far one of the best fish I've ever tasted. As a beginner I'll not Spear a Halibut just yet but it's definitely a goal for the future.
Love it! Nice to see vids where the kill isn't the focus of the the video. You see the prepping, the nature and of course the DINNER! I'm always sad to see a pretty fish die but there's more to spearfishing than just that.
Great trip Ollie... I'm really surprised you found anything to be honest on Rangitoto being so close to Auckland and all that effluent run off from the harbour. I probably wouldn't eat the mussels that's just me.
Wow. Things have certainly changed since I lived there. Have you ever tried drying your fish, Ollie? I used to work with Indonesian fishers and they would always dry some of their catch. They would sometimes soak the dried fish before frying the fish. Really brings out the flavour . I love it.
Hey ollie hope everything is allright over there? Noticed be awhile since your last vid just thought check in to see if your going allright love your vids and miss them
You are still a young fella and i'm 54 now and used to fish around Rangitoto when I was a kid with my Dad. It was over fished and depleted even back then in the 80s..
Hey Ollie. Enjoying watching your videos! Just wondering how you have found the Seabuck wetsuits as far as durability, warmth and fit goes? Cheers Josh, Nelson
Cheers mate. Love my Seabuck suits mate. have been warmer and more durable than previous suits worn. Also, love the bonus of the built-in scupper system for taking a leak while out diving!
Hey mate check into your diet, that can have a big influence, especially just before a dive otherwise also look up on youtube, heaps of info about equalising. There is only a small amount of the population that actually have serious issues.
ill try this one ollie i saw you use a wooden roller gun .what i dont understand is when you loaded it you loaded 2 bands but you had 3 bands each side ,i dont get it how ? can any one tell me as i am thinking of converting 3 of my guns grumpy
i thought it was a bad idea to eat any filter feeder when there are alge blooms , in the UK its dont eat filter feeders unless there is an R in he month , opposite for you ofc ?
Epic stuff Ollie! I’ve just bought some gear so I can get out there, just curious what size gun you tend to use? I just purchased a 120cm from Wettie :) keep it up mate!
Great content mate, I'm moving to NZ soon - I'm a South African and was raised respecting all natural life coast and land. Would like to become a part of the NZ spearfishing and hunting community, would appreciate it if you can point me in the right direction. Cheers mate
Hi Albert awesome mate. You can check out the Facebook groups to start plenty of info and reading in there otherwise hit me up once you arrive I can help you get started
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I grew up on the shore for the first 20 yrs of my life and climbed Rangitoto countless times for school trips , great to see the old stomping ground’s, watching from Okinawa Japan 👍🏻
Hey Colin that’s awesome! The Shore must have been so different 20 years ago, I’ve read many forums about how good the Snapper fishing from the rocks used to be. Japan is top of my list! Have wanted to go there all my life I’ll have to make it happen!
@@olliecraig-primalpursuit , check out Okinawa on the internet, I think you would love it . Near my house you can catch Mahi Mahi and other deep sea fish from the rocks . 2 spare rooms here bro if you need a place to stay 👍🏻
@@colinswainson9882 Thanks mate, Spearfishing is illegal though right? Would be cool just to go for a freedive however!
Yes it is , the fishing co-opt control the seas and yell and scream to the law when anyone does something that makes their work harder , because they use the argument of less fish for them to catch to feed the population 🙄 . Lots of people still do spear fishing but are just cautious not to advertise their catch when they make their way in .
hey ollie for your next mission you should take a smoker and smoke up a kahawai for dinner or lunch. thanks love your vids so much definitely inspired me to get in the water more
Hey Ollie! Shot my first fish last weekend. Can’t remember last time I was that stoked. A nice Pollock from Lofoten Norway. Baked it in the oven with some garlic butter and vegetables. Best meal I’ve had!
I’ve learnt so much from your videos and I just wanted to thank you for the effort you put in and the tips and tricks you sometimes share. 😊
Hey Ole! Congratulations mate that's awesome!! I would love to go back to Norway! I was based in Kristiansund for some time on an explorer vessel. The guys speared lots of Pollock and Cod and I got some giant Scallops too! incredible country so beautiful will have to return. Any chance of Halibut up your ways? Might have to start planning a trip!
@@olliecraig-primalpursuit That's awesome! Yes, lot's of Halibut here in Lofoten. I think Daniel Mann made a video from one of his trips to Lofoten when he shot his first Halibut.
I think you would love it here. I had some delicious Halibut at a restaurant here and it is by far one of the best fish I've ever tasted. As a beginner I'll not Spear a Halibut just yet but it's definitely a goal for the future.
The cooking was a great way to finish👍🏼
Isn't spring soo cool. And ahead is summer! Thanks for uploading. Love your enthusiasm
Cheers Gary. Summer is very close!
Love it! Nice to see vids where the kill isn't the focus of the the video. You see the prepping, the nature and of course the DINNER!
I'm always sad to see a pretty fish die but there's more to spearfishing than just that.
Another top quality vid bro. Love your work.
Thanks mate 🤙
Dip looks primo! On the list to make
very nice underwater man. ı wish ı will dive one day there. Hi from TURKEY
Nice fish dip, definitely gonna try that :) Your vids are top notch.
Thanks guys. Enjoy!
The cook up looked really interesting Olli, I’ve never tried it, i might have to giv it a go, I might leave the lemon seeds out though haha😂🤣
Haha my secret ingredient 🤣 it goes really good. A bit better in the the blender though!
Love watching your vids your a bloody ledgend 👍
any recomendations for dive spots near auckland
It might be a Spenglers Trumpet Snail, not certain though. Some kind of big whelk for sure
Knobbed Triton Snail (Charonia lampas) they eat starfish which eat mussels
That fish dip looked super easy, great little one to remember 👍
Sure is mate!
nice mate , love the vids
Excellent video 👍well done, Ollie 🌊🐠
Thanks Larissa! Always watching! Thanks for your kind comments like always!!
Thanks for the video. Good to see
Your The Man Ollie 🤙
Love your content bro keep up the great work 💪
bro that cook up looked like it could hit the spot all day🔥& simple💯
Yeah bro simple is the only way! For me anyway 🤣 goes better in the blender too bro
Im cant wait to try this out bro🤤
Loving the content too💯
Outa interest, do you think the gulf is mainly overfished from recreational or commercial fishing?
Not sure mate no doubt bit of both. Surely some easy steps to make eg a no take period while they are spawning on spring… it’s rediculous
@@olliecraig-primalpursuit Yeah man, 100% agree.
I’ll give the steamed fish dip thing a go and let you know what I think. Looks pretty good.
Great clip 👌 👍
Great trip Ollie... I'm really surprised you found anything to be honest on Rangitoto being so close to Auckland and all that effluent run off from the harbour. I probably wouldn't eat the mussels that's just me.
Haha yep a little too close to the city 😅 few fish around if look hard enough though!
@@olliecraig-primalpursuit the scavengers of the sea lol but geez great score on that snaps👌 love how you prepped it for a tasty kai good job😋🤗
Yeow! mad. been waitin for this for a couply weeks
Sorry guys! Weather has been crap!
Hey bro , love your channel and follow you heaps , tip for your fish dip, try adding a block of Philly creamcheese 🤙
That sound very good! Will try next time !
Wow. Things have certainly changed since I lived there.
Have you ever tried drying your fish, Ollie? I used to work with Indonesian fishers and they would always dry some of their catch. They would sometimes soak the dried fish before frying the fish. Really brings out the flavour . I love it.
Hey mate I have never tried that! might have to give it a go!
Hey ollie hope everything is allright over there? Noticed be awhile since your last vid just thought check in to see if your going allright love your vids and miss them
Hey, What is your go to speargun? Great cook up. Looks yum!
Yeah that looks deeelish!
Sure was!
You are still a young fella and i'm 54 now and used to fish around Rangitoto when I was a kid with my Dad.
It was over fished and depleted even back then in the 80s..
Ít rangitoto lighthouse anh gỗ đo kína bro?
Hey Ollie. Enjoying watching your videos! Just wondering how you have found the Seabuck wetsuits as far as durability, warmth and fit goes? Cheers Josh, Nelson
Cheers mate. Love my Seabuck suits mate. have been warmer and more durable than previous suits worn. Also, love the bonus of the built-in scupper system for taking a leak while out diving!
Hey Ollie! Love the video! You have an good tips for equalizing? That’s been an issue I’ve been struggling with while spearfishing
Hey mate check into your diet, that can have a big influence, especially just before a dive otherwise also look up on youtube, heaps of info about equalising. There is only a small amount of the population that actually have serious issues.
@@olliecraig-primalpursuit awesome! Thank you for the advice. Keep up the great content, love watching!
Get at it bei! Mean mahi Ollie
Thanks Elijah 🤙
Good fish
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I'm going out for fish around rangitoto Island is diving for crays and kinas any good there
ill try this one ollie i saw you use a wooden roller gun .what i dont understand is when you loaded it you loaded 2 bands but you had 3 bands each side ,i dont get it how ? can any one tell me as i am thinking of converting 3 of my guns grumpy
Hey mate it had a normal loop rubber band as well as the single roller rubber hence the 3 each side
Ols!, you moved to a Rob Allen carbon roller. how are you finding it? Im considering it...
Have been using it for few years now. My favourite speargun. Pair with 14mm bands and 6.5mm shaft it’s super smooth and powerful
i thought it was a bad idea to eat any filter feeder when there are alge blooms , in the UK its dont eat filter feeders unless there is an R in he month , opposite for you ofc ?
Unsure mate never heard anything like that down here. Only common sense not to eat them right next to a city/storm water outlets etc
@@olliecraig-primalpursuit are your algae blooms poisonous ? they are in the UK USA and OZZ...
That's a Whelk or Pupu , good eating. Cooked Sliced they are yummy .
Pūtātara / Knobbed Triton Snail (Charonia lampas) they eat starfish which eat mussels
Thank you.
Great! I was hoping you were going to post a video .
Sorry weather has been a bit rough!
@@olliecraig-primalpursuit Not complaining. Of course your filming is contingent upon the conditions.Safety first.Just happy you posted a video.
Epic stuff Ollie! I’ve just bought some gear so I can get out there, just curious what size gun you tend to use? I just purchased a 120cm from Wettie :) keep it up mate!
Hey Paul thanks mate! Yeah a 120cm is a great size gun for North Island (as long as not too dirty water) good luck out there !
Awesome thanks Ollie, you’re the man!!
When are you planning to head up north next ollie?
When this bloody weather settles!!
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Ollie: see that snapper 10 metres away in the sea weed?
Me: pitch black
Ollie: got em
Snapper ceviche is delicious if you've ever got the time for it!
Had many a time! Love snapper ceviche!
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Fuck yes! Been hanging out for another episode.
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Ollie's a crack shot. Practice makes perfect!
Looked like a Pacific triton shell
Knobbed Triton Snail (Charonia lampas) they eat starfish which eat mussels
The fishing rod line is just for tying the fish up when your spearing underwater ;)
Haha 😂
Great content mate, I'm moving to NZ soon - I'm a South African and was raised respecting all natural life coast and land. Would like to become a part of the NZ spearfishing and hunting community, would appreciate it if you can point me in the right direction. Cheers mate
Hi Albert awesome mate. You can check out the Facebook groups to start plenty of info and reading in there otherwise hit me up once you arrive I can help you get started
@@olliecraig-primalpursuit Perfect, much appreciated. Ill bring you a pet Lion as a gift of thanks lol. cheers
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Some of us like it before we watch it because we already know it's going to be good content 😂
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Assalamulaikum.
Hey my name is JP I live in the USA I'm from cabo verde i like you live ⭐👍 I want to invite to my country
I’ll come to Cabo one day for sure!
After complaining that there are no fish, you shoot the only one left…
😂😂 for too eat bro 😅
Hello, my name is Sergey, I'm from Ukraine, Kharkov. I have long been your content. I want to ask you for help to leave the country.
I enjoy watching your content mate, but maybe consider not taking low percentage shots if you dislike fish tearing off as much as you claim to
Awesome man....used to long line in the gulf..got $30 a basket for snapper lol...that tells you how long ago it was.