Spearfishing New Zealand Ep. 2: Solo to the Coromandel 

Mate, you've sure got a pair off oversized tempered steel ones, and humble, and generous with the results of your efforts, Salute from an old spearo from Aotearoa who didn't own a GoPro.

Holy.. One of the best spearfishing videos I have ever seen.. It's inspiresional, It makes you feel free and alive. Good job man keep doing what you love, you are the best.

Dan! That was theeeee most exhilarating RU-vid video I have ever seen! You’re story telling and the footage is amazing, the epic music and editing, and just the epic battle between man and beast, that so so so freaking rad, sharing this with all of my dive buddies and my brother. Holy moly Dan well done you’re inspiring!

Bula from 🇫🇯...i just love the guts in the glory of the catch...A true example of a determined winner.

Best spearfishing video on RU-vid. 24min video. Felt like 5min video. It was that good. Thanks for the upload.

Best feeling in the world when you come home and your family is all looking at you happy and amazed by the fish you caught.

dude for 6.5k vids they r actually insane u deserve way more man keep it up

one of the rarest true RU-vid worthy videos in my opinion, great work Dan and keep them coming my friend, love from Florida

Im a few years late but I really enjoyed watching this :) !!!

Dan, you're the man!! Boy you had me on the edge of my seat. You are really brave and skilled. Bless.

WICKED vid bro! loved the epic battle with the kingi and the suprise visit from the bronzie. hope you enjoyed your time here in nz. we are blessed to call this place home. and you have shown people how natural and native nz still is. look forward to the next ep.

Hello Adventureman Dan, I am impressed with the way you edit your videos, as this is an important record of your achievements and your sharing given to those who have aided your participation in all the foreign regions that you have fished in. Not often does one meet the do-gooding person that he really is. Thank you for being true to all those that have aided you and your many recorded videos. This type of lifestyle is available to the young fit well-intentioned persons such as your good self. Later in your life, this youthful pursuit can readily become a documentary (recall your excellent editing skills) but mostly a fine record of your endeavors as a young adventure-man Dan. Great efforts and results Dan. Old William.

Wow!!! The first spearfishing video I've seen and it's amazingly breathtaking. Editing, music, quality, narration, everything just solidly awesome. Cheers bro!!!

That’s my home town , it’s good that the people who gather it’s resources share it with the locals , there will always be elders from the area waiting for some fresh fish to be dropped off , keep up the good vids 🤙🏽

Great video! Just added this to my bucket list. "It's a donkey!!" Lol epic fish congrats!

Good on you Dan feeding the people with your catch and not wasting anything!

Wow. Glad your going for it! It felt like I was living this experience with you.

Surely one of the most extraordinary videos I've seen for the year. Takes a whole lot of balls to do what you do. Keep it up. Can't wait to see more. 🙏

Dan the Man! Awesome watch bro top marks, NZ born and breed myself. Good to have a humble dude like your self, enjoy & respect this majestic country. Also sharing your catch with the locals is the kiwi way,looking forward to ep3. ps; Crayfish 'Kaura' not Lobster ;) :D

I have never seen such a beautiful encapsulation of adventure in a video before and for I thank you very much. Subscribed for sure.

Mate that's so awesome to see you sharing your catch with the locals. Well done 👍

Beautiful story highly recommend more of these storys i was really touched by this good stuff mate!

Great fish, great fight, great footage! Must have been such a thrill.

greatest spearfishing vid out there and the yellowtail tops it off. A big one like that is on my bucket list. very inspirational , intense and calming at the same time. Keep up the good work

I've watched a lot of spearfishing clips and this is one of the best ever. top job.

Amazing journey, great fish harvested big battles in great spirt, thanks for sharing your passion and nothing wasted. I love it!

amazing video. It was like a movie, from the narrations to the action. loved it. 👍

Thoroughly enjoyed your story. The video was extremely well produced. Nice work and thanks for sharing.

What a great video Dan, and that kingfish you shared on Coromandel (the first one) was absolutely delicious. Thanks for that! I will buy a speargun today and will give it a go in Italy. Thanks for the inspiration. Keep up the good work! Greetings from the german guy from that Coromandel Camp ground (big blond guy in the background of that group pic)

Awsum movie n story n good job it was a pleasure watching it you’ve been to beautiful places

Great Catch! Excellent storytelling and video documentation!

Nice! What a great and exciting adventure that you will remember for the rest of your life. Great job!

UN-REAL ! This is one of the best vids on youtube I've seen! So stoked for you man, also noticed you using the bubbablade ! Have one myself, so good !

Great video, watched with my kids and video gives me hope for my future dreams, thank you!

Amazing trip and spearfishing adventure! Thanks for sharing this! I can't wait to go back to NZ..didn't spearfish at the time, but got introduced by locals to rock fishing for King and Snapper and had the time of my fishing life.

Amazing video. Absolutely beautiful thank you for taking us on your adventures, I’m a kiwi living in Aussie and this just makes me want to move home. I miss living off the land

Balls of steel with that shot at 830. Goodluck on your west coast tour.

A video worth watching and a channel worth following. Was like been there with you all the time. Thank you!

As a old "Yellowtail" fisherman from So.Cal. That's one hell of a fish. Congratulation !

One of my most favourite videos Ive ever seen. After a year Im still loving it

That was a great video. Thank you for sharing that.

BEST SPEARO VIDEO I HAVE SEEN EVERYTHING IS JUST PERFECT THIS IS HOW ITS DONE NO DOUBT THANK YOU!!!

I really enjoyed this beautiful film please continue making more

best spear fishing video ive ever seen so inspirational, much respect! keep up the amazing work

I really enjoyed this, and you're awesome

That was exciting, you have bigger kahunas than me! I'm from NZ and visited all those areas in a campervan, but I'd never have the stones to jump in there and fight off sharks. Nice catch.

This is absolutely incredible bro! You're an inspiration

I’ve lost count how many times I watched this vid, luv it👍🤙

its seems that u diving alone sometime be careful dude

I have to say , this is so inspiring , and sharing your catch with others is very kind, really appreciate this video man .

Great Video and excelent narration... Good job.... but diving alone is dangerous for your safety bro

Amazing video I live in new zealand in Kaitaia and found your videos about 2 weeks ago and been waiting for episode 2 ever since can't wait for episode 3

Great footage and excellent narration.. Thank you.. But stop diving alone.. Shit really does happen, especially to the best of us..

I appreciated you counting your blessings in the beginning, what a terrific mentality. Loved the video brother

u r simply amazing.. Bro God Bless You...

Only came across this video today, but truly enjoyed it! Great video, and awesome job on catching that fish! The more I see of spearfishing, the more tempting it becomes, it seems.

I applaud your adventurous spirit and share your passion for exploring new places. You might consider the long term impact of exposing dive spots for the short term benefit of self promotion. It's a small world and it's getting smaller thanks to the internet. Nice job landing that fish.

Man. Great video. Amazing footage. Keep doing these long videos. Unreal

Wicked vid!iv seen a white pointer at sprits bay once

Now that was worth watching. Epic and Inspiring. Makes me want to go on an Adventure of my own. Good work mate!

The dislikes are from people jealous and too afraid to do this My respect ✊

Nicely edited vids mate, best speargishing vids ivd seen. Well done

You did well brother and welcome to to New Zealand

WOW!! I am totally impressed with your 77 pound fish! You killed it!!! I am a certified diver. YOU ROCK!!! I subscribed.....

I love spear fishing but I can’t hold my breath for long meaning I can’t go deep enough to get any good fish

What a fantastic video mate. I saw all of the pics back when you caught your big kingie. I hadn't realised you had made such amazing videos. Great work, I will be hitting the subscribe button!!!

Absolutely amazing footage, editing and narration. Please be careful when you’re out there by yourself.

Super, I liked it very much, also the way you deal with the fish brain hehe, Really interesting video, make more mate!

Waiting for the next episode man! Great videos

Fantastic! So exciting to watch!

Great Video 😃 Thanks for sharing with us 👌 👍 👍 👍

These videos are such high quality deserves so many more views

Great vid !! I just subscribed !!

Wow what a fight 👏 much respect to you man. Awesome to watch and thank you for sharing 👍

Wicked Vid .. NZ is such a beautiful place to live ❤

WOW!......What an amazing video. Congrats on your new PB Dan. New Zealand is such a beautiful place and untouched too.

If you put your fingers in their eye sockets it turns them off so you can dispatch them.

Great job and a great fish. I hope you catch many more. And yes you seem like a great person so be careful.

8:20 part gave me chills....

Hey Dan.. that was a super hand fight with that HOGGER.. 77 pounds.!! Glad the sharks didn't get it.........That was funny that you pulled the other one out of the sharks menu

Felt like I was watching a TV show on National Geographic

Nothing like having an 8" fillet knife and a 30 lb. yellowtail both flopping around violently on your belly ? Epic battle of the monster Yellowtail, Dan and your camera placement for viewers to enjoy the battle is brilliant ! (Getting tangled up in your line is a frightening prospect) Terrific video and so cool you prepare a tray of sashimi/sushi for the locals !

remind me of the old man and the sea by earnest hemingway.

An awesome journey. And also interacting with the comments years later! You really are amazing

This was not a waste of my time nice video

One of our more scenic and peaceful places is the coromandel, nice video, I'm looking forward to the next place and fish.

why are all spearfishing videos so dramatic?

Haha, "that's a donkey" the bro in tinny yells. Solid Dan the man.

Hey mate just viewed this video....fantastic clip and very enjoyable. I travelled NZ for a couple of months 3 years back and since have adopted spearfishing as my favourite past time. I will be going back the end of this year, pretty much to do what your video summarises!!! great inspiration mate. Keep up the good work :)

Man, what a happy coincidence to discover your channel! Beatiful images and fantastic fight!

intense video man well done one of the best spearing videos I've seen

Watching this abit late but stocked it popped up in my feed! Great video. Good watch

hey dan awesome video man, your living the good live:) cant wait until next july when i can get back into the water... keep on posting stuff like this! all the best, edgar

Came across your channel man. Great content AMAZING fish and skill. Keep up the great work brother!!

Thank you very much for sharing, really great video.

Epic vid bro, thanks for sharing with the world, stay safe and stay humble! AND STAY SALTYYYYYY 🦈

Davvero delle belle avventure. Catture fantastiche in un mare davvero difficile ma ricco di pesce.

wow what a great movie!! One of the best videos I have seen in a while! And biiig congrtas to that awesome catch! One hell of a fight :-)

Hello my friend hope you are well and having a great day so far. Just found you today and really pleased we have your videos are awesome bro. You must do more, this has fantastic footage and great editing skills too. Keep up the good work bro. Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us really appreciate it. Wow love fish soooo much. Take care and stay safe my friend, catch up soon God bless you 🙏❤️👍

Very great video. I miss spearfishing