you got me fired up.... its been so long since i been under water. Corona really threw a wrench in my plans at the end of last season and i HATE the cold so its warming up enough now i can get after it... cannot wait to have a few AJ strung up
Hey Jason, heck yeah, water temp's are def on the way up. I was pleasantly surprised that the water temp on the MG was 67 degrees, sure beats the high 50's we had last trip! Best, Dan
The vis! and the first shot! Dan, I suppose you get dived out from time to time, but a banger like that has to put you back in your happy place. And we're all happy to tag along! cheers!
Hey Zeke, that's the best visibility I've seen in that area in quite a few years, and the water was 3-4 degrees warmer than I anticipated it being! Flat seas and very few Sharks, def put a grin on my face! Glad you liked it and thanks for your comments! Best, Dan
I like your country role and restrictions of fishing limits which keep your blue water always rich with fish, good bless you all.best of luck and good job Dan 💖
Thanks KS! Much appreciated. It's true that American Commercial Fishermen are the most regulated in the world, but like you said, it's the primary reason we have a strong, healthy fishery! Best, Dan
Perfect amount of lead with that shot on the last hog fish Dan. Absolutely nutted that sucker. Take care champion as some great whites have been seen in your region recently. Cheers
BF44, dude I'm still laughing after reading your comments! Trying to figure out if it's a good thing the videos are putting people (and dogs) to sleep!? All kidding aside, super glad you're enjoying the videos! Best, Dan
Always happy to see more content from you! I have to admit that the Middle Grounds videos are some of my favorites. Nice to see if you when you’re not racing the computer on a really deep dive. Sometime in the future could we possibly get a video of you walking us through your gear setup and maybe a quick boat tour? Thanks for all the great videos!
TJ75, thank you! Glad you're enjoying the videos! The MG videos have a special spot in my heart too! Yes, I can def do the gear set up video. I need to do one on the gun as well, if a few people get a couple of tips, that would be great. Best, Dan
Hey Atmm89, lol, yeah, they were moving 1/4 mile to drop another diver. Thanks for the kind words, enjoyed getting out and posting a video. Planning on posting a lot this summer! Best, Dan
That was a nice catch. It's funny when you see a video of a fish but you can't really tell just how big it is until you get it topside. Nice video Dan. Good to see you back action.
Thanks Will, I'm really glad I listened to some of you guys and let the camera run on the boat for a minute or two. Glad you liked the video! Best, Dan
Hey Michael, thanks brother. It was great to get back out there! Weather should start moderating after this month and it can't come soon enough! Best, Dan
Thanks Gary, you're right, those Orange Bands really help in locating the gun in dim/dirty water. Just another small advantage that can make a real difference! Glad you liked the video! Best, Dan
Thanks Captain! I guess if you do something for almost 50 years, you have to improve a little anyway! I appreciate you watching and your comments! Best, Dan
Can’t get enough of your videos, Dan! What incredible bottom structure...almost resembles giant oyster beds. Question please...what’s the gag season for commercial fishermen? Thanks again and please stay safe!
Hey AA, thanks, glad you liked the video! The Commercial Grouper Fishery is managed under an IFQ system. There is no closed season. The yearly total allowable catch (TAC) commercial limit right now for Gags is 925,000 pounds. I believe that's about 39% of the entire Gag catch limit. The remaining 61% is allocated to Charter and Recreational fishermen. Best, Dan
Hey Michael, how you doing over on the other side of the world! Hope things are going your way! Thanks for your words, it was great getting offshore! Best, Dan
Dang Dan you could have filled the boat with fish. I enjoyed the video brother it’s nice when you can have more bottom time. Keep them coming cause they make my day when I see your name pop up
Thanks David, after diving deep all Summer, it is kinda strange to do 15 minutes on the bottom and still have 20 more available. It does become normal after a dive or two though! Thanks for your words, much appreciated! Best, Dan
Dom, they thin out here this time of year (Winter). Just not too many around. I'm sure they'll be showing up in 6 weeks or so and they'll be plenty of video opportunities! Best, Dan
Hey WM1, they really do. I think it's because they usually only use their pecs for forward movement. They just seem to cruise with no apparent body/tail movement. Def cool to see! Best, Dan
Hey SB, that is a very scenic spot! I think I broke the surface around 22-23 minutes which is 5-7 minutes longer than "normal" for that area. Nice to have that much bottom time available! Best, Dan
Hey Jim, yeah some people think a big Hog is a slow moving fish and they usually are. Lightly tick one with a shaft and I doubt there's very many fish that are faster 0-30 than a big male Hog. That big flat muscular tail can flat out move when they're scared! Best, Dan
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Dan another great vid! What gun do you use and I presume it is modified to hold the extra spears and other attachments? I love the way you quickly put on a light and or a PH. Insights on your gun make and set up are much appreciated. Thanks!
Thanks GC, it's a homemade gun we make ourselves. I recently ordered a gopro tripod and will try really hard to make a few "how to" videos including one on the gun. Best, Dan
Sometimes I think how awesome would it be to swim like a fish or fly like a bird... and then I see something like this, and then I'm just glad to be at the top of the food chain.
Hey LL, I'm glad you're enjoying the videos! Yes, once, nobody's fault but mine, I broke the rules and paid the price. No lasting problems but nothing I'd ever want to do again. Probably 10 years ago and no further issues. Best, Dan
Hey Dan. Great video again. I was wondering if you or anyone reading this could recommend a good first time spear gun? Targeting hogs and grouper. Thanks in advance!
Hey 208, lol, sometimes my fish buyer will nudge me towards a certain species but usually he's happy to buy whatever we bring in. 2-3 day old speared fish are superior to all other commercially caught fish (IMHO of course)! I actually try and avoid the really big AJ's, they're hard to handle on the boat, really chew the ice up and are vastly better spawners for the species. I will take a big one occasionally but prefer the 40-60 pound fish. Best, Dan
Rob, I really enjoy free shafting . I know there's some boats that basically PH almost everything. I just never wanted to go down that road. I usually PH the AJ's because it's extremely hard to free shaft them effectively on a regular basis. While a bottom fish will usually rock up if not stoned on the first shot, AJ's will usually swim off, taking the spear with them. If one does swim off, the entire school will usually follow him as well. The other plus of PowerHeading jacks is they're dead instantly (no lactic build up) and they also bleed out almost instantly, both of which result in a superior fillet! Best, Dan
Hey Stuart, usually no more than once a year, sometimes several years (or more) between visits. With diveable waters extending out over 100 miles and 400 miles up and down the length of Florida's West coast, there's just no reason to hit any spot on a regular basis. Best, Dan
Hey dan, big fan just wondering how you make your power-heads, almost looks like a fuel line that holds the round and a drilled out piece of aluminum? Would like to either make some or buy some. Thanks, jacob
Hey JS, yeah I have a machine make the aluminum casinds and use GoodYear air hose for the rubber. Neptonics (813-867-3250) and Spear Gods (727-432-1967) both have similar ones for retail sale. Best, Dan
Nelson, it's a machines 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 thanks for the info, me and my friend just got back into diving and spearfishing, came across your vids and loved them. Going to try free shifting this year and see how it works out.
Can someone please tell me where to find the powerhead holder he has. And info on the quick change powerheads. Awesome dive by the way. Keep the videos a rolling in
Hey Dillon, I bought a hunk of Rubber (they called it a bump stop for a large truck) at Northern Tool and just cut out a piece. Drilled it out with a drill bit matching the O/D of my powerheads. Easy Peasy. I've been using 7.62/54R cartridges for several decades. They do a great job for us. Neptonics (813-867-3250) and Spear Gods (727-432-1967) both sell a similar product. Best, Dan
Hi Dan, I'm Juan and from Spain, we fish hard which is different but I really like your videos, but you could shorten the time of your life and show more the fish on the surface of the boat to see the real sizes of the fish like in this thanks for your videos
Hey Juan, glad you like the videos. Originally, I had no intent to ever post these videos on YT. So I always cut the camera off upon reaching the surface. When COVID came along, I thought, why not post a few videos during this crappy time, so I did. Quite a few viewers suggested that I leave the camera running and capture some deck footage. so I started doing that late last year. All future videos will def have deck footage with them! Best, Dan
I know you went through many of shafts but.since you start to use rob allen shafts how many you bent or has failed you. Pros an cons for the flopper on top vs bellow?
Kevin, I love the RA shafts. RA worked with me and let me custom design what I wanted. They're very strong and extremely hard to bend. Because I prefer a 7.5mm diameter, it's basically impossible to make a SS shaft in that diameter that will hold up to medium sized bottom fish and not turn into a pretzel. Because they're not SS, if you ever do manage to bend one, you can usually bang it out straight. The only drawback to them is like every other non SS shaft, they will eventually rust. No big deal to me, all their major advantages easily outweigh that. As far as top or bottom mounted floppers, I have mine made top mounted. The reason is that every gun I've ever used had the flopper on top and I'm used to it that way. I doubt that it makes a real difference either way, but one things for certain. The flopper position absolutely makes the shaft fly a certain way. All other factors being identical, a top mount will fly differently than a bottom mount. All of us acclimate to how our guns shoot. If you're used to a bottom mount, than I'd stay the course. The same with top mounts. Best, Dan
Paul, lol, I def was! Last dive of a multi day trip, pushing a 7mm suit, 12 pounds of lead into full moon current all trip. Man, I was toast! Enjoyed every minute of it though! Best, Dan
Thanks SD, yes, permitted commercial spearfishing boat. This is my 22 year doing it for a living. Getting close to the end but man what a ride it's been! Thanks for your comments and question. Best, Dan
Hey Mark, it was 67F which is pretty warm for that area, this time of year. Pretty big difference from last trip when it was in the high 50's. Much more enjoyable! Best, Dan
Hey PD, we use a 7.62/54R cartridge. Russian round that is a rimmed cartridge, like a revolver bullet. Roughly equivalent in power to an American 30:06. When diving in deeper water, pistol bullets won't cut it, not enough powder and thus not enough gas expansion. For example at just 33FSW you only get 50% of the gas expansion that you'd get at the surface, at 99FSW, you only get 25%, etc....the deeper you go, the less "bang" you get. Best, Dan
Hey William, PH's are legal for food fish in Federal waters (over 9nm offshore) in the GOM. There are a few areas called stressed zones where you have to be past either 60'or 120' to legally use them. Same rules apply to either Recreational or Commercial fishers. Best, Dan
Hey Ross, AJ's are one of the few fish that have a trip poundage limit. Others are managed by an IFQ system or by a "head count" quantity limit. I always try and stay well under the limit, don't need any LE problems! Weighing larger fish like AJ's on a rocking boat is problematic at best, always a good idea to stay well under the TAC. Best, Dan
The covering of the tip is called a Powerhead , and it puts out a powerful burst of energy that helps kill a bigger fish faster . They also help for defense if a shark comes by .
Brady, I'm not sure I understand what you're saying, we call a shot that instantly kills a fish, a "stone" shot which we try to do with almost every shot. Are you referring to killing the fish with a knife or spike before placing onto the stringer? Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 With a knife, but after it's on the stringer. That's what I do. It minimizes quite a bit of suffering (which, in my book, is the moral basis for existence) and doesn't add more than 8 seconds per fish to my dive. I know time is a lot more precious down deep where you are, so I understand why you don't though. Just a thought for folks in the comments, mainly. Cheers, thanks for the vid sir.
Hey Scott, so true about the Bulls! I'm sure they've already started North though. They should start showing up in numbers mid April in these parts! Almost time to head West! Best, Dan
Mannnnnnn I like seeing you shoot those hogfish! Makes my mouth water. We went out last Friday and shot some nice ones....and some of the biggest mangrove snapper I've ever seen.
JP, lol, now I'm Hungry! I agree 100%, hard to beat fresh Hog Fish! We've been seeing some really big Mangroves as well, looks like it's going to be a great year for them! Best, Dan
He's Backkkkkkkk👍
Boom boom boom, out goes the lights.
Good to see your vids again 😁
Thanks Tony, it was great to get a weather window and get out for a couple of days. Better than average conditions as well! Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 thank you very much they are very entertaining
Way to fill the market with fillets bro..nice dive thanks for taking us along...
Thanks MDV, glad you liked it! Best, Dan
Thank you, Dan! This took me away from my desk for a bit. Beautiful dive!
Thanks SF, glad you liked it and I appreciate your comments! Best, Dan
you got me fired up.... its been so long since i been under water. Corona really threw a wrench in my plans at the end of last season and i HATE the cold so its warming up enough now i can get after it... cannot wait to have a few AJ strung up
Hey Jason, heck yeah, water temp's are def on the way up. I was pleasantly surprised that the water temp on the MG was 67 degrees, sure beats the high 50's we had last trip! Best, Dan
Hey brother. What a dive!!! So jealous. You are a hell of a spearman!! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Kenny! I appreciate you watching and your comments! Best, Dan
The vis! and the first shot! Dan, I suppose you get dived out from time to time, but a banger like that has to put you back in your happy place. And we're all happy to tag along! cheers!
Hey Zeke, that's the best visibility I've seen in that area in quite a few years, and the water was 3-4 degrees warmer than I anticipated it being! Flat seas and very few Sharks, def put a grin on my face! Glad you liked it and thanks for your comments! Best, Dan
I like your country role and restrictions of fishing limits which keep your blue water always rich with fish, good bless you all.best of luck and good job Dan 💖
Thanks KS! Much appreciated. It's true that American Commercial Fishermen are the most regulated in the world, but like you said, it's the primary reason we have a strong, healthy fishery! Best, Dan
Perfect amount of lead with that shot on the last hog fish Dan. Absolutely nutted that sucker. Take care champion as some great whites have been seen in your region recently. Cheers
You are now officially my night lite. Got a loop of videos running I watch them all then fall asleep wife and dog watching too
BF44, dude I'm still laughing after reading your comments! Trying to figure out if it's a good thing the videos are putting people (and dogs) to sleep!? All kidding aside, super glad you're enjoying the videos! Best, Dan
Great video brother, glad to see you back. Keep up the topside shots, love seeing the deck pics
Thanks BT, was surely glad to get offshore! This upcoming week looks undoable but we'll be back out as soon as weather permits! Best, Dan
It was literally shooting fish in a barrel!! Good to see you back! Thanks for the deep sea adventure!
Hey MHAP, thanks brother, great to be back! Best, Dan
Always great videos brother. Many thanks for taking us along for the dive, I know your water is super cold. Be safe God Bless you and the crew.
Thanks 208, I appreciate you watching and your comments! Best, Dan
Another great video Dan. Thanks for sharing my friend. ✌🏻
Thanks Korhan, glad you enjoyed it! I've had a lot of fun posting the videos and am looking forward to posting quite a few this summer. Best, Dan
very good fishing that place is very beautiful I congratulate you good work 😄👍
Thanks Carlos! I've been diving the MG for 40 years now and it never gets old. Truly a special place to Spear Fish! Best, Dan
Good to see u back in action dan
Thanks NQ, the Spring/Summer season is almost here! Looking forward to posting some good vid's pretty soon! Thanks for welcome back! Best, Dan
Always happy to see more content from you! I have to admit that the Middle Grounds videos are some of my favorites. Nice to see if you when you’re not racing the computer on a really deep dive. Sometime in the future could we possibly get a video of you walking us through your gear setup and maybe a quick boat tour? Thanks for all the great videos!
TJ75, thank you! Glad you're enjoying the videos! The MG videos have a special spot in my heart too! Yes, I can def do the gear set up video. I need to do one on the gun as well, if a few people get a couple of tips, that would be great. Best, Dan
Another nice catch. Love your videos
So nice to see you back in the water shooting fish. I live vicariously through you buddy!
Thanks Henry, much appreciated! Glad you're enjoying the videos! Best, Dan
Dan, you dive and the boat pisses off, ha ha nice to see you again, missed you
Hey Atmm89, lol, yeah, they were moving 1/4 mile to drop another diver. Thanks for the kind words, enjoyed getting out and posting a video. Planning on posting a lot this summer! Best, Dan
That was a nice catch. It's funny when you see a video of a fish but you can't really tell just how big it is until you get it topside. Nice video Dan. Good to see you back action.
Thanks Will, I'm really glad I listened to some of you guys and let the camera run on the boat for a minute or two. Glad you liked the video! Best, Dan
As always great video, thankyou from Jersey
Thanks Anthony, glad you enjoyed it! I've never been to NJ but am going there someday! Best, Dan
Good to have you back thanks for the video
Thanks Omar! Glad you liked the video! Best, Dan
Awesome dive when you only need 100 lbs of AJ................ good to see you back!!
Thanks Jimmy, those were really some pretty fish on that spot! Thanks for the welcome back, it was great to get offshore! Best, Dan
Makes my day
Thanks Daniel! It made my day for you to tell me that! Best, Dan
YAY...DAN'S BACK!!!!!! Good to hear from ya, hope everything is alright. Missed your videos for real! Keep them coming as long as the weather allows.
Hey Michael, thanks brother. It was great to get back out there! Weather should start moderating after this month and it can't come soon enough! Best, Dan
Thanks for recording super sweet videos
TT49, You bet, I've had a lot of fun doing it! Thanks for watching! Best, Dan
Jeez them AJ Are so much bigger than they look in the water. Sweet dive!
Thanks Captain, everything looks smaller on the GoPro. The deck shot's def show the true size better. Best, Dan
Great dive Dan. Those orange bands really make the gun visible on the bottom. The AJ's look massive in the boat, nice haul.
Thanks Gary, you're right, those Orange Bands really help in locating the gun in dim/dirty water. Just another small advantage that can make a real difference! Glad you liked the video! Best, Dan
Excellent work
Thanks Randy! Best, Dan
your accuracy is uncanny, thanks for sharing Dan
Thanks Captain! I guess if you do something for almost 50 years, you have to improve a little anyway! I appreciate you watching and your comments! Best, Dan
Nice stringer of fish. Love those hogfish!
Hey BB, yeah me too! Hard to beat fresh Hogfish! Best, Dan
I can’t wait for the wind to die down and the water to get warmer and going spearing again. Great vid
We're almost there Robby! Warm days and calm seas are just around the corner! Glad you enjoyed the video! Best, Dan
Glad you are back !!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks SRW, it was great to get out! Looking forward to this Summer! Best, Dan
wow what a great dive. Nice shooting.
Thanks VV, I'm glad you enjoyed it! Best, Dan
Can’t get enough of your videos, Dan! What incredible bottom structure...almost resembles giant oyster beds. Question please...what’s the gag season for commercial fishermen? Thanks again and please stay safe!
Hey AA, thanks, glad you liked the video! The Commercial Grouper Fishery is managed under an IFQ system. There is no closed season. The yearly total allowable catch (TAC) commercial limit right now for Gags is 925,000 pounds. I believe that's about 39% of the entire Gag catch limit. The remaining 61% is allocated to Charter and Recreational fishermen. Best, Dan
Good to see you again don doing the good works
Hey Michael, how you doing over on the other side of the world! Hope things are going your way! Thanks for your words, it was great getting offshore! Best, Dan
Dan, with the heavy stringer again! That gun gets a workout !
Hey Yusuf, that she def does! Very dependable gun for sure. Best, Dan
Dang Dan you could have filled the boat with fish. I enjoyed the video brother it’s nice when you can have more bottom time. Keep them coming cause they make my day when I see your name pop up
Thanks David, after diving deep all Summer, it is kinda strange to do 15 minutes on the bottom and still have 20 more available. It does become normal after a dive or two though! Thanks for your words, much appreciated! Best, Dan
Awesome hog...very nice
Thanks WT, much appreciated! Best, Dan
need more shark footage!! much love from Australia
Dom, they thin out here this time of year (Winter). Just not too many around. I'm sure they'll be showing up in 6 weeks or so and they'll be plenty of video opportunities! Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973Awesome look forward to it! dont get bitten though mate haha...
glad to see you back in action....
Thanks John, much appreciated! Best, Dan
as usual this is great stuff
Thanks Chris, glad you enjoyed it! Best, Dan
Them hogfish are so cool looking while cruising in the water!
Hey WM1, they really do. I think it's because they usually only use their pecs for forward movement. They just seem to cruise with no apparent body/tail movement. Def cool to see! Best, Dan
Dan the man back at it slaying the fish
FWK, thanks! It was great to finally get a weather window and get offshore! Best, Dan
In and out of water extended view 👍👍👍
Trying to do more of that Jim! Glad you enjoyed the video! Best, Dan
That's n amazing catch pro.
Thanks AA, glad you enjoyed it! Best, Dan
Nice buddy 👌
Thanks YT! Glad you liked it! Best, Dan
Thanjs Dan. Goid to see you back.
Thanks Jeff, much appreciated and it is indeed great to be back! Best, Dan
What a beautiful dive. It seems as though you were down there quite awhile.
Hey SB, that is a very scenic spot! I think I broke the surface around 22-23 minutes which is 5-7 minutes longer than "normal" for that area. Nice to have that much bottom time available! Best, Dan
Dad stay safe from the UK add 5 more mins on the stops lol
TEH, thanks brother, trying to stay as safe as possible. You're right about an extra 5 minutes, the more the better! Best, Dan
Pay attention, guys. I think he took a total of ten breaths. :) Nice dive, Dan. Those big alpha hogs got some fight in them.
Hey Jim, yeah some people think a big Hog is a slow moving fish and they usually are. Lightly tick one with a shaft and I doubt there's very many fish that are faster 0-30 than a big male Hog. That big flat muscular tail can flat out move when they're scared! Best, Dan
Great video as always plus Bing needs to speed up on that gutting 😛
Thanks BB, glad you enjoyed it! I'll def pass that along to Bing! Best, Dan
amazing bro👍👍👍👍
Thanks Andy! Best, Dan
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Thank you AS, glad you liked the video! Best, Dan
Wow nice.....
Glad you enjoyed it! More coming soon! Best, Dan
Dan another great vid! What gun do you use and I presume it is modified to hold the extra spears and other attachments? I love the way you quickly put on a light and or a PH. Insights on your gun make and set up are much appreciated. Thanks!
Thanks GC, it's a homemade gun we make ourselves. I recently ordered a gopro tripod and will try really hard to make a few "how to" videos including one on the gun. Best, Dan
Sometimes I think how awesome would it be to swim like a fish or fly like a bird... and then I see something like this, and then I'm just glad to be at the top of the food chain.
Bgo, lol, thanks, I needed that! Interesting perspective for sure! Best, Dan
awesome video dan, keep up the good work, and can you do a boat tour one time?
Hey Zach, yes I def can, I'll look into doing just that. Glad you enjoyed the video, Best, Dan
Moral of the story - don’t be a grouper , see a speared fish ... RUN!!! ( or swim) away as fast as you can !! 😂😜🤪
VCB, lol, that's great, def made me laugh. Pretty good advice right there! Best, Dan
Great Videos. I would love to see a gear video where you show your unique gear configuration.
Thanks Peter, I've been wanting to do that and will eventually get to it. Really glad you're enjoying the videos! Best, Dan
i like to watch all you video..
Thanks you Angkol, and I appreciate you watching! Best, Dan
Love your video's,epic. I was wandering, have you ever had the bends?
Hey LL, I'm glad you're enjoying the videos! Yes, once, nobody's fault but mine, I broke the rules and paid the price. No lasting problems but nothing I'd ever want to do again. Probably 10 years ago and no further issues. Best, Dan
Hey Dan. Great video again. I was wondering if you or anyone reading this could recommend a good first time spear gun? Targeting hogs and grouper. Thanks in advance!
I bought a Rob Allen 1100mm rail gun 30 yrs ago. It still works flawlessly. Simple, cost effective, very low maintenance. Enjoy
Damn Steve plucking out some Reef DONKEYS. DAS MONSTERS so do you take orders from viewers 🤔🤣🤣🤣
Hey 208, lol, sometimes my fish buyer will nudge me towards a certain species but usually he's happy to buy whatever we bring in. 2-3 day old speared fish are superior to all other commercially caught fish (IMHO of course)! I actually try and avoid the really big AJ's, they're hard to handle on the boat, really chew the ice up and are vastly better spawners for the species. I will take a big one occasionally but prefer the 40-60 pound fish. Best, Dan
Another enjoyable video. Thanks for taking us along.
Why use the bang tips on the AJs and just a spear on others?
Rob, I really enjoy free shafting . I know there's some boats that basically PH almost everything. I just never wanted to go down that road. I usually PH the AJ's because it's extremely hard to free shaft them effectively on a regular basis. While a bottom fish will usually rock up if not stoned on the first shot, AJ's will usually swim off, taking the spear with them. If one does swim off, the entire school will usually follow him as well. The other plus of PowerHeading jacks is they're dead instantly (no lactic build up) and they also bleed out almost instantly, both of which result in a superior fillet! Best, Dan
Dayyyyuuummmmm!
Hey FJSF, thanks, the conditions were almost perfect. Was really nice diving in that visibility ! Summer's right around the corner....Best, Dan
Hello, thank you for this video. What is the diameter and length of your shafts please?
AP, they're 60 inches long (152.4cm) and 7.5mm in Diameter. Best, Dan
Tore it out the frame again...killin it
Thanks PW, really enjoyed getting out and the conditions were almost perfect! Glad you enjoyed the video! Best, Dan
Welcome Dan.
Thanks KC, having a lot of fun posting the videos! Best, Dan
How often do you visit a mark? Once a season, every second season, every third etc?
Hey Stuart, usually no more than once a year, sometimes several years (or more) between visits. With diveable waters extending out over 100 miles and 400 miles up and down the length of Florida's West coast, there's just no reason to hit any spot on a regular basis. Best, Dan
Nice bottom 👌
Another great video Dan! Do you use a mask mount GoPro or a Paralenz?
Hey Lewance, I use a Go Mask, the one with the built in SS mount. Works well. I would def recommend it. Best, Dan
Hey dan, big fan just wondering how you make your power-heads, almost looks like a fuel line that holds the round and a drilled out piece of aluminum? Would like to either make some or buy some.
Thanks, jacob
Hey JS, yeah I have a machine make the aluminum casinds and use GoodYear air hose for the rubber. Neptonics (813-867-3250) and Spear Gods (727-432-1967) both have similar ones for retail sale. Best, Dan
Nice dive nice catch i just want to know what is it dat u put at d end of ur shaft to stun the fish
Nelson, it's a machines 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
Nice.thanks Dan.im a dive instructor n do alot of spear fishing myself.so how do i get thoes,r they out on the market
Dan, what kind of gun do you shoot and where do you get your powerheads? Thanks, love yourvids
Hey TC, we make our own guns and PH's. Neptonics (813-867-3250) and Spear Gods (727-432-1967) both have similar designs for retail sale. Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 thanks for the info, me and my friend just got back into diving and spearfishing, came across your vids and loved them. Going to try free shifting this year and see how it works out.
Can someone please tell me where to find the powerhead holder he has. And info on the quick change powerheads. Awesome dive by the way. Keep the videos a rolling in
Hey Dillon, I bought a hunk of Rubber (they called it a bump stop for a large truck) at Northern Tool and just cut out a piece. Drilled it out with a drill bit matching the O/D of my powerheads. Easy Peasy. I've been using 7.62/54R cartridges for several decades. They do a great job for us. Neptonics (813-867-3250) and Spear Gods (727-432-1967) both sell a similar product. Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 thanks man. Keep sticking them fish. Love to watch it. And them 200 plus ft dives. Awesome man. 👌
Hi Dan, I'm Juan and from Spain, we fish hard which is different but I really like your videos, but you could shorten the time of your life and show more the fish on the surface of the boat to see the real sizes of the fish like in this thanks for your videos
Hey Juan, glad you like the videos. Originally, I had no intent to ever post these videos on YT. So I always cut the camera off upon reaching the surface. When COVID came along, I thought, why not post a few videos during this crappy time, so I did. Quite a few viewers suggested that I leave the camera running and capture some deck footage. so I started doing that late last year. All future videos will def have deck footage with them! Best, Dan
I know you went through many of shafts but.since you start to use rob allen shafts how many you bent or has failed you. Pros an cons for the flopper on top vs bellow?
Kevin, I love the RA shafts. RA worked with me and let me custom design what I wanted. They're very strong and extremely hard to bend. Because I prefer a 7.5mm diameter, it's basically impossible to make a SS shaft in that diameter that will hold up to medium sized bottom fish and not turn into a pretzel. Because they're not SS, if you ever do manage to bend one, you can usually bang it out straight. The only drawback to them is like every other non SS shaft, they will eventually rust. No big deal to me, all their major advantages easily outweigh that.
As far as top or bottom mounted floppers, I have mine made top mounted. The reason is that every gun I've ever used had the flopper on top and I'm used to it that way. I doubt that it makes a real difference either way, but one things for certain. The flopper position absolutely makes the shaft fly a certain way. All other factors being identical, a top mount will fly differently than a bottom mount. All of us acclimate to how our guns shoot. If you're used to a bottom mount, than I'd stay the course. The same with top mounts. Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 thanks alot for the information💯
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Thanks for watching BPS! Dan
Curious if you have ever found any large fossilized sharks teeth when you’re out there?
Hey Judson, no I never have. Some buddies get a pile of them up off NC, but I've never seen one in the offshore GOM. Best, Dan
Must have been a long day , moving a little slower than usual , always on the meat though !
Paul, lol, I def was! Last dive of a multi day trip, pushing a 7mm suit, 12 pounds of lead into full moon current all trip. Man, I was toast! Enjoyed every minute of it though! Best, Dan
Stoned em as usual. 👍🏻
I sure try BB, makes things a whole lot easier! Best, Dan
Hey mate,
Is this a form of commercial fishing you guys do in the states? Or is this personal consumption kinda thing?
Either way top shooting!!
Thanks SD, yes, permitted commercial spearfishing boat. This is my 22 year doing it for a living. Getting close to the end but man what a ride it's been! Thanks for your comments and question. Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 awesome! Always appreciate how different people harvest fish for a living!!!
What was water temp?
Still pretty cold?
Hey Mark, it was 67F which is pretty warm for that area, this time of year. Pretty big difference from last trip when it was in the high 50's. Much more enjoyable! Best, Dan
I wonder how many tons of fish you have shot with that gun? Thanks for the videos!
Hey Walter, def more than a few, she's been a rock solid partner for many years! Glad you like the videos, I've enjoyed posting them! Best, Dan
Funny how those jacks always know.
It really is, they seem to figure it out pretty quickly! Best, Dan
hi dan what type powerhead are u using ?
Hey PD, we use a 7.62/54R cartridge. Russian round that is a rimmed cartridge, like a revolver bullet. Roughly equivalent in power to an American 30:06. When diving in deeper water, pistol bullets won't cut it, not enough powder and thus not enough gas expansion. For example at just 33FSW you only get 50% of the gas expansion that you'd get at the surface, at 99FSW, you only get 25%, etc....the deeper you go, the less "bang" you get. Best, Dan
I thought power heads were prohibited to harvest fish. Is it different for commercial use?
Hey William, PH's are legal for food fish in Federal waters (over 9nm offshore) in the GOM. There are a few areas called stressed zones where you have to be past either 60'or 120' to legally use them. Same rules apply to either Recreational or Commercial fishers. Best, Dan
Boy it would be a shame to be over and have to eat the overage on the way back in.
Hey Ross, AJ's are one of the few fish that have a trip poundage limit. Others are managed by an IFQ system or by a "head count" quantity limit. I always try and stay well under the limit, don't need any LE problems! Weighing larger fish like AJ's on a rocking boat is problematic at best, always a good idea to stay well under the TAC. Best, Dan
Really nice dive. Have you got a P.O. Box?
Hey Ross, thanks, glad you enjoyed it! I don't have a P.O. box but you can pm me on SpearBoard if you'd like. Best, Dan
Por que cubre la punta de la flecha??
The covering of the tip is called a Powerhead , and it puts out a powerful burst of energy that helps kill a bigger fish faster . They also help for defense if a shark comes by .
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Thanks KG, much appreciated! Best, Dan
Put the silencer on and went to town on them fish.
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Thanks YY, glad you liked it! Best, Dan
I understand why you dont stone your fish but I would love to see every spearo take up that practice someday.
Brady, I'm not sure I understand what you're saying, we call a shot that instantly kills a fish, a "stone" shot which we try to do with almost every shot. Are you referring to killing the fish with a knife or spike before placing onto the stringer? Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 With a knife, but after it's on the stringer. That's what I do. It minimizes quite a bit of suffering (which, in my book, is the moral basis for existence) and doesn't add more than 8 seconds per fish to my dive. I know time is a lot more precious down deep where you are, so I understand why you don't though. Just a thought for folks in the comments, mainly. Cheers, thanks for the vid sir.
No lion fish and no bulls 👍
Hey Scott, so true about the Bulls! I'm sure they've already started North though. They should start showing up in numbers mid April in these parts! Almost time to head West! Best, Dan
Mannnnnnn I like seeing you shoot those hogfish! Makes my mouth water. We went out last Friday and shot some nice ones....and some of the biggest mangrove snapper I've ever seen.
JP, lol, now I'm Hungry! I agree 100%, hard to beat fresh Hog Fish! We've been seeing some really big Mangroves as well, looks like it's going to be a great year for them! Best, Dan
Its been awhilee
Hey EM, yeah the Winter weather has slowed us down quite a bit but good weather is right around the corner! Best, Dan
What about the fat Cuda at the begining mixed with A'Js, Never came back?
Hey WK, yeah but my buyer doesn't want them and there was no reason to mess with him. He was a nice one for this early in the season though! Best, Dan
Eu quero
Thanks for watching LER, Dan