Dan, any chance you could go over / short video on the gear you use/prefer? I’m Pacifically interested in your were speargun, size , accessories, how those accessories are attached. Great video as always 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Your videos are very nice, but it would be nice to see fewer videos of the ascent time, after your catch, and more videos of the fish on your boat. To really understand their size and length.Best regards
@@danmacmahon3973 awesome ty for response. I typically cant see anything machine wise while travelling at higher speeds. It's mostly white noise and interference.
Yo Dan! Two questions, 1) How are you attaching those ppd's to your gun (specifically behind your pistol grip)? 2) How do you fit your nuts in them dive shorts? Another awesome video! Thanks, CT
Brad, I don't ever dive off an anchored boat. We have dual engines and motor dive, using the engines to drop and stay in the proximity of the spot. Appreciate you watching, Best, Dan
DPT, it's an Aluminum casing, machined to fit a rifle cartridge. Commonly called a "slip on' powerhead. The spear point acts as a firing pin. Usually used for self protection or for larger fish in deep water. Best, Dan
Ty, the front clips are made from the Delrin tracks that Neptonics sells. Make sure you use 2 small screws per side and use a heat gun or hair dryer to adjust it for a perfect fit. The rears are a custom piece we make ourselves. Best, Dan
Parker, it's a custom 44' Tempest. I like the Parker, a buddy had a 25" (deep V model) and it was a good boat all around. Good luck with acquiring one! Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 Those are pretty damn slick. I saw you use one on a bull shark in a video the other day. Nice to have them when you need them. I expected them to be a lot louder than they are. very nice. I would also like to see your gun set up. Looks really efficient.
David, they're 10 year old A B Billers.....pretty stiff for a plastic fin and they fit me perfectly. Thought about trying some newer high tech stuff but never have! Best, Dan
JC, no it was too deep for Nitrox. I probably used a light Helitrox blend for the main. Anyone diving over normal recreational should absolutely take all the advanced diving courses that are offered. Deep Diving is a higher risk sport and you can't know too much! Glad you enjoyed the video! Best,Dan
Brad, uh yeah. 250' with a 3 minute profile. Humanly and instantly dispatched the fish. I guess you could keep pumping in shafts and prolong it, but why? Would put the diver in more danger and prolong the fish'es suffering. Best, Dan
Cod, I def agree , spear fishing with Oxygen tanks would be extremely dangerous and depth limiting. You'd have to stay under 14' to not risk Oxygen Toxicity. Thanks for watching, Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 I don't know in what country are you spearfishing in but I hope the government allows you to spearfish with scuba gear at least. In Italy for example, from where I came, you are allowed to spearfish in apnea holding your breath but it's strictly prohibited to spearfish with scuba tank. There are people who reach and fish at 40 meters depth with one breath only. So what you do in your video looks very strange from our point of view and also little disrespectful for the marine envirorment.
@@fil917 so beautiful out there would love to visit the waters out there. Here is Australia its illegal to fish with tanks as well that's why I was saying that
Bob, i'm going to blame it on Narcosis. I must have seen his eye ball twitch or something. I asked myself the same thing you just asked when I watched the video! Best, Dan
your videos are really something else and changed my view on scubas
Thanks Kamana, I appreciate your words and am glad you're enjoying the videos. Best, Dan
Great videos, if you could add pictures of the fish while on board at the end that would be great.
John, I'm def going to do that in future videos. Thanks for watching, Best, Dan
That’s one way to chum up a spot for a back dive! Good shooting as always
LW, always interesting going into a bait ball, never really sure what might be in there with you! Best, Dan
Dan, any chance you could go over / short video on the gear you use/prefer? I’m Pacifically interested in your were speargun, size , accessories, how those accessories are attached. Great video as always 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Angelo, Yes I def will. Whenever time allows I'll try and get that done. Glad you're enjoying the videos. Best, Dan
Your videos are very nice, but it would be nice to see fewer videos of the ascent time, after your catch, and more videos of the fish on your boat. To really understand their size and length.Best regards
AA, thanks and I get what you're saying. I've been trying to post more deck footage and will continue to do so with future videos! Best, Dan
Cool and calm Brother great dive.
Glad you enjoyed!
great viz and flat seas at 12;36 when you can see your buddy grab the fish top side!
BB, pretty good day when you get great weather, great viz and large fish! Best, Dan
Thanks 4 this video sir I really enjoy watching awesome.
Glad you liked it AA! Best, Dan
That was a nice clean dive
Thank You! I love those Bait Ball dives, never know what's in there until you jump in! Best, Dan
Wow! Should've called this one "The Purge", lol!
Hey Henry, I really enjoy diving those bait ball's, you just never know what you're going to run into in there! Best, Dan
Great video! Always a pleasure watching you work. If I may ask what bottom machine do you use? Transduecer?
DT, my main bottom machine is a Garmin 8616xsv with an airmar ss264N Transducer. I run it on 200 khz and do not utilize the Chirp Feature. Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 awesome ty for response. I typically cant see anything machine wise while travelling at higher speeds. It's mostly white noise and interference.
Yo Dan! Two questions, 1) How are you attaching those ppd's to your gun (specifically behind your pistol grip)? 2) How do you fit your nuts in them dive shorts? Another awesome video! Thanks, CT
CT, it's a custom piece I came up with years ago. When I can, I'm going to do a video on how to make one. I really can't explain #2 ! lol Best, Dan
that's a lot of lion fish
love the videos! how do you get the boat to stay over the wreck? you anchor ?
Brad, I don't ever dive off an anchored boat. We have dual engines and motor dive, using the engines to drop and stay in the proximity of the spot. Appreciate you watching, Best, Dan
Dan MacMahon awesome!
Good job just one question whats that PH thing you put infront of ur gun
DPT, it's an Aluminum casing, machined to fit a rifle cartridge. Commonly called a "slip on' powerhead. The spear point acts as a firing pin. Usually used for self protection or for larger fish in deep water. Best, Dan
I would love to know where I can find the clips you use to hold the extra spears onto the gun!
Spearfishing Specialties
ocean rhino sells them so does Koah the delrin tracks that Neptonics makes can be cut and also used as front clips
Ty, the front clips are made from the Delrin tracks that Neptonics sells. Make sure you use 2 small screws per side and use a heat gun or hair dryer to adjust it for a perfect fit. The rears are a custom piece we make ourselves. Best, Dan
Jd Clarke Thanks! You’re my hero! -Ethridge
What size boat is that? looking at getting a 2520 Parker soon.
Parker, it's a custom 44' Tempest. I like the Parker, a buddy had a 25" (deep V model) and it was a good boat all around. Good luck with acquiring one! Best, Dan
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN DIVING? LOOKS LIKE YOU WERE BORN ON THE BOTTOM❤️🇺🇸
YES! the ph comes out
TOD, I guess things are getting serious when that happens! Best, Dan
Dan, what is the device you put onto the tip of your spear? Some type of firing mechanism?
Daniel, it's a home made slip on Powerhead. Uses a Russian 7.62/54R cartridge and the speartip as a firing pin. Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 Those are pretty damn slick. I saw you use one on a bull shark in a video the other day. Nice to have them when you need them. I expected them to be a lot louder than they are. very nice. I would also like to see your gun set up. Looks really efficient.
Hey Dan...what was the reason you shot that one a 2nd time at 5:28?
He looked stoned
Alan. you can see his pec fin moving in the video, I'm sure I saw that at the time and gave him another one for good measure! Best, Dan
What fins are those that you're using?
David, they're 10 year old A B Billers.....pretty stiff for a plastic fin and they fit me perfectly. Thought about trying some newer high tech stuff but never have! Best, Dan
That was one lucky puddin’ head.
JR, yeah, I needed 15 more seconds! Best, Dan
Dan, any chance you’ll shoot in the St Pete open this year ?
Sam, I doubt I'll ever compete in another Tournament. Although if I did, it'd probably be the SPO. Best, Dan
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Thanks Omar, I appreciate it! Best, Dan
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Thanks CS01! Best, Dan
Nice sport
Thanks Mov! Best, Dan
What kind of gun is it???
MC, it's a home made gun we make ourselves. Roughly based on an older Sea Hornet but utilizes better quality parts and tighter tolerances. Best, Dan
Just took mom and dad out of their new waterfront home
Hey Dave, yeah I think so. I'm sure the kids have moved in by now though! Best, Dan
What exactly are Carbos?
Hey John, it's a slang term for true Black Grouper. Best, Dan
@@danmacmahon3973 Thanks for taking the time to answer all of my questions. Very cool!
Who deep did u went man?? Damm
NL, around 250' on that spot! Thanks for watching, Best, Dan
Great video. Was this a nitrox dive at that depth?
JC, no it was too deep for Nitrox. I probably used a light Helitrox blend for the main. Anyone diving over normal recreational should absolutely take all the advanced diving courses that are offered. Deep Diving is a higher risk sport and you can't know too much! Glad you enjoyed the video! Best,Dan
Two fish two hundred pounds lol
BY, def a cool dive. After all these years, it still amazes me! Best, Dan
Mongol Fish
Sergio, not sure what you mean by Mongol fish, but thanks for watching. Dan
Your fucking kidding! Scuba and a powerhead????
Brad, uh yeah. 250' with a 3 minute profile. Humanly and instantly dispatched the fish. I guess you could keep pumping in shafts and prolong it, but why? Would put the diver in more danger and prolong the fish'es suffering. Best, Dan
Hate to see spear fishing with oxygen tanks
Cod, I def agree , spear fishing with Oxygen tanks would be extremely dangerous and depth limiting. You'd have to stay under 14' to not risk Oxygen Toxicity. Thanks for watching, Best, Dan
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Absolutely the best possible answer....👍
@@danmacmahon3973 I don't know in what country are you spearfishing in but I hope the government allows you to spearfish with scuba gear at least. In Italy for example, from where I came, you are allowed to spearfish in apnea holding your breath but it's strictly prohibited to spearfish with scuba tank. There are people who reach and fish at 40 meters depth with one breath only. So what you do in your video looks very strange from our point of view and also little disrespectful for the marine envirorment.
@@fil917 so beautiful out there would love to visit the waters out there. Here is Australia its illegal to fish with tanks as well that's why I was saying that
Why did you shoot that dead fish a second time? Curious.
Bob, i'm going to blame it on Narcosis. I must have seen his eye ball twitch or something. I asked myself the same thing you just asked when I watched the video! Best, Dan