324 lb swordfish caught solo - daytime swordfishing - Key West Fl KWWM ep.1

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[@gabereiser]

I've been watching Aaron for a while now. Great captain, great channel. However, this is why he's a legend. Bro single-handedly took down one of the oceans top APEX predators. Unreal.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haha a day i will never forget! Thanks for tuning in brother!

[@8Scorpions]

The confidence one wld need is unreal to pull this of...imo🤯

[@cayman1415]

Burt Here - you are a great fisherman... What an amazing video... Thank you...

[@KeyWestWaterman]

just really love what I do! thanks for watching!

[@juliafiore120]

Holy smokes, what that a huge sword! I can’t believe how flat calm the seas were. So amazing.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I day i will never forget!

[@Ken-xm1rf]

Lordie! Hell of a fish for solo work. What a monster sword. About 30 years ago I did some part time commercial fishing up in New England . Mostly pot fishing for scup, but also did quite a bit of offshore for mako and tuna. Made a few solo trips tuna trolling. At about 2:00 in your video I LOL'd. You move the gaff to the port side and the fish ends up on the stbd! Been there! Sweeeeet mahi.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha thanks! Thats awesome, I wish we got a good run of the big tunas, thats pretty sweet! and LOL never a dull moment on the open ocean! thanks for watching! hope you enjoy the vids!

[@jonahm2233]

Crazy you only have 450 subs, love the channel keep it up!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Jonah M haha! Still pretty new to the KZbin machine, hopefully we gain some traction! Appreciate you watching!

[@reedbarbour4299]

@@KeyWestWaterman i would say you found some traction Good job on ur success and what a fish

[@blueocean9305]

Great to see such large fish. A sign of a healthy fishery. Great single handed job Aaron.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

very healthy! thanks for watching!

[@jarodwaldman3303]

Dont know how many times I've seen this vid. So sick. I cant wait to fish with you. Keep it up.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha glad to hear that!

[@michaeledwards8215]

This episode never gets old!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha old school!

[@michaeledwards8215]

@@KeyWestWaterman right! One day you’ll have some availability so I can book a charter and lend a hand landing one!

[@carloschang6279]

Wow! That shot of the fish on the side of the boat reminded me of Hemingway's Old Man and the Sea - but with a better ending. :)

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha a day I will never forget!

[@Snooker12]

Nice hairdo hippie! 😀 sweet sword. Nice work. Great videos dude.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha!

[@cdan1984]

Respect, I solo a lot, just enjoy that piece of quietness. I landed my first solo bluefin tuna. Had couple trips this year for deep drop swords, no luck yet, once I get a hang of it, I will definitely solo a sword for sure

[@KeyWestWaterman]

there is something about it that just does it for me! glad i'm not the only one!

[@WilliamJohnson-tx7no]

Fist bumps all around, hell of a job by yourself, definitely a proud moment 👍👍😎

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha a day ill never forget!

[@cm3gator]

Nice job man... that’s a serious sword to deal with, much less alone.... 👍🏻

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha thank you sir! just caught one bigger recently but luckily had help getting it in the boat! vid will be out soon!

[@k2mdk]

Nice catch!! I can only imagine how nerve wracking it must have been to catch it only to not be able to get it in the board. Nice job thinking on your feet. Thank you for making this video and others it is a great escape to watch. Thanks again.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

it was a day I will never forget! thanks for coming along!

[@jordanplathstone7373]

It's you and fisherman's life forever, no one else compares!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoy the vids! thanks so much!

[@vincentrussell7246]

I've been watching your videos all night and I tell you what bro when I read 324 lb swordfish I was saying how's he going to get that in the boat and that was the best way that's what I would have did tied it off and ran it in good job man you are something else key West water man you are something else

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haha it was quite the mission! Thanks for tuning in glad you enjoy the videos!

[@Betterthanbought.]

Hahaha i love it🙌🙌🙌🙌 a day for the books right there👏👏

[@KeyWestWaterman]

One I’ll never forget

[@roberthandlon1877]

Awesome catch, and solo too, even had to get the drone shot.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

one I will never forget!

[@omarwilliams6729]

@@KeyWestWaterman Now let's see you repeat this feat. 💪🏿

[@americanrebel413]

WOW! Something I've only dreamed about catching. Awesome catch Aaron! Awesome video thank you.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

One of my favorites!

[@VernBigDaddy]

“No Fun When Your Doing This Alone”. I beg to differ sir, it looks freakin awesome!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha just meant getting it into the boat!

[@rickshearer6359]

I got tickled...when the first call was 100lbs.....then realized it was 3X that size....one hell of a fish and job catching him...can't imagine trying to boat a fish that is nearly the size of the boat...especially by yourself...well done Arron!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha one I will literally never forget!

[@tritonteamsix]

Just finished watching this episode. Loved how you ended up having to transport that fella back in, lol.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Triton Team Six haha it was a nightmare! Almost killed myself trying to get it in the boat!

[@jerryhornbuckle5555]

Aaron, you are the freaking man! You tell is in the title of this episode that it's 324lb., but yet you were guessing about 100lb. when he was still down. And I was thinking," wow, he's in for a big surprise! Did you keep him or sell him, and if you sold him, what did you get for him? Tight lines, Jerry

[@andybunt]

Awesome! Phenomenal too, all on your own!!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

One I’ll never forget

[@kennethhotard2952]

Enjoy every video and thank you. You keep making them, I keep watching!! Love it bud!! Thanks so much!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Glad you like them! Plenty more to come!

[@PSSKDerby]

Awesome video Dibs! This old one just popped up. Great job!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha old school! First video I ever made!

[@Veranamo]

So hard to get back to work at my desk after watching this one… Great job and congrats!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha thanks for watching!

[@sammcvea1069]

Damn it boy, just load the boat 🚢. Awesome 👌 job. You make the best you tubes. 🙂

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha appreciate that sam!

[@danieloliva3752]

Had to comment on that swordfish video capt. Couldn't get over the fact that not only you did it by yourself but you had time for the drone footage .👍excellent work sir as always love the vids jealous in some ways that I still havent been out on the boat,but that's my problem not yours!. Keep up the good work sir

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha really appreciate that! glad you enjoy the vids! and thanks for taking the time to leave some feedback!

[@wicholee1]

wow, slicked out and a sea monster. Doesn't get much better, congrats on the solo action

[@KeyWestWaterman]

clearing comments!

[@jamesstantonjr.6553]

Just watched the earliest vlog I could find… Epic Swordfish battle… Yea baby… like you always say.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haha one i will never forget!!

[@vincentcefalo1124]

Awesome trip brother, if you ever need a deck hand holler at me I have experience down in those parts. My cousin runs a boat out of hurricane hole

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks brotha! appreciate it!

[@howardlashbrook8500]

If I lived down there I would go with you just to watch and help you when needed. I love watching all your videos and I will be waiting for the next one.stay safe

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha I appreciate that! thanks for tuning in!

[@tailwalker84]

Look into the pulley system off the ttop Nick stanzcyk uses to get them in the boat, works well. Fine fish!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Yea i considered getting that system. But if i do I’ll never need it 🤣

[@RocketRob99]

WOW !! This vid popped on my feed this morning. All I can say is wholly cow !! By your self, that was impressive !!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

my very first video ever!

[@RTeBokkel]

"The Young Man and the Sea."

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha I love it!

[@seannichols9263]

Hell ya man. Great video. Keep that stuff up. Cool that you let it all play. Don’t hide anything

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Trying to be real! thanks for watching the vid!

[@drewandcharlie7583]

This is a truly incredible video

[@KeyWestWaterman]

a day I will never forget!

[@granthall2325]

Well done😲😲👍👍can't believe how many times that sword tryed to go under the boat🤔🤔😅😅😅😅

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha was a wild ride for sure! won't ever forget this one!

[@contractkilla11]

I’m dedicating the rest of my afternoon starting at your first video because I just watched your most recent speed catch and cook. Good stuff man👍

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Amazing!!! Thank you so much for watching! 🙏🏻

[@hawkeye8712]

What a massive and awesome catch brother congratulations.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thank you! one I won't ever forget!

[@franklinroberts9778]

I like watching your videos,impressive. I live in Miami Beach now ,but I used to live in old town for 9yrs. I was a mate for Johny potter down on character boat row for many years. I’d like to go fishing with you sometime.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thats awesome! glad you like the vids! let me know would love to get ya out!

[@jussitikkuri6991]

Amazing & Impressive & Envious plus much more. I have pictures of my G'pa who owned & operated a charter boat in the N.E. I still live in the same town. I have pictures of him with all the APEX predators and tuna and more. He would leave the docks in Niantic, Connecticut and head out past Montauk on a usual day. The fish were much closer to Montauk than they are now. I saw your Diving at Montauk video. You remind me of him quite a bit. Attitude wise that is. He would go out solo all the time. He caught lots of Swordfish ( when there were still lots of swordfish) around. His more impressive pic is of him and his 17 foot , 1200 lb Mako at the dock in Niantic river. I wish you the best of all things. I love your lifestyle and the way you fish, especially the catches you produce. With all due respect I love your lady as well. It must be so much fun to fish the way you do with Madeline being super supportive and actually going out with you. I bet all the guys you asked out that day are kicking themselves in the ass. One good thing is you don't have to worry on how to divide the fish up . PS.. Last week my buddy and I were fluking and black sea bass fishing out at Montauk . The action was slow and as we decided to move and a Brown Shark nailed my squid as soon as I lifted the rod, The rod was completely set up with 30 ib gear. Since they are protected we released him boat side totally unharmed. Except for a small hole in the corner of his mouth. We estimated the shark at about 200 lbs. An hour fight. What a blast. Watching you do your thing makes me respect you all the more. BTW.. Where can I find Tile Fish frames here in Connecticut ? pffft

[@KeyWestWaterman]

it was a day i'll never forget! thanks for watching!

[@8Scorpions]

Is a rosy a red snapper, and are there eyes so big bc of how deep you caught it 1500+?? Love your channel, thanks for the adventure 💯

[@KeyWestWaterman]

it is not, very different species!

[@josephripley1641]

EPIC BRO!!!🎣💥🤙🏼 BLESSUP!!!💥🙌🏽

[@KeyWestWaterman]

a day ill never forget!

[@tritonteamsix]

Your channel was recommended to me. About to watch through your vids. Only been to Key West once, but looking to do some more spearfishing down in Islamorada. Miss crystal clear waters and deep reefs. Looking forward to your content. Just subscribed.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

clearing comments!

[@tritonteamsix]

@@KeyWestWaterman okay?

[@BruceLeaverton]

I kept seeing Spencer Tracy/Hemingway in Old Man and the Sea. Congratulations on the catch of a lifetime. Like catching a freight train with 100 lb test. Enough meat to feed all of Key West by the look of that massive predator. Can you sell it commercially? My hearty Congrats!

[@brianvest5611]

That was EPIC work with everything going your way. Nice video and you are still at it. I'm up on Big Pine and you guys are where we used to live. Such good stuff you're making, keep at it!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

was a day I will never forget! thanks so much for tuning in!

[@dougmarlow9466]

Aaron and his fight with that sword fish totally kept me on the EDGE of my seat.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

one I will never forget!

[@jarodwaldman3303]

Once again... epic I cant wait til this covid bs is over. I'm booking 2 full weekdays on the water with you. 👍🤘👍

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Me too! can't wait to get back to work! really appreciate that, def looking forward to it!

[@julesdume6169]

That's a monster !! Good job !

[@KeyWestWaterman]

fish of a lifetime for me! thanks for checking out the vid!

[@xienieveul7382]

Came here after Kelly Young's vid and decided to subscribe and start from the bottom on up. This one was epic m8! Respect for doing it all by yourself :)

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Welcome! and thanks for watching!!!

[@timjackson2799]

WOW now thats a BIG FISH , Congrats on that trip , Cheers for the video

[@rapidtransit8373]

You had me laughing so hard when you missed spearing that monster the first time. With the rod spinning around banging against the boat. And you looking up at the camera telling us this is why you don't do this solo. Truly epic for sure. Next time you need a partner just call me ill meet you and pay for fuel.......lol 😆

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haha stressful to say the least!

[@jeffhoward2773]

That is an amazing fish , especially landing it by yourself .WOW

[@KeyWestWaterman]

one I will never forget!

[@gustavolaverde8232]

Wooo nice catch brother

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thank you!

[@patriciadanko208]

Awesome catch.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

indeed!

[@solidtangent9953]

It’s always cool to rewatch the old videos . You gotta make this happen again with a bigger one .

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haha idk if I’d keep another this big solo! Almost killed me!

[@solidtangent9953]

@@KeyWestWaterman do something for the homeless with the meat if it’s to much to eat . That would make a sick video

[@MrAbcdfghijkl]

Congratulations on your biggest catch.🌈

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Thank you!!

[@TarpeianRock]

Truly EPIC ! Respect dude. ✊

[@KeyWestWaterman]

a day I will never forget!

[@rgraet]

Love your Chanel man! Keep up the great work!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

saltpro i appreciate that! Got a lot of killer content coming out!

[@paulcoombe98]

Awesome fish great show some time would like to see lure setup and do you just clip weight on to main line it doesn’t slip ?

[@KeyWestWaterman]

when we get some good weather and time off im gonna make a more in-depth video of my sword fishing set up! its pretty basic the same one everyone uses!

[@colemant6845]

THAT WAS A CRAZY FEAT DONE ALONE!!! I was waiting for the Sharks to show up!.... Well Done Capt. Very Well Done Indeed!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

a day ill never forget!

[@robertleon1504]

Tremendous catch! Your a Beast!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for watching!

[@edwardwatson6606]

That’s a big Fish bro , good work

[@KeyWestWaterman]

one I will never forget!

[@gonzothelineman]

This is what we need more of!

[@flysubcompact]

Amazing accomplishment on your part, for sure. What also amazes me is the seemingly supernatural resilience of a critter like that. The thing was down at bone crushing depths at least twice. It'd be like throwing a human out of a space capsule...and they lived. Insane.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

they are amazing creatures for sure! was so grateful for this fish!

[@flysubcompact]

@@KeyWestWaterman There you go, again, replying to all your sub's comments, "Mr Almost 100k". Gonna frazzle yourself. Do not reply. :)

[@erichgarcia1]

Nice video . Question :what transducer you have installed in your boat?

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for watching! and its an airman b260

[@gradybrowning3976]

Can't believe you couldn't get anyone to go with you, what's the matter down there a fisherman shortage?

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha no a lot of people have regular jobs which is completely understandable! some days I enjoy going alone, really enjoy the solitude out there!

[@gradybrowning3976]

@@KeyWestWaterman I'm a Florida boy too and I understand being out there by myself, great peace of mind. Watched you land that big Sword, awesome job.👍

[@wreckashore9283]

Some wild shit, just unbelievable. I’m blown away.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

a day I will never forget!

[@EddieWro10]

Legendary level unlocked! Epic

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haha i day I’ll never forget!

[@jimalden7130]

Very fine fish brother..

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thank you!

[@gios4898]

Hey Is that a swivel rod holder? Or did you just put in one of those inserts? Looking into trying this soon. Great channel.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Gio S thanks! It’s a swivel insert! I like to be able to move it around the boat depending on conditions!

[@nabhi9985]

Fishing..technology.. Amazing..sir

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thank you!

[@fishwhistle9612]

Great channel. How much line to you run on the harpoon?

[@KeyWestWaterman]

hope you enjoy the content! and I have a basket of 1000' ft of line connected to the harpoon, most might say its overkill but you never know!

[@fishwhistle9612]

@@KeyWestWaterman Thanks!

[@fishwhistle9612]

@@KeyWestWaterman Hey one more question what is the rope material and diameter you use? Thanks man content on this channel is great!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Fish Whistle pretty sure its 3/16th they sell 1000’ spools on amazon for about $60 if i remember correctly

[@marwinsteiner5817]

Middle-Aged man and the sea moment! What a cool fish!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

a day I'll never forget!

[@skipallen3309]

Like you do with so many of your vids where you give proceeds of commercial sales, it would have been nice to know what this monster brought at the market.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

we didn't this one, didnt have the correct permit at the time. fed countless friends and family. entire fish was consumed.

[@hongchang9370]

Thank God for the auto reel, did I hear 1500 ft. At one point.? All by yourself? Risky but well done. And who said fish were not smart.thanks for the entertainment. If I come into some serious $$, I would love Togo fishing with you, thanks Bearhunter5

[@KeyWestWaterman]

yup! very deep would almost be impossible without it alone. thanks for watching!

[@TCS9490]

Bad ass man love the channel

[@KeyWestWaterman]

really appreciate that!

[@josephtaitano7563]

Nice catch bro 👌 besafe God bless

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thank you!

[@alexsocha9379]

This was a fun one mahi fishing and swords all in the same trip. Would like to see if you can't replicate this except bring another person to help haha

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha but seriously!

[@goferizer]

Nice video. I don't know much about deep dropping. Can you tell me how the weight is attached to your line? Could not tell when you released it from the line. Thanks

[@KeyWestWaterman]

goferizer it is attached with a tuna clip onto a loop of wax line tied to the main line! Hope that helps!

[@goferizer]

@@KeyWestWaterman Thanks, I've seen that used by several guys sword fishing.

[@haydenhess380]

I know im a little late to the party, regardless, hell of a fish aaron! truly! It was a hell of a video for sure! I can only imagine how you felt when you finally got back to the dock with that monster by yourself!!!! Congrats brotha!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

it was a day I will truly never forget! thanks for coming along!

[@JamieSkeltonAzureSecurity]

I'm so confused by this automatic fishing rod, I didn't feel like you caught something

[@KeyWestWaterman]

If you've ever reeled 10 lbs up from 1500 you'd understand

[@fish2film]

Awesome video!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks! not a day I will soon forget!

[@jdfflats1]

Wow what a great catch that is a unreal experience. My hart rate went up just watching you

[@KeyWestWaterman]

a day I will never forget!

[@boltonperry9227]

Very cool!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

a day I won't ever forget!

[@boltonperry9227]

@@KeyWestWaterman I can only imagine, Very nice!! You are making some kick ass vids!! Keep it up and coming!!!! Lived in BPK for 14 yrs, had to move back to Jax and oh so much miss spearing and fishing!!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Bolton Perry haha glad you like them! Have a lot of buddies that live up there, love how quite it is. Hope i can help bring back some old memories!

[@dougbourdo2589]

Little bit like Old Man & The Sea. Great job.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha thanks for watching!

[@comfortablynumb9342]

Awesome catches!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

One i won’t forget!

[@captainmorgan4947]

U the best, Aaron!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha thank you! a day I will never forget!

[@matthewfenty1374]

Great job mate! You did that very methodical. Hi 5 all day long.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha a day I will never forget!

[@RT.łiam]

I know I'm late, I live in Orlando fl and have loved your fishing videos, I have a surf rod and thats it, Do you do charters or anything , I'm trying to find some thing cheap " because I'm 15 and would pay for it myself" for me and my dad to go out and try it ?

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoy the vids! but yes I do charters, but they aren't cheap ill be honest. running a boat is expensive. www.dibsonbottom.com

[@RT.łiam]

@@KeyWestWaterman I guess I'm saving for a while lol

[@yuzhen1993]

You are a legend bro. I’ll be at keywest next week, how do I book a trip with you ?

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha I wouldn't go that far! but im booked out until first week of march unfortunately! in the future you can book online. my website is in the description of all my vids

[@reel-axe-ationadventures311]

What a stud! Dang sure had to work for em!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Reel-axe-ation Adventures haha it was an unbelievable day. One that i will never forget!

[@chrisriehl1696]

What a beauty!!! What do you use for a tail wrap? Clove hitch?

[@KeyWestWaterman]

the ol' loop swoop and pull

[@marclatchaw1662]

great video nice boat nice fish ty

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for watching!

[@georgetuider654]

I have to admit, even though I knew you landed this fish, I was nervous until the end of the video that something would go wrong!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha was a day i'll never forget!

[@gRosh08]

Wow! Ep.1!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haha a day i will never forget!

[@nickleback3695]

Those swords are strong fish.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

that is the truth!

[@vietpimp999]

Wow...Was that the biggest fish you've ever caught by your self?

[@KeyWestWaterman]

yes it is!

[@dadams1837]

So epic! Can’t imagine what was going through your head. I would of lost my mind.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haha i day i will never forget!