A Hard Pill To Swallow - Giant Swordfish - Persistence Pays

[@matzki82]

Legendary mate! Spent over an hour and a half connected to what would have been our first sword at the Rottnest trench in Western Australia only to pull the hooks at 27 meters. Very tough pill ro swallow. Great episode as always mate. Much love.

[@peterparsons7141]

A lifetime of fishing, and lots of photos and trophies to talk about. The one that got away at the boat, after a lengthy battle always stands out more than anything. My son was on the gaffe, and after all these years when the story comes up we can look at each other and instantly we are both back there at that moment. It’s crazy how the one that got away has made such an unforgettable day.

[@georgeniebergall7074]

I think this was one of your better videos. I love watching you do this and I like your show so much. I never missed one. God bless.

[@AlanL007]

I like how you keep reality on your videos, great to see the second day paid off for you.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Trying my best to keep it real!

[@gcrauwels941]

Swordfish are mighty critters. Back in the days of cyalumes and primitive electric reels, I battled a few times. Your videos bring back the sights, sounds, and even smells to this presently landlocked soul. Thanks brother.

[@jacoblogsdon2850]

This is what its all about bro. Bouncing right back and digging your heels in when you run into struggles and failure is a huge key to success. Thats some outstanding persistence.. love it.

[@charlesvannoy4145]

I love how the process of boating, measuring, dehooking, and getting that short sword back in the water was a manner of seconds, not minutes. So many people would take so much longer and drastically lower his chance of surviving and growing to an absolute monster. Great work guys! If you see this comment and remember next time you film some swordfishing, could you show a little closer how those line snaps you use to secure/remove your weights work?

[@chris6054]

Much needed break after this day of boarding up. Sarasota isn't looking forward to Milton, man! Hope it doesn't turn your way either! Cant wait to smash this pizza and watch

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haha enjoy!

[@comfortablynumb9342]

I grew up in Sarasota and my brother lives by Bee Ridge and Cattleman. I'm worried about him. They live in a 2 story house that hasn't flooded before but the intersection of his street and Bee Ridge can flood. His girlfriend's dad lives upstairs and I doubt any of them will evacuate. Of course I'm worried about my friends down there, and the place itself. I am very happy to hear about Midnight Pass opening up from Helene, it's the only good thing from the storm I've heard of. It's hard to imagine anything good coming from this one that's coming. I wish you luck! I'm not religious but I'll do my version of prayers for y'all. Cheers from Virginia by the Chesapeake Bay.

[@Turbotalkin]

Venice here boarded up and ready

[@CarcarrierTv]

We’re all praying for you guys we just got hit with Helene up here in Greeneville Tennessee so I hope it’s nowhere near how big they are saying it is

[@Turbotalkin]

@@CarcarrierTv preciate it brotha 🤙

[@rickshearer6359]

The swords were running a good record against yall ....but persistence and patience paid off....congrats well done!!!!

[@TB-xw3vo]

I really liked how you showed the entire journey to catching the fish. Fishing is not always easy and takes a lot of persistence to be successful

[@squishypush6032]

Think the good lord was watching over you two 🙏 I was sooo bummed for yall and thought the video was over but then the money shot Hail Mary 😂. What a roller coaster of emotions

[@ScottTalkington]

Had to pause the video and go watch on the big tv,nice filming.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@dansiegel1874]

Brutal. Low sun angle, prop wash, surface boat wash, and a long fight in a soft mouth. Been there... some of those fish get big for a reason. My stomach was turning, and i wasn't even on the boat. Add those beam seas every 180 degrees and ughhh... It's tough to keep appropriate drag in those situations. Great video, as always. It just happens. Makes for a long quiet ride home sometimes (but every once in awhile...the fish has to win... keeps you coming back for more.) Redemption tastes good. Keep living the dream, sir. Its unconventional, but in those low sun angle situations when larger fish (whether swords or giant BFT,) keep diving at the boat and then burning down deep, I have had success with scoping out down-wind/current after dialing down the drag... then going for the end game again when positioned better with a less green fish (I know...we all have our own way.) Thanks for sharing the video. Awesome.

[@tommymitchell1070]

Man! You’re good with that boat!! Nice

[@raeshalgoul8505]

Glad you got one in the end, thanks for bringing us along. Peace 👍✌

[@freedomwanderer91]

Aint nothing wrong with putting some Mahi in the cooler. Awesome.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haha right!

[@seansysig]

Gigantic swordfish are serious fighters! Kudos to you 2 for being persistent.

[@jamespottersnufles2015]

yall know who this man is? he is key west waterman aka the bob ross of fishing he's a great dude and a great fisherman who provides food for his family

[@hayduke232]

You guys be safe down there! I’m sending positive vibes your way.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Always!

[@doug2202]

Great video Capt. heartbreaker on the big one but well deserved on the keeper. Hell of a dart shot.

[@michaeldemasi1665]

I feel your pain Aaron, but epic battle. Had a similar experience about 6 weeks ago up here in the Northeast with a big bluefin. Every time he saw the boat he would make another run and like you my stomach turned with every head shake. He finally spit the hook. We second guessed ourselves too, I'm sure just like everyone else who's lost a big fish but in the end those things you "should have" done could have also lost you the fish. At least your persistence paid off. Well done. One more thing, props on your boat driving. Folks who have never been in this kind of situation can't understand how important that is.

[@brandonhill8937]

Just finished watching your last video and saw this was just posted!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haha love it!

[@braydenwilliams4478]

So glad to see a swordfishing video!! I’ve asked a few times with many others, excited to watch. Thank you for the content as always and I wish you and the family good health!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Thanks so much! Enjoy!

[@SmoothLures]

I know you’re a “film what you do guy” but I always enjoy the sword videos! Well done.

[@parkdavis2079]

I find you giggles during the highlights in this to be exceptional. Also this is a VERY good down and dirty on daytime sword. You make it seem so simple although I have only tried once myself and after a boat ran over our only rig as it trailed behind the boat to untangle and took 600 hundred yards of braid we went home dejected.

[@robertlittle8672]

That's exactly the kind of a lemon caper sauce you would get in a fine dinning restaurant, WAY TO GO MADALYN!!! IT LOOKS OUTSTANDING!!! GREAT VID AS ALWAYS AARON. THATS WHAT FISHERMAN DO, NEVER GIVE UP!!!!!

[@journeytothesunset]

Wow that was an epic fight it kept us at the edge of our seats. Great video thank you

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@Ken-xm1rf]

Great video! Watching her get close put a knot in my stomach. Good stuff.

[@PSSKDerby]

Great video Aaron! God bless you all in Florida in the coming days! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@korylesney]

Let’s goooooooooo!!!!!! Holler from butler pa!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haha thanks for coming along!

[@maryantosz6195]

Beautiful fish!! My heart broke for you guys when you lost the big one the first day. Really enjoyed this video!

[@stevejo8162]

That was awesome!!! Definitely need a sword catch and cook in the near future!!!

[@shonbrown5019]

It's always good to see old friends an even better to take them fishing 🎣 great catch

[@juliafiore120]

Hey, Aaron 👋🏼 What an epic episode! I love the sword fights! Have a Blessed Night😊 🤿

[@paddylindsay5847]

Aaron. Thinking of you guys in FL and surrounding areas over the next few days. Stay safe and good luck from the UK. 💪🏻

[@Fishing4Mortgages]

Amazing the chunks on a 58" Sword versus something like a 58" Cobia. Also, clearly bled, versus what you find in the stores with massive blood lines. Great Vid!

[@ronaldkoenig7057]

Awesome video felt like i was there thanks for taking me fishing!!

[@brandonelms4288]

Heck yeah! You have to lose a good one to appreciate the next one more. Awesome video A!

[@mitchelllavalley3497]

Aaron you never disappoint was exciting to watch and when ya shot the harpoon it was glorious 🐬Great job by the both of you team work!

[@robertlittle8672]

Stay safe down there, got Milton bearing down on us here in Central Florida as you know. Hope you guys are OK. God Bless. Look forward to another great vid after the storm leaves!!!!

[@jimdavis2113]

Awesome video. You win some, you lose some. Glad you finally got one in the boat to eat. All the best from Alaska. STAY SAFE DURING THIS INCOMING STORM.

[@comfortablynumb9342]

How's the halibut fishin'? I'd love to catch some! I fish for flounder all summer in the Chesapeake Bay. The biggest one I caught all year was 20.25"..

[@jimdavis2113]

@@comfortablynumb9342 Nice flounder. Haven't been out as much as usual, but came home with fish every time we went out. Being raised in South Florida, I really miss the lobster, grouper, and snapper though. All the best to you and your family from me here in Alaska.

[@comfortablynumb9342]

@@jimdavis2113 cool, I grew up in Sarasota. I miss snook fishin'! But I still fish all the time in the Chesapeake Bay in VA. Mostly for flounder, redfish and trout. I caught about 20 little trout this afternoon.

[@jimdavis2113]

@@comfortablynumb9342 Awesome on the trout. I grew up in Ft. Lauderdale. Used to do a lot of rainbow trout and salmon fishing, but age and disabilities kind of limit me now. Catch a few for me.

[@danieldonnelly4892]

Great video! Thanks for sharing your adventures.

[@ManBearPig1968]

Love the long form, and the suspense awesome💯👍

[@jondietzen4342]

Was so looking foward to that beast! I was sick watching the heasshakes way up here in Michigan! Love your vids!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

A humbling fish for sure!

[@forrestthompson8714]

Great days to share with us,fish on

[@DIYDaveT]

Your camera is great. This 4k stuff is like being there. Thanks for sharing it!

[@fredwasson8712]

You caught those swordfish as they were evacuating Milton! Lol😅

[@JayB-bq7hh]

I haven't had swordfish in years ,like decades...............got to get some !!!

[@OutdoorAdventuresUSA]

That's awesome, thank you for sharing! Persistence pays off!

[@LastKastFishing]

Absolute nail-biter, loved to watch the whole fight!!

[@texasfan3345]

Can’t wait to see this one. Let’s goooooo. Gig em

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏🏻

[@strayedcat1966]

Thanks for the trip! Praying the dry air & shear destroys Miltons power. Stay safe. 🙏

[@paulmay4707]

Wasn't even there, but that was exciting. Good job.

[@AKwuf]

Great video! Haven't even seen the fish yet but dam those waves and swell are making me feel sea sick and I'm not even on the boat!!!!

[@mikerhode9005]

Great video my man. I hope you are staying safe during Hurricane Milton!!

[@Daveincc]

Those steaks are fantastic on the grill ! Super exciting to watch imo.. there’s some really big fish I lost that I’ll never forget. Watching the fight with the big sword the wave action was putting my heart in my throat ! When they get close in those conditions the wave will throw slack in the line and the hook falls out !

[@KeyWestWaterman]

So glad you enjoyed it! Always a humbling fish.

[@mritolduso7355]

Oh man Aaron, that breaks my heart…way to redeem yourselves! Prayers for you guys with the storm that is coming…🙏🙏🙌

[@Jdog5342-sw5co]

To play a big fish that long that brings that kind of resilience you can't feel bad.

[@CmonMoby]

6:50, yep that was indeed a cool clip! I give it a 10/10 on the dive too 🤣

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haha nailed It!

[@jjomsky7946]

Amazing video! Congrats! Be safe with the hurricane.

[@anatomicalmouse4024]

Another great vid, been looking forward to this since I saw the pics on insta. Hope y'all are staying safe with Milton on the way!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Always! Thanks so much

[@knightclan4]

Controlled chaos You seem to thrive on it

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haha

[@dominicsilvio6374]

You guys did a great job and have should have no regrets

[@comfortablynumb9342]

These swordfish videos are always really cool to watch. They're such strange fish. And so tasty. I think if I was out there I'd definitely try to catch mahi mahi and stuff while I waited. Maybe even chum for smaller fish. Anyway thanks for sharing your adventures.

[@windowshots]

That was pretty cool. I was fully entertained and hopeful

[@JDADDY01]

Love watching your videos man, from NC but still learning from you!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Glad to hear it! 🙏🏻

[@phillockwood8414]

Great job, the one that got away! Arg!

[@dinos8557]

Hope you and all will be safe including your family further north. Oh yea, Great video as well.

[@Big_Bend_Benji]

What an epic fight!!!!! Love to see your videos! Huge inspiration!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Glad you like them! Thanks so much

[@chrisbeling7350]

It happens bru . Vid good show hard work pays off . Nice catch ❤

[@barbdaddy2122]

Hope the best for yall with this next storm. Looks to be hanging north right now.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

We should be good!

[@ronland1821]

Yes more of this please.

[@kennithandirsen7184]

I love swordfish! I would love to have some of that in my freezer!

[@edwinroberts4653]

loved it!!

[@lewisspeed3041]

Awesome catch

[@KevinLal-p4f]

Yes bro good job keep fishing fish on 🎣🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@troyrockstardad]

Nice fish.good video

[@TheoneandonlyRAH]

Congrats bro!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Thank you!

[@aaronsmith6251]

Nice job guys!!

[@thekiltedtexan2480]

Damn / I was on the edge of my seat the whole time

[@mikem4825]

awesome stuff, you guys stay safe with these storms coming in. prayers

[@LelandGreen-hp8ri]

Just made it down to summerland for fall break but there’s been awful weather you know but gonna try to spearfish tomorrow morning in shallow waters if it’s not horrible tomorrow

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Probably gonna be a little murky! Good luck!

[@LelandGreen-hp8ri]

@@KeyWestWatermanyea we’re on a canal it’s not as murky as I would think but I know it’ll be worse out with all of the storms and rain lately

[@dannyluelee]

Stay safe dude! I’m sure the weather is pretty harsh there now

[@PenCo91oh]

Great video! Ik that hurts bad losing that fish but way to stick with it!

[@TheDadFaxs]

Talk about a bait and switch. I thought this video was going to end on a sad note. But oh how I was wrong 😁 congratulations on a hell of a fish.

[@ianmurray9201]

Thank you great video.

[@tommymitchell1070]

Y’all buckle up. Big one rolling in

[@BassPlayerExtra300S]

Had my stomach in my throat fighting that BIG sword, and practically got sick when it popped the hook. This was the best video I've seen from you (maybe you have better ones that I haven't seen). Makes me just want to suck it up and pay the pony for a good charter who'll take me swording up here in Boynton Beach. Anyone know/trust a good/skilled Sword charter up here?

[@coyroberts8356]

So very cool video!!😊

[@mikeperkins5968]

My god dude that was the most brutal shit I've ever seen bless you guys for going through that

[@wht80vette]

Great vid…that close only makes the next catch that much better. Just be happy you didn’t have to do it by hand 😂

[@rkins100]

Great video.

[@sammyrogers4560]

We daytime up here from Miami to delray, I know everyone has their diffrent things they like to do but we have found if you see that bite we like to hit bottom and let it sit down there for about 20 seconds and 8/10 times we load up when bringing the led back up. Give it a try and see if you can get better hook sets on the fish

[@Jammer0825]

Awesome video!!!

[@bobkirk942]

Sword fish is so tasty !!! Pumpkin seed is so awesome!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

So good!

[@MickyC0601]

Man you guys were doing the work but, sometimes the fish wins brother. Great footage Redemption is SWEET !!! Best Wishes Micky C

[@davidgraham4807]

Aaron and Madeline…be safe guys. I think you’re going to dodge a bullet. Sorry for my family and friends in Tampa and Venice. PS…your content is second to none.

[@professorcarlo4467]

Nice vid man nice fish

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Thanks for watching!

[@Letnan.Banana]

Fun fishing i enjoyed the show sir

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tommyt8857]

Thank for going back out and not leaving is with that pill to swallow with no chaser!! That first was was a nail biter.