Accidentally Catching Giant Yellowtail Snapper | Key West, Florida | Catch Clean Cook

Blue Gabe - / bluegabearrington
Kelly Young - / islandkey
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[@rjquirante610]

this is my first youtube comment. and the only channel where i don't skip ads. rock on man!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

that means a lot! seriously do appreciate you sharing that keeps me going!

[@scottkramer481]

As a 12 year old, nearly 45 years ago, I spent the summer with my Grandpa in Florida. We cruised over to the Bahamas for two weeks and fished almost every day. And we sure ate a lot of Yellow Tail! What a summer...

[@KeyWestWaterman]

sounds like some good memories!

[@TheOlRazzleDazzler]

Clams is back!!!! Heck yeah

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha he is!

[@pamdemic7848]

Excellent collaboration! Three of my favorite channels combined.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Happy to hear it! Thanks so much!

[@joeruger5858]

Another adventurous video, great stuff Aaron. Keep'm coming

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thank you!

[@farmerd7174]

I sure do love how well you fillet your fish . smooth

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I try!

[@eddyortiz8110]

You guy's are killing me my mouth is watering 😂 Those were the nicest Yellowtail I've seen Wow!💛🐟💛✌🌿

[@KeyWestWaterman]

they were amazing!

[@urbanacargill]

Take a trip to Andros Bahamas considering you love big yellows and mangroves also plenty yellow eye and queens on deep drop

[@davids11131113]

@@urbanacargill Oh they’ve been.

[@davids11131113]

@@urbanacargill Hell just do Dry Tortugas it’s awesome.

[@Mike-hb4pc]

On light tackle, it doesn't get any 'funner'!! Congrats on a nice day!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Really doesn’t!

[@area51aruba]

WOW !!! Monster Yellowtail. Awesome vid ! You do a great job.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks so much!

[@trippsavage1511]

Will is back! Can't wait to see him cooking up some of your scraps again!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha right!

[@Bigrigjeff]

Great video! Wild calab! Keep them coming!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha thanks for watching!

[@chadjenkins4846]

Yay clam is back! Great episode. Made me hungry as always

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haha stoked!!

[@teeltimes]

Good to see you with them again. Great vid! Keep em’ cumin’

[@KeyWestWaterman]

More on the way!

[@jeffwilliams7667]

Those are monster yellowtail...I thought I'd caught some decent size ones until I saw this video!! Nice catch!!

[@NTCOX]

Great video man !!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thank you sir!

[@davegriggs3863]

I really needed this today.......been a long couple of weeks and I am with you on deck, chumming, as I get so seasick, the hot Florida sun burning the shit out of my pale Minnesota winter skin.....What a nice diversion from the horrible atrocities being committed in the world these days..... Thanks for the break, and keeping it REAL....Yup, someday, I won't be caring for a senile, elderly parent and two teenage boys....and then I'll book with you for a simple cruise in the mangroves to catch lunch.....

[@KeyWestWaterman]

happy to hear it! hope it was a happy escape from reality! thanks so much for always watching brother!

[@barbwire8280]

Got it,... you are the man to do shit in the FLA keys.......GOT IT, from your 2 friends . KEY WEST WATERMAN

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haha thanks so much for watching!

[@cmoney186]

so happy to stumble across your channel, future long time follower🤙

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Welcome to the channel! Love to hear it!

[@tonyclark4954]

Nothing better than coming home from a day at the office up in gloomy Washington state, smoking a joint, and watching a KWW vid. I wanna go back to the islands!! :D

[@KeyWestWaterman]

😂 love it! Thanks so much for watching as always!

[@salty_life3652]

Awesome catch love seeing them big flags👍💪🏻

[@KeyWestWaterman]

me too!

[@jimmiemeeks9795]

Appreciate y'all

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Thanks for watching!

[@FishBumpTV]

Wow, Those yellowtail were STUDS! Glad you guys had a great day of fishing, hope you see lots of new subs! We catch a lot of sheepshead in our area and they are in the Porgy family. They are absolutely some of my favorite fish to eat for sure. Great content, keep it up!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haha right! And eaten plenty of sheepshead in my time! Love them!!

[@thefamily9962]

Can I go fishing with you one day?

[@theestablishmenta7903]

That looked like a fun day and those are by far the biggest yellow tail I've ever seen

[@KeyWestWaterman]

it was a blast!

[@Lyn11159]

Nice yellow tail, that water is so blue. Greetings from South Africa

[@KeyWestWaterman]

it sure was! thanks so much for watching!

[@sammcvea1069]

Wow, those are huge yellowtail. Awesome video 📹. Sir

[@KeyWestWaterman]

They were!

[@svoctopus4888]

Fish n Grits! Come on, let's go!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haha so good!

[@kenardolifestyleyoungdiver]

one of the best channel i know

[@KeyWestWaterman]

happy to hear that!

[@SeabassAdventures]

Those are some monster yellowtails. Great job on the video 🔥🔥🔥

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Thank you!

[@williamwilliamson7873]

And the cooking on the water in the pan smartest thing I ever seen coolest way to cook

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha turned out well!

[@bubbletrail6404]

Been catching lots of sunshine bass up here north of Orlando on the St. Johns. We made the blacken fish and grits and everyone loved it, what a simple and great recipe.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

man its such a great recipe! thanks so much for watching!

[@slipperybeastaviationfishingsh]

Awesome video, Aaron. Those flags yellowtails and muttons and porgies amazing CCC. I prefer porky like you said. Thanks for sharing 🎣

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks so much for watching!

[@miamiwax5504]

I need a cooking with clams: yellowtail tails episode 🤣

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha he's back and making episodes! will get him on it!

[@codyforbes7670]

Man I love yellowtail. It's like they were made for a filet knife to go through.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha right

[@jessicagrover402]

I was down there when this was filmed. Can I just say how bitter I am that I didn’t see any of you…The Keys are absolutely one of the most beautiful places in the US. I’m ready to head south ASAP💯💯

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha musta missed us! and it really is amazing down here! thanks so much for watching! and maybe see you next time!!!

[@TheMickybutler]

11.16 in the PM, and although I'm up at 4am, I have to watch before Zeds.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha love it!

[@gradybrowning3976]

Just watched you and Blue Gabe, damn those are some huge Flags!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haha right! Monsters!

[@greg123168]

Great video, I am a fan of a porgy myself.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for watching! and love them!!!

[@margekaralis6127]

Holy quacamolie. We spent all afternoon on Davis Reef today trying to catch yellowtail. Zip, zero nada. Happy to see what a flag yellowtail looks like. Maybe tomorrow. You give us hope. We are using jig heads and bally hoo chunks. Love your videos. You can cook for me anytime.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

They can be tricky to find! Just stick with it! Thanks so much for watching!

[@solidtangent9953]

Omg those are some gorgeous yellow tails

[@KeyWestWaterman]

They def were!

[@tombrown7577]

I will settle for giant yellowtail anyday and be just as happy!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha right!

[@FL_Native_68]

Excellent video, brother. Just got turned onto your channel by Blue Gabe. I will definitely continue to follow.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear it! and welcome! thanks so much for the follow!

[@gradybrowning3976]

I agree a lot of people pass on porgies and grunts. A big grunt and porgy are great eating!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Amen!

[@theoffgridtravelers7316]

Those are monsters gotta love it. Gotta get back there soon, just waiting for the stars to align. lol, you're going live.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

they def were! haha we haven't gone anywhere!

[@theoffgridtravelers7316]

@@KeyWestWaterman Haha, rub it in...

[@curlymaple42]

SUMAC!!!!!! Love using that lemony goodness!! So many people look at you like, you used WHAT??? 😆 I am so going to try that on fish asap! I use it other places but didn't think of fish. Duh...

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haha will loves it!

[@rustbucket9318]

You even broke out the new Danko for the filleting. I’m sure BG will be happy to see that. The taste test had me wondering what’s in my freezer for tonight. Looked good.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha, love them so far! and it sure was!

[@user-nw2dw4oo9m]

I just saw this and I love fishing around the Keys, did it twice from " Little Torch key" I was raised in Manatee co. My neighbor here had a house there - fishing in Tampa is good but not as good as there

[@jimalden7130]

She giggles . Cool. I just love FISH..

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Lol!

[@johndeaton7968]

That would’ve been funny, to be diving and see a fishing pole go wizzing by you😂

[@KeyWestWaterman]

lol right

[@gregprince2523]

That Danco is a beast!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love them so far!

[@gregprince2523]

@@KeyWestWaterman Look at Paul Block knife sharpener on you toob.... it's small and human proof. Will keep any blade sharp as a razor quickly.... cant wear it out either. I've got one on every boat, duck blind, deer stand, toolbox work bench and in the kitchen... just to touch things up when it needs it... Still have my wicked edge for tough jobs but that block thing is the real deal and priced right

[@americanrebel413]

I know Porges are good! Great video thank you.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Thank you!!!

[@roberthandlon1877]

I agree with everybody my mouth is literally watering. I’ve got to get back to the ocean. Don’t think I’ve ever had porgy but have caught and eaten a lot of yellowtail so good.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha man it was good! and porgy is amazing and often overlooked!

[@locoboy46]

Flag is an understatement. Wow!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haha!

[@CaptainSloose]

Who makes the mesh tackle bags hanging from the T top? I think those would be a good addition to my boat. Thanks again Aaron love your content.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I can't remember the name to be honest, maybe tackle webs? give it a google search

[@miamifishingpipo]

Aaron what a great day you had with them Flags. I wish I was there to give you a hand😂. Great video as always. Miami fishing Pipo

[@KeyWestWaterman]

It was a blast!!! Thanks for watching!

[@miamifishingpipo]

@@KeyWestWaterman My pleasure, next time I go down to key west, will pay you a visit. We have a trip coming up to go to Pulley ridge. I loved the mangrove catching from the back of your house too. So convenient 👍👍. Your dog is so good too

[@goptasingh4432]

This is life man .

[@KeyWestWaterman]

It’s not bad!

[@UrbanFisherman]

Nice bro 👍🏾

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Thank you!

[@rogerr7856]

My fav way to catch flags! Nice job! (Although i cut skin off bonita meat so it doesn’t foul hook, lose fish). Damn i miss catching them! 😎🌴🍹

[@KeyWestWaterman]

its a blast! thanks for watching!

[@1000110011101a]

Big yellowtail are some of the best eating fish. In my top 2 behind tripletail.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

they are good that's for sure!

[@martinvera5962]

Wow nice catch 🪝👍🏻

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thank you!

[@sergeidragunov8103]

When I visit the USA, Florida, I am going to look you up Sir!!! Fishing needs to be done!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Love to hear it! Thanks for watching!

[@bobpatterson5402]

Those are some serious yellowtails. It is interesting about the Porgy / Yellowtail taste test We made ceviche from yellow tail last summer out of yellowtail and mangrove snappers we caught on a party boat, it was great. In late February we went out on Miss Islmorada and caught Porgies, we made ceviche from them and we thought it was very similar to the ceviche made from snappers.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

they def were! and I can always go for some ceviche!

[@wilfredgu1]

You had an awesome day. I noticed your watch in your videos, is it practical for the boat life? what watch is that? Sorry if I get too personal.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

its a dive watch. for freediving only. suunto d4f

[@douglassmith1632]

I'm with you, love porgy. Rather eat them then grouper. Looks like you caught a nice one!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

they are delish!

[@juangeorge7902]

What exactly did you have in your chum mixture. It was a great video. I look forward to seeing more.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Just sand and chum

[@ravennelson827]

I'm following you all over liking yes it is your ...Blessing

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏

[@JoseDiaz-yl9sh]

Yellowtail doing well. I'm still on the grouper. It's only 4 months so grouper deep dropping all the time. Wahoo they're heading to and dolphin just never left. Strange year. That was a big yellow tail great job Aaron like always have a great one. Nothing like fresh yellowtail. That's my favorite fish to eat I do like the scamp I just change it up the season does that for me

[@KeyWestWaterman]

been a strange year indeed! thanks so much for watching sir!

[@gradybrowning3976]

Scamps the best!

[@JoseDiaz-yl9sh]

@@gradybrowning3976 yes they taste better than other grouper. I agree

[@rolandvance6663]

👍🏼 nice Yellowtail

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Thank you!

[@bernardomieryteran768]

Dear Cap. Have you try por porgy ceviche Is great …. Good catch 🎉

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I sure have

[@mdv2043]

Man bro those were some steamer yellow tails. Need to head and debonair and stuff one of those bad boys. Another killer video brother. Keep up the good work

[@KeyWestWaterman]

they sure were! thanks for watching!

[@johnappleseed936]

Came here from bluegabe. Subbed!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Love it! Welcome and thanks so much!

[@VernBigDaddy]

Man I love this channel. I love all types of fishing and hunting because there are NO or very very few people! I used to be a people person, but people screwed it up for me!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haha i hear that! Not much i love more than being out there alone!

[@alexrossitch7187]

Good timing.. I’ll be booking a charter soon. Just curious, when is the best time of year for grouper/ snapper and potential blue water?

[@KeyWestWaterman]

grouper opens may 1, and not sure what you mean by Bluewater.

[@dexterbenliss2294]

Next time you have some snapper or porgie try making a Sweet and sour snapper. Simple but super tasty...fillet cut intod chunks, breaded, deep fried and tossed in your favorite sweet and sour sauce then place in a pot with all sauce and some onions for about 5 to 7 minutes or until fish is tender

[@KeyWestWaterman]

will have to give it a try! thanks so much!

[@crisaocasa]

Nice’s yellow tail Dude !

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Thank you sir!

[@mattgurin6168]

Hey Aaron , if you use those jig heads often w chunk / live bait, why don't you have your buddy do you up a few on a circle hook. I realize the jig heads are normally always on J hooks but just thinking....

[@KeyWestWaterman]

typically we aren't hooking undersized yellowtails so never have needed to go that route

[@dennisdavisjr.1623]

Wow that looks like you are having a very rough ride that is a beautiful Yellow Tail though

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha was a little bumpy!

[@oriolcuba]

Wow nice yellowtails ! i went out yesterday in miami, testing a down rigger cannon.. im used to use planners... no much luck with cannon, whats your opinion planner vs cannon? got very windy in the afternoon.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I’ll be honest i never fish either so don’t have much of an opinion!

[@MannyMarin1]

Great video! Were you drifting or anchored?

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Drifting!

[@WHATisTHIS577]

Glad Will said at the end he catches 12 inch yellowtail like the rest of us 😂

[@KeyWestWaterman]

😂😂😂

[@HardSarge]

10/5/23 question: when you’re anchored like that, what type of anchor are you using and can you discuss the reason a particular anchor is better in certain situations? Claw vs Danforth vs Grapnel ? Love the videos

[@KeyWestWaterman]

trying to put together an anchoring video!

[@SteffenTorbenson]

Hey Aaron - Once again nice video - Do you have any experience with Riffe Spearguns? I'm considering their Euro series.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Thanks for watching! I am personally not a fan of riffe. Have seen lots of people have issues with them. But we all have opinions doesn’t mean mine is the right one.

[@SteffenTorbenson]

@@KeyWestWaterman Thank you for taking the time to give your opinion, much appreciated. Which wooden rear-handle (Euro style) spearguns would, in your opinion be worth looking at?

[@Kld_Spinning]

4:10 Великолепный желтохвост! 👍

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for watching!

[@Kld_Spinning]

@@KeyWestWaterman Thank you, captain, for your work for us!

[@jamesstantonjr.6553]

Like your show, what are the yellow bouts behind your boat?

[@KeyWestWaterman]

lobster traps!

[@jamesstantonjr.6553]

Grew up spending summers fishing out of Marathon in the 70’s… sand balls for yellowtail.. the ones you show in recent videos are amazing 🤩

[@georgepettegrew1967]

Living the life...

[@KeyWestWaterman]

im trying!

[@freestyles7880]

Very good vdo

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for watching!

[@troya1495]

Did you do same part of the filet? Because I said yellow tail was on the right based on thickness of filet.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I did, the filet was just alot bigger. may not have been 100% fair as the smaller yellowtails are a little more mushy.

[@Capt.dustinseeton]

Hey man huge fan! I’m a charter captain down in Sabine pass tx, it’s a border town between Texas and Louisiana. My question is who makes your shirts for your business?

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear it! and they are sport tek shirts. a local place prints on them for me

[@miketorre16]

can you do a video with Rob, from Deer Meat For Dinner. That would be awesome 🍿🍿

[@KeyWestWaterman]

we talked a few times! he's a busy fella hard to line up

[@miketorre16]

@@KeyWestWaterman Yeah, and nows hes on that road trip to alaska. Maybe someday🤞

[@Twistedshot101]

I still gotta spear me a yellowtail! So hard to get them close! Maybe Ill see you out on May 1st ;)

[@KeyWestWaterman]

they are tough! and ill be out there!

[@mritolduso7355]

I would like to “accidentally” catch some Yellowtails like that! Dang it man, those were BEAST’S!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha right!

[@brucesmith9000]

I love grunts where do you stack them

[@KeyWestWaterman]

they are all over!

[@tsl8086]

Great video I do all I can to support commercial fishing. Can you share what you use to grind the menhaden? Also can I purchase the hoodie? Thanks

[@KeyWestWaterman]

happy to hear that! and im not sure what I have left in stock but here is the link! keywestwaterman.myshopify.com

[@zacheryboynton2136]

Yoooo Kww !!! Have you ever noticed in late summer, after yellowtail have spawned there meat is more mushy? Or could that be from warmer water temps ? Thanks

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I’ll be completely honest, i don’t eat enough yellow tail to notice.

[@zacheryboynton2136]

Gotcha, I’m more into the porgys like you. We call them “family food” & give the yellowtails away.😂

[@lewisspeed3041]

Nice catch,biggest yellow tail I’ve ever seen,and yes porgy is better tasting,for me it’s not even close

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Some of the biggest I’ve seen!

[@lewisspeed3041]

@@KeyWestWaterman that’s wild

[@slaw8609]

Smashed a bunch of giant porgy in marathon last Dec have never eaten them but my freezer is still full and ill never let another go !

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha love it!

[@ohhtrades9401]

You should do a hunting video with bluegabe

[@KeyWestWaterman]

we plan on it!

[@ohhtrades9401]

@@KeyWestWaterman can’t wait to see you out of your confront zone. will be an awesome video.

[@boltonperry9227]

Love the flags!!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha right!

[@josechavara]

Hi , did you tested Pneumatic 135 vs bands ?

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Nope!

[@CaptCollier]

Dude those were some monsters! Are those 300 v8 verados you got? If so do you like them?

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Nope have 200’s! Love them!

[@CaptCollier]

@@KeyWestWaterman I’m glad they have been good to ya brother

[@pkendall99]

Yellowtail is sooo much more expensive at about $18/lb versus Porgy at $4/lb here in NYC..

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Wild!