Commercial Spearfishing Gear Breakdown | My Favorite Reef Setups

[@AngieWolfK72]

Thank you Aaron! Informative video!

[@markdouglass9298]

Love your videos man, always great !

[@KeyWestWaterman]

happy to hear that!

[@redbullrich]

Awesome channel .... keep up the great work

[@KeyWestWaterman]

appreciate that!

[@bobbystevens4087]

Lately I've been using the koah mid plus fatback 52'' and love it. I can control it with one hand in heavy current by pulling back against my shoulder. Just before the shot I push forward using both hands like you said. To me controlling the gun with one hand is a big advantage for clearing and holding on to rocks

[@KeyWestWaterman]

yup! have several koahs and I love them! I can easily shoot my guns with one hand but for the sake of accuracy I almost always shoot with two!

[@ChsBrian]

I can’t get down there often enough and your dives keep my head in the blue water, thanks for that, and 😂 I catch myself watching with my head cocked up like when I’m down and looking through my mask 🤿 in swimming position 😂.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

hahah that is awesome! glad you like the vids and thanks for sharing!!!

[@MRdugger420]

Cool Shooting irons Bubs and you know how to use them! Looking forward to some EPIC grouper Harvest! Stay safe! Peace!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha thanks for watching! will do!

[@kevinkimbrell1404]

Awesome videos as always can you do a video of a rundown on your boat and everyday gear that you keep in it at all times

[@KeyWestWaterman]

yes I promise i'm gonna get to it!

[@granthall2325]

Hi Aaron when you made/built them did u have to put any lead in them to get them to float/sink?? I think u said once that u like yr guns to be negative bouant????

[@KeyWestWaterman]

we add lead normally yes. I like to be very close to neutrally buoyant

[@TheMomentEnds1]

Do you also have a gear rundown of your preferred fins, mask/ snorkel, suit, etc...

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I covered it a very long time ago, been request for another refreshed version. will probably do one!

[@TheMomentEnds1]

@@KeyWestWaterman if able, please also include pole spears. Looking to put in the work training for free diving, as I'll be over in the abacos a bunch over the next few years. Have spent 40 years in the ocean - surfing/ diving/ bodysurfing/ snorkeling... nothing in the world like being in the the ocean. Great channel Aaron.

[@rylanvrolijk9421]

Love you video men do more of spearfishing video all the way from aruba 💯❤

[@KeyWestWaterman]

will do! thanks for watching from Aruba!!!

[@Gatordonn]

okay cool and I my last question is your reel line the same diameter and type of line as your dynemma that’s attached to the shaft. Because I see you have a snap swivel attaching your reel line to the shooting line.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

it is the same diameter yes, the swivel is to prevent twisting.

[@sfowler8942]

Good info.👍

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thank for watching!

[@ReelFloridaFishingChannel]

Cool video man, I’ve been looking into getting into spear fishing. Think I’m gonna have to pull the trigger on some gear soon!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

you won't regret it!

[@DanielM-il4rz]

I am aware that you don’t really shout-out brands but I thought this might be something that you could comment on..I’m looking at the JBL line of guns, a short shaft for shallow water spearfishing or fishing in tight areas..what are your thoughts about JBL. I am just looking for your first thoughts, not a deep dive in JBL or other brands. Thanks for all the great videos. 👍😊 Model: JBL Woody Elite Custom. Any information would be helpful. 👍

[@lifehuntersUSA]

Aaron, I noticed in this video that you dont use a lead before the dynemaa, you use the dynemma as a lead? Just want to clarify that. Thanks!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

yea I use dynemaa as the shooting line.

[@lifehuntersUSA]

@@KeyWestWaterman thank you so much, I just change mine, will be faster to reload with one loop only!

[@alytalaat5969]

I found it thanks!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

awesome!

[@russellcoffey90]

Shout out from the “321”🤙

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Yeaaa buddy!!!!

[@TheOlRazzleDazzler]

Yeah man!!! My home town! Shout out from the 772 y’all.

[@Gatordonn]

Do you tie the reel line (Dyneema) straight to the shaft, and if you do, do you crimp it to the shaft or just tie a knot?

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I tie it straight to the shaft with a bowlin

[@winstonsmith4003]

Hey Man, do you have a dive light you’d recommend? Random I know

[@donovanstockton7081]

Very good video on your setups. I like your pragmatism and ingenuity lot. May I ask how come no Roller spearguns? I’m new to the sport. Spent a week in Kona using a pole spear and now looking to get a speargun. Something like a Pathos roller speargun.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

don't have anything against them! never tried one, but i'm one of those guys that if I don't have a problem with something I don't change it. I don't wish I had more range, or less recoil. the two main selling points of a roller from my understanding.

[@bluedoggum8373]

Do you have a cheapish rod and reel setup for a small inflatable you’d recommend?

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I like anything Shimano makes, but really depends what you plan on doing with it

[@sbowles89]

Aloha from Hawaii, ever notice any difference in mono vs dyneema shooting line? Dyneema on the reef is obviously more durable and can be tied in a quick disconnect knot. I've been hearing lately that dyneema will slow down your shaft quicker compared to mono. Any quick thoughts? Also what diameter dyneema are you usually using for shooting line?

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I believe its 1.8, and it may but the difference is so subtle it probably couldn't even be detected in my opinion.

[@derekwarnock270]

I just got a riffe euro 90 it came with 2 wraps of dynema from neptonics I asked for that instead of mono when I was practicing in the pool it shoots all the wraps and wants more line from the reel I’d rather have 1 wrap for ease of getting it loaded to shoot again. Do your guns do that with one wrap ?

[@KeyWestWaterman]

yes they do as well, it all depends on the gun a 90 is pretty small one wrap is very little range. the reason I don't like double wrap with a bigger reef gun is because there's way too much line left when you shoot allowing a fish to take the slack and often wrap up in the reef or get in a hole.

[@Captainpaulbtyhtr]

Technical question about the banana gun , two 28” 5/8 bands @ 3:1 or 200% for 120# x2 🤯

[@KeyWestWaterman]

was that a question?

[@Captainpaulbtyhtr]

@@KeyWestWaterman yup

[@mauroalves7116]

Hey captain! Hope you are doing well, did you drill the hole on the black gun handle to put the clip? I'm thinking about doing the same with a Riffe handle, but I'm a little worried about damaging it.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I did! depends on the handle, this one is plastic so it was very easy

[@charli2671]

Hey! Like the videos and nice guns! What flashlight do you like to use?

[@KeyWestWaterman]

neptonics.com/product/spearfishing-dive-light-freedive-flash-light/ this is my absolute favorite light. I upgrade to the rechargeable battery.

[@brandongoleman7206]

Hi Aaron I am interested in making a speargun similar to this. I think a video as to how you built such a speargun and what are some things specs you would like to change if you had to do it over would be beyond appreciated. Thank you for the amazing videos and best wishes to you.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I wish i still had the tools to make more guns. I’d love to go over it. Do appreciate you watching and always appreciate feedback!

[@brandongoleman7206]

@@KeyWestWaterman One last question. I notice your spearguns are enclosed track. Any particular reason you go with enclosed vs open?

[@kyanmatthew6713]

Spearo subscriber here👋....I've noticed u spend alot on shafts....what do you do with bent or broken shafts?

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I send them in, some can be straightened, some are too bent and discarded

[@keenhooper4048]

Am a big fun from st Vincent from the Caribbean island

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Welcome to the channel! thanks for watching!

[@Rockabuy2002]

Did not understand single wrap vs double. Really am lost about set up between reel and connection to spear. What keeps the reel from backlashing?

[@kyleschemenauer5631]

The reel has drag which keeps it from back lashing.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

its the amount of runs your line makes down and back from the line release to the line guide. and yes most reals have drag on them, although I like mine loose, I don't like a reel that locks down. my hand is my drag.

[@sbowles89]

Aloha from Hawaii, ever notice any difference in mono vs dyneema shooting line? Dyneema on the reef is obviously more durable and can be tied in a quick disconnect knot. I've been hearing lately that dyneema will slow down your shaft quicker compared to mono. Any quick thoughts? Also what diameter dyneema are you usually using for shooting line?

[@mikejenkins4598]

I am pretty sure grouper spawn between March and July! 20 years ago I witnessed dozens of them spawning July 4th off of Cedar Key in 55 ft of water.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

in my findings, grouper spawn the majority of the year to be honest, the biggest spawns however are in the winter and early spring. although I am no expert, I spend more time in the water than most

[@Redman90]

Just a question and an idea. Do you ever do lion fish derbies/rodeos? Could be a cool video catch/cook and possibly a type of charter idea. Just curious. Keep up the good work and great video! From CA 🤙

[@KeyWestWaterman]

we shoot them when we see them, its pretty standard nowadays! there are so many there's no getting rid of them now! I appreciate the feedback and thanks for watching!

[@DiegoMartinez-hf7iv]

have u ever tried a pneumatic? why is so uncommon on the states ?

[@KeyWestWaterman]

nope, started with wood and never needed a change so I've never tried.

[@GarzonTV]

bro is that an AR15 handle your using of your speargun??

[@KeyWestWaterman]

yup! Neptonics systems makes them

[@adc-professionalunderwater7775]

What type of permit and is vms, call ins required?

[@KeyWestWaterman]

no all my permits are for the South Atlantic, currently no VMS. but i'm sure its only a matter of time

[@extremediver71]

Can you talk about the camera you use under water? Please

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I just use go pro 7's!

[@stephfin]

Do you make your own Chum or you a have a Favorite?

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Killer bait or tournament is what i mainly use

[@robertrusnak620]

Did you buy those as a kit?

[@KeyWestWaterman]

no piece by piece, although I think Neptonics sells kits

[@robertrusnak620]

@@KeyWestWaterman I am really impressed with your skills 👍. I’ve been a scuba diver / spearfishing guy for 35 years out of sandy hook NJ with countless hours underwater to the point of not logging any dives for many years. I’d love to share some tricks I’ve learned over the years for bagging more fish with simple ideas.

[@JoseDiaz-yl9sh]

I use the Italy ones. They're made of graphite so they float they don't weigh anything

[@KeyWestWaterman]

that is cool! never seen any like that!

[@JoseDiaz-yl9sh]

@@KeyWestWaterman they cost alot. 4 grand

[@theemine001]

Talk about the connection of your band to the shaft. I see you and most good spear guys do not use steel. Why is that?

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I don't use it because it can't be cut in a bad situation and too much drag. and I thought I did in this video but will mention it in an upcoming video

[@GuilhermeRosado]

Hey! How did you painted your gun?

[@KeyWestWaterman]

they are stickers, then epoxy over it. if you're talking about the black gun I mixed graphite into the epoxy.

[@rockedupreefco.3809]

do a hogfish video, I don’t think i’ve ever seen you shoot one

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Will attempt to this summer! With the new regs keepers are tough to find!

[@rockedupreefco.3809]

@@KeyWestWaterman I’ve been seeing fat hogs on the shallow coral heads around sugarloaf, there’s a few honey holes I don’t think i’ll reveal but like under 15ft i’ve seen some 18-19inchers

[@borikennautical6649]

Keep up the good work grouper slaughter. Great info!😊👍👍🤿🤿🤿🦈🦈🦈

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thank you! more to come!

[@kennycunha5405]

14 or 16 bands for a roballen 110 ?

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Too many factors to consider to answer that blindly!

[@yogiibro5098]

Have you ever been diving here in the Bahamas? 🇧🇸

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I have not yet

[@GrasshopperandtheBear]

👍👍👍

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for watching!

[@kalsaumesatungiamata9066]

What are their prices and how old are they now?

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I don't remember how much they cost to build to be honest. I believe they are about 6-7 years old now

[@hitmantackle2928]

How do I find out about dates you have open to fish

[@KeyWestWaterman]

the calendar on my website is up to date! www.dibsonbottomkeywest.com

[@armandocamejo9490]

How many mm the shaft????

[@KeyWestWaterman]

not sure mm but its 5/16 on an inch

[@donaldtouchton9523]

👊🏻👊🏻👍🏻

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thank your sir!

[@donaldtouchton9523]

@@KeyWestWatermanNo.!!! Thank you.! Now I have a complete understanding how your gun works.!!😂👊🏻

[@mattfrombolwarra8405]

Isn't this the same one from a couple weeks ago?

[@itsdahbadger3898]

Yeah

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Yea had some technical difficulties but wanted to have it out there. Apologies!

[@Yury303]

Can someone point me in the right direction to be able to build a speargun? ❤

[@KeyWestWaterman]

spearboard.com has a ton of resources, and you can get the supplies from Neptonics.com

[@Yury303]

@@KeyWestWaterman thank you!! bless your soul! 🙌🏻

[@davidfuentes7788]

first

[@KeyWestWaterman]

quick draw

[@kendimizekadarbalk]

🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for watching!