Deep Primitive Spearfishing | Bahamas Trip | No Storyline

Madeleine and I went to the Bahamas to unwind for a few days! In fact I unwound a little too much and did a terrible just telling the story! here's a few productive dives from our trip! Come along with us!
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[@jeffreymelle8863]

I wouldn't call this episode messy at all, great footage.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

really appreciate it!

[@seansmith1756]

Don't apologize for anything, it's only life. Really like your videos. No sensataionalizeing just raw video strait to the point. Keep them coming 😉

[@KeyWestWaterman]

really do appreciate that! many more on the way!

[@roblastra6080]

No reason to apologize, coming from you is always a good video.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@user-ou6yf8zr3m]

Aaron, as always a great video!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@leoneljvalladares5402]

You daily dose of Madeline lol...She is gorgeous brother 👊😎

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha

[@firefightergarcia]

Going from Paradise to Paradise is always great..

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha no complaints!

[@Bill3558]

I grew up there. Freeport. Now I’m an old man. But did some great diving and fishing back in the day. Stag horn coral was everywhere just below the surface. Boat traffic knocked them down.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

would have loved to see it back then! I have a few areas that are still heavy with it.

[@captdbal65]

I thoroughly enjoyed that . Your narration on top of the video is spot on . Keep doing what you do . I’m

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks so much!

[@robertneuman9317]

I just want it to be warm again! Thanks for the clips on the 70inch during this cold front!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha its def been chilly!

[@greggaskey5336]

glad you got some quality time with your bride. VERY Important stuff :)

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I def did! was much needed!

[@davidgraham4807]

Aaron - No excuses. Life is a dance…enjoy it.

[@juliafiore120]

Def not messy. I enjoyed 👏🏻👏🏻😂

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haha thanks for watching!!!

[@AntiVaganza]

Heya Aaron, long time viewer but likely my first post. Just wanna say huge cudos for always braining and bleeding fish and the respect you show the prey in general. Like with the lobster and school master in this video. On that note, gotta love how we can reload polespears easily:). As for the braining and bleeding, you may - dependant on species in your hood - want to add quick gutting, too. I once had a nice chat with a Japanese marine biologist who explained to me that if a fish has parasites in the gut, they will migrate to the flesh once they sense their host is dead. Might take a while, a few hours perhaps, but if you gut them before, there's very little risk of having parasites in the meat. Cheers again and keep being a hippie:)

[@KeyWestWaterman]

really do appreciate that! I think more people need to! I normally gut all my fish to be honest, its a habit from commercial diving, just don't show it a lot! I do appreciate you watching and taking the time to share!

[@johnnyboi76]

Spearfishing videos are underrated

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏🏻

[@dougleegreen4133]

I've not ever seen one yet messy or bad. Your videos are awesome...

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Thank you!

[@markluke8447]

Living the life. Beautiful.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

im tryin!

[@floridahuntsman7915]

Your dispatch of lobster is a cool trick. I have had my hand caught in a hole . Fire coral a blue lips when I got on the boat my parents almost lost it ! It was a prego female . Lol . Your channel rocks !

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha learned that not too long ago! glad you enjoy it!

[@jimalden7130]

Brother nice sail boat. Good to have friends like that nice video.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

amen! thanks for watching!

[@jamrockspearfishing1705]

Nice Lobsters🦞🦞🦞 big up to your Chanel love the good work Sir 👍😎

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haha thanks for watching!

[@ravennelson827]

Hey thank you for sharing your life my friend

[@KeyWestWaterman]

happy to!

[@RTeBokkel]

The Old Man and the Sea didn't have a storyline either. Dude just went fishing like he had always done. The best stories write themselves. Cheers from Vancouver 🇨🇦 .

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love that! thanks so much for sharing and taking the time to watch!

[@cwill5829]

Yes, we want to see paddin Madeline throughout the eps sir. Her energy shines through

[@KeyWestWaterman]

it always does!

[@americanrebel413]

Great episode! Thank you.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Thank you!

[@williamdawson3353]

Enjoyed the dives as I do all of your videos.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

happy to hear it!

[@thimpanCHRIASON-SkyrosGr]

Now, that's giving the word "messy" a whole new meaning... 🙂

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Lol

[@davidclarkson3710]

I love your videos so chill and just fun to watch

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoy them!

[@dibsonbelize]

Love your videos bro, it's about time your in the Bahamas. Slaying

[@KeyWestWaterman]

it was a fun trip! will have to go back to do a serious spearing trip this was more of a laid back trip for us to get away for a bit!

[@nathanroberts6828]

Unplugging is the whole point of visiting here. I was born here and i still "unplug" for the days when i fish, no better feeling.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

amen! what a beautiful place!

[@witco131]

Fantastic episode as always, these make my day.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoy them!

[@dansiegel1874]

Unplugging is necessary to recharge! Beautiful clarity down there always. Maybe do a breakdown of diving equipment or diving safety at one point? I like hearing everyone's perspectives. Tight lines.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

amen! I will ad it to the list! thanks for taking the time to share!

[@zachhudson726]

Love the weekly episodes man. Keep them coming!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

trying to keep up with them! thanks so much for watching!

[@pedroluissucrecastaneda3110]

Congratulations bro...excelent video hugs from Venezuela!🔥🔥🔥

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoy them! thanks so much!

[@paulnotine4033]

Absolutely respect and enjoy ALL of your videos. I have learned so much and for that I am grateful. Thank you!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

really do appreciate that!

[@traveladventureswithmikeri5005]

Great videos as always. Your narrations really explain your experience and put us, the viewers right there with you.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

really happy to hear that! just trying to make watchable, educational videos!

[@FinsNFeathersOutfitters]

None of your episodes are ever messy imo I love them all the same lol

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha happy to hear that!

[@jeffreycausey3644]

that was excellent. no unwanted attention looks like a perfect trip. keep up the great videos we lovem.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

really was! thanks for watching!

[@anthonyserrano9029]

Another awsome video! Nothing messy about it! Nice!!👍👍👍

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks so much!

[@LexHuntFish]

It’s so interesting to see how these fish act underwater! I love to see how they could be acting when I’m fishing for them.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

its an advantage to see how they behave!

[@edwinroberts4653]

Thats living, been blessed to do what your doing, you are one of the best enjoy and thanks for allowing me to relive through yall.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

just trying to enjoy my time here! thanks so much for watching!

[@Capt-Mike-FLC]

Love the 🇧🇸 great video as always. Keep on keeping on!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love it! thanks for watching!

[@AAvsPOCKETQUEENS]

Long free dive fins in shallow water is a toughy :) Nice trip - Ya did ral good mon

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha its not so bad! thanks for watching!

[@snakeeyes4424]

Great vidoe Capt. The content is real and raw... .no BS here

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thank so much! that's what im going for!

[@bubbletrail6404]

Great little trip video, Will sure kept it on the low down you were along. Good to unplug, looks like you guys had a great trip. Keep up the good work.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha he was in the zone! he cooked the spider crab I caught may release a short vid on it!

[@jamesrahn8339]

Great video...thanks again!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks brother!!!

[@bobbystevens4087]

Glad you had a memorable trip

[@KeyWestWaterman]

def was! appreciate you watching!

[@slipperybeastaviationfishingsh]

Great video Aaron. Underwater footage was awesome. Very nice snapper and lobster nice Bahamian water it's a great scenery change. From paradise to paradise another great day of life. Thanks for sharing

[@KeyWestWaterman]

no complaints at all! was an amazing trip!

[@nje9560]

honestly don´t mind this format at all. Just you fishing and explaining whats going on is all I need to see. Also dig the dispatching of the Lobsters.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

really happy to hear that! thanks for watching!

[@Mazzey0006]

KWWM Mondays! Can't believe how many lobsters there are down there... unreal you can just go harvest them for a snack at will!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha its not a bad life!

[@sammcvea1069]

I think it was awesome video 📹. Looked professional to me . Cheri wants to know when we are going?

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha happy to hear it! and going where!?

[@sammcvea1069]

@@KeyWestWaterman Bahamas 🇧🇸

[@pammager7135]

Beautiful scenery. You and Madeline are so adventurous.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Was amazing!!!

[@meldittbenner4378]

Aaron, totally enjoyed the video, glad to hear you n Madeline were able to spend time together with your friends. That’s what it’s all about Buddy ! You my friend never need too apologize to this old Dog ! Thanks n Take Care

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha do appreciate that! we really had an amazing time!

[@robu3468]

I love it there. Even though I love key west. I spend a lot of time in the Bahamas. Love it !

[@KeyWestWaterman]

my first time spearing there! really liked it!

[@WarehouseFilmz]

👍🏻 A trip with Steph aboard Sail la Vie should be on everyone’s adventure checklist. NO better way to unplug… one of the best trips we’ve ever done for sure. That chef on board ain’t half bad either! Thanks for sharing

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha he's alright! and def is we had an amazing time!

[@harness84_29]

awesome content!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for watching!

[@mdv2043]

Haha I love catching them by hand as well. Bigest drawback Is reaching in and feeling a sharp pain , pulling your arm out and you have a moray munching on your hand...don't apologize for that video! Content and footage was excellent. Keep em coming Sir and stay safe..

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha I've been there twice! really do appreciate it!

[@digitaldaydream420]

Catching them by hand is a must try for sure! I'm always leery about going shoulder deep in holes though, lol...

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha I've had it all come out at me! couple of eel bites. you get used to it!

[@w00dducksadventures48]

No haten be going on here..... Nice Video !! Man has to have down time . Noodling for lobster...... like noodling for catfish around here lol Cheers!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha would love to noodle some cats some day!

[@noleycannoli7185]

nice video man keep it up. we all need a break some times love it bro and be safe out there.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

amen! thanks for watching!

[@JoseTorres-xi2tq]

Nice video be safe out there

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for watching!

[@warrenedmunds6316]

Enjoyed it greatly

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thank so much!

[@krisstryker9986]

Great video

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for watching!

[@JAK3080]

Dude if you need to unplug, then I need a whole house re-wire 🤣

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha its just a change of pace, a lot of work happens when the cameras aren't on.

[@joshtaylor4016]

Awesome!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for watching!

[@aarona9781]

Thanks for sharing!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thank you sir!

[@steveburch5113]

Thanks again

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for watching!

[@andrewjohnson5188]

You’ve created a beautiful lifestyle for yourself🤙

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I have no complaints! been a long hard road but it was worth it!

[@kernrailton1498]

hi from south africa bless you man awesome content i moved to the occean side last year on the south coast of kzn and now im fishing but havnt ever spear fished sadly would love to

[@KeyWestWaterman]

that is amazing! far from here! thanks so much for watching and hope you get a chance to someday!

[@kernrailton1498]

@@KeyWestWaterman thanks man Jesus loves you!

[@RM-vk2cg]

love watching the playing field get leveled! HAHA you should do beginner vs expert with the pole spear

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha I will ad it to the list! thanks for watching!

[@MRdugger420]

Yea You really let us down !! Kidding that was a good Vid Bro ,don't beat yourself up you got a right to unplug and just live life! and ya still starving The Fatman stranded in New Mexico for some fresh fresh lobster and Feesh!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha really do appreciate it!

[@petewebster2860]

Awesome video man I love watching Can’t wait to get back down there sooner than later hopefully… looked like you swam by someone’s shiny lure a couple times?… On one of you dives coming back up where those small cudas or wahoo? Saw a mermaid again also…. Lol

[@KeyWestWaterman]

those were flashers, and small cudas! I would have reacted a little different to wahoo! haha thank for watching brother!

[@walterbenson5275]

FROM BLACK SOUND & GREEN TURTLE CAY , GREETINGS !!! I DISCOVERED A BRONZE CANNON BUT CANNOT GET BACK TO MARK IT ON THE CHART. I FOUND IT WHILE DIVING FOR LOBSTER 🦞. IT HAD FOUNDRY MARKINGS ON IT. THIS HAPPENED QUITE A FEW YEARS AGO.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

that is wild!

[@kevinmycoo1924]

Small thing if this video was all how...at least we still got something to watch lol...that wreck is really nice!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha, it really was. super cool spot!

[@comfortablynumb9342]

It's beautiful over there. We don't need a storyline. The story is that you went to do something else and took time to film for us. Cool. Edit, Madeline looks very graceful in the water with the long fins.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

really do appreciate that!

[@hemipower63]

Awesome trip must be cool, being on a sailboat like that.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

it was great! was an awesome trip!

[@lewisspeed3041]

Cool video bro,you always make that look way easier than it actually is

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha years of practice! thanks so much for watching!

[@lewisspeed3041]

@@KeyWestWaterman definitely that

[@acespearo]

Would love to see the pole spear videos more often !

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Plan to sneak them in there!

[@GulfCoastAngling]

Have you done a video on improving your breath holds? I want to get into free diving, but can't really manage beyond 50-60 feet. Up here on the Gulf Coast, that is barely deep enough to get you into some good fishing bottom.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

im no instructor, I have not done a video about that yet. im self taught so im a little reluctant to give people advice

[@Exotic-ps7vi]

I'd recommend checking out Gert Leroy - Master Freediving. His channel is very informative about the more technical side of freediving and includes follow along breath hold practice. Since I have followed him I got my breath hold from (static) 45 seconds max to over 2:30. Plus these two channels offer something different from one another thus making both content still worth viewing. So come here if you want to see some in action stuff and head go Gerts if you want to see some technical out of water stuff.

[@NTCOX]

I had to dive in Freeport it felt like heaven !!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

amazing place!

[@oliverliddell613]

Love it. Welcome to The Bahamas. So much to see. As big as Florida though mostly under water. Would love to show you around. Don't mess with the lobster habitats! Bahamian fishermen think they own them. Completely wrong from a legal perspective but try telling them that! Just a word to the wise. You must come to the National Exuma Land and Sea Park. It is astonishing what a "stitch in time" will do. You can't spearfish but seeing Lobster sunbathing and an 80 pound Black Grouper ("Blackfin Rockfish") hunting with a reef shark in 15 feet of water is pretty cool. And then of course there are the cuts on either end of the park boundaries. Wax Cay Cut and Conch Cut.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Good to know i do appreciate the info! And man i would love to see that some day! Would be amazing!

[@jackdearie1340]

Sweet video

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for watching!

[@NTCOX]

It’s almost like a Carolina blue a tint under aqua!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

really is!

[@NTCOX]

@@KeyWestWaterman definitely not the color of LA’s ocean.

[@UpTheRa007]

Ray-Ban makes way better polaroid glasses!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Lol

[@rassiesmithiii2836]

Nice! When in your home waters do you typically stay around Key West or do you travel up the Keys to fish and dive? We stay in Little Torch each summer.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

for the most part I stay around key west!

[@a3marketing991]

I miss spearing in the Bahamas....

[@KeyWestWaterman]

was a lot of fun!

[@feldyfreediving]

Good video....

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thank you!

[@befmx31]

Good video.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for watching!

[@greatnorthern3481]

Not messy at all don’t need a storyline just doing what you do great stuff 😃

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks so much!

[@jeffreymelle8863]

How do you like the roller pole spear over a standard pole?

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I like them, they have a lot more power in my opinion!

[@peterreynolds777]

Cool 😎 💪🏻👍🏻👏🏻👌🏻

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Thanks for watching!

[@ace360seal3]

Did u shorten the pole spear rubbers on the nomad roller or so u use it stocked ?

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Stock

[@WesLovelace]

That's what a week of vacation is for.....Putting the mind in neutral!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

amen! it was much needed!

[@granthall2325]

Arron pls do a show & tell on yr pole spear did it have a roller??

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I borrowed that one but it was a roller pole spear yes!

[@shawnaustin8957]

👍👍

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for watching!

[@NTCOX]

75 feet !! Aqua Man !!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha

[@gregphillips1998]

You didn’t have to measure that first lobster at all. How much weight do you use to free dive 75’?

[@KeyWestWaterman]

the regs in the Bahamas are similar to ours, I've been diving for them my entire life. I can eye ball them within probably 1/8th of an inch, that one wasn't even close! and it all depends on what time of year, suit thickness, etc. this trip wearing a 1.5 I was only wearing 1 lb.

[@gregphillips1998]

@@KeyWestWaterman that’s what I meant by you didn’t have to measure him. You could see he was quite large. Great video and everybody needs get away time with their significant others to unwind and reconnect. Glad you had a good time.

[@solidtangent9953]

Great job and it’s always nice to unplug I’m sure every one understands. Hey it’s hard when your famous lol joke

[@KeyWestWaterman]

lol genuinely hope I'm never famous. just want to enjoy life. was very nice to unplug!

[@solidtangent9953]

@@KeyWestWaterman bro I’m waiting to run into you it’s going to be like running into the paparazzi 🎥 📸 📸 lol joking keep up the great work

[@KeyWestWaterman]

@@solidtangent9953 😂

[@HackedFishing]

This footage is sick. Whats that wreck called? looks so sick

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Honestly have no idea

[@williamferrell4776]

Did you like the roller pole better than the normal bands?

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I do!

[@brucesmith9000]

How do you feel about using a sling spear for lionfish

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Normally just use a 3 prong

[@Unknown_Aj]

What’s the best pole spear they you would recommend ?

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I don't have a ton of experience with them, this was a headhunter which I really liked, I have a Neretic that I've only shot a couple time it works really well too!