Finding The Tree of Life | Wahoo Grouper & Lion Fish | CCC

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[@KeyWestWaterman]

Thanks for tuning in! Been having an issue with KZbin processing videos to display in 4k. Sorry about that! Be sure to hit like if you enjoy the video, helps a ton!

[@8Scorpions]

Amazing I'm sure to see a tree in the middle of the ocean 🤷💯👍🏻👍🏻

[@VernBigDaddy]

AND SHARE THE VIDEO!

[@kennycarder2211]

That tree was awesome, the tree of life 👍

[@ataglance556]

doesn't matter if it was 2k I'd still be here brother 🙂

[@davebrown7736]

Yea I love fishing and am a Jamaican

[@theanxiousdiver5667]

Aaron! If you ever wonder if what you are doing has an impact - STOP! Your videos are not just an escape from reality for so many, they are not just educational for others, for some.... they are a life saver. I started watching your videos about three months ago in an effort to distract myself from the trauma of divorce. When I was feeling dark and heavy, and tired of crying, I would play one of your episodes to calm me down. Over time, the pain of my situation lessened, but I could not stop watching. I have watched at least 50 so far and I am determined to watch them all. I work, part time, as a safety diver on a shark boat in Jupiter Florida. I am an ocean lover and an amateur (at best) fisherman. I just wanted to drop a comment to say, "THANK YOU!" Thank you for sharing so much with the world and for providing people not only an escape from reality, but an escape from pain. Keep it up brother!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

can't thank you enough for taking the time to share, really appreciate it and love to hear you enjoy the videos on that level. really keeps me going. 🙏

[@johnhicks2974]

One of my favorite things about your spear fishing videos is that you are teaching respect for the resources being harvested. I’ve spear fished in south Florida, the keys, and near Bahamas for 45 years and have seen so many abuses of the resources usually because of ego or ignorance. I appreciate your teaching and approach, peace.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

dont get me wrong I fill the boat from time to time but its never wasted. although the older I get the less I need. hope to pass along that message to take only what you need!

[@Luis-rg4vg]

Love 6pm mondays

[@royaamondt1050]

Me too

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear it!

[@moneymaker1986]

One of the best things I like about all your videos is the transparency. You show the good along with the bad. Always look forward to your and Will’s videos. No need to respond, I see your channel is getting pretty massive(CONGRATS MAN YOU DESERVE IT!!) We understand the amount of time it takes.

[@moneymaker1986]

Also yes would definitely be interested in cave diving. Literally any type of fishing/diving/maintenance video would 100% watch the entire thing

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I try to keep it real! too much "Hollywood" going on in todays world. thanks so much!

[@redfish1313]

We just found your videos and subscribed to your channel we love watching the cooking videos also, we also watch Kelly Young videos are y'all related? Both of y'all are great to watch and learn new things. Thanks again for your videos...🙏 Chuck and Kay

[@canucklehead0]

Almost shocking, but at the same time delighted to see that much life swimming around that tree, very inspiring to see!! Bitter shame you hadn't remembered to change out that bent shaft before the Wahoo sighting. Aaron, I'd like to throw my name in for a video on cave/crevice diving and hunting! Thanks for letting us tag along on your day off and witness some truly extraordinary things from glass calm seas to the tree of life and those amazing coral heads at the end. Thank-you Sir!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

it was a delight and thanks for the feedback happy to add it to the list!

[@innovativetransformations8902]

Nice day out! Do us a favor please remind us at the end to press the like button. So you said press the like button I was writing it. You forget to remind us it’s ok to remind us please we know your a humble guy but please ask us to, it’s ok to ask us. I forget to press the like button all the time watching your vids. I get side tracked and mesmerized at times just dreaming I was in the boat with you guys. I was born in Sarasota Fl. was raised around diving from the age of 9 and fishing as well sense being on the bridges with my pops swishing for snook. I have salt water in my veins as we say. Keep the videos coming I’m so happy for you guys don’t ever give up living the hard dream that you do. Thanks, LV

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I forget most of the time! haha all good, really glad you enjoy the videos.

[@justuschmiii3173]

I could watch that underwater scene all day long... I like that camera shot where the drone lifted off of the boat and went high ... Thanks for sharing!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for tuning in!

[@bluemarlin5286]

That was a tree of a lifetime. The life around it was amazing.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

this one was the second I have found this big in 33 years!

[@slipweasel]

Just found this channel. I wanted to say thank you for all the videos you have posted. I was in Key West in like 93. I dove on those reefs almost every day most days two charters. I fell in love with spearfishing and have my old fun hanging on my wall. These vids bring me right back to that daily life. I loved this time in my life and remember it fondly. Thank you again for all your time. This channel is incredible.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

really love to hear that, and happy I can help you relive those memories!

[@user-fi6el8xn3g]

Hey Aron, my husband and I have been homeless for 2 years and I have been watching youtubers and I have to say I'm so sick of watching and not doing. I'm done with my life wasting away and not doing anything with it. I want to experience what you do and taste the food you make I think it's time we take a bus south and start living. Thank you for your inspiration and leading us to a new life.

[@davidstripp137]

“Ima show you how I fry my cheeks” had me cracking up. I know it wasn’t intended but man was that a funny sentence 😂

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha

[@davidstripp137]

@@KeyWestWaterman I did try your recipe and my wife who is not a big fan of fish. Absolutely loved it. Thanks buddy

[@kennethpowchak9435]

We did a bunch of Grouper cheeks when we were down in FL a couple weeks ago they were amazing. Had them by themselves 1st night and tacos the second. Thanks for the suggestions and the kitchen time. Love all the content.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

they are hard to beat!

[@SeabassAdventures]

Wow what an experience! The life on that tree was incredible! And man those grouper sliders looked good... Awesome video!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

it was a delight by itself!

[@FrankJamger]

Love to see you cleaning up them Lions. Glad they're good eating.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

so good!

[@treylaney8420]

Escape from reality. Spot on man. Living the life. As long as you keep posting I will keep watching. Good stuff brother!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear that! thanks so much!

[@debbieamper6888]

Hey Aaron. I remember you mentioned that you would like to own a home in the Pacific. I dove many places, the vastness and sealife in the Pacific is amazing. There are big schools of unique fish in many of the islands like Tonga, Fiji, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Tuamotu atolls of Tahiti (where the 100+ pounders of wahoo are). The infamous dogtooth tuna is a must-hunt for any Spearo as well. As a Filipino-American, I can say that there are thousands of islands in the pacific that are untouched and teeming with life.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thats why we want to spend more time there, its such a magical place! nowhere else like it!

[@chadjenkins4846]

This video should only be viewed in high def 2160p. Incredible find. New item on my bucketlist...hunt a floater tree!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

finally the 4k processed. was having an issue with it!

[@tonycamaj7243]

Wow! That blue and yellow angel was beautiful. Amazing fish!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

always a pleasant sight! thanks or tuning in

[@tonycamaj7243]

@@KeyWestWaterman thank you for bringing us along. I hope one day I can fish with you.

[@lioryerushalmi3121]

You guys are such a cool couple and your children are going to have an amazing childhood!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha maybe one day!

[@Voidraithe]

Why is there a abundance of life around a structure like a tree? As something like a tree dissolves in the water it released nutrients. Other organisms feed on the nutrients, and things that feed on the things that feed on the nutrients and so on until you have Wahoo. Additionally it's 'something' in the water, an object to align yourself to, to guide you. It's never one thing but a multiple of reasons. Those are two that are relevant.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I believe it! the deep blue is a lonely place.

[@RadDadisRad]

It’s something. That is the short answer. It’s the same reason why animals in the plains congregate around trees and water

[@Jpppppppp12]

Also protection(?)

[@Voidraithe]

@@Jpppppppp12 true as well.

[@jamesbauer3109]

Shade

[@Ken-pf5yl]

I can't quit watching your videos. Thank you so much. Spearfishing and grabbing lobster was my passion when I was younger in the 80's. It is amazing how much is the same yet evolved.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear you enjoy them!

[@JacquesTreehorn]

Nice tree. Really cool to see what was going on under it!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

It was!

[@seekinfindin5669]

Love your videos and your family. Keep on doing what your doing!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks so much!

[@erielmesa3430]

I always enjoy your videos, they are so natural, instructive and relaxing at the same time, keep it up.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear that, thanks so much

[@chrissherman4357]

I am so hungry for Grouper cheeks now!!! Another great video, always my happy place.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haha

[@MrSoarman]

Living the life, ya got a diamond of a lady Aaron

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I won't argue that!

[@jimmysfishing4298]

I’ve never been spearfishing, but this looks amazing and I want to go. Amazing video, keep em coming!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it! thanks so much

[@mikkimichele51014]

Always a great video. Thanks for taking us along. Loving it!!!!

[@Fantasma257]

Thanks for another awesome video. My husband and I love your channel and are trying so hard to get outdoors more again, but in the meantime we are definitely able to escape reality through your videos.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

really love to hear that! get out there so much good comes from the outdoors, thanks for tuning in

[@jEthrodul1]

Cool tree and loved the quiet drone shot!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@jamesthompson8133]

Glad you got that wounded grouper. We would love to see you do a cave dive video. Thanks for another great video!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for the feedback!

[@jonathandepascale8122]

I get so pumped up when I see you post a CCC, keep up the great work and consistency is key 🔑

[@KeyWestWaterman]

couldn't agree more! thanks so much

[@bebor2818]

Even when the day seems to be a struggle, it made for a great video. Moved to South West Florida a year ago and can't get enough of the water! Actually had my first grouper cheeks last week! Thanks for sharing what you do!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it! and thats awesome congrats sounds like you are enjoying it

[@peterthacher8911]

Dear Aaron, Thanks for taking the time to shoot some Lionfish!!!! Florida needs to make a real effort to TRY to get there numbers down.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

we take the big ones when we see em!

[@mattmendenhall5695]

Another great vid, TY!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for tuning in!

[@davidelin89]

Keep up the hard work and awesome content brother! By far my favorite channel on the tube!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

no plans to slow down! really appreciate the support

[@strongandco]

Cave fishing - Yes please! I've visited key west several times while on vacation. I went scuba diving once but never got to do any fishing which I regret. As much as I'd love to go back I'm not sure if i'll be able to, so I'm living one of my dreams vicariously through your YT videos. I'm down for as many different activities and experiences that you're willing to film. Thanks for the videos 👍

[@KeyWestWaterman]

will add it to the list! glad you enjoy them!

[@mattr2773]

AWESOME! Great Thumbnail!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha thank you!

[@gradybrowning3976]

I love the cheeks to , I was in the seafood business for years so I used to do the same thing collecting the cheeks and collars. Good stuff!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha love it!

[@sunwarrior5999]

Hey Aaron! Loving the content & seeing the channel grow! Any chance you could do a video on mahi spearing? I know you've done one before (I know, never dive alone lol), but it would be nice to see some more of that! :D

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear it! and honestly they've mahi bite as been awful this year. but if they pick up I will get out and give it a try!

[@sonnymolina8748]

Thank you so much for sharing your videos so Awesome my favorite was watching all the fish around the Tree so Incredible

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear you enjoy them!

[@edwardtaylor8348]

Def roll with the cave diving episode idea, that would be awesome. Another great vid, keep em comin!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

will add it to the list!

[@allenmoring6786]

Thanks for the great video. images of the tree 🌳 were amazing. keep living the dream.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for tuning in!

[@TheMotorick]

I do enjoy your videos so much. I have to control my binge-watching because I don't want to run out of episodes too quickly.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

😂

[@rogerheuckeroth7456]

Man I can't believe that Grouper was still alive with that kind of injury. Nice shot. Spearing was not real feasible here in the Tampa area. Viz just absolutely sucked. However, we did manage to land a 49" Cobia the other day. Grilled some up yesterday Yum!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

it really was wild!

[@befmx31]

The lion fish stringer thing was pretty slick!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha

[@amyrichard3203]

That barren bottom he first dove reminds me of spear fishing around Key West in only 12 feet of water in the late 1970’s. No scuba tanks just snorkels. Every day several black grouper, hogfish and plenty of mangrove snapper. At night, a few dozen mangrove snapper on rod and reel. As a kid my folks drove us down to the Keys in 1959 and we fished off a bulkhead. The water below us was alive with colorful fish, and they were not all small tropicals.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Different times! Wish i could have seen it

[@texasfan3345]

Great video. Nice smooth water. Great looking slider

[@KeyWestWaterman]

it was a great day!

[@dr32803]

Glassy! Love it!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@pawshog]

Very cool !!! and Yes I would love to see a Cave spear episode ...

[@KeyWestWaterman]

will add it to the list! thank you!

[@ArcherBowman]

Flour, then egg wash, then bread crumbs. In that order. You'll see the difference. such a great day on the water. That tree was special.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I've fried fish almost every way known to man. just the way we prefer it. thanks for tuning in, glad you enjoyed it!

[@ArcherBowman]

@@KeyWestWaterman fair enough. I can never get the breading to stick without the binder/flour. Just a restaurant thing I spoze.

[@slipperybeastaviationfishingsh]

Great video Aaron. Like the Tree of life. Awesome footage and cooking grouper was awesome too. Have great weekend catch them up. 🤜🤛💯👨🏻‍🍳🍽🍣

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it. thanks so much for tuning in.

[@stevejo8162]

Awesome video!!! Fun watch

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@ScottTalkington]

This is probably my favorite video.

[@petertrout8140]

Like butte. Lol! Pure glass. And can always use that escape from the concrete jungle. 🙏🙏🙏

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for tuning in!

[@jesf570]

That smooth creamy full green tinted deep morning ocean blue, almost a clay feeling to it, incredible dude!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Amen!

[@kellystandard703]

Amazing video again! Thanks for showing everything.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for coming along!

[@lewislambert2363]

Another classic video. Thanks so much for sharing, you passion and love for the water is inspiring, you're the best!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks so much for tuning in!

[@kennycarder2211]

That’s awesome, thanks for sharing Aaron

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@gloriaross4265]

That water looks amazing 💦

[@KeyWestWaterman]

it was! thanks for watching

[@alibi2007]

wow lots of fish, very good fishing spot.......

[@KeyWestWaterman]

very!

[@ronturner6411]

Great video, always enjoy your catch clean and cooks.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for tuning in!

[@boatshaughie2841]

I was down last weekend ,wind was blowing wish I would have saw that! Very nice footage!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

its been a windy summer for sure, thanks for watching!

[@rodolfopanganjr.9955]

This is the video which I missed to see .but better late than never ..no skip adds, solid subscriber, God bless waterman.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for tuning in!

[@anglerissues2309]

always satisfied watching, you two are blessed.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear that!

[@bh-0330]

Incredible footage

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@markreaves5331]

That tree was awesome. Def highlight reel material even if you missed the hoo!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

It really was!

[@ewerscj]

Go Pokes!!! Thank you for another great video and recipe choice.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha thanks for watching!

[@eyla0824]

I love y’all’s videos. Keep them coming.!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear it, more on the way!

[@billclark1011]

love the spontaneous trips. That tree was amazing. It is amazing how much time you put in to give us all this material.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@backwoodscountryboy1600]

That was a very enjoyable video to watch

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@abacoisthebest]

Loved the face wipe with the shirt 🤪

[@KeyWestWaterman]

lol

[@Sinjoor-rd5qi]

Heck YES on the cave diving/spear fishing!! Love all your stuff.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

will add it to the list! thanks for watching!

[@gabrielguanche]

Awesome find! Thanks for sharing, great video as always!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it

[@thomspoody9887]

Aaron, your narrating is always excellent and informative and your channel is awesome. Thanks for uploading these superb vids.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoy the videos!

[@triplea333]

It’s the sauce in the beard for me 😂, kudos to that grouper work up 💪🏼🤙🏼

[@KeyWestWaterman]

😂

[@benwiseman6785]

Love the videos. Gotta add a bread and butter pickle to the sliders for me…Also, you have to try Frosted Flakes as your breading when frying your fish. Egg wash-crusted Frosted Flakes- fry to golden brown. I have never tried crack but it’s gotta be close because you will keep coming back for it. Great videos!! You bring me back to my life living in Key West when I was a younger man running charters in the mid- 90’s. Please, please keep the content coming.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha I have not but will give it a try! more vids on the way!

[@cassadilla_99]

Great video! Love the knowledge you give

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoy them!

[@dunsonoutdoors3766]

Awesome video. Interesting fish diversity around that tree

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@papasnook]

Come across a tree out of Canaveral once after the hurricanes. Absolutely amazing from the bottom side.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

they are always a treat

[@tonyyelverton92]

An absolutely feast for eyes video! The incredible amount of life was amazing…

[@KeyWestWaterman]

it def was!

[@rodewerk5034]

One of the greatest things about being a guy is being able to use our tee-shirt for a napkin. The tree was incredible. Thanks for the video.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

lol one of the biggest perks!

[@saltynativecharters2357]

Keeping it real as always,Aaron. Some days are trickier than others to find the feesh. Nice job getting it done!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

ain't that the truth, thanks for coming along.

[@matthewlambert4371]

I love the drone footage in the recent videos

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear it! trying to get creative!

[@MrAtrophy]

that floating tree was amazing , thank you for that. nature is beautiful.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

it was amazing to see! thanks for watching

[@tadcreamer3203]

Just a suggestion, flour fish first before dipping in egg. Then the breading. Helps everything bond to it. You may not have to double dip. The tree of life was spectacular!! Another excellent video.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for the info! glad you enjoyed it

[@johnlukasik8045]

My biggest musky of my life I was floating a jointed Rapala over a huge log in the water. When I felt the weight, I set the hook hard ! It wasn't moving, so I thought I snagged the big log . As I was thinking on my next move with my rod still bent, all of a sudden the fish tore out running from me. I said what the heck is going on ? I held my rod up keeping tension on the line as my drag kept peeling line. Then all of a sudden, the fish was gone ! He had cut my line and my favorite lure was gone !!! Damn ! I hadn't a prayer of catching that fish ! I was in upper Wisconsin in a row boat with my dad & brother on a lake called BIG ST. GERMAIN . The moral of my story is YES floating objects in the water hold big fish !!! It attracts smaller fish while providing good ambush points for the big game fish !

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha that is wild! def been there, its what keeps us coming back!

[@steveurban3021]

Great video, I haven’t had the thrill of seeing a tree like that yet. A few palm trees from storms but that was awesome. The sliders looked tasty

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for watching!

[@kellystewart2977]

I want to see you cave fishing! The water and condition were so beautiful. Really enjoyed the TREE!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

def gonna do a cave video!

[@robinaltena6046]

Great video, as always. That tree and root! Amazing find!! You asked about posting a cave diving/spearfishing video--Yes, would love to see it.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@thesaltybrood]

What an incredible tree! Lucky wahoos!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

it was awesome!!

[@pattylettelier2837]

A bad day at fishing is better than a good day at work!

[@JayCWhiteCloud]

Wonderful adventure...Loved you finding that fantastic tree out there...The Gulf is simply magical...!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

it was magical! and we were on the Atlantic this day

[@JayCWhiteCloud]

@@KeyWestWaterman Wow...Atlantic side and that calm...

[@martyg374]

keep harvesting those lionfish!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I will!

[@dandenniston7104]

This was cool video. What a find out there. Hopefully get to experience this

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Was super cool to see!

[@meatmaster1560]

Freaking amazing life around that tree! It was spectacular on film, it must have been mind blowing g in person. Grouper sandwiches of any sort are very high on my list. Im definitely trying the cheek sliders next time I boat a grouper. Great video and as always, thanks for sharing. Tell M,-‘Go Pokes!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha they are amazing! glad you enjoyed it

[@margekaralis6127]

That floating tree was really awesome to see. Great to watch you do what you do, Aaron. Gonna try your cheek sandwich recipe too. Yum!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

it was a treat for sure! thanks for coming along

[@sammcvea1069]

Tree of life. Grouper goes down and sliders too. Awesome video 📹. Arron. Thanks 😊

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha thank you sir!

[@demcanes01]

Lion fish are phenomenal eats !

[@KeyWestWaterman]

so good!

[@jayrobertson232]

Loved the Grouper cheek cooking! I’m a retired Walleye & Perch charter captain, Lake Erie. We will keep the cheeks from medium to large walleyes and use them in a wide variety of dishes. My family likes them in a Chinese style stir fry. I must admit, we never see cheeks that big, so cheek sliders are out of the question. Good job on the video, thanks.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thats pretty cool, still two fish I've yet to try!