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[@KeyWestWaterman]

Thanks for tuning in! Be sure to hit the like button if you enjoyed the video it helps a ton! See you next Monday!

[@ataglance556]

Like button obliterated as always lol 😆😂🤣

[@melonyrichards937]

Tell Madeline to take the shells and you turn them into cute little hanging baskets. And awesome video as usual thank you .

[@thomasforbestv5388]

10. I grew up eating that…healthy

[@Skibbidyboobop]

Just booked a trip for me and my gf with Paddlin Madeleine for this Friday! Can't wait to be back in Key West!

[@minecraftlord9742]

@@Skibbidyboobop lu II kit tuyo ñp

[@MyNameIsKayin]

Favorite words to hear! "No real agenda"

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha right! love those days!

[@vinnydeluca7526]

This! Haha. Love that signature line

[@ThaiNguyen-wg3uy]

Always love the fact that you don’t waste any parts of the fish and truly tries to utilize every part of the fish. Keep living the dream for us!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

We do our best to use it all. Lots of good stuff on there. We still feed the canal critters from time to time

[@wickedmikes5281]

@@KeyWestWaterman There are always going to be scraps that are more palatable to the canal critters than they are to you and hey, even canal critters gotta eat. I do agree with OP, though. Everything about your videos reflects a respect for nature and a desire to not be cruel or piggish.

[@MamaO251]

Hiii Thai!!😊

[@MamaO251]

I love fishing!!!

[@ThaiNguyen-wg3uy]

@@MamaO251 hi

[@lewislambert2141]

You are such a joy to watch, a true craftsman. Thank you so much for sharing y'all's experience!! Best channel on KZbin!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

really appreciate that! thanks so much for tuning in!

[@trevorjones104]

Jebus save us! I wish I had your life! LOL! As others wish they had mine! On the subject of ASMR videos, your narration is pretty much the epitome of that, and I find your narration calm and enjoyable. An incredible, welcome change, to the guys that seem to think they need to be shouting out about how great "This" is, for every minor thing they video! I really enjoy seeing you on these trips where you are just out hunting around, and you are covering what is going on with the narration!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

really appreciate the positive feedback! thanks so much

[@5lanediver]

@@KeyWestWaterman i fully agree with this person ^ - your underwater voice overs are so relaxing, along with the underwater sounds

[@jakejacobson2999]

You two live a beautiful life! Blessed to have each other to share those memories on the water!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

couldn't agree more! no complaints

[@wickedmikes5281]

Agreed. Life’s not about Maseratis and Rolexes, it’s about experiences. If you’re having fun and eating well with someone you love, you’ve got this meaning of life thing figured out.

[@wrap-itsolutions2387]

Great to see Madeline getting involved ... she's a badass on the spear gun!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

She sure is!

[@gordonfoster5311]

My favourite way to open coconuts is to prop them up, pointy end up. Then drop a big rock onto the point. You may need to feel this a few times. The husk will split and pull away from the shell. Tapping the shell hard a few times before opening of will help the meat separate from the shell. If you time, leave the broken open nuts in the sun for a day of two and the meat will shrink away from the shell.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Thanks for the info!

[@ToilOrStarve]

Great narration! Knowing what you are thinking while you are down there and why you are thinking it makes the video much better.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear that, thanks so much for tuning in

[@lainieramsey6811]

Amazing life y’all have created with each other.Thanks for the videos. Always looking forward to the next one!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

We have no complaints! Thanks for coming along

[@ceceliarothwell9190]

Ya'll are a lovely bunch of coconuts! Aaron, you are a Steward and a Master of your Craft! Thank you for using all of the fish and making the "Hippie" point that you don't want the fish to suffer! I'm so thankful that I can be a part of your experiences. I can't wait for your next adventure.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haha 🙏🏻 thanks so much for coming along. Glad you enjoy the videos!

[@mritolduso7355]

Your mastery with the speargun never ceases to amaze me! Another great harvest, another great video!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@margekaralis4212]

Just love how conscientious you are. No doubt you’d surface with the fish. Great explanation on grouper hunt. We’re enthralled. Thanks for sharing

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks so much!

[@margekaralis4212]

Omg just finished watching the cooking part. For sure gonna do this recipe this winter. Thanks Aaron and the lovely Madeleine

[@petersimpson6110]

We call them "Wings" over here in Queensland, Australia, the Barramundi have the best wings, and the meat is insane... use the coconut husks to burn one and let it smoulder for mozzies and sandflies, works great to keep them away. :)

[@KeyWestWaterman]

yes! forgot about that one, I've heard that before! and I need to give that a try

[@edwinroberts4653]

great segment, Maddy is becoming a dinosaur killer right before our eyes.Got a great teacher, your kids and grand kids are gonna have a blast with this stuff. God Bless!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

She’s better than she gives herself credit for!

[@AlanL007]

What a great episode, congratulations to Madeline on her fish. Dinner looks delicious!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it! thanks for coming along

[@befmx31]

Yeah, that grouper was really nice!

[@superchefish]

Love your channel. Commentary and content are awesome! Love that you and Madeline go spearfishing together on your day off. Thank you for being such awesome stewards of our sea!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

really love to hear it! thanks for tuning in! 🙏

[@gregorygash172]

Thank you once again. Amazing what you both do.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks so much for tuning in!

[@Dirty_one_67]

Living off Mother Nature,now that’s living the dream!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

its our dream! thanks for tuning in

[@rodewerk5034]

I really couldn't pay attention with husking the coconut, it was too much fun watching Madeline wrestle with hers. Thanks a lot for the video!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha right!

[@1banos]

Aaron, amazing scenery thank you for bringing us along...

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for watching!

[@JohnWilliams-vt8ep]

Great video. Kind of cracked me up when you used an electric salt and pepper grinder after going through all that work to catch fish and open coconuts.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

lol everyone laughs at those. I use so much pepper I got tired of working my forearm and those things are great!

[@manuelmarcial3202]

Hell yea! glad you have that mentality, once a fish is hurt, game on! so happy you were able to get em. brings a smile to my face.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

me too! thanks for tuning in!

[@juliafiore120]

Madeleine, you struggling with that darn coconut 🥥😂😂you crack me up!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha she had a heck of a time!

[@zmonsterk]

Always enjoy your episodes and great to see Madeline spear as well as her epic battle with the coconut. Sincerely love that you guys don’t swear.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear that, she had a great day! haha we try our best not to.

[@Parzival.007]

There’s never enough Cilantro! Dinner looked delicious! Great episode as always

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha right!

[@Mike-hb4pc]

So I watched a guy one time (an old Florida native) take two shovels. He put them back to back. Stabs the first shovel in, and then took the second shovel and stabbed it in to the back of the first one. Then he takes hold of both handles and pulls them together and splits the husk right off it! He made it look easy, but he’s probably done hundreds of them. I’ll tell you what though, it was quick and easy. I’d never seen it done that way before.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

that's one I haven't seen before!

[@simpleman3473]

Life is so amazing.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I won't argue that!

[@islamhamdan1]

Big respect for Aron Young, i learn from you a lot 💙

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear it, thanks so much for tuning in!

[@davetapper677]

Love your content, it’s an absolute pleasure to watch you at work. Love the recipes too, my all time favourite is fish tacos, they never get old. Your reference to the fish throat/neck and being called different things is interesting because in Australia we’ll refer to them as ‘fish wings’.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

really appreciate that, and I always find it so interesting the different names different regions come up with! I've heard that one before as well but forgot about it until now

[@flysubcompact]

Your lady there is transforming into quite the predator in her own right. That was a really nice grouper.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha right!

[@driftless1870]

Another amazing day on the water and in the kitchen. Thanks for sharing.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it! thanks so much for watching!

[@tomlockwood6599]

Not only do I like the content of your videos, I truly appreciate the editing. I wonder if anyone else noticed how your "underwater" voice fits so well with the underwater video. I appreciate you and wish I could do more for you

[@tonyclark4954]

It doesnt go unnoticed. :D At least not by me..

[@KeyWestWaterman]

really appreciate that, really starting to enjoy the editing and filming side of things! you watching helps plenty!

[@filipeviala312]

I am a Fijian and watching from Nadi, Fiji. I am a great fan of your channel and was a diver in my days. I am retired now but still an enthusiast in all types of fishing 💪💪💪👍👍👍☝️☝️☝️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear that! thanks so much

[@MAYCOCustomRestorations]

'Water looks alright'... man that water looks perfect!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haha!

[@ravennelson827]

Thank you Aaron for the take along....

[@KeyWestWaterman]

absolutely!

[@slipperybeastaviationfishingsh]

AMAZING VIDEO Aaron. Very professional and tactical spearfishing. I enjoyed fully. Great cleaning and cooking 🍽 as well 🤜🤛 Thamks for sharing

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Glad you enjoyed it thanks for watching!

[@ameraboukhadra7618]

This was a great video, from the spearfishing to preparing the collar and the ceviche it is all awesome. Thanks for taking us along on your wonderful experience. I need to try that form of ceviche!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it! and its a must try so good!

[@terryhowie3099]

Great way to unwind after a long day! Thanks as always for another entertaining video.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for tuning in!

[@whitecaps775]

Sweet day with Madeline. Water sure looked good, wat a day. Thank you

[@KeyWestWaterman]

anyway with her is a good one!

[@kadlad4901]

When I heard you say kokoda my eyes lit up with pride for my island home...thank you as always for a great show..may you be blessed always...vinaka..

[@KeyWestWaterman]

its a magical place! we can't wait to get back. has become one of our favorite dishes. thanks so much for watching!

[@yoryoyo]

I love her persistence!!! Good job Madeline!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

always! haha thanks for watching

[@TampaGrown95]

Bro I got a good laugh out of the t shirt cheese cloth! So down home! Keep up the good videos man

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha gotta use what we got!

[@Dstick1Spearfishing]

Sweet video, very chilled out. Love what you did with the fish and set up! Thanks for sharing the entertainment, Dive safe, eat well! 🤠🦘👍🐟🤿🥥

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for tuning in!

[@tombrown7577]

That's what you call making the most on a beautiful day off!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

it was a good one for sure!

[@jakeroth5809]

Madeline epic battle with the coconut was so funny my wife and I could not stop laughing 😂and she speared some great fish, she has a great teacher

[@KeyWestWaterman]

lol she is too funny!

[@howlinwolf9448]

The best part of this video was Madelyn working in that coconut 🤣 You Go Paddlin’ Madelyn🎉

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Lol seriously though

[@howardlashbrook8500]

I will watch every video you do.I don't Care what you are doing, it's a lot different than the things we do on the west coast. Thanks for sharing and I hope you guys stay safe and I will be waiting for the next video. Take care

[@KeyWestWaterman]

really love to hear you enjoy all the content! thanks so much

[@jamesstantonjr.6553]

Great to see y’all back on the water…. Y’all the best…

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for coming along!

[@sammcvea1069]

Y'all two just have it going on. Thanks for sharing 👍.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Thank you sir!

[@tezcatlipocagrande2231]

Thank you for the video Aaron and Madeline! I enjoyed it!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Love to hear it! 🙏🏻

[@ericharsvick7421]

Just like a big bucks take one out and another takes over.good work thanks for sharing.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Yup!

[@kellystewart2977]

You make every fish look delicious to eat. Thanks for the coconut milk 🥛lesson. We did our on coconut shaving a few days ago for the first time ever and I use coconut milk in my coffee every morning. We now want to make our on coconut milk. Really enjoyed the underwater adventure TOO!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

We try! Haha glad you enjoy it. Madeleine loves it as well!

[@alearnedlife]

What a wonderful life you all have! Glad I found the channel.

[@Caggman]

i love all your videos as they are extremely informative. thanks again !!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear that! thanks so much for watching

[@kimdavis2508]

Excellent video! Thanks Aaron ❤

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it! thanks so much as always

[@ruthhoward1587]

I'd heard that coconut oil was good to give dogs, so did a search to see before commenting - because I have two dogs. I found this information : Coconut water can be a nice treat for your dog. It's full of electrolytes that can help keep your dog hydrated and even give them a boost of energy as it's full of nutrients like potassium, calcium and vitamin C. Also, Coconut oil is generally safe for dogs to eat in small amounts or have applied to their skin or fur. So share the coconut with Miss Tipsey.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for the info! always hear different things

[@benknowles6757]

Not big fan of fish but you always make me wanna eat more fish! I mad respect for take what you need only not take to much!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haha it’s so good!

[@urbancornbread5500]

Aaaahhh,... I absolutely love dealing with a stressful situation at work and the boss walks in on me watching Key West Waterman! 😜 I may be joining you bro!🤣

[@KeyWestWaterman]

lmao! love it

[@rmart74]

31:06 the secret to getting the coconut meat out all in one piece is to use a spoon. That should help you out!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for the tip!

[@TarpeianRock]

What a nice video of both of you, fishing, cooking. More please.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@brettsmith4252]

Can’t wait to try the Ceviche!! I had some the past week. It was Ceviche Verde. Made with jalapeño and cilantro, it was awesome. We have the same salt and pepper grinders! Sweet deal on Amazon

[@KeyWestWaterman]

its a must try turned out so good, and thats too funny love those things!

[@rustbucket9318]

That coconut milt ceviche recipe made me hungry. Looks amazing!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

gotta try it!

[@fungus4758]

Nothing like making your own coconut milk. That's how we do it in the Caribbean. Fresh and no chemicals. Those groupers are smart. Great tactical approach. Another great video 🤙

[@KeyWestWaterman]

def can taste the difference! and they sure are, thanks for coming along

[@mayhem035]

Love fishing ,love cooking! Best channel ever! ❤️

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear that, thanks so much for tuning in!

[@inshore16]

Just an old AT&T Lineman that really enjoys your content.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear it! worked at at&t for a short time!

[@jimalden7130]

Dude you got my mouth watering yummies😋😎 nice Black Madeline. You keep it real Aaron another slick day after storm

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haha thanks for watching!

[@allneedsmobiledustlessblas2859]

Another great video, glad the weather lined up with both of you days off. Micky C

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for tuning in!

[@texashunter664]

Man I always look forward to Monday evenings. Great recipe looked amazing.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha love to hear it! thanks for coming along

[@harold3254]

You two live a beautiful life! Blessed

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I won’t argue that!

[@Julianne955]

I think your hippy side is why I like your channel so much. This looked wonderful and I so wish there was a taste-o-vision as I'm always hungry after one of your recipes. Have a lovely week you two. Keep it chill 😉😉

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha i'm gonna have to work on that! thanks so much for the positive feedback.

[@joycehennequin8469]

What a wonderful relaxing video and that food looked DELICIOUS thankyou 🌱🌱🌱💕

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear you enjoyed it, thanks so much!

[@andrepryce2020]

In need of an online friend?

[@terrybartlett9941]

I’m going to need a Dibs on Bottom “No Agenda” shirt Thanks for the videos, keep ‘em coming!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha love it!

[@adventureswithrocket1]

Gosh I could feel her frustration 😄🙏 But hey, she got it! She got off the struggle bus. Great job you two.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha never give up!

[@Davide608]

With the leftover coconut milk, if you add some ricotta and sugar, you have a fantastic dessert. Just make some small spheres and put them in the fridge

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Will have to give it a try!

[@joezamora4996]

As always great content and I really like how you use as much of the fish as you possibly can.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

we try! thanks for coming along

[@arthursigrah9422]

I absolutely enjoy your channel Aaron. Again a treat to learn something new everytime. Kudos on the use of the fresh coconut. I'm from a small island in Micronesia (Kosrae, FSM), surrounded by coconut trees its a pleasure to see you guys cooking with it. Bless you guys.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it! thanks so much 🙏

[@kennycarder2211]

Thanks Aaron for a awesome video 👍👍

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@floridaspearfishing]

Hey Aaron thx for sharing. Black grouper are also my favorite fish to stalk. I frequently end up being schooled by them often leave with a greater admiration for their craftiness after pursuing them. BTW the best way I have found to husk a coconut is the hawaiian pick ax method. Only takes about 1 minute each when you get the hang of it. Also hit the coconut between the eyes with a rock or hammer to open with one hit. Keep the awesome videos coming!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haha they sure are crafty! And thanks for the info 🙏🏻

[@mattgurin6168]

awesome times bud , just so to see you and the misses out enjoying a beautiful day - selectively harvesting some amazing fish ! I have found that when it comes to guns of any kind, the majority of women are natural.... wow Madeline is really on point. my wife doesn't spearfish but she didn't need much time at the range to become accurate when I bought her her first gun ! Keep living the dream brother, always like to see what you drop on a Monday 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@KeyWestWaterman]

she's been a straight shooter since day one! I believe that. thanks so much for tuning in

[@theoffgridtravelers7316]

Another great video. Just about a perfectly flat ocean. Great shot on that hogfish. Nice to see you two together have fun.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it! thanks for tuning in!

[@franiannarone8196]

Wow, good job Madeleine 👏

[@KeyWestWaterman]

She crushed it for sure!

[@helimansam]

I've always really loved the texture in a lot of fish collars as the main point of difference from the fillets. I'm glad you mentioned that as it seems overlooked or not mentioned a lot! We have a fish called Threadfin Salmon in northern Oz and it has wings to die for. The texture is somehow like crab meat or something. Just incredible how good it is and how much you see people throw it away!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

its some of the best cuts! and I believe it we have a couple fish that are similar. alot of the collars or wings taste completely different than the fish its wild.

[@douglassmith1632]

Another delicious video. Going to make that coconut ceviche for sure. Have cook up many grouper throats. Cheeks and throats are probably my favorite parts if the grouper. Dive was beautiful thank for taking us on the adventure!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

give it a try its one of our favs! and I def agree with that, thanks so much for watching

[@johncordeiro592]

Love your videos, watch them every week , God Bless ✌️

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks so much!

[@locoboy46]

I love the “expectacular” dives my man. (Greta English accent when you say that word lol). Thanks for bringing us along. Glad to c Madelyn diving!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha haven't heard that one before! thanks for coming along, glad you enjoyed it

[@pennywise804]

Glad you guys made it thru the hurricane....Great video bro, thanks man!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for tuning in!

[@comfortablynumb9342]

You've been putting out some great content lately. Lots of variety. It's always nice to see you 2 out enjoying the water together. It's kinda funny to see you fighting the coco with the machete. My friends in Costa Rica chop into them quick but they get lots of practice. I prefer the machete, the metal spike is pretty terrifying. They often have a scoop screwed to a board and they sit on the board to hold it down while they get the meat out. It's a little scary too. I have a friend who chops them open for his chickens and they all go nuts cleaning out the coconut shells. I miss living down there.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha yea I don't do it enough to be that confident!

[@justranz1]

I'm in Barbados and I use a peak tool to husk coconuts. Just swing one side into the ground and you have your spike. Makes the job very easy.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Yea that’s what i was referring to i believe. Seen others use it!

[@jimmyera3779]

Always enjoy your videos they are very detailed and sincere.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I try to make them watchable! thanks for tuning in

[@desertexotics5778]

Amazing video! I learned to open the coconut with the same monkey trick! For opening the coconut, if you look at the monkey's face and hit it on the top of the "head" of the monkey, around the center of the coconut with a thick stick or something, it is supposed to make a nice clean crack around it. It worked for me when I tried. Just make sure not to spill all of the water! Keep making awesome content!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

amazing! appreciate the tip 🙏

[@JayCWhiteCloud]

Priceless as usual...and I simply love Madeleine..."...Are you sure that's clean..???" To be topped off by "...Em Hm...I wore it doing boat maintenance yesterday..." The whipping of the hands on the pants, even if I didn't know you...LOL...is a dead giveaway of either being a Butcher or a Fisherman...when they cook...Thanks for another great one...!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha its hard not to be ourselves! glad you enjoyed it, thanks so much for tuning in

[@tommytsadventures]

I remember you saying that your KZbin videos was to help offset some of the boat expenses in one of your videos a while back. Now look at you. Man you have come a long way since then. Great video and content! I look forward to your next one.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

All a work in progress. Crazy to look back at where we started.

[@plutonium8879]

Yup, move to Fiji, New Zealand, or anywhere else beautiful and far far away from the states. I grew up in Florida. Fished my entire life, both recreational and professional. Built boats and had multiple businesses. Life after a while became a drag and the truth is that there are far better places in the world to live.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

yup, we will be over there part of the year eventually! lots of world out there!

[@talibirkmanis5727]

Another great video , well done Madeline a very nice fish ! Looks delicious , freshly squeezed coconut milk is great.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for watching!

[@robertmalis4493]

Another great video Aaron and really like the longer videos love the way you throw those in sometimes

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear it! try not to be too long, but a few of yall had said you enjoy them! thanks for tuning in

[@peterthermocline]

Nice Long Documentary 👍👍👍

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lrn5755]

There's an old coconut water saying...'From darkness to darkness.' When you open that small opening, drink the coconut water, it came from the darkness inside the coconut into the darkness in your mouth. Hence...only you hear what one tells you and no one else.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haha love that!

[@heathercanales5679]

I've been looking forward to your new video all day!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha love to hear it

[@yanetpelegrin1538]

Hi Eric, just see this video. I love all your videos. I planing to move to florida and retire there. About coconut opening technics, There are a lot. to remove the hard shell try put the full nut directly on the fire. You will see the shell crack. them remove it whit a strong blade knife or small machete. If you don"t put any water nothing will separate on the milk. Keep fishing. Good luck. Adrian.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

its Aaron* but thanks for the tip really appreciate it!