Grouper Season Opener | 100 Ft Vis | Catch Clean Sell

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Want to eat some of the fish we speared? Black Grouper is my personal favorite! Order using the link below! keysfreshseafood.com/collections/fish?KZbin&Referral&YT-GROUPER&YT-AY-GROUPER Check out Kelly's Channel! www.youtube.com/@IslandKey

[@FaTJoe321]

That's awesome...

[@thebeard8292]

Just finished my move some 2 hours north of the keys - was many years coming, so definitely gunna give this a shot when I'm more settled in

[@RichGault]

Just ordered 3 lbs of your black grouper. Can't wait to make some blacken grouper sandwiches with it. Thanks for taking the time to showcase your adventures. We love watching you guys. Former KW residents who now reside in Kissimmee.

[@MaximeBury]

It looks like they don't ship to Seattle for some reason (despite the website saying they deliver to the lower 48). No black grouper for me 😥 Love the concept though, maybe next time the shipping will work out!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

@@MaximeBury I'm sorry about that! I will check on it, maybe a constraint with the overnight shipping.

[@trappertimsadventures2652]

I love you narrating the videos that's one of the reasons I watch them

[@KeyWestWaterman]

well then I will keep it coming!

[@trappertimsadventures2652]

@@KeyWestWaterman I mean have you ever watched a spearfishing video where it was just the sound of bubbles or some lame music it's just not that interesting to me

[@bigdadgo]

All these years, I’ve never made the connection that you guys were brother and sister! This is so cool!!

[@seanbancroft3955]

Speaking for myself, I like the narration.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

will keep it coming!

[@chubbrock659]

Me too

[@juliafiore120]

2:45 How frickin cool was that turtle!? 🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha right!

[@justdoingitjim7095]

As I watch you descend, about halfway down I catch myself unintentionally holding my breath, as if I'm diving with you! LOL, talk about an "immersive video," you have it all! Love it!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haha that makes me smile! Thanks for sharing

[@winstonsmith4003]

So great to see you all getting together (Kelly, Clay, Zach, Jake)

[@winstonsmith4003]

On different occasions of course, not this video!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

always a treat to see everyone!

[@MrJeepar]

You the most respectful spearo I've seen in KZbin big respect from UAE 🇦🇪 28:54

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Thank you!

[@drered7180]

I love the 3rd person view. It helps me visualize what I should be doing.

[@cr-lt1ld]

i love the narration please keep it i know your not thinking about changing but it makes your channel so much better

[@joshwheeler3297]

Very happy to be able to follow the evolution of your (and Madeline's) channel, career & life. You both deserve it!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

been a wild ride! thanks so much for watching

[@Daveincc]

Excellent ! Super visibility rarely makes for great spearing. Great visibility makes for fun and great filming. The medium visibility where they can’t really sense that you are a predator until they’re in range is when you can slay the fish.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

yup, I seem to do alot better when its a bit murky.

[@lofinchill9425]

Love the 3rd person shots! Seeing you dive from surface, hold your breath and patiently track fish is insane

[@yomama9462]

Nice collab with Kelly!

[@DarthVader-rc5ff]

You`re so surgical with your shots. its always stunning when you stone fish. great video. I love your channel.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

lots and lots of time in the water, been a little off lately. I'll be back.

[@DarthVader-rc5ff]

I know but it is still fascinating.

[@Ayebee11]

Hope your going to that spot you dove while staying at the resort! Grouper HEAVEN !

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha i'm sure Jake had some good days on it!

[@mrmister385]

YAYYYYYYYYYY!!! Brother and Sister reunited at last ! LOL, luv u guys. Keep up the awesome sauce content!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha thanks so much!

[@mrmister385]

@@KeyWestWaterman Welcome brother! Cant wait to see you and Paddlin' on her channel !

[@like10mirkats]

Every video is a new adventure!!! Those lemon sharks were huge. Seeing you keep your composure around them and keeping your ego in check in the heat of the moment was graceful dood. You’re a great influence amongst the fear mongering around sharks that leads people to panic when they encounter them.

[@danielperez2520]

Awesome video! At least you got really good weather.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

was beautiful out there

[@cameronvivian7341]

Another great video! Glad to see Kelly!! Thanks y’all!

[@ElainaSearles-s2h]

No frigging way!!! Hoot Hoot!! Aaron!!! You are the best!! I’m from Maine and i have wanted your fish for so long and all I can find up here is dried out red snapper and i won’t buy it. I can’t believe i can order it fresh from your local market!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!! A million times!! ❤😮🎉

[@like10mirkats]

I miss the Haddock, lobster, and soft shell crabs from when I lived in Maine… I’m gonna have to get some of that snapper too. The pickings are slim for fresh fish in PA

[@ElainaSearles-s2h]

@@like10mirkats I had some fresh haddock this last summer that my son in law caught and it was amazing. I’ve actually got sick of lobster! 🤪 if you can believe it. But watching Aaron catch and cook these fish that I’ve never had has made me want them so bad!!

[@lowlightevangelist9431]

Feel like I drowned twice watching you dive. God blessed you with good wind.

[@joebudusky5320]

Just bought my first gheenoe highsider 15’4 cause of you. You inspire people everyday. Thanks for the best content every video.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

that is awesome really love to hear it!

[@peterparsons7141]

I Really love seeing the turtles, that makes my day ! Here in Eastern Ontario Canada I’m proud to say many people have been putting effort into protecting our Turtles. Big changes over the last 40 years, and many community minded rescue them off the roadways, hi ways and byways. The last time I was in Florida I was fortunate when out in boat to see one of your beautiful sea turtles fly up be side our boat and have a look before gracefully flying off. Magnificent creatures!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear it! they really are awesome!

[@freedomwanderer]

Really awesome. I love watching your diving videos.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

More to come! glad you enjoy

[@JuanLopez-jk9mu]

Great call on holding off the shot on top of that Lemon. He was ready to act. These judgement calls are pivotal and are what separates the "men from the boys". Keep it up as usual, we enjoy Key West through your eyes... From Central Texas, ty!

[@kevinnewman4661]

I just and across your videos yesterday. Great vids man you’re a great diver and fisherman. As a Florida born resident we vacation to the keys and these videos just bring me back every time.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

really appreciate that! glad you enjoy the vids!

[@kevinnewman4661]

@@KeyWestWaterman why don’t you do charters anymore? Just looked ya up and tried booking something.

[@randyruney5704]

Another great video. Nice to see Kelly back in the states. I still love her other videos also.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@matthewdubois3706]

Only youtuber with diving videos that doesn't make me motion sick.....lol

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha so funny! I actually cut out a clip that was really bad because I was thinking about our conversation

[@matthewdubois3706]

@@KeyWestWaterman So awesome! Shouldnt need to take Dramamine to watch stone shots...lol

[@michaelb6349]

Raining and 50 degrees up north so I loved watching this!

[@DanAnderson-zo8mr]

I love the narration, why I watch you more than others

[@seasonfingerfood1886]

Keep up the good work… love this video….. Your blessed… 🙌🏽🙌🏽💯💪🏽

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@juliafiore120]

How fun! I just finished watching her Sturgeon video! Two of my favs! You know it’s going to be a good one!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏

[@jamesthompson8133]

It’s nice to have buddies you can trust like that. Those lemons are a little bit sketchy to me. Super job guys! Love it!

[@joelkersey995]

Very impressed! I've fished with Capt Dan and Capt Garret a handful of times. If I could only go back 30 years ago!!!

[@Orisha1990]

The whole reason I watch these is to learn from someone with a lot of experience spearfishing, listening to your thought process is about as good as it gets for that. Also, great third person shots. And that was the friskiest turtle I've ever seen, I seen em not mind people before, but that guy was just straight up coming to you.

[@Gernfishin]

Love ya videos man. You’re my inspiration 🤙🏽 the guy that inspired me to start filming an taking ppl along on my adventures

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear it!

[@donnyyanavich4720]

This was a great vid Dibs''Nothing like fresh fish for dinner''Keep up the good work''

[@geraldgraham418]

Hey there I’m Charleston South Carolina live in Brandon Florida about 9 years live in Atlanta Georgia love your show being inland your show takes me away and I enjoy watching you guys thanks a lot

[@roncarlson8061]

Great video Arran,and a big hello to gorgeous Kelly Young🥰

[@goaski474]

was going to suggest shipping when I first started watching, so yes I'm signing up!

[@comfortablynumb9342]

I could watch you shoot fish all day. Wahoo drifting and grouper hunting are your best videos I think.

[@TheDadFaxs]

So I just started watching the video. And you said something that I remember being taught by my father. You use a different word. you said the whys and why nots. With me it was the what if's. My father told me you can't change what happened you can only learn from it. Accept what happened and move on. So there is no why nots or what if's. It took me a little while to implement his lesson There are no short cuts. When you finally accept it life gets a little easier. Or you can use master oogway's. The past is history. The future is a mystery. but today is a gift and that's why we call it the present. I have a lot less sleepless nights now. I do love what you do. You are my favorite KZbin spear fisherman. You put out consistent videos on a regular basis and I can live it vicariously by watching them.

[@donabdool5076]

Great video 960 Kelly young with you continue the great videos didn't get to do any fishing down there this year hopefully when I come down for the winter again was too busy with work is the first time I haven't got to go fishing once again great job

[@caspereniojukan2720]

I remember seeing you on either Gabe or her channel a while back

[@KeyWestWaterman]

both If I remember correctly!

[@iamdonjuan916]

As always, awesome video/presentation. I was in Belize this past week. On the way to the airport, in conversation about where I live (Cudjoe Key) and spearfishing, the resort’s taxi driver states he is one of your followers and loves watching your videos. He specifically said he likes the way you spare harvesting certain species to promote healthy ecosystems, as you just did on the Cuberra.. keep up the great work and example of a standard all fishermen should strive to hold… I thought you might enjoy knowing people around the world are respecting your ethics… see you on the next one , sincerely Juan F.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

that is amazing! thanks so much for taking the time to share

[@totalloser23]

Amazing, gotta love it!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@hartheffe]

I’m from the PNW and it’s very cool to see all the diversity you guys have down there. Never done spear fishing, but it looks like a blast!

[@Slowkley]

Thanks for taking me underwater as I sit at our break table at a power plant in northern ky. I’m addicted to your videos thanks for letting us all live through you!

[@poto008]

Didn't realize you had Gronk filming for you!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha

[@JermainColbert119]

We don't have anything like this where I live. I'll never do this. It's fascinating. And you're teaching.

[@leannecuster1490]

Say Hi to Kelly just watched her sturgeon vid👍Had no idea you were on thus vid haha surpise

[@size-matters]

I was behind a black Tacoma on US1 yesterday about 2:30 with a Dibbs on Bottom decal on the back window. Was wondering it it was you.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

might have been my wife, she borrowed the truck for a few hours

[@timothymccabe8159]

Never been able to dive more than 25 feet, always feel like I learned something new from you. Look forward to Monday’s for your videos.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear that!

[@ebonistaryce6739]

I’m not complaining just explaining words to live by

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha

[@jedtaylor3551]

People who don't dive don't realize what it means to free dive in 70+ feet We bottle dive that depth Props to you guys and gals

[@KeyWestWaterman]

lots and lots of practice! thanks for watching!

[@eddyballester8990]

Enjoyed the show, y’all did great. I appreciate you always keep it real and also include missed shots. Looking forward to viewing your next show

[@anthonyserrano9029]

Super video as always cool freaking shots and scary sharks! All I was missing here was 🍿 totally enjoy all your videos.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏

[@FaTJoe321]

Legend 🫡👏💪🙏

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for watching!

[@TheAuthenticJourney]

killed it like always

[@bluedoggum8373]

I see. There’s a guy in Thailand who sells his own fish directly without any third party. I’m sure you can’t do that but I enjoy seeing the success he has.

[@ShaquilleOatmeal94]

Channel?

[@bluedoggum8373]

@@ShaquilleOatmeal94 ST living. It’s all in thai. He sells the fish on his Facebook page, or at least he was a while back

[@ShaquilleOatmeal94]

@@bluedoggum8373 ah, i was gonna say if it was youtube id watch with subtitles and subscribe just for the love of that life. I went to phillipines to visit a friend in Cebu and man. The work some put in to catch and sell and cook is just admirable

[@bluedoggum8373]

@@ShaquilleOatmeal94 he is on yt at st living

[@joshkisch7232]

@keywestwaterman your dives are so clean and you have tough us so much it easy to spot others mistakes. I'm not a diver but when fish are just dangling I am waiting for a shark. It's like hanging a bait out there Also you buddy gave got all wrapped in his line so luckily you secured that one that was rocked up!

[@luccaduka]

That turtle wanted to say hello! Love to see them!

[@bradjones9634]

Awesome as always Arron. Great catch.

[@karon7199]

Love the channel and can’t believe your wife is madeleine. We were dreaming of a home in keys and have been in contact with her. What a small world. Great videos Keep em coming Kurt

[@simpsoccer11]

Small world running into you in key west this past weekend! Love the videos as always

[@dlmad4561]

great idea hope it works out for you folks. WA. is a bit far and we have a bit of seafood here also.

[@chipside4693]

Explanation is good

[@frostbitegaming4369]

When you do a drop, I like to pause the video and see if i can "iSpy" the grouper before you shoot it LOL! Great vid man loving the content

[@anthonyp2312]

That was a lot of work. You got some nerves of steel that lemon swimming up after you would have made me cut the line lmao 😂 good job keep the content coming

[@WesLovelace]

Seems you've become good friends with the Turtle population.....LOL!!😎👀

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha right they seem to get extra friendly this time of year

[@budrohammbone2806]

When I was a kid bow hunting with a re curve the whitetails were/are known to "Jump String ". Kinda' like those fish.......... It's good to see Kelly ! I quit watching the other guy the '2nd' time he pushed Luke into his buddy's reptile cage........

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha its wild they can do that! happens every now and again. always a treat to have Kelly out!

[@davids11131113]

I’ll be down shortly to get my own! 👍

[@KeyWestWaterman]

good luck!

[@davids11131113]

@@KeyWestWaterman Thanks, I’ll need it.

[@mdv2043]

Mr lemon shark looked for minute like he would like a ph to the noggin..😂

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha

[@kenlassiter-km8sw]

Great video! I sure miss it and hope to get back soon.

[@BenjaminReeser]

Looked like the grouper at 14:00 was bleeding green- is that just because of some wavelengths of light disappearing down deep?

[@evading240]

Happy monday brotha. been waiting and asking for this video for months 🔥 need to put you on a 40” snook put of stuart

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha hope you enjoy it!

[@evading240]

@@KeyWestWaterman It was great, and i would never shoot that close to a lemon lol. asking for a bad day

[@WRA005]

Love the videos saved this one for this evening so I had something to ease the pain since I just had my deviated septum fixed.

[@maryantosz6195]

WOW, the turtle at the beginning was epic!! Enjoyed the whole video. You do a brilliant job filming! I'm going to try and order some of your fish. See you next week!!! ❤

[@aquaman461]

Great idea coselling your fish. Cookbook next😁?

[@badvibes501]

That look that turtle gave you😂😂

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha

[@danieljeffrey4411]

Why do you trim the motors out of the water?

[@KeyWestWaterman]

this day the current and wind were opposite. Helped keep the boat sitting with the wind and not the tide.

[@thurmanbennett1603]

brings back memories, thanks

[@shparc1]

that turtle was such a special experience, that's awesome

[@customledandfiberopticsinc2756]

After watching some of these fish rock themselves and having been a follower for a couple of years now, why not carry a mini scuba tank? Something small that would let you get the fish in one drop when it gets stuck? I remember watching a video where I believe it took you quite a few drops to get the fish.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

its just not something that happens often enough to bring the extra gear. and scuba gear is quite expensive.

[@jakem5339]

I’ve pretty much watched all of your videos and I’ve never heard you talk about spear gun safety and how you handle it. Great vids Aaron!

[@halo3tes4]

how deep can you safely dive ? how long can you stay down? Gonna head over to keys seafood market Friday

[@Ghhyuttgg]

I remember asking about why you didn't sell direct a year or so ago and you said it was something about the license. Glad to see you moving up the value chain on this

[@markgrant5224]

That turtle was looking for love!

[@chinoyhealingfoodstravels8888]

Greetings from Redondo Beach 🇺🇸. Beautiful underwater shots and nice fishing video. 🌷🌷

[@zeplin4078]

Great video Aaron,thanks for sharing

[@spicedog710]

How do you like the Alchemy S fins? Always love the underwater narration, it is very chill lol

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I like both the S and the V3's both incredible fins.

[@jefflaliberte4587]

I like it....keeping it real !

[@kaytennant9571]

Did nt order any of your grouper but going to try some other things ! Love me some key west links ! I live the whole idea of cutting out the middle man , so to speak is a win, win , win!! If what I order is as good as they say I’ll be a big time customer. I don’t get to get out and get my own fresh seafood so much any more ! 😊

[@KeyWestWaterman]

we are not, just friends

[@davidsanders5788]

Sitting here drinking whiskey and the shots of the other divers being upside down is f’n with me.😂

[@maxmoyer8697]

Hello Aaron Young, I also like the narrating. I also think it would be more interesting to see some sort of timer clock for each or some of your dives and to know how deep you are.

[@jayrobertson232]

We LOVE Kelly! She’s the real deal, nothing phony or pretentious about that young lady 😎

[@OBtheamazing]

70ft seems so crazy to me but that is where they mostly like to live! I am happy with the one black and one red I got in 20ft for a whole weekend. Question about how you bleed them? In other videos I’ve seen people cut the thin flesh right under the gills or cut the gills directly (how I usually do it). Your method seems different, how are you bleeding them?

[@jjsager1]

I love it! I ordered me some grouper, fish dip, some YT Snapper, and a collar cuz I also wanted to try a recipe that Clams posted on his channel! Will the link stay active if we want to order more seafood from them or should we use their “standard” link?

[@leannecuster1490]

Ok we waiting Kelly’s turn get it girl!Im watching👀

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Lol she just wanted to ride along. She filmed some the second day we went out that video will be up on her channel.

[@leannecuster1490]

@@KeyWestWaterman ok got that Glad to see you all having a good time fine catch!

[@lifehuntersUSA]

Aaron, I will definitely be getting the fish. Thanks!