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[@brinkksmusic]

There is an unexplainable feeling when you're able to hunt and plant your own food. It brings a sigh of relief knowing exactly where your food is coming from and that you're the first person to handle your food.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

nothing like it!

[@comfortablynumb9342]

Amen! I love to catch my own fish, grow my own veggies and especially my own herb. I was just working on my 3rd grow tent setup. Unfortunately it's been way too cold for a FL man living by the Chesapeake for trying to catch any dinner. But when it warms up I'll be bouncing jigs again and I'll start some more veggies in containers.

[@MrBossmann23]

Can you pls explain the no current because visually it looks like there's current

[@Fishrelish]

wind pushing the waves makes it look like there is a current. @@MrBossmann23

[@Andriastravels]

A fantasy. Nobody hunts and plants their own food. They would not last a week without money, fuel, electricity and government infrastructure.

[@Sticky.Situation]

Aaron, this episode drives home all the things I love about you. Your fishing and boating skills, your realness and authenticity, your ability to make me feel like you are talking just to me, your ability to educate not just in various forms of fishing but also cooking. And most of all your ability to live in the moment and appreciate your life and all that you have! Peace brother and thanks for being someone I always root for!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

can't thank you enough for the kind words! learning something new about myself everyday. All apart of the amazing journey. People like you keep me going! thank you!

[@davidbrodowicz6875]

Best comment, no contest. I couldn't agree more.

[@robertlittle8672]

Great response you said to Aaron, I could NOT have worded it near as well as you did, just wanted to say i feel the same way, and I always take away something good from his vids!!!

[@bluemarlin5286]

The smile on your face when you're holding up the snapper is just pure joy. That joy is the reason I love fishing. Love watching you having fun fishing.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha nothing like it!

[@gradybrowning3976]

I know if I woke up and looked out the door at the view you have I would have to pinch myself too. Aaron you paid your dues and done it the right way and you deserve what you have! So happy for you and always a fan!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

still hard to believe!

[@robertlittle8672]

Really liked what you had to say at the end of your vid. Being a Fla boy from Ormond bch @ 64 years old i still have the same dream you had 10 years ago. Love your outlook,love your channel Aaron!!! Dont stop doing what your doing, great inspiration bro.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Thanks so much!

[@jp82cards30]

your dog cracks me up, always just prayin you drop a chunk of fish

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha right

[@Fantasma257]

Your videos are literally better than any pain meds I need right now post-op. You’ve made my day! Thanks for all your hard work.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear that! get well soon!

[@emilystewart4057]

Love it! Living the simple life surrounding yourself with what you love

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Love to hear that thanks so much! 🙏🏻

[@elmopootkiss4699]

Mutton's were/are always my favorite fish to target and catch. I have an 18 pounder on the wall from a drift boat in Riviera Beach back when I was in my 20's. I'm 56 now. Grew up in Lake Worth, in n Georgia since 94'.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

that is a stud!

[@brandonjohnson-260]

IS IT THE BLUE HERON

[@elmopootkiss4699]

It was.

[@CarlMcdavid-xf8hk]

I grew up in Tampa/ St. Pete. And did all the things, clams, oysters, mullet, blue crabs ,self designed shrimp nets, smoking fish, shrimp,clams and wrote the menu for Two restaurants in st. Petersburg and so,so,so,much more. I got in a bad accident and got addicted to pain killers and am living in sorrow. I don't know what point I'm trying to make but vicariously through watching your videos at least I know how things might have been for me. I thank you for your videos and input while making them. They bring me peace. Thank you!

[@danielrd7493]

Don't think about the past, brother, think about today and how you're going to make yourself a better person going forward. Take one step at a time and figure out where those steps will take you. The drugs will not provide you contentment, only meaningful action to fulfilling your inner goals will. And clearly, the pain killers are hampering you from achieving those goals. Kick them to the curb and get yourself better!

[@RAWWFishing]

Congrats on the success, we’re all just trying to put food on the table at the end of the day. Nice fish man keep up the great work💪🏻

[@KeyWestWaterman]

ty sir! really appreciate it!

[@davidbrodowicz6875]

Aaron...we love your ramblings. It could never be "too much." I don't want to act like I think I speak for everyone of your followers, however I can confidently say that watching you live out your dream gives us happiness.

[@Sticky.Situation]

Agreed!🙂

[@peterparsons7141]

IT DEPENDS! That’s an answer to many complex questions. I get asked questions related to my profession, and unfortunately people want a simple answer and explanation, however the answer is it depends on, because it does. One simple answers to complex questions may not be sufficient, but when you go into details most people eyes start to glaze over, and you loose them long before they grasp the complexity. I appreciate you taking the time to explain open water chumming techniques!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

couldn't agree more! half the fun is figuring out all the answers individually on your own.

[@peterparsons7141]

@@KeyWestWaterman I often learn new things by teaching. My son said something that made me think about this . When you are taught the intricacies of something, or you study something you understand how it “works”. But when you experience something, and have direct connection, you see it work, you know and trust that’s how it functions. He explained it that ‘ I won’t 100% rely on theory until I prove it to myself’. That’s something that I know I do my self, and it leads into what you say, that you are need to find out for yourself why things are they way they are. I’m always learning and seeking knowledge. I have great hopes that the WWW will help with a great new era of learning and knowledge. Really enjoy your videos, and your words of encouragement are a very good thing ! Peace.

[@francus7227]

Comment #2 John Lennon was said to have been sent home from school in 2nd grade with an assignment. Come back tomorrow and tell the class what you want to be when you grow up.... teacher, policeman, doctor, etc. He did. He said, "I want to be HAPPY." The teacher told him he didn't understand the assignment. He told her she didn't understand life. Aaron....I'm not sure if this story is true. It's believable because John was a genius. I am delighted to hear you are HAPPY. Just like John, you make a lot of other people HAPPY, too, though your work. Thank you. As always, I tapped the thumbs up 👍 button to feed the algorithm monsters.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I like to thank its true! Thanks so much! 🙏🏻

[@JonDunnmusician]

Always a good moment to share positive energy and positive thoughts. Never wrong time to share positive moments positive thoughts. Ramble on, -JD

[@superchefish]

Aaron Been a follower for years. Don't worry about "preaching" about how you're living your dream. You worked hard to get where you are and that is something that is available to everyone. I'm living vicariously through you and I appreciate how hard you work, how you never take more fish than you need and how you always show how you responsibly harvest and dispatch your catch. Keep up the great work and your amazing down to earth videos! God bless you and Madeline!🙏 Stay safe and tight lines my friend!

[@johnnyroberts6291]

All I have to say is, you earned what you have, and I wish you the best. I enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks so much

[@margekaralis4212]

How nice to hear you speak from your heart. Wonderful to hear the appreciation and gratitude you have for the life you get to live. Warms our heart to hear you speak of it openly. Thanks. Thanks a lot for sharing. ❤

[@mikepollock914]

Love how you remind us all of the friends that helped and all the hard work not seen in the videos. #humility

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏🏻

[@JustinBera]

I'm just glad to see that someone else has a grill that looks like mine, don't feel so bad now 🙂

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha

[@AlphaGatorDCS]

I love how you respect the fish..unlike many other KZbinr's who just drop fish all over the boat, don't brain them, etc. Dropping a fish on the deck is like a human running head-first into a wall.

[@TimProkopiuk]

Otoliths are also great for paleotemperature reconstruction. The oxygen isotope composition of the otolith is related to temperature and the oxygen isotope makeup of the water the fish lives in. We would look for otoliths in the rock record, and analyze them to say something about past climate at that time. Very cool :)

[@KeyWestWaterman]

wild stuff!

[@mal_atx]

I needed to hear it. Watched you for years. Your channel makes me so happy.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏🏻

[@Scaff666]

The rambling is the best part. I'm in a really dark place right now, have a good job but hate the corp world, feeling stuck, because I don't know how to get out of it withhout leaving my family without a reliable source of income. I was starting to lose hope, but the rambling gave me a bit of energy to try something again. Thanks man.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I've felt stuck many many times in my life, you are not alone I assure you. I hope it all works out for you and yours!

[@Saltywelshmanfishing]

Rich isn’t always monetary and fame is relative. You are rich and famous because you are happy and healthy and doing what you love with a strong following of people who love watching you live your best life. You among a few other KZbinrs have inspired me to pursue my life long dream, at 43 years old I am finally getting my 6-pack license and will be starting my own fishing charter boat.

[@WanderToGetLost]

Nice work. We brought our 1970's Long Island clam boat down here this winter and have been having a blast as we become a keys family.

[@marcusfragale2375]

This isn’t a how to channel, it’s entertainment and the more VLOG’ing the better Aaron.

[@imeyouthem9303]

Great video and even better message. I like the way you treat the fish - dispatch them quickly and don't let them suffer. It's refreshing to see a fisherman who appreciates the entire fish and don't waste the meat. Coincidentally, we have a black Bombay cat just like yours, and his name is Tipsy, just like your dog's. Tight lines skipper. Keep doing the good work and spreading the message.

[@juliafiore120]

Enjoyed another video, Aaron! Hope you’re feeling better and you and Madeleine enjoyed Valentine’s Day. ❤Fish looked delicious! I’m sure Tipsy got her share, too😋🐶

[@KeyWestWaterman]

so glad you enjoyed it!

[@Skicountry1414]

It’s cool to see somebody as appreciative of their life as you are😎🌴

[@drewandcharlie7583]

When my dad had a place in the keys this is how we usually did it. Or chum bags in the shallows for yellowtail mangrove and lane. Those good days always made me wanna live there. Those were both bigger than the biggest mutton i’ve ever seen

[@kirkstubblefield8835]

I’m a avid angler north west coast I enjoy watching the way you take only what you need I’m looking forward for more quality content thanks.

[@Max-uu2gs]

20:20 minutes into😊 Arron finds reason why we all watch him. A TRUE PURITY. ❤

[@Max-uu2gs]

I knew he was today he shared it❤

[@christhechief]

Thank you so much for that message at 20:30 I needed to hear that & I’m sure many other appreciate those words as well…keep livin the dream brother

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏🏻 keep on keepin on brother

[@GOphive]

this is one of my favorite videos you’ve made aaron. just over all good feels and pleasant, with content, words, just you and what you bring. you’re doing more than youtube videos for some of us, at least me. you and i both strive for very similar lives and im more than thankful that you’re sharing your side of it. much love.

[@livkinry]

Very nicely put 🙂

[@victorvictor1018]

Hey Aaron, just felt like commenting that we love seeing your personality and small life lessons in your videos. I love fishing content but I keep coming back to your channel for the more personal stuff. The narrated dives were also always awesome! Keep doing you!

[@tomlpdx]

You are a lucky man, Aaron. Mainly because you recognize it NOW, while you are living it. Happy for you! Life changes, priorities change and you continue to evolve.

[@TheDadFaxs]

Hard work pays off and being a good person helps. You are living the dream of many people. Congratulations on getting to this point.

[@reeell2301]

The reason I like to watch your show..You're literally the only fisherman I see don't waste fish..makes me feel good watching it..keep doing great contents

[@LaKuan]

Aaron you never fail to impress me with your harvests. I can only be happy for you on your hard earned accomplishments. A lot of us are living that good life too. Y try to keep that mindset in me and my circle.

[@littletorchliving3289]

Hey Arron - you can hear it in your voice that you are in your happy place in life. So many people focus on the negative and its nice to see that you have made your life as a positive testimony of what could happen if you try hard enough. Love your videos and they are always an inspiration...Thank You!

[@justinkelly2880]

You know your tuned into a good channel, when you can watch the views and likes, steadily go up. Appreciate the content Aaron.

[@Billy_Yank123]

It’s fun watching these as it reminds me of when I lived down there about 10-12 years ago. I was in high school in KW and would go out on the water just like that every week and weekend. every now and then you pop up on my feed and it just reminds me how much fun it could be living down there.

[@brandonh4832]

Doesn’t get much better than that my friend! Thank you from bringing us along, so much knowledge and love for mother nature. Many blessings!

[@robertromero78]

I never comment because I often believe that everything that needs to be said has already been said by others. I feel compelled and I want to thank you for inspiring me with some much needed hope. I moved to Costa Rica recently and I have sooo much to be thankful for. But despite that things have been tough and it has been hard to gain traction. I am trying to live that life I have always dreamed of as well. And I will continue to fight for it. Thank you.

[@TheBrandongenovese]

Live that dream brother, I know you worked for it. Fishing for a living isn’t made for many and your fruits of labor finally paying off

[@corbinwolfsen2063]

Love the videos, man!! My wife and I are planning a trip down there again and would love to go fishing with you!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

so glad y'all enjoy them! unfortunately don't offer charters anymore but would be happy to recommend someone!

[@corbinwolfsen2063]

Awh dang, man, my wifes cousin and uncle are fly fishing charter fishermen down there, but the diving looks sick!🤘

[@troypeterson6515]

Thank you for showing how to utilize the whole fish. It’s amazing to see how much is wasted at the fish cleaning stations when snapper season is in, in the Gulf of Mexico.

[@MrSoarman]

Your spot on, living the dream, I had a boat in slip and fished commercial salmon 25 years, and every fish I caught I would about cry with excitement, nothing better.

[@tautog4424]

aaron, that truly is a labor of love, catching, cooking, then grilling the rack and getting the primo meat that perhaps is going into a pristine fish cake or fish dip. i gladly volunteer to help you consume it if you ever need help. but i am sure tipsy would volunteer also. those are some great fish to cook up...

[@Steve-Jody]

Really Nice Aaron. The Cape has been nasty 90% of the time up here too. Cheers

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for watching!

[@stevenfischer5392]

So proud of you bro! Been watching you do this for a while now. Still my favorite! I still want to see you get your place in figi. Once you do that you accomplished everything you said you ever wanted. You are living the best of days for sure. I told you back then, I worked for Mastec doing the same and was working on mine aswell. My remodeling business is working great! Your words of wisdom are the truth! Keep at it brother(s) and we will be there!!

[@alearnedlife]

I love how grateful you are. This is what life is about. Thank you for sharing.

[@jaydsdiecastgarage]

You deserve your life. Thanks for letting me tag along. Awe give Tipsy more.

[@bhjmedia418]

Thank you for sharing, Aaron, what a beautiful paradise it is. My wife and I will coming down at the end of May and we cannot wait! PS: KZbin’s algorithm is now suggesting your wife’s real estate videos to me which is too cool, might just have to move to paradise!

[@gregjacob83]

I just recently found your channel. As a lifetime angler and water nut, I salute and envy you. You really do seem to be a very happy man. I'll be down to my personal heaven on Conch Key in November of this year...I can't wait. Thanks for sharing your world with us.

[@100acrewood77]

So awesome to see you living the dream and realizing that you are. Been watching you for years and love that you’re using your reach to inspire some and preach a little. Being able to walk out the back door and come home with dinner is an awesome feeling. Thanks for the great content and more importantly thanks for being so real.

[@dananderson128]

Another great video. I wish I had known to cook the rack like that on the grill 40 years ago when catching grouper off Big Pine and No Name with my wife and father-in-law!

[@drewandcharlie7583]

Haha indeed! Ya got it figured out. Living in one of the most expensive, beautiful places in the world, beautiful wife that can get you a deal on a house and a roommate who is literally a chef. But ya didnt get lucky. You went to a place you couldnt afford and worked hard at a thing that most people fail at. I mean commercial fishing or diving. That stuff is brutal. And you were smart enough to learn how to film a way of life that is interesting and present it online in a way that people were attracted to. No loser is gonna feel better about their life from hearing your story aaron. 😂 Because you worked harder than 90% of people are willing to work to get where ya are. Cheers! Great video

[@funoldude]

Mutton snapper rack looks great. Once again thank you for the best tutorial on,catching,filet,cooking. Excellent! Keeping it real.

[@kyleshultis4246]

Nice to see you rod and reel fishing. How excited you get is infectious.

[@KeysMan-b5j]

Some beautiful fish you have Aaron I've lived here for 50 years those are some of largest mutton snapper I have ever seen congratulations well done😊❤

[@brandonbasinger271]

Refreshing to see someone else out there doing it right! Loving your videos from Pennsylvania!

[@mmcleod111]

Always good to be grateful! And Those red snapper backbones look fabulous! Always loved Mullet backbones, but this takes it to new level!

[@JB-vh9nk]

Proud of your success, coming from Brevard county as Cocoa Beach locals love to see that, one little tip in the kitchen, and I love your overall approach to catching cleaning cooking using plastic spatulas and cutting boards, someone pointed out to me that they melt a little bit and get into your food and when you scoop it out of a pan and put it on a plastic cutting board, it melts that a little bit and gets your food, and you are like me, you love, sharp knives, and when you mince and sharp things on a plastic cutting board that’s even worse your chopping up small little pieces and it’s going directly into your food, just a tip but once you hear it, you can’t get it out of your head I thought I’d share keep up the good work!!

[@CrimeVid]

I prefer wooden cutting boards, end grain preferred. I only have one plastic board that I use to cut up garlic and chillis. I have noticed no damage to my silicon spatulas.

[@AlphaGatorDCS]

Hell yeah dude! You are an inspiration for millions! You set a goal and you achieved it.

[@jamesbundy5617]

Mr. Young I would like to say that I ran across one of your videos and was hooked ! Love the story of how you got to this point and I absolutely respect the drive you have to follow your dream ! Much love from the Bundy family.

[@averagemtbr6390]

Happy to hear you are living your dream. Some of us live it thru these videos. Keep it up.

[@jasonparr7910]

Aaron, thank you for the back end of the vid (whole vid kicks ass). I left my hometown in ATL to move to the Tampa area just to saltwater fish and finally found peace. I found it but sometimes you get caught up in the daily grind and forget why you’re grindin’!

[@darreniorio9317]

Good stuff… coincidentally we have the same story, moved to the keys 8 years ago with 2,000 dollars, I now own a home in Islamorada, my contender is almost finished and I’m making killer money. So to back up your sentiment, if you have a dream…. Chase it 💪🏼

[@TheDrummergirl33]

You are living the life , good friends , a wonderful wife and a wonderful life . God is good my friend ❤

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I won't argue that!

[@billclark1011]

Its so great that you really appreciate what you have created for yourself. You knew what you wanted and became an overnight success after 10+ years of hard work. Congratulations! keep on keeping on. love what you share.

[@amyruschaupt1736]

Loved when you commented that you can say the same thing 10x in your video and someone will inevitably ask you a question about it!!😂😂 I taught Biology to 9th graders for 28 years…….Tell me about it!!!😂😂😂 Great video😎

[@scottmoskowitz8788]

That’s how we do smoked fish dip. Grouper, mahi, red snapper racks all make excellent smoked fish dip.

[@ianramroop6646]

Congrats on living your dream life Aaron. Really appreciate and enjoy your content. Keep up the great work.

[@jaysonstevens9823]

Thank you, sir! This video is nostalgic to me. I used to do this back in the 80s and early 90s off Key Largo. I lived for those light current days. I filled many 172 Igloos with Muttons and the occasional Black. I had a small wreck that held 3 to 5 lb. b liners. Again, filling 172s. Unfortunately, those days are gone. That area I fished has been decimated. I know, me and my friends were part of the reason. But the rule changes haven't helped up there. There are too many people hitting those spots now for them to come back. Hi from Michigan.

[@jmac1421]

Beast mutt!🎉 Would love to see you do a series on fishing boat etiquette. I'm sure you get the googins and would love to know how captains deal with fishermen who think the only fish in the ocean are right next to your boat. I was 40miles offshore on a large wreck and I had a boat anchor 40' off my stern in my chum slick right after I caught a big AP. Keep up the content, it's been a rough winter to get out

[@ejsman36]

Time makes a humble man. Keep on keepin on!

[@randyrhymes923]

I live on 24 acres in florida and I have enough land for me and my family to sustain ourselves. My dream is to sale what we have and move to the coast. You’re inspiration to that. I love watching your videos. The keys would be the ultimate dream but I think it would be to experience for this day in time. Maybe one day Flagler Beach I could do. Keep putting out the videos Aaron.

[@maryantosz6195]

You did have a great day fishing! The fish are beautiful! I personally like it when you ramble! LOL! It is refreshing to watch you appreciate your life and that you are happy! ❤

[@zach2314]

Thank you for the inspiration. Hardcore fisherman here and a new subscriber for you. Keep it up!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Love to hear it! Thanks for tuning in 🙏🏻

[@brianwiles8785]

You sir are rich. You love what you do and that's all that matters!! Love your videos. ❤

[@taramassey2817]

It's something i needed to hear today... My baby will be 18 this month so I'm ready to move on to my next chapter. I want to move 4hrs away, by my Dad, at a fishing lake in Missouri. Ive already got the small stuff moved down there now it's just finding time for the big stuff & I've been trying ro hurry this year through but i need to enjoy my family & friends around here while im still close. Thanks Aaron!

[@mikebennett3432]

Thanks for another amazing video Aaron! Always a great time watching you enjoying what you’ve worked so hard for🎉

[@williamfernandez5170]

You truly are blessed my bro, keep living your dream. Btw I’d love to see more gear talk, rigs, knots hooks etc.

[@caswellmccook]

Aaron! I swear that you’ve turned into a Jamaican. To most Yardies/Jamaicans, we prefer the head or carcass of the big fish because thats where the sweetest meat are . After all the sweetest meat are closer to the bones. Great video as always and nuff respect and love from Montreal.

[@nickmaraveyias1185]

We do need to hear it, often. Thanks captain

[@interminablyperplexed4903]

No, you're living my dream! Lol Congrats on knowing what you wanted and getting there. Persistence can pay off. Take care

[@petewebster2860]

Awesome video Aaron always learn something new watching your videos.

[@zyfo3000]

Thank you for your words of motivation! It's inspiring to watch you do you!🙏😊

[@thefisher6273]

Thanks to KZbin we can live the dream with you. So keep putting up these vidros. Blessings!!

[@anthonyserrano9029]

Great video amazing content like always. The bonus here is for me that you express ourself well and very HUMBLE! about how your dream and nicely share with all of us here your followers and fans. Great to know that you are a real HUMBLE GUY. some are not and don't know how to appreciate things. 5 stars!! 🌟 for you my friend!! GOD BLESS YOU AND UR FAMILY.

[@selfretired3025]

Living your dream ✨️🙌✨️ Stay safe... your videos help us keep our peace

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏🏻 thanks so much! Love to hear that!

[@francus7227]

11:22 Hysterical.... When you're laughing from stimulus overload. There's nothing funny.... but Aaron is laughing, almost uncontrollably. I've seen him do it many times. I do, too. Fishing is great. Catching can be hysterical....

[@MikeHixson-o8f]

The good stuff...when you realize how blessed you our. In our world, it's the next thing, then the next. Never being satisfied. I believe my friend you figured out happiness isn't ever going to be something you can buy...it's the experiences you remember and the people you're with, or share them with.

[@darrellbridwell588]

That digging them up l love it. Your going to be rocking a while when you get home. Tight lines.

[@charleshatcliff5588]

Simple things are the best . Thankful . Great catch man . Thanks for sharing.

[@Sunandstar13]

Love the channel, your gratitude is very refreshing. Keep on keeping on!

[@snapperking6798]

Love Mutton videos awesome content. Caught one that went 24 pnds on the Yankee Capts. Thanks for you're motivation speech much needed right now.

[@DarronSmithBahamianMillionaire]

That was an awesome and epic day of fishing Bro!! Those fish are so delicious! Keep up the great videos!!