Playin Hooky | Breaking In The New Boat | CCC

[@KeyWestWaterman]

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[@silvernatedogg]

Always do! Thanks for sharing!

[@jefferyschlicht5920]

Always Aron! I like as many do your content! Big ups,dipp's🤣💯👍

[@jefferyschlicht5920]

Florida Straits always:-)

[@jefferyschlicht5920]

Dibbs! Lol

[@dreamchaseroutdoors2023]

any plans on making anymore "the grover" guns?

[@RC51Video1]

Man, your video style is so refreshing. No cheesy mega-fake hyped up intro, no stupid instrumental/royalty-free music, and just calm, normal conversation narration throughout. Thanks for such awesome quality content!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

really appreciate the positive feedback! 🙏

[@Merica1776]

The best part of his videos are that he shows him starting off from his house, and he’s jumping into the boat and kind takes off into the keys. I just love that. New music is the best, I can lay here in bed and watch a good hour of this and I can slowly relax, and dream of warm waters.

[@umpalumpamen]

Listen man I’m a free lance mate up in marathon who also drops pinfish traps regularly for our receivers, and you have absolutely blown my mind with keeping the chum inside of the box to let it last longer… The things I have learned from you and this channel insane

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha love to hear that, last longer and when you pull it all the nasty falls out of the bottom.

[@philippetersen7899]

How have i missed the "Welcome back underwater everybody"! its so soothing :D

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha

[@Sunandstar13]

This man is living my dream.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I am surely giving it hell

[@Sunandstar13]

I thought only rich people live in the keys lol. You seem like a down to earth, not materialistic chill dude. Greetings fro. St augustine.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

took us 7 years of hard work to buy our home here. got extremely lucky and bought right before the real estate boom.

[@JawnyCash]

@@KeyWestWaterman gotta admire the hustle 🤙

[@tombrown7577]

MINE TOO!

[@robertlittle8672]

Love that statement you made about how short life is,and to be safe,file a float plan always with someone ❤️ ♥️!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏

[@TheMotorick]

Thanks for each new video. They make me so happy as I recover from spine surgery.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear it! hope for a speedy recover!

[@darrellbridwell588]

I love the magic carpet ride. What a perfect combo. It is truly a ride you never tire of.really enjoy the show!!! Thanks for all the effort!!!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏

[@jeromehall4359]

Those little "ninja" snappers 😅😅😅😅😅they always putting the moves on you Aaron😂😂😂😂😂

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha they do!

[@nattybluedread]

The elusive “dock” snapper is the most difficult fish to land 😂😂

[@jefferyschlicht5920]

I've seen you at the dock before 👍I don't jock guys🤣though! Watching your vlogs always! Hope to see at the dock soon!👍

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha thanks for tuning in!

[@DN-zw7ox]

The boat looks great. Maddie’s glasses look stylishly professional on her. And the sweet and spicy recipe makes sense. Thanks for the video.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thank you!

[@Julianne955]

She looks great on the water Aaron! I would never have thought of honey to sweeten the recipe, and it looked really good! Have a wonderful week you three, thank you for taking us with you!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

it was great! thanks for tuning in 🙏

[@jeffprenoveau4841]

I like the new craft. The bow steering looks a little top heavy but I’ve never been around your type fishing being from the North West targeting salmon , steelhead, and trout. Like your videos and education you offer to viewers . Thanks keep them coming. Oregonian enjoys.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

its perfect for what I do, very well balance and stable. thanks for watching!

[@SeabassAdventures]

Nice to see you breaking in the new boat. Its awesome going deep in the mangroves and catching snappers back there. Great video!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

never gets old

[@Gotsave]

Look how much love food brings into the kitchen. I'm from the Netherlands and there is no way that our fish can be that fresh. Enjoy those moments guys. Much love from the Netherlands✌🏿

[@KeyWestWaterman]

it really does! thanks for tuning in!

[@demcanes01]

This channel is hands down one of the best there is. You have action plus relaxation at the same time with some good eats to top it off!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏

[@juliafiore120]

16:15 How friggin’ awesome is that ride right there?! 🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 So much fun, I’m sure of it! Good for you, Aaron

[@KeyWestWaterman]

so much fun!!

[@eddyballester8990]

Thanks so much for the nice show! Impressive scenery- kool to see that juvi goliath too. Looking forward to your next show already Capt

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@robertlittle8672]

What a perfect day out on the new boat, loved it Aaron!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏

[@Allirys]

Its very easy to see the potential of the new boat. Crab traps, bait nets, cooking. The space, simplicity and freedom are awesome. Very cool video! Hope to see you guys camping! Maybe a night dive... Thx for sharing!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

it has opened the door for everything! looking forward at it all

[@eugeneweeks3325]

Bro, you are the most laid back dude on you tube. Great content being put out by a great human being. LOVE this channel.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha I try to be! thanks for tuning in 🙏

[@mikeparsons1941]

Love the new boat first thing I noticed is all the room you have in the center that will really come in handy , enjoy.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

its awesome!

[@markroper9269]

Great to see the whole gang together! Nice boat!! Fish looked awesome!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

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[@tombrown7577]

I have been looking for 18 Gheenoes now to go see..without going to Titusville. I live in Tallahassee but spent lots of time in Titusville working as a district manager for a grocery chain. Miss my trips to Dixie Crossroads too! Awesome story about you and your stepdad...very cool connection to the Gheenoe family!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha haven't been to dixie in years! thanks for tuning in 🙏

[@georgea376]

First catch on the new boat awesome!!! Now to see it on it's first trip. I agree design is primo with all that space for the gear and stuff also gives you options for other configurations.Thanks another great vid.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

was a great day! thanks for coming along 🙏

[@Carnivorefitness2024]

You guys live in paradise! Best fishing type channel on here too!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

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[@RajaAdou]

Nice job shooing the cat. 😂 I thought he was back in the kitchen again. 🤣😂🤣. Nice CCC!! I’ve been waiting… 👊🏽

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha thanks for watching!

[@sparsons041]

I love these shallow water dives. I'm thinking one of your giveaways in the future should be a shallow water mangrove dive with you to spear mangroves. Every time I see you post these I'm like man I'd like to do this with him and pick his brain while we are out. I'm sure I'm not the only one that would like that.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha may be a possibility! we will see, making some changes in the future. glad you enjoy them thanks so much.

[@johnclements1403]

Great Video, Mads losing her toppings, garnishes, LOL classic, sounded like PLOP !!!! LOL

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha always cracking me up

[@jack9216]

Another great awesome video those mangrove mazes remind me of all the button brush where the rivers flow into lakes in east Texas

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@jp82cards30]

never ceases to amaze me how prevalent the snappers are on seemingly every bit of structure down there

[@KeyWestWaterman]

it really is wild

[@SctyGrpPowers]

Your voice is so calm always, very enjoyable to listen to. Do you ever get angry? You seem so even tempered and calm.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha love to hear that, and not often. takes alot to get me worked up I suppose.

[@rogerheuckeroth7456]

Great to see you put your new boat to work.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏

[@aaronalto3034]

You decadent double dipper; on the egg and coatings. Crispy! Can't wait to start swimming and doing some under water hunting here in MN and Manitoba. Thanks for the stoke.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha thanks for coming along!

[@WesLovelace]

That's a sweet bow view/ride....How about floating on air..... Better than hangin' 10 from the nose of a board!!😎🤿

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha its pretty awesome I wont lie!

[@ThaiNguyen-wg3uy]

Always a pleasure to see your vids! I’m not in a good place right now and your vids, has brought me back a bit to a happy place! Thank you again!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

lot to hear they bring you peace 🙏

[@bradjones9634]

Love the front view from the boat. The food looked delicious

[@KeyWestWaterman]

its such a blast!

[@NudayADAY]

We do have McRibs down here lol It comes out once a year. Love the new boat and your vids bro

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha been quite some time since I've been to McDonalds 😂 love to hear you enjoy them!

[@NudayADAY]

@@KeyWestWaterman lol it’s been over 3 years for me. Nothing like home made food. When I did eat it my favorite was the snack wraps. Again bro congrats on the new boat

[@jamesthompson8133]

Love the new boat! That finish on the outside is beautiful! I just found this one, you almost slipped one by me. Great job man!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Stoked on it!

[@rcmautone]

Waterman we love your videos at Maximum Drift Gear, I love this new boat and the build video. I need one of them for Eleuthera bone fishing.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

really love to hear that! 🙏

[@rcmautone]

@@KeyWestWaterman message me I would love to send you some of our gear we him and hers for the miss's . We see her in your videos time to time.

[@andrewgivens4503]

Love the color on your new boat. You made a great choice.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thank you!

[@craigortman4759]

Boat looks great, I bet you love having that much more room!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

its amazing!

[@johnnyvee9486]

It is so cool how you control the new gheenoe from the very front. Must be cool from your vantage point as all you see is water. When you were filming from the back (engine) of the gheenoe and your video showed the entire boat, the boat looked hugely long! I do think you should add some chilis to your mango concoction. The mango adds the sweet, mayo the tang and chilis adds some heat. I like when you and CWC just make stuff up and see how it tastes!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Yea it’s a great vantage point really love how it came out!

[@lancet.346]

I love the sound of that motor. Great job with last week's video, by the way. Good stuff as always.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha right! love that thing!

[@tautog4424]

hey aaron, wanted to thank you for recommending "braining" fish. during a recent trip i started cutting the gills and started to learn how to brain the fish. my catch was black sea bass which up here is 27.99 /lb fish. although in the past i always iced my fish immediately, heavy ice, i found the quality of the fillet much improved especially as i like sushi and salt crust grill baked whole sea bass. sometimes i hit the mark and fish was dispatched actually not really from what i read, paralyzed and could not feel pain, but sometimes it took a few tries to achieve the end result. have an upcoming trip coming up and bought an stainless steel spike so hopefully my skill will improve with this device. what i really noticed about the fish was even though b sea bass has not reall bloody laterial line in the fillet, the fillet's where much whiter and also i think killing the fish this way lengthened the time i could keep in the frig while still tasting very good, 3 days..... thanks the tips and glad you are enjoying the new ride.....

[@KeyWestWaterman]

really love to hear that! thanks so much for taking the time to share 🙏

[@Bigrigjeff]

Thanks for playing hooky! Great video! Love the new boat keep on fishin!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha thanks for coming along!

[@jimrowland6089]

New boat, nice day, classic fish sandwich. Perfect.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for watching!

[@stevenfischer5392]

Great video as always brother! Love the color of the boat! The footage was great with the nurse shark comming up on that flat! Cant wait for more, i love that standing view you have on the new boat! Need to name her. Your snapper sandwiches made me hungry, im going to try your way of frying them next time . Thanks for taking me with you brother. Tight lines 🤙

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks so much for coming along! glad you enjoyed it!

[@zylomorph]

My mouth was watering looking at those sandwiches. Congrats on the first meal from the new boat!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha thank you!

[@kenwizzlefoshizzle52]

Thanks for recipe( and awesome vid) and going over the frying/breading technique !!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@AngieTaylor76]

Your videos are so amazing! I used to live in Florida on the gulf side. I have decided to come back down and visit family next month. Keep up the great videos Aaron!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear you enjoy them!

[@markrosenquist8259]

Haha! I was saying to myself look how much room he has on that boat right when you mentioned it. Great setup!🍻🤙

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha its awesome

[@TheGoofballdev]

We had a gheenoe as a kid, we always referred to it as a flat bottom canoe, but im guessing it could have been designed for a small outboard. We used it in the pond at our house.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I did as well! been using them my whole life! too cool

[@TheGoofballdev]

@@KeyWestWaterman It had a really neat self filling livewell in the center, I've thought recently after watching your build thread of getting another and setting it up for single person flounder gigging.

[@pdih]

I would love to see a video of diving under some docks on the gulfside to see what that is like. Thanks for the great videos.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

can't spear under peoples dock.

[@pdih]

@@KeyWestWaterman woops. glad you told me that lol. must be a monroe county thing?

[@petrhermanadventures9509]

Have you tried short fins for tooling around in the mangroves? It really works for me when I'm in rivers, less silt ups, less tangles, and less leg strain.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I don't have a pair of short ones but have often thought it would be nice!

[@mmorris843]

Love your videos! Keep ‘em coming! You always ask for ideas. I was wondering if you had any plans to do any more videos with “Life on the bow” I vaguely remember y’all doing a video together. Maybe I’m wrong.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Will do! And hopefully we will make it back up that way. Clay and Steph are awesome!

[@bobe.4302]

The new boat looks great. You made a great choice of hull color, this video showed it much better. Thanks for sharing your adventures.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love how it came out!

[@driftless1870]

It’s making my head spin how much activities you could do in that thing!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Seriously though

[@adamkice7045]

Thanks for sharing Key West Waterman.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for watching!

[@stevensmith8580]

The fish looks super yummy! I like your skiff as well. It looks like it would be very functional for the way you use it and the environment you operate in, Maybe a quick tour/video of your skiff? Thanks

[@KeyWestWaterman]

it was! and I've done a complete walk through on it yes.

[@nohandsdan9353]

That boat is pretty dope and can't wait to see what it's fully capable of in videos to come!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

looking forward to it for sure!

[@maybelmungin1138]

Nice first hunt, was a little scary looking at you on the bow but found comfort knowing your experience and skills.👍

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it! and its unbelievably stable up there

[@marceltromp1454]

Those small channels aren't on the gps are they, but local knowledge to you, yes great boat for that area ,we have similar channels here in qld Australia too!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

nope most aren't! find them from spending tons of time out there

[@tommytsadventures]

I know it's rare, but have you ever seen a croc/gator while diving the mangroves? I've seen them a couple of times off US1 on the side of the road between Florida City and Key Largo. I'm really digging the color of your boat. Great choice! Can't go wrong with a good old fried fish sandwich.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

rarely see them this far south, are you go north the sightings increase

[@bretburt7317]

Great color you two picked for the hull.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love how it came out!

[@anthonyp2312]

Besutiful boat man we got some good mounting points dor that go pro i feel more immersed good job

[@KeyWestWaterman]

still working out the new angles! thanks!

[@BrandonH409]

Love that new Gheenoe setup man! I was telling Will you guys need some stickers. If you ever get some in stock let us know!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love it! and I should probably get some made haha.

[@lewisspeed3041]

Great video,those mangroves look creepy at times,and those fish sandwiches looked great.it’s fitting that the first fish you got on the new boat would be mangrove snapper

[@KeyWestWaterman]

they can be! but I enjoy them!

[@lewisspeed3041]

@@KeyWestWaterman yes you do.

[@janettebridgeman264]

Yummm. Nothing tops a good fried fish sandwich in my book!! Mango sounded good but I wondered if sugar would help…sure enough!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha sure enough!

[@wrightackle1]

Thanks for clarifying the braining process. I have been doing it wrong, going thru the skull and on a snapper that is pretty tough. I can't get over the color of the boat. Totally unique! Dang that motor is quiet. It is so cool when you punched it. I know you aren't going to miss the roar of the two stroke. That was neat subbing the seasoned bread crumbs for the flour.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

happy to! def is tough going through the top. stoked with the boat for sure

[@jimmyvega5590]

Without being able to taste, it may be a splash of red wine vinegar or it needed to sit overnight so the flavors can marry. Great video again nice boat.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

yea we tried some vinegar as well!

[@lyndelhale1094]

Awesome like your boat. I’ll be down in the Keys in September fission to.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thank you! enjoy!

[@chubbrock659]

Love the smooth and quiet motor. Mercs are great motors!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

in love with it!

[@roygorman6624]

First time using an air fryer, did some redfish, turned out pretty tasty without the hassle of heating and eating lots of oil!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I hear good things about them! have yet to try one

[@johnlukasik8045]

Just the old-fashioned creamy white tartar sauce for me ! I used to love those fillet-o-fish sandwiches ! I always requested a double, EXTRA SAUCE, NO CHEESE 😅 I like what you did with the boat, giving you extra room to move about ! Loos a bit strange driving from the bow though ?

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha! and stoked with all the room, doesn't really feel strange to be honest

[@mikebojtor]

Wow that sure is a pretty nice boat... Lucky dog 🐕👍

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love it!

[@cvb6981]

Aaron , the old boat looked easier to control and it felt faster in the videos. The new boat is great , just looking for your take on control , speed etc. Love the videos !

[@KeyWestWaterman]

the new boat is much faster, and is extremely stable. stick steering was a little faster on turns but truth is I don't need to turn that sharp

[@mikey3239]

have you thought about putting a small seat to lean against while navigating. really nice job you did on the boat love the color.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

nah, normally really short runs, i'm used to standing. love how it came out!

[@kidnation4923]

what a peaceful life. living the dream. keep it up brother

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks so much!

[@brooksbullock8806]

How long can you hold your breath... enjoy watching you guys living the dream 😊

[@KeyWestWaterman]

idk, never tried to max out

[@gubby2004]

Great to see you out in the new boat, I wanted to ask you about bleeding & gutting the fishes as you dive with the predators because i live in the bahamas & we can't do that here we would be in alot of trouble with the sharks

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it! and I guess it depends on the area. when I spent a week in the Bahama I bled and gutted everything and never had any issues. but i'm sure it varies quite a bit by location.

[@gubby2004]

@KeyWestWaterman thanks for the response capt really appreciate it keep bringing the videos love your contents be safe out there capt 👍

[@daviskoier6853]

You da man ! Great boat, great nouveau kw cuisine. Thanks for sharing. I'm howling for a bite of that sandwich.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

it was pretty dang good! thanks so much for tuning in!

[@simpleman2]

Excellent, an excellent boat, there was a storm recently, whoa Mangos

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thank you 🙏

[@simpleman2]

@@KeyWestWaterman I say prayers for the gang

[@louisbunton679]

That sandwich looks so good ! I think you’re on to something with the mango/line spread. Again your boat is handy! Cheers!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

it was awesome!

[@budrohammbone2806]

First, The hair looks great Madeline ! Great sandwich ! Gonna try this one.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for watching!

[@jaimeedean-murphy4665]

Such a great video! What made it great? It was filled w ups and downs. At the end there was a hidden turn w secret ingredient from Will who saved the day! Ahh…love relaxing Monday videos. Thanks frend! 😊😊😊😊😊 lol!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha glad you enjoyed it!

[@barthuntfish]

I like the height of your fish cleaning table. Nothing kills my back more than being hunched over a fillet board.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha, I made it super short so I can filet sitting down.

[@anewlookatlurestopwaterpop5466]

Always love to see your under water videos .

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Glad you like them!

[@scotttracy359]

your videoes and Clam helped me at the hospital for the past week. Home now in Daytona.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear it!

[@Fire4FX]

That's a cool boat setup there you have.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thank you!

[@lgsr1]

How do you know where those traps are without using buoys?

[@firstlightflicks]

GPS mark and you can see them as the water is so shallow

[@davidkeegan3629]

Simrad

[@KeyWestWaterman]

GPS

[@roncarlson8061]

Another great video Aaron,thanks for sharing.

[@jimmiemeeks9795]

Love y'all do what y'all do appreciate y'al paddling just get it girl lol 🤣

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha

[@jimmiemeeks9795]

Go big r go home appreciate y'all 😁

[@jimmiemeeks9795]

Absolutely no disrespect 😉 appreciate y'all

[@FloridaMadeMike]

Congrats on your boat Aaron!!! She's nice! I love how its tailored around Diving platform it melts my heart lol What size seas you think she can handle ?

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Thank you! And i have no idea, i never plan to test it lol she’s meant for calm water and that’s the only time I’ll have it out haha

[@edwinroberts4653]

Good morning , ya'll God Bless

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for tuning in!

[@suzanjones6000]

Nice Rig! Where is the pump for the hydraulic steering? Didn't see it. In front of the blue battery box? Jack plate up next on the wish list? Love your channel!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

its manual not power steering, pump is in the helm. and probably not I never used my old one. love to hear you enjoy it!

[@77nagucci]

I love this so much… all I can think of is how much this terrain looks like gator habitat. What is the philosophy behind entering with no worries?

[@KeyWestWaterman]

they almost Never make it this far south, glad you enjoyed it!

[@DeanSchumacher]

Only gator tht south is in the restaurants lol maybe a salt water croc or a python damn pythons are all over here in south Florida

[@andrewosburn441]

I like the Goodseed bread. Mango sauce looks good too.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love that stuff!

[@allneedsmobiledustlessblas2859]

I'm putting in my request for great weather and fishing for the last week of June. We are heading down to grassy key (Marathon North) that week. I finally have a life long friend coming down to meet us there. Wife and daughter do their thing and Me and Buddy get to snorkel, fish and chase iguanas. Great Video by the way, that must have been some good snapper, P M making a mess. Micky C

[@KeyWestWaterman]

hope it all works out for ya!