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[@KeyWestWaterman]

Thanks for tuning in! The winners of the $2000 giveaway will be announced in next weeks video!

[@RUF33OH]

Worddd! How many contestants were there when the week ended?

[@fitzroyguiness7401]

Remember it capped at 5k so perhaps it maxed out

[@RUF33OH]

@@fitzroyguiness7401 perhaps… but if not, I’d be curious to know

[@heathercanales5679]

Can you taste the difference between the 2 fish in the ceviche? If so could you describe the taste difference please. Great video !

[@jamesbauer3109]

Ever thought of geting a trolling motor

[@martinemanrique9053]

My daughter 2 y/o and I love watching your show! She watches from beginning to end especially the cooking part. She also like to see your kitty and puppy . Thank for keeping the show clean of offensive language and at a level that both adults and children can watch.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

this kind of stuff makes my day! thanks so much for sharing it really keeps me going 🙏

[@SoCoolOutdoors]

Awesome video. Like how you think!!! Fill that smoker🤘

[@floridabornoutdoors]

My (nearly) 2 year old daughter loves this channel too. She always gets glued to it.

[@michaelkoukos5396]

As a 70 year who has lived and fished in ny fl and tn, it is wonderful to see a guy from a younger generation embrace fishing and the life as much as you do. Fantastic!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

wouldn't change it for the world! thanks for tuning in!

[@terryhowie3099]

Hey Aaron, great to see you back at rod and reel! Looks like a beautiful day out in the keys .Love how you keep it real and even show when things don't go as planned. That's why I love watching.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

doing my best to keep it that way! thanks so much for watching! 🙏

[@mdv2043]

When those big Ole Mercury missiles sky rocket I always gotta throw a big popper . Love the show and watching them hit that popper as fast as they do is amazing.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha if I had one on me I would have!

[@garynelson4937]

Watch all your videos keep up the good life ….I’m 75 now and miss my fl fishing now that I live in CT close to 3 beautiful grandchildren.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

im trying! thanks for tuning in!

[@lorenzoduenas1268]

My 97 years old father is the king of escabeche and everytime I catch kingfish or swordfish Iet him do his incredibly delicious recipe 😋

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha thats awesome!

[@mikehamm648]

Aaron, it’s great to see you out fishing and giving us tips. Your a good teacher and I appreciate you man

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it 🙏

[@gyrfalcon7332]

So peaceful when your just bobbing in the waves, waiting the strike. Mind goes blank…until whammo!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha right!

[@markluke8447]

Great video Aaron, it was beautiful to see you dealing with that situation. Thanks for taking us along.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@charlesbraun8867]

Keep them coming brother. The snow is gone but the weather still blows. I think i know what we’re having for supper. We are blessed with a store that has a very good fish market. Not as fresh as yours , but good enough when the winds blowing cold.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

more on the way! haha thanks for tuning in!

[@edwinroberts4653]

Hey my brother, great vid, so nice to fish with someone who loves it like I do. You were giggling like 8 year old kid. Wonderful youthful enthusiasm!!! The skyed Macs on bait have always been special only some of us get to see and you bring it to the masses. Great stuff.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha still love every second of it!

[@lhil9306]

Smoking that Spanish mackerel that I caught was my favorite fish we got to eat. Would love catching a bunch of those again someday.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

they are hard to beat thats for sure!

[@bossdillman7011]

Very cool. Long day in the Keys. Like the sitting around and eating part of being a boat Captain the most! Sure fun to have you share your time with everyone just like we were there!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it! 🙏

[@fishy2u2]

Love the show. My father was a commercial fisherman in Oklahoma so I grew up eat / work / sleep fish but still love it today at 66.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks so much for tuning in 🙏

[@moonpiespotlight4759]

Great episode, you always bring the tension down with your relaxed approach. I enjoy it.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear it!

[@mikkimichele51014]

Love watching the videos. You have a very encouraging calming effect. I'm so inspired to try your recipes, where before, I'd never think of trying anything new!!! Thank you & keep filming, we'll keep watching!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

really love to hear that! thanks so much 🙏

[@brandonlabra8866]

Next time you make seviche put the diced onion with lemon and add salt to your liking and let it sit for 5 minutes. Then add the fish and let it sit 2-4more minutes. Then and the tomatoes, celantro and celery last. Make a video if you try it and keep up the great content 👌 👏

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Yea I've done that in the past, but never noticed a huge difference with it if i'm being honest!

[@talibirkmanis5727]

Another great video . I really really miss fishing and diving , because of my age and medical problems I cant any more . Thats why I love your videos , they take me back (even though its a different country , and the fish are called different names but , basics are the same ! ) also you give the whole story , ups and downs (pun intended ). Thank you so much for sharing.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

really love to hear you enjoy them like that! thanks so much for tuning in! 🙏

[@ceceliarothwell9190]

You are such a hard working man! Love all of the fish action!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

just love what I do! thanks for watching!

[@reginaldanglin4264]

Yea your camera sure did pick that up. That's living your doing Son!!! Lol. Gotta love it. From Chicago.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha i'm trying! thanks for watching!

[@104thebigguy6]

Great day on the water ! Up in Jersey in the mid to late 1970s, my Dad and I would catch mackerel on a party boat with 15 or 20 guests with a jigging rod using 5 or 6 tube jigs on the leader. I remember guys reeling in 4 or 5 at a time. They were fairly small but alot of fun. Dad lived to be 94 ! WW2 Navy vet never spoke about it. Great memories.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I believe it! when they little ones get schooled up they go crazy!

[@RUF33OH]

Hahahahaha omg!!!! Sorry that my comment has resonated so much. Stepped out of your comfort zone a little on the sammy. Was nice to critique it almost instantly and add more of a specific ingredient. As always, love the content.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha just makes me think! def ended up great!

[@mritolduso7355]

Another great video Aaron, you never cease to deliver great content! Keep ‘em coming!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it! more on the way!

[@floridacoastadventures3517]

Thank you for taking us on another adventure. Enjoyed as always

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@FloridaFishingAdventures]

Love me some Ceviche! Looks fantastic! I agree, always so bright and refreshing. Im eating chips and salsa while im watching, but just not the same!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha better than nothing! thanks for tuning in! 🙏

[@curlymaple42]

I was wearing my pants like that yesterday! Except it's Maine, and my pants are insulated, and I was standing on 7" of ice, catching trout, crappie, and bass! 🤣

[@KeyWestWaterman]

😂

[@henrykahil9275]

Dang I love me some Mackerel! Thanks for the float along mate

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for tuning in!

[@PSSKDerby]

Another great video Dibs! Loved watching you work thru the struggle and come out on top. It doesn’t always work out that way. Great to see Tuna out there. I’m sure she is like, ‘where’s mine’? The ceviche looked awesome. Great content. Thank you!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha thanks so much for watching! def was a fun day!

[@jvjoe4376]

Great rod reel episode. I usually use 2 .oz crocodile spool with 12 lb mono and light spinning rod and reel. Can't wait until the mackerel start showing up around the briges and piers. Thanks for posting.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it! and that will def work as well!

[@e36er4life]

Let’s take a moment to recognize the precision on the gaff shots

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha

[@margekaralis4212]

Enjoyed this one a lot. Ceviche is on my list of things to try and make. I love how you show the real stuff too. Getting broke off. Happened a dozen times to me today. Thanks Aaron

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear it! and doing my best to keep it reel!

[@TimRobinson57]

Great show. Love macks. Especially on the smoker.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed It!

[@HuyFishingVlog]

I love fishing and go fishing often. Watching you fish is so amazing 👍

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏

[@jamesswemmer9983]

Hi Aaron. Im from south africa. We catch King Mackerel here too. We cook em in an SA potjie pot with onions, fresh tomatoes, spices, devil chillies ,potatoes, and they come out great. Ie. Lots of juice, big Mac slices and they cook down well. Firm enough flesh to keep the steaks whole. Good recipe.

[@spyplus7260]

Thanks for bringing in us along! Enjoyed another fantastic episode!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@jamesswemmer9983]

James again from SA. smoking is also excellent option. Then cold the next day with freshly squeezed lemon juice and course ground pepper is A+

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

I like that cleaning table set up! Sitting down just chilling 🤙🏽

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha right

[@mgpadi]

You just know how to make the keys experience show on youtube so well. So relaxing

[@vinnydeluca7526]

Dibs you make me miss living in the keys! I used to live off ceviche. Yellowtail, mangrove, hogfish, used it all. Great video!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haha i couldn’t ever leave!

[@scottrobinson4435]

My comment is not related to the video but l promised l would send you a recipe l have used for over 30 years. It’s my go to recipe for shrimp on the grill. Also great with scallops or lobster chunks. Here you go: 1/3 cup of extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup of tomato purée 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 6-8 fresh garlic cloves finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) Combine all ingredients and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Add one pound of cleaned shrimp (10-15 count per pound) with tails on into the marinade. Marinade shrimp for 45 minutes. Skewer shrimp on soaked bamboo skewers. Grill 6-8 minutes turning once or twice basting with remaining marinade. Careful not to over cook the shrimp. You can use 16-20 count shrimp but l have found the larger shrimp grill better than smaller ones. Simple but delicious. Enjoy.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

sounds amazing! will have to give it a try!

[@jaybo516]

Man that ceviche looked delicious !! It's amazing how those paper towels help so much with meats and veggies . My wife thought I was crazy when I told her they would make certain items last longer . As long as you change them out . Anyhow...... another awesome video !! Thanks Dibs !!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

it really makes the world of a difference. thanks for tuning in 🙏

[@spitfirered]

Great Day On The Water Regardless The Winds, Your Ceviche Looked Great, It Can Be Made A Whole Lot Of Ways And Very Healthy For You, Beautiful Part About Living In Florida, Enjoyed Your Video And Always Look Forward To More, Wendy

[@KeyWestWaterman]

was a great day! glad you enjoyed it!

[@treylaney8420]

My Monday escape from reality. Thanks again. Good stuff.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha thanks for tuning in!

[@douglassmith1632]

Nothing like a big bowl of fresh ceviche! Thanks for making my mouth water

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha right!

[@SoCoolOutdoors]

Great thinking!!! Fill the smoker!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha right

[@chubbrock659]

just had to tell you- I made my first ever ceviche last night. I used Mahi Mahi and cocktail shrimp with lemon juice, red onion, english cucumber and cilantro. It was sooo good. thanks for the inspiration, I would have never thought of trying it without your videos. It will be a staple at every party going forward!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear it! thats what its all about

[@clintonhueston8378]

Great Videos! Most the guys drink while fishing and driving there boats but you are a great Florida fisherman.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha glad you enjoyed it!

[@meatmaster1560]

Aaron, thanks for sharing another amazing video with us. The ceviche looks top notch!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for tuning in!

[@lancet.346]

I love the whole "I'm craving ceviche so I'm gonna go grab some fish" thing! I'm a bit jealous.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha its all I ever wanted!

[@jc4liferesearch5]

17:51 that’s Santa’s ohh hooo hooo ! great fishing as always.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha thanks for watching!

[@bhardwaajmohabir9147]

Very nice tank you for showing it on your tube have a nice day 😉

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@deansturm1590]

Camera got the one jumping, great to see you haveing a great day.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

was super cool! thanks for watching!

[@kennycarder2211]

Awesome video thanks Aaron

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@reloadncharge9907]

Good one…enjoy your galley efforts towards the end of each episode. Thx, Andrew

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏🏻

[@totalloser23]

Your laugh around 16:35 is great. We can all tell you love what you do, on charter or no :)

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha I really do!

[@kingstewie6789]

Such a dream job. Loving it !

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for watching!

[@gbenchalice]

That looks SO nice 😋 sometime try Jamaican style, maybe with Wahoo steaks....you boil apple cider vinegar with onion, scotch bonnet pepper and whole allspice berries. You grill the steaks just long enough to get grill marks then pour on the cooled vinegar, fridge overnight...try it , the fish is probably overcooked by most standards , but you get a nice flake and the flavour... Good fishing

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haven’t heard of that one very interesting!

[@Quickscribbles]

Keep em coming! Enjoyed!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

more on the way!

[@Stevenrosswhite]

That was a good day!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

it was!

[@andyjohnson675]

Another great video Aaron those kings are and out like that are always fun to watch and that one did look very huge

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@petewebster2860]

I love new recipes thanks Aaron

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tommytsadventures]

Ceviche is one of my favorite dishes. Like you said, there are 100 different ways to prepare it. I like to add little chunks of pineapple in mine. Great video Aaron!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

no rules! thanks for tuning in!

[@Tog_Tastic]

That jumping Kingfish was insane! Haha looks like a super fun day on the water

[@KeyWestWaterman]

it was a treat! thanks for coming along

[@olapetersson9652]

THAX again for a calm and nice video‼️🐟🦈🐠🐠🐟🐡

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for watching!

[@olapetersson9652]

@@KeyWestWaterman you know it💚🐠🐟🐡

[@nicholaskanakis7212]

Love the new look!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha! thanks for watching!

[@joemartin6439]

Thanks so much . Up in Englewood Big Fish 120 kayak. Lots of Spanish all the time

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for watching!

[@justuschmiii3173]

Another good vid ... TNX

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@homey3051]

Thanks for sharing your vid with us

[@KeyWestWaterman]

You bet!

[@josefandino9374]

At 14:53 that's what we call , skyrockets in flight, afternoon delight!!!! Awesome video brother!!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha right!

[@dannykelton8857]

I've never had fresh mackerel. It looks good. When I was growing up we always got the mackerel in a can and made fried patties with it. We couldn't afford salmon or fresh mackerel. I really liked them.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

then you'd love it fresh for sure!

[@masonsuit7246]

Love the videos can’t wait to go on my own keys adventure 👍

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear it! 🙏

[@rock5703]

NNNNNOOOOOOO THE BEARD BUD NOT THE BEARD rest in peace beard life stay strong bud it'll come back hang in there :) awesome video though bud big fan of the variety of content keeps me on my toes

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha just starting fresh! thanks for watching!

[@Willy.exe9876]

Love the variety in content!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Glad to hear it!

[@scdive]

Good catch my friend!! Thanks as always for the videos. Hope you guys are having a good winter, I really dont like winters, it is cold here in Miami and I love our summer time. God bless you!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoy them! and it sure has been chilly!

[@jeromecalderone4526]

Super informative video Capt Young love the wire to flouro with and albright knot may have to try that with my wahoo rigs.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@franiannarone8196]

Thanks again for the trip. My husband loves to bake King fish with apple sauce 😋

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for coming along! and thats a first!

[@luisherrera8296]

Back In the 80s use to slay em here in Miami with that same rig nice video.👍

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for watching!

[@davidtaylor8406]

Kings are very good battered with Jiffy corn muffin mix and fried. They are also very good pickled. We used to pickle them with onions and bell peppers.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

we used to eat them fried all the time I believe it!

[@robertgoordeen2922]

Awesome as always 👍🏽🙏🏽

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear it!

[@WilliamSmith-kj5tk]

I only wish I could come down and fish with you for a couple days. Keep up the great videos.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏 glad you enjoy them!

[@claylyons8160]

Another great one buddy! I love all of your videos!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@iamremy-kl3xm]

Well done... Waterman..

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for watching!

[@Sawtoothrangelivin]

Great content as always, Aaron!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@SoCoolOutdoors]

Great video!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks or watching!

[@gausisland]

Nice fishing adventure!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Thanks for coming

[@ericcope8216]

Perseverance! Ceviche looked tasty, thanks for another great video.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks or watching!

[@Kinleith621]

Thanks again mate.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for watching!

[@nickscripps3993]

Great episode man! Ceviche is top notch and even more top since you can just chuck it in the cooler for a delicious snack on the water the next day!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

couldnt agree more! love that stuff and eat it for days!

[@mikebojtor]

Hey dude thanks for the ride appreciate it now I’m hungry lol see you next time ✌️

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha thanks for watching!

[@stillwatersfishing]

Amazing action!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@briansprock2248]

there are no rules. I like that. I don't like fresh cilantro in ceviche. so the no rules is a nice thing to hear. great vid

[@KeyWestWaterman]

too many people take cooking too seriously, by all means leave it our or substitute it! recipes are guidelines!

[@larrykempton2092]

Amazing to see the Kings jump!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

always a sight to see!

[@jevanramsook5380]

Good vid as always🐟

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@UrbanFisherman]

Mercury outboards looks good. Great job captain 👍🏽

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thank you!

[@bhig959]

Love me some smoked mackerel!! I am sure that fresh ceviche was fabulous as well. Can't wait to get down there to wet a line!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

me as well! thanks for watching!

[@seansmith1756]

Everything you said, and the texture of the fish mmmmmmm😋

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha thanks for watching!

[@michaelgreene]

Good stuff. Love the videos.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for watching!

[@matthewbrundage2582]

Awesome episode Aaron, keeping it real,i love it. Great shots of the kings airing out we had one end up right in the battle the boat with a goggle eye in its mouth in hawks channel one day ,crazy.nice cero.gotta love winter in KW

[@matthewbrundage2582]

Bow of the boat

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha always cool when they get airborne!

[@kellystewart2977]

We love watching you in all and any video. We have been talking about coming down to do a charter with you after we move to Florida. We would have a hard time deciding what we would want to do, because we want to do it ALL!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha really love to hear that!