Living on our Boat in the Dry Tortuga Islands

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[@calebduke8948]

The level of production that these videos are done at is unreal. Great work guys!

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thanks Caleb!

[@deanhostetter5040]

Caleb, I have said this many times. Clay is the best!

[@ChucklesVA]

Came here to say the exact same thing, so good!

[@tamieliebnau9490]

Love, Love, Love your adventures. We bought a place in Bradenton Florida on the Manatee river in Dec. Came home to Ohio for the holidays and due to medical issues we are still in Ohio. Your videos are keeping us excited about returning to our new home hopefully by March first. Clay you are so knowledgeable and believe it or not you are teaching an old dog new tricks. Fishing in Florida is totally different than the Great Lakes. We Love the both of you , your videos are top notch. Thank you for all that you do. You are so RICHLY BLESSED.

[@LifeByTheBow]

Sorry to hear about the medical issues.. We love you too thanks for the support!

[@jpat99]

It is commonly said, but everything about your videos is just great. From the relationship you guys have, the fishing, and of course the cinematic production.... you guys truly provide amazing content. The scene beginning at 11:30 with the reflection off the console and subsequent serene footage and music made it as if I was there. Thank you

[@FamilyFlippers]

I don't think I have ever watched an entire video like this, also watched the Bahamas one. Amazing footage and great story telling!

[@mattrohdenburg7126]

I’m loving these camping videos recently. It’s great seeing all the different ways you are using your boats

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thanks Matt! More to come 🤙🏼

[@randy_powell3250]

This is your best episode yet! I love the adventure. My wife and I have a little 25 LTB and we spent a few nights out in the gulf last summer. Im going to run my boat to the dry tortugas this spring.

[@LifeByTheBow]

Sweet those LTBs are awesome boat

[@randy_powell3250]

It’s no 39’ but it gets it done!

[@DL-vj1om]

Awesome stuff you guys!! Keep sharing and we'll keep watching. Can't wait to upgrade boat and copy what you guys are doing......

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thanks so much for watching! Best wishes on the upgrade 👍

[@lachlankeevers270]

Clay and Stephanie are out her doing gods work, they saved multiple fish from eating ever again today 😊

[@LifeByTheBow]

Lol thanks for my friend!

[@edgarmachado6008]

Wow! Just Wow! What a trip. Thank you for taking me along. What a way to experience such a beautiful place.

[@michaeltca3103]

Your camera work is simply incredible - the colors, focus, and sharpness come through in a way that is hard to beat. I am watching this on my large Samsung TV connected to a Windows laptop and it is unbelievably clear. Simply not possible at any price even 10 or 15 years ago.

[@LifeByTheBow]

Can’t thank you enough!

[@gittojr1]

At first I thought wow, I have to get caught up on 3 + years of content, now I say I love this channel so much I wave watched every video at least twice and some more!!

[@coryedmonds738]

I forgot to tell you in December, but my wife bought me an Avail hat for Christmas and I am loving it. I have had so many compliments on it and she tells me I look awesome with it on (she doesn't tell me that very often either). I just want to thank ya'll for your videos and products. It gives me something to look forward to, one day when I retire. I know that no where is perfect, but what you have looks pretty close to it from my point of view. Keep up the good work and if you ever visit the Nashville area, I will be glad to be your tour guide.

[@saenole66]

Outstanding video. I camped there in 1975 with my 21’ Seabird center console. I also went up in the lighthouse on the Coast Guard station. Absolutely beautiful place. Great photography, thanks so much.

[@4Him346]

Everytime I watch a video I’m so in awe of y’all’s life

[@LifeByTheBow]

Appreciate that matt! Come on down and love the life!

[@mikehamm648]

One of the best episodes ever!

[@EduardoGomez-ml8ly]

That’s what I like from you guys. You don’t show what you do you take us with you guys thank you clay thank you estephany love you guys

[@DM-tf6mk]

Many have said already but these videos are just amazing! Keep it up!! Thanks Clay and Stephanie

[@craigc.7033]

Wow, your videos are absolutely stunning. I'm just amazed!

[@flsun5367]

Thank you for sharing that BEAUTIFUL SUNSET!!

[@bradjames264]

Fantastic Footage....well done...you guys are so blessed to be able to do this....enjoyed this so much.

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thanks so much!

[@michaelrains2268]

The Tortugas are special places, like how you implore to keep them pristine. I have been blessed to visit here several times, it's always a magical place .

[@samuelcollins1331]

Astounding production! Looks like high end professional videography. Seem like nice sensitive folks too! Thanks so much for these wonderful videos.

[@chk713]

Wow!! I've never been in Dry Tortugas but I promise you that I was there with you during the scene that captures the beautiful morning. Thank you!!

[@jackpinnell3204]

Best boat video, best fishing video, best overnight on a boat video, best Key West on the water video, best Dry Tortuga video ever for me. Thank you for sharing. (just added to my bucket list)

[@karenmassey1349]

The production on this video was amazing! It was better than any movie I’ve seen recently.

[@daviddaniels8217]

Man, what an awesome trip! Great fishing, beautiful surroundings and two wonderful people!

[@time4transformation806]

Wow! Guys, I watch a lot of your content and enjoy it all BUT... waking up on my boat in the Dry Tortugas has been such a huge dream of mine and I kid you not, tears came to my eyes it was so beautiful and moving!! Thank you for sharing that. I'm still smiling. I hope my day will come soon!! 🙏🏻

[@craigbarnett3351]

Excellent photography! Brings the Keys to we Northerners, saving our money for the next trip down.

[@fredyperalta4243]

Saludos me gusto este video ami también me gusta la pesca 🎣 bendiciones

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thanks for watching!

[@hectordiaz6951]

One of the best adventures I saw you guys videoed yet, from the awesome fish that you guys caught to the awesome footage. The footage was so clear, keep up the good work and looking forward to seeing the next one.

[@2BearsOutdoors]

Stopping by to leave a comment. We watched everyone of your videos. But when we do we watch on the big screen. No way of leaving a comment.. So dropping one now and thank you both for all of your hard work and creating these great videos. Blessings to ya my friends.

[@realfire6883]

Love the dry tortugas! I remember old Spanish shipwrecks with the masts still sticking out of the water and snorkeling down there is insane! Gotta make it back there one day

[@ekbusdriver]

We had a 42’ slow mover when I was growing up. One of our trips from Punta Garda was down to the Dry Tortugas for 4 nights, up to key west for few more days and then home. Loved every second in the Tortugas.

[@jasonvelasquez6673]

Felt like I was there.....while sitting in a snow storm. Great job. Thx for sharing.

[@SeaSquatchFishing]

Your editing and story telling are top notch ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@LifeByTheBow]

Appreciate it!

[@ahndajong]

That was a beautiful sunrise. Thanks for sharing.

[@skyegonz]

My favorite video so far! So beautiful.

[@geneb1974]

Hey guys! Great video as always. Just wanted to say thank you!! My first (will not be my last) order of Avail Performance Shirts showed up yesterday and I absolutely LOVE them!! Best gear I have ever bought by a long shot!

[@thauglie]

The videos you guys make are among the best I have ever seen. Just like being there. Great. You deserve so many more subs. All the best from freezing cold Norway.

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thanks Thomas!

[@hk7349]

I’m from Canada, I’d love to travel Scandinavian countries sometime

[@thauglie]

@@hk7349 You should try to visit Scandinavia during the four days of summer we have each year.

[@rajvir0077]

Wow! Just amazing! So cool to see you two living the dream!!

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thanks my friend!

[@alissabandel2664]

BOOM BABY! This video is imacculent, and I have been waiting eagerly for days for a new video and this was on point! I knew you were going to have something big for how many days I’ve been waiting! Lol. I LOVE THIS!!! I’m coming down again next week and this really has me pumped up and ready to leave these cold MN temps behind! Please please please tell me there’s a “part 2” coming because I felt like it ended to soon, I was left wanting more, WAY more! I mean I always want more, but this ended to quickly. I know how much you put into these videos between prep, shooting and editing and I’m great fun for you videos, but I was sad when it ended and where it ended. I wasn’t ready! Awesome video! Thanks!

[@shanimal1589]

gotta be the best vids of this lifestyle in the biz.....amazing inspirational! Kudos!

[@georgek1954]

...another excellent video, love your adventures, well filmed with great music soundtrack, thank you for sharing!!

[@scottehrlich6653]

My new favorite episode, thanks

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thanks Scott! Going to do it again this year 💪🏼

[@ralphsteadham5673]

By far the best channel on KZbin!! You guys keep it real and show what's possible! Thank You

[@hk7349]

Great content, very good work. Would love to see more camping style episodes. 👍🏼

[@LifeByTheBow]

In the plans!

[@steveviele6064]

I’m just so jealous!! Can’t wait to retire. I’ll be seeing you two in 3 years, just wait.

[@SouthernmostBrainard]

One of your best shows yet! It has an almost Flip Pallet’esque feel to the story telling. Please keep it going in this direction! Also, next time you catch a tuna, please show a closeup and detail clip of you popping that artery to bleed them out. Thanks! 🍻

[@Abebe345]

Capturing those birds walking on the beach was great. You are so consistent with the quality work its hard to remember you don't have a reality TV crew behind this.

[@mattgurin6168]

so epic, really appreciate the regulations our state park down there. some of the most beautiful water I've ever seen, you guys timed it with some really epic weather. congratulations on being husband and wife

[@philippemvoulana2043]

Bonjour superbe video, je voyage à travers vos video superbe pêche continué à nous faire rêver

[@SeabassAdventures]

The cinemotography on these videos is amazing! Nice catch and great video!

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thank you!

[@michaelgaghagen5771]

I just saw you guys next to me in marathon. I rode up wondering what this Mercedes with a camera Boone was Doing. Then I saw your rig about 50 yards up with the contender. Was actually expecting the path finder. But if I had a 32 ft contender that clean. I think that’s perfection. My biggest thought was that 18 in screens. You need a bigger truck.

[@LifeByTheBow]

Haha thanks for noticing Michael!

[@mmcleod111]

Awesome video. Great trip. Thanks for sharing!

[@rickc4723]

Hello Clay and Stephanie. All I can say is wow! I am a new subscriber and just love the videos you guys capture and share. Clay, that shot of the sunrise after spending the night at Dry Tortuga Islands on the boat was spot on! Almost got teary eyed, such a magnificent scene. I hope to one day visit the Keys and try some of the spectacular fishing while there. That meal Stephanie cooked up looked amazing and delicious. Continued blessings to both of you and keep these amazing adventures coming!

[@olddiver]

Absolutely cool video adventure and one of your best! Been a while since I have been to the Tortugas and never spent the night. But you two took me back to the beauty and rich history of this slice of paradise. Amazing work… flawless. Thank you.

[@pallasxo8222]

Amazing place. Great Boat. You two are "Livin The Dream" !

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thanks!

[@monipaige8580]

Been a fan since you were filming in high school and making highlight reels for the football team lol you guys are such an awesome couple and compliment each other well keep up the great work!

[@stewdun2426]

WOW! Better than TV!

[@rajeaforrest]

So happy you guys posted a video. I have been waiting. Love your videos, makes me feel like i am actually there with y'ALL. Please post more camping videos!!

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thanks buddy definitely will do. Took the week off for ourselves last week gets exhausting trying to post a high-quality video every week

[@brodypilcher3643]

I’m liking the campin on the boat…keep it up guys…that salad and fish looked really good

[@patsykirkpatrick6062]

Absolutely stunning

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thanks so much Patsy!

[@brianbeauchamp984]

There are couples with a life goal of traveling the world, there are others that just wish to do the same thing that you two do as a marriage, thanks for the great videos and for keeping us motivated to work hard until we are able to do these things.

[@dannyhatmaker7892]

Wow what a amazing trip and thank YALL for sharing it with us ! Love you video ! YALL TOO Too are Awesome !GOD BLESS !

[@robertbuchanan4378]

What a blessed life you get to live, definitely a dream life.

[@plainswanderer3043]

At 7:26 The Big Cat Express is used to run between Ft. Myers and Key West. I guess the Yankee Freedom III was having maintenance done. First time that I have seen that boat there. I guess you did this trip before grouper season closed. A very nice video! I've been to Ft. Jefferson over a hundred times over the years, I love every single trip!

[@LifeByTheBow]

Good catch and yup video was before grouper season 👍🏼

[@jimnorris4600]

Really nice job guys. Wonderful morning sequence.

[@adamscoggins230]

I absolutely love watching your videos! I subscribe to quite a few channels and yours is my ultimate favorite! Each episode has inspired me to work harder to achieve my dream of being on the water in a center console making the runs to the Bahamas. We’re coming to the keys next year. It’d be awesome to meet y’all! Keep up the great work.

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thank you so much Adam, we really appreciate that.

[@mattgurin6168]

next level video production, 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@tracyraley4003]

Nice trip.Thanks for taking me along.

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thanks for riding along!

[@louie115]

Great video quality! love those reds!

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thanks!

[@jimlimberakis8115]

I love watching your videos. I am already planning our 1st overnight of our season when our boat goes in the water in May.

[@deanw194]

What a great video!!!! Also, you folks have really figured out how to utilize the boat to its maximum potential. If I did not know that was the boat cover, I would have thought you had a custom canvas tent made to camp. I know you have ice, but is a refrigerator an option for your boat?

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thank you Dean! You could do refrigerators but it’s one more thing break we like to keep things simple. Thanks for watching!

[@lockhartmatthew]

I really enjoyed this video as my family and I will be doing this very thing in early May. Keep up the great videos!

[@anonymousf454]

10:08 The way you just tossed the fillet on the grill...😂😂😂

[@LifeByTheBow]

You just have to throw it on sometimes. 😂 Thanks for watching.

[@anonymousf454]

@@LifeByTheBow lol...I love it...haha

[@tonypisarz7829]

This is definitely one of my favorite videos, yall do a awesome job!!!!!!!!! Please keep up the great work.

[@LifeByTheBow]

Will do Tony thank you!

[@xw8138]

Very very very nice and beautiful video.. Keep making new videos please... I love them so much... 😍😍😍😍😍😍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thank you!!

[@northlandacres]

Great videos guys! I really dig how you both enjoy being on the boats. The content is awesome as always.

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thank you!

[@kevinhale4921]

Amazing video. Most couples "travel videos" are incredibly lame. You guys are an exception. Thank you.

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thanks for watching!

[@sssanford608]

Awesome video we are going by seaplane in march can’t wait to see the islands.

[@teresaacevedo1731]

Great video! What a catch for you both ! That’s some good eating ..

[@margekaralis6127]

Just love you guys. Your videos are so real. Great content. Love, love the catch and cooks especially.

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thanks so much Marge we have a catch and cook coming up

[@SaltWaterRiders]

Please keep the up the great work! Always entertaining and informative videos. Love learning about the different areas.

[@anglerissues2309]

A memory you guys will never forget. 👍

[@yurimig253]

Camping keys style. That grouper though....✊🤤

[@SFROutdoors]

incredible video, because of this I want to do a dry tortugas trip. keep it up guys!

[@SFROutdoors]

is this you @life by the bow ?

[@michaelnorton1002]

Excellent video! I've been trying to talk my wife into doing this, and you really helped me out

[@bobwallace166]

Can’t wait to go there this summer for a week. Taking a catamaran from Naples there. Going to anchor right there as well .

[@jemano14]

You guys make amazing videos!! Great editing! 🤙🏼

[@t.essley2427]

F’ing EPIC Clay & Steph!! Well done! Eagerly waiting your next!

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thank you!

[@kentpowell5427]

great video - thanks

[@gmon3380]

You guys are making me want to move down there..amazing views and great fishing..how can you beat that.

[@LifeByTheBow]

Can’t beat it thanks my friend!

[@daveenlow1103]

Amazing as always! Love the Tortugas

[@calledout4437]

I don't know how this channel doesn't have several million subscribers. Great videos! Inspiring me to move to the keys and buy a boat haha!

[@LifeByTheBow]

Wow, thank you!

[@tonytone1626]

loving the videos. Zack introduced me to you and I’m loving it. Keep up the great content.

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thanks Tony Zack is the man!

[@greggmanning9689]

Beautiful day Clay, love this spot and hope to visit there this summer. The fishing is just incredible what a life! How is the real estate going?

[@JoseRIvera-in8vj]

Just AMAZING!!!!

[@waltfeimer1378]

Really great post guys, production quality is awesome. loved it!!!

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thanks Walt!

[@Allirys]

Great video. Great couple! Love from Brasil. :))

[@williamduncan1378]

Have really enjoyed your videos. My wife and I are relocating to Panama City Beach in 2024. I am going to buy a boat and would appreciate your thoughts on choosing a marina for storing the boat. I am looking at a 35 to 40 foot boat. Also, a video on outfitting a boat for deer sea fishing would be helpful. Thanks