Shallow Water Spearfishing | 10-20 Ft | Grouper Head Soup

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[@Jeffrey-ed8sz]

Shallow water dives get me everytime.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed them!

[@LelandGreen-hp8ri]

@@Jeffrey-ed8sz ya there awesome

[@iBon1wheel]

Personally I love the catch/clean/cook videos. Even though I’ve seen a fish caught, cleaned, and cooked a thousand times. It just feels like a full circle video

[@danskaff8977]

Love these shallow water dives. Gives a old guy like me {69 physically 13 mentally} the hope that I can do this. Can't wait for the beginner videos. Thanks Kevin

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏

[@andrewjames4614]

Brownies third lung and you got it all day long literally as long as you can swim lol I’ll be down in sugarloaf in just a couple weeks

[@YuGo122]

@@KeyWestWaterman Aaron, have you ever speared a Moray eel? If positive, are they a good eat?

[@billythekid22220]

You can if you train and try hard my man

[@YuGo122]

@@billythekid22220 I wonder whether Aaron has ever had this experience since Morays are nasty-tempered and, from what I know, have very poor eyesight (almost blind). Perhaps it is as delicious as all the other eel species are.

[@jamescarpenter1999]

ONLY good thing about Monday! KWW videos!!!❤

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha thanks so much!

[@Kennoisewater123]

I’ve never caught an ocean fish or been spearfishing but the episodes with his dad are priceless. I took my dad on Mille Lacs lake in Mn for a small mouth bass guided trip the day before he started chemo- he caught a 6.5 lb 21 inch smallie that he was tickled with. I’ll never forget that day. I wish you all nothing but the best

[@taraarcher4300]

Shallow water is just more relatable , most people have never been in salt water or even had a dive mask on their face, absolutely love your videos

[@comfortablynumb9342]

Having grown up in Florida I love the shallow stuff, and I feel sorry for people who don't know what saltwater is like. I lived too far from the water for a few years and I hated it. Had to move to the Chesapeake Bay area so I can fish and grow my stinky little plants legally.

[@rayenhamza95]

The banana in the boat 😱

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I've never been superstitious, a little stitious, but not super.

[@adamyoung480]

@@KeyWestWatermanAloha. That’s funny.

[@jesse58406]

We love the shallow dives cuz im almost 100 % sure persons viewing ur channel are more than 50% non pros and can relate to shallower dives ourselves. It feels like home. 😊. Im here in Trinidad and Tobago and i know all the little spots over the years to know where to go and when.

[@Bjoern_Spearzen]

Absolutely love those shallow water videos as well! I think they are more relatable because there is a lot of noob spearos out there (like me) without access to a boat or not able to train regularly to do the bluewater stuff. Keep them up. :)

[@edwinroberts4653]

Damn Man, my mouth is watering. I feel like one of Pavlog"s dogs. Great to relive it through you. This is exactly what my father and I did together there When I was six till got little older . Great memories thanks.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

it was so dang good!

[@JayCWhiteCloud]

Ate dinner watching a "better lunch" be caught and prepared...What a great 41 minutes...Thanks, as always...

[@juliafiore120]

Hey, Aaron 👋🏼 Looked like a great day diving! Soup looked delicious! I love how when the cooking starts, you see Madeleine appear😂😂 She’s the best! Have a Blessed Night 😊 🤿

[@karlowen3420]

Love the shallow dive and the mangrove material! I honestly love all the content, those two just happen to be my favorite. And just to let Aaron know, anytime I'm at one of our local fresh water springs (OCN area) my first thought when swimming to the spring head is ... "welcome back underwater everyone!)

[@Daveincc]

It’s a little after midnight as I’m getting to watch this. When it posted I was buying my first boat in twenty years ! I’ll be in key West at the end of August. I’m planning on doing just what you’re doing in this video. You have been my inspiration ! Thank you !

[@TylerHelton13]

We are in the keys right now and we love it. Took a boat out from Robbie’s to Alligator. We had 2ft seas but it was dead clear. Even run out to about 65ft and was able to hop in and see the bottom. Let the kids catch about 25 grunt with shrimp. We had a blast! I don’t get to dive for fish this time but maybe one day, that’s a life long dream!

[@BriansEncounters]

Thank you for making beginners videos. Can't wait to learn as much as I can from them. Working hard on my dream goal of sailing so trying to learn everything I can

[@redbullrich]

All your spearfishing videos are legit… providing both is awesome

[@user-bv3cl2cl8b]

Another day in paradise.

[@freedomwanderer91]

I love to watch the shallow dives because we don't get to do shallow freediving here in Myrtle Beach. All of our near shore diving is muddy water and sand. Thanks for sharing.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Glad you enjoy them!

[@Misfit1026]

Hit some of the near shore reefs and wrecks. Take a short trip north off Oak Island and dive McGlammery or Yaupon Reef

[@tonyrushing555]

Aaron...I can't wait to see your beginning spearfishing videos. Because of you, I think that I've found my new favorite sport.

[@miamobster]

Let me pause the video at 3:50 to express and acknowledge how much you and your wife have accomplished. Stay safe and work smart, not hard. Can’t wait to shake your hand one day. If you know Mr. Terry Beeman, tell him I’m coming, real soon. It’s been to long! MikeGomez, bubba Cheers

[@Mrmadypossum]

They’re popular cause it’s a different style of hunting. And you have more variety of fish. Glad to see something other than the usual cooking too. Soup is good! Winter here in the southern hemisphere so putting on the warm stuff.

[@lewislambert2141]

Great video as usual. What a productive day. That banana in your cooler sure didn't spook the fish!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha ill tell ya what those bananas are good luck!

[@user-dj9nt1eq9p]

Was wondering how the live well system works on the little boat. great video today.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

i've got some older videos that show it! glad you enjoyed it

[@ezekielhill4370]

This month marks a year of following you. I am in Dallas for training this week and currently watching, wishing I was back in the water in Southeast FL....on the bright side you have solidified my decision to have Pho for dinner tonight😆. Always picking up so much technique from you, thank you! (both spearfishing and cooking)

[@SeaHunterSpearfishing]

I made this yesterday with some Black Sea Bass I had gotten. Super Easy and WOW! Tastes really good and quite filling even for a big guy like me! Thanks!!!

[@Fishing_With_Essex]

Nice work Aaron, I have been avoiding hitting these shallower bay spots since the main target turns out to usually be mangrove snapper that should be 'heading to the reef to spawn', during these later summer months. Your recent videos have been making me question what thr books will tell ya that shallow closer to shore waters are better in the winter and deeper water further out are better in the summer. There are no fences in the ocean I guess, the florida keys are a unique fishery.

[@mmcleod111]

That was awesome. And that fish head soup looks like the bomb!! Thanks for sharing

[@TexasVeteranFishing]

Another cool vid man. Thats crazy those grouper in 10 feet. Always thought they were deeper water fish.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

they are but certainly are no fences. Shot some big ones in shallow

[@billclark1011]

Great day. love the shallow dives a tad more than the deeper ones. Amazing soup!

[@user-br5te8eg5i]

Come on Maddie, it’s the end of my day and I’ve been doing yard work too!! We’re all human and don’t look perfect all the time!!😊 love the video!! I’ve been waiting for a good shallow dive!! And lots of yummy fish 🐟 ❤

[@AlanL007]

Another great video, glad you put your friend on his first black grouper. The recipe looks delicious, I'm going to have to try it. Cheers

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for watching!

[@danc9440]

That Grouper soup was over the top. Thanks for sharing!!

[@SeaHunterSpearfishing]

I love shallow water dives, you can spend all day poking around and exploring and still bring home tasty critters.

[@FlipCouvillion]

That looks like some serious comfort food! I’m talking fluffy blanket near a warm fire in the middle of winter comfort level food!🤙

[@CmonMoby]

Grouper noodle soup it is! Shallow reef exploring is the best.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha so dang good!

[@mrhalfapino]

Aaron is the Bob Ross of catch and cooks!…just add whatever you like! Even hose water!😂 great video as always!

[@MOTORCITYBIG1]

lol hose vs fish? fish wins lol

[@justonemorebigb]

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[@scottdavis7509]

The shape in the coral at 27:50 looks like a fish!! That is soooo cool!! Would make for a neat poster or something!! 🤘

[@peterl47]

great vid Aaron. I've gotta say, about 10 years ago I had my first "real" mango - picked fresh and ripe in Costa Rica. It's still probably my all time favorite food moment. Soup looks bangin

[@KeyWestWaterman]

there is nothing like it! my favorite fruit on planet earth

[@Orisha1990]

The beginner playlist idea sounds great.

[@williamhughes5197]

I'm drooling at the thought of eating the black grouper soup. Thank you for another great reason to go out and get some sunshine and fresh fish. Your videos are always fun and full of great content and informative on all the things you have done.

[@maryantosz6195]

The soup looks amazing!! Really enjoyed this video!

[@dajakeyjee2422]

Shallow water dives are great, but I love it when you're 75 feet down! As a shallow water diver, that stuff is mind-blowing to me!

[@anthonyp2312]

I've had boating in my blood for over 25 years now. A spear fishing guide / playlist would be something ide look forward to.

[@Jupiter-wj6sn]

Once in a while my brother-in-law and his uncle would make grouper stew with the head and other left over meat parts. They would add potatoes, some carrots and about 15-20 of those small hot red peppers from a small bush out back of the house. It was really good eating.

[@clintonmauldin3680]

YES!! Can’t wait for those “how to” videos!!

[@BUY_YOUTUB_VIEWS_842]

I can't wait to see what you'll create next.

[@SD-kt6cb]

Madeline never looks bad

[@adamyoung480]

Aloha. She has a very bright face.

[@johnsmartin1473]

Hey Aqua Man your shallow dies are more intimate. Remember you're taking us along. To hunt grouper in their secret hiding spots. Good stuff.

[@BOAExplore]

I watched your boat build vids. Love your design. How much would that cost for the exact setup you have?

[@EthelUSRN]

That is a lovely boat.

[@CrawlerOfRocks]

@@EthelUSRN 👍

[@LovelyLocums]

How much ????

[@KeyWestWaterman]

i'll be honest I never added up the receipts! lol , But you'd have to do the work aftermarket yourself. its not something they offer, and unfortunately most of the stuff needs to be done while the boat is in the mold still being built to be able to run rigging and such under the floor. Unless you did it down the side rails.

[@BOAExplore]

@@KeyWestWaterman Well its an awesome boat. I sold my 26 ft deep sea 3 years ago and went in to kayak fishing. but i'm ready to upgrade to something like yours.

[@Sunandstar_official]

This looks like the ultimate blend of hunting and fishing.

[@drewandcharlie7583]

Most people havent been in the keys enough to know how nice of a day that is. Lol. Crazy. I’ve probably spent 3 months in the keys accumulatively. Never seen a day like that

[@DadVenturesNature]

As someone who is slowly introducing spearfishing to my 9 year old son, the shallow dives definitely feel more accessible for us. It’s something he and I watch together and talk through doing the things you are doing. The deeper stuff is fun too, of course, and I have done some dives like that, but it actually loses his interest faster because we really don’t talk through the process as much. All of the videos still get my views, either way 🙃

[@comfortablynumb9342]

Alex's wetsuit camo is pretty effective when he's down near the coral. If he held still long enough the fish might not see him anymore. Cool.

[@lewisspeed3041]

Great video,I like the deeper drops more,but I enjoy it all..and that soup was primo!😊

[@stephenw7298]

Greetings from Scotland. Love the videos. Thank you!

[@colebueltel]

These shallow water dives are awesome. It's always nice to be able to stay shallow and accomplish your mission! 🤿

[@striker8266]

As always another awesome video!

[@user-br5te8eg5i]

Also looking forward to the videos for beginners!!

[@AuthenticShaneR]

WOW, that soup looks awesome. Great Video mate.

[@maxwellflorey4101]

Haha love the hose, also super informative thanks for the videos

[@scotttillotson3962]

Nicely done guys, cookup had me drooling as usual. !

[@Jp-3237]

Awesome video. Just got stationed with n Key west and trying to get into spearfishing. Great video for beginners. Lots of education.

[@henny_pab3351]

amazing as always

[@IAmmlskOG]

For me, the shallow vids remind me of all the time I spent in the keys as a kid through my teens. Love all your stuff tho bro. Whatever you post is welcome!

[@prestonfunkhouser1301]

wow. This makes me want to hit the like button many times. what a great day for you guys. thanks much

[@jbagley77]

I thought bananas were a no-no on fishing boats. Not surprising that you’re more logical than that, Aaron. Love the vids.

[@toogirthy7677]

Love the vids man, so excited to be down there this weekend.

[@fillbillydeluxebredmon7904]

Love the content, Aaron. I’ll be reaching out soon as I definitely want to pick up one of your guns. Keep them coming!

[@charleshatcliff5588]

Very nice dive. Great job guys.

[@Fishing4Mortgages]

Tossing the fish in the box, with the BANANA on ice lolol.

[@philliplively267]

Cmon paddlin Madeline! Don’t let Aaron eat at the table alone.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha 🤣

[@user-vy2zf2tq3z]

Hi! Shallow or deep - doesnt matter. I love your program. Nice save you did there uncalled - with your dive bud’s torch that got caught on the spear. Wish we had so few sharks here in Cape Town. Lots of damn Great Whites around and lots of dirty water diving. I love fish soup. Gonna coppy your receipe! Love your outside kichen more. You should cook there more!!Live the outdoors feel to it. Where us your doggie? Hope he is allright👍👍Riaan-Hermanus South Africa!

[@mrwseahunter1258]

As alwsys, nice break from reality! Thanx Aaron!

[@jefflaliberte4587]

Super enjoyed that. Love those noodles.😮

[@ericcope8216]

That soup!!! Looked so good. thx

[@Christian_Tango_Christ]

That was a nice stone shot in open water on that Mangrove 👌 😊

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏

[@kevonjohnson1716]

These view are beautiful and artist could easily draw a portrait of the sea mirroring the sky awesome

[@kellystewart2977]

❤ Love this outing and the grouper soup. ❤

[@davedewitt3988]

! miss the keys... that soup made my mouth water brother!

[@keybumpstump2586]

Did notice that shot at 13:30, gun looked a little sideways laying on the band, I've had shafts jump the fish on those upside down awkward shots when the band retracts, great vid as always 🤙

[@flysubcompact]

Aaron, you always do a good mixup of video types. Love these shallow dive pieces. Also, I'd love to run my little Gheenoe classic in conditions like that down there. It looks trippy.

[@rildn7]

Love the shallow vids ! Inside Fort Pierce inlet is my playground

[@waynecassidy6145]

Another great video Aaron. Mate you can cook for me anytime that soup looks delicious I could almost smell it 😂. Well done 👏👏👏👌

[@michaellombardo7788]

Great show thanks ❤

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@josefandino9374]

Another great video brother, nice new grill!! Haven't finished the video but I'm sure TOAO chef Will might show up at the end!!! Thanks man for making my Mondays after work alot simpler!!! Enjoy!!

[@billythekid22220]

28:39 idt I’ve ever seen clouds touch the ground 😂😂

[@alexsocha9379]

I thought it was funny how you talk about throwing the gun behind you if the shaft doesn't come all the way out and I literally have that happen to me later in the video haha. Thanks for letting me tag along!!

[@hoop.goes.outdoors8637]

Banana on the boat is a wild move

[@yasiel3789]

New subscriber here. Saw you with Kelly Young, and I'm ready to watch all your videos now.

[@anthonyserrano9029]

CAN'T! WAIT FOR YOUR SPEAR FISHING FOR BEGINNER'S PLAY LIST! THE BEST THING OF IT WILL BE LEARNING FROM THE BEST! SERIOUSLY. SHALLOW WATERS SPEAR FISHING IS REALLY AWSOME BECAUSE MOST PEOPLE WOULD RELATE TO IT. CAN'T WAIT GUY! IT'S LITRELY A CLASS WE ALL NEED. ATLEAST FOR ALL BEGINNER'S ESPECIALLY. CAN'T WAIT! THANKS ARON!👍👍👍ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO.

[@Misfit1026]

Garden hose water is where it’s at! It gives it a nice picante pop 😂

[@jameskim62]

I watched your lobster tail cooking/Panko+ Cheese video a year ago... It's Really Yammy !!!!!! Plus over 1.5 hours of your video~~~

[@JohnKlopp]

Another nice video Aaron! 👍

[@maritzaq]

Wow I think I savored every bite with you lol. Love your videos nail it every time!

[@angei8668]

I really like when you file them! I need it, i gotta learn.

[@Christian_Tango_Christ]

What's up gang? Mangrove Snapper spawn just started last week. Every one of my snappers over 12" has left my basin. I have about 3 to 4 dozen little guys still hanging around but don't expect my adults to be back until September. ☹️🏝🧜‍♂️💯🇺🇲✝️

[@KeyWestWaterman]

yup! they are full spawn on the reef

[@adamyoung480]

Aloha. I remember you, if I’m correct. You raise mangroves in your little cup de sac?

[@kingstewie6789]

Proof that a banana in the boat means nothing. Amazing footage and great fishing.

[@TheodoreBrown-jd6yc]

Awesome vid bro! Thank you 🕷️

[@mc-nar]

I love all your vids, but I agree the shallow water stuff is more relatable for me. All my diving is shore-based up in Massachusetts, hunting boulder fields and jetties for tautog, flounder and lobster. I dove yesterday in 8ft visibility, so these vids make me jealous!! Good stuff