Thanks so much for tuning in! I would love some feedback on the channel if you have time, at the end of the video I have a couple questions about what you would like see more of out of the channel. Thanks so much 🙏🏻
@adamyoung4803 ай бұрын
Aloha. Whatever you want!
@d.faulkner82103 ай бұрын
My favorite videos are always the inshore spearfishing, love those big mangos.
@JamesNevin-q3y3 ай бұрын
Would love to see more sword fishing videos.
@albertaraujo63583 ай бұрын
I always love info on your gear. It’s also great to hear advice on how to improve our skills.
@georgeperez10893 ай бұрын
it be cool to see bluegabe or deermeat do a collab with you again.
@mario.assaad3 ай бұрын
Despite bad conditions, you still managed to put some quality fish in the boat. Well done. More of these authentic 25-35 min videos, focused on diving/spearfishing or fishing from the surface please! I can’t watch a live stream. If I had that much time, I’d go fishing instead. To me, properly edited content yet still genuine is gold. You asked!
@jamesnix8623 ай бұрын
I`m 75 now and used to bottle dive a lot ,over 3000 dives from Crystal River to The Keys and free dived some ,but Aaron you are something else,I never could get down that deep at my good days, 50 was my limit, but I was using Scuba Pro fins, using freediving fins would of helped ,but my breath time was only 75 seconds. Sure miss those days, Golden years suck.Love the video`s you put on,Thanks.
@tautog44243 ай бұрын
james truer words spoken, i am glad i did most of the stuff i wanted to do while i could. for those of reading this, if you can afford and want to do it, do it while you have ur health because you can't stop father time, sometimes it is in our 60's sometimes 70's so it well before those years. you won't regret it and say the following, boy i wish i did this when i could, because well you can't
@freedomwanderer3 ай бұрын
I love the spearfishing videos. I am a spearfishing, tank diver. But I realize you have a broad audience, and I watch all the videos. Great stuff.
@KeyWestWaterman3 ай бұрын
love to hear it
@johnlamb36393 ай бұрын
My wife and I really enjoy your channel! Love the education you provide from the spear fishing to the cooking in the kitchen. It's great when Madeline gets to join in too. She's got such a fun, bubbly personality! Keep up the good work!
@rvarney323 ай бұрын
I love the catch and cooks. Love it when Clam is with ya.
@davidkenney77803 ай бұрын
I really enjoy your narration of your dives while you're underwater. I appreciate the education regarding the different species and other environmental factors you see and experience. Keep up the great work!
@sager3033 ай бұрын
As a freediver and spear fisherman I really enjoy your "traditional" underwater monolog spearfishing. I travel for work and dont get to freedive/spearfish as much as I should, and your videos bring me home to what I love.
@RachaelPadilla3 ай бұрын
I don't spearfish, but I enjoy watching your adventures. Keep up the great work!
@sidneyevans21663 ай бұрын
I really enjoy the mangrove days and everyday life around the house.
@notchonachos3 ай бұрын
What I appreciate the most is you keep it real. Not all days are good days on the water, I grew up in Tavernier and the content never gets old. I enjoy the mangrove diving and fishing the most, since that brings me home each time. But you do you, content is great.
@loushawl67213 ай бұрын
My husband and I love your videos! We like the spear fishing, fishing in the mangroves. We really like the catch and cook videos!
@KeyWestWaterman3 ай бұрын
thanks so much for the feedback!
@TheLusus3 ай бұрын
3:53 It's cool that you can hear the ticking sounds from the transducer just as you are talking about how it is mounted a we bit down on the hull. 💪🙌
@captnjerry49503 ай бұрын
Love watching your videos. I don't spearfish but am fortunate to get to come down fishing several times a year. My wife and I live in Indiana. We have a place and a boat near Islamorada that we get to come to several times a year. I am 63 and just trying to learn about catching something for dinner, being safe and having a good time for a few years while I'm able. You do a good job of having a variety and explaining what you are doing. I am just thankful for something peaceful to watch other than the crap going on in the world. Keep up what you are doing, be safe. 🙏
@ElainaSearles-s2h3 ай бұрын
Im really glad you repeat yourself. That’s how people learn or at least me. If I hear something over and over again that’s how I remember. That’s how I learned species of fish. Because you repeat it over and over. I thank you for it.😊
@PatriciaBeasley-k3t3 ай бұрын
We love your channel. I watch with my grandson after school. We like the spear fishing, the deep dives, and the deep line fishing. Recipes are cool too. Thanks for the good content.
@accentsa3 ай бұрын
How about a Sand Bar Day? Local walking around?
@stevenjackson59693 ай бұрын
Arron you’re an absolute maniac when it comes to professional spear fishing… The last video is exactly what I believe that wants to be seen and understood via KZbin. Keep up the great work bud 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼💯
@reidbosco2753 ай бұрын
Been waiting all day for this video
@KeyWestWaterman3 ай бұрын
haha love to hear it!
@Daveincc3 ай бұрын
The grouper and snapper hunting never gets old for me. As far as I’m concerned every episode could be all diving for grouper and snapper. Collaborations can be fun. I’m 57 and I can promise you that you haven’t felt chit of age yet ! Just wait until you get past 50 ! Getting old isn’t for the faint of heart !
@Jadielynn_lee3 ай бұрын
I absolutely love the free diving and spearfishing episodes!! My favorite, this video was pretty neat!
@alexseiler77883 ай бұрын
Appreciate your content and a real sense of knowing who you are
@KeyWestWaterman3 ай бұрын
🙏
@wuggza3 ай бұрын
Your more relaxed fishing in the mangroves close to home are my favorite.
@coyroberts83563 ай бұрын
What ever makes you happy buddy I’m here for it.
@KeyWestWaterman3 ай бұрын
love to hear it!
@timothymccabe81593 ай бұрын
I look forward to your videos every Monday, incredibly professional. have an awesome week.
@TyBudAdventures3 ай бұрын
Great video. I love seeing the shallow dives and especially rod & reel fishing videos out of that awesome gheenoe! You have such a wide variety of fish in your area and all the amazing coral that we don't have in NWFL. Just keep it real and I'll keep watching!
@waden4043 ай бұрын
Not a huge fisherman, but love the boating and especially when u are on the Gheenoe. No questions to really ask, but just wanted to say thank u for the content n entertainment.
@KeyWestWaterman3 ай бұрын
really appreciate that! keeps me going
@WesLovelace3 ай бұрын
I enjoy the diving from the skinny boat but in reality all the episodes have the variety that I enjoy.....That weather looked like my vacation in Marathon a couple of weeks ago.....LOL!!😎🤿
@KeyWestWaterman3 ай бұрын
Fair enough!
@HCR_Vids3 ай бұрын
I really enjoy your videos I think adding friends to your videos makes them interesting. Also I think it’s important to give back and maybe finding people that have aspirations to do diving and spearfishing or just fishing in general maybe those that never have an opportunity on a normal basis or would ever have an opportunity might be something interesting. Deermeat for Dinner has had a few videos where they’ve taken people out people that he’s just run into, those have been very interesting. I think philanthropy goes a long way and people love seeing generosity and humility. Giving back to the community that has given to you means a lot and endears you into the heart of the people that you serve. I think your videos are awesome! Thank you so much for putting out what you do! Keep up the great work, be safe. Would love to see you go to new places and either try fishing or spearfishing outside of your comfort zone! Really enjoyed the Alaska video! 😊
@rodneydenton13 ай бұрын
Aaron, enjoy all your content man. Keep doing what you’re doing.
@shamshuddinmohammed76003 ай бұрын
Hey hope one day u come too trinidad
@KeyWestWaterman3 ай бұрын
Hopefully one day!
@ericw96553 ай бұрын
Travel episodes are great…would love to see you go back to the Bahamas. Also any episodes where you’re ripping around exploring on the Gheenoe are great.
@mritolduso73553 ай бұрын
Aaron, I don’t spearfish but enjoy the videos you do…that said, I really enjoy the fishing videos, especially the deep drop ones since I am trying to learn…thanks for what you do and provide!
@KeyWestWaterman3 ай бұрын
thanks so much for the feedback!
@csarquiweb3 ай бұрын
I want to see "spearfishing" all of the time!!! Keep it up. Thanks for sharing the adventure.
@Jeff-q3e3 ай бұрын
Love this channel, we all live vicariously through you guys. Growing up on the outer banks of NC, I love it but the water you guys have is amazing.
@KeyWestWaterman3 ай бұрын
really love to hear it! doing our best to enjoy it
@Big_Bend_Benji3 ай бұрын
Sick video! Love the content you make!!! I’ve always wanted to spear a big grouper, I’ve got some snapper but not many other fish! Best of luck for the your next trip!
@KeyWestWaterman3 ай бұрын
🙏
@kevinmoore94353 ай бұрын
I have watched you for a long time. I enjoy all your content and found you by accident. The beauty of KZbin! I do like the mangrove snapper hunts. I feel like I am right there with you. Every time I find myself thinking you’re crazy due to sharks but I keep watching. Great channel!
@taraarcher43003 ай бұрын
I love your videos, first went to Key West in 1985 from Minnesota, it was mind blowing (the history just all of it) I'm disabled now but thanks so much for taking me/us along
@edmckenzie3 ай бұрын
As always love the channel!!!! Live stream or live stream Q&A would be awesome!
@KeyWestWaterman3 ай бұрын
thanks for the feedback!
@kaseynored81513 ай бұрын
Thanks, as always, for keeping it real. I've been curious about what it takes to prepare the boat for a big trip so showing the ice loading was cool, to me. I think it was several years ago you had talked about doing some ASMR type videos, I'd definitely watch those. But then again, I watch them all.
@KeyWestWaterman3 ай бұрын
amazing, thanks so much for the feedback!
@dwboat83 ай бұрын
love your great adventures and detail in what you tell the stories.
@KeyWestWaterman3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@donniehoraist4753 ай бұрын
Would love to see that beginner video on shallow water spearfishing. I live in New Orleans, but my daughter lives in Pensacola now. I have a pole spear, did it once but I just wasn’t confident the fish were keeper size. Gear, technique, etc.. love your videos.
@KeyWestWaterman3 ай бұрын
have a playlist I stated for it, slowly getting to everything.
@brandonelms42883 ай бұрын
Buddy im watching anything and everything you do. I enjoy it all!
@stonewall30413 ай бұрын
I do enjoy all your content. The spear fishing, especially when your in the blue water looking for Wahoo. I would say, even though you don't do it as much, the deep dropping is very interesting also. Never know what's going to come up from the depths.
@KeyWestWaterman3 ай бұрын
I love it all! thanks for the feedback!
@KonaMan00343 ай бұрын
Camping vid please, love the catch and cooks. Never get tired of that. Thanks for the content
@timmc493 ай бұрын
I dived quite a bit recreationally (no spear fishing) for years in the Bahamas, Mexico, NC, and the Keys but too old now to do that safely. So I enjoy seeing everything you do - especially the big grouper, lobster, and wahoo diving. Your video presentation is wonderful - don't change a thing technically! All of the information you provide is a nice education for me. Please stay safe above all else!
@ThomasMcEvoy-j4i3 ай бұрын
Just keep doing what your doing....the shallow water ones are the best.....
@KeyWestWaterman3 ай бұрын
🙏
@RonAlfordRonalford3 ай бұрын
Another thanks Ty for letting folks know the difficulty and the risks involved in this diving video, That current was brutal, and your buds and you always watching the backs is righteous.
@tonyrushing5553 ай бұрын
Great video as usual. I love all the videos that you make that includes Will and Madeline.
@jeromewalton55533 ай бұрын
I like this channel for what it is, no music and grandizing. You are honestly portraying whatever it is your doing in the moment. As far as what else I would like to see? I like the kitchen low tech lets eat some food we caught vibe. The diving and commentary I like just the way it is. Maybe some info like you said on breath work and how to improve, I do not spear fish but I snorkel.
@TheJimCarroll3 ай бұрын
Is there an advantage to free diving at depth versus using an air tank?
@KeyWestWaterman3 ай бұрын
Not at all, maybe deco time. or time between dives/gear changes.
@billclark10113 ай бұрын
Love your videos , my favorites are the back country in the little boat and near shore on the contender.
@clenaghen3 ай бұрын
Commenting late on your video, but enjoy the casual trips with you and Madeleine. Date night was a good time.
@TheodoreBrown-jd6yc3 ай бұрын
Anything you put on here I watch and always enjoy brother! You doing the deep dives had me on the edge of my porch swing!!! I’ve made so many 60’ to 100’ dives but always with SCUBA… Free diving that deep takes a very special person bro! You da man farso! Thank you, 🕷️
@KeyWestWaterman3 ай бұрын
haha so happy to hear it! thanks for tuning in
@patmcdermott85473 ай бұрын
Glad you listen to your body, no fish is worth getting hurt. As Dirty Harry said, "A man's gotta know his limitations!"
@KeyWestWaterman3 ай бұрын
For sure, no reason to push it!
@ChrisPangelinan-h4f3 ай бұрын
Awesome videos Arron! I enjoy watching your videos
@lewisspeed30413 ай бұрын
Cool video,would definitely like to see you collaborate with landshark fishing,and I really enjoy you hanging with other captains and talking fish,the Alaska video was great also
@csalt75733 ай бұрын
Hey Aaron. Personally, I appreciate when you show how you target or the tricks you've learned about fishing different species. Since I was a kid I would come down to Florida with my family every year. I'm fortunate to say that my wife and I were finally able to move down here permanently earlier this year. We're near Sarasota, so perhaps the techniques and methods won't always apply to the same degree, but I still think it's valuable to have an example to reference. I trust you as a resource because you make it a point to speak to the benefits of conservation and of being a good steward of our resources. I enjoy the videos were you're doing your thing, which I assume or at least hope are the majority. The video of you and Madeleine shrimping on the flats looked fun and it seemed like you guys were having a good time. It may be common knowledge to net shrimp on the grass flats, but for me it was novel. I'm not sure if these types of videos do well for your channel, but hopefully they do. Thank you for taking the time to read my comment. I look forward to seeing where you take your channel. Thank you, Cam
@KeyWestWaterman3 ай бұрын
Really appreciate the feedback and you taking the time to share! helps a ton! 🙏
@chris60543 ай бұрын
@@csalt7573 Whats up, fellow Sarasotian. Water hasn't been the best around here lately unless you go wayyyy off. If you have the option, launching out of Clearwater area is the better water right now. I think there's that snapper/grouper tournament coming up too 🤣
@johnsoeder7563 ай бұрын
Most excellent. When younger 55’ was my max but was happy with that.
@Codyy.s043 ай бұрын
The inshore mangroves spearing were pretty cool.
@chrisflo97043 ай бұрын
You make me wanna learn, these videos are the way to go
@RonAlfordRonalford3 ай бұрын
Tour of the island, you and mads Preview the local boat ramps in the lower keys, access,costs,free pay per launch, camp grounds, More technical detail for basic fishing.
@michaelvitale81733 ай бұрын
Really enjoy the commercial trip content. Snapper/grouper and king makerel trips. How you develop relationships with the fishhouse, the permits, insurance, etc. All super interesting.
@vincentmangeaux94193 ай бұрын
crazy how these exact conditions manifested all the way in the mainland of South Florida
@KeyWestWaterman3 ай бұрын
wild weather around here!
@mikemoore16873 ай бұрын
Absolutely love your channel man coming from Oviedo Florida. I hit Titusville probably three times a week your old stomping grounds. Personally would love to see more shallow water spearing whether it's mangroves or another under the bridge one. Thanks for the opportunity at questions man and appreciate all the hard work and good videos
@colebueltel3 ай бұрын
Awesome vid thanks for the content!
@KeyWestWaterman3 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed!
@christopherweber14133 ай бұрын
Hitting the exotic spots is always great content. Fort Jefferson, the Air Force towers are cool, Bahamas runs always makes for good vids. Not sure of your Capt buddy’s schedules but I do enjoy the sit downs with a cold beer when you do those. Their stories and experiences are always interesting. Just an idea, maybe you could do a twice a month or once a month special with your friend that cooks and do a full cook up of your daily catch in a professional kitchen and and professional place setting with some of your Captain buddies.
@mdv20433 ай бұрын
I know exactly how you feel. Iam 54 and played hard and rough when I was younger. Yrs of stupid abuse to the body and 35 yrs of construction / comercial fishing have done a toll. I can still hit that 80' mark but it's gonna be with a tank on my back😂.
@KeyWestWaterman3 ай бұрын
haha trying to have some fun while I can! hope you enjoyed it!
@mdv20433 ай бұрын
@KeyWestWaterman oh brother I still fight marlin in standup gear. I still dive. I still do a little free diving but not near the depths I used to. But I have always scuba and free dove. I just use the tanks a little more than what I used to.😀 iam getting away from that stand up crap two. I had a 350 blue make me feel like I had been in a car wreck for three weeks last yr. Time to sit my but in the chair or start fighting them from the rod holder like all these young pups do today...
@Billy-in5vt3 ай бұрын
Aaron, avid watcher here, I really enjoy watching all of your videos, especially the spearfishing tutorial. If I had any input on future videos I would enjoy seeing, I would have to say definitely have get together with you diving friends at a restaurant possible telling stories of their adventures or possibly at you home. Anyway, that's my two cents. Have a good one, stay safe, and keep those videos comin. Bill
@crestedcarvings3 ай бұрын
We rented a boat Marathon this past Wednesday in Marathon and tried to run out to Sombrero Lighthouse - wasn't happening! Ended up flying out the following day for my first ever flight lessons with Florida Keys Flight. The keys are an amazing place, geographically, ecologically and the people who call them home!
@maryantosz61953 ай бұрын
I love the underwater videos!
@algomaspur3 ай бұрын
Captain interviews and fishing reports are great. More of those would be welcomed. Thanks for the great videos.
@KeyWestWaterman3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@Brandon.Keenan3 ай бұрын
Love the video as always my dude. Would be great to see some travel videos more around Florida. I live in Pensacola, and would absolutely love to see yall come up here for a quick trip. Wade fishing Big Lagoon is about to pick up big time for gator trout and reds, as well flounder stacking up at our passes. Born and raised here, and can gladly show yall a good time
@shonbrown50193 ай бұрын
My opinion your doing awesome I look forward to watching the nxt one every week thank you for what your doing
@hdhall5283 ай бұрын
Great video as always! Yes, please do the breath hold videos for beginners!
@richardvila33 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing, enjoying your video here in our hunting grounds in Georgia
@J.McKnigj16123 ай бұрын
I enjoy the spearfishing videos but I really follow for the rod and reel fishing. I really like the driving around looking for new spots videos. In the last one I watched you found a couple new spots and dove on them but I never really got to hear hot deep the spots were. You could clearly see bottom but curious of how deep it was. Keep up the awesome work.
@strayedcat19663 ай бұрын
Always enjoy your videos, Aaron. Amazing breath holds especially with these fast-moving currents at 80 feet. Yikes!
@Nick-mg5bj3 ай бұрын
Tip my hat to you Capt. Nice to have a crew you can trust in them conditions. I'm 40 now and will never go that deep. Current is a whole nother aspect people don't grasp
@KeyWestWaterman3 ай бұрын
Thank you! and yea it def adds another lay of difficulty to it!
@claudiosilvestri35193 ай бұрын
Worst day fishing is better than best day in the office 😊
@sandtowalk3 ай бұрын
What ever makes you Happy, Love all your videos
@lewislambert21413 ай бұрын
Love all your videos. I really like when you team up with Kelly Young. I personally think she is down to earth like your channel is. I know this is next to impossible, but I would love to see you and Strick and Fran, B2B adventures team up. Keep the good work up and stay safe my friend!!
@KeyWestWaterman3 ай бұрын
thanks so much! actually chatted with those guys a while back hopefully one day!
@russelleidson22573 ай бұрын
Your videos are the reason why my twin's want to catch a lobster 🦞 hopefully in November
@KeyWestWaterman3 ай бұрын
thats awesome! love to hear it
@ElainaSearles-s2h3 ай бұрын
I miss seeing you just go out to the mangroves and snorkel spear. I also miss seeing Tipsy out with you but I know she’s getting older and probably doesn’t do as well. I also like it when you can record yourself diving. We don’t see it much and I always enjoy watching your techniques and just how you move in the water.😊
@squishypush60323 ай бұрын
Love your channel brother 🤙
@jerrysible21773 ай бұрын
I really enjoy the content seems how I only get to Cudjo once a year. However, when I do, the Dock talk is the most interesting cause it lets me know what to prepare for. Thank you for doing what you do!
@scottseymour263 ай бұрын
I love it all! Keep mixing it up, really like the mangroves.
@JardelAzevedo-fv2mx3 ай бұрын
You are 100% right when things starting go south its better call the day. It's better to tell was a bad day to tell something worse happen. Keep the videos coming love when you have 2 a week but I know take time to put videos together
@KeyWestWaterman3 ай бұрын
Couldn't agree more!
@carlsoncox2853 ай бұрын
it would be nice to see a tour of the inside of the fish market starting from the outside of the market and following the guy that takes your fish into the market Nice videos!!! I haven’t missed one
@dougnelson25363 ай бұрын
I say keep doing what you’re doing. The videos are great and you cover a lot of different topics. Inshore, offshore, diving, fishing, snorkeling for lobster and stone crabs. You do what’s in season and available at the time. That’s what I like the most. You are living your life and brining us along for the ride. I believe if you try to cater to other people’s wants you will not be you. However, I really enjoy the videos with you, Madeline, Kelly and Will. Y’all just vibe well together. Anyway, I’ve rambled on enough. Just keep being you. P.S. I really don’t like question and answer videos. Just my two cents!
@afrogman123 ай бұрын
Maybe some gear maintenance tips are always good. I liked the band making video.
@KeyWestWaterman3 ай бұрын
working on more for the beginner spearfishing playlist!
@IsaacMoore-e6v3 ай бұрын
I enjoy all your videos. I left key west 2 weeks ago we went spearfishing. Got a lot of mangroves.
@scotto63143 ай бұрын
Like your idea of teaching breathing technique, n how you guy’s stay calm at deeper dives. I’m outta breath watching. Fantastic content tho. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe 🙏🏻
@KeyWestWaterman3 ай бұрын
will add it to the list!
@aaroncrow87553 ай бұрын
Hey Aaron! I’d like to see an update on your rental property and some more bottom fishing videos.
@Seven_Craig3 ай бұрын
Brother I’ve been watching for a long time. I would love to see a video on what gear to consider and regulations there are in the keys for spear fishing. Tight lines!
@KeyWestWaterman3 ай бұрын
I've don't a gear video in the past, I will do an updated one. Regulations are far too much to cover in a vid. download the fish rules app
@po58323 ай бұрын
Have you ever thought about keeping a bottle of SPARE AIR when you dive deep? you mentioned about tangling up dangers and at 6:40 ish you came up from a grouper shot short of breath? might be prudent to consider worst case you got a chance after you run out of breath
@megsimoni65553 ай бұрын
Love the way it is. Find myself breathing along with you
@christianrivera29083 ай бұрын
You should show more clips of what you are buying around town and from where you are buying(gig,rigs ect.)It will help generate revenue. Love the vids! It would be awesome to fish with you some day!
@Steelhead7373 ай бұрын
I think a market breakdown video would be super cool, follow the fish through the whole process, from being harvested to getting sold to the consumer out of the case.
@tomandrews80693 ай бұрын
I would like to see more of your exploring videos love the seek and find ones awesome videos