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[@margekaralis6127]

So enjoyable to watch and listen to your narration. You really are "the man" when it comes to spearfishing. Love your videos.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Really happy to hear you enjoy them!!!

[@victorshustorovich]

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[@TheMataleon06]

Boys and girls here….liking the vids! Saludos desde Panama! Pargo Frito!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haha thank you!!!

[@LivinSalty]

There is no way you just shrugged off the fact that you've been bitten by moray eels multiple times🤣. Those things scare the hell outta me!! Love all your videos man. Especially love to hear you say "that's enough fish from this spot". So conservation-minded, appreciated.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

lol in their defense, I did stick my hand in their hole! thanks so much for watching brother!

[@LivinSalty]

@@KeyWestWaterman haha of course!

[@thomassmith8954]

Love the respect you give to the ocean y'all could've stayed and got your limit at the first spot but you didn't want to over fish it we need more fisherman like you. Like always great video

[@KeyWestWaterman]

gotta save some for new time! thanks so much brother I do appreciate it!

[@jamesthompson8133]

That knife is like putting a match out with a water hose. Just watching y’all again. Love it !

[@seekinfindin5669]

Another keeping it real video. Many "over produce" their videos which takes the personal touch out of the experience of watching. You have a good recipe, don't change it.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

really appreciate the feedback! trying to find the happy medium!

[@borikennautical6649]

The fish slaughter did it again! Great video captain! Keep up the good work!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thank you for watching as always!

[@jamesnix862]

My highlight is just seeing all the life underwater, loved doing this in my younger days, so relaxing.

[@doug4412]

Just happened upon your channel and have been watching tons of your content over the past few days. As a professional chef of 37 years, an avid fisherman, and overall lover of the sea and everything in it… I am so appreciative of your care for fish species, selection and not being greedy by overfishing a spot. Most of my culinary journey has been in the islands over the years and the only fishermen I supported at my properties were the guys like you. Family had a home in sugarloaf many years ago and try and get down there as much as I can. I’d like to connect with you at some point in the future and do a trip and get some new recipes in your book! Keep up the awesome content!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear that! really appreciate the kind words! thanks so much for tuning in and taking the time to share!

[@johntsairis7011]

Also. Got a great grouper or scamp recipe for you. Pan sear the fish with your favorite seasoning in butter and top with the following butter rum sauce. 1/2 cup of rum cooked down for two minutes. Add 1/4 cup brown sugar and 4 tablespoons of butter. Add cracked black pepper and a 1/2 tsp of soy sauce. Reduce until slightly thickened and pour over fish. It’s amazing!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

man that sounds good gotta try that one!

[@befmx31]

I really like how you often say that way of doing things is not the only way or the best way. Being humble is good.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

just being honest! thanks so much for watching!

[@jackpepper2501]

Nothing like fresh seafood cooked to perfection. Thanks for sharing another awesome show.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha right! thanks for tuning in!

[@lewislambert2141]

Your videos set the bar so high for your fellow you tubers. You make Monday so much better with your videos, thanks so much.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

really happy to hear you think that! thanks so much for watching!

[@sammcvea1069]

What a treat this video was. I'm so addicted to the sound of the speargun and the connection with the fish ,it's like bowhunting. Madeline pouring wine in a coffee ☕ cup was funny. I'm a huge fan of grits, your buddy did awesome job. So yes I'm 110% jealous. Super enjoyed the video 📹 Sir

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it sir!

[@blakeshaw5272]

Bro... sportsmanship harvesting... enjoy your commentary to what's 3 seconds coming. Spot on!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haha thanks for watching!

[@slipperybeastaviationfishingsh]

Great video, Aaron. Congrats on such a beautiful catch of quality fish. Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed the video all the way. Great cook 🍳 👌 😋

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Thanks so much for watching as always!

[@alibi2007]

it's amazing that you all enjoy snapper dishes full of warmth and togetherness.🤩🤩

[@KeyWestWaterman]

indeed!

[@VernBigDaddy]

What a totally awesome video. Everyone needs friends like James and Bobcat Lisa. White truffle, guda grits - common man!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haha seriously!

[@kitworley2725]

Enjoy your videos as always, Aaron!!! James is AWESOME people as we have known one another for a very a long time. His diving ability parred with his eye for photography is absolutely unbelievable. You are definitely in some good company there my friend!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

James and Lisa truly are amazing humans, lucky to be able to call them friends. Thanks so much for watching!!!

[@doublebabies.]

I really love your channel. The way you shoot it it makes me feel like I’m there. It’s so fun to see your approach to the bottom and then actually spot some thing to harvest. I feel like I couldn’t really do spearfishing. But when I watch your videos I kind of feel like I am doing it. Thank you so much for the adventure.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Love to hear that! Thanks so much for the feedback!

[@Rasanova339]

Nice video today I enjoyed the content. Supporting here from the Bahamas 🇧🇸

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks so much! really do appreciate it!

[@theoffgridtravelers7316]

Beautiful water color this day. You make it look so easy at over 50 ft deep. Amazing. Yes a shark episode would be great. After watching so many of your video's it makes me less afraid of sharks. Heard the bull sharks are pretty nasty but you seem to keep them under control pretty well.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I had no complaints! and def gonna work on one. discovery channel has made then out to be something they are not!

[@soccerw1682]

He makes it looks like he is diving 20 feet of water until he looks up then BAM he is 70 feet down.

[@raoutdoors8099]

I noticed the bananas 🍌 on your gun. Bananas and boats are bad luck you should tell everyone that there plantains lol. Love the content keep at it

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haha that’s the point! 🤣 thanks for watching!

[@sammcvea1069]

I'm just crazy about the whole video 📹, you really are excitingly my expectations. Awesome job Aaron and crew,and a big hands to the mellow snapper, 😆

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha happy to hear it brother thanks so much!

[@mikehamm648]

My favorite channel, bar none

[@KeyWestWaterman]

really really happy to hear that!

[@MrJoebass702]

Each new episode you put out is better than the last! Outstanding diving and excellent tips as usual!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha happy to hear that still feel like im figuring it out!

[@arrandelascasas]

I’ve watched 30+ videos in the last two days, love your approach to spearing and I’ve learned loads just by watching. Keep it up, maybe if I can scrounge some guys together we’ll book a day. Keep it up

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Love to hear that! Thanks so much for watching! 🙏🏻

[@johntsairis7011]

Aaron. Got to fish with you soon. I stopped by last year and met you at the dock after coming back from the Tortugas on a day trip. The fish that you see locally around key west makes me want to fish there rather than making the long trip to the Tugas. Real quality fish. Have to book you in may for opening of grouper season. Great job and awesome content. Best. JT

[@KeyWestWaterman]

to be honest its not always this good out front! the Tortugas is hard to beat! especially rod and reel. but would be happy to have you out, may is currently full I think i'm into second week of June.

[@timexum743]

I've been binge watching your videos and finally caught up. Great videos and content.. Very impressive. My wife and I would love to book a charter with you.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

happy to hear you enjoy the content! thanks so much and would be happy to have y'all out!

[@Lownslow84]

Dude that meal looked legit. So much ore enjoyable when your tied to your food from field to table or ocean to table. Right on man.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I couldn’t agree more!

[@NaturesChild]

OMG, I drooled over that blackened mutton truffle gouda grits dish! James needs a cooking channel! ...the spear fishing was good too haha

[@KeyWestWaterman]

man it was something special! going in the book for sure!

[@samsiryani9023]

As usual it’s was a great outing and appreciate you sharing.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks so much!

[@jeffdrew8610]

I chuckled about your relaxed view of being nipped by morays. Quite some years ago my young son and I did a scuba dive in a sweet marine sanctuary. Our guide was feeding sardines to a large moray. When he moved on the eel came out to see if we'd feed him. We swam backwards to the surface with the eel about knee high the whole time. Pretty funny over a few Beliken beers.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haha just another day in the ocean! It’s a wild place out there! And that is too funny!

[@stillwatersfishing]

As soon as I can line up a trip down there I’m gonna fish with you! Hoping to get my dive certification done this year.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha I will be here! not always this good out there 😆

[@jamesthompson8133]

Hi Captain, just wanted to say that I am impressed how well you always take care of your catch. Bet the fish house loves to get your fish. On the longline boat I worked we had a chill box that would hold 300 lbs , salt. and ice slush just to chill them before we packed them in the ice hold. so yours are really fresh . You do a great job man!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I try to treat them as best i can! Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻

[@Cyndi_Bertsch]

The way you explain as you go makes a novice appreciate and learn. Especially the safety measures to minimize unwanted attention, namely sharks.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I appreciate the positive feedback! 🙏

[@Cyndi_Bertsch]

@@KeyWestWaterman I'm leaving comments as I watch. Not very succinct, but fun! Lol 🤣

[@terrymurray4913]

That New Piece of Reef is Loaded with Life Aaron. Believe I'm heading back down that way in April. Tight Lines and Safe Dives Capt.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

It sure was!

[@randyruney5704]

As always loved it. Thanks

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Thanks so much!

[@clemski72]

Love your videos. Group of us here in Puerto Rico have been going out for a year or so in our area. A lot of swimming from shore for us. Your videos have really helped us with finding and bagging fish. If you're ever in PR hit me up!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

really happy to hear that! and hopefully one day! that would be amazing!

[@m7w14m81]

I love that I'm getting so much knowledge of your videos that the questions I have, you answer within a minute or so of me asking in my head. Another great video brother!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha I try to cover it all! thanks for watching!

[@kevinolson3321]

That eggs Benedict looks so good! Wow

[@Cyndi_Bertsch]

You're shots are nearly perfect every time 😮

[@KeyWestWaterman]

some days, lots of practice I suppose.

[@Cyndi_Bertsch]

@@KeyWestWaterman I imagine sharp eyes, quick reflexes too. 😀

[@lmnop20sharks]

You make aiming look so easy. I would love my aim to be like yours.I miss a lot.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

it'll come with time! just keep getting out there! I miss sometimes too!

[@chadjenkins4846]

Top tier sir! Youve definitely made Monday a day to look forward to!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Happy to hear that!!!

[@johnhicks2974]

Great videos Aaron, I’ve been free diving for some 45 years so mad respect… I really appreciate your respect for the resource 😎

[@KeyWestWaterman]

That’s amazing! I’m only 15 years in hope to see many many more in the water!

[@igfishing13]

Nice catch and cook up

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Thank you!

[@brianh.5727]

I Really like the way you take care of the fish. I’m sure a lot viewers don’t understand that. It really is out of the respect for the harvest. Weather it be any animal you’re harvesting. I’m a firm believer in Conversion and protecting what we have left. I really appreciate your understanding of what you do.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

its all I've ever knows. just feels right. thanks so much for taking the time to share and watch!

[@calebpotter]

another banger, love the longer vids

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks so much!

[@patlsmith404]

My very favorite videos! It’s very educational the way you explain the process of still my favorite sport, fishing. Just wish I’d learned to spearfish. Luckily my grt nephews are learning. I’m 69 and still love to go with them to Mini Lobstering in the KEYS. KEEP UP your great work.😎❤️🎣

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear you enjoy the vids!

[@juliafiore120]

So awesome! Thank goodness for James! 🙌🏻🤣🤣🍽

[@KeyWestWaterman]

😂

[@gavinnation3447]

You are living the dream man I’m super jealous. Keep the videos coming. Got my dad hooked on watching you now too

[@KeyWestWaterman]

im doing my best to! thanks so much for watching brother and thanks for sharing the channel!

[@coolfishingadventures]

Love it! I'm hooked .. you're simple but unique and special🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haha thanks so much for watching!

[@adamblum3096]

Aaron another great video, I love the detail in your narrations. Have you ever done a video discussing equipment, wetsuit, gloves, etc. It would great to getting an understanding of what you would need getting started.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you liked it! and yes I have an older video where I go over my gear, nothing crazy in depth but just shows the things I keep in my bag! it was a year or so ago!

[@benduea2713]

Another super enjoyable video! You are surrounded by great cooks! Been watching cooking with clams as well!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha right! better to be the worst cook in the room! thanks so much for watching!

[@miketorre16]

i started lmao when u pulled out that knife, and you were so nonchalant about it. lol ✔👍

[@KeyWestWaterman]

😂

[@davidgraham4807]

“He’s a semi-amateur professional chef”! Love it. As a photographer myself…his photography is all professional

[@goodtimesonly7182]

Great video and content. Love the fact that you try to reply to most folks on here. I hope your channel flourishes. Much love from St. Pete!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Glad you enjoy the channel! And thanks so much! Hopefully one day we get there!

[@randyruney5704]

2nd time watching. You no your content is good when people can watch it over & over. Thanks

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haha love to hear that!!!

[@seansmith1756]

I totally agree on bleeding them because adrenaline stiffens the meat. You also mentioned them flopping around in the cooler those vibrations transmit as faint as it may be as distressed fish which also attract sharks and cudas.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

couldn't agree more!

[@Ramtots]

Love all of this! Thanks for the content!

[@salty_life3652]

Yes you are the man bud Love watching your videos inspires me to get out and do more diving

[@KeyWestWaterman]

really happy to hear that! thanks so much for watching as always!

[@davidraines2873]

Brother y’all had a heck of a day on the snapper. It was tough watching the grouper swim around. That knife would be great for tuna. I’ve heard of Gouda in grits before and I think the smoke taste would be good.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

it was a good one! and I had some smoked gouda I wanted to throw in, but I let James do his thing and ill try mine next time!

[@erichunt2065]

Binged on your videos this weekend... Great content. I drive 80 miles to the NC COAST to then cruise out 50+ miles to see bottom fishing like this in 150ft of Gulf Stream waters. I would be happy to catch snapper all day for some clean and cook... you make me wanna try fishing Key West.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

That’s a hell of a haul! It’s a great place down here! Thanks for tuning in!

[@doug2202]

Eating good Capt. Looks delicious.!!!. Curious why on your dive there is no signs of lion fish. Are they more prevalent elsewhere in the keys and not Key West

[@KeyWestWaterman]

they dont like that type of bottom. I have areas loaded with them. they like big coral heads with overhand or ledges alot more!

[@davidloter5391]

That dish looked incredible. I'm sure it was tasty af..lol...good job Capt. Aaron and Friends. 👍🏻🤙🏻

[@KeyWestWaterman]

man it was a good one! still thinking about it! 😂

[@davidloter5391]

Is there a recipe to that dish?.....asking for a friend...lol

[@redorrick427]

I have that same exact knife,i call it my salmon wacker. It's a Forschner Victorinox NSF. good for big fish

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha!

[@bryanwahlstrom6300]

Mark my words, you'll be up to 100k subscribers in no time... you're KZbin gold brother

[@KeyWestWaterman]

maybe one day! just enjoying the ride for now! thanks so much for watching and the support!

[@sailorjohnboy]

Thanks for the free entertainment. Do you ever run into sheepshead down in those reefs…it is sheepshead time right now on the nature coast and I would like to see how other folks are cooking them. I am sick of blackening season and want something new.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

to be honest I see them more on the gulf side than anything! and it's not often I take them. when I used to alot it was normally fried.

[@jdfflats1]

Great vids keep them coming. I am not in the great state of Florida or even the USA that are both my home so I'm loving every minute of it and cannot wait to get home and get fishing.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for tuning in! happy to hear you enjoy the vids!

[@thomaskitlica5572]

Looks amazing we have so many red snapper diving is the best way to get grouper by me!!!! There's so many red snapper you can't hardly catch anything else!!!!

[@NeverEnoughDiving]

Incredible to see the cubera dodge the spear.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha pretty wild right!

[@deandobbs2727]

Damn! Looked good!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

so good!

[@Mike-hb4pc]

That’s a nice box of fish! And yeah, I like a little bigger knife for cleaning than most, but like you said, that’s overkill for that job. Congrats!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

It sure was! Thanks so much for watching!

[@jamesferrara585]

Best episode yet!!! Hands Down!!! Good times homie… til the next one 🍻

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha thank you sir!

[@michaelcianci4302]

Hey Aaron, just recently discovered your channel! Really enjoy the content man, keep up the great work! Hopefully I can find a few buddies to book a charter with you spearfishing. Always wanted to get into spearfishing, but being in NJ and not having a boat makes it pretty difficult.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Welcome! Really happy to hear you enjoy the channel, and would be happy to have you out if you ever find a group. Thanks so much for watching!

[@dpetersontube]

​@@KeyWestWaterman @Michael Cianci - I live in NJ too. Monmouth County. Also interested in vacation/destination charter of this kind. Let's make this happen some day. Would love to try grouper season.

[@Skibbidyboobop]

Amazing from beginning to end.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@troybrown5649]

Have really been enjoying the channel. I know you edit your dive videos, and I was curious as to on average how long are you under on these free dives before you have to surface for another breath. Love the content

[@HarryCane305]

Wow, the reef looks really health. great to see it. I also think the bigger fish come up shallow in winter.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Yeah some of the bigger fish do move a little shallow in the water cools down.

[@petewebster2860]

Awesome videos like always Aaron…. Diggin the banana spear gun Captain Aaron!!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha thank you sir!!!

[@mritolduso7355]

Dang it man, I enjoyed that! Thanks for what you do Aaron, you made me smile after a really hard day!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Really happy to hear that, that made my day!

[@TerdFerguson9]

Love this video focusing on the snapper. How many miles from key west were you?

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I honestly can't remember this day but I don't think it was more than 20 miles.

[@MillaTK]

Another great one. Excited for the future shark episode.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks so much!

[@TheMickybutler]

Another cracking episode. Cheers.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@SteffenTorbenson]

Absolute delight - Great video - Cheers from Denmark

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks so much!

[@markcrume]

great episode. thanks

[@a-perfectcleanwaterdamager6061]

mutton is bomb! Mangrove has a slight fishiness to it!

[@Jpppppppp12]

Good video, nice haul of fish. The knife can be used in close quarter contact with pirates also

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha right! thanks so much for watching!

[@MetalDetectingwithCZkidd]

Free diving with my dad in the Canal Zone, Pacific side and he took me over to "Super Secret". Had to triangulate land markers, like the coconut tree, get it under the fire hydrant and the church on the hill had to be under the house on the water line, that kinda GPS, anyway we got on the rocks and anchored up. Geared up and before we jump in, he says, do not gut shoot the fish, they will leave, so we swim over to the rocks, I take a breathe and down I go, a whole school of Crimson Snapper come up and WHAMO, pop one, right in the gut, get to the surface and the old man is hot. So he heads down and I hear the gun go off and up comes the old man and with his "gut shot" snapper. Just looked at me and said "not a word, boy.". Musta been that been grin on my face. Nice vid.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

hahaha love this! I got a good laugh! thanks so much for sharing!

[@TheArcopa2003]

Love your videos , you are getting better

[@KeyWestWaterman]

really happy to hear that! thanks so much!

[@anthonycarmichael123]

I really enjoy the full dives without the edits (from surface to bottom) as it gives me a better idea regarding ur bottom time and the techniques you employ . Love the uploads I feel like I learn a lot from watching a pro like you. 🤙

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I was curious what y'all preferred! I think I like how this one turned out, (even though it was a little long) I do appreciate the feedback!

[@dpetersontube]

@@KeyWestWaterman If you're curious - it would be nice to put a GoPro on your gun and point it back to yourself while diving. It would really give us a better view on your freediving technique, equalizing, etc. Thanks again for doing what you do.

[@ngirabedechal]

I'll say something about that knife. It is the exact knife I used in one of the busiest restaurant in Waikiki. The fish cutter ran the whole kitchen, and that knife was his (or her) badge of office. Mine was the same but with a rose wood handle that was modified. Mine was different because I was the guy that trained everybody. We handled about 3 to 5 hundred pounds of high end sushi grade ahi, Ono, opah, and snapper every day. That knife is not overkill; it was the only chef knife we used--- from breaking to fabrication to slicing garlic. Once it becomes part of your hand you will understand. The guy that gave it to you knows what I'm talking about. And that is why he gave it to you. He must love you very much to do so and feels as I do, that you deserve it

[@KeyWestWaterman]

well that is awesome happy to hear it! will have to let it grow on me a little!

[@HarryCane305]

Hey Aaron , I'm starting to like the cooking section -Almost as much as the underwater film. lol

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haha me too!!

[@brandonhill8937]

Around the time of this video that years lobster season, me and my family went down there and fished off a popular hill in The Atlantic at night and we had 6 people in the boat and limited out in about an hour. Also had a 12 foot lemon shark almost come in the boat. Most rememberable trip

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I believe it! sounds like a hell of a trip!

[@laurakerr4470]

Try cream cheese in your grits makes them smooth and creamy. Learned that one in Charleston S.C

[@KeyWestWaterman]

will have to give it a try! thank you!

[@jimalden7130]

Truffle cheese grits yumm man salad yumm eggs looked awesome dang you got the life dude

[@KeyWestWaterman]

They were amazing

[@trueoutdoorsman]

Good stuff. Thanks

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Thanks for watching!

[@Dornosliw]

What an epic catch and cook! I make grits with parmigiano regiano. I have truffle oil but never thought of adding it to grits but I will this weekend. 😎

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it! and the recipe was to die for! gotta try it!

[@CookingWithClams]

Can’t wait to be back

[@KeyWestWaterman]

well hurry up already!

[@ravennelson827]

You my new friend I've yet to meet are better than sliced bread.to this old fisheman

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha

[@boltonperry9227]

Cool as always!! You don't seem to care for mutton much. Curious why. Always one of my favs, of course right there with the mangroves!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I will eat it don't get me wrong, but if I have a choice I'd choose other snapper. and greatly depends on the size of the mutton. the smaller ones are much better. I think the big ones can be a little dry and chewy at times. probably more my fault as the chef than the fish itself!