Testing The New Live Well | Back Country Snapper Fishin

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Thanks so much for tuning in as always, if you enjoyed the video, hitting the like button is an easy way to help support! 🙏

[@robertlittle8672]

Always do

[@GregRedHastings]

Nice hot tub on the new whip. Prob keep greenbacks alive for 10 days plus!!! Lol

[@Cyndi_Bertsch]

You have captured the ability to be entertaining, interesting and relaxing all at the same time. Your boat is awesome dude. Way to go on the unique design!! As always, great content. Keep up the good work. 💯❤️🙏

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha well I like all those things! exactly how I'd like my life to be, thanks so much for coming along 🙏

[@ryt2carry]

I hope you don't let people bother you. Your boat fits what you do and that's all that's important. I like the boat and understand why you built it like that. Great video.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha I wish you knew how little it does, if you let peoples opinions upset you, you'll have a tough time on KZbin. I do appreciate the positive feedback!

[@comfortablynumb9342]

​@@KeyWestWaterman good attitude

[@wingmanrr]

Hey man, I know the new 18 is rigged a lot different and heavier in the water than the 16 you had before, but I was just wondering if the stability on the 18 is better than the 16. Like my 16 a lot for here in FL, but getting older at 68, and the 16 is not as stable while fishing as I might like, my balance is not quite what it use to be, ha. Thanks, looks like you have a good thing going down in the keys for sure, enjoy.

[@josefandino9374]

"it's not your boat, it doesn't bother me". Great response, loved it. Another great video brother!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha

[@gradybrowning3976]

As a person who has commercial mullet fished I for sure get the front console. A lot of guys where I’m from rig there boat’s the same way.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

then you know!

[@comfortablynumb9342]

When I first saw that new boat I immidiatly thought about old mullet skiffs.

[@stanleyfrom]

Thanks for taking me along! Best, ~Stan

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@anthonyp2312]

Space is precious on a boat getting the console out of the way by putting it in the front so you have more room to navigate was an excellent choice. I love to build it Looks great

[@KeyWestWaterman]

indeed it is! love the set up!

[@athankfullfather]

Gotta love Will ! I love all of the spearing and underwater stuff you do however it’s cool to see you beating the mangroves with rod and reel from time to time.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@Fairplayer43]

Thank you for the video señor!!!❤😊 The boat is growing on me. You happy, i am happy!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha love to hear it!

[@ScottStrange-k8o]

Dude, your boat is absolutely PERFECT.. I LOVE IT.

[@ejcejc4113]

Absolutely sick dude. FL is a culture, the Keys are a way of life.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

def is!

[@PeterBall-y9s]

When supplying Casa Blanca lodge ,Yucatan. With fish for the guests dinner. We called Cuda, mangrove Wahoo

[@andybunt]

Thanks Aaron for taking me & us into your magical fishing world! Truly appreciated!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for coming along!

[@tombrown7577]

I really am liking that rig more and more everytime i see you fishing in it. That is one nice baitwell you built and perfect for your needs.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha it'll grow on ya I promise! thanks for coming along 🙏

[@CharlotteHarborFisherman]

love the forward console, I hate sitting and driving on the flats

[@meatmaster1560]

Good to see the new setup and it’s always great to see you and Will out together. Thanks for sharing!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏

[@FrankJamger]

My fishin' trips in the Keys as a kid always began with a stop at the bait shop for live shrimp. Our live well was just a box built into the raggedy boat we rented. If we caught a few keepers, we were happy. Your bait-catchin' and live well are quite an upgrade.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha love that!

[@PSSKDerby]

Great video Aaron! Lol. Will. Just make sure everyone knows I caught the biggest fish. It’s great that your live well worked so well for you. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha glad you enjoyed it!

[@MtnLife-sv9fu]

Turns out your a great boat builder, good on ya brother. Glad you love it, looks great. Keep on keepin on...

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for watching!

[@OffTheLimbTREE]

Idk about y’all but I’m LOVEN all this content the last few days normally I have to wait a week while going back and watching older vids. Thanks Aron I know it’s hard work bubba. 👍🏽

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha love to hear it!

[@therune2you]

You're the boys, Aaron and WIll. Love watching your content homie, I look forward to hitting a charter with ya.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for watching!

[@sd24479]

I love that boat, it looks like a great setup for you and your needs!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

its a blast!

[@robertlittle8672]

Still,love the backyard fishing sometimes, real peaceful out there, loved your day guys!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

never gets old

[@TheBowhunterinNB]

First biggest most . Same deal With my sons and fishing buddies. Biggest is the most coveted trophy, so congratulations Clams

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha been doing it since I was a kid! love it

[@ThaiNguyen-wg3uy]

The hell what other people feel about your boat! As long as it’s what you want, all power to you. My family in Big Pine, has a family boat for normal use and he has his seat up front too! For bully netting lobster it’s the best!!! Keep up the good work sir and as always thank you for brightening up my day with your vids!!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

appreciate the positive feedback! thanks so much 🙏

[@Lownslow84]

Awesome set up. The sound of the running water from the well drains is pretty soothing. Love these vids

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha I honestly like it

[@Faceparker7124.]

Awesome build on the new boat . I can't believe how well it sits with the 90 on it.also Would love to see you and Sam restore his Dad's super Gheenoe. I think it would be great content for your channel. Thanks for the great Gheenoe content .

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thank you! stoked with how it came out! I wish we had the time. so many great boats Harley made.

[@FallingSteel]

I like this camera angle, putting it up there is working out great. You can get good video while being hands free. Seems like you are enjoying the new rig. thanks for bringing us along for the adventure.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

still getting her figured out! but happy with it for sure.

[@JakeHickman-oj6wy]

Super bad ass. Fiberglass construction seems top end like the pools I am installing in Michigan but built in TN. Front driving column is genius. I like how you roll with contributing to the build. I respect you and how you roll. Do you man. Besides getting into mahi for one trip mangroves always got me fired up.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏 appreciate it!

[@kennycarder2211]

Love the new boat , thanks buddy for sharing your videos

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks so much! 🙏

[@davetapper677]

Gotta say I’m sold on your new boat layout, was a little sceptical at first with the bow mounted console but after seeing the video with it on the plane I really get the practicality and it’s even aesthetically appealing 😊

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha i'm stoked with it, perfect for what we do

[@Bill3558]

Love the boat. It fits the mission perfectly.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏

[@lewisspeed3041]

I like the live well,and the boat,I think everything you did was really smart and practical

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏

[@steveurban3021]

That new boat is beautiful, driving it up front standing might look like a mullet boat Lol. But that set up for fishing the flats and seeing everything was a great idea for fishing the keys. Nice job

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha just like one, very happy with how it came out.

[@ytelrado1]

Your piloting station reminds me of the commercial fishing boats that were, and occasionally are today, common on the waters in the Stuart area. Enjoy.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

yup they have their place! thanks for watching!

[@chapixx]

Nothing better to watch at 12PM 🔥

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏

[@jasonfulton77]

Having the helm at the bow of the boat seems like a good idea to me for the area. Any storm, Cuban debris, or hidden shipwrecks could create a day ruining situation for the gheenoe.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

not different than the old Gheenoe other than I can see it coming now.

[@micbarca9777]

I didn't see the boat reveal but man do I love that setup. Well done

[@KeyWestWaterman]

stoked on it!

[@eddyballester8990]

Enjoyed the show. Congrats on the baitwell! It’s a really nice boat, practical for what you’re doing. Looking forward to viewing your next show!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks so much!

[@Dink_master_fishing]

These fishing vids are my favorite to watch

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏

[@robertbadger9971]

If you put the outlet hose at the bottom of the livewell you wouldn't need two outlets at the top. It's about water pressure. You can regulate the outflow with an adjustable valve. It's still awesome thought. Love the steering up front.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

then it would be draining into the boat, I had to raise them to get it over the rails.

[@robertbadger9971]

Yes. You are correct. That is why you are.......Aaron Young!

[@kingstewie6789]

Fun watching ! Appreciate it

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@LETSCHAT1973]

Just wanted to say iam from Maryland i enjoy watching your videos keep up the awesome work

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear that! 🙏

[@markrosenquist8259]

Wow! I love how you designed that live well. Very cool!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏🏻

[@alexcruz7719]

" ..but it's fine, it's not your boat, doesn't bother me" -Mr. Waterman 😆

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha

[@bjet80s]

It's much harder to sight fish and navigate from a sitting position. I dig the new setup and it will serve its purpose for you. Fish on and stay safe 🤘

[@KeyWestWaterman]

indeed! thanks so much

[@snookcatcher1]

Fun being with you out on the water!!! Also, you do a great job helping your viewers with the expectations that it takes longer than we realize to get bait and find good fish. How you share your struggles, timeframes, and successes is really helpful!!! Why? Because we have slow days too and wonder what we are doing wrong. Haha

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha love to hear that! I'm just doing my best to keep it realistic! thanks so much for the positive feedback

[@mayhem035]

Super cool man! Keep the big pump! Bigger is better! 💁‍♂️🤣💁‍♂️👌👍👊🤭

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏

[@SakeofScienceChrisKammel]

I have officially watched every video on your channel. Thank you for teaching me so much. I just started spear fishing with a pole spear going after Mangroves in the Stuart area. I am getting there slowly. If you ever want to forge a knife or go fossil hunting I would be glad to teach or take you. That is what my channel is about. However, you are the guy. Your lifestyle is what I want so bad. I will be at Cudjo key for the week before and during mini season. I hope I run into you. I will definitely be spearing mangroves that week and cannot wait.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

can't thank you enough for that, and its what its all about for me. Learning. I love every second of it, the unknown, the lessons. good and bad. I really do appreciate the offer! I started 10 years ago as someone who wanted a different life. today I do exactly what I want everyday. it's possible just takes a bit of time. best of luck to you.

[@OZD-mb2bs]

That baitwell is slick! Great video!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

happy with it!

[@LODATOFISHING]

such an awesome new set up!!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Thank you!!

[@blakecarter6524]

I use the same livewell and put a 8 inch stainless hinge for the lid, works great!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

not a bad idea! appreciate the tip!

[@Carson4556]

I think that boat is set up perfect for what you are using it for.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏

[@snookkiller3848]

Other day I was telling my buddy I want to build a gheenoe and now I come across this one, this things badass!

[@NoleYakin]

Sweet boat and a great video yall both are so funny

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha thanks for watching!

[@danballou2202]

Your videos are great. I grew up in North Miami and my parents had a home in Long Key in the town of Layton on Zane Grey Creek Drive. Unfortunately it is no longer in the family but I spent a lot of time down there growing up. My question is is your home insurable these days. Florida windstorm, flood etc. Great pleasant personality. Very enjoyable. I was an offshore sport fishing captain for years in North Miami. My boat was in Keystone Point Marina in North Miami.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear you enjoy the vids and yea we are insured. but its not cheap

[@juliafiore120]

😂👏🏻👏🏻congrats, Will. I think the boat is super cool and, looks like there’s room for Madeleine, too so, perfect and efficient. Well done, Aaron.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha def is! will got it done for sure, thanks as always!

[@garrylahey775]

Happy to see the boat is shaking out. I must admit that I would do a double take if I saw a guy driving from the front. But if it works, amen! Gheenoes are super boats, I have one in New Hampshire, you should see the looks I get trolling for lake trout from a 'canoe'.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha def not something you see every day. glad you enjoyed it!

[@sunnyjohnny3515]

Was really fun towards the end...wished the end was the beginning.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha right

[@jimalden7130]

Will winner winner chicken dinner. Nice day Aaron

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Thanks for watching!

[@francismartin67]

Love these snapper trips!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏

[@101N]

Great work on the live well.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏

[@dannyo957416]

My wife and I will be in key West in a few days would love to meet you as always keep up the great videos

[@KeyWestWaterman]

i'm around the boat in the afternoons! hope yall have a great trip!

[@zylomorph]

Instead of a tuna tower, you got a bait tower and that's awesome!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha right!

[@adamyoung480]

Aloha, love the boat and the camaraderie!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed the vid!

[@sidneyevans2166]

I would maybe consider making the live well drains a little longer and closer to the water so it’s not so loud, love the boat and channel man. Keep up the awesome work!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I enjoy the sound honestly, and any longer and they will splash the person in the back pretty bad on starboard turns

[@markbeasley1919]

Love a good snapper video. Thanks Aaron.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks so much!

[@KAP-71]

Always enjoy your videos, they are awesome! Thank you!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Glad you like them!

[@rodneyalaking8241]

Hannibal Smith: “I love it when a plan comes together!” No dead baits in 5 hours, in June, is awesome! It’s really a great design and I like that it can be removed. One thing I would add, just my own opinion, would be a latch or some kind of leash for the live well cover. Objects on boats that aren’t attached have a way of going MIA. I’d hate to lose that cover blasting across the flats, even though it’s recessed into the top of the well. Murphy is always a stowaway on my boat.😂 Good luck on your next trip!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha not a terrible idea! def still have some mods to do!

[@francus7227]

7:45 Looking for bait for an hour.... That is just one of the reasons I only fish with lures. Keeping in mind, my catching "needs" are much less demanding than Aaron's. I do like this live well. I like to cull fish..... So I can keep the best fish and release the others. NOTHING is dying in that live well. I've had a 30-gallon well with a 500 gph pump. NOTHING ever died in it. I've had 10 trout and two reds swimming just fine.

[@Tom007Tiger]

Such a sick setup!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love how it came out

[@capt.randyrivers5740]

Kudos on the new boat! What works for you man! Looks great and good idea with the live well, looks like it’s going to work out for you

[@KeyWestWaterman]

stoke about it!

[@jorgegorina3039]

Will got the biggest fish🙌🏼good stuff

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha thanks for watching!

[@lightfoot413]

no nonsense fishing thanks good fun...

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@GarysBBQSupplies]

Love the new boat AND the live well! :)

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha thank you!

[@UrbanFisherman]

Nice trip captain

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thank you!

[@Sps1756]

Try slip corks 3"-4" you can set your depth. Get a small rubber band cut it tie a knot around your line snip the excess split shot and a hook. That way you can leave it in the same strike zone longer , you can surf it with current. Just a suggestion. Keep up the good work 🤙

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for the tip!

[@sparsons041]

Great content as always. Just want to say, Will caught the biggest fish :)

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha he surely did

[@markluke8447]

Here in Louisiana, many of the commercial fisherman put the controls up on the bow, leaving the back for production purposes. We use welded aluminum boats which aren’t as pretty as yours but can take the abuse they see.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

yea I see them quite a bit! love how it came out.

[@davidseymour5206]

Love the boat!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

me too! thanks for watching!

[@CatfishCraig]

Perfect setup for what you do sweet setup man

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks!

[@ericanthony2401]

Great video as always. Wohooo Will 🎉 lol finally got biggest fish 😂

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha

[@Biscayneboy]

setup is sick and exactly what you need for the keys, some seadeck would be all that's needed

[@KeyWestWaterman]

yea I've considered adding some but we will see

[@Biscayneboy]

@@KeyWestWaterman not only will it help out with the knees but it’ll keep that banging of the cast net leads to a minimum, I have it on mine and I’ll never go back 😂

[@timpurdy5737]

New rig is sweet ! Would love to see a Tuna video.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love how it came out! and we will be after them when they get thick in the winter!

[@twad10]

i really love the layout man, its just so unique

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love how it came out for sure!

[@daffyduck1223]

nice tank simple and practical

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks!

[@helmet10you]

I have those quick connects on my Wakesetter rear Ballast Bags.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

they are sweet!

[@dexter255]

Love the new boat!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thank you!

[@rustbucket9318]

I think the simple live well is by far better than trying to get fancy. As for people questioning the helm placement, why do they care??? Like building a pool and a neighbor asks why you didn’t use green tile instead of blue. Loving the new baby boat.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

😂 seriously though. makes me laugh.

[@coyroberts8356]

Thanks 😊

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏

[@TheD510addict]

I love this channel. You have a different vibe...reminds me of the crazy Aussie youtubers in Northern Australia.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha I take that as a compliment!

[@naturallysalty]

Love the content! New Subscriber! Been watching for a while!!! Thanks for dropping the knowledge 💎 in the videos!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear it! welcome to the channel 🙏

[@kristenadams13]

That boat is awesome! Hahaha Will wins today! Freaking love you guys

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha smoked me!

[@Og19XX]

Been waiting for this episode!! Let’s go!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha thanks for tuning in!

[@rumualdoviales2328]

Thanks for the videos man! They are awesome!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏

[@nateweidcock]

I agree, function is the most important. Doesn't matter if it looks unconventional.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏

[@onetimesportfishing3023]

Iv had luck putting both drains on the stern side of the live well one on port and starboard side. In my experience it drained better while I was on plane and I could still keep the flow up also.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I was gonna do that but still wanted to be able to walk around the well.

[@onetimesportfishing3023]

@@KeyWestWaterman I think it's a bad ass ride either way! Going to be killer for Bully netting!

[@scottdehooghe2333]

care to share what kind of sandals you mentioned. congrats on the new boat.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

they are called oofos I think, weird name

[@kabrams87]

Hey just curious what kind of storage bag did you have your nets in? Was it just a cooler bag or something designed for cast nets? I like that better than a bucket.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

It’s just a dry bag.

[@onetimesportfishing3023]

Awesome boat! Great video!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Glad you liked it!