The One that Almost Got Away- Spearfishing Uku in Hawai’i with Kimi Werner & Nicole Gormley

Kimi Werner and her friend Nicole Gormley swim out together for a grand adventure at sea. Equipped with a speargun and three prong, they experience the many ups and downs of hunting. Exhilarating victories as well as the heartbreaking fish losses combine to make for one epic fishing tale of friendship, teamwork and the many lessons from the deep.
At home with Buddy, they make uku tartare and discuss their friendship and creative paths.
Nicole directed the award winning film Lessons from Jeju, starring Kimi when she was 8 months pregnant. Check it out here: • Lessons from Jeju | Fr...
She will also be directing an upcoming episode on this channel coming very soon!

[@JuanitaColorado]

The excitement you all showed when Nicole caught that fish was contagious. Congrats on the save!

[@avereekatherine423]

Texting my boyfriend this morning : Kimi hasn’t updated a video yet!!? 😂🇨🇦. So pumped, I was 10 minutes late.

[@phishingphil5965]

Awesome video as always, but i think we need a "not our dog" merch

[@emilywall1025]

It's not a want, its a NEED!

[@jessicacrane5553]

Omg please!!!!

[@laurenchoe8136]

I will buy immediately

[@castocobian1976]

I am down for a "Not our Dog" merch.

[@alessandrafarias6906]

cool

[@uhudla42]

Losing a speared fish is always devastating. I hate the feeling. So cool that your friend got it in the end!

[@laurenchoe8136]

I love how much you respect fish not just as food, but as living creatures. You have that perfect balance and it truly makes the best spearfisher. Mahalo for sharing❤

[@robdubois3844]

Nothing feels better than recovering a fish that got away. Nice job!!

[@jaredslaney6246]

Buddy is such a character, made me laugh in this video. So glad Nicole retrieved the lost Uku!

[@annettedecoito696]

I'm such a fan....watch something every day. I feel like part of the tribe now. Love Buddy......

[@namty3319]

The best character of your show is BUDDY. Love his eyes

[@iplaywithfoodttmohammed99]

A million likes from me. Love Love Love

[@michaelcrabtree2939]

Thats what friends are for...they have your back and your fish...team work is great!!!

[@lbanderson40]

Talk about the circle of love and respect! Rack soul Kimi intros us to opens so many doors, thank you both so much. Oh and also the other two main men! Go Buddy, GROW

[@tornadotiffany]

Love how the emotion translates in your video how heartbroken you were but the excitement when the fish was recovered 🤍

[@MisCCY130]

i actually love the shots underwater with your hair floating in frame. it's like i'm the one underwater with you! love your soul kimi!

[@TXPRiNCEZZ09]

“You’re the best puppy ever!” 😂😂😂 such a cool experience!!!! Y’all kick ass!! 🤘🏼💞

[@coffeelawjitsu6959]

Buddy is never camera shy!!! =)

[@TT-zc6px]

Free dive?! Wow!!! Such inspirational women and friendship.

[@Michael-bj1ml]

I love videos like this where you explain your methodology while hunting and how you approach and purse your hunt. I wouldn't have thought to trail the fish after spearing it to increase my chances of a successful catch, or hw you fluff sand to catch the fishes attention and bring them in.

[@nmolinaro62]

Always something so very positive here. Always so well done.

[@alexsagormley7435]

Ohhh dream work makes the team work. Nicole I can’t wait to make this back home 😍

[@rodneyalaking8241]

I once lost a very big striped bass on a swim out dive in NJ. That horror is hard to shake. But, on my swim back to the beach, there it was bobbing in the waves! The horror turned to relief and joy as I hauled that fish out of the surf knowing all that bounty would be put to good use.

[@meganw7064]

Aw Kimi! I hope you really do know how inspiring your channel is! I feel like I just had a girls day with y’all. A badass girls day. You and Justin just keep it so real, and I love it!! Thank you for all the great content!

[@eshsteywart]

i really appreciate the respect you have towards all life.

[@leonotto3253]

All of you guys rock. What beautiful family and friends. I love seeing the cycle of energy between the fish being killed and the joy of the meal it provides. Thank you, you inspire me to dive and share fish here on St Croix!

[@mafkrimnra8084]

So nice seeing buddy always eat first

[@susanf3110]

How incredible to hear the whales!

[@drone__scapes2774]

Buddy is such a good little eater! Great video, as usual 🤙

[@ladweeb1798]

Buddy said, “That’s a wrap!” 😆

[@queenoulali]

Your videos make me smile when I'm having a bad day 🙏🏻

[@josephaguon703]

I know how you feel Kimi when you shoot a fish and it breaks of your spear especially when your targeting a specific fish. One thing I know the fish actually don't go to waste just think that all the you you take out your giving some back....great video especially having a great partner to dive with you..🤩😍🤩😍🤩😍🤩😍😘 mahalo 👍🤙😎 p.s. Buddy sure is growing so fast 👍🤙👍🤙🤗

[@Lambsear565]

Yay new vid just on time I’m all caught up lol 😄

[@nathalien4457]

This was an amazing story!! 😭❤️

[@Muzicman-ut3jr]

Teamwork makes the dream work! Another awesome video! Thank you for sharing! Now I’m hungry

[@chuckhanna249]

Loved this episode

[@katiehaugen4823]

Always look forward to these weekly vids. Just went and watched Lessons from Jeju and was all kinds of choked up. So inspiring to see such string, independent yet loving women.

[@Kgiedd1]

Love this

[@ceciliagdb]

Wowww I've totally enjoyed this clip! You both girls ROCK!!! 👏👏👏💃💃

[@adcisla5112]

Love it!

[@CariK]

such an awesome story

[@franciscopereiradasilva5543]

how cool!!

[@Mr670911]

Awsome love this

[@valuvivao1236]

Nice team work. Thanks you guys for your video. I love it.

[@spacemanspiff01]

Highlight of my week.

[@gilmartin3273]

YOU GUYS ARE FRIGGIN AWESOME!!

[@vanessafong1332]

Excellent teamwork n great friendship. 👍👍 Hugs for Buddy. 💕

[@reapergrim76]

Awesome!

[@laroccafishing4771]

another awesome video your cooking skills and the way you explain can tell you love it. was so cool that Nicole saw that fish and was able to capture. awesome. can't wait to get some freshies to try this one out looks Ono. mahalos chris

[@rvjon]

This one is a FUN episode! Love great friends...JOY

[@husg13]

what a great story kimi!

[@AlaskaPirates]

That is one in a million.

[@goingwjennamae]

I love this story! So amazing and heat warming! I love the bond created when diving with other womxn !

[@greglucero8714]

Your videos are the best! The recipes are hands down top notch.

[@russellanchetasr9124]

So it didn't get away, Awesome teamwork. 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@cameoshmameo]

been binge watching in the last few days lol, miss you and this content and wishing you well! much love from washington state! :)

[@ernsthorn2788]

Nice Kimi. Always love a happy ending. This episode brought me back to "Fish People" and "Lessons from Jeju." You and your wonderful friends are so talented and down-to-earth. Great Admiration!

[@hermanshim8948]

Awesome.

[@marcokuang01]

you re so kind to nature, i try to learning that more

[@projectblue1751]

Now dat is Awesome, I feel you mama !!!!!!

[@rusquare]

Wonderful team mates

[@kenish1316]

glad to see buddy loves all the fish dishes or sashimi... God bless you n ur fam...

[@jchyldzify]

Wow that's awesome 😃

[@hawaii.freedivers1951]

good fun Kimi! best catch and cook videos on YT.

[@KillerM1979]

Boss Buddy is the (little) Man!! Haha. Still one of my favorite channels. I like the no nonsense. So natural. You guys rock big time!! ✌️😎👍

[@lostnotfoundmag]

So epic!

[@kevinbuggie3808]

Great ocean content and recipe! Nice job again!

[@mauricepierre9250]

Love being part of this tribe!!! Congrats on the catch/save and great tartar

[@fridge.4834]

What an awesome dive! Clutch teamwork on an awesome fish

[@Zew_Victorious]

loves the vibe god bless you guys

[@bravo808mon2]

That is So Awsome 🤩 Best Diver Storys Ever

[@leilani3477]

This is awesome! Imua Wahine Lawai'a🐟

[@jamiewarner8415]

Looks very good, I really enjoy watching ur videos. I learn something each time especially with the fish.thanks

[@jon-el3588]

I love this video! (actually, i love them all) but this one was so cool!!

[@enjaygarcia]

Maam kimi! Im present here!! More videos! Always waiting for your next video!

[@tonyaburnside1037]

That was cool

[@jeffreykalapanalono4216]

Team! Let's go.....nice👍🤙

[@sobrabasaalliyaah8422]

Everytime I saw you kim,,under the sea,,im so happy 😍maybe it's 'coz that's my life before,,when i was young☺☺☺ God guide you all the time,,specifically in your free diving,,😍

[@pamgraham3817]

Awesome ladies Hi to all ! Love Buddy xo

[@mimisfavorites5269]

If Buddy loves it, it's got to be great!

[@archierichly8336]

I love watching u guys specially with buddy zo zo cute 😘😘😘

[@endlessummermaui8995]

love this duo or trio of players on my screen..i smile the whole video And the bread wow,, the fish, the herbs, the simplicity the stories...love it all. Mahalo for your passion for life...aloha from Maui We are your tribe and I am subscribed.

[@irenabliss]

Wow, you two are amazing, so in sync! 😊 Mahalo nui Kimi for another awesome fish adventure (with whale songs : )) 🐳 ❤️

[@kelleyreardon]

Such a cool video!!! Your lifestyle is so inspiring 🤩

[@ezgoin4132]

And there is Buddy!

[@johnnyesleo]

What a good video ❤

[@johnwick0507]

Spearfisher here👍 Keepsafe diving🙏

[@blaineparker8733]

So freakin cool, you fisherwomen rock, great video and an even better story

[@365hollister]

Such a cool video

[@marnipelgan9811]

Nice 1 again idol kem

[@jamesleleiwi8414]

awesome ladies mahalo for a beatiful vid

[@elkhunter76]

That finished appetizer looks delicious!

[@user-hd8ej8yx9p]

Hell yeah, she saved it!!

[@tristannyman9059]

Sending love to Hawaii from Alaska!! ❤️🤙

[@dominiquemejia5365]

Nice teamwork! Our fave fish to catch! Delicious meat! 🖤

[@strawberrytops7740]

Yayy never been so early!! Hi kimi 😁😁

[@SGTPFUNK66]

Kim I I watched your video for the first time without the sound and the 2 of you are HILARIOUS 🤣 🤣! I will watch it again so I may learn your Vahine friend’s name. I still kracking up. Enjoy your channel all the way from the High Desert of Southern California. Mahalo 🙏🏾☮️❤️👍🏾👊🏾🤙🏾😎

[@vp3970]

Wow! That is one bumbucha uku. 🌺

[@alanfavor8596]

Brilliant recipe. I like how you went with your culinary training and paired with what ingredients you have

[@OmniAtlantic]

Buddy, two beautiful ladies and a great fish. O yes and a dog that's not mine . Makes for a great recipe. Thanks Again you are by far the best.

[@braddahkuponz]

Yessah! 3 prong killa!

[@tonykim5327]

Hey Nicole’s mom is my friend! Also loved the short film she made in Korea with you kimi.