Why Every Family Deserves a Boat! | Groupers & Hogfish on Shallow Patch Reefs

[@shaina6184]

I’m 28, I’m an electrician and have been one for 9 years now. I have a 18 month little girl. I’m paying for my wife’s nursing school with no loans. My truck is paid off, my wife’s car is paid off. It took lots of weekend working, and last month I bought a 2013 Sportsman 207 Masters. It doesn’t have the biggest motor or the fanciest electronics but it’s perfect for us. And it’s a beautiful boat. Everyone’s finances are different but every family with some sacrifices and hard work can definitely obtain a boat.

[@shaina6184]

And I did this with nothing but a highschool diploma, and a solid work ethic.

[@LifeByTheBow]

Congrats on all your success. You said it, sacrifices, hard work, and determination will take you very Far. God bless you and your family.

[@ohio-e1n]

well done young man. God Bless buddy, I'm proud of people like you

[@joniligi]

❤

[@eranmaron909]

🙏❤️

[@ericdavi1231]

At the end of the day when I’m towing my boat home, I can’t help but think about all the people I pass who have no idea what is right in their backyard and what they are missing. Having a boat in a coastal area is a must!

[@LifeByTheBow]

I couldn't agree more. It's where I find myself at peace. God bless.

[@catchemallfishingwildgirl]

hi

[@kingchase2130]

honestly im not the age of someone who can purchase a boat yet but im gonna start out small maybe a john boat but i want you to know life by the bow you have brought me into the boating community and made me want to get a boat god bless you guys and fish on!

[@michaelholliday6037]

Good character! Wow, you said it and it hits home. I deal with a lot of people with a severe lack of character. As well as empathy as well. To many narcissists these days because of social media. I pray that this type of thought goes by the wayside. God bless!

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thanks so much! We hope to spread the awareness. God bless.

[@DANICAMCOLE]

My daughter is 9 and absolutely loves your videos. She gets up every morning and checks for a new episode. Thank you for putting out great content for everyone in the family. It’s hard to come by these days

[@LifeByTheBow]

That is awesome! So glad to hear she’s enjoying the channel along side of your family 😊🙌

[@ReeLinFishing7]

Great video as always! Keep us all inspired! Congratulations on the birth of ya'lls child. Blessings from Texas!!!

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thanks so much!! :)

[@andreabrown9784]

Im just so happy that you two have chosen to share your family. Congratulations! And love that the man went out and hunted diner!! Grrrr

[@AQUATICPOOLDESIGNSANDCON-mw9xf]

Eddy’s and his family are great people. Nice meeting you on the sandbar! Keep the videos and inspiration going! 👊🏼

[@LifeByTheBow]

They are, It was nice meeting you! Thanks so much.

[@TheJimCarroll]

They make every one feel at home.

[@vikashsamy7837]

Very nice video,i love it fishing in paradise, WOW catch and cook outstanding.sending love from Coralcoast Fiji Islands

[@mitch12525]

How you don't have millions of subscribers amazes me. Your content is absolutely amazing, from the drone footage to the face to face conversation you have with the camera you could turn anyone into an ocean lover! If the word "boat" gets brought up in any conversation I tell people to check out your channel. Keep up the awesome work!

[@LifeByTheBow]

Much appreciated!! Thanks so much. :)

[@forgottencoastfishing]

One of my favorite videos! I love the simplicity you showed about hand lining fish in the water, so cool! And so true about having a family boat! We just did our first spend the weekend on our boat and had a blast!

[@LifeByTheBow]

Glad you enjoyed it! That's incredible, wishing you and the family the best adventures.

[@forgottencoastfishing]

You too! You have some good times ahead!

[@DeanSchumacher]

Every family does deserve a boat lol. I deserve a bigger boat I told my wife 😂I have a 17ft Carolina skiff next will be a 21ft+23ft boat hopefully this year. I can't wait to see your new boat those front runners are very nice boats. I really appreciate the videos yall put out thanks.

[@albertohing3200]

Sure man Jajajja I like your comment, get a bigger one ☝️ 😂

[@LifeByTheBow]

Best wishes to you & your family. Thanks for all the support on the channel!

[@sage881]

I love your channel! It's shows fun fishing and informative public announcements. Also congratulations on your new bundle of joy!!

[@LifeByTheBow]

Glad you like them! Thanks so much.

[@SheedyAmin]

Im a new sub; love the content! Videos been popping up non stop, all week! Love fish, been to Florida and the fishery is unmatched! You seem like a helluva captain, as far as maneuvering the boat. You do charters? Dish sounds and look amazing! Grouper AND their cheeks, are top 3 to me!

[@markchatham6313]

I grew up in Floria poor family my dad had a boat 16ft Long boat I fell in love with going out on the water worked really hard now I have 2 off shore boats don’t need 2 but that’s another story I take it to the Bahamas and love it .

[@LifeByTheBow]

Congrats! It all starts with just getting out on the water. Congrats on all your success! :)

[@henrylewis7652]

Congratulations on the baby, my man. You and your family are extremely blessed. How far are we from seeing 👀 the new boat? I'm excited as if it's my boat, lol. Last thing, man, you are an absolute inspiration to EVERYONE with your content. I've said it before your videos 100 percent helps me with my PTSD. I start feeling down. I turn on your videos.

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thank you so much! I'm glad to hear we have inspired you. I hope you're doing well. It should be here by the end of the month.

[@henrylewis7652]

@@LifeByTheBow awesome can't wait.

[@waaaillll]

Its a good day when lifebythebow post amazing video

[@LifeByTheBow]

Much appreciated.

[@Strohaus]

Seemed like a great day to be out on the ocean, Clay! God Bless you & your family!

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thank you. Same to you!

[@winstonsmith4003]

Fantastic video, Clay! I went out on Tampa Bay this last weekend and caught mangroves well over the limit and put them all back. Even caught a Lane which surprised me!

[@LifeByTheBow]

Sounds like you had a great time. Best wishes!

[@jzdumpstersolutions]

Content is always top-notch and incredibly motivating! Your videos give us the push we need to keep creating and growing our business. Wishing you continued success and looking forward to more amazing content!

[@offthegrid5150]

C, another great shoot. Very relaxing and enjoyable to watch you hand line those edibles!! Can’t wait to give it a try. Thanks for sharing🎣🎣🎣

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@michaelholliday6037]

Congratulations to you fine folks! In my opinion, a baby is a miracle! God Bless all of you!

[@LifeByTheBow]

We couldn't agree more. Thank you son much!

[@winstonsmith4003]

I did the hand reel on yellowtails and it was so enjoyable to see how they would nip and pick and strike at the bait

[@LifeByTheBow]

You learn so much about fish behavior. That sounds like a great time.

[@SteveFromWyoming]

Hog fish has to be one of my favorites. Quite a unique way to fish for sure, thanks for taking us along.

[@LifeByTheBow]

Glad you liked it! They sure are one of the best tasting fish in the Ocean.

[@tarponspringsfishingclub]

I really love the layout of the Pathfinder 2400 Open for fishing so I sold I prime lot I owned and bought the 2400. I had a Boston Whaler 170 Montauk and got it from under it but I’m having regrets. As much as I love pathfinders layout, trailer, tower, live wells etc. the boat beats the fire out of me, my wife and even my young daughter. I’ve had it a week and the dealer I bought it from is no help. I’m hoping it’s human error but I’ve gone out fishing on glass days and can’t keep this boat to run smooth on a plane for the life of me. I’m not a novice, I’ve lived on the water all my life and have has boats since I was 12 and I’m not 65. I know you’ve gone to the Bahamas on your 2400 and I’m pleading for you to do a video on how you practice boat handling in all conditions of seas. I was out today and the family is so disappointed we’re considering going to a Whaler 210 Montauk but I will take a huge hit on the pathfinder I just bought. I paid cash and own the boat outright. There are so many pluses for fishing with the pathfinder. There must be something I’m doing wrong with the Pathfinder. No boat I’ve owned except a Sea Fox and a Carolina Skiff has run as rough as this Pathfinder. I have a video I made to promote our Fishing Club in Tarpon Springs. You can see I have the same boat as you. Mines a 2024. Thank you.. Link below: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZ3NZXx4pMpnjcUsi=vchXraGnExMauSk0

[@LifeByTheBow]

Send me an email [e-mail]

[@michaelholliday6037]

So happy for your new family member. We have three grown kids and I’m a proud father each day watching them grow and mature. We are 1st time grandparents as well. God is great!

[@LifeByTheBow]

That is awesome! Congrats! Such an incredible feeling we hear. Our parents are first time grandparents as well and say its the best (sometimes better than being a parent haha). God bless.

[@FloridaRaider]

Agreed, there's something to be said about effort. There's gratitude in the struggle.

[@stevenross9042]

I was doing some work on the computer, so turned on the tv to listen to some relaxing music in the background. Somehow landed on your video, so let it roll. The video, although exciting, was very relaxing between the music, video and comments. Can’t wait to re-watch when I’m not multi-tasking! Thanks for your artistry and creativity, and congratulations on your little girl!!

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thanks so much! Glad you're enjoying the video :)

[@jeremykey4563]

Best song choice for the intro! Had this song playing at my wedding. And yes, because of you I’m selling my bass bot and moving into the offshore world.

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thanks so much! Wishing both many years of happiness. We love the offshore world, enjoy! :)

[@gungadinn]

Clay, I use to do a lot of fishing with live crabs, mostly for striped bass and black and red drum fish. Instead of piercing the shell, we'd rubber banded the crab to the hook, so that the fish had to eat the entire crab with the hook. My favorite hooks for live bait were Gamakatsu circle hooks. Super sharp and never had a hook break, like I've seen in some other brands. Sacrilege, living on the water and not being a "Fish Guy" .

[@LifeByTheBow]

Maybe I'll try this next time! What I meant by the "being a fish guy" is we are selective with the fish we chose to eat. We don't just eat any fish.

[@luisrego2838]

Great video brother!! and congrats on the baby bud. You're going to love her. I remember seeing an episode that ur wife had wanted a baby lol...Take lots of film and pics of her ur capturing frozen moments in time. Time flies, next thing you know... Shes off to college. I'm living that right now😪

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thanks so much Luis!! 🙌😊 it’s been my biggest blessing.

[@joelapplegate4630]

Be careful with the weighted sleep sacks! There are some articles out there listing some potential issues with them! Anyways beautiful baby, beautiful family and as always a fantastic video! Keep it up clay and family

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thanks for the tips! 😊🙌🙌

[@rainmaker3700]

I ordered one of your hooded sweatshirts, will be sporting it here on the ski slopes in Tahoe! :)

[@LifeByTheBow]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@lucytoche950]

Love the video very informative. Bless your newborn baby girl

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@drob762]

Our family loves our boat. We all cut grass do laundry get homework done on Thursday evenings to T-Up boating weekends.

[@LifeByTheBow]

That's the way its done! We find ourselves working hard throughout the week to enjoy the weekends. :) Keep on keeping on

[@drob762]

@@LifeByTheBow same to you all. We will be in Marathon week after memorial weekend. Hearing the wind is dying down a bit.

[@eddyballester8990]

the videography is therapeutic, thanks so much. Great show Clay! Looking forward to viewing next episode

[@eddyballester8990]

and Momma/Chef Steph lookin’ great too! soon enough the baby will be out there duty mini-season 🤗

[@LifeByTheBow]

Much appreciated. Glad you're enjoying it. Best wishes!

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thank you! Haha You bet!

[@viktorschomkoneto83]

Thanks to continuing inspiring us! Another amazing video!

[@LifeByTheBow]

Glad you keep coming back to watch. Thanks so much!

[@IntuitiveIQ]

This was awesome! Handlining fish and beautiful underwater photography. Nice work!

[@LifeByTheBow]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much!

[@garyarrasmith7190]

Great video , delicious looking meal , and Anglers Eddie's is a fantastic place . Been there many times .

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thanks so much Gary! Best wishes.

[@TheJimCarroll]

Eddie is awesome, along with Meghan and son Eddie. Best shop in Monroe County

[@keiths.6251]

We are so happy for you both enjoy your daughter everyday love her and life We know you will love you guy's.

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thanks so much Keith. We are cherishing every moment. God bless.

[@hungryclub1]

Thanks for handing your catch with respect ❤

[@LifeByTheBow]

Absolutely. Thanks for watching.

[@Blakeneal407]

Another great video and excited for summer to come up for this channel and me personally, nothing better than enjoying being on the water after being landlocked for too long lol

[@LifeByTheBow]

Couldn't agree more! Best wishes to you this summer.

[@tonyh9773]

How can I order a complete rod and reel like you are using. Thanks Tony

[@LifeByTheBow]

AvailGear.com but the reel you would need to purchase from Penn. you can find them at west marine & world wide/bass pro

[@jagz926]

Wise beyond your years my friend. I enjoy your point of view and the videos are awesome! Happy for your success and keep 'em coming. Congrats on your new addition...kiddos are the best.

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thanks so much for the continued support on the channel! Wishing you all the best!

[@ZuluBlackout]

Love it! Looks delish, both diving and dinner! Congrats on the youngin!!!

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@larrybuller4707]

The Baby’s adorable.. I wish we were in the keys, we looked at buying there, but everything was so expensive, we ended up on the west coast in Cape Coral. We have some good fishing in shore, Snook and Red Fish, but have to go out really far to get Mahi, or big fish. Hoping to make a run to the keys from here at some point. Another cool video. Thanks…

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thank you! Congrats on the house! The West Coast is beautiful with great beaches. Everything has gone up since covid. I believe it will continue too in years to come.

[@stanleyfrom]

What a great video, Steph... you look amazing after giving birth. What a great looking meal as well as you two having a precious daughter. Clay... you killed it as usual! Best to y'all, ~Stan.

[@LifeByTheBow]

Really appreciate that! Thank you. Best wishes.

[@smcardiac]

Dude since I last saw u u put on size. Looking jacked. Great vids. Rock on

[@LifeByTheBow]

Hey, thanks! 😊

[@MarkFraley-uc4vp]

This video was very well done and fun to watch!! Thanks!

[@LifeByTheBow]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@georgek1954]

filming production is spectacular! excellent content!! thanks for sharing...

[@LifeByTheBow]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.

[@rrosado36]

This is good stuff. Definitely subscribing.

[@LifeByTheBow]

Awesome, thank you!

[@taylathemogul]

Amazing video and amazing quality! Can you share an affiliate link to the camera you use? It's amazing!

[@LifeByTheBow]

use a few different cameras. Sony fx3

[@taylathemogul]

@@LifeByTheBow thank you you have some really great footage. me and my hub love your channel

[@vuleadventsite]

I live inn massachusetts have a 232 center console. We're looking to upgrade a bigger boat. I wonder if we travel to Florida would it be better price from where we are. ??? Thanks

[@Tfam305]

Definitely not lol. Everyone wants a center console here. They’re way over priced. Even 10-15 year old ones

[@LifeByTheBow]

Not sure if it would make a difference. Best wishes with the upgrade :)

[@vuleadventsite]

@@LifeByTheBow cool thank you.

[@Dan_ieI]

I came across your KZbin chanel a week ago and I love your videos. I would love to live near the sea but unfortunately I live in Switzerland.

[@LifeByTheBow]

Maybe one day you can make it happen. Beautiful place!

[@chrisamores4499]

Crown this guy the mayor of the Keys! Best advice coming out of the islands !! Thank you buddy!

[@LifeByTheBow]

Wow, thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@muhammadturkamun4779]

What of brand sunglasses do you wear?

[@LifeByTheBow]

Waterland. Check the video description 😊👍🏻

[@ready2fishnow]

My son would love, if he had a boat like that. We ride hungry. 17 foot alweld work boat . Not hungry lol

[@ready2fishnow]

We eat coonass style ❤

[@randyreid2916]

I'm a big fan of really getting down, one on one, with the fish. It's not easy but in my opinion, extremely rewarding know you both went against each other. Many times the fish win, sometimes they make a great sandwich...lol One of my favorite vids you've put out to date...thanks again for taking us along and ensuring the sustainability of our reef!

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thanks so much Randy! Glad you really enjoyed this weeks video. Hopefully we can continue to bring great content your way. Much appreciated.

[@stephenlwest]

Wow what quality video. Just found your channel, amazing videography.

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thanks so much! Welcome to the channel.

[@albertohing3200]

Yes man, spend time fishing with family and friends is awesome

[@williamheat3]

You guys went so hard on this one. Amazing channel. Conservation + love of fishing = winner in my book

[@LifeByTheBow]

Much appreciated! Thanks William.

[@leithal396]

Awesome video as usual. Congratulations on the baby and becoming a family of three. You guys are awesome. Man I’d love to fish with you guys sometime. We love the Florida keys and visit almost every winter from NJ.

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thank you! We are loving it. Hope to see you next time you're in town. Best wishes!

[@alquinn3562]

Clay, hit the perfect tone again! Water,fish,music and family(related or not) Good times. Thank You.

[@LifeByTheBow]

That's great to hear! Happy you enjoyed this weeks video. God Bless.

[@alquinn3562]

@@LifeByTheBow Best to you and yours. God Bless y’all.

[@joelabc]

Hi friend, how's my favorite realtor Stephanie doing and congratulations 🎉 with the baby 😁✌️

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thanks so much!! She's doing excellent. She's getting back to work now :)

[@keithburrell245]

Great coconut crusted fish and salsa recipe. Im going to use that one for sure

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thanks Keith!

[@Claire_III]

Not huge fish people??? WHAAAAT?? That blows my mind 🤯 What do you do with all the fish you catch then? Stephanie needs a cookbook and some avail cooking knives 😀

[@LifeByTheBow]

haha we eat it. What we meant by that was we are selective with the fish we chose to eat. We don't just eat any species of fish. Thanks!

[@DANICAMCOLE]

So we just caught this on a video we’ve watched 100 times and we backed it up twice to see if we heard that clearly 😂

[@JamesJensen-o5g]

Hey Clay, would you recommend owning a boat or Freedom boat club. I'm here in south Florida and on the fence about which would be best. Thanks for any input.

[@LifeByTheBow]

I don't have experience with the boat club. I would say if you see yourself out on the water only a few times a year then why not. Owning a boat has a lot of maintenance etc, so if you don't see yourself using it a lot, then this is a great option.

[@stefanhakansson7316]

What a wonderful end to fishing, good food with family and friends, have a good time😃🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thanks Stefan! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@moneymanfl5052]

Hey brotha, need an update on that new front runner monster !!!! Blessings to y’all and the little one !

[@LifeByTheBow]

Coming soon! We should have in soon. We will have an update once it arrives. :) Thanks for following along.

[@deltaduckman]

Clay, what model sunglasses do you have on during this video?? And do you have a code for us to use?

[@LifeByTheBow]

Check video description for code 😊🙌

[@jonathandekle4505]

Been watching yall for over 2 years. Now I'm a boat owner and in August taking my 1st trip to the keys for a week can't wait

[@LifeByTheBow]

Congratulations! Wishing you all the best with your journey out on the water. Hope to run into you out on the water here.

[@jimmywilliams2966]

We will be back down in Marathon in August. I love your videos. They help me between trips to the Keys!!! Congratulations on the new baby she is beautiful!!!

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thanks Jimmy! Glad we can help between trips. Thanks for following along on the channel.

[@mattdimarino5894]

These visuals are insane. Amazing footage

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thank you! 😊

[@photographcenter8456]

What’s your Main camera and where do you do your color grading?

[@LifeByTheBow]

No color grading & Sony Fx3

[@kenklassen1987]

buying a boat in palm beach today. any tips on where to take it to catch first florida mahi tomorrow?

[@LifeByTheBow]

Congrats on the boat! They are around so just head offshore and look for seaweed or debris.

[@JohnBaruch10]

Clay and Steffony congrats on your baby girl. Clay your going to be an awesome Dad and provide such a good example for your daughter. Love your show and love how delicate you are about everything you do.

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thank you so much! We hope to be everything she needs. Much appreciated and wish you all the best.

[@logann7016]

“We aren’t huge fish people” 😂

[@jillian8485]

2 weeks clay come on man u cant do me like that i need once a week ur videos are tooo damm good man i was captivated and glued to screen whole time this was a banger of a video i loved every second of it!

[@LifeByTheBow]

Glad to hear you're looking forward to more videos. The support is much appreciated!

[@albertobehrens8637]

Hey haven't see you guys in a long while Congrats on the new family member all the great blessings

[@LifeByTheBow]

Welcome back, thanks so much!

[@carlfischer3696]

Always Nice to see Life By The Bow. Really cool 😎 watching you use hand lines to catch some Hogs & Red Groupers. Right on Target 🎯 Clay "Master Of The Oceans" OUT!!!

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thanks Carl! Appreciate the continued support.

[@ksessa1010]

How do you feel about the boat clubs? Thanks

[@LifeByTheBow]

Never been in one. I think it's great if you rarely go out on a boat.

[@JaviVibes]

love this channel!

[@LifeByTheBow]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@peterthermocline]

"What Kind",.... Erh, Human😂🤣

[@JoshStevenson-re5xx]

How many people does just that one grouper feed?

[@LifeByTheBow]

Depends on appetite but 2.

[@jrvegaboston]

Great episode 🤩🤩🤩

[@CaptainDalton305]

First of all congratulations on your new addition to your family. She's gorgeous. God bless her the lady and the bait shop made me laugh. I watch you show all the time. She was surprised that you had a baby and she did not even ask and then she asked what did whoever shows.... lol

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thanks Capt! haha yeah she must have missed it lol

[@erniewallace7687]

I really like the idea of the yoyo!

[@LifeByTheBow]

It's a lot of fun!

[@stevebullard8662]

Congratulations Clay and Stephanie on the addition to your family she's very beautiful. Clay you done a great job fishing right there Stephanie dinner looked delicious as always great job.

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thank you so much Steve! appreciate the continued support!

[@margekaralis4212]

Enjoy your videos, Clay. Much more with your narration instead of music

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thanks so much! I'll keep that in mind during editing. :)

[@LukeAndfam]

Sweet!! Love you guys!!!!!

[@LifeByTheBow]

Many thanks! :)

[@chandkana8025]

Hi,am in kenya on the east coast of africa wanna ask how can i buy ur shirt with the sail which i just saw in this clip and also luv ur videos

[@LifeByTheBow]

avail gear.com We don't have any stores in your location so you would need to purchase from USA. Shipping can be expensive but check it out. Thanks so much for all the support!

[@AlexGarcia-ew2fv]

I lov angler Eddie's. Awesome shop

[@williammathews6603]

momma gonna love that,yull so cool, lookin to yalls next vids. good info an unreal filming down there..godbless da new famley..

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thank you so much! Glad you're enjoying. :)

[@Travelerofearth1]

Your videos are very exciting to watch/ can’t wait to buy a boat soon

[@LifeByTheBow]

Glad you like them! Wishing you all the best.

[@jcw8706]

What model boat is that?

[@reeddill7842]

Pathfinder 2400 Open

[@djsheister]

Thank you for this

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thank you for watching!

[@Team_Rubio]

Awesome thank you 🙏

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thank you!!

[@catchemallfishingwildgirl]

Good

[@LifeByTheBow]

Thanks!