Exploring Deep In The Bush | Snappers Sharks & Stone Crabs

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  • @Paragonly
    @Paragonly 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    17:09 I've heard from other youtubers that its better for the stone crab to take both claws, because they will avoid fights and take less risks than if they still had 1 claw. Have you heard this, and do you know how true or not this is?

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +47

      I hear this a lot and I'm not sure where it started. There are very few studies on declawing stone crab, the few published studies that I have read all say that same thing. The mortality rate is much higher, (almost double) when both claws are removed versus one. The mortality rate is fairly high after removing one claw. The most important part is removing the claw correctly without breaking the joint or socket so to speak. After 15 years of diving stone crabs by hand. Seeing the amount of crab I have, the amount with one claw left and no claws left (alive) I would have to agree. But I could be wrong, just my opinion. I would love to know who is out there watching stone crab "fights" in a natural environment, 15 years diving for them and I have yet to see one lol

    • @DougVarble
      @DougVarble 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      @@KeyWestWaterman I like the idea that you only take one claw🎉

    • @Paragonly
      @Paragonly 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@KeyWestWaterman Thanks for the response, I also was wondering where this information was from and who was out watching stone crabs fight 😂

    • @Fishing4Mortgages
      @Fishing4Mortgages 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      ​@@KeyWestWaterman 1. I de-pixelated the screen and now have your exact coordinates. 2. Next episode absolutely must be a No-Claw vs. 1 Claw vs. 2 Claw Stone Crab Cage Match.

    • @mrmister385
      @mrmister385 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@KeyWestWaterman Arron, one of your Stone Crab catch videos was used and credited on the "Best Ever Food Review Show" YT channel !
      It's a MEGA YT player. Millions of subscribers and views. Hoping you get a nice Bump up !!
      He also shows the Florida study to not take both claws as it has twice the mortality rate, as you mentioned.

  • @Start_TheArt
    @Start_TheArt 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    This man appreciates Florida the way we all should. It’s paradise that will provide for and nourish us

  • @Daveincc
    @Daveincc 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +38

    The snapper and grouper hunting never gets old for me. Thanks for taking us along.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      love to hear it! because I love it and will never stop lol

    • @jamesbrischke4815
      @jamesbrischke4815 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@KeyWestWaterman I agree with Daveincc. I envy your access to fish. I could eat fish/seafood 7 days a week and never get tired of it.

    • @lancesanchez8110
      @lancesanchez8110 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      hrddj

  • @michaelgray4964
    @michaelgray4964 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    I like the overhead drone shot cut to the edge of the weeds, it orients things. The camera on the bottom shooting up at you in sillouette taking a claw was nice.
    We do notice.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      love to hear that, was feeling creative this day!

  • @juliafiore120
    @juliafiore120 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    I love 🥰Tipsy! What a treat for her. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @lancet.346
    @lancet.346 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I love that shot at 16:12! And it's great to see Tipsy having a romp. Good stuff as always.

  • @CmonMoby
    @CmonMoby 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Snorkeling for snappers, so much fun. Small flying fish 16:09 🐟

  • @Ale_305
    @Ale_305 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    In anticipation, I always hit 👍🏽 on your videos before watching them and I have never been wrong!

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      thanks so much!

    • @adamyoung480
      @adamyoung480 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Aloha, and same.

  • @jesf570
    @jesf570 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The way you do your videos Aaron, perfect. The narration and water noises, chill, exploration above and under. The life dude.

  • @mritolduso7355
    @mritolduso7355 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I swear, I have no idea how you don’t get bit more when crabbing! Stone shots and Stone Crabs… thanks for such great content!

  • @mrmister385
    @mrmister385 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I luv exploring the Bush.
    But prefer exploring just under the landing strip even more.
    Nice to see you took Tipsy out for an adventure. I'm sure she enjoyed it.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      lol! thanks for tuning in

    • @WilliamFluery
      @WilliamFluery 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I know where to come in the future for Adult Entertainment

  • @wahlund11
    @wahlund11 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    The termite shot gave me chills on my neck - definitely creeped me out!

  • @RagingNana-KindredSpirit50
    @RagingNana-KindredSpirit50 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another amazing adventure. I love the top drone shots of just how beautiful that area is and the crystal blue waters.

  • @thefisher6273
    @thefisher6273 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The bugs did show up a little. Wow. Way to tolerate. Nice snapper hunt. Never seen anyone spear in the mangroves! Wowsa! Stone crab. Wow! Wish I had that food pantry out my back door. Thanks for the video!

  • @petergeorge4321
    @petergeorge4321 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for sharing the adventure.

  • @jeromewalton5553
    @jeromewalton5553 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That drone footage with sound to the under water crab catch and back was really cool. Loved the close quarters spear fishing.

  • @parkerreed8565
    @parkerreed8565 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The drone perspective at 16:45 is so cool boss! Thanks for taking us along for your backyard adventures!

  • @TheDrummergirl33
    @TheDrummergirl33 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love it, Tipsy is so sweet, love how you share your loves with us ❤

  • @driftless1870
    @driftless1870 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    “Welcome back underwater, everyone.” I could feel my breathing slow and my blood pressure drop, just hearing those words. Thank you for sharing once again.

  • @BrandonWatkins614
    @BrandonWatkins614 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Love the mangrove exploration videos!

  • @tampabaydino8866
    @tampabaydino8866 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Excellent camera angles on the stone crabs! Silhouetting yourself above while working on the crabs looks very nice! Great job!

  • @PSSKDerby
    @PSSKDerby 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video Aaron! Love the pets!
    Thanks for sharing!!!

  • @francismartin67
    @francismartin67 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent video, always love the Mangrove dives. Thanks, buddy.

  • @michaelgreene
    @michaelgreene 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thanks for the video. I requested snapper footage and you provided. I fish from shore for mangroves and seeing your videos make me realize they are there and just not biting. Stone crab footage great also. Goos stuff. Thanks.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      fishing for them can be tough, the small ones are so feisty and get to the bait first a lot

  • @lewislambert2141
    @lewislambert2141 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great video, as usual!! I really love your drone shots, such a great perspective. Mitzi is a big sweetie!!

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! Tipsy!

  • @Max-uu2gs
    @Max-uu2gs 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    When Aquaman says he is OUT of Seafood. ❤❤❤ Funny Aaron. 😊 as we sit on couches pretending it's a boat w a beer😂

  • @JS-.-
    @JS-.- 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Drone shots were epic. Thanks for taking the time to do them and edit them and sync up the audio with the shot!

  • @WyattLCombs
    @WyattLCombs 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Really beautiful camera work on the stone crab section. Especially that drone shot!!! Cheers from Tampa my friend!

  • @quintinmckinnon2751
    @quintinmckinnon2751 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love when you do these kind of videos man. Your videos gave me the courage to trap them stone crab and I can’t get enough of it now. Thanks for all the awesome content 🤙

  • @justin_hernandez
    @justin_hernandez 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Having a Gheenoe myself I love to see you fish and run that beautiful machine. Also you can’t beat the maneuverability of that thing!

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      love that thing! its a blast every time

  • @paulkersey2179
    @paulkersey2179 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You're the man, living the dream. Boating out here in SoCal, I always marvel how you can navigate those shallow waters. I would need a new prop every weekend. thanks for sharing.

  • @jamesthompson8133
    @jamesthompson8133 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yea those no see ums looked like humming birds. Gives me flashbacks. Love the snappers! Great job man!!! Good to see ya again!

  • @konkhra79
    @konkhra79 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I get termite swarms down here in the Southern Caribbean, usually they come after the first big rainfall of rainy season and it stresses me out as welll...I understand how you feel.

    • @chiphill4856
      @chiphill4856 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same on SC coast! I can't stand them!

  • @johnlukasik8045
    @johnlukasik8045 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yeah, that shark was even making me nervous with those fish hanging off your side ! Those crab claws were pretty big from what I've seen on other video's !!! I am so glad you are still making video's for us to watch ! Thanks Aaron ! 😁

  • @briansprinkle7855
    @briansprinkle7855 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My first time finding your vids! I love them! You got some world class dinner ingredients there, plus the fun it was harvesting them! Kudos!

  • @jaydsdiecastgarage
    @jaydsdiecastgarage 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    thanks for letting me live this threw you. I'll never be able to do this as I have COPD,

  • @ropeman3916
    @ropeman3916 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great job. I really enjoy and appreciate the time and effort you put into your filming, particularly the diving videos.

  • @AlanL007
    @AlanL007 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Nice video. The drone shots are unbelievable.

  • @maryantosz6195
    @maryantosz6195 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome day you had! Great video! Inenjoyed a lot! That shark got my heart racing for your safty! See you next week! ❤

  • @ronturner6411
    @ronturner6411 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Those were some nice stone crab claws. Thanks for another adventure.

  • @DaddyPhatSnack
    @DaddyPhatSnack 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I'm a disabled veteran who would move to Key West to veteran your 📷 man . I can't work any more and I love anything out doors .

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      thank you for your service! 🙏 gotta get down its a beautiful place

  • @VernBigDaddy
    @VernBigDaddy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We love exploring with you!

  • @yomama9462
    @yomama9462 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wonderful afternoon! Dinner looks yummy!

  • @brandonelms4288
    @brandonelms4288 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I freakin love the crab huntin!

  • @atrias144
    @atrias144 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Happy spring!

  • @FallingSteel
    @FallingSteel 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the new camera work! The drone shots of you diving 👌

  • @bradjones9634
    @bradjones9634 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The mangroves were amazing, and the crabbing was fabulous. You are the Man!

  • @encouraging-tv77
    @encouraging-tv77 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Ive been watching watching for a long time and i just love how humble you are and how you do your vudeos

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      thank you! love to hear you enjoy them

  • @hipreef
    @hipreef 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    When I spear fish, and do not plan on going back to the boat, I always take a bag (lobster bag), and put the fish in there. Hanging them off the spear gun is to much of a cluster (for me). But awesome video !!! Love all the water video you do. Mangroves, reef, deep drop, all of them !!!

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      yea it gets a little tricky for sure.

  • @CookingWithCampbell
    @CookingWithCampbell 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is my favorite vid yet! I dive the mangroves around the Sarasota area nice to see someone else doing it.

  • @prestonh5643
    @prestonh5643 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Those crab shots were so nice! Skills!

  • @fredread9216
    @fredread9216 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Though life, but someone has to do it! We did it in the Caribbean running a dive / sail charter business from our sailboat for about 12 yrs. Yeah, someone has to do it, right?!

  • @jacobalderman105
    @jacobalderman105 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That was awesome!

  • @juliafiore120
    @juliafiore120 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Looked like a fun day diving 🤿 and exploring. Minus the shark 🦈 of course. Dinner looked delicious as always. No wonder how you and Madeleine stay so thin! 😊

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      it surely was! haha rarely sitting down helps too!

  • @kingstewie6789
    @kingstewie6789 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing drone footage. Always epic but this one was extra !

  • @erics667
    @erics667 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Killer drone shots!!

  • @WestSide-hl1dl
    @WestSide-hl1dl 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Incredible drone shots at 16:30, Aaron!

  • @stevenfischer5392
    @stevenfischer5392 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video as always! Snapper,and stone crab! I just seen a clip of you on Best Food Review. The guy with the headband,holding a stone crab. You were catching them like you do! Keep it up, love the content!

  • @chiphill4856
    @chiphill4856 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've always wondered what it looks like under mangroves! Beautiful stone crabs with two large claws! Kudos to you for only keeping one!

  • @jamorjr1
    @jamorjr1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I didn't know no-see ums could fly, my only experience with them has been at the water's edge around the ankles, that was enough for me.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      may be a super breed we have here

    • @adamyoung480
      @adamyoung480 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Aloha. There’s a reason they sell tents with no-see um mesh.

  • @jamesrahn8339
    @jamesrahn8339 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another awesome video thanks again. BTW whenever we had a swarm of termites in Ft Lauderdale we would turn off all the lights and they would pass by. Seems like they are definitely attracted to light.

  • @bryanh8774
    @bryanh8774 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice filming and edit! The overhead drone shot with the audio from your body camera. Then the scene change to match the audio. Nicely done Aaron.

  • @MickyC0601
    @MickyC0601 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video, thanks for taking us along.
    Micky C

  • @guymanuel429
    @guymanuel429 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Drone footage is spot on

  • @pangyre
    @pangyre หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice stuff. Appreciate you taking a little extra care like leaving the crabs with a claw.

  • @ExploringwithBug
    @ExploringwithBug 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video brother! I cant wait to get out to FL and go on a hunt! Sending you good vibes from Okinawa.

  • @randalloervin3177
    @randalloervin3177 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great photography underwater and great content

  • @Mark_Beasley
    @Mark_Beasley 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome video. I love the shots from the drone. The water there compared to here in S.C. is crazy. Some Awesome clear water in the keys. Loved the video.

  • @BRKH-97
    @BRKH-97 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful scenery

  • @mmcleod111
    @mmcleod111 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That was awesome. One of the best yet
    Those No-Seeums can be intense
    Those stone crabs looks amazing. What a meal!

  • @SurphsGuitar
    @SurphsGuitar หลายเดือนก่อน

    im 24 and I live on a canal in key largo with my dad and brother. and never realized how lucky i am. about 7 months ago i pulled the trigger on a Hewes flats boat because of your videos and now im out there almost every day. you make the fishing seem really easy though lol. i would love to see some fly fishing one day!

  • @rodfair5698
    @rodfair5698 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for a pleasant, educational, easy to watch , and easy to hear and understand video. Those reasons made it so enjoyable for me.
    Because of that I have subscribed and look forward to seeing more videos.
    Thanks again.
    Sincerely,
    Rod

  • @randyroth383
    @randyroth383 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I seen termites sworm in the sky the size of a bus zigzag back in forth Florida for ya

  • @chadkimbrell6599
    @chadkimbrell6599 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Man, the overhead drone footage and underwater audio of stoning was epic

  • @arthursigrah9422
    @arthursigrah9422 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Always an enjoyable watch. Really appreciate the effort and knowledge you pour out on conservation and regulations.
    We have termite swarms as well. They’ve now evolved to burrowing in cement as well🤦‍♂️😅

  • @lexlax999
    @lexlax999 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Drone shot of you crabbing is pretty epic

  • @robertehlers2840
    @robertehlers2840 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a charter out of Keywest Friday. Was Monday but it blew. Looks like Friday will be blowing also.

  • @user-ob3ny6dg4t
    @user-ob3ny6dg4t 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is one TH-cam channel I would watch and wouldn't get bored for hours trust me

  • @lNOMAK
    @lNOMAK 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video! Love what you do!

  • @jamesstantonjr.6553
    @jamesstantonjr.6553 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Camera angles on the stone crab hunt was the best

  • @2023musicsearch
    @2023musicsearch 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow! Tipsy is a beautiful dog🐶🐕

  • @treyfisse8593
    @treyfisse8593 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Man this is absolutely fantastic. Im in South Louisiana and basically diving or even snorkeling for me is a no go unless offshore blue water. Now Im getting hungry. Yep we eat what we catch 🤙

  • @joe5st817
    @joe5st817 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Really liked the drone overhead view when you anchored up and went after stone crab then the transition to underwater! Any plans for a Dry Tortuga camping & spearing trip this year? Cheers, looking forward to the new Merchandise drop.

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'm sure we will make it back out there! and glad you enjoyed it!

  • @jenmcpena5857
    @jenmcpena5857 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We would get those termites swarming in WA state too. Used to live in the woods and they were huge!!

  • @charleskirby482
    @charleskirby482 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like your short “eco” education comments. I did not realize the fragility of the under water grass, and how pervasive the termites will swarm at your location so far south. Thanks for always sharing your sensitive and very sportsman-like attitudes about the environment and its wildlife.

  • @patrickgreen2361
    @patrickgreen2361 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve lived my entire life in Southern Louisiana. (New Orleans area). We too have massive problems with termites. All we can do is turn every single light off and treat. Aaron- even though there is no wood right there, they reside in colonies underground, at least in LA. Good luck- they terrify me as well.

  • @randymac9539
    @randymac9539 หลายเดือนก่อน

    west tennessee here, thanks for sharing i enjoyed this

  • @HoangFishingvn
    @HoangFishingvn 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You really surprised me. Your video is very interesting. I really like it. Thank you for sharing this video. I wish you good health.

  • @lewisrhoden907
    @lewisrhoden907 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We enjoy all the videos but we really love the diving ones. Keep up the great work.

  • @hermanshim8948
    @hermanshim8948 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Try a reflective basin with water and place it under the light, they fly in and drown.

  • @sammcvea1069
    @sammcvea1069 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another above and beyond video 📹 Sir. Arron, Cheri and I sous vide lobster 🦞 and put the seasonings in before we vacuum packed it then put in the water. Holly cow 🐄 it was all that and probably will never do that dish any other way. Wound how stone crab claws would do ,Sir 😊. Thanks again for the video, hell yea😊

  • @dartmart9263
    @dartmart9263 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That is exactly how we realized Spring had arrived when we lived in New Orleans!

  • @paulnotine4033
    @paulnotine4033 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another excellent lesson learned when it becomes "Sharkie". Keep the fish against the structure/mangroves to provide a deterrent. Many thanks!!

  • @adamyoung480
    @adamyoung480 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Aloha. Looks like you found a new honey hole. Grew up in Florida. Att you were only allowed to keep one claw. Haven’t had them in over thirty years. Good on you.

  • @Parzival.007
    @Parzival.007 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That shark was definitely too curious for my liking! Glad you got out of there safely. One of my favorite video styles you do!! Mangrove exploring and cooking delicious food! Awesome video as always! Thanks for bringing us along
    Also,
    A meal request that my girlfriend wants to see is homemade Fish tacos w/ coconut mango slaw!

  • @VernBigDaddy
    @VernBigDaddy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sheepshead! I love Sheepshead! Totally underrated. Convicts make amazing table-fare!

  • @wahlund11
    @wahlund11 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Yo! Great content, thanks for sharing with us.

  • @Gernfishin
    @Gernfishin 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the videos man 🤙🏽 always look forward to new videos

  • @bigrich6750
    @bigrich6750 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We get the termites swarming up here in Northwest Florida. I wish we got the stone crabs as well😁

  • @Timowildin
    @Timowildin 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Letsss gooo!!!!! Any tips for growing a channel?

    • @KeyWestWaterman
      @KeyWestWaterman  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      be real, post consistently

    • @Timowildin
      @Timowildin 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Aaron, much appreciated, God Bless Brother🤙🏼😎🙏🏼